Paul Tonko: “I will repeat. Every individual deserves the right to breathe clean air. Certainly, this pandemic has proven that…”

“I will repeat. Every individual deserves the right to breathe clean air. Certainly, this pandemic has proven that certain areas, certain neighborhoods, certain populations, have been at risk. It has been proven by the impact that COVID-19 has borne on so many individuals and communities. I would like to thank Representatives Blunt Rochester, McEachin, and Rush for authorizing this important amendment and for their tireless work to achieve environmental justice in carrying out our Nation's environmental laws. Madam Speaker, I thank Chair McCollum of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for her work on this great bill to protect public health and the environment. EPA has a requirement to put forward standards that are based on sound science and protective at the same time of human health. The PM proposal has failed to do so. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment to ensure environmental protection extends to each and every American. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1060, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko). The question is on the amendment. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appear to have it.”