July 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, it’s reported that Congressional Democrats will introduce legislation to impose a border tax on imported materials made with a high degree of climate pollution.
July 14, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Late yesterday, Senate Budget Committee Democrats announced an agreement on a $3.5 trillion topline budget number for a reconciliation-based infrastructure package. This is the first step in the process toward crafting a reconciliation package with bold investments in climate action, clean energy, and President Biden’s American Families Plan.
July 14, 2021
BRUSSELS -- Today, the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, presented its plan for a carbon border adjustment mechanism. This carbon dumping fee on imported goods made with a high degree of climate pollution is part of the EU’s commitment to cut emissions 55 percent by 2030 and become climate neutral by 2050. The Sierra Club supports a carbon dumping fee that:
May 13, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai indicated that the Biden Administration intends to ask Mexico and Canada to incorporate the Paris climate accord into the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. During a hearing before the Ways & Means Committee on President Biden’s trade agenda, Tai said next week’s meeting with trade ministers of the other two countries would be a “great opportunity” to amend the USMCA’s list of multilateral environmental agreements to include the Paris Agreement.
March 31, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, President Joe Biden unveiled his American Jobs Plan, which commits to equitably investing in the country’s infrastructure to address the climate crisis and create millions of good, family-sustaining jobs. In the factsheet, it states that “every dollar spent on rebuilding our infrastructure during the Biden administration will be used to prevent, reduce, and withstand the impacts of the climate crisis."
March 23, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC -- Yesterday, the New York Times reported on plans from President Biden’s advisers for an economic recovery package designed to reduce carbon emissions, invest in manufacturing and high-tech industries, and upgrade infrastructure.
March 3, 2021
Renewal Plan Would Boost Racial Equity and Cut Climate Pollution in Half
January 26, 2021
Washington, DC -- Yesterday, President Joe Biden announced immediate action to ensure the federal government is investing U.S. taxpayer dollars to support U.S. jobs. This executive order strengthens existing Buy American rules by closing loopholes to direct investment to domestic manufacturers and service providers.
December 10, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced he will nominate Katherine Tai, chief trade counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee, as U.S. Trade Representative. The USTR plays a crucial role by coordinating U.S. international trade policy and overseeing trade negotiations with other countries. If confirmed, Tai would be the first Asian American and first woman of color in the cabinet-level position.
September 10, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC -- A coalition of grassroots groups, labor unions, Black, Brown and Indigenous leaders from across the nation, and members of Congress today announced the introduction of a bold plan for economic renewal known as the THRIVE Agenda.