Energy and Environment

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Pelosi Remarks at Bill Enrollment Ceremony for the Great American Outdoors Act
July 23, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a bill enrollment ceremony for H.R. 1957, the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation to provide permanent, full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and establish the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Pelosi Floor Speech in Support of the Great American Outdoors Act
July 22, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1957, legislation to provide permanent, full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and establish the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Pelosi Statement on Administration’s Proposed Changes to National Environmental Policy Act
July 15, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Trump Administration revised implementation guidelines for the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) to decrease climate change-related permitting requirements for infrastructure projects:
"For 50 years, the National Environmental Policy Act has stood as a cornerstone of America's commitment to environmental stewardship.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Pelosi Statement on Passage of H.R. 2, The Moving Forward Act
July 1, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, House Democrats' transformative infrastructure package For The People:
"Today, House Democrats have taken a bold step to move America forward, as we deliver on our For The People promise to increase paychecks by rebuilding America with green, resilient, modern and job-creating infrastructure by passing H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Unveiling the “Solving the Climate Crisis” Action Plan
June 30, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Chair Kathy Castor, Members of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and House Democrats on the steps of the Capitol for a press event unveiling the "Solving the Climate Crisis" action plan, House Democrats' comprehensive plan to combat the climate crisis. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone, and a good morning it is.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Pelosi Statement on Trump Executive Order to Waive Key Environmental Protections
June 4, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following reports that President Trump would sign an Executive Order waiving established environmental protection laws to accelerate approval for new infrastructure projects on federal land:
"The President's Executive Order waiving critical environmental protections is a direct threat to the environment and to countless vulnerable communities who are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Pelosi Statement on One Year Anniversary of House Passage of the Climate Action Now Act
May 2, 2020
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement marking one year since the Democratic House passed H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act:

Issues:Energy and Environment
Pelosi Statement on Earth Day
April 22, 2020
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Issues:Energy and Environment
Pelosi Statement on Trump Rule Unleashing Toxic Mercury Pollution During Coronavirus
April 16, 2020
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Trump Administration's final rule seriously weakening public health protections that limit the release of mercury and other toxic metals from oil and coal-fired plants:

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHealth Care
Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration Pro-Pollution Fuel Standards Rule
March 31, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Trump Administration's final rule weakening car pollution standards, which is estimated to increase carbon emissions by 2.2 billion metric tons and cost Americans a total of $300 billion:

Issues:Energy and Environment

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