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Detroit, Michigan – In response to President Biden’s visit today to a Detroit-based General Motors Co.’s Factory ZERO electric vehicle assembly plant to tout the need for federal infrastructure and climate investments, Elizabeth Hauptman, Michigan field organizer for Moms Clean Air Force, issued this statement:
“Michigan moms know the climate crisis is here, and we need to act now. The stakes are too high to delay investments in climate solutions. That’s why Michigan moms like myself support the Build Back Better Act; we know it’s a historic opportunity to clean up the air and protect our children’s future.
“Families here in Michigan and across the country want cleaner cars, buses, and trucks on our roads, to reduce air pollution. That’s going to help kids like my son, who has asthma, and it’s going to help solve the climate crisis. And naturally, Michiganders want to build these cleaner vehicles right here at home! The Build Back Better Act is going to spur a new generation of manufacturing jobs, while making electric vehicles more affordable for all. That is real progress for our families’ wallets and our health.
“Detroit is known as the Motor City. I can’t wait for it to become the Electric Motor City. But to make this happen, we need our legislators to vote for good jobs that clean up our air and fight climate change. We are counting on our lawmakers to bring the Build Back Better Act across the finish line. Congress, let’s get this done!”