Applaud Blue States for Standing Up for Climate Funding

Thirteen states are taking bold action to defend our climate, our communities, and the Constitution — and they deserve our applause.

After the Trump administration canceled billions of dollars in congressionally approved funding for clean energy and climate projects, a coalition of states stepped in to fight back. Their lawsuit argues that the administration cannot simply ignore Congress’s power to appropriate funds or unlawfully freeze investments that support jobs, public health, and climate resilience.

These funds were meant to support projects that reduce pollution, lower energy costs, create good-paying jobs, and protect communities hit hardest by environmental harm. By canceling them, the administration didn’t just break promises — it jeopardized economic opportunity and undermined the rule of law.

The states’ lawsuit makes a critical point: the Constitution gives Congress — not the president — the power of the purse. No administration should be able to weaponize federal funding to punish political opponents or derail climate progress.

This is about more than dollars. It’s about defending democratic checks and balances, protecting clean air and water, and ensuring that communities can move forward with projects that improve public health and strengthen local economies.

Add your name to applaud these states for standing up for climate action, defending congressional authority, and fighting for a future powered by clean energy and accountability.