MATSUI LEADS RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), co-chair of theHouse Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Reps. Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led a group of 54 lawmakers in introducing a resolution to commemorate Earth Day 2024. The resolution celebrates recent historic environmental actions to improve the health and wellbeing of our planet, while also reaffirming the work that still needs to be done to achieve a habitable future for our children.
“I’m proud to join my colleagues in celebrating Earth Day as a recognition of our collective responsibility to ensure the health and preservation of our planet,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “In previous years, I co-led this resolution with the late Congressman Donald McEachin, and today, I continue to honor his legacy as a tireless advocate for the environment. Last Congress, we made historic progress in the fight against climate change with the transformational investments in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act—but there is so much more that we need to accomplish. Sustained bold action is critical to protect our planet for today and for future generations to come, as we increasingly see the direct and devastating impacts of climate change on our communities.”
“I'm proud to join my colleagues in reaffirming our commitment to protecting our environment. With more frequent wildfires, droughts, and hot weather days, our work to address the climate crisis is critically important,” said Assistant Democratic Leader Neguse.
“Fifty-four years ago, millions across America celebrated the first Earth Day,” said Congressman Cohen. “Today, as we face the real threat of climate change which is causing warmer temperatures, more severe weather events and severe environmental damage like melting glaciers, larger forest fires and coral reef bleaching, we must be dedicated to policies that will protect our air, water, and land to ensure a sustainable future for our planet. With the environment and climate change, it’s not about us, but it’s about the next generation.”
“As a mother to two young children, I feel a deep responsibility to address the climate crisis and ensure a healthy, livable planet for future generations,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “I am fighting in Congress to combat climate change, supercharge our transition to a clean energy future, and advance environmental justice. This Earth Day, I am proud to build on the legacy of my predecessor, the late A. Donald McEachin, and help reintroduce this Earth Day Resolution to reaffirm our commitment to preserving our Earth, because we have no Planet B.”
Congresswoman Matsui has long been a champion of bold climate action, including advocating for stronger vehicle and power plant pollution standards and supporting energy efficiency programs that save American families money. She also co-chairs the SEEC Nature and Oceans Task Force with Congressman Neguse, which focuses on actions that prioritize natural climate solutions. The task force works closely with Congressional colleagues, experts, and the Biden administration to harness the power of public lands and waters in the fight against the climate crisis.
Read the resolution HERE.
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