Thank you for having me here today to discuss the bipartisan H.R. 6285, or Alaska's Right to Produce Act.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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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.
To give them a fighting chance at long-term survival, we need to safeguard what's left of their home. That requires no leasing and no drilling.
Instead of considering a bill that puts the interests of oil companies over those of the planet and the people, I wish we could be here discussing how we can lead, how we can move to save our planet while prioritizing the lives of…
On leases in the Arctic Refuge, it is well established that the Secretary of the Interior has authority to cancel leases that were issued in violation of statute or regulation.
About $6 million, even on the high end. Even if you take 100 percent of that cut from that $14 to $15 million, that is still less than 1 percent of the CBO estimates that the then-Republican Majority said would pay for all of these tax…
While I strongly oppose the Administration's decision to approve Willow, I am optimistic about the latest decisions to cancel the remaining Arctic Refuge oil and gas leases to promote conservation in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska…
Because a couple of years ago, we had enormous tax cuts for the wealthy, writing off private jets and yachts and giveaways.
In order to pay for this and offset it, we know exactly what we are going to do. We are going to sell oil and gas leases on the Arctic Refuge.
Hunters are being forced to travel further and further to find resources and to avoid hunting grounds now dominated by industry.
The climate crisis is not only here, but will grow more catastrophic without rapid and deep cuts to greenhouse gas pollution.





