Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, let me just highlight some of the great accomplishments of Congressman Raul Grijalva. He championed full, permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, achieving its passage in the Great American Outdoors Act of 2020. He led the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act, the most comprehensive environmental justice legislation ever. His Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act laid the foundations for protecting coastal communities and promoting clean offshore energy. The RESPECT Act sought to codify Tribal consultation standards and strengthen our nation-to-nation relationships. The Puerto Rico Status Act, which he helped pass in the House, represented a historic step toward self-determination. I was also proud to work with him on several pieces of legislation, including legislation to provide student loan relief to teachers who specialized in teaching English-language learners, like myself as a kid; legislation to increase funding to English-language learner preparation programs; and getting the GAO to study how schools identify English-language learners with disabilities to ensure they have the right support behind them. He also secured the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, permanently authorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund. His leadership helped pass major ocean and climate action provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and other landmark legislation.…”