Press Releases
Mar 16, 2020
Press Release
“For the past year, our Select Committee has been working on a congressional action plan to solve the climate crisis. We've met with more than 1,000 stakeholders, reviewed more than 700 detailed responses to our request for information, and were planning to release our comprehensive climate policy recommendations at the end of March. However, as Congress focuses on the important mission of protecting Americans from the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided today to postpone the release of our climate action plan.”
Feb 10, 2020
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“By the looks of his proposed budget, President Trump wants to sideline American innovation while continuing to ignore the climate crisis. By discouraging investments in clean energy and eliminating necessary clean air and water protections, President Trump is proposing to make the climate crisis worse, not better. This budget proposal is further proof that the Trump administration will keep putting polluters and their profits over the health of the American people.”
Jan 30, 2020
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"I'm proud to stand with environmental champion Gina McCarthy, who has devoted her professional career to public health and the public interest. As a former EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy developed innovative climate solutions and staunchly defended our right to clean air and water," said Congresswoman Castor.
Jan 29, 2020
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Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), chair of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, sent a letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday urging him to commit to modern energy efficiency initiatives that save consumers money and make Florida more resilient to the climate crisis.
Jan 27, 2020
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On Monday, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, called on Google to take urgent steps to stop the spread of dangerous climate denial and climate misinformation videos on YouTube, the most used social platform in the United States and a Google-owned subsidiary.
Jan 21, 2020
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Javier has worked in Congress for over a decade, most recently as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to former Democratic Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02).
Jan 9, 2020
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White House Proposal Would Exempt Certain Projects From Environmental Review And Weaken Protections For American Families
Jan 7, 2020
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House Democrats Held Over 120 Hearings On The Climate Crisis During The First Session Of The 116th Congress, Securing Important Funding And Passing Key Bills
As lawmakers return to Washington this week for the second session of the 116th Congress, the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis highlighted the efforts Democrats made during the first session to reduce pollution and protect vul
Dec 2, 2019
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During Madrid Climate Talks, Select Committee Chair Touts 'Extraordinary Opportunity' To Expand Clean Energy
