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Natural Disasters and Elections: Why Congress Must Act Now

November 13, 2025 by Dalton Lucas Climate change Legislation

Due to anthropogenic climate change, natural disasters continue to rise, and Congress must act to ensure these events do not disrupt elections. With financial cuts to both federal emergency response agencies and reduced federal funding for state and local election administration, natural disasters have the potential to disrupt and disenfranchise thousands of Americans.

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How the Inflation Reduction Act May Take a Similar Path Through Congressional ‘Repeal’ as The Affordable Care Act

April 22, 2025 by Daniel Hogg Energy Legislation

Tariffs on U.S. produced goods are already disproportionately targeting right-leaning communities. Republican lawmakers may add to the price disruption by repealing the Inflation Reduction Act. This blog examines the political calculations currently facing Congressional Republicans as they try to undo Biden’s climate change legacy.

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EPA Funding Cancellation Continues: 400 Grants Cancelled

March 31, 2025 by Abigail Murray Federal Rollbacks Legislation

EPA cancels more than 400 grants across nine programs, eliminating $1.7 billion that was dedicated to air and water quality improvement and extreme weather resilience.