Biggs, Andy Arizona 5 R Congressman Andy Biggs disagrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. According to a 2017 candidate survey by the Arizona Republic, the Congressman stated, “I do not believe climate change is occurring... I do not think that humans have a significant impact on climate. The federal government should stop regulating and stomping on our economy and freedoms in the name of a discredited theory.” 0 0 According to the Arizona Republic, when asked about climate change by a constituent Congressman Biggs stated, "There are credible scientists who say climate change exists; we aren’t sure why... There are credible scientists who say it doesn’t.” During a 2017 Congressional hearing on the social cost of carbon, the Congressman also stated, "The previous administration disregarded scientific integrity by overestimating climate change resulting from greenhouse gas emissions. In order to push an expensive regulatory agenda, the administration inflated the SCC to justify costly regulations in response to the allegedly terrible damage CO2 emissions will cause in the future." Congressman Biggs demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. 0 Congressman Briggs makes public statements or advocates against putting a U.S. fee on carbon. According to a 2017 article by The Guardian, when addressing a price on carbon pollution Congressman Biggs stated, "It is simply not right for Americans to be bearing the brunt of costs when the majority of benefits will be conferred away from home." Congressman Biggs voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). 0 0 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/house-science-panel-adds-climate-denying-members/ https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2017/04/12/andy-biggs-town-hall-arizona/100124436/ https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-opening-statement-hearing-examining-social-cost-carbon https://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2017/mar/01/republican-hearing-calls-for-a-lower-carbon-pollution-price-it-should-be-much-higher https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate

Gallego, Ruben Arizona 7 D Congressman Reuben Gallego understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. In a 2019 press release on the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis the Congressman stated, “In order to turn the tide of the climate crisis in our lifetime, we must prioritize bold policies that sustainably address emissions, public lands, clean air and water, and renewable energy development while boosting our economy, creating jobs, and empowering communities that have long borne the brunt of environmental neglect and exploitation. That’s why I will continue to work tirelessly in Congress to author and pass legislation like the bills highlighted in this report. Future generations are counting on us.” 100 100 According to a 2014 Huffington Post article, Congressman Gallego tied climate mitigation to the health of the Hispanic community stating, "I think we need Hispanic congressmen and congresswomen to start stepping up and talking about climate change, start talking about a living wage or at least a higher minimum wage because that directly impacts Latinos here in this country." In a 2017 tweet responding to President Trump withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, the Congressman wrote, "Strong action on climate change produces real benefits for our environment & economy. Walking away from the Paris agreement is a mistake." Congressman Gallego's website and position papers advocate for climate action, but not as a top priority issue. 75 Congressman Gallego supports a U.S. fee on carbon but does not advocate for it. He voted against a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). 75 87.5 https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-gallego-statement-trump-administration-s-repeal-clean-power-plan https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/27/ruben-gallego-ed-pastor_n_4869759.html https://twitter.com/RepRubenGallego/status/869648570768658434 https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate

Gosar, Paul A. Arizona 4 R Congressman Paul Gosar disagrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. According to a 2019 Axios article, when asked about climate change by a Green New Deal protestor, the Congressman answered, "Unfortunately you haven't been taught about photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is where plants take carbon dioxide to produce oxygen. That's a problem in today's world. We haven't taught kids exactly what's going on in America and in science." 0 0 In a 2017 press release advocating against the Paris Agreement, Congressman Gosar stated, "This unconstitutional treaty is nothing more than an extension of the Obama Administration’s ideological war on affordable energy." The Congressman also wrote a 2014 op-ed for the news publication, Town Hall, where he boycotted the Pope's address on climate change stating, "The earth's climate has been changing since God created it, with or without man. On that, we should all agree… If the Pope wants to devote his life to fighting climate change then he can do so in his personal time. But to promote questionable science as Catholic dogma is ridiculous." Congressman Gosar demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. 0 Congressman Gosar makes public statements or advocates against putting a U.S. fee on carbon. In a 2019 press release on the Green New Deal, Congressman Gosar stated, "Democrat socialists made clear today that they want to use climate change as a means to abolish capitalism and implement massive taxation, expropriation and government control." In a 2014 op-ed for the Arizona Republic on President Obama's Clean Power Plan, he stated, "Knowing he can’t lawfully enact a carbon-dioxide tax plan, Obama is unlawfully directing his EPA to impose strict limits on carbon emissions from existing coal and gas-fired facilities." Congressman Gosar was a co-sponsor and voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). 0 0 https://www.axios.com/paul-gosar-climate-change-photosynthesis-green-new-deal-aa3af04e-2437-49ec-bf23-fbb2fb1fd393.html https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1480 https://townhall.com/columnists/congressmanpaulgosar/2015/09/17/why-i-am-boycotting-pope-francis-address-to-congress-n2053596 https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2529 https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate

Grijalva, Raul Arizona 3 D Congressman Grijalva understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. On Congressman Grijalva's, 'Combatting Global Climate Change,' page it states, "According to the Environmental Protection Agency, global average temperatures have risen by 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit over the past 100 years. Without a proactive national strategy to reduce emissions from greenhouse gases and contain other man-made drivers of climate change, temperatures will continue to rise. Some members of Congress deny the challenges presented by climate change and prefer to ignore the overwhelming scientific data available on the issue. Rep. Grijalva continues to believe in the need for comprehensive energy legislation that meets the nation’s energy needs, creates green jobs and decreases greenhouse gas emissions. He understands the importance of investing in clean energy and preventing the potentially catastrophic effects global warming could have on our farms, coasts, and oceans." 100 100 Congressman Grijalva has demonstrated leadership by advocating for climate action. In a 2019 press release on the House Natural Resources Committee Climate Action Report, he stated, "This report illustrates the Committee’s focus on climate change and the solutions we have offered. I’m proud of the work we’ve done so far and know that so much more needs to be done to fight the climate crisis. I look forward to continuing our efforts in 2020, and beyond, to helping protect the entire planet and meet our ethical responsibilities to future generations.” The Congressman makes prominent public statements on the issue. On his, "Carbon Dioxide & Climate Policy," page, it states, "Climate disruptions will cause the spread of invasive species, threaten native species, endanger watersheds, cause habitat loss, and increase the intensity and length of the fire season on our public lands. It is difficult to imagine Glacier National Park without glaciers or Joshua Tree National Park without trees. Yet the evidence is clear that we may be facing just that kind of future." Rep. Grijalva makes climate change a top priority issue. He is a co-sponsor of the Green New Deal, saying in a press release, “What I heard yesterday is what I’ve been hearing for years: this economy needs to be cleaner and more sustainable if we want a livable future. The Green New Deal is the right framework for the work we need to do, in Congress and across the nation, to reduce our fossil fuel use, create green jobs, and protect our country and our planet for the long term.” 100 Congressman Grijalva publicly supports and advocates for a U.S. fee on carbon. In 2015 as the Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Grijalva helped create a competing budget proposal to that of the then-Republican majority called the "Peoples Budget." The proposal looked to implement a carbon fee of $25 per ton emitted. Congressman Grijalva voted against a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). In 2013 he also spoke on the House floor advocating for a carbon tax stating, " it's time for serious action climate change is global the United Nations report indicates at 31 3.1 billion people because of climate change will be in extreme poverty by 2050 if we want to make a sizable dent in the human contributions to climate change we have to start making those responsible for pollution accountable and pay for it." 100 100 https://grijalva.house.gov/combating-global-climate-change/ https://grijalva.house.gov/press-releases/chair-grijalva-releases-natural-resources-climate-action-report-highlights-top-accomplishments-of-2019/ https://naturalresources.house.gov/media/press-releases/chair-grijalva-champions-bold-climate-action-supports-green-new-deal-resolution https://www.vox.com/2015/3/24/8284171/progressive-caucus-peoples-budget https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqo2aY2Nlrk Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate

Kirkpatrick, Ann Arizona 2 D Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. In a 2018 League of Women Voters survey the Congresswoman when asked about climate change, stated, "Global climate change is one of the biggest national security threats our country faces, now and certainly in the future." 100 100 According to a 2019 AZ Central article, Congresswoman Kirkpatrick stated that climate change was the, “biggest existential threat to the planet.” According to a 2018 Tuscon Weekly article, during a Congressional debate, the Congresswoman said, Tucson should become the “solar capital of the world” and that Arizona needs to work on phasing out fossil fuels and switching to renewable energy sources. Congresswoman Kirkpatrick’s website and position papers advocate for climate action, but not as a top priority issue. 75 Congresswoman Kirkpatrick has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. The Congresswoman was not in Congress to vote on a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). 50 81.25 https://www.ontheissues.org/Archive/2018_LWV_Ann_Kirkpatrick.htm https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/08/22/rep-ann-kirkpatrick-wants-massive-emergency-mobilization-climate-change/2076445001/ https://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2018/10/10/kirkpatrick-and-marquez-petersons-one-and-only-debate https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 Pro Climate Pro Climate N/A N/A N/A Pro Climate

Lesko, Debbie Arizona 8 R According to AZ Central, Congresswoman Lesko, when asked about climate change stated, "Is some of it, maybe, human-caused? Possibly. But certainly not the majority of it. I think it just goes through cycles and it has to do a lot with the sun. So no, I'm not a global warming proponent." 0 0 Congresswoman Lesko demonstrated a lack of leadership on climate change by opposing the Clean Power Plan. In an interview with E&E News, she stated, "I'm totally in disagreement with the EPA's proposed rules, and if I didn't sign onto that letter I should have signed onto that letter. They're going to damage the economy of our state drastically. In fact, one of our major power utility companies, SRP, Salt River Project, said it's impossible to do what they have proposed to do in the timeline they have proposed to do it, which is basically eliminate all coal-fired power plants by 2020. They can't do it. It's impossible." The Congresswoman does not make prominent public statements on climate action, nor does she make the issue a priority. 0 Congresswoman Lesko voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). Rep. Lesko was not in Congress to vote on a 2013 amendment by Rep. Scalise that would have required Congress's approval before passing a carbon tax (H. Amdt. 448 to H.R. 367). She did not sign the Americans for Prosperity “No Climate Tax” pledge. 25 8.33 https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2018/01/30/west-valley-congressional-candidates-climate-change/1067821001/ https://www.eenews.net/tv/videos/2001/transcript http://noclimatetax.com/pledge-takers/ https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 http://congress.freedomworks.org/bills/house-bill-hr-367?keyvote=10697&tab=roll-call N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

O'Halleran, Tom Arizona 1 D Congressman Tom O'Halleran understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. According to a 2017 article in the Arizona Daily Sun, during a press conference, the Congressman stated, “We have glaciers retreating, we have our oceans warming, we have our coral reefs dying, we have our forests still burning and yet here we are still having to try to fight for the right of people to have a future.” 100 100 Congressman O'Halleran has demonstrated leadership by advocating for climate action. In a 2019 press release advocating for the Climate Action Now Act (H.R. 9) the Congressman stated, "From raging forest fires to decades-long droughts, every corner of our state has felt the effects of climate change. Today, we took decisive, bipartisan action to address this very real threat to the livelihood of Arizonans and the American people." He also makes prominent public statements on the issue. In a November 2018 press release he said, “If we want to secure a prosperous future for future generations of Americans, we need to act. This will impact everything from crop yields to the safety of Americans living in high-risk areas near the ocean, or those living right in Arizona who face the threat of wildfires every year. This is not a partisan issue; it is something that Congress and the Administration should come together to address before it is too late." Congressman O'Halleran makes Climate Change a top priority issue. The Congressman is a member of the Safe Climate Caucus. 100 Rep. O'Halleran opposes or votes against a U.S. fee on carbon. He voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). According to the Arizona Sun, despite the Flagstaff City Council endorsing a carbon fee and dividend program, the Congressman and his office stated they are still evaluating the impacts of a carbon fee program. 25 81.25 http://azdailysun.com/news/local/news-analysis-o-halleran-hedges-bets-on-climate-change-action/article_431cb05c-fb13-5ccd-ba42-27bdb442e9e4.html https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-votes-bill-addressing-climate-change https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-calls-greater-focus-impact-climate-change https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-joins-safe-climate-caucus https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate Pro Climate

Schweikert, David Arizona 6 R Congressman David Schweikert disagrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. In a 2010 interview with Hill Heat, when asked his thoughts on climate change, Congressman Schweikert responded, "Well I don't see the data now...I have not sat there with pages and pages of data but think about the complexity of a worldwide system and the amount of data you would have to capture and then how do you adjust for a sunspot, do you adjust for hurricane this and that? I think it's incredibly arrogant for you know the Al Gores of the world to stand up and say the world is coming to an end because as a kid I remember the flip side when they were telling me we're going into an ice age in the 1970's." 0 0 In a 2019 tweet on the Green New Deal, the Congressman wrote, "If we are going to talk about a green agenda, we must look at how technology & science can help us. There are tech solutions available already that would not crash our economy, or require all straws to be taken out of restaurants." In 2014, according to a press release, the Congressman co-sponsored an amendment to the Electricity Security and Affordability Act that would limit the EPA's ability to curb greenhouse gasses (H.Amdt.576 to H.R. 3826). Congressman Schweikert demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. 0 Congressman Schweikert opposes or votes against a U.S. fee on carbon. He voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). 25 6.25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO6QCQ30f24 https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweikert-co-sponsors-amendment-curb-epa-overreach-power-plant https://schweikert.house.gov/issues/energy-environment https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate Anti Climate