Zeldin, Trump's pick as EPA head, was a bit player on environment - Roll Call

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water," Zeldin said in a post on X. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. -- set to lead the Environment and Public Works Committee, which will consider Zeldin's nomination in the new year -- said Trump "made a strong choice in selecting" Zeldin. Zeldin's reference to artificial intelligence foreshadows a repeal of the Biden administration's regulations on new natural gas- and existing coal-fired plants, which were finalized earlier this year and require operators to eventually capture 90 percent of their carbon dioxide emissions.
59% : In a statement, Trump said that Zeldin "will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.
49% : "We need a steady, experienced hand at EPA to marshal federal resources to fight climate change and utilize the full power of the law to protect communities from toxic pollution.
37% : Trump has promised to "end the electric vehicle mandate," perhaps by repealing other EPA regulations, including those governing tailpipe carbon emissions standards from the automotive industry.
25% : Former New York lawmaker has campaigned for Trump and worked on China policy since leaving Congress Former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump's intended nominee for EPA administrator, brings scant experience on environmental issues to the job but strong ties to Trump.
18% : Trump campaigned for Zeldin during his gubernatorial run, and Zeldin was a campaign surrogate for Trump.

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