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Trahan Opposes Republicans’ Legislation to Put Polluters Over People
Washington,
March 30, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted against House Republicans’ top legislative priority due to provisions that would pad the profits of fossil fuel corporations by undermining environmental protections and limiting the ability of families to sue for toxic chemical spills and corporate pollution. “Republicans’ Polluters Over People Act is a disaster of a bill. Not only does this legislation prioritize massive giveaways to Big Oil, gas corporations, and mining companies, but it sells out hardworking families who want nothing more than to breathe clean air and drink clean water,” Congresswoman Trahan said on the House floor. “This bill has the fingerprints of Big Oil lobyists all over it. But perhaps the most embarrassing part of this bill is how good of a return on investment it is for fossil fuel companies. I’d imagine that’s because the same Big Oil corporations that stand to benefit most from this bill have donated millions to Republican politicians over the years.” To view Trahan’s speech during debate on the House floor over Republicans’ H.R. 1, CLICK HERE or the image below. A full transcript of her remarks as delivered can be accessed HERE.
Despite Big Oil corporations shattering quarterly and annual profit records over the past year, the legislation passed along near party lines today:
The legislation passed the House today with a 225-204 margin. ### |