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ConservAmerica: Today’s Ratification of the Kigali Amendment Has Been a Long Time Coming

Washington, DC – ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer released the following statement today on the U.S Senate’s ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol:

“The overwhelming support for today’s passage is a significant step in reducing emissions. It proves not only that bipartisan agreement is possible on environmental issues, but also that industry and environmental groups can coalesce in support of climate solutions. Environmental protection and economic growth are not mutually exclusive. The key to addressing climate change ultimately lies in policies that spur collaboration and innovation, and also support our energy and economic needs. Today’s vote has been a long time coming and we commend the Senate for its passage.”

Press ReleaseMeredith KennySeptember 21, 2022Climate change, kigali, senate, emissions

Senator Manchin Pushes Permitting Reform

Congress is making its way back to Washington, DC, for the final push before the mid-term elections, when attention will shift away from legislating to the campaign trail.

Just before the August recess, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) struck a deal with Democrat leadership to take up permitting reform in exchange for supporting the Inflation Reduction Act under the budget reconciliation process.

That deal was crucial to winning Manchin’s support for Joe Biden’s biggest policy win of his presidency, which included $369 billion in climate spending. And while Democrat leadership has promised to help Manchin pass some form of permitting reform, individual members are less enthused. Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer has announced his intention to roll reform into the must-be-passed continuing resolution (CR), necessary to keep the government funded through early 2023.

Meredith KennySeptember 16, 2022Sen. Manchin, permitting, senate, permitting reform

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