A First Step: Infrastructure Act Invests in Clean Transportation, Safe Water and Climate Resilience
Clean Wisconsin applauds the passage of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act by Congress and the key environmental provisions it contains. The Act invests $7.5 billion to build a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations along with funding for thousands of new electric school buses and transit buses for communities across the country. It also includes $15 billion to replace harmful lead water pipes and another $10 billion to help communities clean up dangerous PFAS chemicals.
“These are lasting investments in infrastructure that will help people across Wisconsin. Every family in our state deserves safe drinking water, access to clean, affordable transportation and protection from the worsening impacts of climate change,” says Clean Wisconsin President and CEO Mark Redsten.
“Americans need immediate, bold action to match the scale of the crisis coming our way. The Build Back Better Act will pave the way for a clean energy economy, creating stable, well-paying jobs for millions of Americans and positioning the United States to meet its climate goals,” Redsten says. “It makes critical investments in frontline communities, recognizing that resilience starts at the ground level. Congress must now act swiftly to pass the Act and begin the important work of securing a healthy and livable climate for future generations.”
The Build Back Better Act includes $320 billion in clean energy tax credits, $110 billion to support clean energy technology and manufacturing, and $27 billion for sustainable farming practices and cover crops. House leaders scrapped plans for a vote on Build Back Better last week, but it could be brought back up again before Thanksgiving.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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- Gov. Evers, DHS Continue Administration’s Efforts to Combat Lead Poisoning Statewide with Permanent Rule - Gov. Tony Evers - May 27th, 2025
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- Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards - Danielle Kaeding - May 14th, 2025
- Wisconsin Could Lose $55 Million Under Proposed EPA Budget Cuts - Danielle Kaeding - May 7th, 2025
- French Island Makes Progress on PFAS Pollution - Richelle Wilson and Trevor Hook - Mar 24th, 2025
- Who Will Pay for PFAS Pollution? - Bennet Goldstein - Feb 27th, 2025
- Gov. Evers’ biennial state budget prioritizes clean water, clean energy, and public lands for Wisconsin - Wisconsin Conservation Voters - Feb 18th, 2025
- Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Clean Water for Kids and Families in 2025 Year of the Kid - Gov. Tony Evers - Feb 18th, 2025
- GOP Lawmakers Propose School Water Filters to Address PFAS, Lead - Danielle Kaeding - Feb 14th, 2025
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