Press Release: U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury and Becca Balint Introduce 'Polluters Pay Act' to Address Climate Impact
Representatives Stansbury and Balint introduced the Polluters Pay Act to fund climate resilience through corporate polluter taxes.
Quiver AI Summary
New Legislation Introduced: U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury and Becca Balint have introduced H.R. 5983, the National Resilience and Recovery Fund Act, also known as the Polluters Pay Act. This legislation aims to establish a trust fund financed by taxes on major corporate polluters, intended to finance resilience and recovery programs for communities affected by climate-related disasters.
Support for the Bill: Advocates, including organizations like the League of Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club, express that the bill seeks to hold corporate polluters accountable for their impact on climate change. Stansbury asserts, “Corporate polluters—not individual taxpayers—should be responsible for the costs.” Balint emphasizes the urgency of corporate accountability in addressing climate disasters.
Financial Implications: The costs of climate disasters are projected to reach nearly $145 billion globally by 2025, placing a significant financial burden on taxpayers. The Polluters Pay Act aims to redistribute these costs from taxpayers to corporations profiting from pollution, thus relieving families and local governments of the financial strain associated with recovery efforts.
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Melanie A. Stansbury recently disclosed $174.6K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 529th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 91.6% came from individual donors.
Stansbury disclosed $127.4K of spending. This was the 476th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Stansbury disclosed $321.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 645th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Melanie A. Stansbury Net Worth
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Melanie A. Stansbury Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Melanie A. Stansbury:
- H.R.6162: Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025
- H.R.6070: Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2025
- H.R.5983: National Resilience and Recovery Fund Act
- H.R.5982: Veteran Benefits Enhancement Act
- H.R.5860: SNAP BACK Act.
- H.R.5825: Tribal Housing Innovation Act
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