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Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Bonamici, Beyer, Castor, Grijalva Lead 89 Members in Opposing Trump Effort to Undermine Climate Science Rep. Jim Himes, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Ruiz Introduces Legislation to Bring Major Federal Investment to The Salton Sea Rep. Raul Ruiz
Nov. 19, 2020 Velazquez Introduces Bill Establishing National Database to Combat Rising Sea Levels Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 18, 2020 Subcommittee Urges VA and DOD to Take Responsibility for Toxic Exposures at K2 Air Base Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Hearing of the National Security Subcommittee of the House Government and Oversight Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Grothman, Hearing on Helping K2 Airbase veterans exposed to toxins is a bipartisan priority Rep. Glenn Grothman
Nov. 18, 2020 Meeks Bill Barring Russia from G7 Passes House Rep. Gregory Meeks
Nov. 18, 2020 Courtney Applauds Decision By NOAA To Uphold EB's Permit Application To Begin Utilizing ELDS Rep. Joe Courtney
Nov. 17, 2020 DeFazio-Led Bill to Reduce Financial Burdens on States and Communities Facing Disasters amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, including Wildfires and Hurricanes, Passes the House Rep. Dina Titus, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Reps. Tlaib, Cleaver Introduce RESPOND Act To Protect Federal Pensions, Measure Economic Impact of Climate Change Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Nov. 17, 2020 Schumer, in personal call to Plug Power's CEO, pushes to make New York future home to fuel cell manufacturer's new "gigafactory' and hundreds of new jobs; new plant would produce hydrogen fuel cell components & could bring 300 green-economy jobs to Upstate NY Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with @SecAFOfficial about potential PFAS levels near Peoria and Springfield National Guard bases. We must do everything we can to detect and remediate PFAS chemicals so we can protect our servicemembers, their families, and the surrounding communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Peoria And Springfield National Guard Bases With Air Force Secretary Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Steube Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mote Marine's Science Education Aquarium, Praises Efforts to Educate Floridians about Fishery Ecosystems Rep. Greg Steube
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is actively threatening public health by rolling back protections on toxic waste from coal plants." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Daines' Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Montana Wildland Firefighters, First Responders Passes U.S. Senate Sen. Steve Daines
Nov. 12, 2020 Joyce Announces $4.5 Million in GLRI Grants from U.S. Forest Service Rep. Dave Joyce
Nov. 11, 2020 Chairman Lynch Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Toxic Exposures at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 11, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Bernie Sanders Sen. Bernie Sanders
Nov. 10, 2020 Murkowski Unveils Interior-Environment Bill Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "November is National Native American Heritage month, a time to honor the history & contributions of Native people in the US. But we cannot do so without committing to environmental justice for Native communities--who are disproportionally harmed by air & water pollution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for future generations: Biden's victory means that America is once again joining the world in the fight against climate change." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The greatest economic crisis in 75 years. The greatest public health crisis in a century. The climate crisis. Worsening income inequality and racial injustice. The American people have placed their faith in Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to confront these challenges head-on." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand: 30 days is insufficient for public to review new EPA rule for discharges from commercial vessels that will impact the Great Lakes for generations; senators urge Feds to extend written comment period & hold virtual hearings to allow NY residents sufficient time to voice concerns about proposed federal ballast water rule Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Cortez Masto, Rosen Reiterate Demand for No Yucca Mountain Funding in Letter to Colleagues Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
Nov. 4, 2020 Bonamici Statement on Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Nov. 4, 2020 Pallone on U.S. Officially Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord Rep. Frank Pallone
Nov. 4, 2020 Senator Markey Statement on Official Withdrawal of United States from Paris Climate Agreement Sen. Ed Markey
Nov. 3, 2020 USDA Issues $503,000 Grant to Maysville for Water Supply Access Rep. Greg Murphy
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply concerned by reports that Nicor Gas may have illegally polluted groundwater near its storage facilities. Because of the severity of these claims, I will be looking into this situation further." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on USDA Disaster Designation of Rio Grande Valley Counties Sen. Ted Cruz
Oct. 30, 2020 WESTERMAN HOSTS DOI DEPUTY SECRETARY MACGREGOR Rep. Bruce Westerman
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Investing in the conservation and restoration of Maryland's shorelines will help preserve our ecosystems from the impacts of climate change. I'm pleased our Delegation secured more than $140,000 to strengthen our shorelines." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 30, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $140,000 to Protect Maryland's Shorelines and Invest in Green Infrastructure Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Murkowski Welcomes Coast Guard Heavy Icebreaker Deploying to the Arctic Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Oct. 29, 2020 Menendez, Booker, Pascrell Announce Over $11M to Support Paterson's Pandemic Response, Lead Hazard Reduction Efforts Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Superstorm Sandy hit New York 8 years ago. We delivered billions to rebuild and are still fighting to build new protections. Boardwalks. Dunes. Raised homes. And we're fighting to confront the climate crisis, which makes storms like this more extreme." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to Scott Drury, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern California Gas Company - Feinstein, Barragán to SoCalGas: Explain Efforts to Undermine California's Climate Change Goals Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Delegation: Tongass Exemption Will Help Build Sustainable Economy in Southeast Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Gov. Ricketts, Agriculture Director Comment on EPA's Re-Registration of Dicamba Products Sen. Pete Ricketts
Oct. 28, 2020 Energy & Commerce Committee Releases Report Detailing Trump Administration Environmental Rollbacks Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce new public access site on New River Sen. Jim Justice
Oct. 27, 2020 Rep. Austin Scott: EPA's Expansion of Dicamba Registrations Gives Farmers More Certainty in the Midst of COVID-19's Negative Impacts Rep. James Scott
Oct. 27, 2020 Sens. Cruz, Lee, and Cramer Introduce UNSHACKLE Act to Reform NEPA Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Bustos, Smith, Durbin, Blunt lead bipartisan, bicameral call for Corps to prioritize Upper Mississippi water infrastructure projects Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "A warming planet. Workers falling behind. Dark money flooding politics. The curtailing of the right to choose. The limiting of voting rights. Those are the consequences of this nomination. We will never not stop fighting for the health care, lives, and freedoms of Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Sen. Lee Introduces UNSHACKLE Act to Reform NEPA Sen. Mike Lee
Oct. 26, 2020 Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Develop Technology to Remove Carbon Dioxide from The Atmosphere Rep. David Schweikert
Oct. 23, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $900,000 for Harmful Algal Bloom Research at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Sen. Angus King, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Steube Gives Remarks at Groundbreaking for the Charlotte Harbor Water Association's Distribution System Improvements Project Rep. Greg Steube
Date Title Politician
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Bonamici, Beyer, Castor, Grijalva Lead 89 Members in Opposing Trump Effort to Undermine Climate Science Rep.Jim Himes, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Ruiz Introduces Legislation to Bring Major Federal Investment to The Salton Sea Rep.Raul Ruiz
Nov. 19, 2020 Velazquez Introduces Bill Establishing National Database to Combat Rising Sea Levels Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 18, 2020 Subcommittee Urges VA and DOD to Take Responsibility for Toxic Exposures at K2 Air Base Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Hearing of the National Security Subcommittee of the House Government and Oversight Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Grothman, Hearing on Helping K2 Airbase veterans exposed to toxins is a bipartisan priority Rep.Glenn Grothman
Nov. 18, 2020 Meeks Bill Barring Russia from G7 Passes House Rep.Gregory Meeks
Nov. 18, 2020 Courtney Applauds Decision By NOAA To Uphold EB's Permit Application To Begin Utilizing ELDS Rep.Joe Courtney
Nov. 17, 2020 DeFazio-Led Bill to Reduce Financial Burdens on States and Communities Facing Disasters amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, including Wildfires and Hurricanes, Passes the House Rep.Dina Titus, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Reps. Tlaib, Cleaver Introduce RESPOND Act To Protect Federal Pensions, Measure Economic Impact of Climate Change Rep.Rashida Tlaib
Nov. 17, 2020 Schumer, in personal call to Plug Power's CEO, pushes to make New York future home to fuel cell manufacturer's new "gigafactory' and hundreds of new jobs; new plant would produce hydrogen fuel cell components & could bring 300 green-economy jobs to Upstate NY Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with @SecAFOfficial about potential PFAS levels near Peoria and Springfield National Guard bases. We must do everything we can to detect and remediate PFAS chemicals so we can protect our servicemembers, their families, and the surrounding communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Peoria And Springfield National Guard Bases With Air Force Secretary Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Steube Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mote Marine's Science Education Aquarium, Praises Efforts to Educate Floridians about Fishery Ecosystems Rep.Greg Steube
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is actively threatening public health by rolling back protections on toxic waste from coal plants." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Daines' Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Montana Wildland Firefighters, First Responders Passes U.S. Senate Sen.Steve Daines
Nov. 12, 2020 Joyce Announces $4.5 Million in GLRI Grants from U.S. Forest Service Rep.Dave Joyce
Nov. 11, 2020 Chairman Lynch Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Toxic Exposures at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 11, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Bernie Sanders Sen.Bernie Sanders
Nov. 10, 2020 Murkowski Unveils Interior-Environment Bill Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "November is National Native American Heritage month, a time to honor the history & contributions of Native people in the US. But we cannot do so without committing to environmental justice for Native communities--who are disproportionally harmed by air & water pollution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for future generations: Biden's victory means that America is once again joining the world in the fight against climate change." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The greatest economic crisis in 75 years. The greatest public health crisis in a century. The climate crisis. Worsening income inequality and racial injustice. The American people have placed their faith in Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to confront these challenges head-on." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand: 30 days is insufficient for public to review new EPA rule for discharges from commercial vessels that will impact the Great Lakes for generations; senators urge Feds to extend written comment period & hold virtual hearings to allow NY residents sufficient time to voice concerns about proposed federal ballast water rule Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Cortez Masto, Rosen Reiterate Demand for No Yucca Mountain Funding in Letter to Colleagues Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
Nov. 4, 2020 Bonamici Statement on Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Nov. 4, 2020 Pallone on U.S. Officially Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord Rep.Frank Pallone
Nov. 4, 2020 Senator Markey Statement on Official Withdrawal of United States from Paris Climate Agreement Sen.Ed Markey
Nov. 3, 2020 USDA Issues $503,000 Grant to Maysville for Water Supply Access Rep.Greg Murphy
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply concerned by reports that Nicor Gas may have illegally polluted groundwater near its storage facilities. Because of the severity of these claims, I will be looking into this situation further." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on USDA Disaster Designation of Rio Grande Valley Counties Sen.Ted Cruz
Oct. 30, 2020 WESTERMAN HOSTS DOI DEPUTY SECRETARY MACGREGOR Rep.Bruce Westerman
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Investing in the conservation and restoration of Maryland's shorelines will help preserve our ecosystems from the impacts of climate change. I'm pleased our Delegation secured more than $140,000 to strengthen our shorelines." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 30, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $140,000 to Protect Maryland's Shorelines and Invest in Green Infrastructure Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Murkowski Welcomes Coast Guard Heavy Icebreaker Deploying to the Arctic Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Oct. 29, 2020 Menendez, Booker, Pascrell Announce Over $11M to Support Paterson's Pandemic Response, Lead Hazard Reduction Efforts Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Superstorm Sandy hit New York 8 years ago. We delivered billions to rebuild and are still fighting to build new protections. Boardwalks. Dunes. Raised homes. And we're fighting to confront the climate crisis, which makes storms like this more extreme." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to Scott Drury, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern California Gas Company - Feinstein, Barragán to SoCalGas: Explain Efforts to Undermine California's Climate Change Goals Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Delegation: Tongass Exemption Will Help Build Sustainable Economy in Southeast Alaska Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Gov. Ricketts, Agriculture Director Comment on EPA's Re-Registration of Dicamba Products Sen.Pete Ricketts
Oct. 28, 2020 Energy & Commerce Committee Releases Report Detailing Trump Administration Environmental Rollbacks Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce new public access site on New River Sen.Jim Justice
Oct. 27, 2020 Rep. Austin Scott: EPA's Expansion of Dicamba Registrations Gives Farmers More Certainty in the Midst of COVID-19's Negative Impacts Rep.James Scott
Oct. 27, 2020 Sens. Cruz, Lee, and Cramer Introduce UNSHACKLE Act to Reform NEPA Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Bustos, Smith, Durbin, Blunt lead bipartisan, bicameral call for Corps to prioritize Upper Mississippi water infrastructure projects Rep.Pete Stauber, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "A warming planet. Workers falling behind. Dark money flooding politics. The curtailing of the right to choose. The limiting of voting rights. Those are the consequences of this nomination. We will never not stop fighting for the health care, lives, and freedoms of Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Sen. Lee Introduces UNSHACKLE Act to Reform NEPA Sen.Mike Lee
Oct. 26, 2020 Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Develop Technology to Remove Carbon Dioxide from The Atmosphere Rep.David Schweikert
Oct. 23, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $900,000 for Harmful Algal Bloom Research at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Sen.Angus King, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Steube Gives Remarks at Groundbreaking for the Charlotte Harbor Water Association's Distribution System Improvements Project Rep.Greg Steube
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