California Rep. Scott Peters is taking over as Democratic co-chair of the House Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus at a time when both parties are trying to find their footing on the issue.
An environmental attorney who has separated himself from others in his party on climate, Peters replaces Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), the group announced Tuesday. She will step down to fill a newly created role of vice chair.
Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) will continue to co-chair the group while Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) is taking on a new role of Republican vice chair.
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“Like any big problem, the answer is desperate for bipartisanship,” Peters said in an interview. “It’s not the time to go to our corners.”
