Denise Majette on Environment
Strengthen Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act
I am committed to reducing pollutants in our air and water, and oppose efforts by the Bush Administration to weaken federal environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act & the Clean Air Act. I support setting aside unique natural areas for preservation,
which is why I introduced the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. This measure has been approved by the House. I will continue to work to preserve and protect critical wildlife habitats and pristine areas for future generations to enjoy.
Source: Campaign website, majetteforsenate.org, "Issues"
Aug 13, 2004
More open space; less commercial logging in USFS land
Majette supports the following principles regarding the environment: - Strengthen the regulation and enforcement of the Clean Water Act.
- Strengthen the regulation and enforcement of the Clean Air Act.
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Provide tax credits for state & local bonds to preserve open spaces, build parks, improve water quality and redevelop brownfields.
- Support the National Forest Protection and Restoration Act prohibiting commercial logging in our national forests.
Source: 2002 Congressional National Political Awareness Test
Jul 2, 2002
Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects.
Vote to adopt the conference report on the bill that would reduce and expedite (speed up) environmental and judicial reviews of forest thinning projects. The bill would authorize $760 million a year from fiscal 2004 to fiscal 2008. The Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service would have the authorization to remove vegetation that could cause or assist the spread of wildfires, disease or insect infestation. All forest thinning project would come after public meetings had been held. Forest thinning would be restricted to land that is within a 1.5 miles of at-risk communities , high-risk land that serves as a home for threatened and endangered species, high-risk land in the area of municipal water sources and and high-risk land that is specifically susceptible to disease or insect infestation.
Reference: Healthy Forests Restoration Act;
Bill HR 1904
; vote number 2003-656
on Nov 21, 2003
Rated 80% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes.
Majette scores 80% by the LCV on environmental issues
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is the political voice of the national environmental movement and the only organization devoted full-time to shaping a pro-environment Congress and White House. We run tough and effective campaigns to defeat anti-environment candidates, and support those leaders who stand up for a clean, healthy future for America. Through our National Environmental Scorecard and Presidential Report Card we hold Congress and the Administration accountable for their actions on the environment. Through regional offices, we build coalitions, promote grassroots power, and train the next generation of environmental leaders.
The 2003 National Environmental Scorecard provides objective, factual information about the environmental voting records of all Members of the first session of the 108th Congress. This Scorecard represents the consensus of experts from 20 respected environmental and conservation organizations who selected the key votes on which Members of Congress should be graded. LCV scores votes on the most important issues of the year, including environmental health and safety protections, resource conservation, and spending for environmental programs. Scores are calculated by dividing the number of pro-environment votes by the total number of votes scored. The votes included in this Scorecard presented Members of Congress with a real choice on protecting the environment and help distinguish which legislators are working for environmental protection. Except in rare circumstances, the Scorecard excludes consensus action on the environment and issues on which no recorded votes occurred.
Source: LCV website 03n-LCV on Dec 31, 2003