“The House vote makes the stakes crystal clear as opposed to the water that will be polluted if the Permit Act goes forward,” said David Levine, Co-founder and President of ASBN. “Responsible businesses do not support deregulation that benefits polluters at the expense of communities, public health, and economic resilience. The business case for clean water is clear, and the Senate has an opportunity to listen.”
Business Leaders Urge Congress and EPA to Protect Clean Water Infrastructure Critical to Economic Growth
The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), alongside 90 business leaders from nationwide, is calling on Congress to reject H.R. 3898, the “Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today” (PERMIT) Act, and urging the EPA to withdraw its proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule—two coordinated threats to the water systems that underpin American business and community resilience.
Protect Clean Water: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Your Business
The PERMIT Act and EPA’s Polluted Waters Rule threaten to increase water costs, flooding, and supply chain disruptions for businesses. Learn how to take action by January 5th to protect clean water protections your business depends on.
COP 30 Belém Takeaways: U.S. Business Fills Federal Climate Gap | ASBN
ASBN’s on-the-ground analysis from COP 30 in Belém reveals how U.S. business leadership is filling the federal vacuum on climate action, Indigenous forest protection, and NDC commitments