Environment
As a third-generation Long Islander, I have long enjoyed boating, fishing, and relaxing with family and friends at the beach. The Great South Bay is one of Southeast Long Island’s greatest resources, and protecting the bay is in the best interest of both our environment and economy.
I am a member of the Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC), as well as co-Chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus because I believe we can address our changing climate while also protecting the economic prosperity of the United States.
Preserving the Great South Bay is an all-hands-on-deck effort, from cleaning up creeks and streams to eliminating waste pollution. Local, state, and federal governments also need to contribute their fair share in protecting this national treasure. During my time in Albany, I supported measures that cracked down on illegal dumping of solid waste, protected the drinking water of Long Islanders, increased waste diversion through recycling and composting, protected endangered and threatened species in the Empire State, and implemented sustainable energy loan programs.
Another environmental area of concern on Long Island is the Bethpage Plume. For decades, runoff from the former Grumman Aerospace site has been contaminating our region’s drinking water. While it took far too long, I am happy that an agreement has finally been reached with Northop Grumman and the U.S. Navy to reverse and eliminate the groundwater pollution. I look forward to working with our local, state, and federal partners to ensure the plan is fully implemented.
Here’s how I am working to protect NY-02’s environment:
- H.R. 4069 – To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for additional subsidization assistance to a municipality to carry out on-site wastewater treatment system projects, and for other purposes
- Submitted a CPF request to the Interior Subcommittee to secure federal funding to improve the Oak Beach Water System for $1,000,000
- Helped submit a letter to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense that requested funding for the Toxic Bethpage Grumman Plume through the “Defense Environmental Restoration Navy” account
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