Bonnie Watson Coleman tweeted the following:
"On top of this, my bill would invest in heat wave preparedness, safe temperature standards & A/C for public housing, and tree canopies to combat the urban heat island effect.Read more about the Stay Cool Act here. (5/5)watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Bonnie Watson Coleman:
"Only three states WA, VA, and my home state of NJ have laws in place that prevent power from being shut off during deadly heat waves.This leaves the rest of the US,including the hottest parts of the country, at risk.We need a national plan to address this crisis. (3/5)"Read on Twitter
"My Stay Cool Act (HR 7949) would ensure that ALL communities can stay safe during deadly heat waves.Among other things, my bill would invest in free public cooling spaces to make sure that everyone has a place to go when extreme heat strikes. (4/5)"Read on Twitter
"Extreme heat is the deadliest weather event we face. Black, Indigenous, & low-income communities have the highest rates of heat-related death.Building heat-resilient communities isn't just a climate issue it's a racial & economic justice issue. (1/5) politico.com/newsletters/po"Read on Twitter
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