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Last week, I introduced legislation that would require vehicles purchased by the federal government to meet low greenhouse gas emissions standards. The Clean Federal Fleet Act (H.R. 5554) will ensure that the federal government leads the effort to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change by increasing fuel economy.
As the Trump Administration continuously rolls back environmental protections despite overwhelming, scientific evidence of a climate crisis, we must signal to the world that we stand committed to protecting our planet.
The first year of the 116th Congress has been productive and eventful. In addition to the impeachment of President Trump and other critical steps taken to hold the President and his Administration accountable, the Democratic Majority in the U.S. House of Representatives had many historic successes on behalf of the American people.
Unfortunately, more than 275 bipartisan bills passed by the House are still sitting on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's desk. While Senator McConnell continues to refuse to do his job, we will keep working.
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump (H.Res. 755) for high crimes and misdemeanors.
IMPEACHMENT UPDATE
The House of Representatives will vote on impeachment of President Trump this week. As a member of the Rules Committee, Congressman DeSaulnier will begin consideration of the process for impeachment on Tuesday with the full House vote on the articles of impeachment expected on Wednesday.