| 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. 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. 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. 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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Van Hollen, Cardin Advance Maryland Priorities in Senate-Passed Spending Bill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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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. 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. 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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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Rule to Undermine the Renewable Fuel Standard Program
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration's proposed rule to undermine the Renewable Fuel Standard program goes back on a pledge POTUS made to increase demand for biofuels. It will harm farmers and rural families who earn their livelihoods through biofuels."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy - Senators Markey and Shaheen Lead Colleagues in Blasting Trump Admin. Attack on Lighting Standards That Save Consumer Money, Combat Climate Change
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Letter to Colleague - House to Vote On Financial Services Bills, Legislation to Combat Corruption and Safeguard Our Democracy During Upcoming Work Period
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 7, 2019
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Tweet - "Air pollution continues to be a public health risk, especially for communities of color. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, House Dems remain committed to protecting clear air & water and fighting back against the Trump Admin's efforts to roll back protections."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "This #NationalPublicLandsDay, I join in celebrating our county's most treasured public areas. I also thank those who visited a national park and took part in volunteer work."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 27, 2019
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Warner & Kaine join Van Hollen & Capito to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Resources for Chesapeake Bay Conservation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Call on Interior Secretary to Terminate Acting BLM Director's Authority
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "The major climate report by the @IPCC_CH only further illustrates what is at stake if we do not #ActOnClimate. Our oceans, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems are suffering from the dangerous heat of climate change."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "While @POTUS has isolated the U.S. in the global effort to address the #ClimateCrisis, the majority of Americans demand action. House Dems commend those who are announcing action at the #ClimateActionSummit & we continue to call on @senatemajldr to pass the #ClimateActionNow Act."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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House Democrats Fund the Government, Pass Legislation to Protect American Consumers and Employees
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, young people around the world are holding a #ClimateStrike to demand action on the #ClimateCrisis. I am inspired by their activism and stand in solidarity with them. House Dems have passed a number of bills to #ActOnClimate. We will continue to work to address this crisis."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Raskin Urges President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Van Hollen Statement On Trump Administration's Attack On Maryland Emissions Standards
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told press that the Senate has done nothing to fund the government, so the House will vote on a CR this week to extend government funding through November 21. I'm hopeful we'll reach agreement on the CR and can vote on it on Thursday or Friday."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Democrats Act on the Climate Crisis, Fight Back Against President Trump's Efforts to Roll Back Public Health and Environmental Protections
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "The @EPA's dirty water agenda put's the drinking water of 1/3 Americans at risk, threatening communities and families who rely on clean and safe water. House Dems are fighting to #ProtectOurWater and safeguard against @EPAAWheeler and @POTUS's #DirtyWaterRule."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "Nearly half of Americans believe that action must be taken to mitigate the #ClimateCrisis. Instead of rolling back environmental protections & withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, @POTUS must listen to the American people who want #ClimateAction."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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House Democrats Pass Legislation to Protect Coastal Communities and Economies
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Harris, Feinstein, Senators Introduce Legislation to Fight Methane Pollution from Pipelines
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Feinstein, Udall, Senators Introduce Legislation to Fight Methane Pollution from Pipelines
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Letter to Ms. Gustafson - Hirono, Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Commerce IG on Reports of Suppression and Retaliation at NOAA
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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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"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Raskin Votes to Protect Maryland's Coastline from Offshore Drilling
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Sept. 9, 2019
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Harris, Colleagues to Lighthizer: No Trade Negotiations with Brazil Until Bolsonaro Protects the Amazon
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Cummings Announce $2.8 Million for Environmental Workforce Training at UMBC
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Aug. 29, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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Cardin, Van Hollen Applaud Progress on Path to Restore Chesapeake Bay Islands
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Urge EPA to Ban Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reps. Demand Answers on Coal Ash from The EPA
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 24, 2019
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Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 18, 2019
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 18, 2019
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 11, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 10, 2019
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Blumenthal Introduces Legislation To Create A National Climate Bank, Modeled After Connecticut Green Bank
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Van Hollen, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Require Every Public Company to Disclose Climate-Related Risks
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 8, 2019
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Senators Markey and Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Create a National Climate Bank
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 8, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Bennet, Senate Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Release Climate-Related Studies Conducted by USDA
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 21, 2019
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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"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the EPA's Decision to Roll Back the Clean Power Plan
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 7, 2019
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Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Tweet - "Thank you @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorMenendez, @SenatorCarper, @SenateDems for introducing the International Climate Accountability Act to prevent @POTUS from withdrawing from the #ParisAgreement. Like #HR9, this is an important step to #ActOnClimate."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 5, 2019
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Van Hollen, Beyer Introduce Cap and Dividend Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "In addition to the public health, environmental, & economic threats posed by climate change, this crisis also affects national security. @HouseIntel held an important hearing today examining the impact of climate change on our security & House Dems will continue to #ActOnClimate."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "As we mark #CapitolHillOceanWeek, the House passed 4 bills to #ProtectOurOceans. Our oceans face numerous threats -- climate change, acidification, pollution, & more -- & Dems will continue to work to save our oceans & waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2019
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Harris Applauds Emphasis On Hazard Evaluation of Offshore Wind
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks 2 years since @POTUS withdrew the U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement. His decision puts the health, security, & economic prosperity of our country at risk. That's why I brought to the House Floor the #ClimateActionNow Act to prohibit the withdrawal from the agreement."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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