The United States and the world are at a crossroads. 

Putin’s war in Ukraine has sent energy prices skyrocketing. Governments across the globe have been forced to turn to alternative fossil fuel-producing authoritarian governments like Saudi Arabia to keep the lights on. Meanwhile, the big oil and gas companies are furiously lobbying Congress to drill more here at home. 

But what if there was a way to strengthen our national security, become energy independent, create good union jobs, and combat the climate crisis — all at the same time? 

We’re not kidding: Senator Bernie Sanders, along with Representatives Cori Bush and Jason Crow, have introduced legislation in Congress that would do just that. 

The Energy Security and Independence Act would activate the Defense Production Act to spur innovation and renewable energy generation across the United States. At this moment, high energy prices have forced us to reconsider our energy policies. But if we don’t show up right now for investing in renewables, Congress is going to double down with the big oil companies.