Push for new laws to fill gaps – possibilities include a national clean electricity standard, carbon pricing or a carbon border tariff, or at least strengthening and fully funding existing clean-energy provisions.
Push for new laws to fill gaps – possibilities include a national clean electricity standard, carbon pricing or a carbon border tariff, or at least strengthening and fully funding the IRA provisions. Also support state-level climate laws (many states have 100% clean electricity targets).
Why this works
- Legislation like IRA has proven transformative, unlocking huge investment; laws provide durability and clarity for markets.
Sierra Club
AdvocacyExploring, enjoying, and protecting the planet
The Sierra Club, founded in 1892 by John Muir, is one of the oldest and largest grassroots environmental organizations in the U.S. With chapters in every state, the Sierra Club engages in a range of activities to protect the environment: it lobbies for strong environmental legislation (from climate action to wildlife protection), runs grassroots campaigns to move beyond fossil fuels, leads outdoor outings to connect people with nature, and occasionally takes legal action to enforce environmental laws. The Sierra Club also has an active political program endorsing and campaigning for pro-environment candidates through its PAC.
Mechanism
About LobbyingHow Sierra Club uses funding
- Define the specific legislative objective and the decision points that control it.
- Build the case using existing evidence on public support and climate impacts.
- Engage lawmakers and staff with targeted briefings and coalition coordination.
- Track amendments and vote timing; negotiate to preserve real climate impact.
- Close the loop with a public readout and a plan for the next session if the bill stalls.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Legislative objective and language set
Near termA clear bill or budget package is drafted and aligned across partners.
- 2
Sponsors and coalition support secured
This sessionKey offices agree to champion the package and move it.
- 3
Committee and floor movement
During legislative actionThe package advances through the process with intact climate impact.
- 4
Outcome and next push defined
After votesPassage triggers implementation follow-through, or a refined plan is set for the next attempt.