Driving America Forward Act, H.R. 2256 Clean School Bus Act of 2019, S. 1750 An essential goal in America’s plan to severely cut carbon emissions must include rapidly replacing all […]
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ADVOCATES FOR CHANGE
Contact your legislators. Speak out for YOUR FUTURE. Help amplify our voices, as together we advocate for legislative change in Boston and in Washington, D.C.
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Action 10
Eliminate biomass from future energy production in Massachusetts Please join our campaign to eliminate biomass from future energy production in Massachusetts, which is part of our collaboration with the Amherst LWV, […]
ACTION 9: Energy Storage Tax Incentive & Deployment Act of 2019
HR 2096 and S1142 allow tax credits for (1) energy storage technologies, and (2) battery storage technology. The development of energy storage systems across the country is a crucial piece in integrating clean energy into the grid at a […]
Action 8: MA Carbon Pricing
An Act to Promote Green Infrastructure and Reduce Carbon Emissions H2810 and S2018 are carbon pricing bills for MA that have generated more than 100 cosponsors. Representative Benson’s description of her […]
Action 6: Eduction Promise Act
An Act providing rightful opportunities and meaningful investment for successful and equitable education: S.238/H.586 LWVMA presented the following testimony in support of S.238/H.586, 3.22.19 Testimony submitted to the Joint Committee […]
ACTION 5: Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 “Restoring the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, H.R.4, S 561, will strengthen democracy by ensuring that race is not a factor in determining […]
Action 4: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 HR8 and S42 will require Brady background checks for all firearms, which is a position supported by 97% of Americans. HR8 passed the House! […]
Action 3: Vote YES on Public Lands Package
BIG ENVIRONMENTAL VICTORY! PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNED THE LAW 3/12/19 The LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND IS PERMANENTLY AUTHORIZED & FUNDED INFORMATION FOR ACTION 3 This is a huge opportunity to […]
Action 2: Fund the Civics Project Trust Fund
Fund the Civics Project Trust Fund The civic education law was passed in 2018. No funds were appropriated for it. We must work to keep it from becoming an unfunded […]
Action 1: HR 1 For the People Act
Thank you all for speaking out for HR 1. A big victory for the LWV! On 3/8/19 the House passed the For the People Act. Mitch Mc Connell is […]