A&D Materials Pledge Signatories

ubject: Urgent: Congressional Action Threatens Critical Climate Programs for Low-Carbon Materials

Dear colleagues,

At a time when we face compounding environmental, social, and economic challenges, it is hard to know where to focus our concern. But the moment we're in demands our attention.

Two once-in-a-generation programs authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act-Section 60112 (Environmental Product Declaration Assistance Program) and Section 60116 (Low-Embodied Carbon Labeling Program)-are now at risk of being repealed. Despite their modest combined budget of $350 million, these programs have the potential to reshape the construction sector by accelerating the transition to low-embodied carbon materials across concrete, steel, glass, wood, and more.

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has proposed legislation that would both repeal these programs and rescind un-obligated funds-which account for 96% of awarded Section 60112 grants to date. If passed, this would continue to leave trade groups, manufacturers, universities, and businesses who are working in good faith to build a lower-carbon future without this support.

As professionals committed to a more sustainable built environment, I urge you to contact your elected officials-especially Republican members of Congress-and let them know that these programs are vital. They do not weaken the economy; they strengthen it by investing in innovation, transparency, and the future of American industry.

Thank you for your leadership and your action.