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Sept. 12, 2019 Harris, Feinstein, Senators Introduce Legislation to Fight Methane Pollution from Pipelines Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Feinstein, Udall, Senators Introduce Legislation to Fight Methane Pollution from Pipelines Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Admin will finalize its #DirtyWaterRule, which ends protections that keep water clean for 1/3 of Americans. I urge @POTUS to stop weakening enviro & public health safeguards. House Dems will continue to work to #ProtectCleanWater for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Letter to Peggy Gustafson, Inspector General U.S. Department of Commerce - Wyden Demands Answers from Commerce IG on Reports of Suppression and Retaliation at NOAA Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Votes to Protect Maryland's Coastline from Offshore Drilling Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 11, 2019 Letter to Ms. Gustafson - Hirono, Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Commerce IG on Reports of Suppression and Retaliation at NOAA Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to bring 3 bills to the Floor that block oil and gas drilling in #ANWR, the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, and the Gulf of Mexico. Instead of doubling down on fossil fuels, we must #ProtectOurCoasts and arctic ecosystems, #ActOnClimate, & develop clean energy technologies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told press the House will vote this week on 3 bills to block oil & gas drilling in ANWR, the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, and in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. These reflect our deep concern about the #ClimateCrisis. We'll continue to #ActOnClimate" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased the Select Committee on the @ClimateCrisis held a hearing this afternoon on how to increase the #manufacturing of renewable energy technology & create good-paying #manufacturing jobs so more workers & businesses can #MakeItInAmerica." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @HouseSmallBiz is looking at expanding the role of small businesses within the clean energy economy. I thank the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship for focusing on growing clean energy opportunities & taking action to #ActOnClimate." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Harris, Colleagues to Lighthizer: No Trade Negotiations with Brazil Until Bolsonaro Protects the Amazon Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Murphy, Schatz, Dem senators to Lighthizer: No trade negotiations with Brazil until Bolsonaro protects the Amazon Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Cummings Announce $2.8 Million for Environmental Workforce Training at UMBC Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senate Democrats urge Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oppose proposal that could raise electricity prices for millions of Americans, jeopardize thousands of jobs, and dramatically increase carbon emissions Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - MD. & VA. senators question decision to reduce payments for employees affected by relocation of USDA research agencies Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, United States Secretary of Agriculture - Raskin Calls Out USDA Decision to Reduce Buyouts for ERS and NIFA Employees Rep. Jamie Raskin
Aug. 22, 2019 Cardin, Van Hollen Applaud Progress on Path to Restore Chesapeake Bay Islands Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Urge EPA to Ban Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reps. Demand Answers on Coal Ash from The EPA Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes Urges Trump EPA to Reverse Polluter-Friendly Policies and Clean Up Coal Ash Groundwater Contamination Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 31, 2019 Senator Hirono Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Native Plant Species Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased the House voted to #PassthePASTAct w strong bipartisan support today. This legislation will close loopholes that enable the cruel practice of "soring" horses. I thank @RepSchrader for being a champion of animal welfare issues and building on the legacy of Senator Tydings." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019 Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2019 Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Statement on USDA's Proposal to Put More Than Three Million Americans At Risk of Going Hungry Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - ".@USDA's restrictions on eligibility for nutrition assistance puts 3 million Americans at risk of going hungry. The Admin wants to trap families in poverty instead of helping them succeed. House Dems will continue working to help families get ahead." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rep. Wexton Presses Secretary Perdue on Refusal to Accommodate Urgent Extension Requests on USDA Reassignment Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 16, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Colleagues Push Perdue on Usda Research Agencies' Proposed Relocation Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the @HouseScience Committee held a hearing on how melting ice sheets can inform us about #ClimateChange. House Dems are committed to addressing this crisis & will continue to work to #ActOnClimate." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019 Blumenthal Introduces Legislation To Create A National Climate Bank, Modeled After Connecticut Green Bank Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 10, 2019 Van Hollen, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Require Every Public Company to Disclose Climate-Related Risks Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 8, 2019 Van Hollen, NOAA Designates New National Marine Sanctuary in Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 8, 2019 Senators Markey and Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Create a National Climate Bank Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Once again @POTUS is claiming credit for the work of his predecessors, highlighting the important gains we've made in improving air and water quality and reducing carbon pollution." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call for Investigation At USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "Bill Wherum had significant conflicts of interest as he sought to roll back rules critical to protecting public health at the EPA. I thank @EnergyCommerce for pursuing this investigation and holding the Administration accountable." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Release Climate-Related Studies Conducted by USDA Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Bennet, Senate Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Release Climate-Related Studies Conducted by USDA Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "These are "warming stripes" that show how much hotter Maryland has gotten over time. We are in the midst of a #ClimateCrisis that demands action. That's why House Dems passed the #ClimateActionNow Act & will consider additional legislation to address this crisis. #ShowYourStripes" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's #DirtyPowerScam to dismantle the #CleanPowerPlan pretends climate change is not a threat & will result in more pollution, less job-creating innovation, & a further abdication of our global leadership on addressing the climate crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Despite the Administration's efforts to ignore the climate crisis, we must ActOnClimate and investing in clean energy resources is critical to that effort. I thank HouseScience for discussing how technology can mitigate carbon emissions." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the EPA's Decision to Roll Back the Clean Power Plan Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 12, 2019 Harris, Feinstein, Senators Introduce Legislation to Fight Methane Pollution from Pipelines Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Feinstein, Udall, Senators Introduce Legislation to Fight Methane Pollution from Pipelines Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Admin will finalize its #DirtyWaterRule, which ends protections that keep water clean for 1/3 of Americans. I urge @POTUS to stop weakening enviro & public health safeguards. House Dems will continue to work to #ProtectCleanWater for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Letter to Peggy Gustafson, Inspector General U.S. Department of Commerce - Wyden Demands Answers from Commerce IG on Reports of Suppression and Retaliation at NOAA Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Votes to Protect Maryland's Coastline from Offshore Drilling Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 11, 2019 Letter to Ms. Gustafson - Hirono, Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Commerce IG on Reports of Suppression and Retaliation at NOAA Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to bring 3 bills to the Floor that block oil and gas drilling in #ANWR, the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, and the Gulf of Mexico. Instead of doubling down on fossil fuels, we must #ProtectOurCoasts and arctic ecosystems, #ActOnClimate, & develop clean energy technologies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told press the House will vote this week on 3 bills to block oil & gas drilling in ANWR, the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, and in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. These reflect our deep concern about the #ClimateCrisis. We'll continue to #ActOnClimate" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased the Select Committee on the @ClimateCrisis held a hearing this afternoon on how to increase the #manufacturing of renewable energy technology & create good-paying #manufacturing jobs so more workers & businesses can #MakeItInAmerica." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @HouseSmallBiz is looking at expanding the role of small businesses within the clean energy economy. I thank the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship for focusing on growing clean energy opportunities & taking action to #ActOnClimate." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Harris, Colleagues to Lighthizer: No Trade Negotiations with Brazil Until Bolsonaro Protects the Amazon Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Murphy, Schatz, Dem senators to Lighthizer: No trade negotiations with Brazil until Bolsonaro protects the Amazon Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Cummings Announce $2.8 Million for Environmental Workforce Training at UMBC Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senate Democrats urge Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oppose proposal that could raise electricity prices for millions of Americans, jeopardize thousands of jobs, and dramatically increase carbon emissions Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - MD. & VA. senators question decision to reduce payments for employees affected by relocation of USDA research agencies Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, United States Secretary of Agriculture - Raskin Calls Out USDA Decision to Reduce Buyouts for ERS and NIFA Employees Rep.Jamie Raskin
Aug. 22, 2019 Cardin, Van Hollen Applaud Progress on Path to Restore Chesapeake Bay Islands Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Urge EPA to Ban Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reps. Demand Answers on Coal Ash from The EPA Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes Urges Trump EPA to Reverse Polluter-Friendly Policies and Clean Up Coal Ash Groundwater Contamination Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 31, 2019 Senator Hirono Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Native Plant Species Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased the House voted to #PassthePASTAct w strong bipartisan support today. This legislation will close loopholes that enable the cruel practice of "soring" horses. I thank @RepSchrader for being a champion of animal welfare issues and building on the legacy of Senator Tydings." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019 Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2019 Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Statement on USDA's Proposal to Put More Than Three Million Americans At Risk of Going Hungry Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - ".@USDA's restrictions on eligibility for nutrition assistance puts 3 million Americans at risk of going hungry. The Admin wants to trap families in poverty instead of helping them succeed. House Dems will continue working to help families get ahead." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rep. Wexton Presses Secretary Perdue on Refusal to Accommodate Urgent Extension Requests on USDA Reassignment Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 16, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Colleagues Push Perdue on Usda Research Agencies' Proposed Relocation Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the @HouseScience Committee held a hearing on how melting ice sheets can inform us about #ClimateChange. House Dems are committed to addressing this crisis & will continue to work to #ActOnClimate." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019 Blumenthal Introduces Legislation To Create A National Climate Bank, Modeled After Connecticut Green Bank Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 10, 2019 Van Hollen, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Require Every Public Company to Disclose Climate-Related Risks Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 8, 2019 Van Hollen, NOAA Designates New National Marine Sanctuary in Maryland Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 8, 2019 Senators Markey and Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Create a National Climate Bank Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Once again @POTUS is claiming credit for the work of his predecessors, highlighting the important gains we've made in improving air and water quality and reducing carbon pollution." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call for Investigation At USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "Bill Wherum had significant conflicts of interest as he sought to roll back rules critical to protecting public health at the EPA. I thank @EnergyCommerce for pursuing this investigation and holding the Administration accountable." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Release Climate-Related Studies Conducted by USDA Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Bennet, Senate Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Release Climate-Related Studies Conducted by USDA Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "These are "warming stripes" that show how much hotter Maryland has gotten over time. We are in the midst of a #ClimateCrisis that demands action. That's why House Dems passed the #ClimateActionNow Act & will consider additional legislation to address this crisis. #ShowYourStripes" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's #DirtyPowerScam to dismantle the #CleanPowerPlan pretends climate change is not a threat & will result in more pollution, less job-creating innovation, & a further abdication of our global leadership on addressing the climate crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Despite the Administration's efforts to ignore the climate crisis, we must ActOnClimate and investing in clean energy resources is critical to that effort. I thank HouseScience for discussing how technology can mitigate carbon emissions." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the EPA's Decision to Roll Back the Clean Power Plan Rep.Steny Hoyer
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