Bono Mack Made the Right Call with Climate Vote

May 22, 2009

Republicans for Environmental Protection praised Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack, R-CA, for taking the climate issue seriously and for her work to move forward with balanced legislation.

"Bono Mack's vote to move HR 2454 out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee despite her misgivings is to be commended. Once again she has put solving problems above partisan politics and has shown that she is a dependable steward of our environment," REP Government Affairs Director David Jenkins said.

"Safeguarding our life-sustaining atmosphere for future generations is one of the most important issues facing America, and constructive Republican input is essential for producing balanced legislation. While the bill that passed out of committee requires some reworking, it's a vehicle for putting a price on carbon, which is essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change risks," Jenkins said.

"We are disappointed that many House Republicans are unwilling to work constructively on climate change. We urge them to put aside short-term political agendas and follow Bono Mack’s lead in addressing this critically important issue on behalf of all Americans," REP Policy Director Jim DiPeso said.