Espaillat, Congressional Delegation Hold Press Conference at COP26 Glasgow
GLASGOW – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congressional leaders held a press conference at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland to further highlight U.S. leadership addressing the climate crisis. Watch a replay of today’s press conference, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and delegation members. “This has been a productive discussion and although there has been some absence of certain nations here, the voices of those disproportionally impacted have been very strong and will lead the way in ensuring that we not only build back better but build back green,” said Rep. Espaillat. Since Monday, the Congressional Delegation has participated in a series of bilateral meetings, panel discussions and other engagements with global leaders to discuss top climate priorities, including the recent IPCC report, gender equity and public-private sector coordination on climate action. Last week, the House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act which rebuilds America’s infrastructure, tackles the climate crisis, advances environmental justice, and invests in communities that have too often been left behind. Following the Members' return from COP26, the House is expected to pass the Build Back Act, President Biden’s signature social safety net and climate change bill. The Build Back Better Act will invest more than $550 billion to deliver the largest effort to combat climate change in American history. ###
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