Environmental Champion Tom Carper Named Ranking Member of Senate EPW Committee

Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp

“Throughout his career in Congress, Senator Tom Carper has worked to protect Americans from polluted air and water, from the dangers of climate change, from toxic chemicals, and from other environmental hazards. Senator Carper has worked tirelessly to support environmental initiatives – and to stop legislation that would have gutted our environmental protections.

“Now those protections are more threatened than ever before, so we are especially grateful for Senator Carper’s leadership. The announcement that Senator Carper will serve as Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in the 115th Congress is welcome news to those who of us who are fighting for clean air, clean energy, and a safer future for our children. 

“We congratulate Senator Carper, and look forward to working with him in his new capacity as Ranking Member to protect the health and safety of American families.”

            - Fred Krupp, president, Environmental Defense Fund  

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