Citizens Climate Lobby

Rep. Rooney won't seek re-election; New cosponsors for H.R. 763; Canada recommits to carbon pricing

	CCL Weekly Briefing, Oct. 23, 2019

Table of Contents:
	Climate Caucus launched in Senate
	Grasstops: Miami endorsement
	This week on the CCL blog
	Training topics
	Action Team updates

Braun and Coons launch bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus in Senate

Sen. Mike Braun, a Republican from Indiana, and Sen. Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, today officially launched the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus in the Senate.

The senators published a joint op-ed today in The Hill, describing the caucus as “a bipartisan group of senators who believe Congress should play a central role in addressing the challenge of a changing climate. Our caucus seeks to take the politics out of this important issue.”

Both Senate offices will be inviting colleagues to join the group in Republican and Democratic pairs, maintaining bipartisan parity. This structure complements the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus in the House, formed in 2016.

“This caucus will serve as an incubator where productive dialogue can lead to strong bipartisan climate legislation,” said Citizens’ Climate Lobby Executive Director Mark Reynolds. “For any climate solution to be enacted and upheld, it has to have buy-in from both sides of the aisle. Braun and Coons have initiated a process to make that happen.”

Read more on CCL’s blog, and feel free to tweet your appreciation to Braun and Coons for forming the caucus.

TWEET THANKS TO BRAUN & COONS

Other news this week:

Rooney won’t seek re-election: The Florida Republican will leave a legacy of bipartisan climate leadership. Read more.

Two more cosponsors for Energy Innovation Act: Rep. Grace Meng (D-CA) and Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) came aboard this week. There are now 68 House members signed on. Tweet your thanks.

Canadians recommit to carbon pricing: In a close election, the Liberal party and other parties that support carbon pricing won a majority of seats in Canada’s Parliament. Read more.

Record number for November Lobby Day: As of Tuesday, we have 843 people registered for CCL’s training and lobby day happening Nov. 11-12, the most we’ve ever had. You can support those going to the Hill by participating in our Call Congress Day on Nov. 6.

Nominate CCL for $50K donation: Every month, CREDO Mobile’s Action Network donates to three non-profits. Find out how you can help CCL be one of those recipients. Learn more.

Grasstops: Miami endorses H.R. 763

After several years of grassroots and grasstops outreach, the City of Miami passed a resolution urging Congress to enact the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Through the efforts of an ally who sits on the city’s Sea Level Rise Committee, the resolution came up for a vote. CCLers called commissioners to support the resolution, and it was passed unanimously. For the whole story, check out this post on CCL Community.

CCL volunteers are regularly activating the “five levers” of political will in their communities. To talk with other CCLers about their grasstops work and get advice or ideas for your own, head to the “Grasstops Engagement” forum on CCL Community.

VISIT THE FORUM

This week on the CCL blog

When the going gets tough: Lobby meetings are not always smooth sailing. With November Lobby Day coming up, this CCU recap reviews what to do in challenging situations. Read more.

CCLer spearheads UN event: For years, CCL volunteer Peter Fiekowsky has worked on a project to restore atmospheric CO2 to safe levels. Last month, he led a UN forum aimed at doing just that. Read more.

Training topics

CCL offers two ongoing learning series: Citizens' Climate University for existing volunteers, and Core Volunteer Training for new volunteers. Here are the next few sessions you can join:

10/24 Citizens' Climate University: June Meeting Analysis - CCL D.C. staff walk through an analysis of our June lobby meetings, which sets the table for our lobbying in November. Learn more.

10/29 Core Volunteer Training: Understanding Congress and Legislative Process - Get the basics of how legislation moves through Congress and how House and Senate offices operate. Learn more.

To see upcoming topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics page of CCL Community.

Action Team updates

Featured Action Team: Led by David Cain, the CCL Presenters and Schedulers Action Team educates volunteers on how to proactively propose, schedule and deliver solution-focused climate presentations. The team's next call is on Oct. 24 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Economist and CCE Board Member Jerry Hinkle will discuss two new reports that project economic outcomes of the Energy Innovation Act: one from Resources for the Future, and one from Columbia University. The team will also host a call on How to Proactively Schedule Presentations on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT.

You can learn about, join, and get call details on the Presenters and Schedulers Action Team page.

Other upcoming Action Team calls…

10/23 - Team OIL Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The guest speaker will be Robert Schuwerk, Interim Director of the Carbon Tracker Initiative.
10/23 - Climate & Environmental Justice Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The topic is micro-aggression and allyship.
10/24 - Faith Leader Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Learn about Ecumenical Advocacy & Lobby Days in D.C. in April, 2020.
10/28 - Labor Outreach Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
10/28 - Outdoor Industry Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
10/28 - Sea Level Rise Action Team call at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Visit the full event calendar for dial-in details and future events

To check out all of CCL's Action Teams and join any that interest you, head to the Action Team directory on CCL Community.

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