"I support portions of the bill that establish processes for relocation of communities and humbly call for the Federal Government to do more."
"I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record three scientific papers that support Title II"
"we absolutely need good fishery management, and we absolutely need good conservation"
"It is the first recognition, both through the Tribal resilience program funding provisions in the bill, as well as the relocation funding provisions in the bill, where our harm and our suffering is be..."
"As Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, I'm proud that it incorporates many of the recommendations from our Climate Crisis Action Plan."
"The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act recognizes the potential of 'blue carbon' to mitigate climate change."
"This legislation will protect at least 30% of our ocean by 2030."
"Protecting and restoring ocean and wetland ecosystems doesn't just increase their capacity to sequester carbon; it also makes coastal communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change."
"One of the most critical aspects of the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act is that it incorporates ocean-based energy production as part of the climate solution."
"We know the ocean is a crucial ally in the climate fight."
"The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will keep oceans healthy in the face of warming temperatures."
"I look forward to continuing to work with Chair Grijalva, as we advance meaningful, nature-based policies to fight the climate crisis."