Nydia Velázquez: “Her presence today underscores the gravity of this issue and the urgent need to take serious steps to end the…”

So, make no mistake, the real issue in this hearing is not CEQ's small budget request, it is, unfortunately, an attempt by some of my colleagues across the aisle and their big corporate donors, to undermine the Council's ability to protect…

A competitive business environment is the lifeblood of a thriving free enterprise economy, spurring innovation, driving productivity, and fostering consumer choice at fair prices.

I am committed to working in a bipartisan manner to enact legislation that assists small businesses.

Short-sighted attacks on the Council, by some of my colleagues across the aisle will only compromise our ability to appropriately protect the air and water quality and public health that our communities rely on.