WASHINGTON, DC -- In the wake of President Biden’s announcement of a framework for the Build Back Better Act, the Sierra Club, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, and the Environmental Justice Health Alliance for Chemical Policy Reform are renewing the call for Congress to move the Build Back Better Act in tandem with the inadequate bipartisan deal. No climate, no deal.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This morning, President Biden unveiled the framework for his Build Back Better Act. The framework presents a vision for a bill that would advance historic levels of investment in climate, jobs, and justice.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a proposed rule to amend certain aspects of its regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The phased approach to modifying the NEPA regulations would start with three specific changes in Phase 1 to restore certain regulatory provisions from the original 1978 regulations.
As Congress negotiates the details of the final Build Back Better Act, which will move in tandem with the bipartisan infrastructure bill, it’s imperative that any deal must pass the climate test, which means cutting climate pollution in half by 2030, creating good union jobs and a more equitable economy, and delivering on the United States’ international climate commitments ahead of the international climate meeting this November in Glasgow.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With a potential vote looming on the bipartisan infrastructure bill in the U.S. House of Representatives today, the Sierra Club urges members of Congress to vote “no” in order to ultimately get to “yes” on climate. More information about the bipartisan legislation and the Build Back Better Act, including Sierra Club analysis and priorities, are detailed below.
In Response, Sierra Club President Ramon Cruz Released the Following Statement:
PHOENIX, AZ -- As Congress considers the scale of investment in climate, jobs, and justice in the Build Back Better Act, it’s clear that voters in Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s home state of Arizona want climate and clean energy priorities to be fully funded.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unveiled the completed text of its portion of the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill, and it includes $30 billion to replace lead pipes and service lines in our drinking water systems.
WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, thousands of grassroots activists across the country are joining the Sierra Club’s Week of Action to demand Congress pass a big and bold budget reconciliation bill and crucial democracy reforms.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the Senate approved the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — a deal that falls short of providing the climate, jobs, care, and justice investments our communities need and deserve. For example, the deal would leave three out of four lead pipes in place and only replace 4% of diesel school buses with clean electric vehicles.
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Harmful Provisions Must Also Be Removed to Protect our Climate and Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Late yesterday, Senate Budget Committee Democrats announced an agreement on a $3.5 trillion topline budget number for a reconciliation-based infrastructure package. This is the first step in the process toward crafting a reconciliation package with bold investments in climate action, clean energy, and President Biden’s American Families Plan.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the White House has eclipsed the deadline by which Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the country needed a clear direction for the proposed infrastructure package. Previously, President Biden had set Memorial Day weekend as the deadline for negotiations.