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Sept. 15, 2021 Tonko Advances Build Back Better Budget Out of Committee Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 15, 2021 Cassidy Calls for Hurricane Disaster Relief, Infrastructure Investment on Senate Floor Sen. Bill Cassidy
Sept. 15, 2021 Reps. Jones, Pressley, Tlaib Introduce Legislation to Require Federal Reserve to Mandate the Wind Down of Emissions Financing Rep. Rashida Tlaib, ...
Sept. 15, 2021 Beyer: Build Back Better Act "Will Be The Single Most Important Piece Of Climate Legislation" We Have Ever Had The Chance To Pass Rep. Donald Beyer
Sept. 15, 2021 Neal Applauds Committee Advancement of Build Back Better Act Rep. Richard Neal
Sept. 15, 2021 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $550,000 for Bigelow Lab Sen. Susan Collins
Sept. 15, 2021 Hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Capito Hearing on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Nominees Sen. Shelley Capito
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change isn't some future, looming threat. It's here right now, today. Thanks to @GovPritzker, the General Assembly, and everyone else who stepped up to help make our state a national leader on climate action. Now it's time for Congress to follow Illinois' lead." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Acting on climate can't wait. We're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation, together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to take big, bold action to combat the climate crisis with the urgency that's needed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2021 Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Mitigate Extreme Flooding On Military Bases Rep. Rob Wittman, ...
Sept. 15, 2021 House Ways And Means Committee Advances Build Back Better Act After Marathon Markup Rep. Donald Beyer
Sept. 14, 2021 Amodei Introduces Northern Nevada Economic Development, Conservation, and Military Modernization Act Rep. Mark Amodei
Sept. 14, 2021 Congressman Joe Neguse Welcomes President Biden's Renewed Support for the Civillian Climate Corps in Visit to Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse
Sept. 14, 2021 Mouton Quest for High-Speed Rail Nears Destination Rep. Seth Moulton
Sept. 14, 2021 Bacon Fights for Family Farms in Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon
Sept. 14, 2021 Hearing of the Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Mike Thompson, Markup of the Build Back Better Act Rep. Mike Thompson
Sept. 14, 2021 Daines Applauds Removal of Portion of Libby's Asbestos Superfund Site from the EPA's National Priorities List Sen. Steve Daines
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Americans need big, bold infrastructure legislation to build resilience and fight climate change. We're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation, together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to take big, bold action on climate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2021 Wild, Lamb, Evans, and Kuster Introduce Legislation to Revitalize the Civilian Conservation Corps Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
Sept. 14, 2021 Kennedy, Cortez Masto introduce legislation to help Louisianians recover from natural disasters Sen. John Kennedy
Sept. 14, 2021 Schneider Climate Bills Essential Pieces to Draft Build Back Better Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 14, 2021 Maine Delegation Announces $750,000 to Revitalize and Preserve Maine's Historic Downtowns Sen. Susan Collins
Sept. 14, 2021 Release: Gottheimer Hosts FEMA, U.S. Small Business Administration, North Jersey Mayors to Coordinate Hurricane Ida Relief Resources Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Sept. 13, 2021 "He's Made a Huge Difference" - King Recognizes Retiring Katahdin Woods and Waters Superintendent Sen. Angus King
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats are working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to help people To provide the largest tax cut for the middle class in a generation To strengthen child care and education To make health care & housing more affordable for millions And to fight the climate crisis" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2021 Collins, Pingree, Golden Announce Nearly $5M in Federal Funding Awarded to Maine Energy Company Sen. Susan Collins
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The remarkable story of @Rivian and Normal, IL, is one that I hope to see repeated across the country as we expand our electric vehicle infrastructure. They have provided a blueprint for how to create jobs by investing in a green economy here at home." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2021 Cantwell Statement on Biden Visit to Survey Wildfire Damage in the West Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 13, 2021 Pingree Calls House Agriculture Reconciliation Bill a "Win' for Climate Research, Forest Resilience, Renewable Energy Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 13, 2021 Pingree Announces $1M in EPA Funding for Brownfields Grants in Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 13, 2021 Cassidy, Kennedy Introduces Bill Extending National Flood Insurance Program for Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy
Sept. 13, 2021 Cassidy Meets Local Officials in St. John, St. James Parishes to Discuss Hurricane Ida Sen. Bill Cassidy
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Devastating fires, floods, storms--it isn't normal @SenateDems, @LCVoters, & @ClimatePower are working to attack this crisis head-on We're working on solutions that create green jobs in communities too often left behind--like working to establish a big bold Civilian Climate Corps" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2021 Collins, Pingree, Golden Announce Nearly $5M in Federal Funding Awarded to Maine Energy Company Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 13, 2021 Kennedy introduces bill extending National Flood Insurance Program for Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy
Sept. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The Civilian Climate Corps will create pathways to green, family-sustaining, union jobs in communities hit hardest by the climate crisis. I'm working to fund a big, bold CCC in our Build Back Better legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2021 Rep. Cuellar Announces More Than $3.5 Million in Funding for the El Faro Road Flood Mitigation Project Rep. Henry Cuellar
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to the President Joe Biden - Request for NDC Transparency Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Sept. 10, 2021 Beyer Introduces Ejiao Sale Ban to Prevent Donkey Slaughter Rep. Donald Beyer
Sept. 10, 2021 Gosar Blasts Federal District Court Ruling on Navigable Waters Protection Rule Rep. Paul Gosar
Sept. 10, 2021 Rep. Mike Quigley Leads Congressional Visit to Acadia National Park Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2021 House Appropriations Interior Chair Pingree Hosts Congressional Delegation Tour of Acadia National Park to Study Climate Impacts Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Mr. Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano, and Beyer Lead 130+ House Colleagues in Applauding the EPA & Corps for Withdrawing the Trump Dirty Water Rule, Call New Rulemaking Urgent Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
Sept. 10, 2021 Rep. Cuellar Announces More Than $3.5 Million in Funding for the El Faro Road Flood Mitigation Project Rep. Henry Cuellar
Sept. 10, 2021 U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that 29 fire departments in Maine have received a total of $6,220,151 to upgrade equipment and support personnel. This funding was awarded through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grants and the FY 2020 Staffing for Adequate Fire Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants "Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect local residents, homes, and businesses," said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. "This important investment will help improve the safety of Maine firefighters and ensure that our fire departments have the equipment and training they need to continue to protect our families and communities." The funding was allocated as follows: · Albion, Waterville, Belgrade, China Village, Clinton, Fairfield-Benton, Madison, Oakland, South China, Winslow, and Sidney Fire Departments received a total of $627,385.45 to purchase mobile radios, portable radios, and pagers. · Biddeford Fire Department received $285,304 to purchase rapid intervention air packs and firefighter breathing apparatuses. · Easton Fire Department received $5,958 to purchase facepieces for firefighter breathing apparatuses and $335,238 to purchase a firefighting water tanker truck. · Georgetown Fire Department received $36,000 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Gorham Fire Department received $93,333 to purchase vehicle exhaust removal systems. · Dixmont Fire Department received $39,893 to purchase firefighting turnout gear and a turnout gear washer unit. · Falmouth Fire Department received $315,622.86 to purchase firefighter breathing apparatus and an air compressor system. · Frenchville Fire Department received $51,716 to construct a fire house and purchase firefighting turnout gear. · Kennebunk Fire Department -- received $2,635,736.56 to hire 8 new fulltime firefighters and $20,262.86 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Milford Fire Department received $95,238 to purchase a fire station fire sprinkler system. · Newfield Fire Department received $29,710 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Van Buren Fire Department received $151,142 to purchase firefighter turnout gear and a breathing apparatus. · Waterville Fire Department received $338,181 to create a paramedic training program. · Yarmouth Fire Department received $47,143 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Buxton Fire Department received $428,571 to purchase a Wildland Interface Firefighting Pumper. · Dedham Fire Department received $47,571 to purchase for mobile and portable radios. · Nobleboro Fire Department received $176,190 to purchase a firefighter breathing apparatus and an air compressor system. · North Lakes Fire Department received $323,809 to purchase a firefighting pumper engine. · Portland Fire Department received $40,909 for firefighter wellness and fitness. · Veazie Fire Department received $95,238 to purchase a fire station fire sprinkler system. As a co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Senator Collins has been a longstanding advocate for Maine's first responders. She annually leads a bipartisan letter, signed by Senator King, to the Senate Appropriations Committee urging robust funding for FEMA's firefighter grant programs, which she helped create in 2003. Sen. Angus King
Sept. 10, 2021 Beyer, DelBene Introduce Direct Air Capture Legislation Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 9, 2021 Rep. Huffman Praises EPA Steps to Protect Bristol Bay; Urges Permanent Protections for Salmon Against Pebble Mine Rep. Jared Huffman
Sept. 9, 2021 Neguse Secures Funding to Protect 200,000 Acres in the Thompson Divide in Build Back Better Act Rep. Joe Neguse
Sept. 9, 2021 Norcross Votes to Advance Science, Space and Technology Committee's Provisions of the Build Back Better Act, Including Historic Investments to Combat Climate Change Rep. Donald Norcross
Sept. 9, 2021 NH Delegation Applauds $479,961 NOAA Grant for UNH to Bolster Coastal Resilience Research Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you to @POTUS for coming to Queens this week & for quickly heeding our call for federal aid to help New Yorkers recover from Ida. I'll keep working to help families recover. And we're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to take big, bold action on climate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2021 Cantwell Celebrates EPA Using Clean Water Act Authority to Protect Bristol Bay Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 9, 2021 Pelosi Remarks at Worcester Press Conference on the Biden Child Tax Credit Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 9, 2021 Casten Secures Science Investments for Argonne, Fermilab, EPA Climate Research in SST Committee Markup of the Reconciliation Package Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 9, 2021 Neguse Secures 50$ Billion for Forest Funding and Climate Conservation Corps in Committee Text for Build Back Better Act Rep. Joe Neguse
Sept. 9, 2021 Murphy Announces $1M Grant for Lake Mattamuskeet Carp Removal Rep. Greg Murphy
Sept. 9, 2021 ICYMI: Leger Fernández Concludes Agua Es Vida Tour, Highlights the Importance of Addressing Effects of the Climate Crisis Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
Sept. 9, 2021 Sen. Cramer: Red Trail Energy Awarded $25 Million for Carbon Capture as North Dakotans Receive Funds for Energy Infrastructure Efforts from USDA Sen. Kevin Cramer
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you to @POTUS for coming to Queens this week & for quickly heeding our call for federal aid to help New Yorkers recover from Ida. I'll keep working to help families recover. And we're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to take big, bold action on climate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2021 Senator Murray Highlights Landmark Investments in Wildfire Recovery and Prevention Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2021 Lamb, Wild, Evans and Kuster Introduce Legislation to Revitalize the Civilian Conservation Corps Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
Sept. 8, 2021 Congressional Solar Caucus Co-Chair Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Biden Plan To Produce Half Of All US Electricity From Solar Power By 2050 Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 8, 2021 TRANSCRIPT: Majority Leader Schumer Remarks On Press Call To Discuss How The Build Back Better Bill Will Help The American People Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Americans urgently need big, bold infrastructure legislation to build resilience and fight climate change by reducing carbon pollution. @SenateDems' budget resolution will enable us to take this big, bold action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2021 Release: Gottheimer Tours Storm Damage in Lodi, Highlights Emergency FEMA Hurricane Relief Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Acting on climate can't wait. We're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation, together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to take big, bold action to combat the climate crisis with the urgency that's needed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join a roundtable with @MVelazNYC & Bronx community leaders on key national & local issues from education to aged sewers to COVID. We agreed on the need to pass Build Back Better, update crumbling infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, and tackle climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2021 Pappas Call for Further EPA Action to Regulate PFAS Discharges Rep. Chris Pappas
Sept. 8, 2021 Hoeven Working to Ensure FWS Wetlands Appeals Process is Fair, Provides Due Process to Landowners Sen. John Hoeven
Sept. 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I was so proud to stand with @POTUS in Queens today & thank him for quickly heeding our call for federal aid to help New Yorkers recover from Ida But we can't stop there We're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to take big, bold action to fight the climate crisis" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 7, 2021 Reps. Williams, Evans Introduce $1 Billion Environmental Justice Tax Credit Rep. Nikema Williams
Sept. 7, 2021 Collins, King Announce $900,000 to Support Endangered Atlantic Salmon Populations in Maine Sen. Susan Collins
Sept. 7, 2021 Larson, DelBene, Beyer Introduce Bill to Spur Development of Clean Hydrogen Rep. Donald Beyer
Sept. 7, 2021 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Date Title Politician
Sept. 15, 2021 Tonko Advances Build Back Better Budget Out of Committee Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 15, 2021 Cassidy Calls for Hurricane Disaster Relief, Infrastructure Investment on Senate Floor Sen.Bill Cassidy
Sept. 15, 2021 Reps. Jones, Pressley, Tlaib Introduce Legislation to Require Federal Reserve to Mandate the Wind Down of Emissions Financing Rep.Rashida Tlaib, ...
Sept. 15, 2021 Beyer: Build Back Better Act "Will Be The Single Most Important Piece Of Climate Legislation" We Have Ever Had The Chance To Pass Rep.Donald Beyer
Sept. 15, 2021 Neal Applauds Committee Advancement of Build Back Better Act Rep.Richard Neal
Sept. 15, 2021 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $550,000 for Bigelow Lab Sen.Susan Collins
Sept. 15, 2021 Hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Capito Hearing on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Nominees Sen.Shelley Capito
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change isn't some future, looming threat. It's here right now, today. Thanks to @GovPritzker, the General Assembly, and everyone else who stepped up to help make our state a national leader on climate action. Now it's time for Congress to follow Illinois' lead." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Acting on climate can't wait. We're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation, together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to take big, bold action to combat the climate crisis with the urgency that's needed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2021 Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Mitigate Extreme Flooding On Military Bases Rep.Rob Wittman, ...
Sept. 15, 2021 House Ways And Means Committee Advances Build Back Better Act After Marathon Markup Rep.Donald Beyer
Sept. 14, 2021 Amodei Introduces Northern Nevada Economic Development, Conservation, and Military Modernization Act Rep.Mark Amodei
Sept. 14, 2021 Congressman Joe Neguse Welcomes President Biden's Renewed Support for the Civillian Climate Corps in Visit to Colorado Rep.Joe Neguse
Sept. 14, 2021 Mouton Quest for High-Speed Rail Nears Destination Rep.Seth Moulton
Sept. 14, 2021 Bacon Fights for Family Farms in Nebraska Rep.Don Bacon
Sept. 14, 2021 Hearing of the Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Mike Thompson, Markup of the Build Back Better Act Rep.Mike Thompson
Sept. 14, 2021 Daines Applauds Removal of Portion of Libby's Asbestos Superfund Site from the EPA's National Priorities List Sen.Steve Daines
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Americans need big, bold infrastructure legislation to build resilience and fight climate change. We're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation, together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to take big, bold action on climate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2021 Wild, Lamb, Evans, and Kuster Introduce Legislation to Revitalize the Civilian Conservation Corps Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
Sept. 14, 2021 Kennedy, Cortez Masto introduce legislation to help Louisianians recover from natural disasters Sen.John Kennedy
Sept. 14, 2021 Schneider Climate Bills Essential Pieces to Draft Build Back Better Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 14, 2021 Maine Delegation Announces $750,000 to Revitalize and Preserve Maine's Historic Downtowns Sen.Susan Collins
Sept. 14, 2021 Release: Gottheimer Hosts FEMA, U.S. Small Business Administration, North Jersey Mayors to Coordinate Hurricane Ida Relief Resources Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Sept. 13, 2021 "He's Made a Huge Difference" - King Recognizes Retiring Katahdin Woods and Waters Superintendent Sen.Angus King
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats are working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to help people To provide the largest tax cut for the middle class in a generation To strengthen child care and education To make health care & housing more affordable for millions And to fight the climate crisis" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2021 Collins, Pingree, Golden Announce Nearly $5M in Federal Funding Awarded to Maine Energy Company Sen.Susan Collins
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The remarkable story of @Rivian and Normal, IL, is one that I hope to see repeated across the country as we expand our electric vehicle infrastructure. They have provided a blueprint for how to create jobs by investing in a green economy here at home." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2021 Cantwell Statement on Biden Visit to Survey Wildfire Damage in the West Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 13, 2021 Pingree Calls House Agriculture Reconciliation Bill a "Win' for Climate Research, Forest Resilience, Renewable Energy Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 13, 2021 Pingree Announces $1M in EPA Funding for Brownfields Grants in Maine Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 13, 2021 Cassidy, Kennedy Introduces Bill Extending National Flood Insurance Program for Louisiana Sen.Bill Cassidy
Sept. 13, 2021 Cassidy Meets Local Officials in St. John, St. James Parishes to Discuss Hurricane Ida Sen.Bill Cassidy
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Devastating fires, floods, storms--it isn't normal @SenateDems, @LCVoters, & @ClimatePower are working to attack this crisis head-on We're working on solutions that create green jobs in communities too often left behind--like working to establish a big bold Civilian Climate Corps" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2021 Collins, Pingree, Golden Announce Nearly $5M in Federal Funding Awarded to Maine Energy Company Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 13, 2021 Kennedy introduces bill extending National Flood Insurance Program for Louisiana Sen.John Kennedy
Sept. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The Civilian Climate Corps will create pathways to green, family-sustaining, union jobs in communities hit hardest by the climate crisis. I'm working to fund a big, bold CCC in our Build Back Better legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2021 Rep. Cuellar Announces More Than $3.5 Million in Funding for the El Faro Road Flood Mitigation Project Rep.Henry Cuellar
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to the President Joe Biden - Request for NDC Transparency Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
Sept. 10, 2021 Beyer Introduces Ejiao Sale Ban to Prevent Donkey Slaughter Rep.Donald Beyer
Sept. 10, 2021 Gosar Blasts Federal District Court Ruling on Navigable Waters Protection Rule Rep.Paul Gosar
Sept. 10, 2021 Rep. Mike Quigley Leads Congressional Visit to Acadia National Park Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2021 House Appropriations Interior Chair Pingree Hosts Congressional Delegation Tour of Acadia National Park to Study Climate Impacts Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Mr. Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano, and Beyer Lead 130+ House Colleagues in Applauding the EPA & Corps for Withdrawing the Trump Dirty Water Rule, Call New Rulemaking Urgent Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
Sept. 10, 2021 Rep. Cuellar Announces More Than $3.5 Million in Funding for the El Faro Road Flood Mitigation Project Rep.Henry Cuellar
Sept. 10, 2021 U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that 29 fire departments in Maine have received a total of $6,220,151 to upgrade equipment and support personnel. This funding was awarded through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grants and the FY 2020 Staffing for Adequate Fire Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants "Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect local residents, homes, and businesses," said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. "This important investment will help improve the safety of Maine firefighters and ensure that our fire departments have the equipment and training they need to continue to protect our families and communities." The funding was allocated as follows: · Albion, Waterville, Belgrade, China Village, Clinton, Fairfield-Benton, Madison, Oakland, South China, Winslow, and Sidney Fire Departments received a total of $627,385.45 to purchase mobile radios, portable radios, and pagers. · Biddeford Fire Department received $285,304 to purchase rapid intervention air packs and firefighter breathing apparatuses. · Easton Fire Department received $5,958 to purchase facepieces for firefighter breathing apparatuses and $335,238 to purchase a firefighting water tanker truck. · Georgetown Fire Department received $36,000 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Gorham Fire Department received $93,333 to purchase vehicle exhaust removal systems. · Dixmont Fire Department received $39,893 to purchase firefighting turnout gear and a turnout gear washer unit. · Falmouth Fire Department received $315,622.86 to purchase firefighter breathing apparatus and an air compressor system. · Frenchville Fire Department received $51,716 to construct a fire house and purchase firefighting turnout gear. · Kennebunk Fire Department -- received $2,635,736.56 to hire 8 new fulltime firefighters and $20,262.86 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Milford Fire Department received $95,238 to purchase a fire station fire sprinkler system. · Newfield Fire Department received $29,710 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Van Buren Fire Department received $151,142 to purchase firefighter turnout gear and a breathing apparatus. · Waterville Fire Department received $338,181 to create a paramedic training program. · Yarmouth Fire Department received $47,143 to purchase vehicle extrication equipment. · Buxton Fire Department received $428,571 to purchase a Wildland Interface Firefighting Pumper. · Dedham Fire Department received $47,571 to purchase for mobile and portable radios. · Nobleboro Fire Department received $176,190 to purchase a firefighter breathing apparatus and an air compressor system. · North Lakes Fire Department received $323,809 to purchase a firefighting pumper engine. · Portland Fire Department received $40,909 for firefighter wellness and fitness. · Veazie Fire Department received $95,238 to purchase a fire station fire sprinkler system. As a co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Senator Collins has been a longstanding advocate for Maine's first responders. She annually leads a bipartisan letter, signed by Senator King, to the Senate Appropriations Committee urging robust funding for FEMA's firefighter grant programs, which she helped create in 2003. Sen.Angus King
Sept. 10, 2021 Beyer, DelBene Introduce Direct Air Capture Legislation Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 9, 2021 Rep. Huffman Praises EPA Steps to Protect Bristol Bay; Urges Permanent Protections for Salmon Against Pebble Mine Rep.Jared Huffman
Sept. 9, 2021 Neguse Secures Funding to Protect 200,000 Acres in the Thompson Divide in Build Back Better Act Rep.Joe Neguse
Sept. 9, 2021 Norcross Votes to Advance Science, Space and Technology Committee's Provisions of the Build Back Better Act, Including Historic Investments to Combat Climate Change Rep.Donald Norcross
Sept. 9, 2021 NH Delegation Applauds $479,961 NOAA Grant for UNH to Bolster Coastal Resilience Research Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you to @POTUS for coming to Queens this week & for quickly heeding our call for federal aid to help New Yorkers recover from Ida. I'll keep working to help families recover. And we're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to take big, bold action on climate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2021 Cantwell Celebrates EPA Using Clean Water Act Authority to Protect Bristol Bay Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 9, 2021 Pelosi Remarks at Worcester Press Conference on the Biden Child Tax Credit Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 9, 2021 Casten Secures Science Investments for Argonne, Fermilab, EPA Climate Research in SST Committee Markup of the Reconciliation Package Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 9, 2021 Neguse Secures 50$ Billion for Forest Funding and Climate Conservation Corps in Committee Text for Build Back Better Act Rep.Joe Neguse
Sept. 9, 2021 Murphy Announces $1M Grant for Lake Mattamuskeet Carp Removal Rep.Greg Murphy
Sept. 9, 2021 ICYMI: Leger Fernández Concludes Agua Es Vida Tour, Highlights the Importance of Addressing Effects of the Climate Crisis Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez
Sept. 9, 2021 Sen. Cramer: Red Trail Energy Awarded $25 Million for Carbon Capture as North Dakotans Receive Funds for Energy Infrastructure Efforts from USDA Sen.Kevin Cramer
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you to @POTUS for coming to Queens this week & for quickly heeding our call for federal aid to help New Yorkers recover from Ida. I'll keep working to help families recover. And we're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to take big, bold action on climate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2021 Senator Murray Highlights Landmark Investments in Wildfire Recovery and Prevention Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2021 Lamb, Wild, Evans and Kuster Introduce Legislation to Revitalize the Civilian Conservation Corps Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
Sept. 8, 2021 Congressional Solar Caucus Co-Chair Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Biden Plan To Produce Half Of All US Electricity From Solar Power By 2050 Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 8, 2021 TRANSCRIPT: Majority Leader Schumer Remarks On Press Call To Discuss How The Build Back Better Bill Will Help The American People Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Americans urgently need big, bold infrastructure legislation to build resilience and fight climate change by reducing carbon pollution. @SenateDems' budget resolution will enable us to take this big, bold action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2021 Release: Gottheimer Tours Storm Damage in Lodi, Highlights Emergency FEMA Hurricane Relief Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Acting on climate can't wait. We're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation, together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to take big, bold action to combat the climate crisis with the urgency that's needed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join a roundtable with @MVelazNYC & Bronx community leaders on key national & local issues from education to aged sewers to COVID. We agreed on the need to pass Build Back Better, update crumbling infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, and tackle climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2021 Pappas Call for Further EPA Action to Regulate PFAS Discharges Rep.Chris Pappas
Sept. 8, 2021 Hoeven Working to Ensure FWS Wetlands Appeals Process is Fair, Provides Due Process to Landowners Sen.John Hoeven
Sept. 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I was so proud to stand with @POTUS in Queens today & thank him for quickly heeding our call for federal aid to help New Yorkers recover from Ida But we can't stop there We're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to take big, bold action to fight the climate crisis" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 7, 2021 Reps. Williams, Evans Introduce $1 Billion Environmental Justice Tax Credit Rep.Nikema Williams
Sept. 7, 2021 Collins, King Announce $900,000 to Support Endangered Atlantic Salmon Populations in Maine Sen.Susan Collins
Sept. 7, 2021 Larson, DelBene, Beyer Introduce Bill to Spur Development of Clean Hydrogen Rep.Donald Beyer
Sept. 7, 2021 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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