Ayanna Pressley

Rank 1 of 47

Score 270

In February, I pressed @USTreasury to do more to combat environmental crimes and illicit finance.

I'm glad they've announced an initiative to keep environmental criminals from profiting off the Amazon forest's destruction & deny them safe haven in the US.
https://home.treasury.gov/news/p…

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

@RepPressley

356d

Environmental crime, like illegal forestry, is the 3rd most profitable crime in the world.

Not only does it worsen the climate crisis — it's also linked to illicit financial activity like money laundering.

We need financial transparency reforms to combat these harmful crimes.

8/1/2024, 10:00:03 PM

The statement addresses a significant public issue, namely environmental crimes and illicit finance, and highlights a new initiative by the U.S. Treasury to combat these issues. The tone is positive and supportive of the initiative, and the intent is to inform the public about the steps being taken to address environmental crimes and their associated financial activities.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement strives to do no harm and instead focuses on positive actions being taken to combat environmental crimes, which aligns well with this principle. [+2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the negative impacts of environmental crimes on local communities and ecosystems, and by supporting efforts to combat these crimes. [+2]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses the platform to inform the public about a significant initiative aimed at bettering society by addressing environmental and financial crimes, which aligns well with this principle. [+2]