Catching Up With Quigley: Week of April 1
Dear Friend,
I hope you have had a good week. I wanted to take a moment to share what I've been working on these past few days.
1. Grieving with the World Central Kitchen Family
On April 2, an Israeli airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza. This attack is devastating and utterly unacceptable. As virtually no humanitarian aid has made its way into Gaza, World Central Kitchen has been critical to helping those facing starvation. These heroic individuals put their lives on the line to serve others and their work must not be in vain. We must immediately address the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in Gaza and prevent mass famine. I welcome the news of the Israeli government announcing plans to open an additional border crossing and port to increase humanitarian aid deliveries. The Israeli government must establish a more permanent means to deliver humanitarian aid and the Israeli Defense Forces must ensure aid reaches those in need.
2. Celebrated $20 Billion in EPA Grant Awards
As the Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, I was pleased to see the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) most recent funding announcement. Specifically, the EPA approved $20 billion in grants for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which is the largest non-tax investment in communities historically left behind and overburdened by pollution. The eight selected applicants have committed to delivering on the three objectives of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: reducing climate and air pollution; delivering benefits to communities, especially low-income and disadvantaged communities; and mobilizing financing and private capital. I look forward to seeing the impact this funding will have on our efforts to combat climate change and protect our communities from its ever present threats.
3. Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors!
The Sallie Mae Fund is again offering its Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Students, increasing the number of scholarships awarded from 25 to 40. High school seniors who are planning to pursue a two or four-year degree program, professional certificate, or vocational training program and excel both inside and outside the classroom – and demonstrate financial need – will be selected to receive up to $10,000 to help pay for higher education.
To learn more about this and other scholarship opportunities, click HERE.
Don't forget, our office is always here to help.
You can call my DC office at (202) 225-4061 or my Chicago office at (773) 267-5926. You can also email me through my website at Quigley.house.gov/contact.
Sincerely,
Mike Quigley