Nydia M. Velazquez said "I rise in support of H.R. 3425, which elevates the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet level status. This idea has been with us for years and it is about time we gave environmental protection its due status and attention. However, I urge my colleagues to review them carefully and oppose any amendments that severely weaken this historic legislation. Mr. Speaker, this bill will give the EPA the muscle to improve our environment for future generations. Also, the bill begins to focus Federal attention on the distressing problem of a disproportionate environmental burden on communities of color. Again, I urge my colleagues to support the rule and final passage of H.R. 3425." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 2, 1994

I rise in support of H.R. 3425, which elevates the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet level status. This idea has been with us for years and it is about time we gave environmental protection its due status and attention. However, I urge my colleagues to review them carefully and oppose any amendments that severely weaken this historic legislation. Mr. Speaker, this bill will give the EPA the muscle to improve our environment for future generations. Also, the bill begins to focus Federal attention on the distressing problem of a disproportionate environmental burden on communities of color. Again, I urge my colleagues to support the rule and final passage of H.R. 3425.

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Nydia M. Velazquez

New York

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Editor's note · Context

The speaker supports elevating the EPA to Cabinet level and emphasizes the importance of environmental protection.

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