Energy/Environment

An innovative environmental and energy policy is necessary to combat the increasing carbon emissions that endanger our planet's environmental health. Mike has worked tirelessly to advocate for environmentally-conscious government. Renewable energy can be a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth by creating competitive, green jobs of the future, and the long term cost of inaction for our environment far outweighs today's price tag. Mike spoke on the House floor in defense of the Clean Air Act, opposing amendments meant to strip its power. Allowing further environmental degradation is not only irresponsible policy for the present day but will cause incalculable damage to the world our children inhabit. Mike continues to be a stalwart supporter of the environment in Congress as a member of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition.