Congress is considering major changes to federal permitting laws that could reshape how fossil fuel infrastructure, data centers, and other large projects are approved, and how much say communities have in those decisions.
Join Climate Justice Alliance, Center for Biological Diversity, and AI Now Institute for an interactive session where we’ll break down the proposed Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) and provide easy ways to take immediate action.
The session will be led by:
- Mar Zepeda Salazar, Legislative Director, Climate Justice Alliance
- Ben Goloff, Senior Climate Campaigner, Center for Biological Diversity
- Sophie Song, Data Center Policy Fellow, AI Now Institute
We’ll start with a short explanation of the proposed legislation and then move into an interactive, action-oriented session. The goal is to help people understand what’s in the bill, what it could mean for their communities, and what they can do to make their voices heard.
Whether you have five minutes or an hour, we’ll share practical tools for contacting members of Congress, writing letters to the editor, creating social media messages, and organizing with others in your community.
Read and Share the Permitting Bill Resource Document
Come with your questions, your experiences, and a willingness to participate! We’ll provide resources, sample language, and opportunities to connect with others.