Change the Chamber Expresses Deep Concern Over Proposed Cuts in Budget Resolutions

By The National Climate Fellows at Change the Chamber, February 26, 2025

The Senate budget resolution passed last week and the House budget resolution approved yesterday would severely undermine efforts to protect public health, build climate resilience, and transition to a clean energy economy.

“Change the Chamber is deeply concerned about the budget resolutions recently advanced in Congress that would impose significant cuts to critical climate, environmental, and environmental justice programs. The Senate budget resolution passed last week and the House budget resolution approved yesterday would severely undermine efforts to protect public health, build climate resilience, and transition to a clean energy economy.

In addition to slashing key environmental initiatives, these proposals threaten essential healthcare and nutrition assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid—compounding the risks for communities already vulnerable to climate change. Weakening support for food security and health services amid increasing environmental disasters will only worsen economic instability and deepen disparities, particularly for low-income and historically marginalized communities.

These cuts represent a short-sighted approach that would slow economic growth, jeopardize public health, and make it harder for businesses and communities to adapt to climate-related challenges. Investments in clean energy, conservation, and environmental protections have consistently created jobs, driven technological innovation, and reduced long-term costs associated with climate impacts. Undermining these programs ignores economic and scientific realities, putting communities and businesses at greater risk. Rather than dismantling these programs, Congress should be working to strengthen them to ensure a more sustainable and resilient future.

As the effects of climate change become more severe, lawmakers must reject efforts to reverse progress and instead focus on solutions that protect people and the planet. Change the Chamber urges policymakers to prioritize their constituents' well-being by standing strong for investments in climate, environmental, health, and nutrition programs.

Change the Chamber is committed to advocating for policies fostering a sustainable and prosperous future. We encourage leaders from all political backgrounds to recognize the urgent need for action and work toward bipartisan solutions that support the health of our economy, environment, and communities.”

The National Climate Fellows at Change the Chamber

Change The Chamber is a nonpartisan coalition of young adults, 100+ student groups across the country, environmental justice and frontline community groups, and other allied organizations.