From the First Step Act that gave second chances to thousands of incarcerated Americans to Opportunity Zones that brought billions in investment to neglected neighborhoods, I had the privilege of working on transformative policies that delivered real results for underserved communities during President Donald Trump’s first term.
Now, in Trump’s second term, there’s another critical reform that could be equally transformative for these same communities: overhauling the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to unleash reliable, affordable energy for working families.
The data is undeniable: Lack of access to affordable energy disproportionately harms the underserved. According to a comprehensive study by the Progressive Policy Institute, “on average, low-earning black and latino families are forced to spend higher shares of their smaller incomes on energy compared to wealthier and better-connected neighborhoods
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