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Green New Deal for Cities: Funding Clean Energy and Local Development

This act aims to provide direct funding to local governments, tribes, and territories for environmental protection and sustainable development programs. Citizens can expect investments in clean energy, improved air and water quality, job creation, and support for communities most vulnerable to climate change.
Key points
Direct funding for cities and tribes for green energy projects, such as solar and wind power, and improving building energy efficiency.
Support for communities most affected by climate change, including investments in resilient infrastructure and just transition programs for fossil fuel workers.
Requirement to create high-wage jobs, adhere to wage standards, and promote local hiring, with an emphasis on marginalized groups.
Prohibition on funding projects related to fossil fuels, carbon capture, nuclear power, highway expansion, and investments supporting law enforcement and prisons.
Ensuring access to clean air and water, healthy food, and a sustainable environment for future generations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2644
Sponsor: Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-19