08/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/16/2024 17:20
Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) celebrated the two-year anniversary of theInflation Reduction Act, a historic piece of legislation that has lowered prescription drug costs for millions of seniors through Kelly's plan, provided over $4 billion in funding to combat Western drought from Kelly's negotiated provisions, and included measures to tackle climate change and boost American clean energy manufacturing.
"Two years ago, we passed the Inflation Reduction Act to make life more affordable for Arizona families and address some of the most pressing challenges facing our state and nation," said Kelly. "Since then, Arizona families have seen real savings on prescription drugs and our state's clean energy industry is booming. The progress we've seen is just the beginning, and I'm committed to ensuring every Arizonan benefits from the economy of the future we're creating here in our state."
"Today we are celebrating two years of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, a transformative investment that is helping us confront the climate crisis. Thank you to the Biden/Harris administration, Senator Mark Kelly, and Arizona's Congressional Delegation," said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. "Thanks to this historic funding, we are protecting and securing our precious water resources, mitigating extreme heat by expanding our urban tree canopy and training our future urban tree leaders, and leading across the Southwest to adapt our building codes to protect our communities from drought, extreme heat, and wildfires.
Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act in Arizona:
Prescription Drug Savings:
Clean Energy Investments:
Economic and Environmental Impact: