# Senate Budget Approval Good for Americans’ Health and Our Environment

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/12/senate-budget-approval-americans-health-environment/
- Published: 2013-12-29T04:26:32-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## Introduction:

In recent years, water pollution and the importance of protecting the environment
has become a critical issue. I mean for many people. Also governments and organizations.
To achieve this goal, policymakers have introduced several environmental policies.
I mean to reduce pollution, promote clean energy, and preserve natural resources.

One such policy is the US Senate Energy and Water funding bill. For this bill provides
funding for important policy priorities. Those related to energy, water, and environmental
programs.

![Water pollution prevention is needed](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-
content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_0533.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=52&ssl=1)

Glass of water. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com

In this article, we will explore the bill’s significance and its potential impact
on the environment and public health.

### **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

WASHINGTON (December 18, 2013) — The U.S. [Senate](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/05/us-senate-energy-water-funding-bill/)
gave final congressional approval today to the bipartisan budget agreement that 
eases some of arbitrary domestic spending cuts that have already hampered health
and environmental protections enjoyed by the American people.

Following is a statement by Scott Slesinger, legislative director at the Natural
Resources Defense Council:

“Thanks to this bipartisan budget, our drinking water will be safer, our kids will
suffer less from asthma and millions of Americans will be able to enjoy hiking, 
fishing and hunting in our national parks and public lands. Now, House GOP radicals
shouldn’t be allowed to hijack implementing this budget with ideological riders 
that undermine public health, and our air and water quality.”

Here is a link to some of the anti-environmental riders House Republicans added 
to this year’s spending bills. These measures would delay or repeal protections 
for air, water, health, lands and species: [http://www.nrdc.org](http://www.nrdc.org)/
legislation/2013-riders.asp

**Source: Natural Resources Defense Council**

#### Conclusion

Conclusion: In conclusion, the US Senate Energy and Water funding bill is an essential
policy that provides funding for critical environmental programs and initiatives.
The bill’s provisions related to energy, water, and environmental programs will 
help reduce pollution, promote clean energy, and preserve natural resources. While
the bill does not explicitly address the Green Claims Directive or combating greenwashing,
it is a vital step towards promoting a cleaner and healthier environment. However,
it is essential to note that the bill’s provisions may have changed since the article’s
publication in 2013.

In conclusion, it is crucial to monitor any updates or changes to the bill. Especially
to ensure that it continues to promote environmental protection and public health.

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