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Legislative Watch

NRDC's legislative team is dedicated to protecting and building upon America's framework of environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Keep up to date with latest legislation affecting environmental issues through our biweekly Legislative Watch bulletin, which tracks all environmental bills moving through Congress.





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The Real Solution to High Gas Prices
Clean energy and greater efficiency will provide long-lasting relief from high gas prices.

Fact Sheets from NRDC Legislative Staff
Position statements on matters of environmental importance pending before Congress.

Guide to Federal Global Warming Legislation
#Learn which bills would most effectively curb global warming.



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