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DENVER -- This week, House Democrats in Congress unveiled a plan to address climate change by achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
In a press briefing, Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., called climate change "an existential threat," and pointed to Colorado's commitment to transition to wind and solar for electricity as a model for the nation.
The amendment requires a report on how the building codes and standards used by FEMA consider climate resiliency.
The amendment calls for the investment and modernization of federal labs
The Save Affordable Housing Act protects the affordability commitment by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit in order to ensure access to affordable housing.
The amendment will require the Federal Railroad Administration to provide research to Congress that could help cities qualify for a Quiet Zone
Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse is celebrating Colorado’s contribution to a landmark congressional climate-change plan, and pledging to continue pressing for stronger federal policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Neguse secured essential Colorado climate priorities including conservation of public lands, expansion of clean energy, investments in climate science and proposals for wildfire prevention and climate resiliency
Last summer, Washington heard directly from Coloradans when the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis traveled to Colorado for the committee’s first — and only — official bipartisan field hearing. Committee members heard from federal scientists at our research laboratories who are studying our oceans, our earth systems and crafting innovative solutions for renewable energy, energy-efficient buildings, etc. They heard from our towns and cities, communities that are leading locally to lower their emissions and contribute to climate action.
Last summer, Washington heard directly from Coloradans when the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis traveled to Colorado for the committee’s first — and only — official bipartisan field hearing. Committee members heard from federal scientists at our research laboratories who are studying our oceans, our earth systems and crafting innovative solutions for renewable energy, energy-efficient buildings, etc. They heard from our towns and cities, communities that are leading locally to lower their emissions and contribute to climate action.
The legislation ensures equal access to healthcare exchanges for some of our nation’s most vulnerable citizens