Congresswomen Escobar and Velazquez Introduce Legislation to Impose Financial Sanctions on Foreign Actors Who Recklessly Jeopardize Our Environment
January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (NY-07) introduced H.R. 5625, the Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act (TECRA). The corresponding Senate bill was introduced by Senator Markey (D-MA) on November 21, 2019.
This legislation authorizes the imposition of sanctions against those whose actions significantly exacerbate climate cha . . .
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (NY-07) introduced H.R. 5625, the Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act (TECRA). The corresponding Senate bill was introduced by Senator Markey (D-MA) on November 21, 2019.
This legislation authorizes the imposition of sanctions against those whose actions significantly exacerbate climate cha . . .