Senator Collins Urged to Protect Maine from 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
A controversial bill, dubbed the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' (H.R. 1), is causing concern due to its potential impacts on climate resilience, energy costs, and job security. The bill, currently moving through the Senate, faces criticism for its proposed cuts to coastal climate resilience funding and federal agencies' roles in protecting health and environment. Senator Susan Collins, who played a pivotal role in advancing the bill, is urged to safeguard clean energy investments and stand up for national parks.
The bill disproportionately benefits the wealthy, with the top 20% of Americans set to receive 68% of tax cuts by 2026, while the poorest 20% receive only 1%. This, coupled with the repeal of clean energy tax credits, could add $15 to monthly household bills in Maine and raise electricity rates by 17%. The bill also jeopardizes hundreds of thousands of clean energy jobs and increases climate pollution.
Maine, which has already received significant investment due to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), stands to lose billions in funding, thousands of jobs, and benefits for small businesses and working families if the bill passes. The bill allows for the sale of public lands, cuts staffing for national parks, and opens lands to oil, gas, and coal drilling. Senator Collins has a unique opportunity to influence the bill and mitigate these impacts.
The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' (H.R. 1) is raising alarm due to its potential consequences on Maine's economy, environment, and energy costs. As the bill progresses in the Senate, Senator Susan Collins, who initially opposed the bill but later cast a decisive vote to move it forward, is being urged to protect clean energy investments, safeguard national parks, and ensure federal agencies maintain their roles in protecting health and environment. The bill, if passed, could increase the national debt by over $3 trillion.
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