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Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke with @CEOClimate this week to thank them for their support & to request their help in tackling climate change. We must take steps to comprehensibly combat & protect against climate change & that begins with passing a climate bill, like America's Clean Future Fund Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "America's outdoor spaces have provided recreation to generations of Americans. And this year we've seen how important they've been to Americans looking for a respite. We must take responsibility in protecting them so that the next generation can enjoy our nation's natural gifts." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin Joins CEO Climate Dialogue To Discuss Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future Fund Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Joins Central Illinois Young Farmers To Discuss Food Supply Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Yet another dangerous decision from President Trump's EPA that will pollute our drinking water & threaten public health. I'll keep fighting as long as this Administration continues to roll back protections intended to keep our communities safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Stewardship Alliance To Discuss Relief For Local Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The closure of these plants will have significant impacts on local economy & workers. In days & months ahead, I'm committed to fighting for these jobs & helping create additional good paying jobs, as well as creating a clean energy econ w/ policies like my Clean Future Fund Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for becoming an @NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute. The USDA-NIFA AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management & Sustainability at UI will advance AI research & solve the major agricultural challenges of the future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. I'm proud to support @SenDemsClimate #CaseForClimateAction--a roadmap for big & bold solutions to the most important challenge of our lifetimes. You can read more about our plan here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Axne, Representatives in Derecho's Path Urge COVID-19 Aid Negotiators to Approve State and Local Assistance Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and one of the very few remaining pieces of untouched wilderness. I oppose this plan entirely and will do everything I can to fight it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Peterson Leads Biofuels Caucus in Requesting Direct Aid for Renewable Fuel Producers Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "We can address climate change & spur economic growth in our communities at the same time--and that's exactly what my America's Clean Future Fund Act would do. You can read more about my bill to invest in a clean energy economy here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Underwood Directs Study to Address Fox River and Chain of Lakes Flooding that Hurts Businessowners, Property Values, and The Safety of The Community Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman on the Council of Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. @USChamber needs to get behind science-based climate policy, or its members need to #ChangeTheChamber." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 4, 2020 Underwood Successfully Secures Resources for Fourteenth Priorities in Second Appropriation Package Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 3, 2020 LaHood Announces $2,918,000 Rural Development Award for Beardstown Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Access to clean air should not be determined by your zip code or the color of your skin. Proud to join @SenDuckworth & @RepLBR in this effort to improve air quality protections for our nation's most vulnerable communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020 LaHood Votes to Improve Infrastructure Resources for Illinois Waterways Rep. Darin LaHood
July 30, 2020 Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2020 Blunt Rochester, Duckworth, & Congressional Environmental Justice Leaders Introduce Bill to Improve Air Quality Monitoring, Protect Front-Line Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 29, 2020 House Passes Bost Inland Waterways Provisions in WRDA Rep. Mike Bost
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As @EPA develops plans to reopen facilities & resume operations in IL, I'm pressing @EPAAWheeler to ensure that the safety & well-being of EPA employees is the top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Underwood Secures Federal Funding for 14th District Priorities Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin Presses EPA To Explain COVID-19 Facility Reopening Strategies Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke with @CEOClimate this week to thank them for their support & to request their help in tackling climate change. We must take steps to comprehensibly combat & protect against climate change & that begins with passing a climate bill, like America's Clean Future Fund Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "America's outdoor spaces have provided recreation to generations of Americans. And this year we've seen how important they've been to Americans looking for a respite. We must take responsibility in protecting them so that the next generation can enjoy our nation's natural gifts." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin Joins CEO Climate Dialogue To Discuss Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future Fund Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Joins Central Illinois Young Farmers To Discuss Food Supply Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Yet another dangerous decision from President Trump's EPA that will pollute our drinking water & threaten public health. I'll keep fighting as long as this Administration continues to roll back protections intended to keep our communities safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Durbin Joins Illinois Stewardship Alliance To Discuss Relief For Local Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million children in our country rely on school meals. The @USDA must take action now to ensure that no child goes hungry during this unprecedented #COVID19 crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The closure of these plants will have significant impacts on local economy & workers. In days & months ahead, I'm committed to fighting for these jobs & helping create additional good paying jobs, as well as creating a clean energy econ w/ policies like my Clean Future Fund Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for becoming an @NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute. The USDA-NIFA AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management & Sustainability at UI will advance AI research & solve the major agricultural challenges of the future." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. I'm proud to support @SenDemsClimate #CaseForClimateAction--a roadmap for big & bold solutions to the most important challenge of our lifetimes. You can read more about our plan here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Axne, Representatives in Derecho's Path Urge COVID-19 Aid Negotiators to Approve State and Local Assistance Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and one of the very few remaining pieces of untouched wilderness. I oppose this plan entirely and will do everything I can to fight it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Peterson Leads Biofuels Caucus in Requesting Direct Aid for Renewable Fuel Producers Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Fund A Clean Climate Future Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "We can address climate change & spur economic growth in our communities at the same time--and that's exactly what my America's Clean Future Fund Act would do. You can read more about my bill to invest in a clean energy economy here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Underwood Directs Study to Address Fox River and Chain of Lakes Flooding that Hurts Businessowners, Property Values, and The Safety of The Community Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman on the Council of Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. @USChamber needs to get behind science-based climate policy, or its members need to #ChangeTheChamber." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 4, 2020 Underwood Successfully Secures Resources for Fourteenth Priorities in Second Appropriation Package Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 3, 2020 LaHood Announces $2,918,000 Rural Development Award for Beardstown Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Access to clean air should not be determined by your zip code or the color of your skin. Proud to join @SenDuckworth & @RepLBR in this effort to improve air quality protections for our nation's most vulnerable communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020 LaHood Votes to Improve Infrastructure Resources for Illinois Waterways Rep.Darin LaHood
July 30, 2020 Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2020 Blunt Rochester, Duckworth, & Congressional Environmental Justice Leaders Introduce Bill to Improve Air Quality Monitoring, Protect Front-Line Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 29, 2020 House Passes Bost Inland Waterways Provisions in WRDA Rep.Mike Bost
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As @EPA develops plans to reopen facilities & resume operations in IL, I'm pressing @EPAAWheeler to ensure that the safety & well-being of EPA employees is the top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Underwood Secures Federal Funding for 14th District Priorities Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin Presses EPA To Explain COVID-19 Facility Reopening Strategies Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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