Statement record

Hakeem Jeffries — Jun 7, 2023

U.S. Representative (D-NY) — House Democratic Leader · Jun 7, 2023

June 7, 2023: “Our City is currently experiencing poor and unhealthy air quality levels due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.” Safety guidance, then: “The increase in extreme weather events–from flooding to wildfires–is a stark reminder of the drastic effects of climate change.” Names the IRA as Democrats passed it.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Canadian wildfire smoke in New York City.
Climate Connection yes — Wildfires as climate change, in this smoke letter.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — IRA as passed, not Republicans blocking it.