STATEMENT: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Slams Repeal of Endangerment Finding

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement regarding the Trump Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to repeal the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding.

"The Trump EPA's repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding is another example of this administration's willingness to prioritize polluters over the American people. Science shows that rising pollution and climate change will have detrimental impacts on people's health, well-being, and economic prosperity, yet this administration continues to play a game of chance. Rather than holding polluters accountable, Americans will be left to deal with the impacts of this decision on top of already rising costs and a failing healthcare system. Now is the time for states and local governments to lead in protecting the planet and preserving public health."

In September 2025, Senator Blunt Rochester was joined by Senator Chris Coons and Representative Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in opposition to the EPA's proposed rule to reconsider the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester represents Delaware in the United States Senate where she serves on the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Environment and Public Works; and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.