"Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, opening statement."
"Yesterday, I joined Chairman Pallone, Energy Subcommittee Chairman Rush, and other members of the committee to announce support for a 100 percent clean economy by no later than 2050."
"We cannot afford to wait until 2050 or even 2030 to act."
"We also acknowledge that any meaningful climate action will require significant federal investments; particularly in rural, deindustrialized, and environmental justice communities."
"We have committed to ensuring this process will be open to all ideas and thoughtful in its response."
"Congress is looking to this Committee to take a leading role in developing the policies to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions."
"We cannot afford to wait until 2050, or even 2030, to act."
"We must invest in just transition policies for fossil fuel-dependent workers and communities."
"Our choices today will determine the kind of climate future we leave our children and grandchildren."
"The Scientific Integrity Act is straightforward. It outlines prohibited conduct for employees of federal agencies that conduct scientific research."
"It ensures transparency and accountability in government, which is part of our Constitutional responsibility as the U.S. Congress."
"The people we represent here today in Congress rely on government agencies who are there to serve the public to be able to do their job to keep people safe and healthy by using the best available data..."