Legislation that will pave the way for Bridgeport to become a national model for the reuse of waste heat passed out of the House of Representatives Tuesday in a 100-51 vote. House Bill 6304 seeks to establish a pilot program in Bridgeport to test-drive thermal district heating technology.

Legislation that will pave the way for Bridgeport to become a national model for the reuse of waste heat passed out of the House of Representatives Tuesday in a 100-51 vote. House Bill 6304 seeks to establish a pilot program in Bridgeport to test-drive thermal district heating technology.

I am proud to announce that HB 6329 "An Act Concerning Hydraulic Fracturing Waste In Connecticut" passed the State House today 141-6.

I am pleased to announce that HB 5884, which would prohibit the use of coal tar sealants on state and local highways, has passed the House!

Today I testified in favor of HB 6313, which would establish a tax for single-use carry out plastic and paper bags. The funds from such tax would be used for environmental purposes and encourage consumers to use reusable bags.

This morning, I attended “Duck Day” in Eastford, where Scramble the Duck predicted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow.

I'm honored to announce that I have been appointed chair of the legislature’s Environment Committee. 

Rep. Reyes joins in League of Conservation Voters 16^th Annual Summit.