Frank Pallone

We cannot wait for some future generation to take action.

Climate change is no longer some far-off problem; it is happening here, it is happening now.

Frankly, these frivolous lawsuits are just wasting taxpayer dollars in the name of attacking any action by this administration to address climate change and carbon pollution.

Section 502 of the discussion draft would amend the Clean Air Act by interfering with the national program that EPA and NHTSA have developed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy for passenger cars and trucks.

Unless this committee acts to pass meaningful legislation that will prevent illegal and immoral behavior by the auto industry, this string of scandals will continue.

The real intention of these and other provisions setting up industry-stacked advisory committees and councils are not to advance safety but to thwart NHTSA from regulating industry and to keep the public out.

Those are going to be the lives they save and the injuries they prevent by putting those advanced technologies in their vehicles.

The American public expects both safety and public health.

I think most consumers would like to have a car that is both fuel efficient and safe.

I am concerned, however, that in spite of the benefits of these technologies, Title V of this bill is based on a false tradeoff: vehicle safety instead of environmental safety.

High-tech vehicle safety technologies are expected to save thousands of lives per year once they are in broad use.

This draft in my opinion fails to increase auto safety, it harms the environment, and relieves automakers from responsibility regarding consumer data.

I am alarmed that Congress would even consider giving automakers a way around environmental regulations.

Instead of those safety measures, this draft would give automakers credits towards greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy requirements.

Our bill would make real improvements to ensure that the millions of drivers and passengers across this country are kept safe.

Traffic fatalities in the U.S. grew by 14 percent in the first 6 months of 2015.

The title of today's hearing refers to vehicle and roadway safety, but it is clear from the draft before us that safety is not the focus.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Indiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Cuellar The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I support the amendment offered by the gentleman from Indiana. However, I would point out that Iran has the fourth largest number of proven oil reserves in the world. In fact, supporters of this bill often state concern over the market…

Again, I rise in mild opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Indiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Messer The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

I support the amendment but would note that the best way to prevent our Nation's oil resources from falling into the hands of bad actors is to maintain the reasonable, time-tested controls on exports that are currently in place. If you are…

I seek time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Dold). The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

I believe we are lopsided on the time a little again, so I would like to reserve the balance of my time.

While I may not agree with every provision, I know that getting into conference is the only path to the President's desk.