Senators To CEOs: Don't Give up on Congress in Climate Efforts

Statement

With more than 80 major corporations now signed onto the White House's American Business Act on Climate Pledge, a group of U.S. Senators is writing to the CEOs of those companies to applaud their commitment, but to also deliver an important message: don't forget about Congress.

"All of the President's work is critical, but Congress can play a key role in achieving our climate goals," the Senators write. "From our perspective your commitments have yet to resonate with many in Congress. Too often the voices of strong corporate leaders are contradicted by the trade associations of which they are a part. Corporate lobbying groups need to change their policy positions on climate if they are to reflect the opinions of members who are committed to climate action."

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