Cindy Carr, cindy.carr@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, nearly 60 Democratic members of the House of Representatives -- led by Representatives Huffman, Fitzpatrick, and Beyer -- introduced a resolution reaffirming the United States’ “commitment to the Paris Agreement and that the United States is still in and should not withdraw.”
Today’s resolution comes on the heels of a banner week of action on climate in Congress, including the first hearings on climate in more than six years, the announcement of the new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and the introduction of Representative Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Markey’s landmark Green New Deal resolution.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
“In just one week, House Democrats have taken more action on climate change than their Republican counterparts did over the last eight years. The American people, along with the people of the world, have long recognized the vital threat the climate crisis poses for our communities, our livelihoods, and our planet. While the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress continue to ignore the greatest challenge of our time, the American people are charting a new path forward by taking action in their communities, and by electing leaders who are ready to step up and face the climate crisis head on.
“Despite Donald Trump’s rhetoric, cities and states across America have continued to work towards meeting our Paris commitments. The Sierra Club applauds House Democrats for reaffirming their commitment to making America a climate leader again.”
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3 million members and supporters. In addition to helping people from all backgrounds explore nature and our outdoor heritage, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.