A Clean Energy Future for Our Children

Floor Speech

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Mrs. SYKES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to call on Congress to commit to paying its bills and ensure that the significant investments of the Inflation Reduction Act are protected.

The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic investment that tackles the climate crisis and strengthens American energy security, all while lowering costs for families and businesses, creating millions of good- paying jobs for American workers, and delivering on a clean energy future for our children and grandchildren.

What does this mean for Ohio's 13th Congressional District?

It means because of the Inflation Reduction Act, my constituents can save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars every year by taking advantage of tax credits to promote clean and efficient energy.

It means that in just the few months that I have served here in Congress, Ohio has already received millions of dollars through the Inflation Reduction Act to reduce climate pollution in our community so all people in Ohio's 13th District can breathe clean air and drink clean water and live in a safe and healthy environment.

Despite these benefits, House Republicans are falsely claiming we only have two options: default on our debt and cause economic catastrophe or default on America by slashing environmental spending and cutting clean energy jobs funded through the IRA.

We must reject the majority's false choice.

The clock is ticking. I will not allow partisan politics to threaten the livelihoods of people and families in Ohio's 13th District.

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