Survey of 2018 House campaign websites: on Environment


Kelly Armstrong: Crack down on environmental extremist protesters

Kelly supported new rules to crack down on extremist protesters. The DAPL protests exposed some serious flaws in our century code and Kelly supported legislation that strengthened our laws and provided our law enforcement the tools they need to defend us against people who have no respect for our laws or our citizens. No longer will out-of-state environmental extremists get away with causing destruction and chaos in North Dakota.
Source: 2018 ND-0 House campaign website ArmstrongND.com May 12, 2020

Jared Golden: Fully fund the Environmental Protection Agency

Source: 2018 ME-2 House campaign website JaredGoldenForCongress.com May 8, 2020

Michael Cloud: We don't need the EPA passing intrusive regulations

Texans are leaders in agriculture and the best stewards of Texas land. Our farmers and ranchers do not need the EPA or other government agencies interfering with property rights or passing unnecessary, intrusive regulations. We must continue to pursue energy independence.
Source: 2018 TX-27 House campaign website CloudForCongress.com May 1, 2020

Michael Cloud: Do not need the EPA interfering with property rights

Texans are leaders in agriculture and the best stewards of Texas land. Our farmers and ranchers do not need the EPA or other government agencies interfering with property rights or passing unnecessary, intrusive regulations.
Source: 2018 TX-27 House campaign website CloudForCongress.com May 1, 2020

Mikie Sherrill: Construct a new rail tunnel to New York

For more than two decades, we've waited for the construction of a new rail tunnel to New York. The Northeast produces 20% of our nation's GDP and moving this project forward will help our national economy by creating jobs, attracting businesses, and making our workers more productive by cutting commuting times. The federal government must honor its agreement and commit to funding its share of the Gateway project.
Source: 2018 NJ-11 House campaign website MikieSherrill.com Apr 29, 2020

Dean Phillips: Keep aquatic invasive species out of our lakes and rivers

Invasive species have infested lakes in and around Minnesota. Preventing international ships from dumping their ballast water in the Great Lakes and spreading invasive species requires federal action. Dean will work to build on multi-state compacts and cooperation between governments at all levels in the Great Lakes region. Dean will support federal research into new treatment methods, so that infestation by aquatic invasive species will no longer be a death sentence for a lake.
Source: 2018 MN-3 House campaign website PhillipsForCongress.org Apr 28, 2020

Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon: $6M in EPA funds to improve water quality

Congresswoman Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon, announced the approval of $6,240,193 in federal funds appropriated by the Environmental Protection Agency for the Environmental Control Board and the Department of Health and Human Services for child care services, health services and for Centers of Control and Disease Prevention.

This allocation of funds will help the Environmental Quality Board to continue its water quality management planning program to improve deteriorated water.

Source: 2018 PR-0 House campaign website gonzalez-colon.house.gov Mar 11, 2019

Jahana Hayes: Pro-actively protect natural assets, waterways, & open space

We are fortunate to have several important lakes and rivers. These waterways provide a venue for both passive and active recreation; they have and continue to be local economic drivers. We must do all we can to preserve and protect these natural assets. We have to be proactive to address algae blooms and invasive species. I am ready to fight for open space and funds to clean up Brownfields. I will be a strong voice and vote to preserve, protect, and enhance our environment.
Source: 2018 CT-5 House campaign website JahanaHayes.com Nov 6, 2018

David Trone: Against proposal to cut EPA budget by $2.5B

Trump's proposed FY 2019 budget would cut $2.5 billion in funding from the EPA. These cuts would be devastating to an agency that is already stretched thin. The EPA was created by Republican President Richard Nixon. Democrats and Republicans should be able to work together to ensure that the agency has the funding it needs to carry out its important mission.
Source: 2018 MD-6 House campaign website DavidTronecom Oct 29, 2018

Deb Haaland: Fight for access to clean water, air, and housing

We need to act fast to counteract climate change and keep fossil fuels in the ground. I pledge to vote against all new fossil fuel infrastructure and to fight for 100% clean energy. I will fight for tribal nations across the country who are battling the fossil fuel industry in their backyards. I will fight for all families for access to clean water, air, and housing that allows us to raise our families with dignity. We need strong environmental protections to ensure this across industries.
Source: 2018 NM-1st House campaign website DebForCongress.com Oct 9, 2018

Lori Trahan: Hold responsible those who pollute the biosphere

Lori will hold those who sully the environment and pollute the biosphere responsible for their actions. Clean air and clean water are human rights. Lori knows that low-income communities of color are disproportionately saddled with high levels of pollution and toxic hazards. Lori understands that climate change will affect low-income and minority communities. Lori will work towards comprehensive climate change policies that do not leave any demographic behind.
Source: 2018 Massachusetts 3rd House campaign website LoriTrahan.com Oct 9, 2018

Ayanna Pressley: Empower the EPA; strengthen clean air & water laws

Donald Trump and the Republican Congress have shown their desire to roll back important regulations on pollution, eliminate protected lands, and permit destructive practices like offshore oil exploration that jeopardize public health and put the interests of big polluters ahead of children and families. Ayanna will fight to empower the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and strengthen laws that keep our air and water clean.
Source: 2018 MA 7th House campaign website AyannaPressley.com Jul 4, 2018

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2020 Presidential contenders on Environment:
  Democrats running for President:
Sen.Michael Bennet (D-CO)
V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE)
Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC)
Gov.Steve Bullock (D-MT)
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI)
Rep.John Delaney (D-MD)
Rep.Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Gov.Deval Patrick (D-MA)
Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
CEO Tom Steyer (D-CA)
Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Marianne Williamson (D-CA)
CEO Andrew Yang (D-NY)

2020 Third Party Candidates:
Rep.Justin Amash (L-MI)
CEO Don Blankenship (C-WV)
Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI)
Howie Hawkins (G-NY)
Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
Howard Schultz(I-WA)
Gov.Jesse Ventura (I-MN) 		Republicans running for President:
Sen.Ted Cruz(R-TX)
Gov.Larry Hogan (R-MD)
Gov.John Kasich(R-OH)
V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
Gov.Mark Sanford (R-SC)
Pres.Donald Trump(R-NY)
Rep.Joe Walsh (R-IL)
Gov.Bill Weld(R-MA & L-NY)

2020 Withdrawn Democratic Candidates:
Sen.Stacey Abrams (D-GA)
Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-NYC)
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Sen.Mike Gravel (D-AK)
Sen.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Gov.John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Gov.Jay Inslee (D-WA)
Mayor Wayne Messam (D-FL)
Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Rep.Beto O`Rourke (D-TX)
Rep.Tim Ryan (D-CA)
Adm.Joe Sestak (D-PA)
Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
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