OCASIO-CORTEZ ON OPPOSITION TO THE BUSES ACT: "WHAT I AM REQUESTING IS FOR US TO PRESERVE OUR FREEDOM TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN. IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS TO YOUR KIDS, THAT'S YOUR BUSINESS. BUT I WILL NOT ALLOW THIS TO BE DONE TO MINE."

Washington, Sept. 2 -- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez issued the following press release:

WATCH HERE Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) strongly opposed a bill at an Energy and Commerce Full Committee Markup that would prevent policies or enforcement of engine idling restrictions under 15 minutes for buses, and eradicate a program that lets residents report idling they see in their own neighborhoods, directly targeting New York City. New York City has one of the highest rates of childhood asthma and faces some of the worst air quality in the country. This bill would establish a federal standard that would reverse commonsense policies put in place by cities and states across the country to pro...