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Sierra Club Celebrates House Passage of Build Back Better Act
All Eyes Are Now on the Senate and President Biden to Deliver a Historic Win
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Sierra Club applauds House Democrats for passing President Biden’s transformational Build Back Better Act — historic legislation that takes greatly needed action on climate, childcare, jobs, and justice, and moves us toward President Biden’s goal of cutting U.S. climate pollution in half by 2030.
Now, the Senate should work swiftly to follow suit and pass this transformative bill without further unnecessary delay. Communities and families across the country — especially those that have faced decades of neglect, environmental harm, and industrial pollution — need and deserve the sweeping suite of investments included in Build Back Better. At this crucial turning point in history, it’s time for every Senator to stand up for a future that is just, equitable, and healthy for all.
In Response, Sierra Club Legislative Director Melinda Pierce Released the Following Statement:
“This historic legislation — the strongest action Congress has ever taken to tackle the climate crisis — delivers on President Biden’s commitment to make transformational investments in climate action, clean energy, family-sustaining jobs, and environmental justice.
“While no single bill can get the job done, the Build Back Better Act builds a strong foundation for cutting our climate pollution in half to meet the climate test. Bravo President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and House Democrats for investing in urgent climate action despite the universal opposition of Congressional Republicans.
“Now, we need the Senate to promptly pass this bill, a bill that has united every grouping of Democrats in the House. We’re counting on President Biden to help deliver the majority in the Senate to enact his historic agenda that he has assured the public will be there. The time for urgent action is now. We have no time to waste, because the choices we make together now will shape the health of our communities and planet for decades to come.”
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Sobre el Sierra Club
El Sierra Club es la mayor y más influyente organización medioambiental de base en Estados Unidos y cuenta millones de miembros y seguidores en todo el país. Además de crear oportunidades para que personas de todas las edades, niveles y localizaciones puedan disfrutar de la naturaleza, el Sierra Club se esfuerza en salvaguardar la salud de las comunidades, proteger la vida silvestre, y preservar los restantes parajes naturales por medio de activismo de base, educación pública, cabildeo y en las cortes. Para más información visite: www.sierraclub.org/ecocentro.
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with millions of members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, 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.