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Travis Allen on Environment
Republican candidate for California Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Travis Allen on other issues.
  • Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory. (Sep 2015)
  • Don't ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted NO on $48M for hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. (Sep 2013)
  • Rated 13% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Nov 2014)
Xavier Becerra on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-31): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Xavier Becerra on other issues.
  • Oppose efforts to roll back environmental protections. (Dec 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)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Jerry Brown on Environment
Democratic Governor: Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Brown on other issues.
  • Deal with pollution at local level. (Jan 2018)
  • CA out front in addressing climate change. (Jan 2016)
  • Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory. (Oct 2015)
  • Ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
  • Establish new regional groundwater sustainability agency. (Aug 2014)
  • $25B for water-shortage farmland. (Feb 2014)
  • $48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. (Sep 2013)
  • $14B to build tunnels and restore San Joaquin Delta habitat. (Jan 2013)
  • Banned shark fin harvesting to protect sharks and ocean. (Oct 2011)
  • Sustainability ideology obscures need for attitudinal change. (Apr 1997)
  • International produce supply line is not sustainable. (Apr 1997)
  • Fight to save the Headwaters ancient redwood groves. (Dec 1996)
  • EPA cost analysis ignores value of standing forests. (Dec 1996)
  • Animals are public trust; why do trees belong to landowner? (Sep 1996)
  • Capitalism needs to evolve to avoid ecological destruction. (Sep 1996)
  • Protect the Earth; explore the universe; serve the people. (Nov 1988)
John Chiang on Environment
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Chiang on other issues.
  • Safeguard our vast and precious natural resources. (Nov 2014)
John Cox on Environment
Republican Party Chair, Cook County (IL): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Cox on other issues.
  • Blaming climate change for wildfires unacceptable. (Feb 2021)
  • Environmental regs crush business. (Nov 2017)
Delaine Eastin on Environment
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Delaine Eastin on other issues.
  • Don't give up on a clean environment; not on my watch. (May 2018)
  • Pushed landfill cleanup and innovative recycling. (May 2017)
Kevin Faulconer on Environment
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for Kevin Faulconer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Garcetti on Environment
Mayor of Los Angeles: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Garcetti on other issues.
  • No-sunset transportation sales tax to fund Los Angeles Metro. (Jun 2016)
David Hadley on Environment
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Hadley on other issues.
  • Protect wildlife corridors and marine areas. (May 2017)
  • Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory. (Sep 2015)
Kamala Harris on Environment
Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • We turned brown skies to blue by taking on oil companies. (Sep 2019)
  • Declare drinking water emergency on Day One. (Sep 2019)
  • Ban fracking & offshore drilling. (Sep 2019)
  • Ban plastic straws & bags; limit single-use plastic. (Sep 2019)
  • I like cheeseburgers, but less meat in food pyramid. (Sep 2019)
  • Figure out what to do with nuclear waste--not Yucca Mountain. (Sep 2019)
  • Take on interests with profit motive to pollute. (Sep 2019)
  • Develop new nuclear technologies. (Jul 2019)
  • 100% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. (Jan 2019)
  • Prosecuted polluters for illegal dumping and air pollution. (Aug 2017)
  • Civil business penalties should go to protect public health. (Sep 2015)
  • Fight to protect our coast. (Apr 2015)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
Caitlyn Jenner on Environment
Recall challenger for Governor: Click here for Caitlyn Jenner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Neel Kashkari on Environment
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Neel Kashkari on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jerry Sanders on Environment
Mayor of San Diego: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Sanders on other issues.
  • Ensure water reliability via desalination and purchasing. (Dec 2011)
  • Convert wastewater into drinking water. (Jun 2011)
Laura Smith on Environment
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Laura Smith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hilda Solis on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-32): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Hilda Solis on other issues.
  • Profile in Courage award for environmental justice. (Apr 2003)
  • 1995: Enviro justice bill passed CA Congress, but vetoed. (Oct 2001)
  • Proudest achievement: San Gabriel Conservancy. (Oct 2001)
  • 1990s: At forefront of environmental justice movement. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored health impact bill for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Eric Swalwell on Environment
Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Eric Swalwell on other issues.
  • Opposes existing nuclear power plants; but research fusion. (Apr 2019)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Antonio Villaraigosa on Environment
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Antonio Villaraigosa on other issues.
  • Modernize CEQA to allow new construction projects. (Feb 2017)
  • Added 669 acres of open space & 1,549 miles of bikeways. (Jun 2013)
  • Retrofitting buildings helps economy and environment. (Oct 2011)

Senate:

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Greg Brannon on Environment
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Greg Brannon on other issues.
  • Ensure clean environment by protecting property rights. (Feb 2016)
Rocky Chavez on Environment
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rocky Chavez on other issues.
  • Don't ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted NO on $48M for hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. (Sep 2013)
Kevin de Leon on Environment
Democratic candidate for California U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kevin de Leon on other issues.
  • Pivot water management policy to reflect climate change. (Sep 2018)
  • Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory. (Sep 2015)
  • Ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
  • $48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. (Sep 2013)
Tom Del Beccaro on Environment
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Del Beccaro on other issues.
  • Farmers bear the brunt of a plethora of regulations. (Jan 2015)
  • Increase water supplies rather than fining citizens. (Jun 2014)
Michael Eisen on Environment
Independent candidate for California U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Eisen on other issues.
  • EPA needs to be more transparent and avoid using hidden data. (Apr 2017)
  • EPA needs to be more transparent and avoid using hidden data. (Apr 2017)
Dianne Feinstein on Environment
Democratic Sr Senator (CA): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Dianne Feinstein on other issues.
  • Citizens need standing to sue under Clean Water Act. (Jan 2006)
  • Preserve ancient redwood forest, even when in private hands. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted NO on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
  • Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
  • Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
  • Establish commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
  • Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle. (Jun 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (May 2013)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Kamala Harris on Environment
Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • We turned brown skies to blue by taking on oil companies. (Sep 2019)
  • Declare drinking water emergency on Day One. (Sep 2019)
  • Ban fracking & offshore drilling. (Sep 2019)
  • Ban plastic straws & bags; limit single-use plastic. (Sep 2019)
  • I like cheeseburgers, but less meat in food pyramid. (Sep 2019)
  • Figure out what to do with nuclear waste--not Yucca Mountain. (Sep 2019)
  • Take on interests with profit motive to pollute. (Sep 2019)
  • Develop new nuclear technologies. (Jul 2019)
  • 100% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. (Jan 2019)
  • Prosecuted polluters for illegal dumping and air pollution. (Aug 2017)
  • Civil business penalties should go to protect public health. (Sep 2015)
  • Fight to protect our coast. (Apr 2015)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
Loretta Sanchez on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-47): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Loretta Sanchez 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 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 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Mar 2012)
  • Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Duf Sundheim on Environment
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Duf Sundheim on other issues.
  • Americans are crushed by EPA regulations. (Nov 2015)
  • Ensure enough water via recycling, storage & desalinization. (Oct 2015)

House:

Pete Aguilar on Environment
Democratic House Member (District 31): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Pete Aguilar on other issues.
  • Fight for more sustainable development. (Nov 2014)
  • 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)
Robert Lee Ahn on Environment
Democrat (District 34): Click here for Robert Lee Ahn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Baca on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-43): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Joe Baca 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 YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 50% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Nanette Barragan on Environment
Democrat (District 44): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Nanette Barragan on other issues.
  • Fight to protect public health from big corporate polluters. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Karen Bass on Environment
Democrat (District 37): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Karen Bass on other issues.
  • Protect the fragile Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. (Oct 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Xavier Becerra on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-31): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Xavier Becerra on other issues.
  • Oppose efforts to roll back environmental protections. (Dec 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)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Ami Bera on Environment
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ami Bera on other issues.
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Julia Brownley on Environment
Democrat (District 26): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Julia Brownley on other issues.
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Ken Calvert on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-44): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Ken Calvert 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 NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • 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 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (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)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Salud Carbajal on Environment
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Salud Carbajal on other issues.
  • Preserve huge open spaces for future generations to enjoy. (Nov 2016)
  • Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Feb 2018)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Tony Cardenas on Environment
Democrat (District 29): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tony Cardenas on other issues.
  • Created Animal Cruelty Task Force. (Nov 2012)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Judy Chu on Environment
Democrat (District 27): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Judy Chu 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (May 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)
Gil Cisneros on Environment
Democrat (District 39): Click here for Gil Cisneros on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul Cook on Environment
Republican (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Paul Cook on other issues.
  • Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Lou Correa on Environment
Democrat (District 46): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lou Correa on other issues.
  • Don't ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
  • Establish new regional groundwater sustainability agency. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Jim Costa on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-20): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jim Costa 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (May 2013)
  • 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)
Susan Davis on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-53): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Susan Davis 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 YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 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)
Jeff Denham on Environment
Republican (District 10): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Denham on other issues.
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Mark DeSaulnier on Environment
Democratic House Member (District 11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mark DeSaulnier on other issues.
  • Ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
  • $48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. (Sep 2013)
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
  • 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)
Anna Eshoo on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-14): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Anna Eshoo 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)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Apr 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (May 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)
Sam Farr on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-17): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Sam Farr on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% 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)
  • Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Mar 2012)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
John Garamendi on Environment
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Garamendi on other issues.
  • Safeguard our environment for future generations. (Nov 2009)
  • Garamendi Process: balanced water needs with protection. (Nov 2009)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Jimmy Gomez on Environment
Democrat (District 34): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jimmy Gomez on other issues.
  • Fund river revitalization; fight for environmental justice. (Jun 2017)
  • Protect endangered species; and protect animal shelters. (Jun 2017)
  • Establish new regional groundwater sustainability agency. (Aug 2014)
  • Establish new regional groundwater sustainability agency. (Aug 2014)
  • $48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. (Sep 2013)
Josh Harder on Environment
Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Josh Harder on other issues.
  • Build more water storage and inland desalination plants. (Jul 2018)
Katie Hill on Environment
Democrat (District 25): Click here for Katie Hill on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Honda on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-15): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Mike Honda on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
  • 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. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated 75% 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. (Sep 2014)
  • Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
  • 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)
Jared Huffman on Environment
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jared Huffman on other issues.
  • Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Duncan Hunter Jr. on Environment
Republican (District 50): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Duncan Hunter Jr. on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Ro Khanna on Environment
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ro Khanna on other issues.
  • Promote open space and sustainable agriculture. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Steve Knight on Environment
Republican House Member (District 25): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Knight on other issues.
  • Don't ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted NO on $48M for hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. (Sep 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Doug LaMalfa on Environment
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Doug LaMalfa on other issues.
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
  • 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)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Barbara Lee on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-9): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Lee on other issues.
  • Environment relates to racial & economic justice. (Mar 2019)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Apr 2012)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Jun 2013)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Mike Levin on Environment
Democrat (District 49): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Levin on other issues.
  • Challenged easing of safety testing regulations. (Mar 2020)
Ted Lieu on Environment
Democratic House Member (District 33): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ted Lieu on other issues.
  • Expand resources for water recycling. (Oct 2014)
  • Ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
  • $48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. (Sep 2013)
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Zoe Lofgren on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-16): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Zoe Lofgren on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 88% 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. (May 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)
Alan Lowenthal on Environment
Democrat (District 47): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Alan Lowenthal on other issues.
  • Recognized by the Sierra Club and LCV. (Nov 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (May 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Doris Matsui on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-5): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Doris Matsui 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)
  • 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)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • 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)
Kevin McCarthy on Environment
Republican: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Kevin McCarthy on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Jerry McNerney on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jerry McNerney 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
  • 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)
  • Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Mar 2017)
  • 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)
Grace Napolitano on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-38): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Grace Napolitano on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Nov 2012)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Oct 2012)
  • Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
  • 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)
Devin Nunes on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-21): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Devin Nunes on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • 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)
Jimmy Panetta on Environment
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jimmy Panetta on other issues.
  • Collaborate to protect of our coastline, farmland, & forests. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Nancy Pelosi on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Pelosi 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)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Scott Peters on Environment
Democrat (District 52): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Scott Peters on other issues.
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (May 2013)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Katie Porter on Environment
Democrat (District 45): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Katie Porter on other issues.
  • Let California decide about water needs, but Feds pay for it. (Sep 2018)
Dana Rohrabacher on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-46): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Dana Rohrabacher on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Lucille Roybal-Allard on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-34): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Lucille Roybal-Allard on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • 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 labeling genetically engineered food. (Nov 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)
Ed Royce on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-40): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Ed Royce on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Raul Ruiz on Environment
Democrat (District 36): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Raul Ruiz on other issues.
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Linda Sanchez on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-39): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Linda Sanchez 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 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)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
  • 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)
Adam Schiff on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-29): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Adam Schiff on other issues.
  • Supports tough federal standards. (Jan 2001)
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • 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. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Mar 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (May 2013)
  • Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
  • 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)
Brad Sherman on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-27): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Brad Sherman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jan 2014)
  • 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)
Jackie Speier on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jackie Speier 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)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Eric Swalwell on Environment
Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Eric Swalwell on other issues.
  • Opposes existing nuclear power plants; but research fusion. (Apr 2019)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Mark Takano on Environment
Democrat (District 41): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Takano on other issues.
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Nov 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Mike Thompson on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-1): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Mike Thompson 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 YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored bill for conservation easements tax deduction. (Mar 2009)
  • Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated 63% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Mar 2013)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • 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)
Norma Torres on Environment
Democratic House Member (District 35): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Norma Torres on other issues.
  • Don't ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
  • $48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. (Sep 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Juan Vargas on Environment
Democrat (District 51): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Juan Vargas on other issues.
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Mimi Walters on Environment
Republican House Member (District 45): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mimi Walters on other issues.
  • Don't ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted NO on $48M for hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. (Sep 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Maxine Waters on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-35): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Maxine Waters on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Jul 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Carly Fiorina on Environment
V.P. nominee toTed Cruz: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Carly Fiorina on other issues.
  • New EPA regulations will destroy livelihoods & industries. (Aug 2015)
  • EPA thinks that a fish is more important than 1000's of jobs. (Aug 2015)
  • Protect families, not just fish and flies and frogs. (Sep 2010)
  • Account for social & economic impact of Endangered Species. (Sep 2010)
  • OpEd: Weaken the EPA. (Aug 2010)
  • Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
Darrell Issa on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Darrell Issa 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 NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Anti-GHG restrictions, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Gavin Newsom on Environment
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gavin Newsom on other issues.
  • The water we drink & the air we breathe hang in the balance. (Jan 2019)
  • Pro-active on energy and resource management. (Sep 2017)
Doug Ose on Environment
Republican recall candidate for Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Doug Ose on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Environment
Republican CA Governor: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Arnold Schwarzenegger on other issues.
  • 1992: First civilian to purchase a Hummer. (Oct 2010)
  • Protect air & landscape: world's strictest emission rules. (Oct 2010)
  • $11B for water bonds to invest in future water flow. (Jan 2010)
  • Last year set record of 2014 wildfires burning at one time. (Jan 2009)
  • Improve our economy without impairing our environment. (Aug 2003)
  • Override federal exemption of new air pollution sources. (Aug 2003)
  • Promote watershed management to clean up bays and rivers. (Aug 2003)
  • Calls himself an environmentalist but drives a Humvee. (Aug 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
Barbara Boxer on Environment
Democratic Jr Senator (CA): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Boxer on other issues.
  • 1989: Dolphin-Safe Tuna bill, against ocean-sweeping nets. (Oct 2010)
  • 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)
  • Voted NO 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 NO on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
  • End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
  • Support UNCED Rio Declaration at 2002 conference. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
  • Establish commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle. (Jun 2008)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Mar 2013)
  • Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
John Campbell on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-48): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Campbell 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 NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • 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 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Lois Capps on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-23): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Lois Capps on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 100% 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)
  • Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Janice Hahn on Environment
Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 44): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Janice Hahn on other issues.
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Tom McClintock on Environment
Republican (District 4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Tom McClintock on other issues.
  • Less bureaucracy in federal forests to reduce fire damage. (Nov 2008)
  • Replace Coastal Commission with local community decisions. (Sep 2003)
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Repeal requirements for compact fluorescent bulbs. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 25% 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)
Buck McKeon on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-25): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Buck McKeon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored ban on breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Mar 2012)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Gloria Negrete McLeod on Environment
Democrat (County run 2014) (District 35): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gloria Negrete McLeod on other issues.
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Nov 2014)
  • Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
Gary Miller on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-42): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Gary Miller on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
George Miller on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-7): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for George Miller 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 YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 85% 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)
  • 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)
  • Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Doug Ose on Environment
Republican challenger (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Doug Ose on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Loretta Sanchez on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-47): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Loretta Sanchez 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 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 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Mar 2012)
  • Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored educating humans about spaying, neutering, & adopting pets. (Jun 2013)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Henry Waxman on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-30): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Henry Waxman on other issues.
  • Special interest groups rule Bush Administration. (Jan 2004)
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 80% 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)
  • Rated 63% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Cruz Bustamante on Environment
Former Democratic Lt. Governor: Click here for Cruz Bustamante on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Camejo on Environment
Former Green Challenger (2003): Click here for Peter Camejo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gray Davis on Environment
Former Democratic: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gray Davis on other issues.
  • Phase out environmental gasoline additives. (Feb 2000)
  • More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
  • Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
  • Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
  • Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
  • Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
  • State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)
Arianna Huffington on Environment
Former Independent Challenger (2003): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Arianna Huffington on other issues.
  • Destructive to allow logging on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
Tom McClintock on Environment
Former Republican Challenger (2003): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Tom McClintock on other issues.
  • Less bureaucracy in federal forests to reduce fire damage. (Nov 2008)
  • Replace Coastal Commission with local community decisions. (Sep 2003)
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Repeal requirements for compact fluorescent bulbs. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 25% 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)
Bill Simon on Environment
Former Republican Challenger (2003): Click here for Bill Simon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Ueberroth on Environment
Former Republican Challenger (2003): Click here for Peter Ueberroth on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Baker on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Baker on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Sonny Bono on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 44): Click here for Sonny Bono on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Campbell on Environment
2010 Republican Challenger (lost primary): Click here for Tom Campbell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cal Dooley on Environment
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Cal Dooley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
  • Rated 55% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
  • Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
Bob Dornan on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 46): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Dornan on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Carly Fiorina on Environment
2010 Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Carly Fiorina on other issues.
  • New EPA regulations will destroy livelihoods & industries. (Aug 2015)
  • EPA thinks that a fish is more important than 1000's of jobs. (Aug 2015)
  • Protect families, not just fish and flies and frogs. (Sep 2010)
  • Account for social & economic impact of Endangered Species. (Sep 2010)
  • OpEd: Weaken the EPA. (Aug 2010)
  • Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
Bill Jones on Environment
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Jones on other issues.
  • Federal environmental grants as block grant to States. (Aug 2004)
  • Supports the ban on drilling oil off the California coast. (May 2004)
Jay Kim on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 41): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jay Kim on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Tom Lantos on Environment
Former Democrat (until 2008) (District 12): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tom Lantos 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)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Robert Matsui on Environment
Former Democrat (deceased) (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Matsui on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Carlos Moorhead on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 27): Click here for Carlos Moorhead on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dick Mountjoy on Environment
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2006): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dick Mountjoy on other issues.
  • Protect private property rights against eminent domain. (Apr 2006)
  • In State Senate, removed MBTE from water supply. (Jan 2006)
Frank Riggs on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Riggs on other issues.
  • Oppose job-killing EPA regulatory mandates. (Jul 2014)
Andrea Seastrand on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 22): Click here for Andrea Seastrand on other issues.
    No stance on record.
George Brown on Environment
Democrat (District 42): Click here for George Brown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Campbell on Environment
Republican (Retired) (District 15): Click here for Tom Campbell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dennis Cardoza on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-18): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Cardoza 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 YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 70% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Gary Condit on Environment
Democrat (District 18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gary Condit on other issues.
  • Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Christopher Cox on Environment
Republican (District 47): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Cox on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Duke Cunningham on Environment
Republican (District 51): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Duke Cunningham on other issues.
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Ron Dellums on Environment
Democrat (1993-1998) (District 9): Click here for Ron Dellums on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Julian Dixon on Environment
Democrat (District 32): Click here for Julian Dixon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Doolittle on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for John Doolittle on other issues.
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
David Dreier on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-26): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for David Dreier on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Vic Fazio on Environment
Democrat (District 3): Click here for Vic Fazio on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Filner on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-51): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Bob Filner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 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)
  • 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)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Elton Gallegly on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-24): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Elton Gallegly on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Mar 2012)
  • Rated 75% 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)
James Gray on Environment
2004 former Libertarian challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Gray on other issues.
  • Label genetically modified food. (May 2004)
Jane Harman on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-36): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jane Harman 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 YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Wally Herger on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-2): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Wally Herger on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
  • Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
Keith Holbrook on Environment
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Keith Holbrook on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Horn on Environment
Republican (District 38): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Horn on other issues.
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Duncan Hunter on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-52): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Duncan Hunter on other issues.
  • Opposes Kelo property rights; restrict eminent domain. (Sep 2007)
  • Scored 42% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Steven Kuykendall on Environment
Republican (District 36): Click here for Steven Kuykendall on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jerry Lewis on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-41): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Lewis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Gail Lightfoot on Environment
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (CA): Click here for Gail Lightfoot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marty Martinez on Environment
Republican (District 31): Click here for Marty Martinez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Juanita Millender-McDonald on Environment
Democrat (District 37): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Juanita Millender-McDonald 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)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 65% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Ron Packard on Environment
Republican (District 48): Click here for Ron Packard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Pombo on Environment
Republican (District 11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Richard Pombo on other issues.
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
George Radanovich on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-19): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for George Radanovich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
James Rogan on Environment
Republican (District 27): Click here for James Rogan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hilda Solis on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-32): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Hilda Solis on other issues.
  • Profile in Courage award for environmental justice. (Apr 2003)
  • 1995: Enviro justice bill passed CA Congress, but vetoed. (Oct 2001)
  • Proudest achievement: San Gabriel Conservancy. (Oct 2001)
  • 1990s: At forefront of environmental justice movement. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored health impact bill for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Orly Taitz on Environment
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Orly Taitz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ellen Tauscher on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-10): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Ellen Tauscher 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 NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Bill Thomas on Environment
Republican (District 21): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Thomas on other issues.
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Esteban Torres on Environment
Democrat (District 34): Click here for Esteban Torres on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy Vidak on Environment
Republican Challenger 2010 (District 20): Click here for Andy Vidak on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Diane Watson on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-33): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Diane Watson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Lynn Woolsey on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-6): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Woolsey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% 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)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Sep 2012)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Howard Berman on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-28): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Howard Berman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 70% 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)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Apr 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Brian Bilbray on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-50): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Brian Bilbray 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 NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Mary Bono on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-45): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Mary Bono on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted 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)
  • 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)
  • 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 50% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
James Bradley on Environment
Republican Challenger: Click here for James Bradley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Charlie Brown on Environment
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Charlie Brown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
TJ Cox on Environment
Democrat (District 21): Click here for the full quote OR click here for TJ Cox on other issues.
  • Will advocate for green jobs & sustainable economy. (Jan 2019)
Elizabeth Emken on Environment
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Elizabeth Emken on other issues.
  • Invest in water storage reservoir infrastructure projects. (Jun 2012)
Mike Garcia on Environment
Republican (District 25): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Garcia on other issues.
Jerome Horton on Environment
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Jerome Horton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Darrell Issa on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Darrell Issa 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 NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Anti-GHG restrictions, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Sara Jacobs on Environment
Democrat (District 53): Click here for Sara Jacobs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Young Kim on Environment
Republican (District 39): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Young Kim on other issues.
  • Keep pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory. (Sep 2015)
Dan Lungren on Environment
Republican Representative (CA-3): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Dan Lungren on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Jay Obernolte on Environment
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jay Obernolte on other issues.
  • Keep pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory. (Sep 2015)
Alex Padilla on Environment
Democratic Appointee: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alex Padilla on other issues.
  • Ban single-use plastic bags. (Sep 2014)
Laura Richardson on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Laura Richardson 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)
  • 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)
Harley Rouda on Environment
Democrat (District 48): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Harley Rouda on other issues.
  • Protecting planet & economic growth can be jointly achieved. (Oct 2018)
Christy Smith on Environment
Democrat (District 25): Click here for Christy Smith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pete Stark on Environment
Democratic Representative (CA-13): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Pete Stark 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 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 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Jun 2012)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Michelle Steel on Environment
Republican (District 48): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michelle Steel on other issues.
  • Protect beaches for human use. (Feb 2021)
David Valadao on Environment
Republican (District 21): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for David Valadao on other issues.
  • Improve our aging water infrastructure with more reservoirs. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes high speed rail system. (Nov 2012)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Apr 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Anti-GHG restrictions, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Lily Zhou on Environment
Republican Challenger: Click here for Lily Zhou on other issues.
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