Sharing this from ASP (Advocates for Snake Preservation)- this is the first I'd heard of it, to be honest, because it's been rushed to be pushed thru, but when we care about wildlife, we have to care about the environment, so this really matters. It's a little vague (I love how they make it sound innocuous or beneficial?), but there's a lot more in the letter you're signing (& I'll include more in my second post below), & it only takes a minute. This is very last minute, so please don't delay.Thanks
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Hey y?all,
Short and sweet, because we need to take action on this one TODAY. Please contact your Senator and ask them to oppose the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S. 5653, BAAJA).
BAAJA would overhaul how federal agencies review energy, mining, and infrastructure projects. The bill includes transmission improvements, but at the expense of permanent changes to judicial review, Tribal consultation, and community input. Transmission reform should not be done by sacrificing cultural resources, wildlife, and cherished landscapes across the country.
Senators are trying to rush the bill through this week, with a final vote tomorrow, Friday, November 13.
Please contact your Senators TODAY and tell them to OPPOSE this legislation and protect our public lands.
Thank you for acting today,
Melissa Amarello (she/her)
Executive Director, ASP
PS. The vote is tomorrow. Contact your Senators now and tell them to oppose BAAJA.
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