Inside Climate News: Democrats Vow to Reset “Values and Agenda” for House Natural Resources Committee

Nov 7 - In this interview, incoming chair Rep. Jared Huffman outlines his hopes on action for public lands protection, clean air and water, environmental justice and climate action. Congressional committees originate legislation and oversight investigations, and under the seniority system — as Democrats take control and their senior members presumably become chairs — many House committees have broad subpoena powers. U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman has represented northern California’s second district since 2013 and is an environmental lawyer in line to chair the House Committee on Natural Resources! Article HERE.