RLC Weekly: Introducing RLC Weekly
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the Regional Leadership Council’s (RLC) first edition of RLC Weekly! This e-newsletter will summarize the work the RLC is doing to deliver the Investing in America agenda by identifying key funding opportunities from the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the Honoring Our Pact Act, and many others, implementing these programs, and informing the American people about how these laws will give folks the tools they need to Make It In America.
Together, the Regional Leadership Council and House Democrats are working to ensure Americans nationwide are feeling the impacts of the highly productive 117th Congress. Check out this newsletter and watch this video to see House Democrats in action:
Meeting with Secretary Granholm
During Infrastructure Week 2023, the RLC met with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm to discuss the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. The meeting centered on how these laws are creating programs and initiatives like the Domestic Content Bonus to create new jobs, save Americans money, and help the U.S. fulfill its climate goals. We look forward to continuing to work together to ensure that these programs and policies reach Americans as quickly and efficiently as possible. Visit the RLC’s Resources Page to get up to speed.
Engaging Local Stakeholders
Recently, Region 12 Leader Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03) held a 3rd District Day in the U.S. Capitol to bring local leaders and federal policymakers together. This event was a great way to discuss how the Investing In America agenda is delivering in Massachusetts and districts across the country.
In addition, Chair Hoyer joined Region 10 Leader Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-03) for a meeting with Columbus Partnership to discuss the ways that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the CHIPS and Science Law are encouraging economic opportunity and creating jobs in Columbus, Ohio.
Discussing the Future of Infrastructure
On Thursday, Chair Hoyer joined Steve Clemons at Semafor's "American Infrastructure: A New Era Summit" to discuss the work of the Regional Leadership Council and House Democrats’ efforts to amplify the Investing in America agenda. Click here to watch the full livestream.
What's Next?
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The Department of Commerce just announced the start of the application process for Tech Hubs, an innovative tool to create jobs and promote economic opportunity. this program was developed from funding thanks to the CHIPS and Science Law. For more information please visit TechHubs.gov.
- Following a recent congressional staff briefing, The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) shared critical information for upcoming grant funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Use the DOT Navigator to get connected to those resources quickly.
Stay Connected!
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