Casten Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Climate Action Under Trump Administration
Lisle, IL — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) convened Illinois stakeholders, leaders, and advocates for a roundtable discussion on how a federal funding freeze impacts climate action, as well as what needs to be done to protect the Inflation Reduction Act and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act from the Trump Administration.
“It is no secret that the Trump Administration prioritizes the wants of energy producers over the needs of American energy consumers,” said Rep. Casten. “A federal funding freeze would limit Americans’ ability to access cheaper, cleaner energy sources. American consumers would feel the brunt of a freeze, but President Trump’s friends in the fossil fuel industry will thank him for their soaring profits.”
“It is illegal and unconstitutional for the president to impound funds that have been appropriated by Congress,” continued Rep. Casten. “Every American should be alarmed that the president has shown he does not feel constrained by the law or the constitution.”
Photos from the event can be found here.
In addition to Rep. Casten, the following people participated in the roundtable discussion:
- Sarah Wochos, VP of Policy and Business Development, New Leaf Energy
- Linda Sullivan, Member, River Prairie Group of the Sierra Club
- Jack Darin, Chapter Director, Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
- Tucker Barry, Communications Director, Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)
- Chelsea Biggs, Chief of Staff, Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)
- Jordan Berman-Cutler, Director of Government Affairs, Invenergy
- Kevin O’Rourke, SVP of Development and Public Affairs, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
- Jonathan Sack, Midwest Government Affairs Director, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
- John Moore, Director, Sustainable FERC Project, Climate & Energy, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
- Madeline Semanisin, Illinois Policy Director, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
- Barry Matchett, Head of External Affairs, Midwest and Gulf, Clearway Energy Group
- Bill Parsons, Chief Advocacy Office, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG)
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