Congressman Hoyer strongly supports environmental safeguards that keep our land, air and water clean. He has supported every major environmental bill since he was elected to Congress. Congressman Hoyer has secured millions of federal dollars to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent, Potomac, Anacostia, and St. Mary's Rivers, and to replenish the oyster population of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
The Fifth District is rightly proud of its parks and open green space, and Hoyer has supported them by securing federal funds to add 8,000 acres to the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, expand Piscataway Park, and helped acquire 6,000 acres in Charles County for the Douglas Point Project.
Congressman Hoyer believes strongly in the environmental, economic and national security benefits of reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil and bolstering our clean energy economy. He has supported legislation to improve energy efficiency to save families and businesses money, spur innovation and create good-paying jobs, lessen our reliance on foreign energy, and reduce the carbon pollution that causes global warming.
Today, the President came to Maryland to reiterate his commitment to an all-of-the-above strategy to combat rising energy costs.
I am pleased to have received a nearly perfect rating from the LCV on their annual scorecard.
I strongly oppose todays attempt by Republicans to limit federal oversight of state clean water standards.
All Americans are concerned about high gas prices and the growing cost they are imposing on our families. We should also be concerned that those high prices might stall our economic recovery.
I am pleased to have received a 100% rating from the LCV on this special edition scorecard. It is critical that we protect and invest in our environment and pursue responsible energy policies that deliver positive benefits today and in the future.
I rise today in strong opposition to the Goodlatte amendment which would take a giant step backward in our efforts to restore the health of our nations largest estuary the Chesapeake Bay.