Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) has been named Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment within the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 119th Congress.
The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over a broad range of environmental issues, including research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency, environmental standards, climate change research and development, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
“Last Congress, I advocated for Rhode Island’s leadership in the Blue Economy, a key sector that encompasses ocean research, marine manufacturing, and clean energy. I also highlighted the growing NOAA footprint in our state and introduced legislation to develop curriculum on artificial intelligence literacy,” said Amo. “This Congress, as a subcommittee ranking member under the leadership of Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren, I look forward to fighting dangerous Trump Administration and Congressional Republican proposals to reverse climate action and defund critical scientific research. We must oppose their efforts as we work to spur innovation and confront the complex challenges facing our generation.”
“In his coastline district, Mr. Amo sees firsthand how important it is that we support our Blue Economy while protecting and preserving our oceans and coasts,” said Lofgren. “That’s an incredibly valuable perspective to bring to our committee, especially now as Ranking Member of the Environment Subcommittee.”
Amo has been a member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology since December 2023.
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