Tag: Make Polluters Pay

  • National Environmental Groups Endorse Chris Rabb for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Chris Rabb for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact:
    Collin Rees, collin [at] priceofoil.org

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Chris Rabb for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District

    Rep. Rabb is the climate champion in this race

    National environmental groups Oil Change Action, Food & Water Action, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, Climate Hawks Vote, and Friends of the Earth Action are endorsing State Representative Chris Rabb for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District ahead of the May 19th primary election. 

    As a State Representative in Harrisburg, Rabb has been a climate leader, founding the Pennsylvania legislature’s Climate Caucus and recently advocating for a halt to data center expansion. As a member of Congress, Rabb would hold polluters accountable through federal legislation like the Make Polluters Pay Act that would force fossil fuel companies to pay for their climate-related damages. 

    Collin Rees, Campaigns Manager at Oil Change Action, said: 

    “Representative Chris Rabb has been a leader on climate and environmental justice for years, and he will be a strong champion on these issues in Congress. He understands what it means to fight alongside frontline communities bearing the brunt of the fossil fuel industry’s pollution in Pennsylvania and he’s willing to stand up to the corporations hurting people and the planet. We are proud to endorse Rabb for Congress.”

    Sam Bernhardt, Political Director at Food & Water Action, said: 

    “Representative Rabb is among our strongest allies in Harrisburg. His advocacy against fracking and for climate solutions has been sorely needed in the state legislature, but it is even more necessary in Congress. We’re excited to help him win this election.” 

    Stephanie Kurose, Northeast Political Director at the Center Action Fund, said: 

    “Pennsylvanians deserve a champion in Congress who will stand up to corporate polluters and fight for a livable future. Chris Raab has spent his career challenging entrenched power and fighting for communities that too often bear the brunt of toxic pollution. He’s exactly the kind of fearless advocate we need in Washington, and we’re proud to endorse him.”

    RL Miller, political director at Climate Hawks Vote, said: 

    “Chris Rabb has a strong track record of speaking out for his community as an environmental justice champion. Now more than ever, we need his leadership in the transition to a clean energy economy.” 

    Ariel Moger, Director of Public Affairs for Friends of the Earth Action, said: 

    “Friends of the Earth Action is proud to endorse Chris Raab. He is the kind of courageous champion Congress needs: a leader who fights for people and speaks truth to power. As a bold progressive, he has a track record rooted in environmental justice and a deep commitment to democracy. We strongly urge voters in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional district to support Raab and his community-centered campaign.” 

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  • National Environmental Groups Endorse Analilia Mejía for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th District

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Analilia Mejía for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th District

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact: 
    Collin Rees, collin [at] priceofoil.org

    National Environmental Groups Endorse Analilia Mejía for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th District

    Move Signals Consolidation around Special Primary Winner

    National environmental groups Oil Change Action, Food & Water Action, Climate Hawks Vote, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, and GrayPAC are endorsing Analilia Mejía in all elections this year in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. 

    Mejía won the Democratic nomination by campaigning on a progressive environmental platform including stopping the costly data center buildout, improving New Jersey’s public transportation infrastructure, and holding polluters accountable with legislation like the Make Polluters Pay act. 

    Mejía won the February 4 special primary election to nab the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, advancing to the April 16 special election against Republican Joe Hathaway. Mejía is the prohibitive favorite to win and serve out the remainder now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s term. Mejía is also concurrently running for election in the 2026 midterm election. Former Rep. Tom Malinowski and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both of whom ran against Mejía in the February 4 primary, have endorsed her, as have Sen. Corey Booker, Sen. Andy Kim, Rep. Lamonica McIver, and other members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation.

    Collin Rees, Campaigns Manager at Oil Change Action, said: 

    “Analilia Mejía understands that fighting for a future where everyone can thrive means taking on Big Oil and Gas with bold plans to phase out fossil fuels and make polluters pay. We’re proud to endorse her for Congress as a fighter for the people of New Jersey and a better future.”

    Matt Smith, New Jersey Director at Food & Water Action, said: 

    “Analilia Mejía has been a longtime ally of ours since her time running the New Jersey Working Families Party. We’re thrilled to be helping to send one of New Jersey’s very best organizers to Congress to pass ambitious climate legislation and to hold Trump accountable.”

    RL Miller, Political Director at Climate Hawks Vote, said: 

    “Analilia Mejía has earned our respect with her thoughtful, people-centered approach to policy. We’re looking forward to working with her in Congress to stand up against Trump and then move forward with progressive policies.”

    Stephanie Kurose, Northeast Political Director at the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, said:

    “Analilia Mejía has dedicated her entire career to fighting corporate greed and special interests to protect the people of New Jersey. Now more than ever, we need to elect leaders with unshakeable values who aren’t afraid to stand up to Trump and his Republican cronies in Congress. Mejía is the progressive champion we need and we’re excited to endorse her.”

    Mike Johnson, Democracy Campaigns Manager at Third Act, said: 

    “Our leaders in New Jersey are enthusiastic in their support for Analilia Mejía — they know that she has the values and vision to build a vibrant future and will be a champion for elders concerned about the state of our democracy and climate.”

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