U.S. Senate, Rhode Island

Sheldon Whitehouse

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Chair of the Senate Budget Committee
Earned 98% lifetime score on LCV's Scorecard
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse is running for a fourth term representing Rhode Island in the U.S Senate. Whitehouse previously served as state Attorney General and U.S. Attorney. Whitehouse is a dedicated environmental champion and as the top Democrat on the Budget Committee, has been bringing much-needed attention to the climate crisis. Among other efforts, he has been a vocal advocate for increasing energy efficiency in public housing, developing more renewable energy sources, protecting our coastlines and marine habitats, including Narragansett Bay. He has given nearly 300 floor speeches on climate as part of his "Time to Wake Up" campaign and in the Senate, Whitehouse will continue to lead on to the urgent need for action on climate change. Senator Whitehouse has earned a lifetime score of 98% on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard. 

 

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