| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "At a time when we should be doing all we can to boost public health, & when the auto industry and its workers are under tremendous stress, it is deeply disappointing that the Admin would move forward with its rule to roll back fueling economy standards."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 31, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Rule Rolling Back Fuel Economy Standards
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Raskin joins bipartisan effort to reverse proposed Interior Dept. rule threatening millions of migratory birds
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 80 House Members Urge Leadership to Include Water Shutoff Prohibition in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Congress to Support Clean Energy Industry in Economic Relief Packages
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - 23 Senators Urge the Interior Department to Reverse Course on Proposed Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Hoyer Receives 97% Rating from the League of Conservation Voters
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 10, 2020
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Van Hollen, Markey File Amendment to Bipartisan Energy Package to Create a National Climate Bank
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Womack Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Poultry Producers in U.K. Trade Negotiations
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on Release of H-2B Visas
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 4, 2020
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Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Letter to Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock - Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Booker, Van Hollen Call On BlackRock CEO Larry Fink to Endorse the Climate Risk Disclosure Act in Light of His Public Climate Commitments
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary to Protect the Arctic from New Oil and Gas Drilling
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2020
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Oversight Subcommittee Launches Investigation into Use of Eminent Domain by Energy Companies
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin Praise FY2020 Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan for Maryland Projects
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "I was proud to bring to the Floor and support a package of bills to protect 1.3 million acres of wilderness and public lands today. This is part of House Democrats' ongoing efforts to protect and preserve public lands and #ActOnClimate."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the U.S. by No Later Than 2050
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Van Hollen Vows to Once Again Fight Back Against President's Proposed Cuts to Bay Funding
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Durbin, Democrat Colleagues Call For Action On Energy Tax Policy
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Warren, Colleagues Seek Probe into Whether Trump Administration's Delay of Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Funds Violated Same Law as Delay of Ukraine Security Aid
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Legislative Program
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Letter to Manu Asthana, President and CEO of PJM Interconnection - Van Hollen Joins Duckworth, Bustos, Colleagues in Sending a Letter to PJM Advocating for Affordable Clean Energy
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad the House passed the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act today to reauthorize the Bay Program and increase funding. I'll continue to advocate for resources to ensure we can protect and clean up one of our state's most treasured natural resources."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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EPW Democrats Wear "Warming Stripes" Pin Ahead of President Trump's State of the Union Address
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 31, 2020
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Letter to David Brickman, CEO of Freddie Mac - Van Hollen Joins Brown, Whitehouse, Schatz, and Dems in Pressing GSEs on Preparation for Climate Risks
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 31, 2020
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Letter to Hugh Frater, CEO of Fannie Mae - Van Hollen Joins Brown, Whitehouse, Schatz, and Dems in Pressing GSEs on Preparation for Climate Risks
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on EPA's Response Regarding its Responsibility to Enforce Chesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, the Hon. Richard Glick, Commissioner, and the Hon. Bernard McNamee, Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - House Democrats Condemn FERC Attack on Clean Energy Economy
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "The threat of the climate crisis cannot be ignored. Cars and trucks are now the leading source of carbon pollution in the U.S. and it's critical automakers and policy makers work together to dramatically improve the fuel economy of these vehicles."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Deeply alarmed by new report showing high levels of PFAS chemicals in tap water in Prince George's Co. Earlier this month, I brought the #PFAS Action Act to the Floor to protect our communities. Congress must take action on this important issue."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Harris Statement on New "Waters of the U.S." Rule
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Harris Announces $500,000 Grant for Protection of the Chesapeake Bay
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Instead of protecting Americans' drinking water, the Admin has again reversed a key environmental safeguard. Trump's #DirtyWaterRule threatens the health & well-being of up to 117 million Americans and upends protections for waterways & wetlands."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary for the Department of the Interior - 48 House Members in Calling on Interior Dept. to Maintain Artic Wilderness Protections
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal Leads 47 House Members In Calling On Interior Dept To Maintain Arctic Wilderness Protections
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The last decade has been the hottest ever, & this #ClimateCrisis deserves urgent action. Dems have held over 120 hearings & passed the #ClimateActionNow Act & additional legislation to respond. I look fwd to working on additional bills to #ActOnClimate."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler - Hoyer, Van Hollen, Bay Members Press EPA on Enforcement of TMDL Pollution Reduction Targets
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 10, 2020
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Cardin, Van Hollen, Bay Members Press EPA on Enforcement of TMDL Pollution Reduction Targets
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2020
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Senate Passes Capito, Van Hollen Legislation to Boost Resources for Chesapeake Bay Conservation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Two years after the devastating Hurricanes Irma and Maria, most of the disaster aid for #PuertoRico has yet to be released by the Admin. As we respond to the new damage wrought by earthquakes, I urge the release of funding to help Puerto Rico rebuild."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. David Ross, Assistant Admin. of the Office of Water for the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes, Haaland, Rouda Lead Effort to Prevent Trump EPA from Weakening Water Quality Standards
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "On the fourth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, House Democrats have a message for the American people and our allies around the world: #WeAreStillIn https://bit.ly/2PdZ23W "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "The House just passed a bipartisan package of bills that protects vulnerable coastal and Great Lakes communities threatened by the #ClimateCrisis. Democrats remain deeply committed to #OceanClimateAction and call on @senatemajldr to pass this package."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and the Hon. Ronald Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee - Heinrich Pushes For Clean Energy Tax Extenders
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Colleagues Send Letter To U.N. Convention And President Trump In Support Of Global Efforts To Combat Climate Change
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Letter to Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - Durbin, Colleagues Send Letter To U.N. Convention And President Trump In Support Of Global Efforts To Combat Climate Change
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Disappointed that this year's NDAA does not include a set of provisions to protect communities affected by PFAS chemicals. In light of the exclusion of key PFAS from the NDAA, I will bring the PFAS Action Act to the House Floor in January."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the NDAA Conference Report's Exclusion of Amendments to Address PFAS Chemicals
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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100 House dems introduce legislation to block USDA rule kicking people off SNAP
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "It's unacceptable that the Admin is proposing cuts to nutrition assistance that could cause #1MillionKids to lose automatic free lunches. I continue to stand with my colleagues in the @TheBlackCaucus against efforts to cut critical nutrition assistance for children & families."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers urge EPA to drop its plan to undo methane waste rule
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Van Hollen, Sarbanes Lead Bicameral Letter Urging House and Senate Conference Negotiators to Include Increased Funds for Chesapeake Bay Program
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Schatz Introduces New Legislation to Ensure U.S. Financial System is Prepared for Climate Change
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Cardin, Casey Call on USDA to Target Unspent Funds Toward Helping Farmers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Reduce Runoff Pollution
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Van Hollen Legislation to Reauthorize ARPA-E, Increase Funding for Advanced Energy Research and Development Passes Key Senate Committee
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Colleagues Announce GAO Report: Climate Change Poses Real Threat to Our Nation's Superfund Sites
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the US Chamber Board Member Representative - Harris, Colleagues Demand Answers on Chamber of Commerce's Anti-Climate Agenda, Funding
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Reps. Green and Wagner Pass Critical Disaster Recovery Legislation
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "By withdrawing from the #ParisClimateAgreement, POTUS is placing Americans' health, environment, and our nation's economic competitiveness at risk. I urge him to change course."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Formal Withdrawal From the Paris Climate Accord
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey Push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Cardin Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Urging President Trump to Keep the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin Advance Maryland Priorities in Senate-Passed Spending Bill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Van Hollen, Alexander Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize ARPA-E, Increase Funding for Advanced Energy Research and Development
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Species
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Wexton Leads Letter Urging House and Senate Appropriators to Block Funding for Relocation of USDA Research Agencies
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Udall, Bennet Introduce Major Resolution to Set National Conservation Goal: Conserve 30% of U.S. Lands and Ocean by 2030
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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