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Washington, D.C.– Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Edward Markey, Congressman James Sensenbrenner, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, and Congressman Jay Inslee held a press conference this afternoon to discuss their recent visit to China. Below are their remarks: The Speaker also released a letter to… Continue

This week, Speaker Pelosi and a bipartisan congressional delegation have continued their travels in China–meeting with President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao, and Wu Bangguo, the Chairman of the National People’s Congress on Wednesday. In separate meetings with each leader, the delegation… Continue

“In addition to Pelosi, the other members of the congressional delegation are Congressman Edward Markey (D-MA), Chairman, Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming; Congressman James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Ranking Member, Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming; Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR); and Congressman Jay Inslee (D-WA). Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) traveled with the delegation earlier but has now returned home to California.”

“The delegation members landed yesterday in Anchorage and visited the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where they heard from Native Alaskans who are on the frontline of the effects of the climate crisis. The Native Alaskans said global warming is affecting their culture, habitat, and way of life, from villages crumbling into the sea, to lakes drying up, to possibly losing the iconic salmon.”

Speaker Pelosi and bipartisan leaders of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming will travel to China during the Memorial Day District Week Period, focusing on opportunities that will help create clean, sustainable energy policies. Speaker Pelosi: The urgency… Continue

Tonight, the Energy and Commerce Committee approved the American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454) after four days of debating the bill: Building on the energy provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which included doubling renewable energy production, renovating… Continue

“My message to you today is this: ‘Know your power and follow your passion.”

Today, President Obama announced a National Fuel Efficiency Policy, which will include the first nationwide standards for vehicle fuel mileage and emissions–raising standards to 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. This will result in reducing oil consumption by approximately 1.8 billion barrels… Continue

“The 21st Century Green, High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act will create tens of thousands of new jobs with critical investments to modernize, upgrade, and repair school facilities across the country, while promoting energy efficiency. It will improve student achievement and boost teacher retention by providing America’s children and teachers with a healthier and safer learning environment, save taxpayers’ money on energy, and help reduce emissions that contribute to global warming.”

“Today’s announcement builds on Congress’ increase of fuel efficiency standards two years ago, speeds us toward meeting the goal of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2020, and establishes the first-ever national standard for global warming pollution from cars and trucks. These efforts will save consumers money at the pump, strengthen our national security by making America more energy independent, and cut global warming pollution that is causing a climate crisis.”