STATEMENT: Climate Mayors on OMB Call to Freeze All Federal Funding
Washington, D.C. (January 28, 2025) – Following the order to pause all federal grants and loans issued by the White House Office of Budget Management, Climate Mayors Executive Director Kate Wright issued the following statement:
“This pause on federal grants and loans immediately jeopardizes livelihoods and threatens the safety and job security of Americans nationwide and is in direct violation of the power granted to Congress by the US Constitution. Federal investment has transformed communities, creating over 400,000 jobs and igniting over $400 billion in new investments to make our country’s energy more affordable — in just the last two years. Americans are facing staggering costs of living— now is the time to protect these well-paying jobs and the progress we’ve made in reducing pollution, lowering energy bills and growing our economy — not prevent it. Restricting promised funds will undoubtedly harm communities and businesses across the country.
“As we face an increasingly unpredictable climate with unprecedented fires, floods and storms that have left communities facing inconceivable hardship, it’s more important than ever for Americans to be able to access critical funding and relief from expensive climate disasters. Putting all federal funds on hold will cause countless families to face unmanageable expenses – including in areas where support is needed the most.
“Climate Mayors will continue to fight for mayors and their communities to ensure they have the resources and support needed to continue protecting the safety and livelihoods of all Americans.”
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