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March 18, 2021 Bennet, Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Plant 1.2 Billion Trees on National Forests Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
March 18, 2021 Congressman Torres Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills Rep. Ritchie Torres
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to clean vehicles. I'm so proud it's part of President Biden's plan to #BuildBackBetter." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary - Gillibrand Calls On USDA To Prioritize New York-Grown Healthy Foods In New Food Purchase And Distribution Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 16, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representatives Cohen, Schakowsky, Buchanan, and Fitzpatrick Lead More than 100 Members Asking Secretary Vilsack to Publish Rule Preventing Horse "Soring" Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary - Gillibrand, Joined By NYC Public Advocate Williams And Children's Aid Vice President, Announces Major Bicameral Push To Review And Update Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infant, Children (WIC) Food Packages Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 12, 2021 Gillibrand Meets With New NRC Chair, Raises Concerns About Indian Point Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "Bold action on climate calls for building a more just society That's why I've partnered with @SenMarkey and grassroots orgs to reintroduce the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis and create millions of #GoodJobsForAll Americans, regardless of zip code." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2021 EPA Selects Push Buffalo to Receive $200,000 Brownfields Job Training Grant to Build a Skilled Environmental Workforce in Economically Distressed Communities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2021 Letter to Steve Dickson, Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration - Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus Send Letter to FAA on Aircraft Noise Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 10, 2021 Nominations Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2021 Stefanik Votes Against Pelosi's Partisan Covid-19 Package Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 10, 2021 Velázquez Introduces Bill to Promote Corporate Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement and Investments in Clean Energy Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan provides more than $10 billion to support America's agriculture And sets aside roughly half of it for disadvantaged communities, particularly Black farmers. Big, bold, urgent COVID relief is on the way" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2021 Rep. Crawford Introduces Legislation to Create an Intelligence Office in USDA Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "I just filed cloture to move ahead on the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland to be Secretary of the Interior. She will be the first Native American Cabinet Secretary. Rep. Deb Haaland will be confirmed by the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2021 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Establish Office of Intelligence at Usda Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "This week, the Senate will confirm: Rep. Marcia Fudge to serve as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Merrick Garland to serve as Attorney General. Michael Regan to serve as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2021 Stefanik Cosponsors Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Bold action on climate means investing in clean infrastructure and manufacturing. That's why I've partnered with @SenMarkey and grassroots orgs to reintroduce the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis and create millions of good jobs for Americans, regardless of zip code." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2021 Bill to Restore Native Plants in National Parks Introduced by Sens. Collins, Cantwell and Reps. Cartwright, Stefanik Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 2, 2021 Tonko, Pallone, Rush Introduce Landmark Legislation to Combat the Climate Crisis Rep. Paul Tonko
March 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Leopoldo Miranda, Southeast Region Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - McEachin Leads More Than 30 Colleagues in Letter Urging FWS to Save the American Red Wolf Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the Untied States - Duckworth, Mceachin Urge Biden to Continue Taking Bold Action for Environmental Justice Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Clarke Introduces Legislation to Create 200,000 EV Charging Stations in Underserved Communities by 2030 Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2021 During Visit To Farmingdale Fire Dept, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Protect Firefighters From Toxic PFAS Chemical Exposure Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 22, 2021 During Visit To City Of Newburgh Fire Dept, Senator Gillibrand And Congressman Maloney Announce Legislation To Protect Firefighters From Toxic PFAS Chemical Exposure Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 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 Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The United States has officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement. The time for bold, collective action on the climate crisis is now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2021 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jane Nishida, Acting Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Velázquez Calls on the EPA to Restore Coal Ash Safeguards Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 17, 2021 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 17, 2021 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 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 17, 2021 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 12, 2021 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 Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Heinrich Leads 12 Senate Democrats In Effort To Ramp Up Electrification Of Federal Vehicles Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden - Bennet Joins 12 Senate Democrats in Effort to Ramp Up Electrification of Federal Vehicles Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2021 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2021 Chairman Tonko Delivers Opening Statement for Climate Subcommittee Hearing Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 9, 2021 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 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Road and Infrastructure Repairs in The Town of Owego Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Booker, Warren, Gillibrand, Smith, Warnock, and Leahy Announce Comprehensive Bill to Address the History of Discrimination in Federal Agricultural Policy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 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 Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Congressman Panetta Calls for Monarch Protections Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2021 Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Date Title Politician
March 18, 2021 Bennet, Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Plant 1.2 Billion Trees on National Forests Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
March 18, 2021 Congressman Torres Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills Rep.Ritchie Torres
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to clean vehicles. I'm so proud it's part of President Biden's plan to #BuildBackBetter." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary - Gillibrand Calls On USDA To Prioritize New York-Grown Healthy Foods In New Food Purchase And Distribution Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 16, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representatives Cohen, Schakowsky, Buchanan, and Fitzpatrick Lead More than 100 Members Asking Secretary Vilsack to Publish Rule Preventing Horse "Soring" Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary - Gillibrand, Joined By NYC Public Advocate Williams And Children's Aid Vice President, Announces Major Bicameral Push To Review And Update Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infant, Children (WIC) Food Packages Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 12, 2021 Gillibrand Meets With New NRC Chair, Raises Concerns About Indian Point Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "Bold action on climate calls for building a more just society That's why I've partnered with @SenMarkey and grassroots orgs to reintroduce the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis and create millions of #GoodJobsForAll Americans, regardless of zip code." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2021 EPA Selects Push Buffalo to Receive $200,000 Brownfields Job Training Grant to Build a Skilled Environmental Workforce in Economically Distressed Communities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2021 Letter to Steve Dickson, Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration - Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus Send Letter to FAA on Aircraft Noise Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 10, 2021 Nominations Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2021 Stefanik Votes Against Pelosi's Partisan Covid-19 Package Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 10, 2021 Velázquez Introduces Bill to Promote Corporate Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement and Investments in Clean Energy Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan provides more than $10 billion to support America's agriculture And sets aside roughly half of it for disadvantaged communities, particularly Black farmers. Big, bold, urgent COVID relief is on the way" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2021 Rep. Crawford Introduces Legislation to Create an Intelligence Office in USDA Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "I just filed cloture to move ahead on the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland to be Secretary of the Interior. She will be the first Native American Cabinet Secretary. Rep. Deb Haaland will be confirmed by the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2021 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Establish Office of Intelligence at Usda Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "This week, the Senate will confirm: Rep. Marcia Fudge to serve as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Merrick Garland to serve as Attorney General. Michael Regan to serve as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2021 Stefanik Cosponsors Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Bold action on climate means investing in clean infrastructure and manufacturing. That's why I've partnered with @SenMarkey and grassroots orgs to reintroduce the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis and create millions of good jobs for Americans, regardless of zip code." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2021 Bill to Restore Native Plants in National Parks Introduced by Sens. Collins, Cantwell and Reps. Cartwright, Stefanik Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 2, 2021 Tonko, Pallone, Rush Introduce Landmark Legislation to Combat the Climate Crisis Rep.Paul Tonko
March 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Leopoldo Miranda, Southeast Region Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - McEachin Leads More Than 30 Colleagues in Letter Urging FWS to Save the American Red Wolf Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the Untied States - Duckworth, Mceachin Urge Biden to Continue Taking Bold Action for Environmental Justice Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Clarke Introduces Legislation to Create 200,000 EV Charging Stations in Underserved Communities by 2030 Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2021 During Visit To Farmingdale Fire Dept, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Protect Firefighters From Toxic PFAS Chemical Exposure Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 22, 2021 During Visit To City Of Newburgh Fire Dept, Senator Gillibrand And Congressman Maloney Announce Legislation To Protect Firefighters From Toxic PFAS Chemical Exposure Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 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 Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The United States has officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement. The time for bold, collective action on the climate crisis is now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2021 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jane Nishida, Acting Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Velázquez Calls on the EPA to Restore Coal Ash Safeguards Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 17, 2021 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 17, 2021 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 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 17, 2021 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 12, 2021 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 Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Heinrich Leads 12 Senate Democrats In Effort To Ramp Up Electrification Of Federal Vehicles Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden - Bennet Joins 12 Senate Democrats in Effort to Ramp Up Electrification of Federal Vehicles Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2021 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2021 Chairman Tonko Delivers Opening Statement for Climate Subcommittee Hearing Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 9, 2021 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 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Road and Infrastructure Repairs in The Town of Owego Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Booker, Warren, Gillibrand, Smith, Warnock, and Leahy Announce Comprehensive Bill to Address the History of Discrimination in Federal Agricultural Policy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 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 Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Congressman Panetta Calls for Monarch Protections Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2021 Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
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