Issue Position: Greening the Capitol

Issue Position

I believe that Congress must lead by example, and we are doing just that. As the Chairwoman for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, I am actively involved in the Greening the Capitol Initiative. This program takes the first steps towards an efficient energy policy. The House of Representatives is striving to make the Capitol a "carbon neutral" complex, which will reduce energy consumption by over 50% in 10 years. The plan also implements non-toxic cleaners, and improved recycling and water conservation.

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