LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

Opposed H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act. Opposed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) amendments that would jeopardize ocean health and harm local communities. Urged the Senate to oppose reopening or weakening the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Opposed criminalization of pipeline opposition in H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 and the PIPES Act of 2025. Supported H.R.10402/S. 5401, the Good Energy Jobs Act. Urged Congress to oppose EPAs proposed 2 year delay of light duty vehicle criteria pollutant standards. Shared statements with Congress on the deficiencies with H.R. 9340/S. 5028, the Ratepayer Protection Act.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 4090, H.R. 9338, H.R.10402, S. 5401, H.R. 9340, S. 5028

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Opposed EPA rulemakings - Rescission of Regulatory Determinations and Removal of Related Provisions for Four PFAS Substances (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), 91 Fed. Reg. 29413 and the Mixture of These Three PFAS Plus PFBS) [EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654], and Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels, [EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742], 91 Fed. Reg. 29425. Opposed H.R.184, the Action Versus No Action Act. Opposed H.R.7502, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026. Opposed H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act of 2025. Supported H.R.10488/S.5409, the Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026. Opposed anti-environmental and democracy amendments to the H.R.8800, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Opposed H.R.8330, Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.184, H.R.7502, H.R. 6832, H.R.10488, S.5409, H.R.8800, H.R.8330

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

Opposed efforts via legislation or federal rulemaking to undermine Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, which provides states and Tribes with essential authority to protect water quality from federally permitted activities within their jurisdictions. Opposed EPAs updated definition of Waters of the United States (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-032). Opposed the EPA's Ozone Reclassification State Implementation Plan Rule proposal (Docket ID No. EPAHQ-OAR-2025-0201). Opposed the EPAs Minor New Source Review (NSR) Air Permitting Program Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans proposed rule (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212-0001). Urged the EPA to monitor microplastics in water. Opposed cuts to drinking water infrastructure programs in the Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2026 draft legislation. Opposed the EPAs proposed Amendments and Nonconformance Penalties for Model Year 2027 and Later Heavy-Duty Highway Engines and Amendments to Inducement Provisions for SCR-Equipped Diesel Engines (Doc ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-0728-0114) Supported H.R. 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025. Opposed H.R. 3194, the Lifting Overburdensome Commerce Obstructions and Motives (LOCOMOTIVES) Act. Opposed H.R. 9317, the Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards (BUSES) Act. Opposed improper use of the Congressional Review Act to overturn Clean Air Act waivers issued by the EPA. Opposed H.J.Res. 210, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". Opposed H.J.Res. 213, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Opposed S.J. Res. 209, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". Opposed S.J.Res. 210, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Opposed H.J.Res.202 - Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles". Opposed H.J.Res.211 - Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles". Opposed S.J.Res.206 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles". Opposed H.J.Res.205 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years". Opposed S.J.Res.207 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years". Opposed H.J.Res.212 - Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Opposed S.J.Res.208 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Opposed H.J.Res.214 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision". Opposed S.J.Res.205 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2140, H.R. 3194, H.R. 9317, H.J.Res. 210, H.J.Res. 213, S.J. Res. 209, S.J.Res. 210, H.J.Res.202, s 2009, H.J.Res.211, s 2009, S.J.Res.206, s 2009, H.J.Res.205, S.J.Res.207, H.J.Res.212, S.J.Res.208, H.J.Res.214, S.J.Res.205

NAT · Natural Resources

Opposed rollbacks, reductions, and reduced protections of our national monuments. Urged the Department of the Interior (DOI) to maintain all existing protections around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Opposed Section 1091(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would ratify the unlawful Blackrock Land Exchange to expand an active Superfund site. Opposed DOIs Oil & Gas Leasing Proposed Rule (BLM-2025-0037-0001). Supported the Department of the Interior, National Parks Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Services existing wilderness stewardship policies. Urged Congress to oppose attacks on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Opposed HR 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025. Opposed S.544/H.R.1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. Urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service to retain the existing Travel Management Rule without change. Supported H.R. 10256, the Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act. Supported S.4239, the Plug Offshore Wells Act. Supported H.R.10255, the Penalties for Polluters Act. Urged Congress to oppose the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Urged Congress to oppose Presidential proclamations that reduced national monument boundaries for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Urged Congress to oppose the attempted Yosemite National Park land transfer from the National Park Service to a private developer.

Literal federal measure citations: HR 1501, S.544, H.R.1366, H.R. 10256, S.4239, H.R.10255

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Opposed the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed interagency rule, The Uniform Grants Regulation: OMBs Relation to Federal Grantmaking Agencies (Docket ID: OMB-2026-0034)

CIV · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties

Opposed H.R. 7296/S.3752/S.1383, the SAVE America Act. Opposed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. Opposed the SAVE America Act in H.R. 8595, Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs. Opposed the SAVE America Act in H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act. Opposed authorization of funding that could be used for voter suppression policies in H.Con.Res.113, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. Opposed S. 5271, a bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification. Opposed H.J.Res.1, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. Supported the Freedom to Vote Act. Supported the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 14). Supported legislation to expand and rebalance the Supreme Court. Supported H.R. 3544, Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025. Supported H.R. 3513, the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025. Opposed S.4795, the FREEDOM Act.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 7296, S.3752, S.1383, H.R. 7008, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8800, H.Con.Res.113, S. 5271, H.J.Res.1, H.R. 14, H.R. 3544, H.R. 3513, S.4795

GOV · Government Issues

Opposed the nomination of Anna St. John to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Opposed the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Opposed the nomination of Lee Rudofsky to the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals. Opposed the nomination of Jesus Osete to the District Court of the Western District of Missouri. Urged Congress to oppose unprecedented military and federal law enforcement surges in the District of Columbia. Opposed Congressional disapproval of District of Columbia local legislation. Supported S.51/H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. Supported legislation to expand and rebalance the Supreme Court. Urged the Senate to ensure judicial nominees are ethical, fair minded, and committed to civil and human rights. Supported H.R. 3544, Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025.

Literal federal measure citations: S.51, H.R.51, H.R. 3544

DOC · District of Columbia

Opposed H.R. 9720, the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act. Supported S.51/H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. Opposed H.R. 5125, District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 9720, S.51, H.R.51, H.R. 5125

TRA · Transportation

Opposed H.R.8870, the BUILD America 250 Act.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.8870

AGR · Agriculture

Urged the Senate to oppose Section 8220 of the H.R.7567 Agricultural Act of 2026, which would weaken the Endangered Species Act by exempting the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management from updating their land management plans when new information - which often includes new data on the severe impacts of climate change on species - demonstrates that endangered species are being harmed or killed on our nation's public lands. Opposed S.5526, the Agricultural Act of 2026, including year round sale of E-15 and cuts to critical conservation programs.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.7567, S.5526

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Supported H.R.7960 /S.4111 the Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.7960, S.4111