Friend,

2020 was a year like no other — and this year's National Environmental Scorecard is unlike any other that we've produced. It tells the story of a nation in crisis and how Congress responded: How the diverse, pro-environment majority in the House of Representatives took action to address the coronavirus pandemic while also laying the groundwork for a more just, equitable, and sustainable society, and how the Republican-controlled Senate blocked aid at almost every turn.

2020 also saw the most widespread demands for racial justice in a generation. For the first time, the 2020 National Environmental Scorecard includes votes on removing public monuments to racism, as well as policing and criminal justice reform. That's because the political and economic forces that perpetuate police violence against Black communities are the same as those that expose communities of color to higher levels of toxic air pollution. LCV believes that broken, racist systems must be addressed.

Knowing exactly what politicians do in Washington is core to a functioning democracy. That's why we invite you to dive into the 2020 National Environmental Scorecard — knowing how your members of Congress voted on issues that impact your family, your community, and the democracy we all live in is key in holding our elected officials accountable.

Did your senators and representative fight for you in 2020? Text SCORECARD to 877-877 and we'll send your senators' scores directly to your phone. Or check out our newly released 2020 National Environmental Scorecard »

How does LCV come up with these numbers? In the House, we scored 21 votes that advanced pro-environment and pro-democracy bills, provisions, and government funding thanks to strong leadership from Speaker Pelosi and others. In the Senate, we scored 13 votes that were largely efforts to confirm President Trump's radical nominees to the federal judiciary and the executive branch. Mitch McConnell refused to bring to a vote much needed democracy reforms; climate, water infrastructure, and clean energy investments; and aid to people that the House passed.

2021 ushered in a new day in Washington, and slowly, change is beginning to be felt across the nation. Now it's up to our pro-environment trifecta — President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader Schumer — to enact bold legislation that puts our economy on a path to recovery by making transformative investments in healthy, equitable, safe communities powered by clean energy. It's time to get our country back on track.

But to truly commit to progress, we must keep tabs on where we've been — and that's exactly what LCV's Scorecard has done since 1970. Continue that tradition now and discover how your members of Congress voted.

Text SCORECARD to 877-877 to receive your senators' scores straight to your phone, or view the entire Scorecard online at scorecard.lcv.org »

Thank you,

Sara Chieffo
VP, Government Affairs
League of Conservation Voters

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