Turbocharge the Clean Energy Economy

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Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Build Back Better agenda. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address climate change, and we must pass the clean electricity performance program, which uses a novel carrot-and-stick approach to reduce emissions by State utilities.

I further support instituting a carbon tax, which would make corporations pay for their harmful pollution and ensure our planet remains habitable for our children.

Furthermore, as we invest in clean energy infrastructure to replace harmful fossil fuels, we must end the Trump tariffs on $360 billion worth of Chinese goods. These tariffs artificially increase the cost of materials in solar panels, wind turbines, and other products we need to power our economy with clean energy.

Together, we can enact President Biden's agenda to turbocharge the clean energy economy and create good jobs.

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