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March 27, 2019 Letter to Secretary Bernhardt - Honor the Boundaries of Existing National Monuments Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2019 In Wake Of Senate Republicans' Refusal To Take Action On Climate Crisis, Schumer Launches New Senate Democratic Special Committee On The Climate Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2019 Duckworth, Graham, Bennet, Gardner Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Train Veterans for Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2019 House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Quigley Animal Welfare Legislation Rep. Mike Quigley
March 26, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today's vote on the Green New Deal resolution is a political stunt by Leader McConnell. His party is the only party in the world that denies the science of climate change. He should get serious and work with Democrats to deal with climate change, not schedule show-votes." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2019 LaHood, Bustos Statement on Peoria Ag Lab Rep. Darin LaHood
March 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (Senate) - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Respond to EPA's Decision to Not Extend Comment Period for Proposed WOTUS Rule Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (House) - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Respond to EPA's Decision to Not Extend Comment Period for Proposed WOTUS Rule Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 21, 2019 Tweet - "What do you know? Ever since Sterigenics was issued a Seal Order and stopped using ethylene oxide (a known carcinogen), EPA confirmed today that lower emissions of the gas are being measured in Willowbrook." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2019 Tweet - "The President's 2020 budget doesn't get it: investing in the Great Lakes is an investment in our health, economy, and future." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2019 LaHood, Bustos Statement After Peoria Ag Lab Removed from Closure List in FY2020 Budget Rep. Darin LaHood
March 18, 2019 Rep. LaHood Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to China on Trade Rep. Darin LaHood
March 15, 2019 Durbin Asks CDC To Assist With Ethylene Oxide Emissions In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 14, 2019 Tweet - "I asked the @CDCgov Director today to take a look at how ethylene oxide emissions in Illinois could be impacting residents, including near Sterigenics in Willowbrook. Illinoisans in DuPage and Lake County must feel safe in their community." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Acting Secretary of the Interior, the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Chairs Grijalva, Neal, Engel Lead Team of House Lawmakers Pushing Trump Officials to Answer Questions, Take Action on New Japanese Whaling Efforts Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 13, 2019 Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Initiatives with Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Corn Growers Association Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019 Deutch, Durbin Introduce Bill to Create Bond Program to Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019 Durbin Meets With Willowbrook Residents To Discuss Ethylene Oxide Emissions At Sterigenics Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "After signing the Farm Bill in December and saying "we have to take care of our farmers …and we will,' President Trump is abandoning them in order to fulfill his campaign promise of building a big and beautiful wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "Ethylene oxide emissions are a cause for serious concern in Willowbrook, and today I heard directly from residents who have had enough with the lack of federal oversight and action. It's time for Administrator Wheeler to stop delaying and start protecting Illinois families." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Press EPA Administrator Wheeler For Stronger Standards On Ethylene Oxide Emissions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019 Durbin: President Trump's Budget Request Undermines Our Farmers & Rural America Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Peters, Durbin, Tlaib, Kelly Introduce Bicameral Bill to Study Effects of Petroleum Coke Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2019 Duckworth and Durbin's Lincoln National Heritage Area Act Signed into Law Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2019 LaHood Applauds the EPA's Announced Proposal to Allow the Sale of E15 Year-Round Rep. Darin LaHood
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today I introduced a bill that would create a bond program to fund efforts combating climate change. Similar to the war bonds effort started by our government during WWII, this bill would involve Americans in the government's efforts to fight the impacts of climate change." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke to EPA Administrator Wheeler w/@SenDuckworth today. Unacceptably high emissions of cancer-causing EtO in our air isn't something he can wait to address, and we made it clear that Illinoisans are looking for him to protect their families now." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Introduce Bicameral Bill To Study Effects Of Petroleum Coke Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "This is past-due, and now it's imperative the E15 rule be implemented before June. IL farmers are frustrated with continually shouldering the economic uncertainty of decisions made by the Trump Administration." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Durbin, Deutch Introduce Bill To Create Bond Program To Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "For years, I've been concerned about the possible negative health effects of pet coke on Chicago's southeast side. I reintroduced a bill today with @SenDuckworth and @RepRobinKelly that would require a federal study into the potential health risks." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Respond to Latest Sterigenics Air Quality Test Results Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 6, 2019 Duckworth Meets with Alliance for the Great Lakes Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Breysse - Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Casten, Press ATSDR for Updated Health Report for Willowbrook Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump, members of his Administration, and congressional Republicans continue to downplay the threat climate change poses to our humanity and outright deny the science behind it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019 Duckworth Statement on Andrew Wheeler's Confirmation as EPA Administrator Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Heinrich, Senators Call On Trump To Abandon Plan To Form Anti-Science Panel That Would Threaten National Security, Ignore Climate Change Facts Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I've said for years: climate change is real, the science is clear, human activity is the cause, and we must act now. Our Republican colleagues must set aside politics and work with Democrats to address this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019 Duckworth Advocates for Illinois' Role in Future of Carbon Capture at EPW Hearing Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 27, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Chicagoland Lakefront Protection Project Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "We need someone leading the EPA that will put the health and well-being of the people of this country above the profits of corporate polluters. I cannot support Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler's nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019 Durbin Opposes Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's Nominee To Head The EPA Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Cantwell, Colleagues to Commerce Secretary: Thoroughly Review Argentine Biodiesel Dumping Before Lifting Duties Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Big Cat Public Safety Act" Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 26, 2019 Rep. Davis Votes to Pass Historic Public Lands Package That Protects Our Environment, Boosts Our Economy and Conserves American History Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 26, 2019 Ethylene Oxide Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp - EPA Block Southeast Chicago Company from Exposing Children to Brain Damage Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
March 27, 2019 Letter to Secretary Bernhardt - Honor the Boundaries of Existing National Monuments Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 27, 2019 In Wake Of Senate Republicans' Refusal To Take Action On Climate Crisis, Schumer Launches New Senate Democratic Special Committee On The Climate Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2019 Duckworth, Graham, Bennet, Gardner Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Train Veterans for Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2019 House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Quigley Animal Welfare Legislation Rep.Mike Quigley
March 26, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today's vote on the Green New Deal resolution is a political stunt by Leader McConnell. His party is the only party in the world that denies the science of climate change. He should get serious and work with Democrats to deal with climate change, not schedule show-votes." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2019 LaHood, Bustos Statement on Peoria Ag Lab Rep.Darin LaHood
March 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (Senate) - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Respond to EPA's Decision to Not Extend Comment Period for Proposed WOTUS Rule Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (House) - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Respond to EPA's Decision to Not Extend Comment Period for Proposed WOTUS Rule Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 21, 2019 Tweet - "What do you know? Ever since Sterigenics was issued a Seal Order and stopped using ethylene oxide (a known carcinogen), EPA confirmed today that lower emissions of the gas are being measured in Willowbrook." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2019 Tweet - "The President's 2020 budget doesn't get it: investing in the Great Lakes is an investment in our health, economy, and future." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2019 LaHood, Bustos Statement After Peoria Ag Lab Removed from Closure List in FY2020 Budget Rep.Darin LaHood
March 18, 2019 Rep. LaHood Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to China on Trade Rep.Darin LaHood
March 15, 2019 Durbin Asks CDC To Assist With Ethylene Oxide Emissions In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 14, 2019 Tweet - "I asked the @CDCgov Director today to take a look at how ethylene oxide emissions in Illinois could be impacting residents, including near Sterigenics in Willowbrook. Illinoisans in DuPage and Lake County must feel safe in their community." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Acting Secretary of the Interior, the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Chairs Grijalva, Neal, Engel Lead Team of House Lawmakers Pushing Trump Officials to Answer Questions, Take Action on New Japanese Whaling Efforts Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 13, 2019 Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Initiatives with Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Corn Growers Association Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 13, 2019 Deutch, Durbin Introduce Bill to Create Bond Program to Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019 Durbin Meets With Willowbrook Residents To Discuss Ethylene Oxide Emissions At Sterigenics Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "After signing the Farm Bill in December and saying "we have to take care of our farmers …and we will,' President Trump is abandoning them in order to fulfill his campaign promise of building a big and beautiful wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "Ethylene oxide emissions are a cause for serious concern in Willowbrook, and today I heard directly from residents who have had enough with the lack of federal oversight and action. It's time for Administrator Wheeler to stop delaying and start protecting Illinois families." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Press EPA Administrator Wheeler For Stronger Standards On Ethylene Oxide Emissions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 13, 2019 Durbin: President Trump's Budget Request Undermines Our Farmers & Rural America Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Peters, Durbin, Tlaib, Kelly Introduce Bicameral Bill to Study Effects of Petroleum Coke Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2019 Duckworth and Durbin's Lincoln National Heritage Area Act Signed into Law Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2019 LaHood Applauds the EPA's Announced Proposal to Allow the Sale of E15 Year-Round Rep.Darin LaHood
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today I introduced a bill that would create a bond program to fund efforts combating climate change. Similar to the war bonds effort started by our government during WWII, this bill would involve Americans in the government's efforts to fight the impacts of climate change." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke to EPA Administrator Wheeler w/@SenDuckworth today. Unacceptably high emissions of cancer-causing EtO in our air isn't something he can wait to address, and we made it clear that Illinoisans are looking for him to protect their families now." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Introduce Bicameral Bill To Study Effects Of Petroleum Coke Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "This is past-due, and now it's imperative the E15 rule be implemented before June. IL farmers are frustrated with continually shouldering the economic uncertainty of decisions made by the Trump Administration." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Durbin, Deutch Introduce Bill To Create Bond Program To Fund Efforts Combating Climate Change Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "For years, I've been concerned about the possible negative health effects of pet coke on Chicago's southeast side. I reintroduced a bill today with @SenDuckworth and @RepRobinKelly that would require a federal study into the potential health risks." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Respond to Latest Sterigenics Air Quality Test Results Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 6, 2019 Duckworth Meets with Alliance for the Great Lakes Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Breysse - Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Casten, Press ATSDR for Updated Health Report for Willowbrook Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump, members of his Administration, and congressional Republicans continue to downplay the threat climate change poses to our humanity and outright deny the science behind it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019 Duckworth Statement on Andrew Wheeler's Confirmation as EPA Administrator Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Heinrich, Senators Call On Trump To Abandon Plan To Form Anti-Science Panel That Would Threaten National Security, Ignore Climate Change Facts Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I've said for years: climate change is real, the science is clear, human activity is the cause, and we must act now. Our Republican colleagues must set aside politics and work with Democrats to address this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019 Duckworth Advocates for Illinois' Role in Future of Carbon Capture at EPW Hearing Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 27, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Chicagoland Lakefront Protection Project Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "We need someone leading the EPA that will put the health and well-being of the people of this country above the profits of corporate polluters. I cannot support Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler's nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019 Durbin Opposes Andrew Wheeler, President Trump's Nominee To Head The EPA Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Cantwell, Colleagues to Commerce Secretary: Thoroughly Review Argentine Biodiesel Dumping Before Lifting Duties Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Big Cat Public Safety Act" Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 26, 2019 Rep. Davis Votes to Pass Historic Public Lands Package That Protects Our Environment, Boosts Our Economy and Conserves American History Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 26, 2019 Ethylene Oxide Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cathy Stepp - EPA Block Southeast Chicago Company from Exposing Children to Brain Damage Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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