On the recordMay 19, 2022
Written statement by Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Chairwoman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives
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congress.govWritten statement by Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Chairwoman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives
Eddie Bernice Johnson submitted a written statement for the hearing.
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It seems clear to me that the IIJA is already a success and has the potential to make monumental improvements to our nation's transportation system.
Global emissions must peak within the next 3 years to ensure we stay below 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming in the next century.
I strongly encourage the STB to include the use of passenger rail on this line as a condition when deciding this case.
It is up to us in Congress to begin implementing the innovative technologies and policies that are already available to us to address climate change.