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ADVISORY FOR 9.01 AT 12:30 PM: Congresswoman Summer Lee to Attend Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) & Environmental Justice Event at Garfield Community Gardens

Aug 23, 2023
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**FOR PLANNING PURPOSES**

Contact: Kyla.Gill@mail.house.gov 412.841.7913 

Advisory for Friday, September 1st at 12:30 PM

PRESS RSVP HERE

Congresswoman Summer Lee to Attend Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) & Environmental Justice Event at Garfield Community Gardens 

This event will be held to commemorate the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act on Friday, September 1st, at 12:30 PM. The event will be held at the picturesque Garfield Community Farm, situated at 509 Wicklow St in Pittsburgh.

This gathering offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the Inflation Reduction Act and its transformative impact on the city. We will specifically shine a spotlight on the notable IRA investments made within Pittsburgh, showcasing how these investments have not only bolstered economic stability but have also yielded meaningful advancements in environmental justice and food justice.

WHEN: Friday, September 1st at 12:30 PM

WHERE: Garfield Community Farm (509 Wicklow St)

WHO: Rep. Summer Lee

Renika Weimer (Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light)

Kenya Shavers-James (Climate Action Campaign)

Chief Ix Pomaj (SPEAKER) (Lincoln-Lemington Gardens)

Kent Bey (SPEAKER) (Peace and Friendship Farm)

*Jason Hallmark (Climate Reality PA)

*State Rep. La’Tasha Mayes 

*Bloomfield-Garfield Attendees

*Raqueeb Bey (Black Urban Gardeners) 

*Mayor Ed Gainey
* = Not confirmed

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