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Energy and Environment

Information regarding my stance on Energy and Environment issues.

July 25, 2017

Lamar Smith, head of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, has a penchant for releasing letters in which he complains about issues related to climate change.


June 21, 2017
Oregon State University’s Dr. Burke Hales testified before the Subcommittee on Environment about his work to help Pacific Northwest shellfish growers adapt to changing ocean conditions that affect shellfish growth.

May 3, 2017
Statements

M. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Senate amendment to H.R. 244, the FY2017 omnibus spending bill. This is not a perfect bill, but many priorities that are important to my constituents in Oregon and people around the country are funded and protected, and it prevents a government shutdown.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducationEnergy and EnvironmentFiscal ResponsibilityForeign Affairs and National SecurityHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomySeniorsTransportation and InfrastructureVeterans

May 3, 2017
Sens. Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici introduced a bipartisan bill in the Senate and House to restore urgently needed federal funding for vital resources in rural counties in Oregon and across the country.