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Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "#COP26 was an opportunity for the United States and the world to come together around a shared goal: taking bold steps to address the climate crisis. I attended because I want to do everything I can to help build a sustainable and livable world for my children and grandchildren." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2021 Casten Joins Congressional Delegation to United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The question for everyone in a position of power is what are you doing about climate change today? That's what #COP26 is about: gathering as a world to address this existential threat. We need to get this right so we can pass on a livable planet for future generations to enjoy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Rising temperatures in the Great Lakes are a threat to the water quality, health, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism of the entire region. We must take aggressive action to counter the climate crisis before it's too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Padilla, Feinstein Urge EPA for More Stringent Greenhouse Gas Emission Vehicle Standards Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "With President Biden's Build Back better package, we can transform an environmental crisis into an economic catalyst. The sooner we act on climate, the sooner we can dominate the market for sustainable innovation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 House Energy and Commerce Committee Racial Equity Working Group Unveils Priority Legislation to Address Racial Inequities Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see @POTUS recommit our nation to slowing the effects of climate change on a global stage with his announcement that @EPA is cracking down on methane & greenhouse gas emissions. This move will bring us one step closer to a healthier planet." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2021 Casten Statement on EPA Proposed Rule to Cut Methane Emissions Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- As International Climate Summit Begins, Senator Markey and Rep. Velázquez Urge Biden Administration to Provide Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Opening Statement of Rep. Mike Quigley, Hearing on Environmental Impact and National Security Threat Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 28, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Catches Chevron CEO Making Egregious False Claims About Company's Compensation Incentives For Reducing Its Carbon Emissions Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Rising temperatures and extreme weather are impacting every aspect of life on earth, including exacerbating security threats to the U.S. We must take immediate action to mitigate climate change." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change is the single gravest threat to our economy today, not to mention our children and grandchildren's future. We cannot afford to kick this can down the road any longer. Climate action must happen today. Tomorrow is too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to receive the Conservation Leadership Award from @Openlands today and reaffirm our commitment to protecting our land, air, and water for future generations." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I was in Urbana today as the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District unveiled their new solar-powered hydrogen bus fueling station. Their new fleet will be better for the environment, and provide cleaner air for the folks living in Champaign-Urbana." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2021 Quigley Statement on Appointment of Debra Shore to Region 5 EPA Regional Administrator Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Congressmen Alan Lowenthal, Mike Levin Lead Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Quigley Re-introduces the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2021 Schneider Applauds EPA Engagement With Lake County on EtO Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 30, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Create Domestic Solar Manufacturing Jobs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This is not the first time US Steel has spilled waste into Lake Michigan. These incidents are unacceptable and doing great damage to this precious resource. Illinoisans who enjoy everything the Lake has to offer deserve better from US Steel." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States; and Hon. Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Urge Biden Administration to Reject Reduction in Biofuel Blending Requirements Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 24, 2021 Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA Rep. Sean Casten
Date Title Politician
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "#COP26 was an opportunity for the United States and the world to come together around a shared goal: taking bold steps to address the climate crisis. I attended because I want to do everything I can to help build a sustainable and livable world for my children and grandchildren." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2021 Casten Joins Congressional Delegation to United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The question for everyone in a position of power is what are you doing about climate change today? That's what #COP26 is about: gathering as a world to address this existential threat. We need to get this right so we can pass on a livable planet for future generations to enjoy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Rising temperatures in the Great Lakes are a threat to the water quality, health, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism of the entire region. We must take aggressive action to counter the climate crisis before it's too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Padilla, Feinstein Urge EPA for More Stringent Greenhouse Gas Emission Vehicle Standards Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "With President Biden's Build Back better package, we can transform an environmental crisis into an economic catalyst. The sooner we act on climate, the sooner we can dominate the market for sustainable innovation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 House Energy and Commerce Committee Racial Equity Working Group Unveils Priority Legislation to Address Racial Inequities Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see @POTUS recommit our nation to slowing the effects of climate change on a global stage with his announcement that @EPA is cracking down on methane & greenhouse gas emissions. This move will bring us one step closer to a healthier planet." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2021 Casten Statement on EPA Proposed Rule to Cut Methane Emissions Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- As International Climate Summit Begins, Senator Markey and Rep. Velázquez Urge Biden Administration to Provide Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Opening Statement of Rep. Mike Quigley, Hearing on Environmental Impact and National Security Threat Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 28, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Catches Chevron CEO Making Egregious False Claims About Company's Compensation Incentives For Reducing Its Carbon Emissions Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Rising temperatures and extreme weather are impacting every aspect of life on earth, including exacerbating security threats to the U.S. We must take immediate action to mitigate climate change." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change is the single gravest threat to our economy today, not to mention our children and grandchildren's future. We cannot afford to kick this can down the road any longer. Climate action must happen today. Tomorrow is too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to receive the Conservation Leadership Award from @Openlands today and reaffirm our commitment to protecting our land, air, and water for future generations." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I was in Urbana today as the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District unveiled their new solar-powered hydrogen bus fueling station. Their new fleet will be better for the environment, and provide cleaner air for the folks living in Champaign-Urbana." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2021 Quigley Statement on Appointment of Debra Shore to Region 5 EPA Regional Administrator Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Congressmen Alan Lowenthal, Mike Levin Lead Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Quigley Re-introduces the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2021 Schneider Applauds EPA Engagement With Lake County on EtO Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 30, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Create Domestic Solar Manufacturing Jobs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This is not the first time US Steel has spilled waste into Lake Michigan. These incidents are unacceptable and doing great damage to this precious resource. Illinoisans who enjoy everything the Lake has to offer deserve better from US Steel." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States; and Hon. Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Urge Biden Administration to Reject Reduction in Biofuel Blending Requirements Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 24, 2021 Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA Rep.Sean Casten
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