Bridenstine To Chair Environment Subcommittee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2015

Congressman Jim Bridenstine to Chair Environment Subcommittee

Chairman Lamar Smith announced the appointment of Congressman Jim Bridenstine as Chairman of the Environment Subcommittee in the US House of Representatives Science, Space, and Technology Committee.

Chairman Smith: “Coming from an energy-rich state, Jim Bridenstine understands how costly EPA regulations negatively impact economic growth and increase the price of electricity for hardworking families. We all want clean air and a healthy environment. But as Chairman of the Environment Subcommittee, Rep. Bridenstine will work to ensure regulations are achievable and supported by the best available science. Last year, Rep. Bridenstine also successfully led efforts to improve severe weather forecasting in order to minimize damage from hurricanes and tornadoes. His bipartisan bill, the Weather Forecasting Improvement Act, clarifies that the mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) should focus on improved U.S. weather forecasting. We have a lot more important work ahead of us in the 114th Congress. I look forward to working closely with Chairman Bridenstine to push for sensible environmental policies that benefit the American people.”

Congressman Bridenstine: “I very much appreciate Chairman Smith and his fine leadership on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Environment Subcommittee, dealing with issues vital to the economy and the people of Oklahoma and the United States. We will work to hold federal agencies accountable to their missions, applying appropriate science, and not harming the citizens.”

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