09/13/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/13/2021 10:00
'The budget approved today by the Natural Resources Committee delivers on the committee's commitment to fund solutions to the climate crisis and protect the public lands we Arizonans rely on and enjoy,' said Rep. Ruben Gallego. 'At a time when many states in the West experience drought, devastating wildfires, and continuous extinctions of local species, I'm grateful the committee included several of provisions that I have supported-such as $500 million for near-term drought relief in western communities, $1 billion for wildfire prevention, and funding to create a Civilian Climate Corps. After four years of an administration that failed to invest in the solutions needed to confront climate change and environmental injustice, I'm proud we are now prioritizing these policies, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House to ensure the full reconciliation package passes into law.'
Rep. Gallego Provisions included in the House Natural Resources Budget:
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Rep. Ruben Gallego is a Marine Corps combat veteran who served in Iraq. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Natural Resources Committee, and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.