Medhini Kumar, medhini.kumar@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House passed the Recovering America's Wildlife Act (RAWA) with a 231-190 vote. This historic bipartisan bill would invest nearly $1.4 billion for states, territories, and Tribes to amplify their work in recovering, conserving, and protecting at-risk wildlife and habitat.
In response, Bradley Williams, Associate Director of Legislative and Administrative Advocacy released the following statement:
“We have a once in a generation opportunity to protect biodiversity. By confronting the wildlife crisis, we also address the interconnected climate crisis and nature equity gap, creating a healthy, livable planet for us all. This bill presents a funding solution that matches the enormity and magnitude of the biodiversity crisis, ensuring state, local, and Tribal leaders have the ability to conserve wildlife at risk of extinction. We welcome today’s decision and look forward to its swift passage in the Senate.”
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.