| Washington, D.C.-Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) received a high rating from the League of Conservation Voters for his outstanding commitment to the preservation and protection of the environment. The League of Conservation Voters’ 2001 National Environmental Scorecard evaluated the environmental voting records of every member of Congress to determine which legislators are dedicated to environmental protection.
“It is a tremendous honor to receive this commendation from the League of Conservation Voters,” said Kildee. “My voting record on environmental issues reflects my strong commitment to protecting the health of our environment and the beauty of our natural resources.”
As a senior member of the Resources Committee, Congressman Kildee has continually demonstrated his commitment to the conservation and preservation of the environment. Kildee has worked hard to secure full funding for conservation programs that help preserve and protect our nations precious natural resources. In addition, Kildee has been a strong advocate of sensible regulations and protections that will enable future generations to enjoy a safe, clean and healthy environment.
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is a bipartisan organization devoted to educating citizens about the environmental voting records of federally elected officials. The National Environmental Scorecard represents the consensus of experts from numerous respected environmental and conservation organizations who selected the key votes on which members of Congress should be graded. During the first session of 107th Congress, the LCV scorecard tracked House Members on 14 key environmental votes pertaining to environmental health and safety protections, resource conservation and spending for environmental programs. The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) has published a National Environmental Scorecard each Congress since 1970. |
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