Hoyer Receives High Marks on Environmental Scorecard from League of Conservation Voters

WASHINGTON, DC – Todaythe League of Conservation Voters (LCV), a national nonpartisan environmental organization, released their 2014 National Environmental Scorecard. This year, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) received a 91% rating from the LCVfor his votes on key environmental issues. The LCV's 2014 scorecard scores Members on votes taken in the second session of the 113^th Congress. It includes 5 Senate and 35 House votes on issues ranging from energy and climate change to wildlife conservation and spending for environmental programs.

"I am honored to have received a high rating from the League of Conservation Voters on their 2014 environmental scorecard," stated Congressman Hoyer. "I remain committed to protecting our environment in the Fifth District and throughout Maryland, including restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay's water quality, rebuilding the Bay's oyster population, and protecting its tributaries. The health of Maryland's waterways is critical to our economy and environment, and I willcontinue to fight to preserve these valuable resources for future generations."

Congressman Hoyer has been a longtime supporter of Maryland's natural resources and have successfully secured federal funding to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent, Potomac, Anacostia, St. Mary's Rivers and to replenish the oyster population. Click here to view Congressman Hoyer's full score.