Bart Stupack (D-Mich.) has been named Business Champion of the Year by Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). The honor was bestowed upon Stupack for his leadership and understanding of the needs of American business.
He has sponsored legislation such as the H-2B guest worker program that benefited the green industry and the U.S. House Water Caucus. The caucus was established by Congress to promote dialogue regarding water issues and to provide timely, scientific information about water resources and use.