Issue Position: Environment

Issue Position

"Climate change is the single greatest threat to California, our nation's future and our environment. As a member of Congress, I will champion legislation to reduce carbon pollution in the U.S." - Senator Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu has been a champion for the environment:

Received 100% voting records from the California League of Conservation Voters and the the highest rating from the Sierra Club in 2013. He has been named an "Environmental Champion" by Environment California.

AB 32, the landmark Global Warming Solutions Act that created a statewide greenhouse gas limit that would reduce emission by 25% by 2020. (Coauthor, Chapter 488, Statutes of 2006)

SB 1066 resulted in more than $3 million in local grants for climate change adaptation to cities such as Los Angeles and Hermosa Beach and organizations such as Heal the Bay. (Author, Chapter 611, Statutes of 2012)

AB 800 required emergency reporting of sewage spills after an audit showed many spills weren't being reported or cleaned up in Los Angeles County. (Author, Chapter 371, Statutes of 2007)

AB 236 prioritized the purchase of fuel-efficient state fleet cars and required alternative fuel capable vehicles to actually use alternative fuels. (Author, Chapter 593, Statutes of 2007)

AB 166 created a successful program for derelict boat cleanup in California's waterways. (Chapter 416, Statutes of 2009)

AB 1061 prevented an HOA from penalizing homeowners who want more water-efficient landscapes. (Chapter 503, Statutes of 2009)

Ted Lieu's environmental priorities:

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.
Enact a moratorium on all well stimulation including fracking and acidizing both on-shore and off-shore in California.

Implement the Environmental Protection Agency's safeguards that would curb carbon pollution from power plants.

Strengthen the Clean Air Act including holding polluters accountable when they have illegal emission discharges into our air.

Increase and expand renewable energy requirements for utilities as well as increased and expanded incentives for increased development in renewable energy.

Expand resources for water recycling, storm water capture and water conservation measures.

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