House GOP’s “Energy Week” Demonstrates Fealty to Polluters

WASHINGTON (March 20, 2024) – In a coordinated effort, House Republicans this week are considering a raft of legislative measures aimed at undermining the Bide…
Our Pathway to a Cleaner and Healthier Colorado: 2024 Legislative Priorities

The NRDC Action Fund is pursuing an ambitious agenda at the Colorado State Capitol this legislative session. We are more than halfway through the Colorado legi…
State | Sam Gilchrist and Alana Miller |NRDC Action Fund Thanks Democratic Leaders for Blocking GOP’s Extreme Appropriations Riders, Cuts

WASHINGTON (March 11, 2024) – The NRDC Action Fund, a national environmental organization, today thanked Democratic leaders and appropriators for ensuring that…
NRDC Action Fund: Biden Climate Record Strongest in History

WASHINGTON (March 7, 2024) – In his state-of-the-union address tonight, President Biden stressed the critical role his climate agenda has played in drivi…
The Truth About H. Res. 987

In yet another blatant display of putting polluters over people, House Republicans have shown their hand with House Resolution 987. The content of this resolut…
Congress | Valerie Cleland and Josh Axelrod |NRDC Action Fund: Suozzi Victory Is Step No. 1

WASHINGTON (February 13, 2024) –Tom Suozzi has won a special election to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District, flipping a House seat from red to blu…
The Choice in 2024: Climate Action or Climate Denial

Climate is on the ballot in 2024, and the NRDC Action Fund has a unique and important role to play in defeating MAGA climate denial. Our climate future is at s…
Want to Fight MAGA? Help Flip this House Seat!

On February 13, we have an opportunity to help elect a proven environmental champion to the U.S. House of Representatives and take the first step towards flipp…
Our Legislative Blueprint for a Clean and Healthy Illinois

The NRDC Action Fund will be lobbying for an ambitious environmental agenda in Springfield this legislative session. This week marks the beginning of the 2024 …
State | Jonathan Sack |Suozzi Endorsed by Major Environmental Groups in NY-3 Special Election

WASHINGTON (January 11, 2024) – Former Congressman Tom Suozzi (D) today won the endorsements of three major national environmental groups and NYLCV in th…
NDAA Passes Without Harmful GOP Wishlist

WASHINGTON (December 15, 2023) – The NRDC Action Fund, a national environmental organization, today thanked Democratic leaders for holding the line against Hou…
Voters Reject Youngkin’s Agenda, Return Democrats to Power

WASHINGTON (November 7, 2023) – Voters have returned Democrats to power in the Senate of Virginia, rejecting Republican candidates who would have given Gov. Gl…
Voters Will Reject Speaker Johnson’s MAGA Extremism

WASHINGTON (October 25, 2023) – Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives today. Kevin S. Curtis, executive director o…
NRDC Action Fund: Bipartisanship Avoids Shutdown

WASHINGTON (September 30, 2023) – Congress narrowly avoided a federal government shutdown tonight after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relented and introduced a bipart…
NRDC Action Fund: Shutdown Threatens Public Health

WASHINGTON (September 30, 2023) – The U.S. federal government is set to shut down at midnight tonight, with wide-ranging impacts across the country including t…
NRDC Action Fund Endorses 51 House, Senate Incumbents

WASHINGTON (September 20, 2023) – The NRDC Action Fund, a national environmental organization, today issued its first U.S. House and U.S. Senate endorsements o…
From Pollution to Prosperity: A Clean and Healthy Chicago for All

While there are myriad opportunities for leaders to move Chicago from pollution to prosperity, the NRDC Action Fund is prioritizing three policies that the cit…
Local | Jonathan Sack |GOP Climate Denial Comes Roaring Back at First Debate

Republicans’ embrace of outright climate denial came roaring back at last night’s first debate of the 2024 presidential primary contest. And given the gl…
Virginia Is Building a Cleaner Future; Youngkin Wants to Stop That

Like many toddlers, my two-year-old son is obsessed with the song, “The Wheels on the Bus,” but we’ve added a few customized verses. In addition to the wheels …
State | Jossie Steinberg |NRDC Action Fund Endorses Virginia Legislative Candidates

WASHINGTON (August 16, 2023) – The NRDC Action Fund, a national environmental organization, today announced its first-ever state legislative endorsements, back…