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June 21, 2019
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
Rep. Sean Casten
June 20, 2019
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2019
Bost Applauds Early Grazing Date for Prevented Planting Acres
Rep. Mike Bost
June 20, 2019
House Passes Schneider Amendment to Fund Epa Outreach in Communities Affected by Ethylene Oxide Emissions
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 20, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep. Sean Casten
June 20, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 19, 2019
Casten Statement on Trump Administration's "Dirty Power Scam' Rule
Rep. Sean Casten
June 19, 2019
Congressman Casten's Priorities Featured In First Appropriations Package
Rep. Sean Casten
June 17, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin & Fischer Introduce Legislation to Help Midwestern Farmers By Reforming Small Refinery Waiver Program
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 14, 2019
Schakowsky, Kuster, Kennedy, Lynch Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Public Participation at FERC
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Members of Congress Push For Removal of Wine Tariffs
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 11, 2019
Huffman, 53 Lawmakers to Army Corps of Engineers : Block the Proposed Pebble Mine
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 11, 2019
Climate Health Program
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 10, 2019
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019
Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 7, 2019
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
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 7, 2019
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
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Crapo, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Maintain a Long-Term Qualified Workforce at National Labs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 3, 2019
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
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 31, 2019
Duckworth Statement on E15 Rule Changes
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 31, 2019
Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County
Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 31, 2019
Rep. LaHood Applauds the Final Approval of Year-Round E15
Rep. Darin LaHood
May 30, 2019
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Army Corps Approval Of Brandon Road Project
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019
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
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 23, 2019
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance American Energy Storage
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 23, 2019
Schneider Secures Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in House Appropriations Bill
Rep. Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019
U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Rep. Sean Casten, Senate and House Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Nation's Energy Storage Capabilities
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 21, 2019
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
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2019
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"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2019
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
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 20, 2019
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
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2019
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin - Senators Continue Push to Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 16, 2019
Kelly & Bost Introduces Bill to Empower Farmers & Ranchers
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 16, 2019
Energy Efficiency Bill, Authored by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Clears Energy Subcommittee
Rep. Robin Kelly
May 15, 2019
LaHood Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Innovation of Renewable Wind Energy
Rep. Darin LaHood
May 15, 2019
Representatives Lori Trahan and Darin LaHood Introduce New Legislation to Support Clean Up and Prevention of Waterway CSO Contamination
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 15, 2019
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
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 15, 2019
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2019
Reps. Blumenauer and LaHood Introduce Bill to Make Renewable Energy Tax Credits Transferable
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 14, 2019
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2019
Tweet - "Hopefully the Chamber's evolution and rebuild involves strong and strategic action to tackle climate change."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2019
Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler - U.S. Reps. Castor, Schrier & Colleagues Oppose Undermining Protections Against Mercury Pollution
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 21, 2019
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
Rep.Sean Casten
June 20, 2019
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2019
Bost Applauds Early Grazing Date for Prevented Planting Acres
Rep.Mike Bost
June 20, 2019
House Passes Schneider Amendment to Fund Epa Outreach in Communities Affected by Ethylene Oxide Emissions
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 20, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep.Sean Casten
June 20, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 19, 2019
Casten Statement on Trump Administration's "Dirty Power Scam' Rule
Rep.Sean Casten
June 19, 2019
Congressman Casten's Priorities Featured In First Appropriations Package
Rep.Sean Casten
June 17, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin & Fischer Introduce Legislation to Help Midwestern Farmers By Reforming Small Refinery Waiver Program
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 14, 2019
Schakowsky, Kuster, Kennedy, Lynch Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Public Participation at FERC
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Members of Congress Push For Removal of Wine Tariffs
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 11, 2019
Huffman, 53 Lawmakers to Army Corps of Engineers : Block the Proposed Pebble Mine
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 11, 2019
Climate Health Program
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 10, 2019
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019
Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 7, 2019
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
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 7, 2019
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
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Crapo, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Maintain a Long-Term Qualified Workforce at National Labs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 3, 2019
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
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 31, 2019
Duckworth Statement on E15 Rule Changes
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 31, 2019
Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County
Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 31, 2019
Rep. LaHood Applauds the Final Approval of Year-Round E15
Rep.Darin LaHood
May 30, 2019
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Army Corps Approval Of Brandon Road Project
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019
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
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 23, 2019
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance American Energy Storage
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 23, 2019
Schneider Secures Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in House Appropriations Bill
Rep.Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019
U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Rep. Sean Casten, Senate and House Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Nation's Energy Storage Capabilities
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 21, 2019
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
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2019
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"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2019
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
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 20, 2019
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
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2019
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin - Senators Continue Push to Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 16, 2019
Kelly & Bost Introduces Bill to Empower Farmers & Ranchers
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 16, 2019
Energy Efficiency Bill, Authored by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Clears Energy Subcommittee
Rep.Robin Kelly
May 15, 2019
LaHood Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Innovation of Renewable Wind Energy
Rep.Darin LaHood
May 15, 2019
Representatives Lori Trahan and Darin LaHood Introduce New Legislation to Support Clean Up and Prevention of Waterway CSO Contamination
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 15, 2019
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
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 15, 2019
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2019
Reps. Blumenauer and LaHood Introduce Bill to Make Renewable Energy Tax Credits Transferable
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 14, 2019
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2019
Tweet - "Hopefully the Chamber's evolution and rebuild involves strong and strategic action to tackle climate change."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2019
Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler - U.S. Reps. Castor, Schrier & Colleagues Oppose Undermining Protections Against Mercury Pollution
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
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