Bernie & Cori’s bill invests in renewable green energy and sets us on a path to ending our reliance on fossil fuels.
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John,
Earlier this month Senator Bernie Sanders joined with Representative Cori Bush to introduce a bill to strengthen America’s renewable energy supply chain AND lower skyrocketing utility costs for working families.
Justice Democrats will always support the bold environmental policy proposals from Bernie and our first-ever candidate recruit: Cori Bush. This is the kind of progressive, transformative policymaking we need in Congress.
Here's what Cori had to say about the bill: "Energy security means making energy affordable for every household. Energy security means investing in energy efficiency so people can breathe clean air and keep the heat or air conditioning on. Energy security means alleviating the climate crisis by reducing our emissions and transitioning to renewable energy."
Working towards a Green New Deal begins with passing legislation that invests in renewable energy, lessens our reliance on fossil fuels, and reduces the cost burdens for the people.
The bill would:
Here's what Bernie had to say about the bill: "When it comes to the existential threat of climate change, we are in the midst of a global struggle with nothing less than the future of the planet at stake."
We know this is what’s at stake — it’s why we’re fighting every day to address the climate crisis and elect progressive leaders who will fight alongside us, Bernie, and Cori.
In solidarity,
Justice Democrats
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