The budget reconciliation bill has the potential to become one of the most harmful, costly and sweeping pieces of legislation in recent history. Here are live updates of action in committees and potential issues to watch closely as this process unfolds.

Each month, LCV shares five stories about the impact of our work. This month, we’re focusing on how we helped defeat the Trump/Musk agenda in Wisconsin, broaden voting access in New Mexico, and advance clean energy progress in two of the nation’s largest cities — all while investing in future climate leaders and representing the environmental movement at the D.C. Hands Off! rally.

California was the first of several states to establish their own strong protections decades ago, and has stood as a national and often global leader on clean air rules.