The Energy & Air Quality Subcommittee convened a hearing, entitled “Legislative Proposals to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions: An Overview,” to discuss legislation to combat Global Warming. Rep. Markey delivered a statement on the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions quickly and deeply enough to avoid dangerous global warming: at least 80 percent by 2050. In early June, Rep. Markey introduced new legislation called the Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (iCAP), H.R. 6186, that will slash global warming emissions and make America the leader in clean technology solutions.

• For Chairman Markey's opening statement from the Energy and Air Quality hearing, please click HERE.
• For more information on iCAP, please click HERE.

Chairman Markey serves as the Chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.