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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Rob Astorino on Environment
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rob Astorino on other issues.
  • I love our natural beauty, but we need to find balance. (Feb 2014)
Mike Bloomberg on Environment
Mayor of New York City (Independent): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bloomberg on other issues.
  • Worked with Sierra Club to close coal-fired plants. (Feb 2020)
  • Make wildfire resilience a top priority. (Jan 2020)
  • Established NYC as largest bike-share network. (Nov 2019)
  • EPA failing to focus on clean air and clean water. (Apr 2018)
  • Smoking ban has spread from NYC to every big city. (Mar 2013)
  • Containerize 12,000 tons of daily trash & export to landfill. (Sep 2010)
  • PlaNYC 2030: 25-year plan for pollution & infrastructure. (Sep 2010)
  • Congestion pricing: fee for driving into Manhattan. (Sep 2010)
  • Creative housing: deck over highways & build brownfields. (Apr 2007)
  • Clean up 7,600 acres of brownfields; build more parks. (Apr 2007)
  • Environmental justice: clean soot in poor neighborhoods. (Apr 2007)
  • $8 fee to enter NYC by car, to encourage mass transit. (Apr 2007)
Andrew Cuomo on Environment
Democratic Governor: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Cuomo on other issues.
  • $2.5 billion in clean water infrastructure. (Jan 2019)
  • Pro-active policy to protect groundwater. (Jan 2018)
  • Training program to support green energy development. (Jan 2016)
  • $172M for Environmental Protection Fund. (Jan 2015)
  • Commit to a greener future for our children & grandchildren. (Jul 2014)
  • Water policy to protect environment and business interests. (Aug 2011)
  • Greater focus on environmental justice. (Nov 2010)
  • Make a U-turn on development highway, towards sustainability. (Oct 2003)
Bill de Blasio on Environment
NYC Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill de Blasio on other issues.
  • Get rid of all lead in housing & schools, once and for all. (Jul 2019)
  • Ban Styrofoam in NYC; plastic straws are next. (Jan 2019)
  • Increase bicycling to 6% of all NYC trips by 2020. (Oct 2013)
  • SPARE pledge: Stop Polystyrene & Revitalize the Environment. (Oct 2013)
John DeFrancisco on Environment
Republican Challenger for NY Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John DeFrancisco on other issues.
  • Don't fund environmental projects with real estate tax. (May 2010)
Shaun Donovan on Environment
Democratic candidate for NYC Mayor: Click here for Shaun Donovan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kirsten Gillibrand on Environment
Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) : Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Kirsten Gillibrand on other issues.
  • Why not have clean air and clean water for all Americans? (Jul 2019)
  • Clean air is a right. (Apr 2019)
  • 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 YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Andrew Giuliani on Environment
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Andrew Giuliani on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Howie Hawkins on Environment
Green Party Challenger for President: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.
  • Polluters should have burden of proof of safe practices. (Jul 2020)
  • Strengthen Endangered Species & Clean Water Act. (Jul 2020)
  • Shut down waste incinerators; phase out landfills. (Jul 2020)
  • Convert corporate agribusiness to organic agriculture. (May 2019)
  • Environmental collapse follows from capitalist system. (May 2019)
  • Strengthen environmental regulation and enforcement. (Nov 2006)
Kathy Hochul on Environment
Democratic Lt. Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Hochul on other issues.
  • EPA cleanup of intolerable odors & emissions in Attica. (Sep 2012)
Marc Molinaro on Environment
Republican candidate for governor of New York: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marc Molinaro on other issues.
  • Proven track record backing the Hudson River PCB cleanup. (Apr 2018)
Cynthia Nixon on Environment
Democratic candidate for governor of New York: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cynthia Nixon on other issues.
  • Outraged over slow response to village's contaminated water. (Apr 2018)
George Pataki on Environment
Republican NY Governor: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for George Pataki on other issues.
  • Opposed to RFS: no ethanol mandate in gasoline. (Mar 2015)
  • Preserve & enhance our natural treasures for future. (Jan 2006)
  • Majestic Hudson flows cleaner than it has in generations. (Jan 2005)
  • More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
  • Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Larry Sharpe on Environment
Libertarian candidate for Vice President: Click here for Larry Sharpe on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Zephyr Teachout on Environment
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Zephyr Teachout on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Yang on Environment
Democratic Presidential Challenger & Tech CEO: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Yang on other issues.
  • Eliminate the penny to speed up economy & save environment. (Feb 2020)
  • Reformulate GDP to account for clean air & clean water. (Sep 2019)
  • Clean water is a fundamental human right. (Sep 2019)
  • Constitutional amendment to safeguard environment. (Sep 2019)
  • Help farmers modernize in sustainable way. (Sep 2019)
  • Thorium-based nuclear plants are safe and reliable. (Apr 2019)
  • Nuclear isn't perfect, but it's a solid solution for now. (Mar 2019)
Lee Zeldin on Environment
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lee Zeldin on other issues.
  • Hosts annual "Teach a Kid to Fish Day". (Nov 2014)
  • Strengthen the Clean Water Act & the Clean Air Act. (Nov 2008)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)

Senate:

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Chele Farley on Environment
Republican candidate for senator from New York: Click here for Chele Farley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kirsten Gillibrand on Environment
Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) : Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Kirsten Gillibrand on other issues.
  • Why not have clean air and clean water for all Americans? (Jul 2019)
  • Clean air is a right. (Apr 2019)
  • 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 YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Wendy Long on Environment
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Wendy Long on other issues.
  • The EPA has heaped rules upon rules. (Sep 2016)
Alex Merced on Environment
Libertarian for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alex Merced on other issues.
  • Abolish the EPA; rely on technological innovation instead. (Jul 2016)
Marc Molinaro on Environment
Republican nominee: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marc Molinaro on other issues.
  • Proven track record backing the Hudson River PCB cleanup. (Apr 2018)
Scott Noren on Environment
Democratic candidate for senator from New York: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Noren on other issues.
  • Ban fracking; scrap nonsense regulations. (Jun 2018)
Dave Webber on Environment
Republican Candidate for New York U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dave Webber on other issues.
  • Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (Jul 2018)
  • We need 100% world consensus or EPA is a wasteful burden. (Jan 2018)

House:

Timothy Bishop on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-1): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Bishop on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted 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)
  • 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)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Yvette Clarke on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Yvette Clarke 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)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Jun 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Sep 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Chris Collins on Environment
Republican (District 27): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Chris Collins on other issues.
  • Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2017)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Create database on algal blooms in the Great Lakes. (Jan 2015)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Joseph Crowley on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-7): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Crowley 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)
  • 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)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Antonio Delgado on Environment
Democrat (District 19): Click here for Antonio Delgado on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dan Donovan on Environment
Republican (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Donovan on other issues.
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Eliot Engel on Environment
Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-17): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Eliot Engel 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 63% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (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)
Adriano Espaillat on Environment
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Adriano Espaillat on other issues.
  • Fund environmental projects with real estate transfer tax. (May 2010)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
John Faso on Environment
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Faso on other issues.
  • Endless environmental reviews stymie business development. (Nov 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Vito Fossella on Environment
Rep./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-13): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Vito Fossella 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 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)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Richard Hanna on Environment
Republican (District 22): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Richard Hanna on other issues.
  • Strong conservation to preserve our natural resources. (Oct 2011)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Nan Hayworth on Environment
Republican (District 18): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nan Hayworth on other issues.
  • Protect environment and habitats through conservation. (Oct 2011)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Brian Higgins on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-27): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Brian Higgins on other issues.
  • EPA must protect the Great Lakes from pollution. (Oct 2020)
  • 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)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 63% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (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)
Steve Israel on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Steve Israel 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • 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. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Hakeem Jeffries on Environment
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Hakeem Jeffries on other issues.
  • Fund environmental projects with real estate transfer tax. (May 2010)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
John Katko on Environment
Republican House Member (District 24): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Katko on other issues.
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Peter King on Environment
Rep./Ind./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-3): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Peter King 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 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-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)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
  • 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)
Nita Lowey on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-18): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Nita Lowey 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jun 2013)
  • 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)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Dan Maffei on Environment
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Maffei 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
Carolyn Maloney on Environment
Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-14): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Maloney 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • 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)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Sep 2013)
  • 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)
Sean Maloney on Environment
Democrat (District 18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Sean Maloney 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)
Gregory Meeks on Environment
Dem./Working-Families (NY-6): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Gregory Meeks 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Grace Meng on Environment
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Grace Meng on other issues.
  • Fund environmental projects with real estate transfer tax. (May 2010)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • 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)
Joe Morelle on Environment
Democrat (District 25): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Morelle on other issues.
  • Reduce food waste will help hungry and environment. (Mar 2017)
Jerrold Nadler on Environment
Dem./Lib./Working-Families (NY-8): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Jerrold Nadler 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 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. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
  • Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
  • 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)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Environment
Democrat (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on other issues.
  • Green New Deal: economic & environmental transformation. (Oct 2018)
  • Government inaction caused 3,000 deaths in Hurricane Maria. (Sep 2018)
Tom Reed on Environment
Republican (District 23): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Reed on other issues.
  • Voted to stop EPA from over-regulating people out of work. (Oct 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)
Kathleen Rice on Environment
Democratic House Member (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kathleen Rice on other issues.
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Max Rose on Environment
Democrat (District 11): Click here for Max Rose on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jose Serrano on Environment
Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-16): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Jose Serrano 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Louise Slaughter on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-28): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Louise Slaughter 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Jul 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
  • Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Feb 2014)
  • 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)
Elise Stefanik on Environment
Republican House Member (District 21): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Elise Stefanik on other issues.
  • Create database on algal blooms in the Great Lakes. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Tom Suozzi on Environment
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Suozzi on other issues.
  • Initiated 12 brownfield clean-up projects in County. (Nov 2016)
Zephyr Teachout on Environment
Democrat (District 19): Click here for Zephyr Teachout on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul Tonko on Environment
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Paul Tonko 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • 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. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Nydia Velazquez on Environment
Democrat/Working-Families Representative (NY-12): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Nydia Velazquez 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Lee Zeldin on Environment
Republican House Member (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lee Zeldin on other issues.
  • Hosts annual "Teach a Kid to Fish Day". (Nov 2014)
  • Strengthen the Clean Water Act & the Clean Air Act. (Nov 2008)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)

Former candidates & officeholders:

David Paterson on Environment
Democratic Governor (NY): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Paterson on other issues.
  • Fund environmental projects with real estate transfer tax. (May 2010)
Caroline Kennedy on Environment
Democratic candidate (2008; declined 2018): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Caroline Kennedy on other issues.
  • Protect the wilderness for future generations. (Apr 2005)
Chris Gibson on Environment
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 19): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chris Gibson on other issues.
  • Rated 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Michael Grimm on Environment
Republican (resigned 2015) (District 11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Michael Grimm on other issues.
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Jan 2013)
Carolyn McCarthy on Environment
Dem./Ind./Working-Families (NY-4): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn McCarthy on other issues.
  • 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 YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% 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)
  • 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. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Bill Owens on Environment
Democratic Representative (NY-23): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Owens on other issues.
  • Investigate milk prices so producers get a fair price. (Nov 2009)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
Charles Rangel on Environment
Dem./Lib./Working-Families: Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Charles Rangel 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Tax credit to remove lead-based housepaint. (Nov 2005)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • 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. (Jul 2012)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Rudy Giuliani on Environment
Former Mayor of NYC: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rudy Giuliani on other issues.
  • Reclaimed Times Square from decades of filth. (Sep 2010)
  • Launched widespread insecticide spraying against West Nile. (Sep 2009)
  • Prepare better for next Hurricane Katrina. (Aug 2007)
Carl McCall on Environment
2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carl McCall on other issues.
  • Pass Brownfields bill and refinance Superfund. (Sep 2002)
  • Replace MTA board; reform transportation in NYC. (Sep 2002)
  • Decertify Indian Point nuclear power plant. (Sep 2002)
Eliot Spitzer on Environment
Former Democratc Governor (2007-2008): Click here for Eliot Spitzer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Benjamin on Environment
Former Republican Challenger (2004): Click here for Michael Benjamin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Cox on Environment
Former Republican Challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Cox on other issues.
  • Overregulation is not the answer. (Jan 2006)
Al D'Amato on Environment
Former Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Al D'Amato on other issues.
  • Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted YES 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)
  • Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
Harold Ford on Environment
2010 Democratic Primary Challenger; previously US Rep (TN): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Harold Ford 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 YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES 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)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Daniel Frisa on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 4): Click here for Daniel Frisa on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rudy Giuliani on Environment
2000 Former Republican Candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rudy Giuliani on other issues.
  • Reclaimed Times Square from decades of filth. (Sep 2010)
  • Launched widespread insecticide spraying against West Nile. (Sep 2009)
  • Prepare better for next Hurricane Katrina. (Aug 2007)
Abe Hirschfeld on Environment
2004 former Builders Party Senate challenger: Click here for Abe Hirschfeld on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sue Kelly on Environment
Republican (until 2007) (District 19): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Sue Kelly 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 70% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
John LaFalce on Environment
Democrat/Ind./Lib. (Until 2004 (District 29): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John LaFalce on other issues.
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
David McReynolds on Environment
2004 Green Senate challenger (NY); 2000 Socialist for Pres.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David McReynolds on other issues.
  • Expand mass transit. (Sep 2004)
Howard Mills on Environment
2004 former Republican Senate challenger (NY): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Howard Mills on other issues.
  • Protect resources and promote renewable energy sources. (Aug 2004)
Susan Molinari on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for Susan Molinari on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pat Moynihan on Environment
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Pat Moynihan on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
  • Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
  • Fund studies of invasive species and algal blooms. (Mar 1998)
Major Owens on Environment
Democrat (until 2007) (District 11): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Major Owens on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Bill Paxon on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 27): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Paxon on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Gerald Solomon on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 22): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gerald Solomon on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Anthony Weiner on Environment
Former Democrat(Resigned 2011) (District 9): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Anthony Weiner 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Gary Ackerman on Environment
Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. (NY-5): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Gary Ackerman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • 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)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Michael Arcuri on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Michael Arcuri 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)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Gary Bernsten on Environment
2010 Republican Primary Challenger: Click here for Gary Bernsten on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sherry Boehlert on Environment
Republican/Independence (District 23): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Sherry Boehlert 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)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 65% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Hillary Clinton on Environment
Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY); 2016 Democratic nominee: Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Hillary Clinton on other issues.
  • Conserving biodiversity is essential to our quality of life. (Oct 2016)
  • Establish an American Parks Trust Fund. (Oct 2016)
  • We need green energy jobs & to build on Paris Agreement. (Mar 2016)
  • Federal takeover of Flint water supply if state can't fix it. (Feb 2016)
  • FactCheck: No, Hillary didn't grant eminent domain to China. (Mar 2009)
  • $5B for green-collar jobs in economic stimulus package. (Jan 2008)
  • Voted against and consistently opposed to Yucca Mountain. (Jan 2008)
  • A comprehensive energy plan as our Apollo moon shot. (Jan 2008)
  • Advocate a cap and trade system. (Dec 2007)
  • Better track kids’ products for exposures to toxic materials. (Dec 2007)
  • Support green-collar job training. (Aug 2007)
  • Put someone in charge of Katrina recovery who actually cares. (Aug 2007)
  • Overcome almost criminal indifference to Katrina rebuilding. (Jun 2007)
  • Launched EPA study of air quality at Ground Zero. (Jun 2007)
  • Scored 100% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
  • Stands for clean air and funding the EPA. (Sep 2000)
  • Reduce air pollution to improve children’s health. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
  • Sponsored bill for tax credit to remove lead-based paint. (Nov 2005)
  • Sponsored bill for commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
  • Sponsored health impact bill for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Joe DioGuardi on Environment
2010 Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe DioGuardi on other issues.
  • Strengthen the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. (Jan 1987)
Michael Forbes on Environment
Republican (retired) (District 1): Click here for Michael Forbes on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Benjamin Gilman on Environment
Republican (District 20): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Benjamin Gilman on other issues.
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Felix Grucci on Environment
Republican (District 1): Click here for Felix Grucci on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Hall on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Hall 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Howie Hawkins on Environment
Green Party Challenger for President: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.
  • Polluters should have burden of proof of safe practices. (Jul 2020)
  • Strengthen Endangered Species & Clean Water Act. (Jul 2020)
  • Shut down waste incinerators; phase out landfills. (Jul 2020)
  • Convert corporate agribusiness to organic agriculture. (May 2019)
  • Environmental collapse follows from capitalist system. (May 2019)
  • Strengthen environmental regulation and enforcement. (Nov 2006)
Maurice Hinchey on Environment
Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. Representative (NY-22): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Maurice Hinchey 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Amo Houghton on Environment
Republican/Conservative (District 31): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Amo Houghton 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 25% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Randy Kuhl on Environment
Republican Representative (NY-29): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Randy Kuhl 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 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)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Rick Lazio on Environment
Republican/Cons. (District 2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Rick Lazio on other issues.
  • New generation of pro-environment moderates. (Sep 2006)
  • Clean up toxic areas with new Superfund legislation. (Sep 2000)
  • Balance prosperity and conservation. (May 2000)
  • Require reduced sulfur emissions from gasoline. (May 2000)
  • End “Mountain Top Removal” mining practice. (May 2000)
  • More grazing & mining fees; promote pollution credits. (Jul 1998)
Chris Lee on Environment
Republican (Resigned 2011) (District 26): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris Lee 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
George Maragos on Environment
2012 Republican Primary Challenger: Click here for George Maragos on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Massa on Environment
Democrat (until 2010) (District 29): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Eric Massa 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
KT McFarland on Environment
Republican Challenger: Click here for KT McFarland on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike McMahon on Environment
Democrat (until 2010) (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike McMahon 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)
Michael McNulty on Environment
Democratic/Ind./Cons. Representative (NY-21): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Michael McNulty 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 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)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • 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)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Scott Murphy on Environment
Democrat (until 2010) (District 20): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Murphy 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
Marilyn O`Grady on Environment
2004 former Conservative Party challenger: Click here for Marilyn O`Grady on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeanine Pirro on Environment
Republican challenger; District Attorney: Click here for Jeanine Pirro on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jack Quinn on Environment
Republican/Ind./Cons. (District 30): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jack Quinn on other issues.
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Thomas Reynolds on Environment
Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-26): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Reynolds 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 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)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
John Spencer on Environment
Republican Challenger, previously Mayor of Yonkers: Click here for John Spencer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Sweeney on Environment
Republican/Conservative (District 22): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Sweeney 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 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)
Jay Townsend on Environment
Republican Challenger (2010): Click here for Jay Townsend on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Turner on Environment
2012 Republican Senate Primary Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Turner on other issues.
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
Bob Turner on Environment
Former Republican (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Turner on other issues.
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
Jim Walsh on Environment
Rep./Ind./Conservative Representative (NY-25): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Jim Walsh 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 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 30% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Jamaal Bowman on Environment
Democratic (District 16): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jamaal Bowman on other issues.
Anthony Brindisi on Environment
Democrat (District 22): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Anthony Brindisi on other issues.
  • Opposes rolling back environmental protection regulations. (Sep 2018)
  • Consistent advocate of renewables, environmental protection. (Jul 2018)
Ann Marie Buerkle on Environment
Republican (District 25): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ann Marie Buerkle on other issues.
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Repeal requirements for compact fluorescent bulbs. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Colia Clark on Environment
Green Senate challenger: Click here for Colia Clark on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Garbarino on Environment
Republican (District 2): Click here for Andrew Garbarino on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kirsten Gillibrand on Environment
Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) : Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Kirsten Gillibrand on other issues.
  • Why not have clean air and clean water for all Americans? (Jul 2019)
  • Clean air is a right. (Apr 2019)
  • 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 YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Allow longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Kathy Hochul on Environment
Democrat (District 26): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Hochul on other issues.
  • EPA cleanup of intolerable odors & emissions in Attica. (Sep 2012)
Chris Jacobs on Environment
Republican (District 27): Click here for Chris Jacobs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mondaire Jones on Environment
Democrat (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mondaire Jones on other issues.
Nicole Malliotakis on Environment
Republican (District 11): Click here for Nicole Malliotakis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John McHugh on Environment
Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-23): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for John McHugh 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)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Charles Schumer on Environment
Democratic Sr Senator (NY): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Charles Schumer on other issues.
  • Relax restrictions on over-fishing to help fishermen. (Jun 2009)
  • 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 NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
  • Sponsored bill for commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle. (Jun 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Sponsored allowing longer than 10 years to rebuild depleted fisheries. (Sep 2011)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Claudia Tenney on Environment
Republican (District 22): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Claudia Tenney on other issues.
  • Obama era EPA focused on pushing radical ideological agenda. (Sep 2018)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Ritchie Torres on Environment
Democratic (District 15): Click here for Ritchie Torres on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Towns on Environment
Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-10): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Ed Towns 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 speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 65% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Antoine Tucker on Environment
Republican Challenger: Click here for Antoine Tucker on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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