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Climate & Environment

Energy and environmental policy determines how America balances economic growth with protecting the planet.

Climate & Environment

Climate and energy policy involves decisions about emissions regulations, fossil fuel development, and the transition to renewable energy. Some believe the government should aggressively regulate carbon emissions, invest in clean energy, and treat climate change as an urgent national priority. Others believe economic growth and energy independence should come first, and that new regulations would harm American workers and businesses.

How We Score It

Higher scores (+) — Voted for climate action — supporting emissions standards, clean energy investment, and international climate agreements.

Lower scores (−) — Voted against climate regulations — opposing mandates on emissions, energy standards, or government-funded clean energy programs.

Key Votes in Congress

Recent legislation that contributed to politician scores on this issue:

Inflation Reduction Act — Clean Energy Provisions (2022)

Largest U.S. climate investment ever: $369B for clean energy tax credits and emissions reductions.

Paris Agreement (rejoining, 2021)

The U.S. formally re-entered the international climate accord committing to emissions targets.

Clean Air Act Amendments / EPA authority votes

Repeated votes to limit or expand EPA's power to regulate carbon dioxide as a pollutant.

How to Verify These Votes Yourself

Every score in PartyLine is based on official roll call records. You can cross-check any vote on GovTrack or Congress.gov.

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