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April 22, 2020 Tweet - "50 years ago, we celebrated the first #EarthDay. In the decades since, we have had significant victories. The air we breathe and water we drink is cleaner, and our economy has grown, yet more work remains. https://majorityleader.gov/content/hoyer-statement-50th-anniversary-earth-day" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Earth Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 22, 2020 Letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler - Rush & 83 House Democrats Demand EPA Protect Low-Income, Minority Communities Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Al Green, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - On Earth Day, Oversight Democrats Seek Answers on EPA's Decision to Stop Enforcing Environmental Laws Amid Public Health Crisis Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 50 years since we celebrated the first #EarthDay. And this year like every year, we all have to come together for our planet. Because there is no Planet B. We have to fight climate change. And we have to act now. #EarthDay50" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "South Dakotans love our state, & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. SD is leading the way in clean energy like wind & hydropower (~70% of SD energy generation) +biofuels. We can support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it. #EarthDay50" Sen. John Thune
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "This #EarthDay House Democrats stand with people around the world calling for thoughtful, science-based leadership that puts the health and well-being of our families first. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/42220" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Sherrill and Rep. Foster Lead Call to Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency Urging Reconsideration of Fuel Efficiency Standards Rollback Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
April 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay today, we cannot do so without taking stock in the damage we have caused through man-made climate change. If we hope to be able to celebrate our Earth for another 50 years, we must take immediate steps to reverse this trend." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 22, 2020 Pallone Statement on Earth Day Rep. Frank Pallone
April 22, 2020 Senator Hassan Marks 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You need to stop denying science, stop rolling back protections for our environment, and act to fight climate change NOW. #EarthDay50" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay. Over the last 50 years, we've made significant progress in our mission to preserve our planet for future generations, but there is still much work left to be done." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Statement of Sen. Barrasso, Hearing on America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 and The Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020: Stakeholder Comments Sen. John Barrasso
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "We owe it to our kids and grandkids to leave them a habitable planet, and it will take determination to get that done. Great to speak with @nature_org today about the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay tomorrow and ways we can preserve our environment for years to come." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Shaheen Statement Ahead of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
April 21, 2020 Hoeven Statement on Administration Beginning Implementation of Final WOTUS Replacement Sen. John Hoeven
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein today about #COVID19 response and PFAS contamination at @ScottAFB . I will continue working with Gen. Goldfein & others to protect the public health of all those who work at Scott AFB as well as the residents living nearby." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response & Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Enviromental Protection And Climate Change With The Nature Conservancy Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Members of Tennessee Congressional Delegation Urge President Trump to Approve Federal Disaster Assistance for East Tennessee Counties Devastated by Severe Storms Rep. Scott DesJarlais, ...
April 21, 2020 EPW Committee Leaders Release Drafts of Water Infrastructure Legislation Sen. John Barrasso, ...
April 21, 2020 Sam Graves & Bruce Westerman Statements on the Administration's Navigable Waters Protection Rule Rep. Bruce Westerman
April 21, 2020 Sen. Cramer: EPA Begins Implementation of WOTUS Replacement Rule Sen. Kevin Cramer
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Ahead of 50th Annual Earth Day, Peters & Stabenow Call on Trump Administration to Reconsider Environmental Standards that Harm Communities Vulnerable to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Gary Peters, ...
April 21, 2020 Hyde-Smith highlights AG disaster assistance for tornado victims Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
April 21, 2020 Sen. Cramer, EPW Leaders Unveil Water Infrastructure Draft Legislation Containing Several North Dakota Priorities Sen. Kevin Cramer
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee Leaders Demand Changes to EPA's Policy Relaxing Enforcement During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rep. Axne Asks FEMA to Outline Flood Response Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Writes to Schumer & McConnell Requesting Funding for Environmental Justice Communities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Ed Markey, ...
April 20, 2020 Blunt Rochester Introduces Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2020 Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 20, 2020 Harvard Researchers Brief Committee Members On COVID-19, Air Pollution Study Rep. Kathy Castor
April 20, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Alaska Delegation Urges Fast-Tracked Approval for Virtual SRS RAC Meetings Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
April 17, 2020 Kennedy asks EPA Administrator for renewable fuel standard waiver to save Louisiana refinery jobs Sen. John Kennedy
April 17, 2020 Beyer: "Trump Is Using This Pandemic As Cover To Allow More Air Pollution" Rep. Donald Beyer
April 17, 2020 Wicker Responds to President's Disaster Declaration for Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker
April 17, 2020 Curtis, Neguse Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support The Health Of Wildfire Emergency Response Teams During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Mitigate Future Fire Risk To Communities Sen. John Curtis, ...
April 17, 2020 Reps. Cuellar and Gonzalez Introduce Legislation to Designate Los Caminos del Rio Region as a National Heritage Area Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "These environmental standards are intended to protect the very same communities who are being disproportionately affected by #COVID19 cases & deaths. This is a bad decision for the health and safety of the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Rep. Peters Decries Trump Administration's Move To Weaken Mercury Regulations During COVID Crisis Rep. Scott Peters
April 16, 2020 Massachusetts Lawmakers Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding to Address Environmental and Economic Challenges on Cape Cod Sen. Ed Markey, ...
April 16, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces Grant for Shelby County Air Pollution Control Program Rep. Steve Cohen
April 16, 2020 E&C Leaders Denounce Trump Administration's Action Undermining Mercury and Other Hazardous Air Pollutants Protections Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
April 16, 2020 Chair Castor Blasts Trump & Wheeler Move To Gut Clean Air Safeguards Amid Pandemic Rep. Kathy Castor
April 16, 2020 Rep. Garcia's Statement on EPA's Decision on Air Quality Standards Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 15, 2020 Chairman Barrasso Calls on EPA to Reduce Biofuel Mandate on America's Refineries Sen. John Barrasso
April 15, 2020 Illinois Democrats Slam EPA Decision on Air Quality Standards Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Miss. Delegation Requests Immediate Federal Disaster Declaration for Easter Storm Damage Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reed & Whitehouse Demand Answers About Trump Administration's Toxic Attacks on Clean Air During Pandemic Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
Date Title Politician
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "50 years ago, we celebrated the first #EarthDay. In the decades since, we have had significant victories. The air we breathe and water we drink is cleaner, and our economy has grown, yet more work remains. https://majorityleader.gov/content/hoyer-statement-50th-anniversary-earth-day" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Earth Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 22, 2020 Letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler - Rush & 83 House Democrats Demand EPA Protect Low-Income, Minority Communities Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Al Green, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - On Earth Day, Oversight Democrats Seek Answers on EPA's Decision to Stop Enforcing Environmental Laws Amid Public Health Crisis Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 50 years since we celebrated the first #EarthDay. And this year like every year, we all have to come together for our planet. Because there is no Planet B. We have to fight climate change. And we have to act now. #EarthDay50" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "South Dakotans love our state, & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. SD is leading the way in clean energy like wind & hydropower (~70% of SD energy generation) +biofuels. We can support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it. #EarthDay50" Sen.John Thune
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "This #EarthDay House Democrats stand with people around the world calling for thoughtful, science-based leadership that puts the health and well-being of our families first. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/42220" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Sherrill and Rep. Foster Lead Call to Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency Urging Reconsideration of Fuel Efficiency Standards Rollback Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
April 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay today, we cannot do so without taking stock in the damage we have caused through man-made climate change. If we hope to be able to celebrate our Earth for another 50 years, we must take immediate steps to reverse this trend." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 22, 2020 Pallone Statement on Earth Day Rep.Frank Pallone
April 22, 2020 Senator Hassan Marks 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You need to stop denying science, stop rolling back protections for our environment, and act to fight climate change NOW. #EarthDay50" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay. Over the last 50 years, we've made significant progress in our mission to preserve our planet for future generations, but there is still much work left to be done." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Statement of Sen. Barrasso, Hearing on America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 and The Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020: Stakeholder Comments Sen.John Barrasso
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "We owe it to our kids and grandkids to leave them a habitable planet, and it will take determination to get that done. Great to speak with @nature_org today about the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay tomorrow and ways we can preserve our environment for years to come." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Shaheen Statement Ahead of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
April 21, 2020 Hoeven Statement on Administration Beginning Implementation of Final WOTUS Replacement Sen.John Hoeven
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein today about #COVID19 response and PFAS contamination at @ScottAFB . I will continue working with Gen. Goldfein & others to protect the public health of all those who work at Scott AFB as well as the residents living nearby." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response & Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Enviromental Protection And Climate Change With The Nature Conservancy Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Members of Tennessee Congressional Delegation Urge President Trump to Approve Federal Disaster Assistance for East Tennessee Counties Devastated by Severe Storms Rep.Scott DesJarlais, ...
April 21, 2020 EPW Committee Leaders Release Drafts of Water Infrastructure Legislation Sen.John Barrasso, ...
April 21, 2020 Sam Graves & Bruce Westerman Statements on the Administration's Navigable Waters Protection Rule Rep.Bruce Westerman
April 21, 2020 Sen. Cramer: EPA Begins Implementation of WOTUS Replacement Rule Sen.Kevin Cramer
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Ahead of 50th Annual Earth Day, Peters & Stabenow Call on Trump Administration to Reconsider Environmental Standards that Harm Communities Vulnerable to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Gary Peters, ...
April 21, 2020 Hyde-Smith highlights AG disaster assistance for tornado victims Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
April 21, 2020 Sen. Cramer, EPW Leaders Unveil Water Infrastructure Draft Legislation Containing Several North Dakota Priorities Sen.Kevin Cramer
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee Leaders Demand Changes to EPA's Policy Relaxing Enforcement During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rep. Axne Asks FEMA to Outline Flood Response Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Writes to Schumer & McConnell Requesting Funding for Environmental Justice Communities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Ed Markey, ...
April 20, 2020 Blunt Rochester Introduces Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2020 Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 20, 2020 Harvard Researchers Brief Committee Members On COVID-19, Air Pollution Study Rep.Kathy Castor
April 20, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Alaska Delegation Urges Fast-Tracked Approval for Virtual SRS RAC Meetings Sen.Dan Sullivan, ...
April 17, 2020 Kennedy asks EPA Administrator for renewable fuel standard waiver to save Louisiana refinery jobs Sen.John Kennedy
April 17, 2020 Beyer: "Trump Is Using This Pandemic As Cover To Allow More Air Pollution" Rep.Donald Beyer
April 17, 2020 Wicker Responds to President's Disaster Declaration for Mississippi Sen.Roger Wicker
April 17, 2020 Curtis, Neguse Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support The Health Of Wildfire Emergency Response Teams During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Mitigate Future Fire Risk To Communities Sen.John Curtis, ...
April 17, 2020 Reps. Cuellar and Gonzalez Introduce Legislation to Designate Los Caminos del Rio Region as a National Heritage Area Rep.Vicente Gonzalez, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "These environmental standards are intended to protect the very same communities who are being disproportionately affected by #COVID19 cases & deaths. This is a bad decision for the health and safety of the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Rep. Peters Decries Trump Administration's Move To Weaken Mercury Regulations During COVID Crisis Rep.Scott Peters
April 16, 2020 Massachusetts Lawmakers Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding to Address Environmental and Economic Challenges on Cape Cod Sen.Ed Markey, ...
April 16, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces Grant for Shelby County Air Pollution Control Program Rep.Steve Cohen
April 16, 2020 E&C Leaders Denounce Trump Administration's Action Undermining Mercury and Other Hazardous Air Pollutants Protections Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
April 16, 2020 Chair Castor Blasts Trump & Wheeler Move To Gut Clean Air Safeguards Amid Pandemic Rep.Kathy Castor
April 16, 2020 Rep. Garcia's Statement on EPA's Decision on Air Quality Standards Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 15, 2020 Chairman Barrasso Calls on EPA to Reduce Biofuel Mandate on America's Refineries Sen.John Barrasso
April 15, 2020 Illinois Democrats Slam EPA Decision on Air Quality Standards Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Miss. Delegation Requests Immediate Federal Disaster Declaration for Easter Storm Damage Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reed & Whitehouse Demand Answers About Trump Administration's Toxic Attacks on Clean Air During Pandemic Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
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