WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) received a 100% rating on the League of Conversation Voters (LCV) 2023 National Environmental Scorecard. The score reflects Congressman Menendez’s work to battle climate change, improve environmental resiliency, and reduce pollution in communities across New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District.
“I’m proud to have received a perfect 100% rating from the League of Conservation Voters, in recognition of my work to protect our environment,” said Congressman Menendez. “Since taking office, I have prioritized the urgent need to fight climate change and to support environmental justice for our urban communities. Whether it is securing funding for zero-emissions school busing, obtaining grants to improve urban forestry, or promoting the expanded use of mass transit, I am committed to supporting cleaner and greener communities. Thank you to the League of Conservation Voters for recognizing our work.”
“We are thrilled to see Representative Rob Menendez (NJ-08) earn a perfect 100% score on LCV’s 2023 National Environmental Scorecard in his first year in Congress,” said Matthew Davis, VP of Federal Policy at LCV. “He has hit the ground running to protect clean air, clean water, voting rights, and clean energy jobs for New Jersey communities and we’re grateful for his efforts to defend climate and environmental justice investments and an equitable democracy in 2023 and beyond.”
Since taking office, Congressman Menendez has supported various environmental initiatives for our communities, including:
