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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 Letter to the Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of the United States Department of Energy - Senator Markey and Congressman Grijalva Lead Colleagues in Letter Condemning DOE's Uranium Reserve Proposal, Instead Urging Cleanup of Existing Toxic Waste Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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 Congresswoman Gwen Moore Participates in Markup of Build Back Better Act to Tackle Climate Change, Fight Poverty, Expand and Lower the Cost of Health Care, and Increase Access to Affordable Housing Rep. Gwen Moore
Sept. 15, 2021 Rep. Panetta Fights for Clean Energy, Affordable Healthcare, and Tax Cuts for Working Families as House Ways and Means Committee Passes Build Back Better Provisions Rep. Jimmy Panetta
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 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 Neal Applauds Committee Advancement of Build Back Better Act Rep. Richard Neal
Sept. 15, 2021 Dingell Applauds Advancement of Once-in-a-Generation Investments for Hard-working Families Rep. Debbie Dingell
Sept. 15, 2021 House Ways And Means Committee Advances Build Back Better Act After Marathon Markup Rep. Donald Beyer
Sept. 15, 2021 Capito Questions EPA Nominee on "Resist Capitalism" Tweet Sen. Shelley Capito
Sept. 14, 2021 Kennedy, Cortez Masto introduce legislation to help Louisianians recover from natural disasters Sen. John Kennedy
Sept. 14, 2021 Maine Delegation Announces $750,000 to Revitalize and Preserve Maine's Historic Downtowns Sen. Susan Collins
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 Amodei Introduces Northern Nevada Economic Development, Conservation, and Military Modernization Act Rep. Mark Amodei
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 Schneider Climate Bills Essential Pieces to Draft Build Back Better Act Rep. Brad Schneider
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. 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 Wild, Lamb, Evans, and Kuster Introduce Legislation to Revitalize the Civilian Conservation Corps Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
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. 13, 2021 Collins, Pingree, Golden Announce Nearly $5M in Federal Funding Awarded to Maine Energy Company Sen. Susan Collins
Sept. 13, 2021 Kennedy introduces bill extending National Flood Insurance Program for Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy
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 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 Cassidy Meets Local Officials in St. John, St. James Parishes to Discuss Hurricane Ida Sen. Bill Cassidy
Sept. 13, 2021 Cassidy, Kennedy Introduces Bill Extending National Flood Insurance Program for Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy
Sept. 13, 2021 Collins, Pingree, Golden Announce Nearly $5M in Federal Funding Awarded to Maine Energy Company Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 13, 2021 Pingree Calls House Agriculture Reconciliation Bill a "Win' for Climate Research, Forest Resilience, Renewable Energy Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 13, 2021 "He's Made a Huge Difference" - King Recognizes Retiring Katahdin Woods and Waters Superintendent Sen. Angus King
Sept. 13, 2021 Cantwell Statement on Biden Visit to Survey Wildfire Damage in the West Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 13, 2021 Pingree Announces $1M in EPA Funding for Brownfields Grants in Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree
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. 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. Mike Quigley Leads Congressional Visit to Acadia National Park Rep. Mike Quigley
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. 10, 2021 Beyer Introduces Ejiao Sale Ban to Prevent Donkey Slaughter Rep. Donald Beyer
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 House Appropriations Interior Chair Pingree Hosts Congressional Delegation Tour of Acadia National Park to Study Climate Impacts Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 10, 2021 Gosar Blasts Federal District Court Ruling on Navigable Waters Protection Rule Rep. Paul Gosar
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 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. 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 Rep. Huffman Praises EPA Steps to Protect Bristol Bay; Urges Permanent Protections for Salmon Against Pebble Mine Rep. Jared Huffman
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 Murphy Announces $1M Grant for Lake Mattamuskeet Carp Removal Rep. Greg Murphy
Date Title Politician
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 Letter to the Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of the United States Department of Energy - Senator Markey and Congressman Grijalva Lead Colleagues in Letter Condemning DOE's Uranium Reserve Proposal, Instead Urging Cleanup of Existing Toxic Waste Sen.Ed Markey, ...
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 Congresswoman Gwen Moore Participates in Markup of Build Back Better Act to Tackle Climate Change, Fight Poverty, Expand and Lower the Cost of Health Care, and Increase Access to Affordable Housing Rep.Gwen Moore
Sept. 15, 2021 Rep. Panetta Fights for Clean Energy, Affordable Healthcare, and Tax Cuts for Working Families as House Ways and Means Committee Passes Build Back Better Provisions Rep.Jimmy Panetta
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 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 Neal Applauds Committee Advancement of Build Back Better Act Rep.Richard Neal
Sept. 15, 2021 Dingell Applauds Advancement of Once-in-a-Generation Investments for Hard-working Families Rep.Debbie Dingell
Sept. 15, 2021 House Ways And Means Committee Advances Build Back Better Act After Marathon Markup Rep.Donald Beyer
Sept. 15, 2021 Capito Questions EPA Nominee on "Resist Capitalism" Tweet Sen.Shelley Capito
Sept. 14, 2021 Kennedy, Cortez Masto introduce legislation to help Louisianians recover from natural disasters Sen.John Kennedy
Sept. 14, 2021 Maine Delegation Announces $750,000 to Revitalize and Preserve Maine's Historic Downtowns Sen.Susan Collins
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 Amodei Introduces Northern Nevada Economic Development, Conservation, and Military Modernization Act Rep.Mark Amodei
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 Schneider Climate Bills Essential Pieces to Draft Build Back Better Act Rep.Brad Schneider
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. 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 Wild, Lamb, Evans, and Kuster Introduce Legislation to Revitalize the Civilian Conservation Corps Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
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. 13, 2021 Collins, Pingree, Golden Announce Nearly $5M in Federal Funding Awarded to Maine Energy Company Sen.Susan Collins
Sept. 13, 2021 Kennedy introduces bill extending National Flood Insurance Program for Louisiana Sen.John Kennedy
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 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 Cassidy Meets Local Officials in St. John, St. James Parishes to Discuss Hurricane Ida Sen.Bill Cassidy
Sept. 13, 2021 Cassidy, Kennedy Introduces Bill Extending National Flood Insurance Program for Louisiana Sen.Bill Cassidy
Sept. 13, 2021 Collins, Pingree, Golden Announce Nearly $5M in Federal Funding Awarded to Maine Energy Company Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 13, 2021 Pingree Calls House Agriculture Reconciliation Bill a "Win' for Climate Research, Forest Resilience, Renewable Energy Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 13, 2021 "He's Made a Huge Difference" - King Recognizes Retiring Katahdin Woods and Waters Superintendent Sen.Angus King
Sept. 13, 2021 Cantwell Statement on Biden Visit to Survey Wildfire Damage in the West Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 13, 2021 Pingree Announces $1M in EPA Funding for Brownfields Grants in Maine Rep.Chellie Pingree
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. 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. Mike Quigley Leads Congressional Visit to Acadia National Park Rep.Mike Quigley
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. 10, 2021 Beyer Introduces Ejiao Sale Ban to Prevent Donkey Slaughter Rep.Donald Beyer
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 House Appropriations Interior Chair Pingree Hosts Congressional Delegation Tour of Acadia National Park to Study Climate Impacts Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 10, 2021 Gosar Blasts Federal District Court Ruling on Navigable Waters Protection Rule Rep.Paul Gosar
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 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. 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 Rep. Huffman Praises EPA Steps to Protect Bristol Bay; Urges Permanent Protections for Salmon Against Pebble Mine Rep.Jared Huffman
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 Murphy Announces $1M Grant for Lake Mattamuskeet Carp Removal Rep.Greg Murphy
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