Action Alert
In 2022, Congress took a historic step to address climate change and improve public health by passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Together with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this law represents the largest investment in clean energy and climate solutions in U.S. history. Now is a vital time to protect this important legislation. That’s where you come in—engaging with your elected officials is a powerful way to highlight how the IRA is benefiting your community and why its success must continue.
There are three actions you can take:
- If you have 5 minutes, send a note to your representatives via the link below explaining how the IRA has protected health in your state.
- If you have 10 minutes, call your lawmaker’s office (voicemails are great, too!) using the script at the link below.
- If you have 15 minutes, schedule a meeting with your representatives so you can advocate for the IRA in person. Our toolkit helps your request and prepare for these meetings.
Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to help you communicate with your elected officials and prepare to take action. It includes an action alert for emails and calls, instructions and guidance on setting up meetings to advocate in person, and tips for making your voice heard effectively.
Included in this toolkit:
- Introduction
- IRA/IIJA Backgrounder
- Call Script and Email Template
- How to Request a Meeting
- Agenda for Legislative Visit
- Identifying Your Story
- State-Specific IRA Factsheets
- Sample Social Media Posts
State-Specific Factsheets
Our team has created state-specific factsheets on the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA). We also encourage you to explore this interactive map from Grist to look up federal investments in your area.