House Panel Poised for Historic Action on Climate, Equity, Jobs & Health

WASHINGTON  – The House Energy and Commerce Committee is scheduled to vote on Monday on landmark legislation moving the country to 80 percent clean electricity, expanding clean vehicles, creating jobs and protecting communities from unsafe drinking water and climate impacts.

The following is a statement from John Bowman, managing director for Government Affairs at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council):

“The House Energy and Commerce Committee is poised to take historic action next week—advancing legislation that would create millions of jobs while investing in programs that will advance climate, health, and equity protections for people all across the country. This bill makes strong investments in clean electricity, electric vehicles, pollution-free buildings, replacing lead pipes and curbing pollution in communities most impacted by climate change.

“Under Speaker Pelosi’s leadership, other House committees are scheduled to act on other key parts of President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, as early as next week. When the Senate considers these crucial climate and equity investments, it must not shortchange long overdue, unmet needs and leave millions of people behind.” 

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 3 million members and online activists. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC has offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Bozeman, MT, and Beijing. Visit us at www.nrdc.org and follow us on Twitter @NRDC.