Water pollution

How rivers, lakes, bays, coasts and groundwater are protected from sewage, industrial discharges and other pollution, and who pays to clean them up.

Protect clean water from pollution

5 members
Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“Abdul is fighting for an economy that works for everyone, healthcare for all, affordable housing, quality education, clean air and water, and sensible foreign policy.”
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“He is fighting for an economy and healthcare system that work for everyone, affordable housing for all, and clean air and water.”
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“The Great Lakes are Michigan’s crown jewel and keeping them safe and clean is a solemn responsibility for the world.”
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Peggy Flanagan
Senate · Minnesota · Democrat
“Minnesota’s water is one of our great resources, and we should never take it for granted. Peggy knows that we need environmental groups, industry, labor, and farmers working together to protect our water from pollution and invasive species.”
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Troy Jackson
Senate · Maine · Democrat
“We all depend on clean water and must do all in our power to protect it for Maine people, wildlife, and the environment.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Protect the air we breathe and the water we drink: Prioritize strengthening the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.”
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Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“He is a strong proponent of meaningful and effective environmental protection - especially the air, food, and water we all rely on.”
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“Includes policies to fight for farmers, strengthen rural communities, and address Iowa’s water quality crisis”
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“Addressing Iowa’s unique cancer crisis and the water quality crisis that’s driving it”
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“If elected, Turek would address Iowa’s water quality crisis and crack down on companies that pollute water.”
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Hold polluters accountable for contaminating water

2 members
Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“In Congress Chris has taken on the tough fights: pushing tax cuts for working families and small businesses, cracking down on predatory companies that target veterans and pollute our water, and standing up to Big Pharma to lower drug costs.”
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Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“If elected, Turek would address Iowa’s water quality crisis and crack down on companies that pollute water.”
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“Address the water quality crisis that is at the core of our cancer crisis by funding water quality sensors and cracking down on chemical companies that pollute our water supply.”
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Strengthen and enforce the Clean Water Act and water standards

1 member
James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Protect the air we breathe and the water we drink: Prioritize strengthening the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.”
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Shut down the Line 5 oil pipeline

1 member
Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“I support shutting down Line 5, which is putting our Great Lakes at risk and has the potential to destroy sensitive environmental and tribal sites. In the meantime, we need to make the line safer so long as proper care is taken not to disrupt the line itself or destroy sensitive environmental or tribal sites.”
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Fund water quality monitoring

1 member
Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“To address the root cause of our water quality crisis, Josh has sponsored legislation to increase funding for water quality sensors.”
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“Address the water quality crisis that is at the core of our cancer crisis by funding water quality sensors and cracking down on chemical companies that pollute our water supply.”
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