Preventing habitat degradation to ensure our diverse ecosystems remain protected;
Prevent habitat degradation to protect diverse ecosystems.
Occurrences
Evidence
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Kelly lists as an environmental priority: “Preventing habitat degradation to ensure our diverse ecosystems remain protected.” The page also shows recent energy/environment activity in July 2025, including opposition to EPA rollback plans and other climate-related positions.
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Kelly announced $1.2 million in Community Project Funding for Jackson Park to enhance safety and accessibility, including pathway paving, lighting and wayfinding measures in a major urban green space.
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Kelly and Jen Kiggans introduced the FOOD for Health Act, which uses produce prescriptions, food pantries, and culinary education to improve health outcomes through nutrition.
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Kelly said the bill would “cut clean energy jobs,” and her issue page links this post under Energy and Environment. It reflects environmental-policy engagement in the same term.
Assessments
The claim is clearly stated as one of Kelly's environmental priorities, but the evidence does not show that she fully delivered a concrete federal outcome that prevented habitat degradation or protected diverse ecosystems at the policy level. The strongest tangible action is her support for $1.2 million in Community Project Funding for improvements in Jackson Park, which is relevant to protecting and maintaining urban green space, but it is more indirect than a clear habitat-protection measure. Other cited actions concern nutrition policy or broader environmental advocacy and do not substantiate delivery of this specific promise. Because there is some meaningful, on-topic action but not enough proof of full accomplishment, partial credit is the best fit.