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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Charlie Crist on Environment
Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • 1992: Elected to State Senate on pro-environment message. (Feb 2014)
  • Asked BP to pay $65M for tourism promotion, after oil spill. (Feb 2014)
  • Let state-run insurance carrier compete in private market. (Jun 2012)
  • Appropriate $100 million to continue to restore Everglades. (Mar 2007)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Ron DeSantis on Environment
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Create Resilient Florida program to deal with flooding. (Mar 2021)
  • Must be bold in tackling Florida's water problems. (Mar 2019)
  • Deal with Red Tide: clean the water; build a reservoir. (Oct 2018)
  • Stop Lake Okeechobee discharges that caused algae crisis. (Aug 2018)
  • Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Nikki Fried on Environment
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Nikki Fried on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Gillum on Environment
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Gillum on other issues.
  • Redirect freshwater flow, with pollution standards. (Oct 2018)
  • Properly fund Florida Forever and Everglades restorations. (Aug 2018)
  • EPA has critical role in protecting us from toxic pollution. (Jun 2018)
  • EPA protects our families from corporate toxic pollution. (Mar 2018)
Gwen Graham on Environment
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • Protect natural heritage & open space for future generations. (Nov 2014)
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Philip Levine on Environment
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for Philip Levine on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wayne Messam on Environment
FL Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Messam on other issues.
  • Nuclear energy falls short; no new nuke plants. (Apr 2019)
  • Supports fighting climate change. (Mar 2019)
Bill Nelson on Environment
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • From space you can see how we're messing up Earth. (Sep 2020)
  • Lake Okeechobee water is murky, but it's a state issue. (Aug 2018)
  • Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES 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 YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 60% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Adam Putnam on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • Unravel the EPA mess; it kills jobs & increases costs. (Jan 2017)
  • 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 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Rick Scott on Environment
Republican Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • OpEd: Protestors blame Scott for red tide algae bloom. (Sep 2018)
  • Repealed mandatory septic tank inspection & cut state DEP. (Sep 2018)
  • Emergency $9M to cope with red tide algae bloom. (Sep 2018)
  • Lake Okeechobee water is murky, but it's a federal issue. (Aug 2018)
  • Break tourism records while protecting our environment. (Mar 2014)
  • Lay off DEP staff; environmental compliance & no enforcement. (Aug 2013)
  • Base environmental policy on sound science, not politics. (Nov 2010)
Alexander Snitker on Environment
Libertarian Lt. Governor Challenger: Click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Charlie Crist on Environment
Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • 1992: Elected to State Senate on pro-environment message. (Feb 2014)
  • Asked BP to pay $65M for tourism promotion, after oil spill. (Feb 2014)
  • Let state-run insurance carrier compete in private market. (Jun 2012)
  • Appropriate $100 million to continue to restore Everglades. (Mar 2007)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Ron DeSantis on Environment
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Create Resilient Florida program to deal with flooding. (Mar 2021)
  • Must be bold in tackling Florida's water problems. (Mar 2019)
  • Deal with Red Tide: clean the water; build a reservoir. (Oct 2018)
  • Stop Lake Okeechobee discharges that caused algae crisis. (Aug 2018)
  • Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Edward Janowski on Environment
Independent candidate for Florida U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Edward Janowski on other issues.
  • Rein in EPA along with other bureaucracies. (Mar 2018)
David Jolly on Environment
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • We need comprehensive Natural Disaster Insurance. (Mar 2014)
  • Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jul 2014)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Pam Keith on Environment
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Pam Keith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carlos Lopez-Cantera on Environment
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Carlos Lopez-Cantera on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patrick Murphy on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Vital to Florida's future that we protect our environment. (Sep 2016)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Bill Nelson on Environment
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • From space you can see how we're messing up Earth. (Sep 2020)
  • Lake Okeechobee water is murky, but it's a state issue. (Aug 2018)
  • Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES 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 YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 60% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Marco Rubio on Environment
Republican Florida Senator: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Marco Rubio on other issues.
  • Property rights are a basic right; eminent domain attacks it. (Oct 2015)
  • Kelo case was egregiously flawed; limit eminent domain. (Oct 2015)
  • Co-sponsored bill to prevent "soring" of show horses. (Sep 2015)
  • Fix environment with free market, not government mandates. (Feb 2014)
  • State-run insurance carriers mean more taxpayer subsidies. (Jun 2012)
  • Partner with private companies for transportation system. (Nov 2006)
  • Hurricane Savings Accounts for homeowners' insurance. (Nov 2006)
  • Utilize toll revenues to widen & improve expressways. (Nov 2006)
  • Increase funding for making homes hurricane-resistant. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jul 2013)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
Rick Scott on Environment
Republican Challenger for FL Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • OpEd: Protestors blame Scott for red tide algae bloom. (Sep 2018)
  • Repealed mandatory septic tank inspection & cut state DEP. (Sep 2018)
  • Emergency $9M to cope with red tide algae bloom. (Sep 2018)
  • Lake Okeechobee water is murky, but it's a federal issue. (Aug 2018)
  • Break tourism records while protecting our environment. (Mar 2014)
  • Lay off DEP staff; environmental compliance & no enforcement. (Aug 2013)
  • Base environmental policy on sound science, not politics. (Nov 2010)

House:

Gus Bilirakis on Environment
Republican: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Gus Bilirakis 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 YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (May 2012)
  • Rated 0% 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)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Dan Bongino on Environment
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Bongino on other issues.
  • Environmental dictates impoverish working families. (Mar 2012)
  • Environmental dictates impoverish working families. (Mar 2012)
Corrine Brown on Environment
Democratic Representative (FL-3): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Corrine Brown 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 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Vern Buchanan on Environment
Republican: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Vern Buchanan on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Kathy Castor on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Kathy Castor 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)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Mar 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-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)
Curt Clawson on Environment
Republican (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Curt Clawson on other issues.
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Ander Crenshaw on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-4): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ander Crenshaw 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 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 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)
  • Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Charlie Crist on Environment
Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • 1992: Elected to State Senate on pro-environment message. (Feb 2014)
  • Asked BP to pay $65M for tourism promotion, after oil spill. (Feb 2014)
  • Let state-run insurance carrier compete in private market. (Jun 2012)
  • Appropriate $100 million to continue to restore Everglades. (Mar 2007)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Carlos Curbelo on Environment
Republican House Member (District 26): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Carlos Curbelo on other issues.
  • Co-chair of Climate Solutions Caucus, but rated 23% by LCV. (Feb 2018)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Val Demings on Environment
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Ted Deutch on Environment
Democrat (District 21): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ted Deutch on other issues.
  • Proper environmental stewardship to protect the Everglades. (Nov 2010)
  • Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Mario Diaz-Balart on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-25): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Mario Diaz-Balart 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 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)
  • 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 expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Neal Dunn on Environment
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Neal Dunn on other issues.
  • Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2017)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Lois Frankel on Environment
Democrat (District 22): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lois Frankel on other issues.
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Matt Gaetz on Environment
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Matt Gaetz on other issues.
  • Introduced bill to abolish the EPA. (Feb 2018)
  • Introduced legislation to abolish the EPA. (Feb 2018)
  • Environmental regulations are job-killing overreach. (Nov 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Joe Garcia on Environment
Democrat (District 26): Click here for Joe Garcia on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gwen Graham on Environment
Democratic House Member (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • Protect natural heritage & open space for future generations. (Nov 2014)
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Alan Grayson on Environment
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson 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)
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (May 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Alcee Hastings on Environment
Democratic Representative (FL-23): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Alcee Hastings 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 $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 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Sponsored bill to add polar bear 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)
  • Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
David Jolly on Environment
Republican (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • We need comprehensive Natural Disaster Insurance. (Mar 2014)
  • Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jul 2014)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Al Lawson on Environment
Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Al Lawson on other issues.
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Brian Mast on Environment
Republican (District 18): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Mast on other issues.
  • Repair infrastructure surrounding Lake Okeechobee. (Nov 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Kendrick Meek on Environment
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek 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 NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
John Mica on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-7): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for John Mica 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 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)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 25% 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)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Jeff Miller on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Miller on other issues.
  • Protect resources while promoting economic growth. (Oct 2001)
  • 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)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% 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)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Environment
Democrat (District 26): Click here for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Stephanie Murphy on Environment
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Murphy on other issues.
  • Strong advocate for clean air and water. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Rich Nugent on Environment
Republican (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rich Nugent 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)
Bill Posey on Environment
Republican (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bill Posey 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)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Francis Rooney on Environment
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Francis Rooney on other issues.
  • Stop release of polluted water from Lake Okeechobee. (Nov 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Tom Rooney on Environment
Republican (District 17): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Rooney 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)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-18): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen 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 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 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Dennis Ross on Environment
Republican (District 15): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Ross on other issues.
  • 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)
John Rutherford on Environment
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Rutherford on other issues.
  • Hand power back to our community from federal overreach. (Nov 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Donna Shalala on Environment
Democrat (District 27): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Donna Shalala on other issues.
  • Agrees with the proponents and goals of the Green New Deal. (Mar 2019)
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund endorses Shalala. (Sep 2018)
Darren Soto on Environment
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Darren Soto on other issues.
  • Called on EPA to maintain & strengthen Clean Water Act. (May 2020)
  • Named Champion of the Everglades by Audubon Florida. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Steve Southerland on Environment
Republican (District 2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Steve Southerland on other issues.
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated 0% 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. (Jun 2013)
  • Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2014)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2014)
Ross Spano on Environment
Republican (District 15): Click here for Ross Spano on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Greg Steube on Environment
Republican (District 17): Click here for Greg Steube on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Waltz on Environment
Republican (District 6): Click here for Michael Waltz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Environment
Democratic Representative (FL-20): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Wasserman Schultz 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Dan Webster on Environment
Republican (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Webster on other issues.
  • Reauthorize the Endangered Species Act. (Nov 1998)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Frederica Wilson on Environment
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Frederica Wilson on other issues.
  • Protect the Everglades for the next generation. (Oct 2011)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jun 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Ted Yoho on Environment
Republican (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ted Yoho on other issues.
  • 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Haridopolos on Environment
Republican 2012 Senate primary challenger: Click here for Mike Haridopolos on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Augustus Invictus on Environment
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senator (withdrew Dec. 2017): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Augustus Invictus on other issues.
  • Respecting environment over business is a must. (May 2016)
Ron DeSantis on Environment
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 6): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Create Resilient Florida program to deal with flooding. (Mar 2021)
  • Must be bold in tackling Florida's water problems. (Mar 2019)
  • Deal with Red Tide: clean the water; build a reservoir. (Oct 2018)
  • Stop Lake Okeechobee discharges that caused algae crisis. (Aug 2018)
  • Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Patrick Murphy on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Vital to Florida's future that we protect our environment. (Sep 2016)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Trey Radel on Environment
Republican (resigned 2014) (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Trey Radel on other issues.
  • Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
Bill Young on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-10): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Bill Young 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 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Jeb Bush on Environment
Former FL Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
  • Eminent domain should not be used for private purposes. (Feb 2016)
  • Repeal EPA restrictions on clean water and clean power. (Nov 2015)
  • Let the market decide on RFS' ethanol in gasoline. (Mar 2015)
  • 1990s: Compensate landowners; 2010s: state-run conservation. (Jan 2015)
  • Florida Forever: $1B for environmental land purchases. (Dec 2009)
  • Everglades are "crown jewel" of Florida environmental legacy. (Dec 2009)
  • Acceler8: $1.5B plan for Everglades restoration. (Dec 2009)
  • Declined results of state survey to limit urban sprawl. (Dec 2009)
  • 2004: Universal praise for handling spate of hurricanes. (Feb 2007)
  • 1,920-acre development on edge of Everglades. (Feb 2007)
  • New marine sanctuary to protect the Florida Keys. (Mar 2004)
  • Drilling in Gulf of Mexico hurts Florida tourism industry. (Jan 2001)
  • Restrict Eminent Domain; most severe of all govt powers. (Jun 2000)
  • Let industries “self-audit”; compensate for “takings”. (Jul 1998)
  • 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)
Bill McBride on Environment
Former Democrat Challenger (2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill McBride on other issues.
  • Clean up brownfields; avoid unsustainable economy. (Sep 2002)
Janet Reno on Environment
Former Democratic Challenger (2006), and Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Janet Reno on other issues.
  • Use the law to protect the environment. (Apr 1993)
Michael Bilirakis on Environment
Republican (Retired 2006) (District 9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bilirakis 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)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 20% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Charles Canady on Environment
Former GOP (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charles Canady on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Betty Castor on Environment
2004 former Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Betty Castor on other issues.
  • Protect the Everglades, the CWA, and SuperFund. (Sep 2004)
Peter Deutsch on Environment
Former Democratic Senate challenger (2004); US Rep.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Peter Deutsch on Environment
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Tillie Fowler on Environment
Former GOP (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tillie Fowler on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Porter Goss on Environment
Republican (Until 2004) (District 14): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Porter Goss on other issues.
  • 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 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Bob Graham on Environment
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bob Graham on other issues.
  • Pledges to be most pro-environment president ever. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
  • Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
  • Rated 68% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
  • Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
Katherine Harris on Environment
Republican challenger (2006); Former US Representative: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris 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 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Katherine Harris on Environment
Republican (until 2007) (District 13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris 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 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Connie Mack on Environment
Former Republican Senator (until 2000): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack 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)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
Bill McCollum on Environment
Former Republican challenger (2004); former US Rep.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Bill McCollum on Environment
Republican (Until 2001) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Carrie Meek on Environment
Democrat (retired 2002) (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carrie Meek on other issues.
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
Bob Smith on Environment
Republican Sr Senator (NH; retired 2002): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Bob Smith on other issues.
  • ESA: more recovery & delisting; more State & private role. (Aug 1999)
  • Protect environment andprotect property rights. (Aug 1999)
  • Clarify jurisdiction to allow property-taking disputes. (Aug 1999)
  • Superfund: involve communities in brownfield cleanup. (Aug 1999)
  • Pro-community & pro-schools trumps pro-environment. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • 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)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
Karen Thurman on Environment
Former Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Karen Thurman on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
  • Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
Sandy Adams on Environment
Republican (Lost 2012 primary) (District 24): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sandy Adams on other issues.
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Allen Boyd on Environment
Democratic Representative (FL-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Allen Boyd 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 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 60% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
Dennis Bradley on Environment
2010 Veterans Party Senate challenger: Click here for Dennis Bradley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ginny Brown-Waite on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-5): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ginny Brown-Waite 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 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)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Jim Davis on Environment
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Davis on other issues.
  • 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 NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Bernard DeCastro on Environment
2010 Constitution Party Challenger: Click here for Bernard DeCastro on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lincoln Diaz-Balart on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-21): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Diaz-Balart 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 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 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
Tom Feeney on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-24): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tom Feeney on other issues.
  • 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 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 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Mark Foley on Environment
Republican (District 16): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mark Foley on other issues.
  • 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 NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (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 20% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Jeff Greene on Environment
2010 Democratic challenger: Click here for Jeff Greene on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harry Johnston on Environment
Democrat (1988-1996) (District 7): Click here for Harry Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ric Keller on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ric Keller on other issues.
  • 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 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 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Ron Klein on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klein 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)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Suzanne Kosmas on Environment
Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 24): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Suzanne Kosmas 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)
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
George LeMieux on Environment
2012 Republican Primary Challenger: Click here for George LeMieux on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Connie Mack IV on Environment
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Criticizes agricultural tax breaks for grazing land. (Oct 2012)
  • 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)
Tim Mahoney on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Mahoney on other issues.
  • 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)
Mel Martinez on Environment
Republican Jr Senator (FL); previously Secretary of H.U.D.: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mel Martinez on other issues.
  • Open more federal lands for hunting and shooting. (Aug 2004)
  • 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)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Kendrick Meek on Environment
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek 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 NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
Dan Miller on Environment
Republican (retired) (District 13): Click here for Dan Miller on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Adam Putnam on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • Unravel the EPA mess; it kills jobs & increases costs. (Jan 2017)
  • 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 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Joe Scarborough on Environment
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Scarborough on other issues.
  • It's the job of conservatives to conserve. (Oct 2010)
Clay Shaw on Environment
Republican (District 22): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Clay Shaw 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 NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (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 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Alexander Snitker on Environment
2010 Libertarian challenger: Click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cliff Stearns on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Cliff Stearns 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)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal requirements for compact fluorescent bulbs. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Dave Weldon on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Robert Wexler on Environment
Democratic Representative (FL-19): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Robert Wexler 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)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Kat Cammack on Environment
Republican (District 3): Click here for Kat Cammack on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Val Demings on Environment
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Byron Donalds on Environment
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Byron Donalds on other issues.
  • Support waterways without too much regulation. (Feb 2021)
  • High-level summits on toxic algae and red tide. (Nov 2020)
Scott Franklin on Environment
Republican (District 15): Click here for Scott Franklin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carlos Gimenez on Environment
Republican (District 26): Click here for Carlos Gimenez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Grayson on Environment
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson 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)
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (May 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Connie Mack IV on Environment
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Criticizes agricultural tax breaks for grazing land. (Oct 2012)
  • 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)
David Rivera on Environment
Republican (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Rivera on other issues.
  • Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Maria Elvira Salazar on Environment
Republican (District 27): Click here for Maria Elvira Salazar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dave Weldon on Environment
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Allen West on Environment
Republican (District 22): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Allen West on other issues.
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 63% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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