Paul Tonko: “I was inspired by the years leading up to the moon landing... America led the world in this endeavor, and our Nation was…”

Mr. Chairman, our waterways and our waters are precious resources, and we need to advance policies that protect that precious resource and certainly need policies that enable us to be resourceful in the use of this commodity. In my youth…

I was using that to set in context my comments because, again, waste addressed in an efficiency exercise is important, but ironically, today, we are finally on the House floor talking about an EPA rule that reduces actual, literal waste…

It is an honor to cohost this Special Order with Congresswoman Dexter. Again, I thank the gentlewoman for her caring voice. Obviously, listening to these horrific stories that are impacting our children in this Nation is very difficult to…

I thank Representative Bonamici for joining us this evening but, more importantly, for her work on science, tech, and space as a committee member and for her leadership in fighting for scientific integrity. Earlier, Mr. Speaker, I made…