| WASHINGTON, DC – ConservAmerica is pleased to announce that Republican Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) will join Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) in serving as the House co-chairs of the bicameral Roosevelt Conservation Caucus (RCC). Mast has been serving in a leadership role for the RCC and will now be joined by Carter as House co-chairs of the caucus. Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan serves as the House vice-chair. The leadership team also includes Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and John Thune of South Dakota, who serve as Senate co-chairs, and Senators Rob Portman of Ohio and Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, who serve as the Senate vice-chairs. “Throughout his time in Congress, Representative Buddy Carter has been an advocate for commonsense policies rooted in the reality of the American people,” said Mast. “I’m confident that he will be an outstanding co-chair for the caucus and will continue to fight for the Republican ideals of conservationism tracing back from President Theodore Roosevelt.” “I am honored to serve as co-chair of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus,” said Carter. “For far too long, the conversation about how to ensure clean, affordable, and domestic energy has been dominated by the Democrat party. I know that there is a plethora of bipartisan proposals that can be reached to allow the US to achieve energy independence without sacrificing our status as a global leader on climate change issues. I am ready to get to work with Rep. Brian Mast and help elevate the conservative party’s leadership on environmental policy.” The RCC was established in the 116th Congress as a platform for Republicans to promote commonsense policies grounded in conservative, market-based principles that address our environmental, conservation, and clean energy challenges. The RCC pursues right-of-center solutions based on open markets and competition to improve wildlife protection, ensure Americans have access to clean air and water, and support the responsible transition to a lower-carbon energy future. “Congressman Mast has played an active role in the RCC for some time, and we are pleased that Congressman Carter will join his efforts in serving as the leadership team for the House,” said ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer. “As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Congressman Carter has worked to protect the environment while ensuring affordable, domestic energy supplies. Both Congressmen Mast and Carter represent districts that are rich in natural resources and bring important perspectives when it comes to developing viable environmental and conservation policy. We look forward to supporting their efforts to build consensus around responsible, pragmatic, and durable policies.” The caucus has played a pivotal role in shaping several major pieces of legislation that will help protect and enhance our environment for future generations. The caucus looks forward to building on the momentum from last year that resulted in the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, The Energy Act of 2020, and Save Our Seas 2.0. For further information, contact [email protected]. ConservAmerica is a nonprofit organization that advocates for balanced market-based solutions to conservation, environmental, and energy challenges. Visit us at ConservAmerica and follow us on Twitter @ConservAmerica and Facebook. ### |
