The Anti-Environment Record of the 112th House of Representatives
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Last Updated November 14, 2012
Database of Anti-Environment Votes in the 112th Congress
Committee on Energy and Commerce, Democratic Staff
In the 112th Congress, the House of Representatives voted 317 times to block action to address climate change, to halt efforts to reduce air and water pollution, to undermine protections for public lands and coastal areas, and to weaken the protection of the environment in other ways.
Click here for a report released by the Democratic staff of the Energy and Commerce. See below for a searchable database of the anti-environment votes.
Total Anti-Environment Votes Under GOP House Majority in the 112th Congress:
317
Votes targeted at the Environmental Protection Agency: 145
- Votes to block actions that prevent pollution: 137
- Votes targeted at the Department of Energy: 55
- Votes to defund or repeal clean energy initiatives: 57
- Votes to promote offshore drilling: 47
Votes to dismantle the Clean Air Act: 95
- Votes targeted at the Department of the Interior: 81
- Votes to undermine protections for public lands and wilderness: 67
- Votes to block actions that address climate change: 53
- Votes to dismantle the Clean Water Act: 38
| Title | Sponsor | Statutes | Agencies | Description | Vote Date | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 3409 | Markey (D-MA) | Department of Energy |
Creates a national renewable electricity and energy efficiency standard. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
09/21/2012 | H.Amdt. 1492 |
Defeated 160-250 |
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| H.R. 6213 | Upton (R-MI) | Department of Energy |
Blocks DOE from awarding new loan guarantees for clean energy projects. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
09/14/2012 | Final Passage |
Passed 245-161 |
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| H.R. 6213 | Waxman (D-CA) | Department of Energy |
Allows the best, most innovative clean energy projects to compete for funding rather than limiting funding to projects submitted to DOE prior to the end of 2011. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
09/14/2012 | H.Amdt. 1482 |
Defeated 170-231 |
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| H.R. 6213 | Markey (D-MA) | Department of Energy |
Makes the bill’s prohibition of new loan guarantees for energy projects contingent on the extension of the wind energy production tax credit. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
09/14/2012 | Motion to Recommit |
Defeated 175-234 |
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| H.R. 4078 | Griffin (R-AR) |
Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Diesel Emission Reduction Act Endangered Species Act Energy Independence and Security Act Environmental Pollution Control Act Equal Access to Justice Act Magnuson-Stevens Act Marine Mammal Protection Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act National Environmental Policy Act Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Safe Drinking Water Act Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act |
Army Corps of Engineers Department of Agriculture Department of Energy Department of Homeland Security Department of Interior Department of State Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency Federal Energy Regulatory Commission National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Blocks significant regulations to protect public health and the environment unless the unemployment rate falls below 6%. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/26/2012 | Final Passage |
Passed 245-172 |
| H.R. 4078 | McKinley (R-WV) |
Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Diesel Emission Reduction Act Endangered Species Act Energy Independence and Security Act Environmental Pollution Control Act Equal Access to Justice Act Magnuson-Stevens Act Marine Mammal Protection Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act National Environmental Policy Act Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Safe Drinking Water Act Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act |
Army Corps of Engineers Department of Agriculture Department of Energy Department of Homeland Security Department of Interior Department of State Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency Federal Energy Regulatory Commission National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Blocks any regulatory action that would cost $50 million or more, without regard to the benefits. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/26/2012 | H.Amdt.1459 |
Passed 240-178 |
| H.R. 4078 | Welch (D-VT) |
Department of Energy Environmental Protection Agency |
Exempts rules to promote energy efficiency from the bill's provisions blocking regulatory action. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/25/2012 | H.Amdt.1450 |
Defeated 174-242 |
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| H.R. 5325 | Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) | Clean Water Act |
Army Corps of Engineers Department of Energy |
Cuts funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency programs; blocks funding for salmon repopulation in the San Joaquin River; blocks the Army Corps of Engineers from protecting certain streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/06/2012 | Final Passage |
Passed 255 - 165 |
| H.R. 5325 | Lujan (D-NM) | Department of Energy |
Increases funds for defense environmental cleanup by $21.9 million by reducing funds for the NNSA Office of the Administrator by the same amount Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/06/2012 | H. Amdt. 1195 |
Defeated 174 - 244 |
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| H.R. 5325 | Jackson Lee (D-TX) | Department of Energy |
Increases funds for DOE's energy efficiency and renewable energy programs by $10 million by reducing funds for nuclear weapons activities Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/06/2012 | H. Amdt. 1205 |
Defeated 157 - 260 |
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| H.R. 5325 | Flake (R-AZ) | Department of Energy |
Prohibits DOE from using funds for the Wind Powering America Initiative, which works with state and regional stakeholders to increase wind energy generation in the U.S. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/06/2012 | H. Amdt. 1231 |
Passed Voice-vote |
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| H.R. 5325 | Hirono (D-HI) | Department of Energy |
Increases funds for the Advanced Research Project Agency-Energy by $133 million by decreasing funds for fossil energy research. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1184 |
Defeated 131 - 257 |
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| H.R. 5325 | Matheson (D-UT) | Department of Energy |
Increases funds for cleaning up sites polluted with radioactive waste by $9.6 million by reducing funds for nuclear weapons activities by the same amount Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1187 |
Defeated 152 - 235 |
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| H.R. 5325 | Pearce (R-NM) | Department of Energy |
Increases funds for cleaning up sites polluted with radioactive waste by $89 million by reducing funds for the National Nuclear Security Administration Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1194 |
Defeated Voice Vote |
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| H.R. 5325 | Blackburn (R-TN) | Department of Energy |
Prohibits the use of funds for new loan guarantees for clean energy projects under section 1705 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1201 |
Passed Voice Vote |
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| H.R. 5325 | Harris (R-MD) | Department of Energy |
Prohibits DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy from using funds for international activities, except for projects in Israel Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1209 |
Passed Voice Vote |
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| H.R. 5325 | Burgess (R-TX) | Energy Independence and Security Act | Department of Energy |
Blocks DOE from implementing its energy efficient light bulb standards. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1210 |
Passed Voice Vote |
| H.R. 5325 | Jordan (R-OH) | Department of Energy |
Blocks DOE from providing loan guarantees to renewable energy systems, electric power transmission systems, or leading edge biofuel projects Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1219 |
Passed Voice Vote |
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| H.R. 5325 | Landry (R-LA) | Energy Independence and Security Act | Department of Energy |
Blocks DOE from using funds to carry out a national media campaign to increase energy efficiency and reduce oil consumption Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1222 |
Passed Voice Vote |
| H.R. 5325 | Schweikert (R-AZ) | Department of Energy |
Blocks DOE from using funds to enforce efficiency standards for showerheads Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1224 |
Passed Voice Vote |
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| H.R. 5325 | Fortenberry (R-NE) | Department of Energy |
Blocks DOE from implementing efficiency standards for battery chargers and external power supplies, including golf cart battery chargers Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1226 |
Passed Voice Vote |
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| H.R. 5325 | Flores (R-TX) | Energy Independence and Security Act | Department of Energy |
Blocks enforcement of Energy Independence and Security Act provisions that prohibit the government from entering into long-term contracts for the procurement of alternative fuels that are more polluting than conventional fuels Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/05/2012 | H. Amdt. 1227 |
Passed Voice Vote |
| H.R. 5325 | Kaptur (D-OH) | Department of Energy |
Increases funding for DOE energy efficiency and renewable energy programs by $10 million by reducing the DOE administrative account by the same amount Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/01/2012 | H. Amdt. 1176 |
Defeated 183 - 200 |
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| H.R. 5325 | Tonko (D-NY) | Department of Energy |
Increases funding for DOE energy efficiency and renewable energy programs by $180 millionby reducing funds for nuclear weapons activities. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/01/2012 | H. Amdt. 1179 |
Defeated 148 - 236 |
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| H.R. 5325 | Hahn (D-CA) | Department of Energy |
Increases funds for DOE's energy efficiency and renewable energy programs by $50 million by reducing funds for fossil energy research. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
06/01/2012 | H. Amdt. 1181 |
Defeated 139 - 245 |
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| H.Con.Res. 112 | Ryan (R-WI) |
Department of Energy Department of Interior Environmental Protection Agency National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Outlines drastic budget cuts for environmental protection, clean energy, coastal protection, and climate programs. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
03/29/2012 | Final Passage |
Passed 228 - 191 |
|
| H.R. 10 | Davis (R-KY) |
Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Diesel Emission Reduction Act Endangered Species Act Energy Independence and Security Act Environmental Pollution Control Act Equal Access to Justice Act Magnuson-Stevens Act Marine Mammal Protection Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act National Environmental Policy Act Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Safe Drinking Water Act Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act |
Army Corps of Engineers Department of Agriculture Department of Energy Department of Homeland Security Department of Interior Department of State Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency Federal Energy Regulatory Commission National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Blocks any major rule that does not receive approval from both houses of Congress within 70 legislative days. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
12/07/2011 | Final Passage |
Passed 241 - 184 |
| H.R. 3010 | Smith (R-TX) |
Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Diesel Emission Reduction Act Endangered Species Act Energy Independence and Security Act Environmental Pollution Control Act Equal Access to Justice Act Magnuson-Stevens Act Marine Mammal Protection Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act National Environmental Policy Act Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Safe Drinking Water Act Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act |
Army Corps of Engineers Department of Agriculture Department of Energy Department of Homeland Security Department of Interior Department of State Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency Federal Energy Regulatory Commission National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Imposes significant new hurdles to regulation and replaces protective standards in the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and other statutes with a requirement to adopt the least costly alternative. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
12/02/2011 | Final Passage |
Passed 253 - 167 |
| H.R. 3010 | Moore (D-WI) |
Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Diesel Emission Reduction Act Endangered Species Act Energy Independence and Security Act Environmental Pollution Control Act Equal Access to Justice Act Magnuson-Stevens Act Marine Mammal Protection Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act National Environmental Policy Act Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Safe Drinking Water Act Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act |
Army Corps of Engineers Department of Agriculture Department of Energy Department of Homeland Security Department of Interior Department of State Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency Federal Energy Regulatory Commission National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Requires agencies to take effects on vulnerable subpopulations into account Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
12/02/2011 | H.Amdt. 888 |
Defeated 187 - 232 |
| H.R. 527 | Smith (R-TX) |
Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Diesel Emission Reduction Act Endangered Species Act Energy Independence and Security Act Environmental Pollution Control Act Equal Access to Justice Act Magnuson-Stevens Act Marine Mammal Protection Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act National Environmental Policy Act Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Safe Drinking Water Act Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act |
Army Corps of Engineers Department of Agriculture Department of Energy Department of Homeland Security Department of Interior Department of State Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency Federal Energy Regulatory Commission National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Requires additional analyses, including analyses of rules and guidance with only indirect economic effects on small businesses, as an impediment to required agency action. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
12/01/2011 | Final Passage |
Passed 263 - 159 |
| H.R. 2608 | Graves (R-MO) | Department of Energy |
Cuts DOE funding for making loans to support the manufacture of cleaner vehicles and issuing renewable energy loan guarantees Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
09/23/2011 | Final Passage |
Defeated 219 - 203 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) | Clean Water Act |
Army Corps of Engineers Department of Energy |
Cuts funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency programs; blocks funding for salmon repopulation in the San Joaquin River; blocks the Army Corps of Engineers from protecting certain streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/15/2011 | Final Passage |
Passed 219 - 196 |
| H.R. 2354 | Cohen (D-TN) | Department of Energy |
Cuts funding for DOE fossil energy research Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/15/2011 | H.Amdt. 654 |
Defeated 158 - 264 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Harris (R-MD) | Department of Energy |
Bans the use of energy efficiency and renewable energy funds for any international program Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/15/2011 | H.Amdt. 675 |
Passed 236 - 185 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Burgess (R-TX) | Department of Energy |
Blocks enforcement of industry-supported light bulb efficiency standards Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/15/2011 | H.Amdt. 678 |
Passed Voice Vote |
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| H.R. 2354 | Sherman (D-CA) | Department of Energy |
Bans the use of energy efficiency and renewable funds for any project in China Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/15/2011 | H.Amdt. 684 |
Passed Voice Vote |
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| H.R. 2354 | Matheson (D-UT) | Department of Energy |
Restores funding for DOE environmental cleanups and reduces funding for weapons activities. Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/14/2011 | H.Amdt. 639 |
Defeated 168 - 257 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Holt (D-NJ) | Department of Energy |
Restores some funding for DOE science activities and reduces funding for weapons activities Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/14/2011 | H.Amdt. 641 |
Defeated 164 - 261 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Flores (R-TX) | Energy Independence and Security Act | Department of Energy |
Blocks enforcement of Energy Independence and Security Act provisions that prohibit procurement of alternative fuels that have higher lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than conventional fuel Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/14/2011 | H.Amdt. 670 |
Passed Voice Vote |
| H.R. 2354 | Young (R-IN) | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act | Department of Energy |
Blocks implementation of the weatherization provisions of the Recovery Act, which made weatherization assistance more accessible Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/14/2011 | H.Amdt. 671 |
Passed Voice Vote |
| H.R. 2354 | Markey (D-MA) | Department of Energy |
Restores some funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/12/2011 | H.Amdt. 597 |
Defeated 154 - 266 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Connolly (D-VA) | Department of Energy |
Restores some funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/12/2011 | H.Amdt. 599 |
Defeated 173 - 249 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Miller (D-NC) | Department of Energy |
Restores some funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/12/2011 | H.Amdt. 601 |
Defeated 179 - 244 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Welch (D-VT) | Department of Energy |
Restores some funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/12/2011 | H.Amdt. 603 |
Defeated 123 - 200 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Tonko (D-NY) | Department of Energy |
Restores some funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/12/2011 | H.Amdt. 605 |
Defeated 149 - 273 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Wu (D-OR) | Department of Energy |
Restores some funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/12/2011 | H.Amdt. 607 |
Defeated 196 - 228 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Garamendi (D-CA) | Department of Energy |
Restores funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/12/2011 | H.Amdt. 612 |
Defeated 145 - 276 |
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| H.R. 2354 | Kaptur (D-OH) | Department of Energy |
Transfers funds to restore some funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/11/2011 | H.Amdt. 595 |
Defeated Voice Vote |
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| H.R. 2354 | Harris (R-MD) | Department of Energy |
Reduces funds for cooperative efforts with other nations to promote energy efficiency Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/11/2011 | H.Amdt. 600 |
Passed Voice Vote |
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| H.R. 2354 | Woodall (R-GA) | Department of Energy |
Reduces funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects Floor debate: TEXT | VIDEO |
07/11/2011 | H.Amdt. 608 |
Passed Voice Vote |