Moulton Receives Environmental Champion Award
SALEM, MA — On Monday, Environment Massachusetts, the statewide environmental advocacy organization, presented its Environmental Champion award to Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) in recognition of his 100 percent environmental voting record in 2017.
“I am proud to be receiving the Environmental Champion Award from Environment Massachusetts,” said Moulton.“Environmental protection and economic growth go hand in hand. Our district’s history and economic livelihood is inextricably connected to our oceans and natural resources. I’m committed to doing everything I can to create forward-looking policies and advocate for smart, effective regulations that will ensure a healthier environment for future generations.”
Moulton’s 100 percent score on Environment Massachusetts’ scorecard is based on 32 roll call votes in 2017, on legislation related to clean air, clean water, renewable energy, public lands, climate change, and funding for environmental agencies.
“We are pleased to recognize Congressman Seth Moulton for his environmental leadership,” said Ben Hellerstein, State Director for Environment Massachusetts. “Congressman Moulton has consistently stood on the side of our environment, our health, and our future. At a time when our core environmental protections are under attack, we’re glad to have such a staunch champion in Congressman Moulton.”
In addition to his pro-environment voting record, Moulton recently co-led a letter with Senator Ed Markey opposing the Trump administration’s proposed offshore drilling plan. All 11 members of Massachusetts’ congressional delegation signed on to Moulton and Markey’s letter, which urged Governor Charlie Baker to stand up against drilling off of Massachusetts’ coast.
“With special interests lining up to dismantle protections for our air, our water, and the places we love, we need to stand up and fight back,” said Hellerstein. “We’re grateful for Congressman Moulton’s partnership as we defend our environment and work toward a cleaner, healthier future.”
Environment Massachusetts is the statewide, citizen-funded advocacy group working for a cleaner, greener, healthier future.
Moulton Named Finalist for First-Ever Democracy Awards
WASHINGTON, DC – The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) recently announced that Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) is a finalist for the first-ever Democracy Awards, CMF’s new award recognizing non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices. Moulton has been selected for outstanding accomplishments for the category of Transparency and Accountability. The Transparency and Accountability category recognizes offices that provide clear and relevant information on their work and publicly acknowledge metrics for that performance.
“As a finalist in Transparency and Accountability for a Democracy Award, Rep. Moulton’s office is clearly one of the best in Congress,” said Bradford Fitch, President and CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation.“This designation demonstrates that Rep. Moulton has made a significant commitment to being the best public servant for his constituents in Massachusetts. Rep. Moulton and his staff are to be congratulated for not only being a model for colleagues in Congress, but for helping to restore trust and faith that our democratic institutions can work.”
Twenty House and Senate offices were honored as finalists in four categories: Constituent Service, Innovation, Transparency and Accountability, and “Life in Congress”-Workplace Environment. House and Senate personal offices nominated themselves using an online questionnaire for the four office categories. CMF followed up with offices to gather documentation and assess the office’s adherence to the established criteria. CMF staff selected the finalists based on the information provided by nominees.
A committee comprised primarily of former Members of Congress and former congressional staffers will select the two winners (one Democrat and one Republican) for each of the categories. Winners will be announced in mid-May. An awards ceremony to honor finalists and winners will be held on July 12, 2018.
The Founding Partner for the Democracy Awards is the Bridge Alliance, which provided a generous grant to launch the program. Bridge Alliance is a diverse coalition of more than 80 organizations committed to revitalizing democratic practice in America.
The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan nonprofit whose mission is to build trust and effectiveness in Congress. Since 1977 CMF has worked internally with Member, committee, leadership, and institutional offices in the House and Senate to identify and disseminate best practices for management, workplace environment, communications, and constituent services. CMF also is the leading researcher and trainer on citizen engagement, educating thousands of individuals and facilitating better relationships with Congress. For more information, please visit www.CongressFoundation.org.
(NOTE: The above press releases are from Congressman Seth Moulton’s office.)
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