John,
Oil and gas lobbyists are working overtime to protect their profits during this pandemic and get as much of our tax dollars as possible. Newly leaked documents show that the fossil fuel industry is banking on a massive bailout from Congress.1
We can’t let that happen, John. We know that relief must go to workers and families now – not corrupt corporations who are fueling another public health crisis.
That’s why Congress must include provisions to prevent oil, gas, and coal companies from gaining access to money in the latest stimulus bill and any bailout going forward.
Last week, the House passed a $3 trillion stimulus bill called the HEROES Act. While this bill includes many provisions we fought hard for that provide much-needed relief for workers and families, it does not include any protections to prevent the fossil fuel industry from receiving a bailout with our tax dollars.
Already, fossil fuel companies have used loopholes to get their hands on funds designated in the previous stimulus package. Meanwhile, families are struggling to put food on the table. It’s unacceptable, and that’s why we need to pass the HEROES Act with provisions to block any funds to fossil fuel companies now.
We just released a set of seven demands for any future just recovery bill to make sure that our communities are protected in the short and long term. They include:
- Protect all essential workers and provide health care for all.
- Provide relief directly to people and not corporate executives.
- Protect our democracy by requiring all states/territories to offer vote by mail for all elections.
- Prioritize hardest hit communities.
- Hold Trump and politicians accountable.
- Stop fossil fuel expansion.
- Invest in a Green New Deal.
Read our just recovery stimulus demands here.
Oil and gas companies should not get a dime of stimulus funds. Period. Instead our government must immediately direct funds towards supporting our most vulnerable communities, industry workers, and at-risk individuals.
Are you with us?
Let’s get started,
Clarissa,
P.S. Read the op-ed from 350’s North America Director Tamara Toles O’Laughlin and Director of Native Organizing Alliance Judith LeBlanc’s about the just recovery we need from coronavirus and the climate crisis.
P.P.S Want to do more? Donate to 350 Action now to help support the movement to fight for a clean future today.
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