Issue Position: Environment

Issue Position

"The Chesapeake Bay is a natural resource critical to our economy, culture, and heritage. You can count on me to fight to protect the Chesapeake Bay and protect the lives and livelihoods that depend on it." -- U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

Senator Mikulski is committed to protecting our air, land, and waterways from pollution, and promoting sound energy policy. Her environmental and energy priorities include:

Preserving the Chesapeake Bay
Protecting the livelihood of those who make a living on the Bay
Reducing our dependence on foreign oil
Reducing the cost of energy for Americans
FIGHTING TO SAVE OUR NATURAL RESOURCES
Protecting the Chesapeake Bay
Fighting to reduce pollution and restore water quality, habitats and fisheries
Convened a hearing on the impact of global warming on the Bay
Supported legislation to reduce storm water pollution in the Bay
Fighting for the Jobs of Those Who Work on the Bay
Fighting to declare emergency status for the blue crab
Fought for dedicated funding to preserve the Bay
Introduced the Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act to ensure Maryland's seafood industry has the workforce it needs to thrive
Working to Reduce Energy Costs for Maryland Families
Fighting to stop risky betting on oil by Wall Street, which leads to higher gas prices
Voted for grants to help local government make their buildings more energy efficient
Voted to end subsidies for oil companies making billions on profits
Fighting to Reduce Global Warming
Supports legislation to cap greenhouse gases and create new energy efficiency standards for cars and appliances

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