Environmental regulation

“Protect clean air and water by curbing or removing super-pollutants and holding polluters accountable”

“Holding Polluters Legally Accountable: We need legislation to fully empower states, tribes, and local governments to sue major polluters for damages to health, land, and infrastructure. And Congress needs to get to work to reverse the cuts Trump and Elon Musk made to the EPA, and to restore the EPA’s authority to regulate carbon emissions.”

“I’m fighting to make Maryland a leader in clean energy, protect the natural resources that define our district, and lower energy costs. I’ll hold big polluters accountable, protect the Chesapeake Bay and our rivers, and ensure every community in our district has reliable, affordable energy.”

“Addressing PFAS and other toxic contamination in our water supply by increasing testing, accelerating cleanup, and holding the corporations responsible for the pollution accountable.”

“Protecting our open spaces and enforcing strict environmental standards on corporations to stop corporate polluters.”

“Regulate our biggest corporate polluters. Each one of us individually can do our part, but we’ve got to crack down on blighted areas starting in this District and beyond.”

“That’s how long Chemours poisoned our drinking water. So Roy Cooper held them accountable and took them to court.”

“Accountability for polluters, not immunity – oppose liability shields that protect agrochemical and PFAS manufacturers from consequences after they cause harm.”

“Today, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed announced a new policy agenda to take on corporate polluters and champion food and water safety.”

“Michigan farmers shouldn’t pay the price for environmental contamination they didn’t cause. Abdul will fight for federal funding to test affected farms, compensate farmers for lost income, and hold polluters responsible.”

“As a public servant, Abdul secured free glasses for kids who needed them, removed lead from Detroit’s elementary schools, took on Michigan’s biggest polluters, and made life-saving Narcan universally accessible.”

“As senator, I’ll fight to hold corporate polluters fully accountable for contaminating Michigan’s land, air, and water and to empower federal agencies to stop them before they cause harm in the first place.”

“I’ll hold polluters fully accountable for the PFAS contamination they’ve left behind in our soil, our water, and our bodies and ensure that corporate farms taking federal dollars are held accountable for the agricultural runoff poisoning our rivers, our lakes, and our neighbors’ wells.”

“Peggy believes there is more to do to hold people and companies accountable when they refuse to comply with environmental standards that are designed to protect our children and natural resources.”

“Taking down those responsible for the pollution of the environment”

“I'll fight for a Green New Deal, invest in clean energy jobs, and hold polluters accountable.”

“Protect clean air and water by curbing or removing super-pollutants and holding polluters accountable”

“Maintain essential environmental regulations that help limit the pollution of the air we breathe and water we drink.”

“I’ll make sure to hold the EPA accountable and push for stricter federal oversight for pollution like sewage sludge and mine refuse. Ryan Mackenzie’s destruction of the Clean Air and Water Act is a betrayal of Carbon County residents and their history of dealing with pollution.”

“Protecting our open spaces and enforcing strict environmental standards on corporations to stop corporate polluters.”

“Regulate our biggest corporate polluters. Each one of us individually can do our part, but we’ve got to crack down on blighted areas starting in this District and beyond.”

“Strengthen and streamline environmental regulations in a way that engages with local communities on a timeline that works for everyone. We can do this by creating and enforcing reasonable timelines for the enforcement and litigation of environmental regulations like NEPA, balancing responsible development with important environmental protections. Reforms like this would help us tackle a backlog of forest management needs and actively care for our public lands, while protecting jobs in the industries we need as we tackle a housing crisis.”

“Keeping manufacturing here allows us to do things the right way: with strong environmental standards, skilled American workers, and modern technology that produces more with less waste.”

“When we invest in Great Lakes restoration, environmental standards, clean energy, green manufacturing, and a strong defense industrial base here in Michigan, we are strengthening our environment, our economy, and our national security all at once.”

“We have a moral imperative to make progress towards a clean energy grid, enact strong environmental protections, and better prepare our communities for extreme weather events.”

“During my time in the Michigan Legislature I have worked towards this goal by advancing legislation to protect Michiganders from devastating flooding, hold polluters accountable, and find effective environmental protections. Michigan is doing its part on climate action, and I look forward to working in Congress to continue this progress.”

“Make the polluters pay for the cleanup instead of the ratepayers. That means enforceable limits with real penalties, federal money for utilities to install treatment, and free testing for families on private wells who have no idea what they are drinking.”

“He has led the charge in Congress to address PFAS contamination and wrote legislation to protect communities from these “forever chemicals,” take on corporate polluters, and establish stronger national safety standards.”

“Holding Polluters Legally Accountable: We need legislation to fully empower states, tribes, and local governments to sue major polluters for damages to health, land, and infrastructure. And Congress needs to get to work to reverse the cuts Trump and Elon Musk made to the EPA, and to restore the EPA’s authority to regulate carbon emissions.”

“Introduce legislation requiring polluters to pay communities they’ve harmed. Sponsor legislation to create a Climate Superfund, requiring major fossil fuel polluters to pay into a fund that helps communities address climate damage and resilience costs.”

“Accountability for polluters, not immunity – oppose liability shields that protect agrochemical and PFAS manufacturers from consequences after they cause harm.”

“Michigan farmers shouldn’t pay the price for environmental contamination they didn’t cause. Abdul will fight for federal funding to test affected farms, compensate farmers for lost income, and hold polluters responsible.”

“As state senator, Sean fought to hold polluters accountable by requiring more thorough cleanups after damaging spills, and making it easier for those harmed by pollution to seek justice.”

“Make the polluters pay for the cleanup instead of the ratepayers. That means enforceable limits with real penalties, federal money for utilities to install treatment, and free testing for families on private wells who have no idea what they are drinking.”

“Claire will fight to defend federal Superfund funding, hold polluters accountable for their share of cleanup costs, and rebuild the EPA, so it’s able to meet its commitments through partnership and oversight. She will also ensure that the cleanup plan accounts for sea level rise, so that flooding doesn’t bring buried contamination back into surrounding neighborhoods.”

“Forced opioid companies and chemical polluters to pay millions for the damage they caused.”

“Preserve billions of dollars in environmental grants for organizations throughout New Jersey for issues including air pollution, superfund cleanup, renewable energy, and more.”

“Holding Polluters Legally Accountable: We need legislation to fully empower states, tribes, and local governments to sue major polluters for damages to health, land, and infrastructure. And Congress needs to get to work to reverse the cuts Trump and Elon Musk made to the EPA, and to restore the EPA’s authority to regulate carbon emissions.”

“As senator, I’ll fight to hold corporate polluters fully accountable for contaminating Michigan’s land, air, and water and to empower federal agencies to stop them before they cause harm in the first place.”

“That means codifying the Endangerment Finding into law, so no future administration can strip the EPA of its authority to regulate greenhouse gases by executive order.”

“Claire will fight to defend federal Superfund funding, hold polluters accountable for their share of cleanup costs, and rebuild the EPA, so it’s able to meet its commitments through partnership and oversight. She will also ensure that the cleanup plan accounts for sea level rise, so that flooding doesn’t bring buried contamination back into surrounding neighborhoods.”

“Holding Polluters Legally Accountable: We need legislation to fully empower states, tribes, and local governments to sue major polluters for damages to health, land, and infrastructure. And Congress needs to get to work to reverse the cuts Trump and Elon Musk made to the EPA, and to restore the EPA’s authority to regulate carbon emissions.”

“Accountability for polluters, not immunity – oppose liability shields that protect agrochemical and PFAS manufacturers from consequences after they cause harm.”

“As state senator, Sean fought to hold polluters accountable by requiring more thorough cleanups after damaging spills, and making it easier for those harmed by pollution to seek justice.”

“Through my work as an environmental engineer, I learned that when it comes to improving water quality and protecting the environment, the government must work with farmers and business owners, not against them. At a time when our farmers are beset with skyrocketing input costs, tariffs, and trade wars, I support significant investments – not unfunded mandates – to allow immediate action on these important issues.”

“Strengthen and streamline environmental regulations in a way that engages with local communities on a timeline that works for everyone. We can do this by creating and enforcing reasonable timelines for the enforcement and litigation of environmental regulations like NEPA, balancing responsible development with important environmental protections. Reforms like this would help us tackle a backlog of forest management needs and actively care for our public lands, while protecting jobs in the industries we need as we tackle a housing crisis.”

“As a State Senator, Brent delivered real results by sponsoring and passing the law that reformed isolated wetlands regulations to give farmers and property owners clearer rules and less bureaucracy.”