Preventing habitat degradation to ensure our diverse ecosystems remain protected;
Prevent habitat degradation to protect diverse ecosystems.
Occurrences
Evidence
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.
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.
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.
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.