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Ecosystem Restoration
887 statements about Ecosystem Restoration from 263 members since Jan 3, 2025.
Statements about Ecosystem Restoration, last 12 weeks
DemRep● = 1 statement
Statements per week mentioning Ecosystem Restoration, all members, split by party. Democrats stacked first, Republicans after, four to a row. Hover a dot for the member and headline; click a dot to search for that headline. Click a week to set the dates below. Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026.
Most active on Ecosystem Restoration · Aug 17 – Nov 4
- 1DSarah ElfrethMD-036
- 2RBruce WestermanAR-045
- 3DMartin HeinrichNM4
- 4DAdam B. SchiffCA4
- 5DDebbie DingellMI-064
- 6DKim SchrierWA-083
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322 statements
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Hiked Enchantments wilderness area and urged Trump administration to restore Forest Service staffing.
“Restoring permanent staffing positions to carry out this vital work remains a necessary first step to properly addressing issues at The Enchantments.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to restore and protect wetland habitats in Pacific Northwest.
“Farmers, Tribes, and local communities across our region rely on wetlands and the species they protect”
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Called for stronger protections for Atlantic menhaden fish to sustain marine ecosystem.
“This level of reduction is insufficient to address the ecological consequences of declining menhaden abundance. Reduced menhaden availability has been identified as the primary driver of low reproduction in ospreys throughout the Chesapeake Bay.”
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REP. HOYLE JOINS REP. ZINKE AND REP SCHRIER TO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN NORTHWEST WETLANDS VIP ACT
Introduced bipartisan bill to support voluntary wetlands habitat restoration and invasive species management in Pacific Northwest.
“Conservation is a team effort, and everyone needs to play their part”
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Pingree, DeLauro: New GAO Report Builds Case for Congressional Action on Textile Waste
Released GAO report on textile waste circular economy and federal policy options.
“GAO’s 2024 report made clear that the growing textile waste crisis demands federal leadership. Now, as states and other countries take action, this new report gives Congress an important resource to build on that momentum”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand federal conservation funding for Great Lakes region.
“As the largest freshwater system in the world, the Great Lakes are one of Michigan’s greatest assets”
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Introduction of the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleague, Representative Tim Walberg, and fellow co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, in introducing H.R. 10639, the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act. This bill designates the Great Lakes Commission as the ``Regional Great…
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Introduced bipartisan legislation to designate Great Lakes Commission as official regional partnership within NOAA.
“The Great Lakes and their connected waterways are invaluable resources for Michigan and the United States”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to bolster Great Lakes research and conservation funding.
“As a Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I helped introduce this legislation to close a gap in a national program that benefits only coastal ocean states.”
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Led 38 California lawmakers opposing Trump administration's rescission of Roadless Rule.
“Unpaved and poorly maintained forest roads are notoriously the largest source of human-made sediment in public waterways”
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Joined bipartisan effort supporting bill to expand Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District.
“The Shenandoah VALOR Act recognizes the important role the Shenandoah Valley and the Eastern Panhandle play in our nation’s Civil War history while creating new opportunities for communities to preserve that history and share it with visitors”
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Announced her Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act was signed into law.
“I am thrilled to announce that my bipartisan Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act was signed into law”
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Criticized Trump administration decision revoking Chesapeake Bay restoration executive order.
“The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made.”
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Maryland delegation opposed Trump administration's rollback of Chesapeake Bay restoration coordination.
“The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made.”
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Maryland delegation criticized Trump administration's revocation of Chesapeake Bay restoration executive order.
“The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made.”
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Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle, Dexter Announce $12 Million to Oregon for Habitat Restoration Projects
Announced $12 million in federal funds for Oregon habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects.
“Salmon sustain fishing jobs, support Tribes and help our local economies thrive”
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Scott, Elfreth Condemn Trump Executive Order Targeting Chesapeake Bay
Condemned Trump executive order revoking Chesapeake Bay restoration protections.
“Yesterday, President Trump revoked an executive order by President Obama that directed federal agencies to support the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.”
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Opposed Trump administration decision revoking Chesapeake Bay restoration executive order.
“The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made.”
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Joined Maryland delegation statement opposing Trump's Chesapeake Bay restoration rollback.
“The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made.”
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Elfreth, Scott Condemn Trump Executive Order Targeting Chesapeake Bay
Condemned Trump executive order revoking Chesapeake Bay restoration directive.
“Yesterday, President Trump revoked an executive order by President Obama that directed federal agencies to support the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.”
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GOLDEN MUSSELS: Harder’s Control and Eradication Bill Advancing in Congress
Announced Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act advancing in Congress with agency support.
“Our community is on the front lines of efforts to prevent a continental infestation, but we deserve more than just becoming the nation’s quarantine zone”
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Case, Moylan Announce Full U.S. House Passage Of Their Bipartisan Bill To Combat Invasive Species
Announced House passage of bipartisan bill to combat invasive species.
“Hawai‘i in particular faces unique challenges from invasive species. Our isolation has led to the evolution of many endemic species that are found nowhere else on Earth”
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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Chair and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for bringing this bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA 2026) to the House floor for consideration to address the needs of our communities in the water resources,…
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Larsen Applauds $4.2 Million for Local Salmon Passage Restoration
Announced $4.2 million NOAA grant for salmon passage restoration in Skagit River estuary.
“This funding will give the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community the resources they need to improve fish passage and foster salmon recovery.”
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Dingell Passes Bill through House to Support Conservation of Birds, Bird Habitats
Passed bipartisan bill establishing federal grant program for bird habitat conservation.
“Birds play an important role in our ecosystems and our everyday lives, but unfortunately, we have lost nearly 3 billion birds in the last 50 years, and we need to take serious action to address this crisis”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)) and the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026). Statements are tagged to Ecosystem Restoration by AI reading of the full text. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word.