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==Record and controversies==
===Transparency=======Sunlight Foundation website investigation=Environmental record===James Oberstar's official website was rated by citizen researchers in February 2007 as part of a survey by the [[Sunlight Foundation]]. The survey evaluated members' sites on whether they provided basic For more information on their legislative activities, post their legally required disclosures such as on personal finances and travelenvironmental legislation, see the [[Portal:Energy and any other information that furthers transparency. James Oberstar's site received a 24 Environment Policy (out of 100)U. A score of 40 was considered passingS. [http://www.sunlightlabs.com/research/sites/results/results.php?cid=N00001806 Full results)|Energy and Environment Policy Portal]. [http://www.sunlightlabs.com/research/sites/results/results.php?cid=N00001806] ===Voting record==={{Congresspedia voting record}}''
====Clean Water Restoration Act====
On May 22, 2007, Oberstar introduced the '''Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007''', introduced during the [[110th Congress]], which sought to clarify the jurisdiction of the U.S. government over waters located in the country, largely for the purpose of dealing with water pollution.
{{main|Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007}}
====Water Resources Development Act====
On April 19, 2007, the House considered the '''Water Resources Development Act of 2007''', which was sponsored by Oberstar. The bill would authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States.<ref>Robert McElroy, [http://theweekincongress.com/Member/APR07_FULL/HR1495USH20hAPR20.htm "Managing America: Environment and Resources,"] ''TheWeekInCongress,'' April 20, 2007.</ref>
{{main|U.S. congressional actions to conserve and develop water resources#Water Resources Development Act of 2007}}
====State water pollution funding====
On January 30, 2007, Oberstar introduced a bill to amend the Clean Water Act to authorize appropriations to states for dealing with water pollution. The bill would effectively raise grant funds to $300 million for management assistance. Assistance grants would also be authorized to nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing assistance to rural and small municipalities in planning, developing and acquiring financing for wastewater management infrastructure.<ref>Robert McElroy, [http://theweekincongress.com/Member/MAR07_FULL/HR720USH20hMAR9.htm "Managing America: Environment & Resources,"] ''TheWeekInCongress.com,'' March 9, 2007.</ref>
{{main|U.S. water management legislation#H.R.720 - To amend the Clean Water Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution}}
===Transparency===
====Sunlight Foundation website investigation====
James Oberstar's official website was rated by citizen researchers in February 2007 as part of a survey by the [[Sunlight Foundation]]. The survey evaluated members' sites on whether they provided basic information on their legislative activities, post their legally required disclosures such as on personal finances and travel, and any other information that furthers transparency. James Oberstar's site received a 24 (out of 100). A score of 40 was considered passing. [http://www.sunlightlabs.com/research/sites/results/results.php?cid=N00001806 Full results].
===Voting record===
{{Congresspedia voting record}}
==Bio==
