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July 29, 2021 Tonko Delivers New Federal Support for Local, National Historic Sites Rep. Paul Tonko
July 29, 2021 Velázquez Secures Earmark Funding for Local Projects in Massive Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 29, 2021 All 10 Tonko-backed "Community Projects' Advance in House Budget Rep. Paul Tonko
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "Because Democrats delivered: The American economy is coming back Now, we must go further and #BuildBackBetter than before We must, and we will, rebuild our infrastructure, create millions of good-paying jobs, act on climate, and help American families" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "We will take bold action on climate in infrastructure legislation. We will re-establish America as a global leader in fighting the climate crisis, and put us on the path to meet @POTUS's bold climate commitments. And we will put people and justice front and center." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "As Majority Leader, I will not pass an infrastructure package that does not reduce carbon pollution at a scale commensurate with the urgent climate crisis we face. And that's exactly what Democrats will do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2021 Gillibrand Announces Eats Act To Expand Snap Benefits For Eligible College Students Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 27, 2021 Nadler & Blumenauer Introduce the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Heinrich, Lowenthal Lead Bicameral Letter Urging Interior Department To Reverse Course On Massive Arctic Drilling Project Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Matsui And Colleagues Urge Epa To Reinstate Waiver For California's Clean Car Standards Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "The climate crisis is already here. We will ensure that the Civilian Climate Corps helps fight the climate crisis, provides a ladder up into good-paying union jobs, and recruits from communities that have borne the burden of the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "Roads and bridges need repair Railways and transit need maintenance and modernization Sewer systems need expansion and renovation States need clean energy and resilient infrastructure to confront the climate crisis The Senate will keep working for bold action on infrastructure" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2021 Gillibrand Secures Key PFAS Provisions In NDAA To Address Testing And Remediation Of Toxic PFAS Chemicals At Military Installations And National Guard Facilities Across New York State Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 22, 2021 Tonko Introduces Bill to Spur U.S. Competitiveness & Drive Down Emissions Rep. Paul Tonko
July 22, 2021 Shaheen Leads Key PFAS Amendment to FY2022 NDAA to Set Deadline for PFAS Testing at DOD Facilities, Develop a Remediation Schedule for Contaminated Sites & Codify PFAS Task Force Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 21, 2021 Green New Deal for Public Schools Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 21, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Passage of Eagle Act, Hails Inclusion of Key Priorities Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Extreme wildfires across the West are becoming more common due to climate change, causing massive destruction and making the air we breathe unsafe all across the country. We must, and we will, take big bold measures to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Public Health and Safeguard Drinking Water Against Dangerous Chemicals Rep. Joe Morelle
July 21, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Passage of Eagle Act, Hails Inclusion of Key Priorities Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Hardworking immigrants were on the frontlines of the recovery from this pandemic. I was proud to stand with farm workers, Dreamers, and advocates pushing for a fix to our broken immigration system. This Senate will work to provide them a pathway to citizenship." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Addressing the climate crisis is a primary focus of our infrastructure work I'm using my power as Majority Leader to work for a big Civilian Climate Corps to: (special character) Create pathways to good-paying union jobs (special character) Invest in clean energy & climate solutions (special character) Work for economic justice" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "We will ensure that the Civilian Climate Corps helps fight the climate crisis, provides a ladder up into good-paying union jobs, and recruits from communities that have borne the burden of the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Once-in-a-generation opportunity to fight climate change & create paths to good-paying union jobs I'm standing with @SenMarkey @RonWyden @ChrisCoons @RepJoeNeguse @AOC @RepJudyChu @RepMarcyKaptur We're working for a big, bold Civilian Climate Corps in infrastructure legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "We have a broad coalition of activists, organizers, and elected officials pushing for a Civilian Climate Corps. And together, we will work to make it a reality." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 20, 2021 Climate Change Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "I was so proud to stand last week with organizers and advocates to fight to stop the plan to rebuild an NRG plant in Astoria. Because for too long, the people of western Queens have borne the brunt of far too many pollution-spewing power plants." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2021 Tonko Cheers GlobalFoundries Plan for Second Chip Manufacturing Facility in Capital Region Rep. Paul Tonko
July 16, 2021 Tonko Cheers as ALL 10 of his Capital Region "Community Projects" Appear in Appropriations Bill Text Rep. Paul Tonko
July 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader; the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; the Hon. Maria Cantwell, Chairwoman of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; the Hon. Roger Wicker, Ranking Member of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Hon. Sam Graves, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Moulton, Ocasio-Cortez, Costa, Markey and Gillibrand Lead Coalition of Democrats in Push for High-Speed Rail Funding Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Budget Democrats reached a landmark agreement on a budget resolution to pave the way for making the biggest investment in the middle class in decades to: Create jobs Rebuild infrastructure Act on climate Expand Medicare to vision, dental, and hearing More" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2021 American Jobs and Families Plan Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "The landmark budget resolution that Senate Budget Democrats reached agreement on last night will pave the way to fight the climate crisis and provide the most significant support for American families since the New Deal. And like @POTUS and I said: We're gonna get this done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Boost Electrification Of American Freight Fleets Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "The landmark budget resolution that Senate Budget Democrats reached agreement on will pave the way to fight climate change and provide the most significant support for American families since the New Deal. And that's exactly what the Senate Democratic Majority is going to do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Budget Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "I just stood with @SenSanders, @MarkWarner, & Sen Budget Dems to say we have an agreement on a budget resolution making the biggest investment in the middle class in decades to: Create jobs Rebuild infrastructure Act on climate Expand Medicare to vision, dental, and hearing More" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "We must, and we will, take big bold measures to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation. That includes creating a new Civilian Climate Corps. #AmericanJobsPlan" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Our infrastructure must become more resilient to extreme weather We must use infrastructure investment to reduce carbon & combat climate change Investing in both will create good-paying American jobs We must, and we will, take big bold action in infrastructure legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Extreme weather across America is only becoming more common, putting our agriculture, our infrastructure, our economy, and people at grave risk. We must, and we will, take big bold action to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Climate and Infrastructure Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 7, 2021 Tweet - "We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront the climate crisis and create millions of middle-class union jobs. Creating a new Civilian Climate Corps is a key step. I'll work to include a big, bold CCC in @POTUS' #AmericanJobsPlan and #AmericanFamiliesPlan." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 7, 2021 Tweet - "Creating a Civilian Climate Corps in the #AmericanJobsPlan & #AmericanFamiliesPlan will help confront the climate crisis and train people for union jobs. I'll work in NY with @sunrisemvmt, @sunrisemvmtnyc, community orgs, and unions on a shared vision for a big, bold CCC." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2021 Tonko Heralds House Passage of AQUA Act in Major Infrastructure Plan Rep. Paul Tonko
June 30, 2021 Schumer Statement On President Biden's Signing Of Congressional Review Act Resolution To Reinstate Methane Emissions Standards To Protect Public Health And Tackle The Climate Crisis Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Representatives Panetta And Carbajal Lead Letter Urging Interior Department To Designate The Monarch Butterfly An Endangered Species Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
June 28, 2021 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce Innovative Environmental Legislation Rep. Claudia Tenney
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to help launch a global competition to create a climate-focused research and education hub on Governors Island. In New York--We have the passion to tackle climate change in a smart, speedy, scientific, just, equitable, progressive way." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2021 Major Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) Project Milestone Hit Rep. Andrew Garbarino
Date Title Politician
July 29, 2021 Tonko Delivers New Federal Support for Local, National Historic Sites Rep.Paul Tonko
July 29, 2021 Velázquez Secures Earmark Funding for Local Projects in Massive Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 29, 2021 All 10 Tonko-backed "Community Projects' Advance in House Budget Rep.Paul Tonko
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "Because Democrats delivered: The American economy is coming back Now, we must go further and #BuildBackBetter than before We must, and we will, rebuild our infrastructure, create millions of good-paying jobs, act on climate, and help American families" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "We will take bold action on climate in infrastructure legislation. We will re-establish America as a global leader in fighting the climate crisis, and put us on the path to meet @POTUS's bold climate commitments. And we will put people and justice front and center." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "As Majority Leader, I will not pass an infrastructure package that does not reduce carbon pollution at a scale commensurate with the urgent climate crisis we face. And that's exactly what Democrats will do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2021 Gillibrand Announces Eats Act To Expand Snap Benefits For Eligible College Students Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 27, 2021 Nadler & Blumenauer Introduce the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Heinrich, Lowenthal Lead Bicameral Letter Urging Interior Department To Reverse Course On Massive Arctic Drilling Project Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Matsui And Colleagues Urge Epa To Reinstate Waiver For California's Clean Car Standards Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "The climate crisis is already here. We will ensure that the Civilian Climate Corps helps fight the climate crisis, provides a ladder up into good-paying union jobs, and recruits from communities that have borne the burden of the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "Roads and bridges need repair Railways and transit need maintenance and modernization Sewer systems need expansion and renovation States need clean energy and resilient infrastructure to confront the climate crisis The Senate will keep working for bold action on infrastructure" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2021 Gillibrand Secures Key PFAS Provisions In NDAA To Address Testing And Remediation Of Toxic PFAS Chemicals At Military Installations And National Guard Facilities Across New York State Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 22, 2021 Tonko Introduces Bill to Spur U.S. Competitiveness & Drive Down Emissions Rep.Paul Tonko
July 22, 2021 Shaheen Leads Key PFAS Amendment to FY2022 NDAA to Set Deadline for PFAS Testing at DOD Facilities, Develop a Remediation Schedule for Contaminated Sites & Codify PFAS Task Force Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 21, 2021 Green New Deal for Public Schools Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 21, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Passage of Eagle Act, Hails Inclusion of Key Priorities Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Extreme wildfires across the West are becoming more common due to climate change, causing massive destruction and making the air we breathe unsafe all across the country. We must, and we will, take big bold measures to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Public Health and Safeguard Drinking Water Against Dangerous Chemicals Rep.Joe Morelle
July 21, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Passage of Eagle Act, Hails Inclusion of Key Priorities Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Hardworking immigrants were on the frontlines of the recovery from this pandemic. I was proud to stand with farm workers, Dreamers, and advocates pushing for a fix to our broken immigration system. This Senate will work to provide them a pathway to citizenship." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Addressing the climate crisis is a primary focus of our infrastructure work I'm using my power as Majority Leader to work for a big Civilian Climate Corps to: (special character) Create pathways to good-paying union jobs (special character) Invest in clean energy & climate solutions (special character) Work for economic justice" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "We will ensure that the Civilian Climate Corps helps fight the climate crisis, provides a ladder up into good-paying union jobs, and recruits from communities that have borne the burden of the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Once-in-a-generation opportunity to fight climate change & create paths to good-paying union jobs I'm standing with @SenMarkey @RonWyden @ChrisCoons @RepJoeNeguse @AOC @RepJudyChu @RepMarcyKaptur We're working for a big, bold Civilian Climate Corps in infrastructure legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "We have a broad coalition of activists, organizers, and elected officials pushing for a Civilian Climate Corps. And together, we will work to make it a reality." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 20, 2021 Climate Change Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "I was so proud to stand last week with organizers and advocates to fight to stop the plan to rebuild an NRG plant in Astoria. Because for too long, the people of western Queens have borne the brunt of far too many pollution-spewing power plants." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2021 Tonko Cheers GlobalFoundries Plan for Second Chip Manufacturing Facility in Capital Region Rep.Paul Tonko
July 16, 2021 Tonko Cheers as ALL 10 of his Capital Region "Community Projects" Appear in Appropriations Bill Text Rep.Paul Tonko
July 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader; the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; the Hon. Maria Cantwell, Chairwoman of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; the Hon. Roger Wicker, Ranking Member of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Hon. Sam Graves, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Moulton, Ocasio-Cortez, Costa, Markey and Gillibrand Lead Coalition of Democrats in Push for High-Speed Rail Funding Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Budget Democrats reached a landmark agreement on a budget resolution to pave the way for making the biggest investment in the middle class in decades to: Create jobs Rebuild infrastructure Act on climate Expand Medicare to vision, dental, and hearing More" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2021 American Jobs and Families Plan Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "The landmark budget resolution that Senate Budget Democrats reached agreement on last night will pave the way to fight the climate crisis and provide the most significant support for American families since the New Deal. And like @POTUS and I said: We're gonna get this done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Boost Electrification Of American Freight Fleets Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "The landmark budget resolution that Senate Budget Democrats reached agreement on will pave the way to fight climate change and provide the most significant support for American families since the New Deal. And that's exactly what the Senate Democratic Majority is going to do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Budget Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "I just stood with @SenSanders, @MarkWarner, & Sen Budget Dems to say we have an agreement on a budget resolution making the biggest investment in the middle class in decades to: Create jobs Rebuild infrastructure Act on climate Expand Medicare to vision, dental, and hearing More" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "We must, and we will, take big bold measures to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation. That includes creating a new Civilian Climate Corps. #AmericanJobsPlan" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Our infrastructure must become more resilient to extreme weather We must use infrastructure investment to reduce carbon & combat climate change Investing in both will create good-paying American jobs We must, and we will, take big bold action in infrastructure legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Extreme weather across America is only becoming more common, putting our agriculture, our infrastructure, our economy, and people at grave risk. We must, and we will, take big bold action to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Climate and Infrastructure Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 7, 2021 Tweet - "We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront the climate crisis and create millions of middle-class union jobs. Creating a new Civilian Climate Corps is a key step. I'll work to include a big, bold CCC in @POTUS' #AmericanJobsPlan and #AmericanFamiliesPlan." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 7, 2021 Tweet - "Creating a Civilian Climate Corps in the #AmericanJobsPlan & #AmericanFamiliesPlan will help confront the climate crisis and train people for union jobs. I'll work in NY with @sunrisemvmt, @sunrisemvmtnyc, community orgs, and unions on a shared vision for a big, bold CCC." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2021 Tonko Heralds House Passage of AQUA Act in Major Infrastructure Plan Rep.Paul Tonko
June 30, 2021 Schumer Statement On President Biden's Signing Of Congressional Review Act Resolution To Reinstate Methane Emissions Standards To Protect Public Health And Tackle The Climate Crisis Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Representatives Panetta And Carbajal Lead Letter Urging Interior Department To Designate The Monarch Butterfly An Endangered Species Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
June 28, 2021 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce Innovative Environmental Legislation Rep.Claudia Tenney
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to help launch a global competition to create a climate-focused research and education hub on Governors Island. In New York--We have the passion to tackle climate change in a smart, speedy, scientific, just, equitable, progressive way." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2021 Major Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) Project Milestone Hit Rep.Andrew Garbarino
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