[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                 A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to call on Congress to commit 
to paying its bills and ensure that the significant investments of the 
Inflation Reduction Act are protected.
  The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic investment that tackles the 
climate crisis and strengthens American energy security, all while 
lowering costs for families and businesses, creating millions of good-
paying jobs for American workers, and delivering on a clean energy 
future for our children and grandchildren.
  What does this mean for Ohio's 13th Congressional District?
  It means because of the Inflation Reduction Act, my constituents can 
save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars every year by taking 
advantage of tax credits to promote clean and efficient energy.
  It means that in just the few months that I have served here in 
Congress, Ohio has already received millions of dollars through the 
Inflation Reduction Act to reduce climate pollution in our community so 
all people in Ohio's 13th District can breathe clean air and drink 
clean water and live in a safe and healthy environment.
  Despite these benefits, House Republicans are falsely claiming we 
only have two options: default on our debt and cause economic 
catastrophe or default on America by slashing environmental spending 
and cutting clean energy jobs funded through the IRA.
  We must reject the majority's false choice.
  The clock is ticking. I will not allow partisan politics to threaten 
the livelihoods of people and families in Ohio's 13th District.

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