Deb Haaland
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Deb Haaland is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior since March 16, 2021. She previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2019, until her appointment as Secretary. Haaland is notable for being one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, marking a significant milestone in U.S. political history.
The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act recognizes the potential of 'blue carbon' to mitigate climate change.
We echo the calls of our Pacific Island brother and sisters 'We are not drowning. We are fighting.'
I look forward to continuing to work with Chair Grijalva, as we advance meaningful, nature-based policies to fight the climate crisis.
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 being acknowledged.
we absolutely need good fishery management, and we absolutely need good conservation
I support portions of the bill that establish processes for relocation of communities and humbly call for the Federal Government to do more.
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Parliamentary…
In closing, I would just like to say it again: Technological innovation has long been seen as an important part of our efforts to take on climate change and increase access to energy, and my amendment will strengthen our investment in…
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, in the table of contents, after the matter relating to section 2562, insert the following…
I urge my colleagues to support the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. Haaland) that the House suspend the rules and…
I urge my colleagues to support the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. Haaland) that the House suspend the rules and…





