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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her grassroots campaigning and her ability to mobilize young voters, making her a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the party.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5490, the Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act, or BEACH Act. As background, the bipartisan 1982 Coastal Barrier Resources Act established the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System…
As we all have experienced, this summer has been the hottest ever recorded in Washington, DC.
Some states may wish to use funding to measure emissions from every emitting well before plugging.
Critically, both bills would address this inequity by reinvesting revenues from renewable energy projects back into states.
This growth has been made possible thanks, in part, to the tireless efforts of Republicans and Democrats.
But this rapid solar, wind, and geothermal growth must be accompanied by additional policy changes.
Our federal public lands boast some of the nation's greatest solar, wind and geothermal potential.
Thank you. And I understand that supercritical or superhot rock geothermal also has unique potential to provide significant, firm, baseload power with minimal emissions and a relatively small footprint.
During this transition from fossil fuels and a predominantly fossil fuel-reliant economy to the transition to renewable and clean energy sources, one of our essential focuses is making sure that oil and gas workers are not left behind.
Thank you. And lastly, one of the things I have been very encouraged about, even in this term, is how geothermal is emerging as a bipartisan priority.
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