| Feb. 25, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the Untied States - Duckworth, Mceachin Urge Biden to Continue Taking Bold Action for Environmental Justice
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Clarke Introduces Legislation to Create 200,000 EV Charging Stations in Underserved Communities by 2030
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Environmental justice needs to be the cornerstone of our fight against the climate crisis That is why I reintroduced the THRIVE agenda with @SenMarkey & grassroots orgs to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs, and invest in Black, Hispanic, & Indigenous communities"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 22, 2021
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During Visit To City Of Newburgh Fire Dept, Senator Gillibrand And Congressman Maloney Announce Legislation To Protect Firefighters From Toxic PFAS Chemical Exposure
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 22, 2021
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During Visit To Farmingdale Fire Dept, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Protect Firefighters From Toxic PFAS Chemical Exposure
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "We need the federal investigation by @FERC & @NERC_official to look into how Gov. Abbott's policies in Texas have failed & exacerbated the winter storm crisis Ignoring warnings, lying about the climate crisis, refusing to act on it are exactly what's exacerbating extreme weather"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "The United States has officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement. The time for bold, collective action on the climate crisis is now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Schumer, Velázquez Announce $9.4 Billion FEMA Grant Recently Awarded to Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (prepa) Can Be Used to Build Micro-Grids, Underground Transmission Lines & Power Grid that Supports Clean, Renewable Electricity; Clean & Reliable Energy Can Be Part Island's Ongoing Recovery & Reconstruction Efforts
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Jane Nishida, Acting Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Velázquez Calls on the EPA to Restore Coal Ash Safeguards
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Letter to Jeff Zients, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator - Booker Leads Senators in Urging Biden Administration to Ensure Vaccine Access for Farm and Food Chain Workers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "The Senate Democrats are working to pass our plan to provide robust investments to make our energy infrastructure more resilient, cleaner, and safeguard the country from devastating impacts of the climate crisis. It is past time to act."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Millions across Texas are hurting The Senate is ready to help But Gov. Abbott & Fox News are trying to blame wind turbines? This is a lie And lying about the climate crisis and refusing to act on it are exactly what is exacerbating extreme weather in Texas and across America"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Amanda Lefton, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Representatives Rice, Pascrell Lead New York and New Jersey Delegations Letter Calling for Federal Action on Offshore Wind Development
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Heinrich Leads 12 Senate Democrats In Effort To Ramp Up Electrification Of Federal Vehicles
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Letter to President Joe Biden - Bennet Joins 12 Senate Democrats in Effort to Ramp Up Electrification of Federal Vehicles
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm proud to partner with @SenMarkey and grassroots orgs to reintroduce the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, & Indigenous communities We're working for climate justice & bold action on climate"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm proud to partner with @SenMarkey and grassroots organizations to reintroduce the THRIVE agenda to: Fight climate change Create millions of new jobs in renewable energy Invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Letter to Department of Interior Secretary de la Vega - Golden Leading 89 Colleagues to Call for Reversal of Trump Administration Rules that Kneecap Public Lands Programs
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Booker, Warren, Gillibrand, Smith, Warnock, and Leahy Announce Comprehensive Bill to Address the History of Discrimination in Federal Agricultural Policy
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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During First Meeting with President-Elect Biden's Dod Nominee, Lloyd Austin, Schumer Pushes Nom to Prioritize Stewart Pfas Cleanup; Senator Makes Orange County's Drinking Water a Top Concern for New Administration
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Chairman Tonko Delivers Opening Statement for Climate Subcommittee Hearing
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Road and Infrastructure Repairs in The Town of Owego
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Congressman Panetta Calls for Monarch Protections
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm so proud to partner with @SenMarkey and many grassroots organizations to reintroduce the THRIVE agenda We will work to enact the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Blumenauer, Ocasio-Cortez, and Sanders Introduce Legislation to Mandate National Climate Emergency Declaration
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Kevin Shea, Acting Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand Presses USDA On Purchase And Distribution Of Kosher And Halal Food In Farmers To Families Food Box Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Committee Members Celebrate Vacating of EPA Rule to Censor Science
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Tonko Selected for Major Climate-Focused Committees
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats will work to address the climate crisis This is a crisis that concerns not only all of our futures, but the futures of our children and grandchildren It is our solemn obligation to leave behind a planet upon which future generations can grow and prosper"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Schumer Statement On Biden Administration Moving To Release $1.3 Billion In Storm Aid And Removing Restrictions On $4.9 Billion In Aid For Puerto Rico
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Make no mistake: The Democratic Majority will compel the Senate to forcefully, relentlessly, and urgently address the climate crisis--beginning with work in all of the relevant committees under the new Democratic Chairs."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "The Biden administration is preparing a whole-of-government approach to combating climate change. The Democratic Majority will pursue a whole-of-Senate approach. We will forcefully, relentlessly, and urgently address climate change. We need bold climate action now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "I am proud President Biden is prioritizing the people of Puerto Rico and releasing $1.3 billion in aid to help our fellow Americans rebuild and prepare for future storms."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Gillibrand Announces Assignment To U.S. Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Feb. 1, 2021
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Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Adams - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge Army Corps Of Engineers To Evaluate Environmental Risks Of Proposed Waste Transfer Facility Near Seneca Lake
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Jan. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "With GM now going electric: Pay attention to my Clean Cars for America plan, a quick solution to getting combustion engines off the road. I'm proud Clean Cars for America is part of President Biden's plan to Build Back Better."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Ron Kind Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on the Biden Administration to Take Action to Protect Communities from PFAS Pollution
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Clarke & Barragán Reintroduce Legislation to Fight the Climate Crisis and Promote Clean Energy Microgrids
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Gillibrand, Delgado Announce "Rebuild Rural' Legislation, Bill Would Deliver Resources To New York's Rural Communities To Aid Response To Pandemic And Growing Economic Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Jan. 27, 2021
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Climate
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Donald Trump declared some fake emergency for his ineffective, wasteful wall. That wasn't an emergency. Declaring a national emergency for the climate crisis would be a giant step in the right direction. The climate crisis is an existential threat to our country and our planet."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 27, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.4 Million in Federal Economic Development Funding for Cornell Agricultural & Food Technology Park to Construct New 20,000 Square Foot "tech Farm 2" Building in City of Geneva, Ontario County
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2021
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Schumer Reveals: 1,000 Households in Madison County Still Do Not Have Sufficient -- or Any -- Access to Broadband; Senator, in First Meeting with President-Elect Biden's USDA Nominee, Renews Fight to Get $15 Million in USDA Grant Funding to Address the County's Internet Access Needs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 25, 2021
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Barragán & Clarke Reintroduce Energy Resilient Communities Act to Protect Critical Facilities During Power Outages and Fight the Climate Crisis
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2021
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Barragán & Clarke Reintroduce Energy Resilient Communities Act to Protect Critical Facilities During Power Outages and Fight the Climate Crisis
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "President Biden should declare a national emergency on the climate crisis. Donald Trump declared some fake emergency for his ineffective, wasteful wall. That wasn't an emergency. If there was ever an emergency, the climate crisis is an emergency."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "We will work to pass the THRIVE Agenda to fight climate change, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities. #TimeToTHRIVE"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 23, 2021
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Meng Statement on Biden Actions to Combat Food Insecurity
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Jan. 22, 2021
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Gillibrand: Ready To Work With Biden Administration To Tackle Hunger Crisis Exacerbated By Covid-19
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Jan. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Here's just some of what President Biden has already accomplished: Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement Ended the Muslim travel ban Safeguarded protections for Dreamers Halted the ineffective border wall"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 20, 2021
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Leader Schumer Statement on Biden-Harris Administration's Day One Executive Orders and Legislative Initiatives
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "From reversing the heinous Muslim Ban and inhumane family separation policies, to reentering the Paris Climate Agreement, to mitigating the spread of COVID and accelerating vaccine distribution: The executive orders from the Biden-Harris admin today are just the beginning."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "The Senate Democratic majority will take up bold legislation to defeat the climate crisis by investing in clean infrastructure and manufacturing. It will create millions of good jobs for Americans, regardless of zip code."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Letter to President-Elect Biden - Menendez, Booker Call for Strengthened Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil, Natural Gas Production
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Letter to President-Elect to Joe Biden - Feinstein, Heinrich, Colleagues Call for Strengthened Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil, Natural Gas Production
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. , President Elect - Heinrich Leads Senate Democrats In Call For Strengthened Regulations Of Methane Emissions From Oil, Natural Gas Production
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 12, 2021
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Last Week, in Personal Call to General Electric CEO, Schumer Pushes for GE to Manufacture Next-Generation Wind Turbine in New York and Create Hundreds of New Jobs; Senator Says Ge Could Help New York State Achieve Commitment to Develop 9,000 Megawatts of Offshore Wind Power by 2035 & Bring Green-Economy Jobs to Upstate NY
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2021
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Letter to RD James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Kaptur, Dingell, Joyce, Huizenga, Foster, Bergman Lead 21 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2021
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Jan. 5, 2021
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Tonko Denounces EPA Anti-Science Rule
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Jan. 4, 2021
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Tweet - "We need bold climate action now. I will fight side-by-side with the Biden-Harris climate team to pass a bold climate and clean-energy agenda."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $82 Million in Funding for Rochester Laser Lab in The FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "We're fighting to rebuild with a new era of technology, jobs, and clean energy. I'm standing side-by-side with @JumaaneWilliams and environmental justice orgs to fight for investment in a wind turbine hub in Sunset Park--a frontline community right here in Brooklyn."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 23, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm proud to talk with President-elect Biden's climate nominees I'll fight side-by-side with Rep. Deb Haaland, Jennifer Granholm, Michael Regan, Brenda Mallory, Gina McCarthy, & Ali Zaidi for a bold climate agenda to tackle the climate crisis and undo Trump's disastrous policies"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Her Horseracing Integrity And Safety Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Gillibrand Statement Following Meeting With Secretary Of Agriculture Nominee Tom Vilsack
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "We secured the 1st agreement to phase down hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs They're potent greenhouse gases Thanks to @SenatorCarper & so many @SenateDems, this is a step to fighting climate change We'll work with President-elect Biden to pass a bold climate and clean-energy agenda"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Welch, Clarke Introduce National Renewable Energy and Efficiency Standard Legislation
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Final 2020 Water Resource Development Act Includes Authorization of Critical Provisions for New York
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "These immensely qualified individuals bring a wealth of experience They'll be a stark contrast to the unqualified, polluter-friendly, fossil fuel-influenced Trump Cabinet I look forward to working with them to pass a bold climate and clean-energy agenda"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations - Gillibrand Calls For $16 Million In Funding To Combat The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "For decades, Big Oil has used big money and more to block action on climate change. I'm proud to see New York take this step forward in fighting the climate crisis. We need bold climate action now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet Joins Letter Opposing Last-Minute Oil and Gas Lease Sale & Seismic Exploration in Arctic Refuge
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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