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Diana DeGette: “EPA modeling indicates implementation of the IRA alone can…”

Featuring: Diana DeGette, Democratic | U.S. House, Colorado, District 1

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The gentlewoman from Colorado is recognized. Thank you so much, Madam Speaker. The Inflation Reduction act, the bipartisan infrastructure law and the CHIPS constitute the most important climate legislation ever enacted. EPA modeling indicates implementation of the IRA alone can achieve a reduction of the transportation sector's carbon pollution by roughly 11 to 25% from 2005 levels by 2030. EPA's final rule is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from light duty vehicles by about 11% every year. (00:14–00:31)

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Asserts that the IRA can reduce transportation sector carbon pollution by 11 to 25% by 2030.

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