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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Stacey Abrams on Environment
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stacey Abrams on other issues.
  • Hurricane recovery is a 10-month process, not 10 days. (Oct 2018)
  • Stay on top of environmental waste & clean-up. (Aug 2017)
Keisha Lance Bottoms on Environment
Atlanta Mayor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Keisha Lance Bottoms on other issues.
  • Acquired land to increase public parks in Atlanta. (Feb 2020)
Casey Cagle on Environment
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Casey Cagle on other issues.
  • Rated 50% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Nov 2006)
Jason Carter on Environment
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Carter on other issues.
  • Concept of GMO foods ok, but look at pros & cons. (Feb 2014)
  • Educate residents about water conservation. (Nov 2012)
Nathan Deal on Environment
Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Nathan Deal on other issues.
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Shane Hazel on Environment
Libertarian challenger for Governor: Click here for Shane Hazel on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hunter Hill on Environment
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Hunter Hill on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Hunt on Environment
Libertarian Governor Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Hunt on other issues.
  • Human needs over animal rights. (Sep 2014)
Vernon Jones on Environment
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Jones on other issues.
  • Supports CWA, CAA, CAFE but also nukes. (Jul 2008)
  • Capture methane gas from landfills for electricity. (Jun 2008)
Brian Kemp on Environment
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Kemp on other issues.
  • Rated 47% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Nov 2006)
Kandiss Taylor on Environment
Republican Challenger: Click here for Kandiss Taylor on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Jim Barksdale on Environment
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for Jim Barksdale on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Barrow on Environment
Democratic Representative (GA-12): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Barrow on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
  • Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
Paul Broun on Environment
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Paul Broun on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Repeal requirements for compact fluorescent bulbs. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
Jason Carter on Environment
Democratic challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Carter on other issues.
  • Concept of GMO foods ok, but look at pros & cons. (Feb 2014)
  • Educate residents about water conservation. (Nov 2012)
Doug Collins on Environment
Republican challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Doug Collins on other issues.
  • Co-sponsored Stopping EPA Overreach Act. (Nov 2020)
  • Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Phil Gingrey on Environment
Republican Representative (GA-11): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Phil Gingrey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Derrick Grayson on Environment
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for Derrick Grayson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Karen Handel on Environment
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Karen Handel on other issues.
  • 1992: Spokesperson for Fur Info Council, against PETA. (Sep 2012)
Shane Hazel on Environment
Libertarian Senate nominee: Click here for Shane Hazel on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Johnny Isakson on Environment
Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Johnny Isakson on other issues.
  • Protect environment while providing for economic opportunity. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2014)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Jack Kingston on Environment
Republican Representative (GA-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jack Kingston on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Matt Lieberman on Environment
Democratic challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for Matt Lieberman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kelly Loeffler on Environment
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for Kelly Loeffler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Ossoff on Environment
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jon Ossoff on other issues.
  • Reverse Trump rollbacks of environmental standards. (Nov 2020)
  • Aggressive protection of endangered species and habitats. (Jul 2020)
  • Investigate failures to enforce environmental laws. (Apr 2017)
  • Pro-GHG restrictions, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
David Perdue on Environment
Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Perdue on other issues.
  • Roll back stifling Obama-era regulations. (Nov 2020)
  • Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2014)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
  • Anti-GHG restrictions, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Tom Price on Environment
Republican Representative (GA-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Price on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Valencia Stovall on Environment
Independent challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Valencia Stovall on other issues.
  • Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (Oct 2020)
  • Global Stewardship for sustainable practices. (Oct 2020)
Amanda Swafford on Environment
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Amanda Swafford on other issues.
  • Rights to clean air & water should be court-enforceable. (Oct 2014)
Ed Tarver on Environment
Democratic GA-2 Senate Challenger: Click here for Ed Tarver on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ted Terry on Environment
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Ted Terry on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Teresa Tomlinson on Environment
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Teresa Tomlinson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Raphael Warnock on Environment
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Raphael Warnock on other issues.
  • Environmental justice is on the ballot. (Nov 2020)
  • Pro-GHG restrictions, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)

House:

Rick Allen on Environment
Republican House Member (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Allen on other issues.
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
John Barrow on Environment
Democratic Representative (GA-12): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Barrow on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
  • Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
Sanford Bishop on Environment
Democratic Representative (GA-2): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Sanford Bishop on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 35% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
  • Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Buddy Carter on Environment
Republican House Member (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Buddy Carter on other issues.
  • Supports dredging project for the Savannah harbor. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Doug Collins on Environment
Republican (District 9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Doug Collins on other issues.
  • Co-sponsored Stopping EPA Overreach Act. (Nov 2020)
  • Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Drew Ferguson on Environment
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Drew Ferguson on other issues.
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Tom Graves on Environment
Republican (District 14): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Graves on other issues.
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Jody Hice on Environment
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jody Hice on other issues.
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Hank Johnson on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Hank Johnson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
John Lewis on Environment
Democratic Representative (GA-5): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for John Lewis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
Barry Loudermilk on Environment
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Barry Loudermilk on other issues.
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Lucy McBath on Environment
Democrat (District 6): Click here for Lucy McBath on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Ossoff on Environment
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jon Ossoff on other issues.
  • Reverse Trump rollbacks of environmental standards. (Nov 2020)
  • Aggressive protection of endangered species and habitats. (Jul 2020)
  • Investigate failures to enforce environmental laws. (Apr 2017)
  • Pro-GHG restrictions, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Tom Price on Environment
Republican Representative (GA-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Price on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Austin Scott on Environment
Republican (District 8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Austin Scott on other issues.
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Mar 2013)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
David Scott on Environment
Democratic Representative (GA-13): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for David Scott on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 50% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Lynn Westmoreland on Environment
Republican Representative (GA-8): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Westmoreland on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Rob Woodall on Environment
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rob Woodall on other issues.
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Sonny Perdue on Environment
Republican GA Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sonny Perdue on other issues.
  • Responsibility is to leave the land better than we found it. (Dec 2018)
Tom Price on Environment
Republican Representative (GA-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Price on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Allen Buckley on Environment
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Allen Buckley on other issues.
  • Enforce responsibility regarding land, water, air & wildlife. (May 2016)
  • Preserve the EPA within bounds of statutory rights. (Feb 2016)
  • Favors a strong federal EPA. (Jun 2004)
Bob Barr on Environment
Republican Challenger (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Barr on other issues.
  • Human beings are more important than mussels. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted to reauthorize the Clean Water Act. (May 1995)
Phil Gingrey on Environment
Republican Representative (GA-11): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Phil Gingrey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Jack Kingston on Environment
Republican Representative (GA-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jack Kingston on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Roy Barnes on Environment
Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Roy Barnes on other issues.
  • More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
  • Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
  • Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
  • Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)
Max Burns on Environment
Republican (Until 2004) (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Max Burns on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Max Cleland on Environment
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Max Cleland on other issues.
  • Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
Mac Collins on Environment
2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mac Collins on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Mac Collins on Environment
Former Republican (until 2005) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mac Collins on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Paul Coverdell on Environment
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Paul Coverdell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted NO on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
  • Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
Newt Gingrich on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Newt Gingrich on other issues.
  • EPA should not regulate dust storms in Iowa. (Jan 2012)
  • Critical Katrina recovery by energetic church volunteers. (Jun 2011)
  • Replace EPA with new Environmental Solutions Agency. (Feb 2011)
  • Correct use of DDT doesn't harm humans nor environment. (May 2010)
  • Tragic Kelo case confiscated private property. (May 2010)
  • Green conservatism: market-oriented, incentive-led. (May 2010)
  • Katrina's collapse of New Orleans was avoidable. (Dec 2007)
  • Boston's Big Dig was a classic pork barrel project. (Dec 2007)
  • Reject apocalyptic warnings; they only lead to higher taxes. (Dec 2007)
  • Greatest enviro dangers are poverty & command bureaucracy. (Sep 2007)
  • Combine healthy environment and a healthy economy. (Dec 2006)
  • Encourage public-private partnerships like Land Trusts. (Oct 2005)
  • Minimize human impact; establish more parks. (Jul 1996)
  • 1995: Entrepreneurial scientific approach to environment. (Apr 1996)
  • Early 1980s: co-sponsored Endangered Species Act. (Jun 1995)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Denise Majette on Environment
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Denise Majette on other issues.
  • Strengthen Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. (Aug 2004)
  • More open space; less commercial logging in USFS land. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 80% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Denise Majette on Environment
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Denise Majette on other issues.
  • Strengthen Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. (Aug 2004)
  • More open space; less commercial logging in USFS land. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 80% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Zell Miller on Environment
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Zell Miller on other issues.
  • Protection of 100,000 Georgia acres is great achievement. (Jan 1998)
  • River Care 2000: protect 5,700 acres of habitat. (Sep 1996)
  • Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Sam Nunn on Environment
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sam Nunn on other issues.
  • Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
  • Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
Mary Squires on Environment
2004 former Democratic challenger; State Senator: Click here for Mary Squires on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dale Cardwell on Environment
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Dale Cardwell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Saxby Chambliss on Environment
Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Saxby Chambliss on other issues.
  • Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
Saxby Chambliss on Environment
Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Saxby Chambliss on other issues.
  • Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
Nathan Deal on Environment
Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Nathan Deal on other issues.
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Johnny Isakson on Environment
Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Johnny Isakson on other issues.
  • Protect environment while providing for economic opportunity. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2014)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Vernon Jones on Environment
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Jones on other issues.
  • Supports CWA, CAA, CAFE but also nukes. (Jul 2008)
  • Capture methane gas from landfills for electricity. (Jun 2008)
Mike Keown on Environment
Former GOP Challenger (2010) (District 2): Click here for Mike Keown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rand Knight on Environment
Democrat Challenger: Click here for Rand Knight on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Josh Lanier on Environment
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Josh Lanier on other issues.
  • Help cities with mass transit and farmers in small towns too. (Jun 2008)
John Linder on Environment
Republican Representative (GA-7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for John Linder on other issues.
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Jim Marshall on Environment
Democratic Representative (GA-3): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jim Marshall on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 57% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2010)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
Jim Martin on Environment
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Martin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cynthia McKinney on Environment
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Cynthia McKinney on other issues.
  • We need sustainable production and consumption policies. (Jan 2008)
  • Add organic farming, sustainability, and GM ban to Farm Bill. (Jan 2008)
  • Recognize Katrina victims as Internally Displaced Persons. (Jan 2008)
  • Assess toxic contaminants in aftermath of Katrina & Rita. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Sponsored bill prohibiting commercial logging on public land. (Apr 2001)
Charlie Norwood on Environment
Republican (District 10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Norwood on other issues.
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Michelle Nunn on Environment
Former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Nunn on other issues.
  • Preserved 85 acre marshland with conservation easements. (Aug 2014)
  • Invest in deepening Savannah harbor. (Oct 2013)
Mike Thurmond on Environment
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for Mike Thurmond on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carolyn Bourdeaux on Environment
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carolyn Bourdeaux on other issues.
Paul Broun on Environment
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Paul Broun on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Repeal requirements for compact fluorescent bulbs. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
Andrew Clyde on Environment
Republican (District 9): Click here for Andrew Clyde on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marjorie Taylor Greene on Environment
Republican (District 14): Click here for Marjorie Taylor Greene on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matt Gurtler on Environment
Republican (District 9): Click here for Matt Gurtler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kwanza Hall on Environment
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Kwanza Hall on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Karen Handel on Environment
Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Karen Handel on other issues.
  • 1992: Spokesperson for Fur Info Council, against PETA. (Sep 2012)
Latham Saddler on Environment
Republican Challenger: Click here for Latham Saddler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Renee Unterman on Environment
Republican (District 7): Click here for Renee Unterman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nikema Williams on Environment
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Nikema Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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