Environment
Maryland’s Third District is home to the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, a crucial wildlife habitat and economic resource that the Congresswoman is dedicated to protecting and preserving. As the Vice Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee, Congresswoman Elfreth is determined to combat the climate crisis by leading meaningful action in environmental restoration and protection and moving America toward a clean energy economy. The Congresswoman serves on the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee and the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee—both of which are crucial to Maryland’s Third District’s wildlife, habitats, and communities surrounding the Chesapeake Bay.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03) and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Co-Chairs of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force and leaders on the House Natural Resources Committee, secured House passage of the Mitigation Action and Waterman Support (MAWS) Act after the bill unanimously
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Taskforce, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, introduced the Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act. The bill would build on the
WASHINGTON – Today, the Maryland Congressional Delegation – Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) alongside U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03) and Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Co-Chairs of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force and leaders on the House Natural Resources Committee, secured unanimous passage of the Mitigation Action an
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the Natural Resources Committee and House Armed Services Committee, introduced the bipartisan Protecting American Energy Security Act alongside co-lead Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL-14).
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), co-chairs of the Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, celebrated the House passage of $93 million in Chesapeake Bay Program funding – and millions more in funding for other critical federal programs that support the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, voted against H.R. 3893, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. She also spoke on the House floor in opposition to the legislation's specific provisions that undermine the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) has joined Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), and Congressman Andy Harris(MD-01) as co-chairs of the Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force for the 119th Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee and a member of the Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, questioned Professor of Law and Director, Earthrise Law Center, Lewis and Clark Law School, Daniel Rohlf in an oversight hearing focused on evaluating the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act.