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GREENHOUSE GAS RESOLUTION

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3463] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] GREENHOUSE GAS RESOLUTION (Ms. Rivas of California was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Ms. RIVAS. Mr. Speaker, last September, the Trump administration announced that it would roll back the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, or the GHGRP. I led 29 of my colleagues urging the EPA to preserve the GHGRP. I also introduced a resolution to protect it from the Trump administration's attacks. Since 2010, the GHGRP has collected and tracked greenhouse gas emissions from more than 8,000 sites, including landfills, power plants, an…

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3463] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] GREENHOUSE GAS RESOLUTION (Ms. Rivas of California was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Ms. RIVAS. Mr. Speaker, last September, the Trump administration announced that it would roll back the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, or the GHGRP. I led 29 of my colleagues urging the EPA to preserve the GHGRP. I also introduced a resolution to protect it from the Trump administration's attacks. Since 2010, the GHGRP has collected and tracked greenhouse gas emissions from more than 8,000 sites, including landfills, power plants, and oil refineries. Federal agencies, State and local governments, businesses, and community-based organizations rely on this data to keep our communities and environment healthy. Rolling back the GHGRP will leave environmental justice communities unprepared to address the harmful environmental health and economic impacts of climate change. My constituents in the San Fernando Valley have long lived in a sacrifice zone and a dumping ground for environmental pollution. This has led to more generational health problems and increased rates of asthma and other respiratory diseases than in surrounding areas. The Trump administration is making it harder to keep our communities healthy and safe from pollution. I urge my colleagues to join me in calling for the administration to protect environmental justice communities and halt its rollback of the GHGRP. North Hollywood Science Bowl Ms. RIVAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate North Hollywood High School for placing fifth in the National Science Bowl. Led by North Hollywood teacher and coach Altair Maine, Connor Zhao, Connor Chang, Mingao Guo, Suzuko Ohshima, and Charles Huang, this team proudly represented Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley in a nationwide competition of 65 high school teams. In a crowded and competitive field, the team showed their teamwork and exceptional STEM knowledge by answering complex questions about biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, energy, and math. I congratulate Coach Maine for leading North Hollywood High School to another strong finish. Thank you for encouraging the North Hollywood High School community to become involved and interested in STEM. North Hollywood High School's series of top finishes in the National Science Bowl is proof that the best science minds can be found in California's 29th Congressional District. My office was happy to host the team and give them a tour of the U.S. Capitol when they were in Washington, D.C., this month. It is clear that they all have bright futures ahead. I want to give a special shout-out to the three seniors on the team, Connor Zhao and Connor Chang, best friends since the fourth grade. They will be attending Stanford. Suzuko, who was a gold medalist in the International Biology Olympiad his sophomore year, will be attending MIT in the fall. The future of this program, the students on the team, and the faculty who support the team is bright. Congratulating Sylvia Fajardo Ms. RIVAS. Mr. Speaker, the San Fernando Valley congratulates Sylvia Fajardo on her retirement as principal of Pacoima Charter Elementary School. After decades of service, leadership, and dedication, Sylvia is a true champion in our community. Sylvia immigrated to the United States at the age of 13 where she quickly learned English and became a proud naturalized citizen. Sylvia believed in giving back to the country that gave her and her family new opportunities. She enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where she served 8 years before receiving an honorable discharge. But her service to her community did not end there. Sylvia brought the same discipline, care, and determination into the classrooms of Pacoima Charter Elementary School where she uplifted students and their families. Drawing on her background in civil engineering, Sylvia built a comprehensive STEM program at Pacoima Charter, which opened doors for students of all backgrounds to explore their interests in the STEM field. Sylvia's steady leadership was on full display when Pacoima became the target of Trump's ICE raids. Sylvia was at the forefront, protecting students, supporting families, and ensuring that none of the Pacoima community faced these challenges alone. This is who she is as a leader and as a member of our community. It was my honor to invite her as my guest to this year's State of the Union Address. Sylvia understands what it means to dedicate your life to serving our community and country with honor. We celebrate Sylvia's incredible career and the lasting impact that she has made in our community, and we thank her. ____________________

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