John,

The climate crisis is the challenge of a generation, and we are quickly running out of time to change course. The devastation of climate change is a direct threat to the livability of our planet, which is why this Earth Day, we must seize this opportunity to confront it head-on.

I’ve dedicated my work in Congress to preserving a livable planet, from prioritizing greenhouse gas emissions reductions to investing in clean energy and advancing environmental justice – and that work is more important than ever.

We are already seeing the damage from climate change, and the truth is our most disadvantaged communities are disproportionately bearing the brunt of that damage. Systemic and economic inequality has resulted in a concentration of toxic air and water pollution and crumbling infrastructure.

If we are going to pursue comprehensive climate action, we can’t leave any of our neighbors without adequate support to build climate adaptation and resilience.

That’s why I voted for the Build Back Better Act, which invests heavily in environmental justice through climate justice block grants, reducing toxic water and air pollution, the creation of good union jobs in clean energy, and more.

As an original cosponsor of the Green New Deal and a member of the Natural Resources Committee, I am committed to working with my House and Senate colleagues on transformative legislation combating climate change. The stakes are just too high to sit idly by.

John, I need to know where you stand. Please, take our Environmental Equity Survey to weigh in on which climate issues are most pressing to you. →

Congressman Jared Huffman represents California's 2nd District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge north to the Oregon border. As a Democratic leader, Jared is committed to protecting our environment, fighting for access to affordable healthcare and equality for all Americans. In accordance with public health guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, Jared has suspended all in-person campaign events and is relying on support from his grassroots contributors to power his campaign. Click here to support Jared's campaign with a contribution today, or sign on to become a sustaining supporter by making a monthly contribution.