Sheldon Whitehouse: “We need a fast, fair transition to clean energy, but not one built on the backs of communities that live next to mines…”

It cannot remain free for the fossil fuel industry to pollute if we want to have any chance of a pathway to climate safety.

Now it’s time to pass this bill so we can lower costs, juice the clean energy economy, build big things again in America, reduce pollution, and create tons of new well-paying union jobs.

“I’m grateful for the input throughout this process from Senate and House colleagues, environmental and labor organizations, and Tribal leaders. Our manager’s amendment improves BAAJA and addresses the thoughtful feedback we have received…

People should just cool their jets and have a little faith that this is not the end of the story.