REI Co-op Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package

REI Co-op applauds the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). This legislation includes historic measures to combat the climate crisis, including investments in natural climate solutions (like reforestation efforts), ecological resiliency, active transportation systems that enable car-free commuting, and essential improvements to trails and neighborhood streets that benefit those seeking time outside.

We are particularly pleased about the passage of the REPLANT Act within the infrastructure package, which provides the U.S. Forest Service with funding to plant 1.2 billion trees over the next decade, capturing millions of tons of carbon dioxide and protecting critical wildlife habitat while creating jobs and boosting local economies. This is a major victory for the REI Cooperative Action Network, which made the REPLANT Act its inaugural action for the grassroots advocacy community.

Confronting climate change requires collective effort, and these initiatives are essential to driving forward a broad, national climate strategy. We are especially grateful for the leadership of the bipartisan group of senators and representatives who fought for the future of our planet, and we look forward to the signature of President Biden.

We are excited to see what more we will achieve as we continue to fight for the outdoors, together.

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