Mark Kirk on The Environment

What He Says

I don't see a great need to subsidize the most profitable corporations on earth. We have had a number of pieces of legislation in the Congress which gave money to the oil companies... I voted against those because I didn't think we should give Exxon a tax break. (Tele-Townhall 7/12/06)

"I am committed to protecting our environment - we hold it in trust for our children and future generations."
(Congressman Mark Kirk)

His Votes

5/18/2006 - Voted for the Interior Appropriations Bill that cuts funding for the Clean Water States Revolving Fund again, bringing the total reduction in funds to maintain and improve water treatment facilities to nearly 50% since 2004.(HR 5386 Vote 172)

10/7/05 - Voted for the bill commonly known as Energy Bill II, which subsidizes refinery construction and oil costs of small refiners. The CBO estimated the bill would cost taxpayers at least $5 billion over 10 years. (HR 3893, House Vote 519)

7/28/05 - Voted for the Bush energy bill, which authorized nearly $11 billion in tax breaks and subsidies for the coal, oil, nuclear and natural gas industries and weakened pollution regulations. (HR 6, House Vote 445)

4/28/05 - Voted to allow oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (H Con Res 95, House Vote 149)

6/17/04 - Voted against using fuel from the strategic petroleum reserve to lower gas prices. (HR 4568, House Vote 262)

6/16/04 - Voted to grant waivers from the Clean Air Act for states to permit the use of certain types of gasoline or additives. (HR 4545, House Vote 247)

Mark Kirk has accepted $89,000 in contributions from oil, gas and energy PACs. (Federal Elections Commission)

In 2006, the Sierra Club withdrew its endorsement of Mark Kirk

The League of Conservation Voters gave Mark Kirk a 39% failing grade for 2005.

The Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund gave Mark Kirk a 33% failing grade for 2005.