Tell Majority Leader Chuck Schumer: The bipartisan infrastructure bill must include the fight for climate justice and equity
Media reports make it clear that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is considering making the bipartisan infrastructure bill worse -- not better.
In an attempt to overcome Republican opposition, Senator Schumer may compromise our values and significantly cut back the fight against climate change and for racial and economic equity -- areas that President Biden has explicitly advocated for in his American Jobs Plan.
With the president promising the bipartisan coalition not to “double dip” (meaning anything the Senate compromise cuts back on -- but doesn’t eliminate completely -- won’t be included in reconciliation later), we must take action now!
The Senate is expected to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure package the week of July 19th.
Sign the petition! Join us in calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to prioritize climate and equity in the bipartisan compromise. Failure to include strong environmental provisions will once again leave low-income and communities of color to bear the brunt of climate change.