| June 21, 2019
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Letter to J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Casten, Durbin, Duckworth, Schneider, Underwood Request Urgent Action from Governor, EPA in Response to Lake County Ethylene Oxide Results
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| June 20, 2019
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House Passes Schneider Amendment to Fund Epa Outreach in Communities Affected by Ethylene Oxide Emissions
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| June 20, 2019
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Bost Applauds Early Grazing Date for Prevented Planting Acres
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: Stronger policies are needed, now, to address climate change, says former Illinois state climatologist, in the wake of flooding and never-ending rainfall that has dramatically damaged the planting season for Illinois farmers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 20, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| June 20, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| June 19, 2019
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Congressman Casten's Priorities Featured In First Appropriations Package
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| June 19, 2019
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Casten Statement on Trump Administration's "Dirty Power Scam' Rule
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| June 17, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin & Fischer Introduce Legislation to Help Midwestern Farmers By Reforming Small Refinery Waiver Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 14, 2019
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Schakowsky, Kuster, Kennedy, Lynch Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Public Participation at FERC
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Members of Congress Push For Removal of Wine Tariffs
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Climate Health Program
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| June 11, 2019
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Huffman, 53 Lawmakers to Army Corps of Engineers : Block the Proposed Pebble Mine
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| June 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Climate change is a legitimate threat to our national security and yet, this Administration continues to ignore the facts and science behind it time and time again."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 7, 2019
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Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Thune, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Expedite Development of Crop Insurance Cover Crop Guidelines
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Purdue - On Final Planting Date For Corn in Illinois, Underwood Presses Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Purdue on efforts to Address Obstacles Facing Farming Communities
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 6, 2019
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Crapo, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Maintain a Long-Term Qualified Workforce at National Labs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Tweet - "I joined @SenJohnThune today to urge the USDA to expedite the development of cover crop guidelines as established in the 2018 farm bill. Finalizing these guidelines will provide much needed flexibility & certainty for our nation's farmers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 5, 2019
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New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Actually Mr. President, the consensus is clear on climate change. The longer you ignore the reality of the threat it poses to mankind, the more likely we are to hand over a planet that is unlivable to our children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of U.S Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Duckworth and Booker Seek Information on Gutting of Longstanding State Powers to Protect Water Quality
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 31, 2019
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Duckworth Statement on E15 Rule Changes
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 31, 2019
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Rep. LaHood Applauds the Final Approval of Year-Round E15
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 31, 2019
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Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Climate change has made Illinois 10% wetter than a century ago. This means more extreme rainfall, increasing humidity, and hotter nights. I'm thinking about our Illinois farmers as they work through these challenges. We must do everything we can to help them recover."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Army Corps Approval Of Brandon Road Project
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 23, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance American Energy Storage
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Schneider Secures Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in House Appropriations Bill
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 23, 2019
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Tweet - "It's #CleanAirMonth, a reminder about the importance of clean air and the threat pollution poses to our planet. We must continue to hold polluters accountable and work hard to ensure that all children, no matter where they live, get to breath clean air and live full lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Rep. Sean Casten, Senate and House Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Nation's Energy Storage Capabilities
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "The @USChamber has blocked good faith efforts to limit carbon emissions. If we want to pass on a livable world to our children, that has to change. #ChamberOfCarbon"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2019
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Letter to Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Thomas R. Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Ask Epw to Incorporate Climate Change Considerations in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. David Kautter, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy, and the Hon. William Paul, Acting Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service - Senators Keep Pressure on Treasury to Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Mnuchin - Senators Continue Push to Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Kelly & Bost Introduces Bill to Empower Farmers & Ranchers
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Energy Efficiency Bill, Authored by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Clears Energy Subcommittee
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| May 15, 2019
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Representatives Lori Trahan and Darin LaHood Introduce New Legislation to Support Clean Up and Prevention of Waterway CSO Contamination
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 15, 2019
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LaHood Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Innovation of Renewable Wind Energy
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 15, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm asking the EPA to inspect all Region 5 ethylene oxide facilities -- including Medline and Vantage in Lake County. The agency is taking too long to act to protect communities surrounding ethylene oxide facilities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 15, 2019
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Letter to Cathy Step, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth, Lipinski, Foster, Schneider, Casten, Underwood Ask EPA To Inspect All Region 5 Facilities Using Ethylene Oxide
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 14, 2019
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Reps. Blumenauer and LaHood Introduce Bill to Make Renewable Energy Tax Credits Transferable
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 14, 2019
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Tweet - "There's no doubt that climate change is one of the gravest threats humanity faces today. Without swift action, we won't leave the same livable world to our children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Hopefully the Chamber's evolution and rebuild involves strong and strategic action to tackle climate change."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 10, 2019
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Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler - U.S. Reps. Castor, Schrier & Colleagues Oppose Undermining Protections Against Mercury Pollution
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 3, 2019
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Letter to Patrick Breysse, Director of Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Duckworth, Durbin, Schneider, Foster, Lipinski, Casten & Underwood Ask Atsdr to Conduct Air Monitoring for Ethylene Oxide in Lake County
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 3, 2019
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Tweet - "Proud to join Chicago youth today who are marching to call for strong and immediate action to address climate change."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 2, 2019
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Schakowsky Votes to Confront Climate Crisis
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 2, 2019
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Quigley Statement on House Passage of Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| May 2, 2019
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Duckworth Advocates for Compensation for Illinois Communities with Nuclear Waste During Senate Hearing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 2, 2019
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Leading on Climate Change
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| May 2, 2019
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Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| May 2, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 2, 2019
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Heinrich, Haaland Lead Bipartisan Legislation To Establish Tech-Transfer Maturation Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 1, 2019
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Providing for Consideration of H.R. Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 1, 2019
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LaHood Joins Bipartisan Rally in Support of Biodiesel and Illinois' Agriculture Community
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 1, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 1, 2019
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Providing for Consideration of H.R. Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 1, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| April 30, 2019
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Duckworth Helps Reintroduce Reclaim Act to Invest in Coal Communities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 26, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 24, 2019
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Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 23, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Members of the IL Congressional Delegation, Environmental Groups to Denounce Trump's Dirty Budget
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 22, 2019
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On Earth Day, Duckworth, Booker & Carper Announce Creation of Environmental Justice Caucus
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 22, 2019
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Tweet - "It's #EarthDay, a reminder to all of us about how our lives are all connected on this planet. Climate change threatens our collective futures. It's time to stop denying and start acting to save our planet for future generations to enjoy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Durbin Urges USDA To Increase Enforcement Of Illegal Puppy Mills
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2019
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Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Rep. Wild Cosigns Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues in Fy2020 Appropriations
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 16, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Duckworth, Carper and Cardin Urge EPA, Army Corps to Abandon 'Dirty Water Rule' Proposal
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 16, 2019
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Tweet - "I wrote a letter to USDA about this rushed regulation based on faulty data. The Trump Administration shouldn't value industry profits over the safety of the workers at these plants."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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