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Oct. 29, 2019
Kuster, Watson Coleman, Malinowski, Quigley, Huffman Introduce Legislation to Protect Conservation Land from Pipeline Development
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Duckworth Meets with EPA Inspector General Nominee
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 29, 2019
Tweet - "For decades, the fossil fuel industry has pumped money into the political process in order to block any meaningful action on climate change & to maintain their profit margins. Today, my @SenDemsClimate colleagues are holding a hearing to expose Big Oil's ongoing lies. Watch here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Species
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 23, 2019
Duckworth Advocates for Increased Federal Inland Waterways Cost Share to Help Expand the Quad Cities Economy
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 22, 2019
Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Great discussion today with @USACERockIsland Commander Col. Steven Sattinger about restoring Quincy Bay and securing federal funding for the Navigation Ecosystem Restoration Program."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019
Udall, Bennet Introduce Major Resolution to Set National Conservation Goal: Conserve 30% of U.S. Lands and Ocean by 2030
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2019
Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019
Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Commander
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 22, 2019
Duckworth, Peters Re-Introduce Good Government Legislation to Require Public Disclosure of Trump Administration's Travel Spending
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Duckworth and Booker: EPA's Section 401 Proposal Violates States' Rights, Harms Water Quality
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Thune Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see @RepCheri introduce the House companion to my America Grows Act. Our bill would ensure USDA has the robust federal funding it needs to make breakthroughs and foster innovation that keeps America competitive in the global marketplace."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019
Bustos, Schrier, Panetta Introduce Bill to Increase Agricultural Research Funding
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Duckworth, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Enhance Drinking Water Infrastructure In Distressed Communities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 15, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump supports ethanol? I'll believe it when I see it. Farmers built ethanol and biodiesel. This President unravels it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2019
Tweet - "On #NationalFarmersDay, I'm thankful for our hardworking American farmers. In Illinois & across the the U.S., our farmers are an essential part of our nation's communities & economy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "The environmental need for the restoration of Quincy Bay is obvious. 80 years of river traffic has brought sediment, silt, and a significant loss of water volume. I will continue to push for federal investment in Illinois' key water infrastructure projects."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019
Durbin Continues To Push For Quincy Bay Restoration Project
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "The study released today by @audubonsociety is extremely troubling. Two-thirds of North American birds are now at risk of extinction from global temperature rise. Climate change is a reality that we all must accept. We can't wait any longer."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019
Underwood Statement on Renewable Fuel Standard Agreement
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 4, 2019
Rep. LaHood Applauds President Trump's Plan to Boost Midwest Ethanol and Biodiesel
Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 4, 2019
Bost Announces Agreement on The Renewable Fuel Standard
Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich call for financial certainty for rural counties
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Bipartisan, Bicameral Members Introduce Fair Sugar Policy Act
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Foster Statement on Sterigenics Decision to Close Willowbrook Facility
Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 30, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Sterigenics Closing Willowbrook Facility
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Casten Statement on Sterigenics Decision to Close
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 26, 2019
Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Bonamici Leads Colleagues in Resolution Recognizing Need to Take Action on Climate after Dire IPCC Ocean and Cryosphere Report
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "The #IPCC special report released today contains extremely troubling details about the impacts of climate change on our oceans, & ultimately our world. This is a direct threat to our very existence. We can't keep waiting around - immediate action is our only hope. #ActOnClimate"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Durbin Discusses Immigrant Labor And Climate Change At Agriculture Committee Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019
Cantwell Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Establishing "National Clean Energy Week"
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - All Committee Democrats to Secretary Perdue: Proposed Rule Strips Free School Meals from More Than 500,000 Low-Income Children
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Today at the UN #ClimateActionSummit, leaders from around the world are coming together to discuss their goals for combatting climate change on a global scale. The U.S. should be taking the lead in this fight -- sadly, our President refuses to accept the proven science behind it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposal to Take Away Food Assistance from Millions of Americans
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Iowa Delegation, Bipartisan Members Send Letter to EPA on Biofuel Waivers
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 20, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution To Protect Ambitious National Fuel Economy And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "We cannot afford to put off addressing climate change any longer. The science is clear, this is an existential threat to our nation and to the world. Climate change deniers -- like our President -- must accept that fact. Our very existence is at stake. #ClimateStrike #ActOnClimate"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019
Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration Attacks on Endangered Species Act
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
New Democrat Coalition releases priorities for U.S. Climate Policy
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is defying the law in order to purposely punish the people of Puerto Rico and stop them from receiving federal disaster assistance. And now the President is taking an additional $155M from FEMA's disaster relief fund for his useless wall on our southern border."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019
Harris Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Resolution to Protect Ambitious National Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 29, 2019
Kuster, Watson Coleman, Malinowski, Quigley, Huffman Introduce Legislation to Protect Conservation Land from Pipeline Development
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Duckworth Meets with EPA Inspector General Nominee
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 29, 2019
Tweet - "For decades, the fossil fuel industry has pumped money into the political process in order to block any meaningful action on climate change & to maintain their profit margins. Today, my @SenDemsClimate colleagues are holding a hearing to expose Big Oil's ongoing lies. Watch here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Species
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 23, 2019
Duckworth Advocates for Increased Federal Inland Waterways Cost Share to Help Expand the Quad Cities Economy
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 22, 2019
Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Great discussion today with @USACERockIsland Commander Col. Steven Sattinger about restoring Quincy Bay and securing federal funding for the Navigation Ecosystem Restoration Program."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019
Udall, Bennet Introduce Major Resolution to Set National Conservation Goal: Conserve 30% of U.S. Lands and Ocean by 2030
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2019
Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019
Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Commander
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 22, 2019
Duckworth, Peters Re-Introduce Good Government Legislation to Require Public Disclosure of Trump Administration's Travel Spending
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Duckworth and Booker: EPA's Section 401 Proposal Violates States' Rights, Harms Water Quality
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Thune Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see @RepCheri introduce the House companion to my America Grows Act. Our bill would ensure USDA has the robust federal funding it needs to make breakthroughs and foster innovation that keeps America competitive in the global marketplace."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019
Bustos, Schrier, Panetta Introduce Bill to Increase Agricultural Research Funding
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Duckworth, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Enhance Drinking Water Infrastructure In Distressed Communities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 15, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump supports ethanol? I'll believe it when I see it. Farmers built ethanol and biodiesel. This President unravels it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2019
Tweet - "On #NationalFarmersDay, I'm thankful for our hardworking American farmers. In Illinois & across the the U.S., our farmers are an essential part of our nation's communities & economy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "The environmental need for the restoration of Quincy Bay is obvious. 80 years of river traffic has brought sediment, silt, and a significant loss of water volume. I will continue to push for federal investment in Illinois' key water infrastructure projects."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019
Durbin Continues To Push For Quincy Bay Restoration Project
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "The study released today by @audubonsociety is extremely troubling. Two-thirds of North American birds are now at risk of extinction from global temperature rise. Climate change is a reality that we all must accept. We can't wait any longer."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019
Underwood Statement on Renewable Fuel Standard Agreement
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 4, 2019
Rep. LaHood Applauds President Trump's Plan to Boost Midwest Ethanol and Biodiesel
Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 4, 2019
Bost Announces Agreement on The Renewable Fuel Standard
Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich call for financial certainty for rural counties
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Bipartisan, Bicameral Members Introduce Fair Sugar Policy Act
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representative Mike Levin Leads 39 House Members Highlighting Harmful Impact of Proposed SNAP Restrictions on Veterans
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Foster Statement on Sterigenics Decision to Close Willowbrook Facility
Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 30, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Sterigenics Closing Willowbrook Facility
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Casten Statement on Sterigenics Decision to Close
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 26, 2019
Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Bonamici Leads Colleagues in Resolution Recognizing Need to Take Action on Climate after Dire IPCC Ocean and Cryosphere Report
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Tweet - "The #IPCC special report released today contains extremely troubling details about the impacts of climate change on our oceans, & ultimately our world. This is a direct threat to our very existence. We can't keep waiting around - immediate action is our only hope. #ActOnClimate"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019
Durbin Discusses Immigrant Labor And Climate Change At Agriculture Committee Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019
Cantwell Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Establishing "National Clean Energy Week"
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - All Committee Democrats to Secretary Perdue: Proposed Rule Strips Free School Meals from More Than 500,000 Low-Income Children
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Today at the UN #ClimateActionSummit, leaders from around the world are coming together to discuss their goals for combatting climate change on a global scale. The U.S. should be taking the lead in this fight -- sadly, our President refuses to accept the proven science behind it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposal to Take Away Food Assistance from Millions of Americans
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Iowa Delegation, Bipartisan Members Send Letter to EPA on Biofuel Waivers
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 20, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution To Protect Ambitious National Fuel Economy And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "We cannot afford to put off addressing climate change any longer. The science is clear, this is an existential threat to our nation and to the world. Climate change deniers -- like our President -- must accept that fact. Our very existence is at stake. #ClimateStrike #ActOnClimate"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019
Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration Attacks on Endangered Species Act
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
New Democrat Coalition releases priorities for U.S. Climate Policy
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is defying the law in order to purposely punish the people of Puerto Rico and stop them from receiving federal disaster assistance. And now the President is taking an additional $155M from FEMA's disaster relief fund for his useless wall on our southern border."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019
Harris Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Resolution to Protect Ambitious National Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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