Climate Mayors FY26 Priorities Letter
On behalf of Climate Mayors, a bipartisan network of nearly 350 mayors from across the United States, I write in strong support of funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bills for resiliency programs that grow our economy and create good-paying jobs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering costs for consumers. We urge you to maintain funding for the following programs in FY26 appropriations that are critical in ensuring our economy continues to thrive:
Support funding for the Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to ensure that seniors and other vulnerable Americans can pay their energy bills.
Maintain funding for the Low or No Emission (Low No) Program to help local governments and transit agencies replace aging buses and enhance access to jobs
Preserve the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program (PROTECT).
Fund the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program to increase nationwide resiliency.
Protect the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund to help cities plan for and address decreasing water supplies.
Support efforts to increase tree coverage in America’s cities by funding the Urban and Community Forestry Program.
Support consumer awareness of energy efficiency technologies by fully funding ENERGY STAR.
Protect Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support key resiliency projects across the United States.
Invest in workforce development programs to grow local economies and strengthen our cities’ ability to remain competitive.
Read the full letter and recommendations therein HERE.
Climate Mayors appreciates Congress’ work to support these critical programs. We look forward to working with you in continued partnership.
Sincerely,
Kate Wright
Executive Director, Climate Mayors
