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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.
I believe this will take a transformational investment in the clean energy economy so that we build back better by creating millions of jobs and reducing pollution in our black and brown communities that have been hit the hardest by the…
It is long past time for the energy sector to increase diversity in its workforce, and I hope we can begin to see real progress soon.
That is why I was pleased to join Chairman Tonko for a recent hearing on the unjust impacts of pollution and COVID-19 on these communities.
That is why I am proud to join Chairman Pallone and my colleagues in ongoing efforts to bring clean energy infrastructure legislation to the floor.
As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, it is my firm belief that sustaining and strengthening the clean energy industry is essential to the recovery of our economy and our communities.
The clean energy industry--which employs more people than any other industry within the energy sector--continues to stagger while enduring the sharpest of blows.
sustaining and strengthening the clean energy industry is essential to the recovery of our economy and our community.
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