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May 13, 2021 Quigley Re-Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Map Urban Flooding and Help FEMA Better Assess Risks Rep. Mike Quigley
May 12, 2021 Durbin, Quigley, Rubio, & Duckworth Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Casten, Warren, "Climate Risk Disclosure Act' Passes House Financial Services Committee Rep. Sean Casten
May 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Make U.S. Postal Fleet 100% Electric Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Make U.S. Postal Fleet 100% Electric Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 10, 2021 Durbin Introduces America's Red Rock Wilderness Act To Protect National Parks & Monuments Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Utah is home to acres of land rich in archaeological resources & numerous rare plant & animal species. These landscapes are valued access points for national parks & offer unparalleled research & education opportunities for Americans. Congress must act to protect this wilderness." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2021 Following Bipartisan Push By Congressional Task Force, EPA OIG Report Calls for Stricter Regulations of Ethylene Oxide Rep. Brad Schneider
May 7, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Statement on City of Chicago's Decision to Delay General Iron Permit Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Plan To Reintroduce The Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act During Panel Discussion With Supporting Organizations Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rep. Ron Kind Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Katherine Tai Ambassador Office of the United States Trade Representative - LaHood Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork Rep. Darin LaHood
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Fischbach, Smith Lead Over 130 House Colleagues In Opposing Stepped-Up Basis Repeal and Capital Gains Death Tax Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 5, 2021 Durbin Introduces Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act To Address Pollution In Great Lakes Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to stand with @shedd_aquarium & @A4GL at Lake Michigan today to introduce the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act -- an important step in addressing the nearly 22 million tons of plastic that ends up in the Great Lakes each year." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 30, 2021 Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Commander Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 30, 2021 Letter to David Price, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Letter to Increase Funding for The Low or No Emission Grant Program Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "Today the Senate took action to #CutMethane and help slow climate change. The Trump Administration's decision to roll back EPA methane emissions standards was dangerous and I am glad it has been quickly reversed." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's decision to rollback EPA methane emissions standards was reckless and must be reversed. Proud to support @MartinHeinrich's resolution to restore these protections and #CutMethane." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021 FarmWeekNow - Moving a strong trade agenda forward Rep. Darin LaHood
April 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, and Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Chair Grijalva, Rep. Lowenthal Lead Letter Urging Admin to Update Mining Rules, Strengthen Tribal Consultation, Regulate Heavily Polluting Industry Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "The U.S. must reinvigorate its commitment to publicly-funded agriculture innovations. I worked with @JerryMoran to introduce the America Grows Act to boost @USDA funding for more breakthroughs to make America stronger than ever in food & agriculture." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "As many Americans welcomed a pandemic puppy into their family, the demand for pets must be met with a commitment from breeders to raise dogs in humane conditions. I'm introducing the Puppy Protection Act to ensure breeding dogs & puppies are well-cared for." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021 Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Protections For Puppies Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Tweet - "To pass on America's cherished outdoor spaces to the next generation, we must take responsibility in protecting them. With my new bill, the RENEW Conservation Corp Act, we can create a million jobs that will address the restoration of our natural resources & recreation areas." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Durbin Introduces Bill To Create Civilian Conservation Corps Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Durbin, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Fischer Lead Bipartisan Letter to EPA Highlighting Need to Uphold and Restore Confidence in Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2021 Quigley Statement on President Biden's Emissions Reduction Announcement Rep. Mike Quigley
April 22, 2021 Casten Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Monitor ETO Rep. Sean Casten
April 22, 2021 Schakowsky, Merkley, Jayapal and Rush Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights and Need for Climate Recovery Planning on Earth Day Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is undeniable: Climate change will impact every part of American life. That's why, this #Earthday2021, I am supporting the Growing Climate Solutions Act to help Illinois farmers join the fight against climate change." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2021 Duckworth, Booker, Carper and Ruiz Introduce Bill to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued By Environmental Injustice Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 22, 2021 Achieving the Goal of A Clean and Healthy Environment Rep. Sean Casten
April 22, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the US - Omar, Castro, Torres, Velázquez, and Congressional Leaders Ask President Biden To Address Climate Refugees Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "#EarthDay2021 is a testimony to what we can achieve when we come together to protect the Earth, the only planet we've got. I hope you'll join me in supporting the #AmericanJobsPlan to tackle climate change, create good-paying jobs, & preserve the Earth for our kids and grandkids." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Shalanda Young, Acting Director of the Office of Budget and Management, and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Bergman and Colleagues Lead Effort Outlining Great Lakes Task Force Budget Priorities Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 20, 2021 Congresswoman Escobar Joins Senator Markey and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to Reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 20, 2021 Illinois Dems Blast Trump Epa for Failure to Monitor Eto Rep. Brad Schneider
April 19, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Make Cahokia Mounds a National Park Rep. Mike Bost
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Heinrich, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Undo Unlawful Changes to National Monuments Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2021 Casten, Warren, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill Requiring Public Companies to Disclose Climate-Related Risks Rep. Sean Casten
April 15, 2021 Van Hollen, Warren, Casten, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill Requiring Public Companies to Disclose Climate-Related Risks Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 15, 2021 Feinstein, Warren, Casten, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill Requiring Public Companies to Disclose Climate-Related Risks Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 14, 2021 Durbin Meets With Climate Leadership Council Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "The climate crisis is an existential threat that we must tackle head-on, now. Great to meet with @TheCLCouncil virtually yesterday to discuss how we can create forward-thinking, science-based climate policy to ensure that our grandkids inherit a healthier planet." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 13, 2021 Quigley Re-Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Map Urban Flooding and Help FEMA Better Assess Risks Rep.Mike Quigley
May 12, 2021 Durbin, Quigley, Rubio, & Duckworth Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Casten, Warren, "Climate Risk Disclosure Act' Passes House Financial Services Committee Rep.Sean Casten
May 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Make U.S. Postal Fleet 100% Electric Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Make U.S. Postal Fleet 100% Electric Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 10, 2021 Durbin Introduces America's Red Rock Wilderness Act To Protect National Parks & Monuments Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Utah is home to acres of land rich in archaeological resources & numerous rare plant & animal species. These landscapes are valued access points for national parks & offer unparalleled research & education opportunities for Americans. Congress must act to protect this wilderness." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2021 Following Bipartisan Push By Congressional Task Force, EPA OIG Report Calls for Stricter Regulations of Ethylene Oxide Rep.Brad Schneider
May 7, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Statement on City of Chicago's Decision to Delay General Iron Permit Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Plan To Reintroduce The Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act During Panel Discussion With Supporting Organizations Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rep. Ron Kind Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Katherine Tai Ambassador Office of the United States Trade Representative - LaHood Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork Rep.Darin LaHood
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Fischbach, Smith Lead Over 130 House Colleagues In Opposing Stepped-Up Basis Repeal and Capital Gains Death Tax Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 5, 2021 Durbin Introduces Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act To Address Pollution In Great Lakes Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to stand with @shedd_aquarium & @A4GL at Lake Michigan today to introduce the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act -- an important step in addressing the nearly 22 million tons of plastic that ends up in the Great Lakes each year." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 30, 2021 Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Commander Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 30, 2021 Letter to David Price, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Letter to Increase Funding for The Low or No Emission Grant Program Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "Today the Senate took action to #CutMethane and help slow climate change. The Trump Administration's decision to roll back EPA methane emissions standards was dangerous and I am glad it has been quickly reversed." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's decision to rollback EPA methane emissions standards was reckless and must be reversed. Proud to support @MartinHeinrich's resolution to restore these protections and #CutMethane." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021 FarmWeekNow - Moving a strong trade agenda forward Rep.Darin LaHood
April 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, and Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Chair Grijalva, Rep. Lowenthal Lead Letter Urging Admin to Update Mining Rules, Strengthen Tribal Consultation, Regulate Heavily Polluting Industry Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "The U.S. must reinvigorate its commitment to publicly-funded agriculture innovations. I worked with @JerryMoran to introduce the America Grows Act to boost @USDA funding for more breakthroughs to make America stronger than ever in food & agriculture." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "As many Americans welcomed a pandemic puppy into their family, the demand for pets must be met with a commitment from breeders to raise dogs in humane conditions. I'm introducing the Puppy Protection Act to ensure breeding dogs & puppies are well-cared for." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021 Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Protections For Puppies Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Tweet - "To pass on America's cherished outdoor spaces to the next generation, we must take responsibility in protecting them. With my new bill, the RENEW Conservation Corp Act, we can create a million jobs that will address the restoration of our natural resources & recreation areas." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Durbin Introduces Bill To Create Civilian Conservation Corps Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Durbin, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Fischer Lead Bipartisan Letter to EPA Highlighting Need to Uphold and Restore Confidence in Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2021 Quigley Statement on President Biden's Emissions Reduction Announcement Rep.Mike Quigley
April 22, 2021 Casten Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Monitor ETO Rep.Sean Casten
April 22, 2021 Schakowsky, Merkley, Jayapal and Rush Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights and Need for Climate Recovery Planning on Earth Day Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is undeniable: Climate change will impact every part of American life. That's why, this #Earthday2021, I am supporting the Growing Climate Solutions Act to help Illinois farmers join the fight against climate change." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2021 Duckworth, Booker, Carper and Ruiz Introduce Bill to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued By Environmental Injustice Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 22, 2021 Achieving the Goal of A Clean and Healthy Environment Rep.Sean Casten
April 22, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the US - Omar, Castro, Torres, Velázquez, and Congressional Leaders Ask President Biden To Address Climate Refugees Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "#EarthDay2021 is a testimony to what we can achieve when we come together to protect the Earth, the only planet we've got. I hope you'll join me in supporting the #AmericanJobsPlan to tackle climate change, create good-paying jobs, & preserve the Earth for our kids and grandkids." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Shalanda Young, Acting Director of the Office of Budget and Management, and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Bergman and Colleagues Lead Effort Outlining Great Lakes Task Force Budget Priorities Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 20, 2021 Congresswoman Escobar Joins Senator Markey and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to Reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 20, 2021 Illinois Dems Blast Trump Epa for Failure to Monitor Eto Rep.Brad Schneider
April 19, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Make Cahokia Mounds a National Park Rep.Mike Bost
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Heinrich, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Undo Unlawful Changes to National Monuments Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2021 Casten, Warren, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill Requiring Public Companies to Disclose Climate-Related Risks Rep.Sean Casten
April 15, 2021 Van Hollen, Warren, Casten, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill Requiring Public Companies to Disclose Climate-Related Risks Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 15, 2021 Feinstein, Warren, Casten, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill Requiring Public Companies to Disclose Climate-Related Risks Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 14, 2021 Durbin Meets With Climate Leadership Council Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "The climate crisis is an existential threat that we must tackle head-on, now. Great to meet with @TheCLCouncil virtually yesterday to discuss how we can create forward-thinking, science-based climate policy to ensure that our grandkids inherit a healthier planet." Sen.Dick Durbin
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