Today U.S. Department of Energy finalized a program that will make the process of permitting new transmission lines 2x faster.
 
This new streamlined permitting process is going to help us get clean energy infrastructure across the country much quicker and more efficiently. energy.gov/articles/biden…

More climate news: President Biden finalized regulations to allow the transfer of tax credits for the purpose of financing clean energy projects.
 
It's now going to be much easier to build more renewable energy—a huge help to our goal of a clean energy future. home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel…

Eliminating non-compete agreements gives American workers more freedom and promotes competition within our economy.

It's absolutely the right thing to do, and FTC has the full authority to do it.

Federal law requires that in an emergency, people have the right to get the care they need—including pregnant people who need abortion care. The far-right will stop at nothing to control women’s bodies, even when they are in the middle of medical emergencies. We must codify Roe.

News: President Biden just announced over $1 billion to help bring safe, clean water to Tribal communities.

Almost half of all Tribal households lack access to clean drinking water or adequate sanitation—this funding will help fix that. schatz.senate.gov/news/press-rel…

More than $62M heading to Hawai‘i to deliver solar power to homes bigislandnow.com/2024/04/22/mor…

Schatz announces more than $62.45 million for Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority mauinow.com/2024/04/22/sch…

.President Biden’s American Climate Corps helps young people fight climate change right in their communities.
 
If you’re interested in joining the fight, visit: acc.gov

What better way to celebrate #EarthDay than with new actions and investments from President Biden to protect our environment, develop more clean energy, and make solar power more accessible. schatz.senate.gov/news/press-rel…

As we celebrate our beautiful planet on #EarthDay , it’s important we remember what’s at stake. Climate change is the most dangerous threat Earth has ever faced—we’ve made progress thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Law, but there’s still much work to do.

It was great to meet with Kyung-wha Kang. We covered a wide range of issues facing our Indo-Pacific allies and partners, including how we can continue working together to fight climate change and address threats to peace and security in the region.