I’m deeply disappointed in every member of Congress who voted for one of the most harmful bills in history, Trump’s “One Big Ugly Bill.”

Many people in our state and nationwide likely don’t understand what this legislation means for our families and communities. Here’s a breakdown of Phase out tax credits for electric vehicles and wind and solar power, which will drive up consumer costs and increase climate pollution.

How some parts of this bill will affect us include withdrawing funding for agencies like NOAA that monitor extreme weather, leaving communities vulnerable to climate disaster.

As well, it will throw millions of children, seniors, and families off Medicaid and food assistance.

Republicans cheered about taking away healthcare, gutting clean energy programs, selling public lands, and giving massive tax breaks to billionaires.

Policy reflects values, and I am horrified by the values represented in this bill and by every legislator who voted for it. We won’t forget this.

We must fight back by advocating for policies and voting for politicians who will protect people and the planet over corporate polluters.

Meleana Zice

Kihei