Congress’s first go at a surface transportation deal – the Build America 250 Act – deauthorizes 5 programs designed to help states repair harm to low-income communities and communities of color from dangerous infrastructure & pollution. Congress should protect & grow these programs. ⬇️

The President’s FY27 Budget guts programs that protect the environment, promote health, and reduce energy bills. Some of the most egregious cuts include eliminating LIHEAP, halving the EPA’s budget, and reprogramming billions of funds for renewable energy. More below:

It was great to be on with Julianne Malveaux and @mtajo.bsky.social this morning to talk about high energy costs. wpfwfm.org/radio/progra... 🧵

Recently, Congress passed an approps package that funds all the govt, minus DHS. Overall FY26 funding is higher than the Trump admin proposed, but there were still significant cuts for climate and environmental programs. Here’s what we’re tracking:

Congressional Republicans gave Trump a slush fund for ICE and CBP in the "Big Beautiful Bill." Tens of billions of dollars that is still usable even during a shutdown. Democrats must make rescinding that money the price of any future govt funding, as Republicans did with IRS money from the IRA.

In the wake of another horrific shooting death in MN by federal immigration officers -on top of wrongful detentions, violence, & fear there & across the country- it is appropriate for the Senate to use the budget process to push for critical protections for people & communities.

The EPA indicated that it would no longer take into account the health benefits of reduced air pollution in its cost-benefit analyses for clean air regulations. @mtajo.bsky.social explains why this further undermines health and safety: www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

Trump Administration's Changes to Analyzing Costs Further Undermines Health and Safety

January 12, 2026: Despite its core mission to protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated that it would no longer take into account the health be...

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Energy prices + burden are rising across the US but are more severe for certain communities. In our new paper, @rachelijacobson.bsky.social + I discuss how state advocates can address energy affordability while advancing clean energy during 2026 legislative sessions: www.cbpp.org/research/cli... !

TWO new pieces from me + @rachelijacobson.bsky.social on pre- & post-disaster funding are out today! First is a paper on how states can use these funds for climate resilience, with an interactive map on disaster costs + a history of disaster funding programs: www.cbpp.org/research/cli...

Some states have already pushed the start of their LIHEAP programs because of the shutdown, meaning some families will be vulnerable to being disconnected from their utilities - learn more about what's happening and what you can do to help from my colleague @rachelijacobson.bsky.social

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If the shutdown doesn’t end before nov 1, LIHEAP will be in trouble. States should increase shutoff protections.

If the shutdown doesn’t end before nov 1, LIHEAP will be in trouble. States should increase shutoff protections.

The Admin continues to pause + cancel climate & energy funding, mostly in Dem-held districts. Early in the shutdown, they cut ~$8b in DOE grants, incl. for improving grids, reducing emissions & supporting heat pump manufacturing. More cuts may be coming: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Trump Targets Democratic Districts by Halting Billions During Shutdown

The Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion primarily located in Democratic-led districts, according to an analysis by The New York Times.

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Last month Treasury released new guidance that will further restrict which wind and solar projects can claim tax credits. What do these new rules mean? ⬇️⬇️ collaborative.evergreenaction.com/blog/what-th...

What the New Tax Credit Guidance Means for Clean Energy Projects

The Trump administration has put up yet another roadblock to adding more low-cost wind and solar energy to the grid, forcing families to pay more for energy. States and utilities must take four key st...

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The harmful Republican megabill slashes climate programs. @climatexchange and @evergreenaction share options for states to preserve progress: climate-xchange.org/2025/07/reco... Here are some of my favorites below. 🧵

Reconciliation Bill Leaves Many Policy Gaps for States to Address

This memo outlines the climate and energy impacts of the budget reconciliation law and provides recommendations on how states can step in and help fill the gaps.

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The GOP budget law cut unobligated $ for many IRA programs that would improve air quality + build climate resilience + lower energy bills. New CBO #s shows cuts to $14b in climate related programs supporting states and communities www.cbo.gov/publication/...

Estimated Budgetary Effects of Public Law 119-21, to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Title II of H. Con. Res. 14, Relative to the Budget Enforcement Baseline for Consideration in the Senate

Public Law 119-21 as enacted on July 4, 2025

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📢 New Executive Action Tracker Entry: New Executive Order Underscores Threats to Clean Energy More from @mtajo.bsky.social www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

New Executive Order Underscores Threats to Clean Energy | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

July 07, 2025: President Trump signed a new executive order doubling down on the Administration’s disastrous energy policy that will raise households’ energy costs, undermine economic opportunity, and...

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Senate Environment + Public Works Committee Republicans released their portion of the budget + tax proposal that is expected to raise energy bills and worsen pollution. The bill mostly mirrors the House bill + repeals many federal programs created by the IRA.

The House bill includes $546B in cuts to tax credits & other programs designed to promote clean energy. Cuts would raise energy costs, undermine economic opportunity in struggling communities & hasten climate change. More in my + @rachelijacobson.bsky.social's newest paper:

Cuts to Climate, Energy Funding in House Bill Would Mean Higher Costs, Fewer Jobs, Poorer Health | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

To help offset the cost of its nearly $4 trillion in regressive tax cuts, the House Republican reconciliation bill includes $546 billion in cuts to tax credits and other programs designed to promote c...

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Today, advocates braved the rain to send PJM a message: DO YOUR JOB. PJM must stop prioritizing fossil fuels & add newer, more reliable sources of energy to our grid. Renewable energy is the BEST way to drive down costs for ratepayers & to create a better energy system for all.

The House W&M bill severely curtails tax credits for clean electricity and eliminates incentives for clean vehicles. These changes will lead to higher utility bills for households, job losses in areas facing underinvestment, & worse health outcomes in vulnerable communities.

In all the reconciliation chaos, it's easy to miss other threats to climate funding. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund - on track to leverage billions of federal + private $ for clean energy projects in low-income communities - remains under threat. More details in: www.cbpp.org/blog/continu...

Continued Freeze of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Threatens Climate Investments in Vulnerable Communities Across the Country | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

One of the largest solar developments in Arkansas, energy efficiency renovations of housing for low-income seniors, and other clean energy projects prioritizing low-income communities across the...

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At CBPP we've been tracking the impacts of recent administrative actions that are hurting communities most impacted by climate change: www.cbpp.org/research/fed... Who will be hurt most? Read more below:

EPA's Gutting of Pollution and Climate Regulations Will Hurt Communities that Need Them Most | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

March 12, 2025: EPA Administrator Zeldin announced that the agency will be reconsidering 31 rules and regulations, including those related to:

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Key piece from my colleague @mtajo.bsky.social on the GGRF, which would have helped rural places but sadly has already been terminated. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

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Leaders from rural communities in eight states traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to urge lawmakers to preserve federal funding that's threatened by the Trump administration.

1/ Why should the American public care about mass layoffs at NOAA, Forest Service, EPA, DOE, and FEMA? Because their health and safety depends on these agencies’ lifesaving work. Let’s get into it.

We’ve released a new policy framework to ensure governments, businesses, and organizations prioritize the most impacted communities in their climate change responses. This approach is key to a sustainable, equitable future. Learn more: www.cbpp.org/research/cli...