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House Positions America as Global Clean Energy Leader
Washington, D.C.,
September 24, 2020
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a clean energy bill that will make long-overdue reforms to U.S. energy policy and is a major step forward in addressing the growing climate crisis. The Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447) makes new investments in clean energy, improves the efficiency of our homes, schools, and businesses, modernizes outdated infrastructure, reduces our carbon footprint, and prioritizes environmental justice. “Addressing the climate crisis, updating our crumbling infrastructure, and reigniting our economy are all connected, and this bill is a path towards collectively addressing these issues,” said Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01). “Too often America follows others on the world stage in renewable energy innovation and decreasing carbon emissions. Now it’s our turn to lead and set the standard for other nations.” “We’re grateful to Congresswoman DelBene and her colleagues for this bill to fight climate change and improve lives by building a cleaner, more resilient, and more equitable economy,” said Mike Stevens, Washington state director for The Nature Conservancy. “Climate change is impacting Washington communities, especially in low-income areas and communities of color, where the COVID-19 pandemic and recession have also hit hardest. The Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act offers a step forward in transforming our energy systems while also addressing equity and workforce transition, which together can lead toward a healthier, brighter future for families and communities across our state.” The Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act includes the following provisions: Clean Energy
Energy Efficiency
Infrastructure Improvements
Reducing Carbon Pollution
Environmental Justice
This bill contains several policy priorities of the New Democratic Coalition, where DelBene serves as the Vice Chair of Policy, further cementing the coalition as the forward-thinking thought leaders of the Democratic caucus. A fact sheet on the bill can be found here and a section-by-section summary can be found here. |