[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2890]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        WORSENING AIR POLLUTION

  (Mr. LATIMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the urgent need 
to address the worsening air pollution problem in this country and in 
my home area of New York.
  Like many Americans, I remember the blanket of orange smoke that 
covered our skies throughout the summer of 2023 as a result of the 
horrific Canadian wildfires.
  Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with students from Columbia 
University advocating for the creation of clean air centers and air 
filtration systems for low-income individuals and those with 
preexisting conditions like congenital heart disease.
  We all have a moral duty to protect the well-being of Americans 
across this country from all forms of pollution, from the East Coast to 
the West Coast and in between.
  From the floor of the House of Representatives, I urge my colleagues 
to take action to address the growing severity and protect Americans 
from dangerous air pollution. Vote ``no'' on bills that will make it 
easier for polluters to pollute.

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