Speeches and Floor Statements

May 8, 2019 Speech and Floor Statement
Congressman Lowenthal (CA-47) today delivered the following statement on H.R. 2440, the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, during the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on May 8, 2019. Remarks are as written:

December 23, 2016 Speech and Floor Statement
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today issued the following statement regarding an expected United Nations Security Council vote calling for an end to Israeli settlements.

September 30, 2016 Speech and Floor Statement
Congressman Alan Lowenthal released the following statement on the passing of former President and Prime Minister of Israel Shimon Peres:

September 26, 2016 Speech and Floor Statement
Congressman Lowenthal today delivered the following House of Representatives floor statement on the two-year anniversary of the disappearance of 43 students in Ayotzinapa, Mexico:

"Today marks the two-year anniversary of the disappearance of 43 students from the Raúl Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers' School in Ayotzinapa, Mexico. 

April 28, 2016 Speech and Floor Statement
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) issued the following statement regarding the annual observation of Earth Day on April 22:

On this Earth Day, the U.S. will join with more than 150 countries to sign the landmark Paris Climate Agreement, and take the next step toward creating a healthier and safer environment for our communities, while protecting our families' health. 
October 8, 2015 Speech and Floor Statement

The following are the prepared remarks of Congressman Alan Lowenthal at his appearance before the Eno Freight Working Group on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Washington, D.C.:

Hello, I'm Congressman Alan Lowenthal.

It is a pleasure to be with you here today, and I cannot imagine a better or more pressing time for us to be having this conversation.

October 24, 2013 Speech and Floor Statement

On October 23, 2013, Congressman Alan Lowenthal delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of Rep. Grace Napolitano's amendment to the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA):

September 12, 2013 Speech and Floor Statement

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Alan Lowenthal, representing California's 47th District and a member of the Safe Climate Caucus, spoke on the House floor yesterday calling on Congress to heed the warnings of the scientific community and act to prevent the worsening effects of climate change. The Safe Climate Caucus is a group of Democratic members who highlight the need for action on climate

July 30, 2013 Speech and Floor Statement

Washington, D.C. -- On July 30, 2013, Congressman Alan Lowenthal delivered the following floor speech in the House of Representatives marking the 48th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid:

"I ask unanimous consent to address the House floor and revise and extend my remarks.

Thank you, Madame Speaker. 

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