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Take Action! Tell your Congress Members to STOP the union of bills S. 1111 and H.R. 6544!

We urgently need your help to stop a dangerous union of pro-nuclear bills that threatens to keep U.S. taxpayers on the hook for the full costs of nuclear disasters, undermines our health and safety, exacerbates environmental injustices, compromises the climate, and promotes nuclear energy worldwide. S. 1111 and H.R. 6544 represent a comprehensive pro-nuclear agenda that includes a range of provisions that prop up and promote the nuclear industry.

The provisions included in these bills would exacerbate the radioactive waste crisis and squander federal dollars on nuclear development. However, the most alarming aspects are provisions that would undercut nuclear safety regulations in the U.S., while “exporting” nuclear power plants around the world.

Congress already pushed through a key provision of these bills by including it in the major federal budget bill in March: a 40-year extension of the Price-Anderson Act -- a 1957 law that caps the nuclear industry’s liability for disasters at a mere $16 billion. This means that taxpayers would be left to bear the brunt of the full costs of nuclear disasters, which could soar into the hundreds of billions of dollars. Big Nuclear’s backers in Congress are now trying to pass all of the other harmful parts of those bills. Altogether, they would be even more harmful than the Price-Anderson Act, by undermining nuclear safety standards, promoting construction of more and more reactors in the U.S. and other countries, and blocking the transition to renewable energy that is essential to preserving a livable climate.

It's imperative that we make our voices heard and let our Senators and Representatives know that the union of bills S. 1111 and H.R. 6544 is detrimental to U.S. taxpayers and perpetuates the status quo of dirty, dangerous, and expensive nuclear power. Please take a moment to contact your Congress member and urge them to oppose the union of bills S. 1111 and H.R. 6544.

Tell your U.S. Congress Members to Protect Taxpayers from the High Costs of Nuclear Power and STOP the Dirty Deal!

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House Members

Subject: Stop the Dirty Deal: Oppose the Marriage of Bills S. 1111 and H.R. 6544

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I am writing to express my deep concern about the marriage of bills S. 1111 and H.R. 6544 and urge you to oppose this dangerous legislation. This dirty deal threatens to undermine environmental protections, jeopardize public health and safety, and perpetuate our dependence on dirty and dangerous energy sources. Here are just a few reasons why I believe this disastrous marriage of bills must be stopped: Threat to Climate and Environment: The combined effect of these bills could weaken regulations on nuclear energy, allowing Big Nuclear to bypass environmental and safety standards. This puts our climate and environment at risk and undermines efforts to transition to clean and renewable energy sources. Encouraging Global Nuclear Expansion: By passing these bills, Congress could be sending a dangerous signal to the international community, encouraging global nuclear expansion without adequately addressing the risks and consequences associated with nuclear energy. This sets a troubling precedent and undermines efforts to combat climate change. Giving Too Much Power to Big Nuclear: These bills could give Big Nuclear corporations too much control over energy policy, allowing them to prioritize profit over the safety and well-being of communities and the environment. We cannot afford to let corporate interests dictate our energy future. Thank you.

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Members of Senate

Subject: Stop the Dirty Deal: Oppose the Marriage of Bills S. 1111 and H.R. 6544

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Take Action! Tell your Congress Members to STOP the union of bills S. 1111 and H.R. 6544!

Tell your U.S. Congress Members to Protect Taxpayers from the High Costs of Nuclear Power and STOP the Dirty Deal!

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