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Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - House Democrats to President Trump: Don't Kill Protections for America's Largest National Forest
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
S. 3021
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 9, 2018
Tweet - "Today is the one-year anniversary of the #ToxicTrump Admin's decision to gut the Clean Power Plan, placing the profits of large corporations over public health. Democrats will continue to advocate #ForthePeople & work to ensure our communities have access to clean air & water."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 9, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Uphold Rule of Law at EPA
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Rush Joins Letter Urging EPA to Rescind Clean Power Plan Replacement Proposal
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Methane Emissions Rule
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 28, 2018
Letter to Mary Kendall, Deputy Inspector General of the Department of the Interior - Wyden, Merkley Call for Investigation into Political Interference at Department of the Interior
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2018
Maryland Delegation Decries EPA's Decision to Deny Maryland's Request to Reduce Harmful Emissions from Upwind States
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi - Congressman Lowenthal Leads Effort Calling On House Leadership To Protect The Endangered Species Act And Conservation
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 12, 2018
Letter to Co-Chairs of the Global Climate Action Summit - Congressional Climate Champions Applaud Local Action on Display at the Global Climate Action Summit
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 12, 2018
Letter to The Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, The Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of The Department of Transportation - Matsui Leads 90 House Members on Letter Condemning Trump Administration's Fuel Economy Proposal
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 10, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Heidi King, Deputy Administrator - Senators Murray, Cantwell Urge President Trump's EPA to Extend Public Comment Period for Proposed Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform - Opening Statement, Ranking Member Jamie Raskin - Hearing on "Permitting: Finding a Path Forward"
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Aug. 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works - Democratic Senators Call for Hearing on Trump Fuel Economy Emissions Standards Roll-back
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - House Democrats Urge Epa Chief to Suspend Efforts to Weaken Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Keep Anti-Environment Policy Riders Out of Senate Farm Bill Conference Report
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 21, 2018
Tweet - "The @EPA's rule announced today to end the Clean Power Plan is yet another example of this Administration placing the profits of large corporations ahead of the safety of our children & the future of our planet."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 21, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Proposed Rule Scrapping the Clean Power Plan
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2018
Letter to Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Jayapal and Colleagues Urge Zinke to Protect Alaskan Wildlife
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 2, 2018
Hoyer: The Trump Administration is Playing Dangerous, Partisan Games with our Nation's Energy Security
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 2, 2018
Letter to Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Senators to Zinke: Staking and Developing New Mining Claims Within National Monuments Is Illegal
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 2, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's announcement today shows they are playing dangerous, partisan games with our nation's energy security. This freeze of fuel economy standards will lead to consumers paying more at the pump & stifling of innovation in the auto industry."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2018
Letter to David J. Apol, Acting Director of Office of Government Ethics - Ethics Investigation into EPA Chief over Meetings with Former Lobbying Clients
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 26, 2018
Comments on Docket No. PL18-1-000
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, EPA - Reconsider Good Neighbor Petition, Provide Air Pollution Relief
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 22, 2018
Senators Urge Ferc to Heed Long-Term Harm of Carbon Pollution
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 19, 2018
Rep. Harris Issues Statement on Passage of FY19 Interior Appropriations Bill
Rep. Andy Harris
July 19, 2018
Tweet - "This report is a wakeup call. Communities across the country, including Flint, are grappling with high levels of lead in drinking water. @EPA needs to take action to strengthen oversight, ensure safe drinking water, & safeguard public health."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Rescind Illegal Anti-Worker Executive Orders
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 3, 2018
Federal Disaster Declaration and Assistance for Ellicott City, Howard County and Baltimore County Approved by FEMA
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2018
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration and Assistance for Flood Recovery Efforts in Ellicott City, Howard and Baltimore Counties, and Baltimore City
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
June 26, 2018
Maryland Congressional Delegation Lauds Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration and Assistance for Flooding in Frederick and Washington Counties
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
June 20, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman for the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman for the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations - Forty Senators Push Senate Appropriations Leaders to Reject Dangerous Environmental Riders
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 15, 2018
Tweet - "Under the leadership of @EPAScottPruit, the Trump Admin has sought to severely cut funding to improve the health of the #ChesapeakeBay. The Bay is critical to the livelihood of communities throughout MD & we must do all that we can to ensure its health for generations to come."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - You Need To Follow The Law
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Halt Assault on Clean Air
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 14, 2018
Van Hollen Secures Bay Priorities in Senate Funding Bills
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 8, 2018
Van Hollen Secures Three Maryland Priorities in Farm Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Demand Release of Water Safety Report
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 8, 2018
Tweet - "As @EPAScottPruitt & @HouseGOP continue to undermine environmental & public health protections, Dems are offering #ABetterDeal -- one that maintains public lands, protects clean air & water, & invests in renewable energy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Withdraw "Transparency Rule" That Will Damage Environmental Protection
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 6, 2018
House Committee Passes Harris Amendment to Prevent Misfueling
Rep. Andy Harris
June 1, 2018
Tweet - ".@POTUS' decision to withdraw from #ParisAgreement 1 yr ago hurt our standing w allies, undermines public health, & cedes leadership in developing clean energy. I continue to stand w @CaucusonClimate, House Dems, & majority of Americans who believe we must #ActonClimate. #StillIn"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2018
Cardin, Van Hollen Secure Victories for Marylanders as Water Infrastructure Bill Emerges Unanimously from Committee
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 18, 2018
Cardin, Van Hollen Announce over $360,000 in Funding to MD Environmental Efforts
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 16, 2018
House Committee Approves Harris Amendment to Prioritize Dredging in Maryland's First District
Rep. Andy Harris
May 8, 2018
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $15,000 EPA Grant for UMBC
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 3, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Push for 90-day Comment Period on New EPA "Selective Science" Policy
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Take Action to Protect Michigan Students from Lead in Drinking Water
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - House Democrats to President Trump: Don't Kill Protections for America's Largest National Forest
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
S. 3021
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 9, 2018
Tweet - "Today is the one-year anniversary of the #ToxicTrump Admin's decision to gut the Clean Power Plan, placing the profits of large corporations over public health. Democrats will continue to advocate #ForthePeople & work to ensure our communities have access to clean air & water."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 9, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Uphold Rule of Law at EPA
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 4, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Rush Joins Letter Urging EPA to Rescind Clean Power Plan Replacement Proposal
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Methane Emissions Rule
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 28, 2018
Letter to Mary Kendall, Deputy Inspector General of the Department of the Interior - Wyden, Merkley Call for Investigation into Political Interference at Department of the Interior
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2018
Maryland Delegation Decries EPA's Decision to Deny Maryland's Request to Reduce Harmful Emissions from Upwind States
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 12, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi - Congressman Lowenthal Leads Effort Calling On House Leadership To Protect The Endangered Species Act And Conservation
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 12, 2018
Letter to Co-Chairs of the Global Climate Action Summit - Congressional Climate Champions Applaud Local Action on Display at the Global Climate Action Summit
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 12, 2018
Letter to The Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, The Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of The Department of Transportation - Matsui Leads 90 House Members on Letter Condemning Trump Administration's Fuel Economy Proposal
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 10, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Heidi King, Deputy Administrator - Senators Murray, Cantwell Urge President Trump's EPA to Extend Public Comment Period for Proposed Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform - Opening Statement, Ranking Member Jamie Raskin - Hearing on "Permitting: Finding a Path Forward"
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Aug. 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works - Democratic Senators Call for Hearing on Trump Fuel Economy Emissions Standards Roll-back
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - House Democrats Urge Epa Chief to Suspend Efforts to Weaken Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Keep Anti-Environment Policy Riders Out of Senate Farm Bill Conference Report
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 21, 2018
Tweet - "The @EPA's rule announced today to end the Clean Power Plan is yet another example of this Administration placing the profits of large corporations ahead of the safety of our children & the future of our planet."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 21, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Proposed Rule Scrapping the Clean Power Plan
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2018
Letter to Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Jayapal and Colleagues Urge Zinke to Protect Alaskan Wildlife
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 2, 2018
Hoyer: The Trump Administration is Playing Dangerous, Partisan Games with our Nation's Energy Security
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 2, 2018
Letter to Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Senators to Zinke: Staking and Developing New Mining Claims Within National Monuments Is Illegal
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 2, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's announcement today shows they are playing dangerous, partisan games with our nation's energy security. This freeze of fuel economy standards will lead to consumers paying more at the pump & stifling of innovation in the auto industry."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2018
Letter to David J. Apol, Acting Director of Office of Government Ethics - Ethics Investigation into EPA Chief over Meetings with Former Lobbying Clients
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 26, 2018
Comments on Docket No. PL18-1-000
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, EPA - Reconsider Good Neighbor Petition, Provide Air Pollution Relief
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 22, 2018
Senators Urge Ferc to Heed Long-Term Harm of Carbon Pollution
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 19, 2018
Rep. Harris Issues Statement on Passage of FY19 Interior Appropriations Bill
Rep.Andy Harris
July 19, 2018
Tweet - "This report is a wakeup call. Communities across the country, including Flint, are grappling with high levels of lead in drinking water. @EPA needs to take action to strengthen oversight, ensure safe drinking water, & safeguard public health."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Rescind Illegal Anti-Worker Executive Orders
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 3, 2018
Federal Disaster Declaration and Assistance for Ellicott City, Howard County and Baltimore County Approved by FEMA
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2018
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration and Assistance for Flood Recovery Efforts in Ellicott City, Howard and Baltimore Counties, and Baltimore City
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
June 26, 2018
Maryland Congressional Delegation Lauds Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration and Assistance for Flooding in Frederick and Washington Counties
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
June 20, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman for the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman for the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations - Forty Senators Push Senate Appropriations Leaders to Reject Dangerous Environmental Riders
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 15, 2018
Tweet - "Under the leadership of @EPAScottPruit, the Trump Admin has sought to severely cut funding to improve the health of the #ChesapeakeBay. The Bay is critical to the livelihood of communities throughout MD & we must do all that we can to ensure its health for generations to come."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - You Need To Follow The Law
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Halt Assault on Clean Air
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 14, 2018
Van Hollen Secures Bay Priorities in Senate Funding Bills
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 8, 2018
Van Hollen Secures Three Maryland Priorities in Farm Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Demand Release of Water Safety Report
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 8, 2018
Tweet - "As @EPAScottPruitt & @HouseGOP continue to undermine environmental & public health protections, Dems are offering #ABetterDeal -- one that maintains public lands, protects clean air & water, & invests in renewable energy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Withdraw "Transparency Rule" That Will Damage Environmental Protection
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 6, 2018
House Committee Passes Harris Amendment to Prevent Misfueling
Rep.Andy Harris
June 1, 2018
Tweet - ".@POTUS' decision to withdraw from #ParisAgreement 1 yr ago hurt our standing w allies, undermines public health, & cedes leadership in developing clean energy. I continue to stand w @CaucusonClimate, House Dems, & majority of Americans who believe we must #ActonClimate. #StillIn"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2018
Cardin, Van Hollen Secure Victories for Marylanders as Water Infrastructure Bill Emerges Unanimously from Committee
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 18, 2018
Cardin, Van Hollen Announce over $360,000 in Funding to MD Environmental Efforts
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 16, 2018
House Committee Approves Harris Amendment to Prioritize Dredging in Maryland's First District
Rep.Andy Harris
May 8, 2018
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $15,000 EPA Grant for UMBC
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 3, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Pruitt, EPA Administrator - Push for 90-day Comment Period on New EPA "Selective Science" Policy
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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