Natural Resources Defense Council Endorses Congressman Derek Tran

Jul

2026

PRESS RELEASE

Natural Resources Defense Council Endorses Congressman Derek Tran

Nationally recognized environmental advocacy group targets this high-stakes race to ensure legislative majorities in 2026 Midterms

Garden Grove, CA – Today, NRDC Action Fund, the political arm of the Natural Resources Defense Council, endorsed frontline candidate and Democratic nominee Derek Tran, who represents the most competitive House seat in Southern California.

Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have drastically rolled back critical environmental protections and accountability of polluters. Recognizing Congressman Tran’s record defending federal environmental protections and advocating for investments in clean energy, this endorsement from NRDC Action Fund signals strong support from climate advocacy groups, including recently from the Sierra Club.

“I am honored to receive the support of NRDC Action Fund,” said Congressman Tran. “Across the country, Republicans have taken a wrecking ball to longstanding environmental protections that have kept our community safe. We must treat climate change as the existential threat it is. I’m proud to fight back and deliver for Southern California families, so we can preserve our public lands and the environment for future generations.”

“We are proud to endorse Derek Tran for Congress,” said Jed Ober, Managing Director of NRDC Action Fund. “Derek has been a strong champion for Southern California’s coasts and the environment. In Congress, Derek has fought the impacts of climate change and has protected access to public lands for future generations. We need people like Derek in Congress to continue supporting Southern California communities. The NRDC Action Fund is proud to support Derek Tran for Congress.”