Poder Latinx Calls for the Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
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July 28, 2022
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Jackie Smith | 989-576-1996 jsmith@poderlatinx.org
Poder Latinx Calls for the Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Reconciliation Bill offers Climate Solutions, Healthcare
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin announced an agreement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This proposal is poised to be sent to the Senate floor for a vote next week. The package contains a 15% corporate minimum tax, investments in domestic energy and manufacturing, carbon emissions reduction, and an expanded Affordable Care Act.
Poder Latinx has released the following statement on the Inflation Reduction Act:
“This reconciliation package is a testament to President Biden and the Senate Democrats’ continued commitment to securing wins for the American people. This agreement directly fights inflation and works to lower costs by addressing several needs throughout the country. In a world where extreme heat, wildfires, and hurricanes define our livelihoods, the reduction of carbon emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030 is a huge step towards the green energy future that the Latinx community has been calling for. Big corporations will finally begin paying their fair share of taxes to allow for lower healthcare and insurance costs, investments into clean energy projects and jobs, and lower overall costs for average families. The Latinx community and frontline communities have long-awaited this relief, and it is a step in the right direction for healthier and more sustainable communities. We commend the time, energy, and advocacy that has gone into creating this historical bill and call on Congress to swiftly get this to the President’s desk. Call your Senators and tell them that we need them to vote YES on the Inflation Act of 2022,” said Yadira Sanchez, Executive Director of Poder Latinx.
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