Environment, Conservation, and Infrastructure
“The livelihood of our communities is directly tied to the earth that provides our food, the air that we breathe, the water that we drink. As we confront the climate crisis facing our generation, we must intentionally invest in safe, resilient infrastructure for the well-being of our communities, the economic development of our region, and the future of our families.”
Congresswoman Ramirez understands that the climate crisis is a current and future threat to healthy and vibrant communities. A co-sponsor of the Green New Deal, the Climate Resilience Workforce Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Environmental Justice for All Act, Ramirez advocates for mitigating the effects of climate change and addressing environmental challenges, particularly for communities of color and other marginalized communities. Congresswoman Ramirez is fighting for a holistic agenda that creates resilient and sustainable communities and invests in a clean energy economy.
Congresswoman Ramirez believes we must protect our sacred lands, oceans and wildernesses and end our reliance on fossil fuels. Ramirez is committed to protect our public and sacred land and natural resources from drilling, mining and other forms of activity that jeopardize communities and compromise the environments we depend on. The Congresswoman supports bills that advance environmental stewardship and preservation of sacred lands and national parks, including the Arctic Refuge Protection Act and the Save Oak Flat From Foreign Mining Act, and America's Red Rock Wilderness Act.
As dog-mom to Lola and Milo, Congresswoman Ramirez is deeply committed to the well-being of animals and the conservation of their natural environments. Whether in our homes or in their natural habitats, Ramirez believes it is our collective responsibility to ensure that all animals are treated with kindness, compassion, and the protections they deserve. Ramirez is a proud cosponsor of several animal welfare bills such as H.R.5399 the Humane Cosmetics Act of 2023, H.R.3090 PAST Act of 2023, and H.R.1624 the Puppy Protection Act of 2023.
Congresswoman Ramirez actively champions funding for infrastructure in IL-03 to keep our communities safe, healthy, and thriving. In her first year in office, Ramirez secured $14.1 million in federal funding to expand access to affordable housing, food security, clean water, street and pedestrian safety, and other local priorities. As co-sponsor of the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, the Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act, and the National Infrastructure Bank Act, Congresswoman Ramirez is committed to securing transformative investments that create new jobs and update infrastructure to be greener, safer, and more accessible.