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Daniel Biss on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Daniel Biss on other issues.
  • Fully renewable energy. (Sep 2017)
Jeanne Ives on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger for IL Governor: Click here for Jeanne Ives on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Kennedy on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Kennedy on other issues.
  • Lack of clean energy hurts competitiveness. (Sep 2017)
Ameya Pawar on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ameya Pawar on other issues.
  • Must confront climate change. (Sep 2017)
J.B. Pritzker on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for J.B. Pritzker on other issues.
  • Won't sign an energy bill written by utility companies. (Jan 2020)
  • Climate change is a real threat. (Nov 2018)
  • Support Paris Agreement, renewable energy. (Sep 2017)
Pat Quinn on Energy & Oil
Democratic Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Pat Quinn on other issues.
  • $400M for IL as center of Midwestern high-speed rail network. (Jan 2010)
  • Invest in both clean coal and wind power. (Jan 2010)
  • Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
Bruce Rauner on Energy & Oil
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Rauner on other issues.
  • Relax emission limits to save coal-fired power plants. (Nov 2018)
  • Green energy part of future mix. (Jul 2017)

Senate:

IL 2022: 2022 IL Governor's race

Mark Curran on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Curran on other issues.
  • Yes to cleaner fuel but some climate ideas are alarmist. (Nov 2020)
  • Yes to cleaner fuel but some climate ideas are alarmist. (Nov 2020)
  • Not convinced climate change is current threat to humankind. (Jan 2020)
  • Opposes "far-left radical environmental agenda". (Sep 2019)
Tammy Duckworth on Energy & Oil
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Duckworth on other issues.
  • Human activity is the major factor driving climate change. (Oct 2016)
  • Support light rail and low-carbon modes of transportation. (Nov 2012)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Richard Durbin on Energy & Oil
Democratic Sr Senator (IL): Click here for 35 full quotes OR click here for Richard Durbin on other issues.
  • Empower the EPA to regulate greenhouse emissions. (Nov 2020)
  • Energy tax to fund infrastructure investment. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Include pickup trucks in CAFE; include hybrids in HOV lanes. (Feb 2002)
  • Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Sponsored bill for tax credit for providing 85% ethanol gas. (Apr 2005)
  • Sponsored bill to notify public when nuclear releases occur. (Mar 2006)
  • Sponsored bill raising CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Sharon Hansen on Energy & Oil
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sharon Hansen on other issues.
  • No subsidies for wind and solar. (Sep 2014)
  • Green energy is ok, as long as it's not subsidized. (Dec 2013)
Napoleon Harris on Energy & Oil
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Napoleon Harris on other issues.
  • More renewable energy credit; more CO2 regulation. ()
Jim Oberweis on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Oberweis on other issues.
  • Clean renewables in future; for now, drill ANWR. (Nov 2012)
Anne Stava-Murray on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Anne Stava-Murray on other issues.
  • Reduce coal-protectionist provisions, increase regulations. (Oct 2018)
Doug Truax on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate Challenger (lost primary): Click here for Doug Truax on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrea Zopp on Energy & Oil
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Andrea Zopp on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Mike Bost on Energy & Oil
Republican House Member (District 12): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bost on other issues.
  • Focus on exploration, to become energy independent. (Nov 2014)
  • Develop and use of alternative fuels. (Nov 2000)
  • Supports energy independence. (Aug 2014)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Cheri Bustos on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Cheri Bustos on other issues.
  • Keep energy affordable & move toward energy independence. (Nov 2012)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Sean Casten on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Sean Casten on other issues.
  • Support nationwide CO2 regulation. (May 2020)
  • We must lower our greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2020)
  • I support clean energy; they threaten science. (Oct 2018)
  • PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Danny Davis on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (IL-7): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Danny Davis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Rodney Davis on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Davis on other issues.
  • Oppose EPA attempts to ban coal-fired power plants. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Bob Dold on Energy & Oil
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bob Dold on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)
  • Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
  • Require 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • Supports energy independence. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Bill Enyart on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Enyart on other issues.
  • Support the coal mining industry. (Oct 2012)
Bill Foster on Energy & Oil
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bill Foster on other issues.
  • Global warming is our most serious environmental challenge. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Chuy Garcia on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chuy Garcia on other issues.
  • Backs Clean Energy plan and investment in alternate sources. (Oct 2018)
  • PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Luis Gutierrez on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (IL-4): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Luis Gutierrez on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Randy Hultgren on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 14): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Randy Hultgren on other issues.
  • Cap and Trade is an irresponsible policy. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
Robin Kelly on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robin Kelly on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Adam Kinzinger on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 16): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Adam Kinzinger on other issues.
  • Explore nuclear, coal, off-shore oil, & oil shale. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Raja Krishnamoorthi on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Raja Krishnamoorthi on other issues.
  • The time for America's clean energy future is now. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Darin LaHood on Energy & Oil
Republican House Member (District 18): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Darin LaHood on other issues.
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Dan Lipinski on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (IL-3): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Dan Lipinski on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Mike Quigley on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mike Quigley on other issues.
  • U.S. must rejoin Paris Agreement to combat climate change. (Oct 2020)
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Mel Reynolds on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate (District 2): Click here for Mel Reynolds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Roskam on Energy & Oil
Republican: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Peter Roskam on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Bobby Rush on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (IL-1): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Rush on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Jan Schakowsky on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (IL-9): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Jan Schakowsky on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Require public notification when nuclear releases occur. (Mar 2006)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
  • $5 billion in tax credits for alternative energy projects. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Brad Schneider on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brad Schneider on other issues.
  • Promote solar, wind, geothermal, and nuclear. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
John Shimkus on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (IL-19): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for John Shimkus on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Sponsored requiring 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Mar 2011)
  • No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Lauren Underwood on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lauren Underwood on other issues.
  • PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Rod Blagojevich on Energy & Oil
Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Joe Walsh on Energy & Oil
Republican presidential primary challenger: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Joe Walsh on other issues.
  • Past: climate science not definitive; now: it's a problem. (Sep 2019)
  • Acknowledge the real problem of climate change. (Sep 2019)
  • All-of-the-above, while shifting from coal to renewables. (Sep 2019)
  • No more partisanship on climate change, it's real. (Aug 2019)
  • Low-cost energy sources is vital to our economy. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Tammy Duckworth on Energy & Oil
Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Duckworth on other issues.
  • Human activity is the major factor driving climate change. (Oct 2016)
  • Support light rail and low-carbon modes of transportation. (Nov 2012)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Jesse Louis Jackson on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (IL-2): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Louis Jackson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Bobby Schilling on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger 2014 (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Schilling on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Aaron Schock on Energy & Oil
Republican (resigned 2015) (District 18): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Aaron Schock on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • List GHG emissions cost on electric bills. (May 2009)
George Ryan on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Governor (1999-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for George Ryan on other issues.
  • Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
  • Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
James Thompson on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Governor (1977-1990): Click here for James Thompson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Philip Crane on Energy & Oil
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Philip Crane on other issues.
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
James Durkin on Energy & Oil
2002 Former Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Durkin on other issues.
  • New drilling in ANWR is OK. (Sep 2002)
Harris Fawell on Energy & Oil
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for Harris Fawell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Fitzgerald on Energy & Oil
Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Peter Fitzgerald on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
Mike Flanagan on Energy & Oil
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Mike Flanagan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Denny Hastert on Energy & Oil
Republican (Retired 2007) (District 14): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Denny Hastert on other issues.
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Alan Keyes on Energy & Oil
American Independent nominee for President; 2004 Republican challenger for IL Senate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Alan Keyes on other issues.
  • Need to develop proper alternative fuels. (Oct 2004)
  • Explore & exploit ANWR, while respecting ecology. (Jan 2000)
  • Against Kyoto Treaty; for market-based solutions. (Jan 2000)
  • CAFE standards kill - abolish them. (Oct 1999)
William Lipinski on Energy & Oil
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Lipinski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
Carol Moseley-Braun on Energy & Oil
Former Democratic Senator (Until 1998): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Carol Moseley-Braun on other issues.
  • Invest in environmental technology. (Sep 2003)
  • Lessen our dependence on fossil fuels. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
Barack Obama on Energy & Oil
Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008): Click here for 99 full quotes OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.
  • FactCheck: US Is biggest oil & gas producer, but privately. (Jan 2015)
  • FactCheck: Wind & solar doubled, but now only 1.4% of energy. (Feb 2013)
  • Gas was cheap in early 2009 because the economy collapsed. (Oct 2012)
  • Oil companies had leases on public lands they weren't using. (Oct 2012)
  • Develop 100-year natural gas supply; it's beneath our feet. (Sep 2012)
  • FactCheck: Promised for 3 years to end oil industry subsidy. (Jan 2012)
  • FactCheck: Oil dependence low; but gas prices highest ever. (Jan 2012)
  • Cap-and-trade will cause electricity rates to skyrocket. (Dec 2011)
  • De-facto moratorium on shallow as well as deepwater drilling. (Nov 2010)
  • Offshore drilling ok if part of comprehensive energy package. (Aug 2009)
  • One million 150-mpg plug-in hybrids on road by 2014. (Aug 2008)
  • GovWatch: Opposes Yucca Mountain for nuclear waste storage. (Jun 2008)
  • Nuclear power ok if we safeguard against waste & terrorism. (Sep 2007)
  • 3-way win: economy, environment, & stop funding terror. (Jun 2006)
  • Conserve, develop alternative fuels, increase efficiencies. (Oct 2004)
  • Increase CAFE to 40 mpg. (Jun 2004)
  • Reduce the consumption of energy and be more efficient. (Jan 2008)

    Energy Independence
  • FactCheck: Yes, more domestic oil, but due to new technology. (Jan 2014)
  • Lowest oil imports and highest oil production in 16 years. (Oct 2012)
  • Does anyone think Exxon-Mobil needs a subsidy? (Oct 2012)
  • All-of-the-above approach to reduce foreign dependence . (Sep 2012)
  • All-of-the-above energy; enough natural gas or 100 years. (Jan 2012)
  • FactCheck: clean coal isn't ready; nuke waste is unresolved. (Jan 2011)
  • Big promoter of clean coal technology & nukes. (Jan 2010)
  • Let’s build a fuel-efficient car in America, not abroad. (Oct 2008)
  • Ten years to eliminate dependence on foreign oil. (Oct 2008)
  • $15B to free us from foreign oil in 10 years. (Oct 2008)
  • FactCheck: Reluctant on nuclear power in past; now favors it. (Oct 2008)
  • Drilling is a stop-gap measure, not a long-term solution. (Aug 2008)
  • More Alaska oil & gas leases, plus new gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
  • Political climate at fault for failing energy independence. (Jul 2008)
  • Raise fuel efficiency standards to reduce long-term demand. (Apr 2008)
  • Fuel efficiency and Middle East stability help on fuel costs. (Oct 2007)
  • Explore nuclear power as part of alternative energy mix. (Jul 2007)
  • Stop sending $800M a day to Mideast dictators for oil. (Mar 2007)
  • We cannot drill our way out of our addiction to oil. (Oct 2006)
  • Free America from its dependence on foreign oil. (Jul 2004)

    Global Warming
  • Make technology work for us on climate change. (Jan 2016)
  • 14 warmest years on record occurred in last 15 years. (Jan 2015)
  • China has agreed with US; rest of world will now follow. (Jan 2015)
  • FactCheck: Yes, US reduced CO2 tonnage, but that's only 6%. (Jan 2014)
  • Debate is settled: climate change is a fact. (Jan 2014)
  • Bipartisan market-based solution to climate change. (Feb 2013)
  • We must do more to combat climate change. (Feb 2013)
  • First-ever carbon pollution limits for new oil & coal plants. (Sep 2012)
  • Cap-and-trade will make electricity prices skyrocket. (Feb 2012)
  • New coal plants ok if they pay for greenhouse gas emission. (May 2010)
  • Slash emissions from 5,972 mmt in 2005 to 4,957 mmt. (Apr 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade: lower CO2 levels by fees on carbon emissions. (Nov 2009)
  • History will pass judgment on our response to climate change. (Sep 2009)
  • OpEd: Understands that US is biggest source of emissions. (Aug 2009)
  • FactCheck: US imports less oil today than in 2005. (Feb 2009)
  • All nations must act to reduce carbon emissions. (Jul 2008)
  • Include clean coal in clean energy future. (Jul 2008)
  • $150B investment over 10 years to reduce oil usage by 35%. (May 2008)
  • Figure out how to sequester carbon and burn clean coal. (May 2008)
  • GOP right on cap-&-trade: guidelines instead of bureaucracy. (Apr 2008)
  • Reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. (Feb 2008)
  • Aggressively address accelerating climate change. (Dec 2007)
  • Cap-and-trade carbon emissions; raise CAFE standard. (Jun 2007)
  • Cap-and-trade is more specific on reducing greenhouse gases. (Jan 2006)
  • 20% nation’s power supply from renewable sources by 2020. (Sep 2004)

    Green Energy
  • Clean energy for climate change & creating new business. (Jan 2016)
  • 7 years of investment in solar & wind nationwide. (Jan 2016)
  • Natural gas is a "bridge fuel"; then go solar. (Jan 2014)
  • Energy Security Trust: oil & gas tax funds green energy R&D. (Feb 2013)
  • Invest in clean energy because China & Germany will. (Oct 2012)
  • Doubled use of renewable energy; doubled car fuel efficiency. (Sep 2012)
  • $90B for clean energy; biggest investment in history. (Sep 2012)
  • 2009: Spark a clean energy transformation. (Feb 2012)
  • Don't cede wind, or solar, or battery industry to foreigners. (Jan 2012)
  • Clean energy on public lands, and for defense department. (Jan 2012)
  • OpEd: Sunlight & water into fuel? Share info with the world. (Jan 2011)
  • Subsidize clean energy by canceling oil subsidies. (Jan 2011)
  • More incentives for clean energy, including nuclear. (Jan 2010)
  • 2006: FutureGen is the future of coal, with carbon capture. (Nov 2009)
  • $15B in clean energy; plus market-based cap on carbon. (Feb 2009)
  • FactCheck: Chevy Volt uses Korean battery, but Ford's don't. (Feb 2009)
  • Cellulosic ethanol more energy-efficient than corn-based. (Jan 2009)
  • GovWatch: $150B for electric car batteries & new technology. (Jun 2008)
  • Harness homegrown, alternative fuels like ethanol. (Feb 2007)
  • Wants Detroit to build more hybrids & use more ethanol. (Oct 2006)
  • Renewable Fuels Standard: require ethanol in fuel supply. (May 2004)

    Voting Record
  • Passed tax credit for installing E85 ethanol at gas stations. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Sponsored bill for tax credit for providing 85% ethanol gas. (Apr 2005)
  • Sponsored bill to notify public when nuclear releases occur. (Mar 2006)
  • Sponsored bill raising CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Jack Ryan on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Senate challenger (2004): Click here for Jack Ryan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul Simon on Energy & Oil
Former Democratic Senator (Until 1997): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Simon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
Melissa Bean on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (IL-8): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Bean on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
  • Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
Roland Burris on Energy & Oil
Democratic Jr Senator (retiring 2010): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Roland Burris on other issues.
  • Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
Cardiss Collins on Energy & Oil
Democrat (1973-1996) (District 7): Click here for Cardiss Collins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jerry Costello on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (IL-12): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Costello on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Tax credit for gas stations providing 85% ethanol fuel. (Apr 2005)
  • Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a Carbon Storage Research Corporation. (Mar 2009)
Kathy Cummings on Energy & Oil
Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Cummings on other issues.
  • Replace coal and oil with renewables. (Aug 2008)
Rahm Emanuel on Energy & Oil
Democratic Rep. (IL-5); Chief of Staff-Designee: Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Rahm Emanuel on other issues.
  • Usher in a Hybrid Economy in American cars. (Jan 2009)
  • Backing away from Kyoto was policy error & economic error. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Observe Paris Climate Agreement in city, if not federally. (Apr 2019)
Lane Evans on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Lane Evans on other issues.
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
Thomas Ewing on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thomas Ewing on other issues.
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Alexi Giannoulias on Energy & Oil
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently State Treasurer: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Alexi Giannoulias on other issues.
  • Clean energy future for national security & job creation. (Oct 2010)
  • Incentives for hybrid vehicle purchases. (Aug 2010)
  • Put price on global warming pollution to spur investment. (Dec 2009)
  • Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
Debbie Halvorson on Energy & Oil
Democrat (until 2010) (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Halvorson on other issues.
  • Commit our nation to clean and renewable sources of energy. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
Phil Hare on Energy & Oil
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Phil Hare on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Henry Hyde on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 6): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Henry Hyde on other issues.
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Timothy Johnson on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (IL-15): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Johnson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 33% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Mark Kirk on Energy & Oil
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.
  • Climate change is real, but no carbon tax. (Oct 2016)
  • Supports nuclear energy, Yucca Mountain, and new refineries. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
  • Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
Ray LaHood on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (IL-18): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Ray LaHood on other issues.
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 33% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
  • Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
Donald Manzullo on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (IL-16): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Donald Manzullo on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • List GHG emissions cost on electric bills. (May 2009)
David Phelps on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 19): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Phelps on other issues.
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
John Porter on Energy & Oil
Republican (retired) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Porter on other issues.
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Glenn Poshard on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 19): Click here for Glenn Poshard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steven Sauerberg on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Steven Sauerberg on other issues.
  • Stop filling Petroleum Reserve; increase domestic oil supply. (May 2008)
  • End dependence on foreign oil: clean coal, wind & solar. (May 2008)
  • Increase research into alternative fuels. (May 2008)
  • Increase fuel economy standards on cars and trucks. (May 2008)
  • Help out Americans by suspending federal gas tax. (May 2008)
  • With gas prices soaring, suspend the federal gas tax. (May 2008)
  • Increase domestic oil supply including refining capacity. (Mar 2008)
Larry Stafford on Energy & Oil
Libertarian challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Larry Stafford on other issues.
  • Not possible to reduce use of coal & oil. (Mar 2008)
  • Get government out of way and new technology will meet needs. (Mar 2008)
Joe Walsh on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Joe Walsh on other issues.
  • Past: climate science not definitive; now: it's a problem. (Sep 2019)
  • Acknowledge the real problem of climate change. (Sep 2019)
  • All-of-the-above, while shifting from coal to renewables. (Sep 2019)
  • No more partisanship on climate change, it's real. (Aug 2019)
  • Low-cost energy sources is vital to our economy. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Jerry Weller on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (IL-11): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Weller on other issues.
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Sponsored bill to notify public when nuclear releases occur. (Mar 2006)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Sidney Yates on Energy & Oil
Democrat (retired 1998) (District 9): Click here for Sidney Yates on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Judy Biggert on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (IL-13): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Judy Biggert on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
Rod Blagojevich on Energy & Oil
Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Jeanne Ives on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 6): Click here for Jeanne Ives on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Kirk on Energy & Oil
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.
  • Climate change is real, but no carbon tax. (Oct 2016)
  • Supports nuclear energy, Yucca Mountain, and new refineries. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
  • Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
Mary Miller on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 21): Click here for Mary Miller on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marie Newman on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marie Newman on other issues.
Jim Oberweis on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Oberweis on other issues.
  • Clean renewables in future; for now, drill ANWR. (Nov 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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