REPEALING GREEN NEW DEAL POLICIES

On 2025-04-28, Representative John Joyce (R-PA-13) delivered a floor speech titled "REPEALING GREEN NEW DEAL POLICIES" in the House.

REPEALING GREEN NEW DEAL POLICIES

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1629-H1630] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REPEALING GREEN NEW DEAL POLICIES (Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, this week, the House will vote on several bills under the Congressional Review Act to repeal out- of-touch Biden-era Green New Deal policies. H.J. Res. 88, which I introduced this Congress, will repeal the Biden administration's approval of California's de facto electric vehicle mandate. This policy requires California to end the sale of all internal combustion engines by 2035, and 17 States, including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, are set to adopt this regulation. Let me be clear: No one should be forced to buy a product purely because of government regulations. We cannot allow Gavin Newsom and California Democrats to decide what vehicles my constituents in central Pennsylvania are allowed to purchase. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues in both the House and the Senate to pass this legislation so that President Trump can end this mandate and save our American auto industry. Harvesting Critical Mineral Resources Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, for years, my colleagues and I in the House and Senate have been sounding the alarm on China's control of the critical mineral resources that our Nation relies on. Our Nation is rich in natural resources, and we need policies that allow us to utilize them and limit our reliance on countries like China and Russia. Now, President Trump is finally setting us on the right path by signing an executive order to expedite our Nation's ability to harvest the deepsea bed mineral resources that are just off our shorelines. This executive order will expedite the review process for exploration permits and implement a cross-government plan to advance our Nation's ability to harvest these critical resources. Working together with our allies and industry partners, President Trump's actions will create a strong supply chain for these minerals and counter China's influence in this important industry. Modernizing Our Workforce Programs Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, as President Trump bolsters our domestic manufacturing, returning production to the U.S., American companies need the workforce to support these industries. Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to modernize our workforce programs to better prepare the American people for these high-paying jobs in the trades. This Presidential action will support more than 1 million apprenticeships per year, meaning that talented students in vocational programs throughout our country will be able to further their careers with hands-on training while being paid. In my district, I have had the privilege of visiting vocational schools such as the Colonial Career and Technology Center in New Oxford and the Bedford County Technical Center in Everett, and I am proud to see President Trump continue to support the future of these talented students with this executive order. Soon, the American workforce will be even stronger than ever. Honoring Michaux State Forest Firefighters Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the courageous firefighters who have put their lives on the line to fight the two wildfires in Pennsylvania's Michaux State Forest. More than 170 firefighters have responded to the emergency, including Vigilant Hose Company No. 1 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. While their work is yet to be finished, these brave men and women have already contained more than 90 percent of the Hammond's Rock fire and are nearing 50 percent containment for the Thompson Hollow fire. On behalf of the entire 13th District of Pennsylvania, I thank these firefighters for their courage in the face of danger, and I pray for their continued safety as they continue to fight these fires. [[Page H1630]] ____________________

Referenced legislation: HJRES88, HJRES88