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Las Vegas — As children across Nevada head back to school, Senator Cortez Masto will join Chispa Nevada, Nevada Conservation League, Climate Action – Nevada, and Moms Clean Air Force – Nevada for a virtual conversation on her efforts in Congress to increase funding for school districts to improve energy efficiency measures and transition to clean, electric school buses.
The panel discussion, followed by a Q&A, will be moderated by Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno and feature Nevada parents and advocates. Spanish interpretation will be available.
WHO: Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto
Sonia Garcia, Chispa Nevada
Andrew Sierra, Nevada Conservation League
Jennifer Cantley, Moms Clean Air Force – Nevada
With special guest and moderator Assemblywoman Daniel Monroe-Moreno
WHAT: Virtual conversation with Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto
WHERE: Via Zoom. Link provided upon RSVP.
WHEN: Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 1pm PT
WHY: Congress is about to make the largest investment in infrastructure we’ve seen in decades, and as the budget comes together in the Build Back Better Act, this is an opportunity to build resilient communities while centering environmental justice, climate action, and job creation. Senator Cortez Masto is leading on key pieces of legislation that will affect children’s health and wellbeing, including the Renew America’s Schools Act and the Clean School Bus Act.
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