I strongly oppose the proposed cuts to clean energy programs and climate protections in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act (H.R. 1). This legislation would be a devastating setback for our nation's efforts to address climate change, transition to renewable energy sources, and protect our environment. The bill would repeal groundbreaking investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including tax credits for clean energy, electric vehicles, and home energy efficiency. These initiatives have been crucial in driving the adoption of clean technologies, creating jobs, and reducing energy costs for American families. Eliminating them would stifle the growth of the clean energy sector and hinder our ability to meet emissions reduction goals. Moreover, the bill would gut crucial programs that safeguard public health and environmental justice. It would eliminate the IRA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and the Clean Air Act's Environmental Justice Block Grants, which provide essential resources for disadvantaged communities to build resilience against climate impacts like wildfires, floods, and extreme heat. Alarmingly, the bill also mandates the sale of public lands to the fossil fuel industry, lowers royalty rates, and fast-tracks polluting projects with minimal review. These provisions prioritize short-term profits for corporations over the long-term well-being of our communities and natural resources. Climate change is an existential threat that requires bold and immediate action. Instead of dismantling progress, we should be accelerating the transition to clean energy and implementing stronger environmental protections. This bill moves us in the wrong direction and jeopardizes our ability to address this critical issue. I urge you to reject this destructive legislation and prioritize policies that safeguard our environment, public health, and a sustainable future.
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