JOSHUA SAKS

Disaster Recovery Reform Act. Highlighted a provision in H.R. 4460 that could potentially increase flooding in the future. Specifically, this provision would allow FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (HMGP) funds to be spent on Army Corps projects such as navigation, which often exacerbate flooding and negatively impact the natural ecosystems that absorb and reduce floodwaters.

Disaster Recovery Reform Act. Highlighted a provision in H.R. 4460 that could potentially increase flooding in the future. Specifically, this provision would allow FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (HMGP) funds to be spent on Army Corps projects such as navigation, which often exacerbate flooding and negatively impact the natural ecosystems that absorb and reduce floodwaters.

SEA Act of 2017. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 3133 because it severely weakens the Marine Mammal Protection Act by limiting studies into how offshore natural resource extraction would affect marine wildlife. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Urged Senators to remove a provision from S. 1129 that allows ships to discharge ballast water into the Great Lakes. Ballast water is the source of many harmful invasive species, most notably zebra mussels, which have wreaked havoc on freshwater habitats and water infrastructure in the Great Lakes states. These invasive species have proven to be economic nightmares, as the cleanup is expensive, and their presence can decrease the quality of beaches and other water-based recreation areas.

SEA Act of 2017. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 3133 because it severely weakens the Marine Mammal Protection Act by limiting studies into how offshore natural resource extraction would affect marine wildlife. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Urged Senators to remove a provision from S. 1129 that allows ships to discharge ballast water into the Great Lakes. Ballast water is the source of many harmful invasive species, most notably zebra mussels, which have wreaked havoc on freshwater habitats and water infrastructure in the Great Lakes states. These invasive species have proven to be economic nightmares, as the cleanup is expensive, and their presence can decrease the quality of beaches and other water-based recreation areas.

S. 1842. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget. H.R. 2862. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget.

S. 1842. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget. H.R. 2862. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget.

Urged Members of Congress to reject any and all recommendations that would shrink the boundaries of National Monuments or allow more mining, drilling, or commercial fishing beyond what is currently allowed under the law. Also shared NWF's 30-second video created in partnership with Davis Filfred of the Navajo Nation urging President Trump to keep monuments intact.

Urged Members of Congress to reject any and all recommendations that would shrink the boundaries of National Monuments or allow more mining, drilling, or commercial fishing beyond what is currently allowed under the law. Also shared NWF's 30-second video created in partnership with Davis Filfred of the Navajo Nation urging President Trump to keep monuments intact.

H.Con.Res.71. House FY 2018 Budget. Urged lawmakers to oppose any budget resolution that underfunds conservation programs, environmental regulatory agencies, or allows for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Also generally advocated for protection of all natural spaces in the U.S., as well as urging members to reject anti-environmental riders and the immediate construction of the Yazoo Pumps project. S.Con.Res.25. Senate FY 2018 Budget. Urged lawmakers to oppose any budget resolution that underfunds conservation programs, environmental regulatory agencies, or allows for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Also generally advocated for protection of all natural spaces in the U.S. Specifically spoke out against Senator Lee's amendment, #1429 which would undermine the ESA, and indicated support for Amendment #1301 by Senators Cantwell, Markey, and Bennet which would have struck language opening ANWR to drilling. Also urged members to reject anti-environmental riders and the immediate construction of the Yazoo Pumps project.

Shared a letter from Second Nature expressing higher education leaders' support for climate action. H.J. Res 38. Stream Protection Rule CRA. Urged opposition to killing the Stream Protection Rule, a critical water quality rule for our nations streams, fish, wildlife, and communities in coal country that will protect or restore an estimated 6,000 miles of streams and 52,000 acres of forest over two decades, areas important for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. H.J. Res 36. BLM Methane Rule CRA. Urged opposition to killing the BLM's Methane Venting and Flaring Rule, which sets common-sense, cost-effective standards to curb natural gas waste caused by excessive venting, flaring, and leaking from federal and tribal oil and gas wells, having the effect of saving an energy resource and taxpayer dollars, returning more royalty revenues to support communities and infrastructure, and reducing air pollution that harms public health, the outdoor economy, and wildlife. Urged opposition against confirmation of nominee Scott Pruitt for Administrator of EPA.

Shared a letter from Second Nature expressing higher education leaders' support for climate action. H.J. Res 38. Stream Protection Rule CRA. Urged opposition to killing the Stream Protection Rule, a critical water quality rule for our nations streams, fish, wildlife, and communities in coal country that will protect or restore an estimated 6,000 miles of streams and 52,000 acres of forest over two decades, areas important for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. H.J. Res 36. BLM Methane Rule CRA. Urged opposition to killing the BLM's Methane Venting and Flaring Rule, which sets common-sense, cost-effective standards to curb natural gas waste caused by excessive venting, flaring, and leaking from federal and tribal oil and gas wells, having the effect of saving an energy resource and taxpayer dollars, returning more royalty revenues to support communities and infrastructure, and reducing air pollution that harms public health, the outdoor economy, and wildlife. Urged opposition against confirmation of nominee Scott Pruitt for Administrator of EPA.

H.R. 26. Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2017. Voiced opposition to the bill in order to maintian the vital role of agencies in protecting America's wildlife and the environment. H.R. 5. Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017. Voiced opposition to the bill in order to maintain the vital role of our regulatory system in protecting wildlife and our environment. Voiced importance of a strong Endangered Species Act for wildlife and for more funding for proactive wildlife conservation. H.J. Res 44. BLM Planning 2.0 CRA. Urged opposition to killing the BLM Planning 2.0 rule, which provides for early public participation in land use planning and greater collaboration with all public land stakeholders. The rule allows for landscape-scale approaches that will reduce conflict between competing land uses, fostering responsible Urged support for confirmation of nominee Ryan Zinke for Secretary of Interior.

H.R. 1. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Expressed NWF's strong opposition to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Expressed opposition to the provisions that subsidize fossil fuel development and the phasing out of credits for wind and solar production (though these were later restored). Also expressed strong opposition to reconciliation language that would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil drilling. Multiple contacts were made regarding this bill.

H.R. 3144. Columbia River Power Systems Operations. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 3144 because it keeps in place policies that have drastically reduced the number of steelhead and salmon in the Columbia River basin. This bill overrules a judicial ruling urging authorities to better align with the ESA. H.R. 3354. Interior Appropriations Bill. Pressed lawmakers to ensure that the Department of the Interior and the EPA retain adequate amounts of funding for conservation and programming. Highlighted the agencies' roles in promoting renewable energy, conserving valuable wildlife habitats such as the Chesapeake Bay and the Everglades, and enforcing laws such as the Endangered Species Act. Included a chart with recent funding levels. H.R. 2862. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget. H.R. 2936. Resilient Forests Act of 2017. Expressed NWF's opposition to H.R. 2936, the Resilient Forests Act of 2017, citing the lack of focus on forest and wildlife health within the bill. Also expressed NWF's views on the amendments proposed to the bill, including amendments on NEPA, drone use for forest management, and the establishment of a "wildland firefighter occupational series", among other amendments. Nomination of R.D. James. Provided background on R.D. James, nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Army Corps for Civil Works, as well as questions for Senators to ask the nominee regarding his record. H.R. 1157. To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 1157, which would give 4,000 acres of wildlife refuge to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Chatham. NWF has long supported federal control of federal lands, believing that wildlife area protection policies should be uniform and that local control can lead to less stringent oversight. H.R. 4465. Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017. Encouraged lawmakers to support H.R. 4465, which would extend existing funding for fish recovery programs in the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers through fiscal year 2023 rather than its current end date of 2019. Fish species protected under this funding include the Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, razorback sucker, and bonytail.

Urged Members of Congress to reject any and all recommendations that would shrink the boundaries of National Monuments or allow more mining, drilling, or commercial fishing beyond what is currently allowed under the law. Also shared NWF's 30-second video created in partnership with Davis Filfred of the Navajo Nation urging President Trump to keep monuments intact. H.R. 3905. Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act. During both committee markup and floor debate, NWF urged members of the House to reject H.R. 3905, which would renew mineral leases to Twin Metals Minnesota for the purpose of mining copper sulfide at the edge of the Boundary Waters watershed. Reinforced that the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is the largest wilderness area east of the Rockies and north of the Everglades and highlighted the negative economic impact that such a mine could have for northern Minnesota, a tourism-dependent area. H.R. 1349. Amending Wilderness Act for use of bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers, and game carts. Expressed opposition to this bill, which would allow wheeled devices, most notably mountain bikes, on trails in wilderness areas. Not only would this erode the trails used by people on foot, but it would also disrupt pristine wild areas and affect the livelihood of the wildlife that lives in these areas.

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874 (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats.

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874. (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874. (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874 (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats.

H.R.1731. RECLAIM Act. Expressed support for the advancement of legislation that incorporates the need for reclaimed abandoned mine lands to support healthy ecosystems for wildlife in cooperation with robust economic development opportunities and stakeholder engagement. S. 1514. Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation for Wildlife Act (HELP for Wildlife Act). Worked to see that this bill had bipartisan support and a balanced package of provisions, (see list below), thanked cosponsors and encouraged additional support from other Members. Some of the provisions in the bill include: Target Practice and Marksmanship Baiting of Migratory Game Birds North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) reauthorization National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) reauthorization Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization Delisting Great Lakes and Wyoming Wolves Chesapeake Bay Program and Chesapeake Bay Initiative reauthorization National Fish Habitat Conservation Act

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (reauthorization draft bill). Urged cosponsorship on a bill to reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to help address the growing threats to America's migratory birds. H.R.1731 RECLAIM Act. Expressed support for the advancement of legislation that incorporates the need for reclaimed abandoned mine lands to support healthy ecosystems for wildlife in cooperation with robust economic development opportunities and stakeholder engagement. S. 951 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017. Voiced opposition to the bill in order to maintain the vital role of our regulatory system in protecting wildlife and our environment Voiced importance of a strong Endangered Species Act for wildlife and for more funding for proactive wildlife conservation. Urged investment in natural infrastructure to benefit the environment and the outdoor economy as part of an ongoing conversations about a general infrastructure legislation package.

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874. (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874 (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats.

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874. (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874 (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats.

H.R. 26. Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2017. Voiced opposition to the bill in order to maintian the vital role of agencies in protecting America's wildlife and the environment. H.R. 5. Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017. Voiced opposition to the bill in order to maintain the vital role of our regulatory system in protecting wildlife and our environment. Voiced importance of a strong Endangered Species Act for wildlife and for more funding for proactive wildlife conservation. H.J. Res 44. BLM Planning 2.0 CRA. Urged opposition to killing the BLM Planning 2.0 rule, which provides for early public participation in land use planning and greater collaboration with all public land stakeholders. The rule allows for landscape-scale approaches that will reduce conflict between competing land uses, fostering responsible Urged support for confirmation of nominee Ryan Zinke for Secretary of Interior.

H.R. 3144. Columbia River Power Systems Operations. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 3144 because it keeps in place policies that have drastically reduced the number of steelhead and salmon in the Columbia River basin. This bill overrules a judicial ruling urging authorities to better align with the ESA. H.R. 3354. Interior Appropriations Bill. Pressed lawmakers to ensure that the Department of the Interior and the EPA retain adequate amounts of funding for conservation and programming. Highlighted the agencies' roles in promoting renewable energy, conserving valuable wildlife habitats such as the Chesapeake Bay and the Everglades, and enforcing laws such as the Endangered Species Act. Included a chart with recent funding levels. H.R. 2862. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget. H.R. 2936. Resilient Forests Act of 2017. Expressed NWF's opposition to H.R. 2936, the Resilient Forests Act of 2017, citing the lack of focus on forest and wildlife health within the bill. Also expressed NWF's views on the amendments proposed to the bill, including amendments on NEPA, drone use for forest management, and the establishment of a "wildland firefighter occupational series", among other amendments. Nomination of R.D. James. Provided background on R.D. James, nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Army Corps for Civil Works, as well as questions for Senators to ask the nominee regarding his record. H.R. 1157. To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 1157, which would give 4,000 acres of wildlife refuge to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Chatham. NWF has long supported federal control of federal lands, believing that wildlife area protection policies should be uniform and that local control can lead to less stringent oversight. H.R. 4465. Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017. Encouraged lawmakers to support H.R. 4465, which would extend existing funding for fish recovery programs in the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers through fiscal year 2023 rather than its current end date of 2019. Fish species protected under this funding include the Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, razorback sucker, and bonytail.

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874 (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats.

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874. (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874 (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats.

H.R. 2874. 21st Century Flood Reform Act. Urged lawmakers to support the 21st Century Flood Reform Act, which would place higher limits on policies to upgrade resiliency after a storm and put in place reforms that target assistance toward low-income residents of flooded areas. This bill also approaches more common-sense policy on insurance for second homes and risk-based realities.

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874. (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874 (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats.

H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875 and H.R. 2874. (National Flood Insurance Program). Advocated for a market-based insurance rates to protect natural flood plains and habitats

H.R. 3144. Columbia River Power Systems Operations. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 3144 because it keeps in place policies that have drastically reduced the number of steelhead and salmon in the Columbia River basin. This bill overrules a judicial ruling urging authorities to better align with the ESA. H.R. 3354. Interior Appropriations Bill. Pressed lawmakers to ensure that the Department of the Interior and the EPA retain adequate amounts of funding for conservation and programming. Highlighted the agencies' roles in promoting renewable energy, conserving valuable wildlife habitats such as the Chesapeake Bay and the Everglades, and enforcing laws such as the Endangered Species Act. Included a chart with recent funding levels. H.R. 2862. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget. H.R. 2936. Resilient Forests Act of 2017. Expressed NWF's opposition to H.R. 2936, the Resilient Forests Act of 2017, citing the lack of focus on forest and wildlife health within the bill. Also expressed NWF's views on the amendments proposed to the bill, including amendments on NEPA, drone use for forest management, and the establishment of a "wildland firefighter occupational series", among other amendments. Nomination of R.D. James. Provided background on R.D. James, nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Army Corps for Civil Works, as well as questions for Senators to ask the nominee regarding his record. H.R. 1157. To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 1157, which would give 4,000 acres of wildlife refuge to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Chatham. NWF has long supported federal control of federal lands, believing that wildlife area protection policies should be uniform and that local control can lead to less stringent oversight. H.R. 4465. Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017. Encouraged lawmakers to support H.R. 4465, which would extend existing funding for fish recovery programs in the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers through fiscal year 2023 rather than its current end date of 2019. Fish species protected under this funding include the Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, razorback sucker, and bonytail.

H.R. 3043. Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Urged Representatives to oppose H.R. 3043 on the grounds that it weakens the review process for hydroelectric facilities that are approaching the mandated 50-year review mark. Not only do hydropower projects significantly alter wildlife habitats, but when they are not up to code, they pose a safety risk to humans that live nearby. Lastly, this bill decreased the importance of required considerations such as endangered species and cultural sites. H.R. 4239. SECURE American Energy Act. Urged members of the House Natrual Resources Committee to oppose H.R. 4239, which would undermine the Antiquities Act, NEPA, the Arctic, and marine mammals. Acknowledged provisions within the bill that NWF supports, such as the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, but reinforced that the cons outweigh the pros in this bill.

H.R. 3144. Columbia River Power Systems Operations. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 3144 because it keeps in place policies that have drastically reduced the number of steelhead and salmon in the Columbia River basin. This bill overrules a judicial ruling urging authorities to better align with the ESA. H.R. 3354. Interior Appropriations Bill. Pressed lawmakers to ensure that the Department of the Interior and the EPA retain adequate amounts of funding for conservation and programming. Highlighted the agencies' roles in promoting renewable energy, conserving valuable wildlife habitats such as the Chesapeake Bay and the Everglades, and enforcing laws such as the Endangered Species Act. Included a chart with recent funding levels. H.R. 2862. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget. H.R. 2936. Resilient Forests Act of 2017. Expressed NWF's opposition to H.R. 2936, the Resilient Forests Act of 2017, citing the lack of focus on forest and wildlife health within the bill. Also expressed NWF's views on the amendments proposed to the bill, including amendments on NEPA, drone use for forest management, and the establishment of a "wildland firefighter occupational series", among other amendments. Nomination of R.D. James. Provided background on R.D. James, nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Army Corps for Civil Works, as well as questions for Senators to ask the nominee regarding his record. H.R. 1157. To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 1157, which would give 4,000 acres of wildlife refuge to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Chatham. NWF has long supported federal control of federal lands, believing that wildlife area protection policies should be uniform and that local control can lead to less stringent oversight. H.R. 4465. Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017. Encouraged lawmakers to support H.R. 4465, which would extend existing funding for fish recovery programs in the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers through fiscal year 2023 rather than its current end date of 2019. Fish species protected under this funding include the Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, razorback sucker, and bonytail.

H.R. 3219. Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 Minibus (Energy and Water Provisions). Urged FY18 appropriations have robust funding for environmental and conservation programs important to America's outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife alike. NWF was very concerned that this bill contains several damaging policy provisions that would undermine the federal governments ability to protect our nations water resources and outdoor heritage. Of particular concern was a rider that allows the Trump administration to continue with its plan to repeal the 2015 Clean Water Rule without following longstanding processes that are intended to allow affected communities to have a voice in their governments actions. This puts the drinking water of 117 million Americans and our nations $201 billion fishing and hunting economy at risk. NWF urged Congress to support efforts to remove these dirty water riders, and to oppose any additional anti-environment policy riders. H.R. 3219. Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 Minibus (Agriculture Provisions). Urged FY18 appropriations have robust funding for environmental and conservation programs important to America's outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife alike. NWF urged Members to work to ensure that the final bill maintains full funding for mandatory Farm Bill conservation programs provided in the fiscal year 2018 Agriculture Appropriations bill during tomorrows markup. H.R. 3354. Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 Megabus (Interior/EPA and other provisions). Urged FY18 appropriations have robust funding for environmental and conservation programs important to America's outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife alike. This appropriations package, with its widespread cuts to environmental programs at EPA, DOI, and NOAA among other departments, would significantly weaken our nations ability to sustain and protect our air, climate, lands, water, and wildlife. Because of these cuts to critical environmental programs that protect our nations wildlife and habitats, NWF urged a NO vote on this package and advised votes on relevant amendments.

Urged Members of Congress to reject any and all recommendations that would shrink the boundaries of National Monuments or allow more mining, drilling, or commercial fishing beyond what is currently allowed under the law. Also shared NWF's 30-second video created in partnership with Davis Filfred of the Navajo Nation urging President Trump to keep monuments intact. H.R. 3905. Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act. During both committee markup and floor debate, NWF urged members of the House to reject H.R. 3905, which would renew mineral leases to Twin Metals Minnesota for the purpose of mining copper sulfide at the edge of the Boundary Waters watershed. Reinforced that the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is the largest wilderness area east of the Rockies and north of the Everglades and highlighted the negative economic impact that such a mine could have for northern Minnesota, a tourism-dependent area. H.R. 1349. Amending Wilderness Act for use of bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers, and game carts. Expressed opposition to this bill, which would allow wheeled devices, most notably mountain bikes, on trails in wilderness areas. Not only would this erode the trails used by people on foot, but it would also disrupt pristine wild areas and affect the livelihood of the wildlife that lives in these areas.

S. 1129Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Urged Senators to remove a provision from S. 1129 that allows ships to discharge ballast water into the Great Lakes. Ballast water is the source of many harmful invasive species, most notably zebra mussels, which have wreaked havoc on freshwater habitats and water infrastructure in the Great Lakes states. These invasive species have proven to be economic nightmares, as the cleanup is expensive, and their presence can decrease the quality of beaches and other water-based recreation areas. H.R. 3916. Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act. Expressed concern with language in this bill that would transfer fish species management from the National Marine Fisheries Service to the Fish and Wildlife Service, which has less expertise on the specific fish species covered by this bill.

H.R. 3043. Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Urged Representatives to oppose H.R. 3043 on the grounds that it weakens the review process for hydroelectric facilities that are approaching the mandated 50-year review mark. Not only do hydropower projects significantly alter wildlife habitats, but when they are not up to code, they pose a safety risk to humans that live nearby. Lastly, this bill decreased the importance of required considerations such as endangered species and cultural sites. H.R. 4239. SECURE American Energy Act. Urged members of the House Natrual Resources Committee to oppose H.R. 4239, which would undermine the Antiquities Act, NEPA, the Arctic, and marine mammals. Acknowledged provisions within the bill that NWF supports, such as the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, but reinforced that the cons outweigh the pros in this bill.

S. 1842. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget. H.R. 4460. Disaster Recovery Reform Act. Highlighted a provision in H.R. 4460 that could potentially increase flooding in the future. Specifically, this provision would allow FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (HMGP) funds to be spent on Army Corps projects such as navigation, which often exacerbate flooding and negatively impact the natural ecosystems that absorb and reduce floodwaters. H.R. 4667. Disaster Supplemental for Hurrcanes, Wildfires, and Other Purposes. Expressed NWF's opposition to a provision in H.R. 4667 that would absolve FEMA of its obligations to adhere to the Endangered Species Act when implementing its flood programs. This is important because proper flood mitigation efforts can both reduce the risk of flooding and improve the quality of wildlife habitat.

H.R. 3144. Columbia River Power Systems Operations. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 3144 because it keeps in place policies that have drastically reduced the number of steelhead and salmon in the Columbia River basin. This bill overrules a judicial ruling urging authorities to better align with the ESA. H.R. 3354. Interior Appropriations Bill. Pressed lawmakers to ensure that the Department of the Interior and the EPA retain adequate amounts of funding for conservation and programming. Highlighted the agencies' roles in promoting renewable energy, conserving valuable wildlife habitats such as the Chesapeake Bay and the Everglades, and enforcing laws such as the Endangered Species Act. Included a chart with recent funding levels. H.R. 2862. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget. H.R. 2936. Resilient Forests Act of 2017. Expressed NWF's opposition to H.R. 2936, the Resilient Forests Act of 2017, citing the lack of focus on forest and wildlife health within the bill. Also expressed NWF's views on the amendments proposed to the bill, including amendments on NEPA, drone use for forest management, and the establishment of a "wildland firefighter occupational series", among other amendments. Nomination of R.D. James. Provided background on R.D. James, nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Army Corps for Civil Works, as well as questions for Senators to ask the nominee regarding his record. H.R. 1157. To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes. Urged lawmakers to oppose H.R. 1157, which would give 4,000 acres of wildlife refuge to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town of Chatham. NWF has long supported federal control of federal lands, believing that wildlife area protection policies should be uniform and that local control can lead to less stringent oversight. H.R. 4465. Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017. Encouraged lawmakers to support H.R. 4465, which would extend existing funding for fish recovery programs in the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers through fiscal year 2023 rather than its current end date of 2019. Fish species protected under this funding include the Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, razorback sucker, and bonytail.

S. 1842. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget. H.R. 4460. Disaster Recovery Reform Act. Highlighted a provision in H.R. 4460 that could potentially increase flooding in the future. Specifically, this provision would allow FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (HMGP) funds to be spent on Army Corps projects such as navigation, which often exacerbate flooding and negatively impact the natural ecosystems that absorb and reduce floodwaters. H.R. 4667. Disaster Supplemental for Hurrcanes, Wildfires, and Other Purposes. Expressed NWF's opposition to a provision in H.R. 4667 that would absolve FEMA of its obligations to adhere to the Endangered Species Act when implementing its flood programs. This is important because proper flood mitigation efforts can both reduce the risk of flooding and improve the quality of wildlife habitat.

H.R. 26. Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2017. Voiced opposition to the bill in order to maintian the vital role of agencies in protecting America's wildlife and the environment. H.R. 5. Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017. Voiced opposition to the bill in order to maintain the vital role of our regulatory system in protecting wildlife and our environment. Voiced importance of a strong Endangered Species Act for wildlife and for more funding for proactive wildlife conservation. H.J. Res 44. BLM Planning 2.0 CRA. Urged opposition to killing the BLM Planning 2.0 rule, which provides for early public participation in land use planning and greater collaboration with all public land stakeholders. The rule allows for landscape-scale approaches that will reduce conflict between competing land uses, fostering responsible Urged support for confirmation of nominee Ryan Zinke for Secretary of Interior.

Shared a letter urging the Administration to stay in the Paris Climate Deal to sustain American leadership and thriving wildlife populations and habitats. Shared a letter from Second Nature expressing higher education leaders' support for climate action and urged sharing in the Paris Climate Deal. H.R. 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017. Urged a NO vote on a bill that would create a Clean Water Act loophole for the discharge of pesticides to our nations waterways, leaving us without a remedy to restore waters impaired by pesticides. Nearly 2,000 waterways in the United States are known to be impaired because of pesticide pollution, and pesticides pose a particularly concerning threat to wildlife populations.

H.R. 995. 21st Century Respect Act. Urged members of the House to support the 21st Century Respect Act, which would amend language to promote diversity and inclusiveness in the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior.

S. 1129Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Urged Senators to remove a provision from S. 1129 that allows ships to discharge ballast water into the Great Lakes. Ballast water is the source of many harmful invasive species, most notably zebra mussels, which have wreaked havoc on freshwater habitats and water infrastructure in the Great Lakes states. These invasive species have proven to be economic nightmares, as the cleanup is expensive, and their presence can decrease the quality of beaches and other water-based recreation areas. H.R. 3916. Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act. Expressed concern with language in this bill that would transfer fish species management from the National Marine Fisheries Service to the Fish and Wildlife Service, which has less expertise on the specific fish species covered by this bill.

S.1480/H.R.3161Biomass Thermal Utilization (BTU) Act of 2017. Urged support for a bill that would incentivize the adoption of efficient thermal biomass technology that has significant climate and jobs benefits - because when precautions are used to protect wildlife and ensure climate benefits, thermal biomass can be a truly sustainable domestic energy source.

H.R.1731. RECLAIM Act. Expressed support for the advancement of legislation that incorporates the need for reclaimed abandoned mine lands to support healthy ecosystems for wildlife in cooperation with robust economic development opportunities and stakeholder engagement. S. 1514. Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation for Wildlife Act (HELP for Wildlife Act). Worked to see that this bill had bipartisan support and a balanced package of provisions, (see list below), thanked cosponsors and encouraged additional support from other Members. Some of the provisions in the bill include: Target Practice and Marksmanship Baiting of Migratory Game Birds North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) reauthorization National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) reauthorization Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization Delisting Great Lakes and Wyoming Wolves Chesapeake Bay Program and Chesapeake Bay Initiative reauthorization National Fish Habitat Conservation Act

S. 1842. Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. Encouraged Members of Congress to take proactive steps to manage wildfires before they happen. Specifically, we encouraged members to cosponsor the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act while sharing NWF's October report on Megafires. Needed reforms include speeding forest restoration, cutting carbon pollution, and fixing the Forest Service's budget. H.R. 4460. Disaster Recovery Reform Act. Highlighted a provision in H.R. 4460 that could potentially increase flooding in the future. Specifically, this provision would allow FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (HMGP) funds to be spent on Army Corps projects such as navigation, which often exacerbate flooding and negatively impact the natural ecosystems that absorb and reduce floodwaters. H.R. 4667. Disaster Supplemental for Hurrcanes, Wildfires, and Other Purposes. Expressed NWF's opposition to a provision in H.R. 4667 that would absolve FEMA of its obligations to adhere to the Endangered Species Act when implementing its flood programs. This is important because proper flood mitigation efforts can both reduce the risk of flooding and improve the quality of wildlife habitat.

Urged Members of Congress to reject any and all recommendations that would shrink the boundaries of National Monuments or allow more mining, drilling, or commercial fishing beyond what is currently allowed under the law. Also shared NWF's 30-second video created in partnership with Davis Filfred of the Navajo Nation urging President Trump to keep monuments intact. H.R. 3905. Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act. During both committee markup and floor debate, NWF urged members of the House to reject H.R. 3905, which would renew mineral leases to Twin Metals Minnesota for the purpose of mining copper sulfide at the edge of the Boundary Waters watershed. Reinforced that the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is the largest wilderness area east of the Rockies and north of the Everglades and highlighted the negative economic impact that such a mine could have for northern Minnesota, a tourism-dependent area. H.R. 1349. Amending Wilderness Act for use of bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers, and game carts. Expressed opposition to this bill, which would allow wheeled devices, most notably mountain bikes, on trails in wilderness areas. Not only would this erode the trails used by people on foot, but it would also disrupt pristine wild areas and affect the livelihood of the wildlife that lives in these areas.

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (reauthorization draft bill). Urged cosponsorship on a bill to reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to help address the growing threats to America's migratory birds. H.R.1731 RECLAIM Act. Expressed support for the advancement of legislation that incorporates the need for reclaimed abandoned mine lands to support healthy ecosystems for wildlife in cooperation with robust economic development opportunities and stakeholder engagement. S. 951 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017. Voiced opposition to the bill in order to maintain the vital role of our regulatory system in protecting wildlife and our environment Voiced importance of a strong Endangered Species Act for wildlife and for more funding for proactive wildlife conservation. Urged investment in natural infrastructure to benefit the environment and the outdoor economy as part of an ongoing conversations about a general infrastructure legislation package.

H.Con.Res.71. House FY 2018 Budget. Urged lawmakers to oppose any budget resolution that underfunds conservation programs, environmental regulatory agencies, or allows for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Also generally advocated for protection of all natural spaces in the U.S., as well as urging members to reject anti-environmental riders and the immediate construction of the Yazoo Pumps project. S.Con.Res.25. Senate FY 2018 Budget. Urged lawmakers to oppose any budget resolution that underfunds conservation programs, environmental regulatory agencies, or allows for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Also generally advocated for protection of all natural spaces in the U.S. Specifically spoke out against Senator Lee's amendment, #1429 which would undermine the ESA, and indicated support for Amendment #1301 by Senators Cantwell, Markey, and Bennet which would have struck language opening ANWR to drilling. Also urged members to reject anti-environmental riders and the immediate construction of the Yazoo Pumps project.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

S.J. Res 22 and H.R. 1644. Opposed bill due to risks to wildlife and ecosystems from attack on Clean Water Rule via Congressional Review Act of Disapproval. Water Protection Network (100+ groups) urged recommendations for an approach to planning that uses natural systems to solve water resources problems in the next Water Development Resources Act (WRDA). Urged provisions in upcoming Water Resources Development Act which used nature-based solutions to water management.

S.2956, H.R.5054 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed cuts to farm bill conservation programs H.R.5055, H.R.2028 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed anti-environment riders (clean water, energy, public lands) in Energy and Water Approps H.R. 5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. encouraged adequate funding levels for critical environmental and conservation programs; urged legislators to keep anti-environmental riders OUT of the appropriations process. H.R. 2577 (conference package with Milcon-VA/Zika appropriations). urged a NO vote this conference package, which includes a damaging provision known as the Zika Vector Control Act. This provision, which has no funding implications and would not address the Administrations request for Zika funding, would remove critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife. Despite its name, the bill is not necessary for protecting the public from the Zika virus; the Clean Water Act Pesticides General Permit already includes provisions specifically intended to respond quickly and effectively to declared pest emergencies. Under this permit, emergency pesticide applications are covered automatically and may be performed immediately.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

Shared our resolution stressing the importance of America's public lands ("America's public lands are not for sale") and discouraging any attempts of sell-off. H.R. 2406. Sportsmens Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act. Expressed appreciation for Congress working to address the needs and interests of sportsmen and wildlife, stressing the need to uphold the conservation values that have been fundamental to hunters and anglers for over a century via various amendments. S. 659Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act. Commended efforts for sportsmen and made suggestions for improved conservation efforts.

H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

S.2956, H.R.5054 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed cuts to farm bill conservation programs H.R.5055, H.R.2028 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed anti-environment riders (clean water, energy, public lands) in Energy and Water Approps H.R. 5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. encouraged adequate funding levels for critical environmental and conservation programs; urged legislators to keep anti-environmental riders OUT of the appropriations process. H.R. 2577 (conference package with Milcon-VA/Zika appropriations). urged a NO vote this conference package, which includes a damaging provision known as the Zika Vector Control Act. This provision, which has no funding implications and would not address the Administrations request for Zika funding, would remove critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife. Despite its name, the bill is not necessary for protecting the public from the Zika virus; the Clean Water Act Pesticides General Permit already includes provisions specifically intended to respond quickly and effectively to declared pest emergencies. Under this permit, emergency pesticide applications are covered automatically and may be performed immediately.

H.R. 2663. Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2015. Expressing support for Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2015 because renewable energy development on public lands needs a better framework -- one which creates a conservation fund with royalties for responsible protection of willdife and wildlife habitat; encouraging attendance at Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Hearing.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

H.R. 4739 Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2016. asked to ensure that similar harmful language will not be included in this years National Defense Authorization Act. H.R. 2908 National Bison Legacy Act. supported adopting the bison as the national mammal of the United States, acknowledging the important historical and environmental value of the bison to this country. Bison populations are also a critical component of maintaining and protecting grassland ecosystems. H.R. 4900 Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). strongly opposed the proposed sale of thousands of acres of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico. Urged the Committee to remove Section 405, Land Conveyance Authority, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Vieques Island. Americas public lands provide tremendous economic benefits, and developing them or selling them off is a short-sighted and counterproductive way to attempt to reduce debt. H.R. 4909, S.2943 National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA.

S.2848, H.R. 5303. Water Resources Development Act. Commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. S.2848, H.R. 5303. WRDA - Relief Funding for Flint, Michigan. Advocated for Congress to pass crucial legislation that provides substantial federal aid for the community of Flint, Michigan to help them rebuild and recover from a drinking water crisis that began over two years ago. Also included letter from 69 community, social justice, civil rights, labor, faith, public health, and environmental groups asking Congress to aid Flint and help prevent future Flints by investing in and protecting our nations water quality and infrastructure. Everglades Restoration. Letter from more than 150 fishing, hunting, and outdoor businesses and organizations calling for bold action to address the ongoing crisis in the Everglades and on Florida's coasts. H.R. 4456. RECLAIM Act of 2016. Expressing support on behalf of the Choose Clean Water Coalition for this bill, which will help communities hit hard by abandoned mines and layoffs from the coal industry. This bill's environmental restoration component will also be a boon for clean water in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Sea-Level Rise. Shared an important NWF report on rising sea levels and other climate change impacts, with policy recommendations for mitigation and adaptation. CEQ Climate Guidance. Expressing support for the Council on Environmental Qualitys (CEQ) Final Guidance on the Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Effects of Climate Change in NEPA Reviews in House hearing. CEQs guidance is a responsible step to ensure federal agencies apply consistent and effective analysis of the effects of major federal projects on the underlying cause of rapid climate change (emissions of greenhouse gases), the likely impacts of climate change on the projects themselves, and the effect the projects may have on the climate resilience of our communities and wildlife. Carbon Pricing. Shared recent major news stories related to carbon pricing and the need for aggressive climate change mitigation strategies.

H.R. 4739 Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2016. asked to ensure that similar harmful language will not be included in this years National Defense Authorization Act. H.R. 2908 National Bison Legacy Act. supported adopting the bison as the national mammal of the United States, acknowledging the important historical and environmental value of the bison to this country. Bison populations are also a critical component of maintaining and protecting grassland ecosystems. H.R. 4900 Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). strongly opposed the proposed sale of thousands of acres of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico. Urged the Committee to remove Section 405, Land Conveyance Authority, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Vieques Island. Americas public lands provide tremendous economic benefits, and developing them or selling them off is a short-sighted and counterproductive way to attempt to reduce debt. H.R. 4909, S.2943 National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

H.R. 4739 Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2016. asked to ensure that similar harmful language will not be included in this years National Defense Authorization Act. H.R. 2908 National Bison Legacy Act. supported adopting the bison as the national mammal of the United States, acknowledging the important historical and environmental value of the bison to this country. Bison populations are also a critical component of maintaining and protecting grassland ecosystems. H.R. 4900 Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). strongly opposed the proposed sale of thousands of acres of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico. Urged the Committee to remove Section 405, Land Conveyance Authority, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Vieques Island. Americas public lands provide tremendous economic benefits, and developing them or selling them off is a short-sighted and counterproductive way to attempt to reduce debt. H.R. 4909, S.2943 National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA.

H.R. 4739 Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2016. asked to ensure that similar harmful language will not be included in this years National Defense Authorization Act. H.R. 2908 National Bison Legacy Act. supported adopting the bison as the national mammal of the United States, acknowledging the important historical and environmental value of the bison to this country. Bison populations are also a critical component of maintaining and protecting grassland ecosystems. H.R. 4900 Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). strongly opposed the proposed sale of thousands of acres of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico. Urged the Committee to remove Section 405, Land Conveyance Authority, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Vieques Island. Americas public lands provide tremendous economic benefits, and developing them or selling them off is a short-sighted and counterproductive way to attempt to reduce debt. H.R. 4909, S.2943 National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA.

H.R. 4909, S.2943. National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. Opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA. S. 437. Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 437 would allow states to dictate how national lands and waters are managed by requiring state approval for national monuments within state borders or within 100 miles of state shores. S. 1416Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 1416 could undermine the purposes of certain national monuments dependent on adequate water to support water-based recreation such as fishing or boating, or to support fish, wildlife and plants, by limiting the reservation of water rights for national monuments. S. 3317Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 3317 would deprive Utahns and all Americans of national monuments within Utah's borders.

H.R. 4909, S.2943. National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA

S.2956, H.R.5054 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed cuts to farm bill conservation programs H.R.5055, H.R.2028 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed anti-environment riders (clean water, energy, public lands) in Energy and Water Approps H.R. 5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. encouraged adequate funding levels for critical environmental and conservation programs; urged legislators to keep anti-environmental riders OUT of the appropriations process. H.R. 2577 (conference package with Milcon-VA/Zika appropriations). urged a NO vote this conference package, which includes a damaging provision known as the Zika Vector Control Act. This provision, which has no funding implications and would not address the Administrations request for Zika funding, would remove critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife. Despite its name, the bill is not necessary for protecting the public from the Zika virus; the Clean Water Act Pesticides General Permit already includes provisions specifically intended to respond quickly and effectively to declared pest emergencies. Under this permit, emergency pesticide applications are covered automatically and may be performed immediately.

S.2956, H.R.5054 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed cuts to farm bill conservation programs H.R.5055, H.R.2028 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed anti-environment riders (clean water, energy, public lands) in Energy and Water Approps H.R. 5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. encouraged adequate funding levels for critical environmental and conservation programs; urged legislators to keep anti-environmental riders OUT of the appropriations process. H.R. 2577 (conference package with Milcon-VA/Zika appropriations). urged a NO vote this conference package, which includes a damaging provision known as the Zika Vector Control Act. This provision, which has no funding implications and would not address the Administrations request for Zika funding, would remove critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife. Despite its name, the bill is not necessary for protecting the public from the Zika virus; the Clean Water Act Pesticides General Permit already includes provisions specifically intended to respond quickly and effectively to declared pest emergencies. Under this permit, emergency pesticide applications are covered automatically and may be performed immediately.

S.2848, H.R. 5303, S. 612. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) / Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. urged support for provisions that provide long-overdue and desperately needed federal aid to Flint, Michigan and authorize key restoration programs in the Great Lakes, Delaware River Basin, Everglades, Lake Tahoe, LA River, and other important ecosystems/habitats. S.2848, H.R. 5303 / S. 612. WRDA/WIIN - Relief Funding for Flint, Michigan. advocated for Congress to pass federal aid for the community of Flint, Michigan to help them rebuild and recover from a drinking water crisis that began over two years ago. Also included letter from over 100 community, social justice, civil rights, labor, faith, public health, and environmental groups asking Congress to aid Flint and help prevent future Flints by investing in and protecting our nations water quality and infrastructure.

S.2848, H.R. 5303. Water Resources Development Act. Commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. S.2848, H.R. 5303. WRDA - Relief Funding for Flint, Michigan. Advocated for Congress to pass crucial legislation that provides substantial federal aid for the community of Flint, Michigan to help them rebuild and recover from a drinking water crisis that began over two years ago. Also included letter from 69 community, social justice, civil rights, labor, faith, public health, and environmental groups asking Congress to aid Flint and help prevent future Flints by investing in and protecting our nations water quality and infrastructure. Everglades Restoration. Letter from more than 150 fishing, hunting, and outdoor businesses and organizations calling for bold action to address the ongoing crisis in the Everglades and on Florida's coasts. H.R. 4456. RECLAIM Act of 2016. Expressing support on behalf of the Choose Clean Water Coalition for this bill, which will help communities hit hard by abandoned mines and layoffs from the coal industry. This bill's environmental restoration component will also be a boon for clean water in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Sea-Level Rise. Shared an important NWF report on rising sea levels and other climate change impacts, with policy recommendations for mitigation and adaptation. CEQ Climate Guidance. Expressing support for the Council on Environmental Qualitys (CEQ) Final Guidance on the Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Effects of Climate Change in NEPA Reviews in House hearing. CEQs guidance is a responsible step to ensure federal agencies apply consistent and effective analysis of the effects of major federal projects on the underlying cause of rapid climate change (emissions of greenhouse gases), the likely impacts of climate change on the projects themselves, and the effect the projects may have on the climate resilience of our communities and wildlife. Carbon Pricing. Shared recent major news stories related to carbon pricing and the need for aggressive climate change mitigation strategies.

H.R. 5538. Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. Encouraged adequate funding levels for critical environmental and conservation programs; urged legislators to keep anti-environmental riders OUT of the appropriations process.

S.2956, H.R.5054 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed cuts to farm bill conservation programs H.R.5055, H.R.2028 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed anti-environment riders (clean water, energy, public lands) in Energy and Water Approps H.R. 5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. encouraged adequate funding levels for critical environmental and conservation programs; urged legislators to keep anti-environmental riders OUT of the appropriations process. H.R. 2577 (conference package with Milcon-VA/Zika appropriations). urged a NO vote this conference package, which includes a damaging provision known as the Zika Vector Control Act. This provision, which has no funding implications and would not address the Administrations request for Zika funding, would remove critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife. Despite its name, the bill is not necessary for protecting the public from the Zika virus; the Clean Water Act Pesticides General Permit already includes provisions specifically intended to respond quickly and effectively to declared pest emergencies. Under this permit, emergency pesticide applications are covered automatically and may be performed immediately.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

H.R. 4909, S.2943. National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. Opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA. S. 437. Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 437 would allow states to dictate how national lands and waters are managed by requiring state approval for national monuments within state borders or within 100 miles of state shores. S. 1416Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 1416 could undermine the purposes of certain national monuments dependent on adequate water to support water-based recreation such as fishing or boating, or to support fish, wildlife and plants, by limiting the reservation of water rights for national monuments. S. 3317Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 3317 would deprive Utahns and all Americans of national monuments within Utah's borders.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

S.2848, H.R. 5303. Water Resources Development Act. Commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. S.2848, H.R. 5303. WRDA - Relief Funding for Flint, Michigan. Advocated for Congress to pass crucial legislation that provides substantial federal aid for the community of Flint, Michigan to help them rebuild and recover from a drinking water crisis that began over two years ago. Also included letter from 69 community, social justice, civil rights, labor, faith, public health, and environmental groups asking Congress to aid Flint and help prevent future Flints by investing in and protecting our nations water quality and infrastructure. Everglades Restoration. Letter from more than 150 fishing, hunting, and outdoor businesses and organizations calling for bold action to address the ongoing crisis in the Everglades and on Florida's coasts. H.R. 4456. RECLAIM Act of 2016. Expressing support on behalf of the Choose Clean Water Coalition for this bill, which will help communities hit hard by abandoned mines and layoffs from the coal industry. This bill's environmental restoration component will also be a boon for clean water in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Sea-Level Rise. Shared an important NWF report on rising sea levels and other climate change impacts, with policy recommendations for mitigation and adaptation. CEQ Climate Guidance. Expressing support for the Council on Environmental Qualitys (CEQ) Final Guidance on the Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Effects of Climate Change in NEPA Reviews in House hearing. CEQs guidance is a responsible step to ensure federal agencies apply consistent and effective analysis of the effects of major federal projects on the underlying cause of rapid climate change (emissions of greenhouse gases), the likely impacts of climate change on the projects themselves, and the effect the projects may have on the climate resilience of our communities and wildlife. Carbon Pricing. Shared recent major news stories related to carbon pricing and the need for aggressive climate change mitigation strategies.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.

S.2848, H.R. 5303, S. 612. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) / Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. urged support for provisions that provide long-overdue and desperately needed federal aid to Flint, Michigan and authorize key restoration programs in the Great Lakes, Delaware River Basin, Everglades, Lake Tahoe, LA River, and other important ecosystems/habitats. S.2848, H.R. 5303 / S. 612. WRDA/WIIN - Relief Funding for Flint, Michigan. advocated for Congress to pass federal aid for the community of Flint, Michigan to help them rebuild and recover from a drinking water crisis that began over two years ago. Also included letter from over 100 community, social justice, civil rights, labor, faith, public health, and environmental groups asking Congress to aid Flint and help prevent future Flints by investing in and protecting our nations water quality and infrastructure.

H.R. 4739 Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2016. asked to ensure that similar harmful language will not be included in this years National Defense Authorization Act. H.R. 2908 National Bison Legacy Act. supported adopting the bison as the national mammal of the United States, acknowledging the important historical and environmental value of the bison to this country. Bison populations are also a critical component of maintaining and protecting grassland ecosystems. H.R. 4900 Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). strongly opposed the proposed sale of thousands of acres of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico. Urged the Committee to remove Section 405, Land Conveyance Authority, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Vieques Island. Americas public lands provide tremendous economic benefits, and developing them or selling them off is a short-sighted and counterproductive way to attempt to reduce debt. H.R. 4909, S.2943 National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA.

H.R. 4909, S.2943. National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. Opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA. S. 437. Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 437 would allow states to dictate how national lands and waters are managed by requiring state approval for national monuments within state borders or within 100 miles of state shores. S. 1416Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 1416 could undermine the purposes of certain national monuments dependent on adequate water to support water-based recreation such as fishing or boating, or to support fish, wildlife and plants, by limiting the reservation of water rights for national monuments. S. 3317Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 3317 would deprive Utahns and all Americans of national monuments within Utah's borders.

H.R. 4909, S.2943. National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA

S.2956, H.R.5054 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed cuts to farm bill conservation programs H.R.5055, H.R.2028 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. opposed anti-environment riders (clean water, energy, public lands) in Energy and Water Approps H.R. 5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. encouraged adequate funding levels for critical environmental and conservation programs; urged legislators to keep anti-environmental riders OUT of the appropriations process. H.R. 2577 (conference package with Milcon-VA/Zika appropriations). urged a NO vote this conference package, which includes a damaging provision known as the Zika Vector Control Act. This provision, which has no funding implications and would not address the Administrations request for Zika funding, would remove critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife. Despite its name, the bill is not necessary for protecting the public from the Zika virus; the Clean Water Act Pesticides General Permit already includes provisions specifically intended to respond quickly and effectively to declared pest emergencies. Under this permit, emergency pesticide applications are covered automatically and may be performed immediately.

H.R. 4909, S.2943. National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. Opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA. S. 437. Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 437 would allow states to dictate how national lands and waters are managed by requiring state approval for national monuments within state borders or within 100 miles of state shores. S. 1416Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 1416 could undermine the purposes of certain national monuments dependent on adequate water to support water-based recreation such as fishing or boating, or to support fish, wildlife and plants, by limiting the reservation of water rights for national monuments. S. 3317Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 3317 would deprive Utahns and all Americans of national monuments within Utah's borders.

H.R. 4909, S.2943. National Defense Authorization Act, 2016. Opposed anti-environmental amendments to NDAA (sage grouse and other endangered species, public lands sell-off, Great Lakes ballast water discharge, anti-climate provisions) to NDAA. S. 437. Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 437 would allow states to dictate how national lands and waters are managed by requiring state approval for national monuments within state borders or within 100 miles of state shores. S. 1416Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 1416 could undermine the purposes of certain national monuments dependent on adequate water to support water-based recreation such as fishing or boating, or to support fish, wildlife and plants, by limiting the reservation of water rights for national monuments. S. 3317Antiquities Act bills. Opposed anti-Anqituities act bill: S. 3317 would deprive Utahns and all Americans of national monuments within Utah's borders.

S.2848, H.R. 5303, S. 612. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) / Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. urged support for provisions that provide long-overdue and desperately needed federal aid to Flint, Michigan and authorize key restoration programs in the Great Lakes, Delaware River Basin, Everglades, Lake Tahoe, LA River, and other important ecosystems/habitats. S.2848, H.R. 5303 / S. 612. WRDA/WIIN - Relief Funding for Flint, Michigan. advocated for Congress to pass federal aid for the community of Flint, Michigan to help them rebuild and recover from a drinking water crisis that began over two years ago. Also included letter from over 100 community, social justice, civil rights, labor, faith, public health, and environmental groups asking Congress to aid Flint and help prevent future Flints by investing in and protecting our nations water quality and infrastructure.

S.2012 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. made vote recommendations to benefit wildlife and habitat restoration as well as sustainable climate progress in the Energy Bill. Amendment 3830 to H.R.2028. shared a letter from 10 sportsmen and conservation groups urging support of the Cardin amendment 3830 to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Amendment 3830 would ensure that the recommendations of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are fully accounted for during the planning of water resources projects, per the Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act, which became law in 1934. This is a common sense, cost-effective way to protect our nations wildlife and improve water projects. H.R. 223 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016. encouraged authorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for five years, authorizing funding of GLRI at $300 million annually for fiscal years 2015-2019 to improve water quality, to protect and restore habitat and species, to prevent and control invasive species, and to address other Great Lakes environmental problems. House Amendment to S. 1523 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, as amended. encouarged reauthorizing the National Estuary Program which lapsed in 2010, and maintain the funding authorization for this important program at $35 million per year while ensuring that increased amounts be directed straight to the field programs to conserve and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. H.R. 2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. supported H.R. 2901, which would allow those who are required to purchase flood insurance to choose between private insurers and the National Flood Insurance, because this market competition will create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. Amendment 3812 to H.R.2028. supported bolstering wind and other renewable energy production to reduce our dependency on carbon-intensive sources that fuel climate change and related risks to wildlife and habitat. S.2848 Water Resources Development Act. commended the Committee for advancing vital restoration and water infrastructure projects, encouraged improving the bill in ways that ensure the Army Corps of Engineers is best positioned to meet our nations growing water resource challenges. H.R. 897 Zika Vector Control Act. opposed a bill that takes away critical Clean Water Act safeguards critical to conserving the nation's wildlife by protecting our streams, rivers, and lakes from direct pesticide discharges. H.R. 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act. opposed legislation would weaken and restrict the Clean Air Acts fundamental environmental protections. Requirements meant to ensure progress toward reducing smog and soot pollution would shift from a focus on public health and environmental quality to economic costs. This bill contains a host of provisions which would harm air quality standards to the detriment of American families and our nations wildlife. H.Con.Res 89 and 112. urged a NO vote on H.Con.Res. 89 and H.Con.Res. 112, resolutions which reverse our nations commitment to a safe, sustainable energy future and to reducing our vulnerability to climate change. Turning away from these goals would harm public health, infrastructure, wildlife, and natural resources, and close off economic opportunity. S.1679, H.R.2901 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. encouraged reforming the National Flood Insurance Policy to create a better, more environmentally-focused flood insurance product. H.R.2576, S.697 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. promoted bipartisan collaboration on efforts to move reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act forward.