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Climate Care Action Alert #!

Action Alert Network members,

Below is the first of two Action Alerts for this week. This one addresses the proposed Farm Bill that would prohibit all rural solar installations that use solar materials from outside the US. Because many of the solar panels are manufactured overseas, this would essentially keep rural residents from accessing cheaper renewable energy at a time when energy costs are rising. Clicking on the Take Action button takes you to letters to our senators and representative in Congress.

Glen

From: "Glen at Solar United Neighbors Action" <in...@act.solarunitedneighbors.org>

Subject: Urgent action: House expected to vote on Farm Bill this week

Date: April 30, 2026 at 10:30:57 AM EDT

To: "Gary Metzger" <glmet...@gmail.com>

Reply-To: advo...@solarunitedneighbors.org

If you believe you've received this email in error, please unsubscribe. Take action Hi Gary, The U.S. House of Representatives may vote this week on the Farm Bill (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026), that fails farmers, ranchers, and rural communities trying to lower their skyrocketing electricity costs.  We need your voice. This current version of the bill targets one of the most effective tools for expanding clean energy in rural America: the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). For nearly 20 years, REAP has helped farmers and small businesses lower energy costs by helping them invest in solar and other smart technologies. It has supported more than 25,000 projects nationwide, and demand continues to grow. But now, proposed restrictions would make it nearly impossible for farmers and rural small businesses to receive REAP funding and low-cost loans for solar, even when it’s the most effective and affordable option. The updated Farm Bill language prohibits solar projects with ANY Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) components from receiving USDA funding, which would remove the vast majority of solar projects. These changes unfairly target solar energy and would strip a critical resource at a time when rural communities need it most. 👉 Contact Congress and urge them to: Oppose any provisions that restrict solar access under REAP Support a farm bill that helps farmers, rural businesses, and future generations control their energy costs.  Want to have more impact? Personalizing your message makes a difference.  The sun shines everywhere, and everyone should have the opportunity to benefit from it. Make your voice heard today. Best, Glen Brand VP, Advocacy & Policy Solar United Neighbors Action Manage your profile     Solar United Neighbors 1350 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 412 Washington, DC 20036 United States