REP LIEU REINTRODUCES BOLD CLIMATE CHANGE BILL

WASHINGTON – Today, Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles) reintroduced the Climate Solutions Act. Congressman Lieu, co-author of California's landmark Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, ran for Congress to help tackle climate change. Today, he reintroduced a bold, progressive plan to cut carbon pollution and invest in America's green energy industry.

This bill encourages strong renewable energy standards by requiring that 100 percent of electricity sold in the United States be generated from renewable sources by 2035. It will also aggressively target greenhouse gases by requiring such emissions to be 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. It also creates a national energy efficiency standard. Rep. Lieu has long been active in fighting climate change, having introduced versions of the Climate Solutions Act in the 114^th, 115^th and 116^th Congresses.

"Climate change is the greatest threat facing humanity. We've seen more and more instances of extreme weather events impacting communities around the world, and we're overdue to take corrective action. My constituents have been impacted by droughts and wildfires, but we've seen an increase in other extreme weather events like tornados and hurricanes in recent years. It's clear we need to implement bold change. I have been fighting for provisions in the Climate Solutions Act since I came to Congress in 2015, and there is a direct correlation between dithering on climate and the increasing peril our planet is in. We must fight for a cleaner, safer future, and we must act on climate now."

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