Congressman John D. Dingell - Representing Michigan's 15th District

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Dingell's Record on the Environment
Legislation Dingell has authored or played a major role in passing during his time in Congress: Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act National Environmental Policy Act Congressman Dingell was a chief architect of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. In the video below, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO01) commends Congressman Dingell’s work on environmental conservation on the day that bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list Marine Mammal Protection Act National Wildlife Refuge Administration Act of 1966 (Congressman Don Young’s bill, Congressman John D. Dingell was leading advocate) Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969 (precursor to ESA of ’73) The Clean Water Act of 1972 Endangered Species Act of 1973 Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 The National Energy Conservation Policy Act Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 Automobile Fuel Efficiency Act Used Oil Recycling Act of 1980 Superfund Act Amendments of 1986 Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1986 & 1996 Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Establishment Act National Wilderness Act Water Quality Act of 1965 Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2001 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments of 1994 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009-Pending Environmental Scorecards The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) gave Chairman Dingell a perfect score of 100 out of 100 in its 2008 National Environmental Scorecard, the only Michigan Representative to receive the honor. The Congressman scored a 100 on the LCV Environmental Scorecard for 2006, had a combined score of 93 for the two years of the 109th Congress and received a score of 95 out of 100 in 2004. The Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund gave Dingell a 96 out of a possible 100 for supporting such issues as halting arctic refuge drilling, upholding endangered species protections, and defending forests against salvage logging on its annual Conservation Report Card evaluating the 109th Congress. Environmental Awards: 1958 National Award for Distinguished Service to Conservation presented by Izaak Walton League of America, National Parks Association, National Wildlife Federation, Sport Fishing Institute, Wilderness Society, and Wildlife Management Institute 1963 Award for Merit from Michigan United Conservation Clubs for outstanding service to cause of conservation 1964 Michigan Outdoor Writers Association Founders Award for outstanding contribution to the cleansing, preservation and wise use of America’s woods, waters, wildlife, air, and land 1967 Award of American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society for outstanding contribution in the field of conservation and preservation of our American Heritage Award for National Distinguished Service in Conservation presented by National Wildlife Federation for outstanding contributions to the wise use and management of the Nation’s Natural Resources Member on the Board of Sponsors of the Rachel Carson Trust for the Living Environment 1968 Award from Oyster Institute of North America for Leadership and Devotion to Preserving and Restoring the Lakes, Rivers, and Estuaries of the Nation 1970 Award by the Engineering News-Record commending his efforts in leading the fight for full funding of the Clean Water Restoration Act Award from United Auto Workers for his life long fight for his fellow man in the fields of anti-pollution and conservation Award from the Detroit and Wayne County Port Council, AFL-CIO, for his stalwart protection of the Great Lakes Seaway Appreciation award from the Western Wayne County Conservation, Michigan Distinguished Service Award given for work on Conservation by Women’ s International League for Peace and Freedom 1971 Received first Annual American Eagle Conservation statuette for his leading role in the areas of conservation and environmental concerns facing the U.S. Congress today 1972 Michigan Environmental Award 1987 Paul Bunyan Club—Recognition of his contribution to waterfowl conservation 1993 Endangered Species Coalition for his work as the “author and steadfast champion of the Endangered Species Act of 1973” 1994 Ducks Unlimited Wetlands Conservation Achievement Award Migratory Bird Conservation Commission Resolution of Appreciation 1996 Southeast Michigan Council of Government Regional Ambassador Award (for help on environment Rouge River and federal highway transportation funding) 1997 U of M - Rouge River Bird Observatory for dedication and service to well being of migratory birds at home and across the continent 1999 National Recreation and Parks Association National Award Ducks Unlimited Conservation Leadership Award Friends of National Parks Award 2000 National Environmental Quality Award from the National Resources Council of America National Congressional Award from the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) 2001 Wildlife Society Annual Award Midwest Natural Resources Excellence in Conservation Award 2002 American Water Work Assn. Award as a Champion of Clean and Safe Water Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Commission for adding 153 acres of migratory waterfowl habitat to Monroe County 2003 Friend of the National Parks Award Detroit News Michiganian of the Year Award 2004 First Saylor Award for Leadership in Conservation Issues 2005 Michigan Environmental Council Helen and William Milliken Distinguished Service Award 2006 Named "Wildlife Hero" by Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund for his fight to save the Endangered Species Act. 2007 Leadership award from Teaming with Wildlife for his long history of supporting wildlife conservation 2009 Association of Fish and Wildlife Safety Agencies Special Recognition Award for commitment to fish and wildlife conservation. Lifetime Achievement Award from National Energy Resources Organization (NERO). NERO is a non-partisan, non-profit organization comprised of dozens of companies and organizations concerned with energy and conservation issues. North American Waterfowl Management Committee’s International Canvasback award for outstanding leadership in wetlands protection and waterfowl conservation. Other Notable Legislation: 1958 To amend the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act 1962 H.R. 5260/P.L. 87-859 repeal processing tax on Coconut oil H.R. 7391/P.L. 87-383 promote conservation of migratory waterfowl (Wetlands Loan Act) 1965 H.R.23/P.L. 89-304 conservation, development, and enhancement of anadromous fish (Anadromous Fish Conservation Act) 1967 Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 480/P.L. 90-205) Adjust legislative jurisdiction over Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refugee (in the Ozark foothills)(H.R.13523/P.L. 90-639) 1969 To amend the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act (H.R. 1049/P.L. 21-249) Endangered Species Conservation Act (H.R.11363/P.L. 91-135) prevents the imports of endangered species Amend Merchant Marine Act of 1936 (H.R.15424/P.L. 91-469) Territorial waters and contiguous fishery zone of U.S.: Strengthen penalties for illegal fishing (H.R.14678/P.L. 91-514) 1970 Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act Amendments (to Revise and Clarify Fed Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (H.R.12475/P.L.91-503) Establish Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan 2009 River Raisin National Battlefield Park to commemorate the site of the River Raisin Massacre and the Battle of Frenchtown during the War of 1812.

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