Endorsee Highlights

Senate

Dan Sullivan

• Committed to protecting access to federal lands and ensuring Alaskans benefit from their state’s resources

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus and the Western Caucus

• Sponsor of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act

• Cosponsor of the Better Energy Storage Technology Act and the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

Cory Gardner

• Champion of bipartisan solutions to environmental issues

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus and the Western Caucus

• Sponsor of the Great American Outdoors Act

• Cosponsor of the Better Energy Storage Technology Act and the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act

Martha McSally

• Strong advocate for an all-of-the-above energy approach and American energy independence

• Cosponsor of the Better Energy Storage Technology Act, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, and the Great American Outdoors Act

Susan Collins

• Leader on policies to fight climate change and create American jobs 

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus

• Sponsor of the Better Energy Storage Technology Act

• Cosponsor of the Great American Outdoors Act and the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act

Steve Daines

• Strong advocate for smart environmental conservation in western states

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus and the Western Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act and the Great American Outdoors Act

Lindsey Graham

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus and the Climate Solutions Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, and the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act

Thom Tillis

• Leader on clean energy research and investment

• Advocate for market-based solutions to address environmental issues

• Cosponsor of the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act and the Great American Outdoors Act 

John James

• If elected, he would join the Senate Climate Solutions Caucus to seek creative, practical solutions

• Believes in incentivizing private sector innovation especially around energy, transportation, and plastic production

• Supports the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

House of Representatives

Bruce Westerman

• Only licensed forester in Congress

• Member of the Western Caucus

• Sponsor of the Trillion Trees Act

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “We have an incredible opportunity to show the world that America can lead in sustainable energy and environmental policy while maintaining a robust economy. Contrary to popular belief, these goals are not mutually exclusive. As a forester by trade, I believe conservatives and conservation go hand-in-hand – just look at the root word to see this. I’m so glad to see ACC taking the lead on initiatives like the climate contract, and look forward to their continued work in educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders.”

Kevin McCarthy

• Led Republican climate package introduction

• Member of the Western Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Trillion Trees Act 

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “Conservative plans for the environment, as this contract does, understand that lasting and effective environmental progress depends on American innovation and exporting that technology around the world – not on enforcing debilitating taxes or punitive mandates. The spirited momentum created by this group of young activists is just what America needs to rebuild and come back stronger.”

Brian Mast

• Former Water Ambassador for Martin County and is a strong voice water issues in Florida 

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus and the Climate Solutions Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Great American Outdoors Act, the Trillion Trees Act, and the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

Mike Simpson

• Supporter of a competitive energy approach including nuclear energy development 

• Member of the Western Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Great American Outdoors Act and the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

Rodney David

• Advocate for competitive energy solutions

• Cosponsor of the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Trillion Trees Act, and the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

Adam Kinzinger

• Works to explore the United States’ energy resources in order to provide opportunities for job creation and strengthen national security through energy independence

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus and the Climate Solutions Caucus

Garret Graves

• Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis  

• Member of the Western Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Trillion Trees Act

• Strong advocate for an all-of-the-above energy approach

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “We all want clean air and a healthy environment. The United States has been leading the world delivering on a better environment, including reducing emissions more than any other country in the world. We are performing better and doing it in a way that grows the economy, provides for enhanced job opportunities, and increased global competitiveness.”

Jeff Fortenberry

• Supports a competitive energy approach 

• Strong voice for the agricultural community

• Sponsor of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act 

• Cosponsor of the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act, the Better Energy Storage Technology Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, and the Trillion Trees Act

Don Bacon

• Strong advocate for an all-of-the-above energy approach

• Member of the Climate Solutions Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act, the Better Energy Storage Technology Act, Great American Outdoors Act, and the Trillion Trees Act

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “The American Climate Contract is a bold, innovative solution to provide clean energy to all Americans and strives to provide clean energy to all Americans and strives to make our country a global environmental leader, “ said Rep. Bacon. “I think and support the Coalition for their diligent efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions, push for carbon capture, and enhance public-private partnerships. This conservative approach to clean energy is vital to the success of our country’s environmental sector.”

Mark Amodei

• Advocate for local leadership on land use issues 

• Supports renewable energy development 

• Member of the Climate Solutions Caucus and the Western Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Better Energy Storage Technology Act and the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

Lee Zeldin

• Works to ensure that all Americans have access to clean air and clean water

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus and the Climate Solutions Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Great American Outdoors Act

Elise Stefanik

• Strong advocate for an all-of-the-above energy approach

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus and the Climate Solutions Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Better Energy Storage Technology Act, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Trillion Trees Act, and the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act 

John Katko

• Supports an all-of-the-above energy policy, clean energy, and energy independence

• Works to protect important public lands

• Cosponsor of the Better Energy Storage Technology Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, and the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act 

Brian Fitzpatrick

• Strong advocate for a competitive energy approach and renewable energy innovation

• Member of the Climate Solutions Caucus 

• Cosponsor of the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act, the Better Energy Storage Technology Act, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, and the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

Dan Crenshaw

• Believes in embracing market-based solutions to reduce carbon emissions

• Cosponsor of the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act, the Better Energy Storage Technology Act, and the Trillion Trees Act

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “We need to stop offering the American people with a false choice of inaction or economy-crushing regulation when it comes to climate change. American innovation has been the driver of the progress toward a cleaner environment that we want to continue. Bolstering this innovation that we can then market to the world to tackle global climate change and boost American jobs and our economy is at the heart of conservative ideas to address this critical issue.”

John Curtis

• Believes that the most effective efforts to address climate change will happen at the local level. These efforts require bipartisan support and must focus on the big picture 

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus and the Western Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Better Energy Storage Technology Act

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “Conservatives are championing pragmatic policies that combat climate change while also ensuring future economic prosperity. I appreciate the commonsense principles of the American Climate Contract that will help the United States lead the world in environmental stewardship and clean energy innovation.”

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

• Advocates for local input in the management of federal forests, including situational timber harvests to prevent forest fires

• Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus and the Western Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Better Energy Storage Technology Act and the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “The way we solve the climate crisis is through free-market solutions that unleash American ingenuity and leadership. Solutions like hydropower, next-generation nuclear reactors, and Cross-Laminated Timber which I have championed in Congress are key. America led the world in the development of traditional energy options, now we need to do it with safe, reliable, and affordable clean energy solutions. I commend the American Conservation Coalition for leading on this issue and pushing for realistic solutions that will make a difference without raising taxes or government mandates.”

Bryan Steil

• Strong advocate for an all-of-the-above energy approach

• Works to promote private sector leadership on environmental and energy initiatives

• Cosponsor of the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act and the Better Energy Storage Technology Act

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “I applaud the ACC for putting forward a solutions-focused climate change proposal. I will continue working with my colleagues to invest in technology, craft innovative solutions, and tackle environmental issues facing our generation and the next.”

Mike Gallagher

• Supports responsible management of resources that don’t include over-burdensome regulations which inhibit economic development.

• Supports an all-of-the-above energy approach with a focus on renewable energy

• Member of the Climate Solutions Caucus

• Cosponsor of H.R.1166, Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act, the Better Energy Storage Technology Act, and the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act 

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “Climate change is a serious issue that requires us to put forward responsible solutions. The ACC’s Climate Contract demonstrates that reducing carbon emissions, conserving natural resources, and promoting economic growth are not mutually exclusive goals, and provides a common-sense path to a more sustainable future.”

Tom Reed

• Fights to address our environmental issues while working to grow New York’s economy

• Member of the Climate Solutions Caucus 

• Cosponsor of the Great American Outdoors Act

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “We have to act now if we want to unlock the solutions that will aggressively combat climate change. Through smart, technology-neutral tax incentives, we can unleash American ingenuity and encourage the kind of innovation at scale that will significantly reduce carbon emissions. We are proud to stand with ACC and appreciate their great work to advance actionable policies that will help our environment, boost innovation, generate economic growth, and increase access to affordable power.”

Jaime Herrera Buetler

• Works to ensure her policies reflect her belief that we can all continue to share and enjoy our natural resources both now, and in the future.

• Member of the Western Caucus

• Cosponsor of the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act and the Better Energy Storage Technology Act

Peter Meijer

• Favors an all-of-the-above energy approach

• Committed to ensuring that the Great Lakes are defended

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “Nothing is more intrinsically conservative than taking a sustainable approach towards our natural environment. We have inherited a bounty, and our duty is to be stewards of the earth, preserving this gift for generations to come. The American Climate Contract speaks to this duty, while also fighting against government overreach. I am proud to support the American Climate Contract and I look forward to working with my fellow conservatives in the 117th Congress to enact these policies.”

Genevieve Collins

• Supports an all-of-the-above energy and environmental strategy

• Advocate for energy innovation

Nancy Mace

• As a member of South Carolina’s General Assembly, Ms. Mace has a 100% rating with conservation voters

• Anti-offshore drilling advocate

• Believes bipartisanship is critical the success of all conservation and environmental issues

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • "As a state legislator and now a congressional candidate, I have worked hard to protect and advocate for the coastal environment in my home state of South Carolina. I am proud to stand behind the American Climate Contract because it promotes common-sense, bipartisan climate solutions that harness the uniquely American innovative spirit. Protecting our planet and stimulating our economy can and should go hand in hand."

Michelle Steel

• Supports an all-of-the-above energy approach

• Will work to ensure California’s beaches and bays are clean and protected while focusing on science-led, market-based solutions for climate change

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “The American Climate Change Contract is a rational and smart proposal to combat climate change that focuses on how America can lead this fight without sacrificing our economic freedom.”

Brian Maryott

• Supports extending and expanding the 45Q tax credit for businesses that capture carbon during production

• Supports an all-of-the-above energy approach

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “I take seriously my responsibility to be a good steward of our world, balancing the economic priorities of our nation with the duty to safeguard our environment for future generations. That is why I am proud to support the important work of the American Conservation Coalition, and I pledge to be an advocate for an environmental agenda that rises above petty partisan politics.”

Maria Elvira Salazar

• Ms. Salazar is committed to protecting Florida’s coastline

• Advocate for energy innovation

• Will work to modernize drainage and waste processing systems, so that the flooding endemic to South Florida is less of a threat 

Young Kim

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

• Supports an all-of-the-above energy approach

• Believes government has a role in shaping policy that promotes conservation alongside economic growth and responsible energy production

• Supporter of the American Climate Contract

  • “I support the American Climate Contract because it focuses on attainable, pro-business climate change solutions that will protect the environment, and allows our economy to thrive.”  

Jesse Jensen

• Believes in encouraging innovative ways to reduce carbon and promising new technologies

• If elected, Mr. Jensen would work to ensure equal access to our Federal lands for all

• Advocates for common sense methods to reduce pollution of our rivers and lands

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