No matter where we come from, what type of job we have, or the amount of money in our pockets, most of us want to leave a better world for the generations to come. But for too long, fossil fuel CEOs and certain politicians have put profits ahead of people, refusing to take action that will protect our children — and our children’s children — from the impacts of a changing climate.

One year ago, Democrats in Congress worked with President Biden to pass the Inflation Reduction Act — signed into law in August 2022. Every household in America will benefit from the progress in the act.

Companies already are breaking ground on new projects that will bring clean energy and jobs to communities across the country, including solar and wind projects, battery factories for things like electric cars and more.

Our votes mattered: The Inflation Reduction Act is the start of what can happen when we work together to ensure future generations have the opportunity to be healthy and thrive.

Lindarae Schmidt, Butler