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Oct. 22, 2019
Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer: Lasalle park & ward pumping station's $100m revitalization in danger from crumbling seawall; Feds have yet to approve emergency funding for 100% of project, +$5m, putting city's renaissance on hold; senator urges Feds to approve project & get shovels in the ground ASAP
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Calls on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to Take Action to Ensure Safety of Baby Food
Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 21, 2019
Tweet - "It's outrageous that President Trump's admin deliberately defied Congress to stall aid for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico. Families are paying the price for this delay. The administration must release these funds we fought so hard to secure for the people of Puerto Rico."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2019
Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle, Foodlink Condemn Proposed Cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 18, 2019
Committee Leaders Release GAO Report Detailing Steps DOE Must Take to Address Environmental Liabilities
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to undo a regulation from this administration. And today, we're forcing a vote in the Senate to undo President @realDonaldTrump's so-called "Affordable Clean Energy Rule" that actually weakens efforts to fight the climate crisis."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019
S.J. Res. 53
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump has failed to offer any proposal to address climate change In almost every case, his policies and executive actions have made the dangers of the climate crisis worse And Senate Republicans demonstrated today that they are willing to bury their heads in the sand"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, and the Hon. Matthew Lohr, Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation Service - Schumer: In the wake of 18-day forest fire that ravaged picturesque Dutchess & Putnam county mountains and natural land, Feds should step in & lend a hand; senator urges U.S. Forest Service to collaborate with local officials to identify & secure federal $$$ to restore Hudson Valley natural beauty
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "It's long past time for us to act to fight the climate crisis. That's why we're forcing a vote today in the Senate to undo President @realDonaldTrump's rule that actually weakens efforts to fight the climate crisis."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019
Following his push, Schumer announces agriculture appropriations bill includes a vital provision to update unfair protein crediting system, making greek yogurt more economical in national school meal programs & supporting dairy industry
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secetary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Gillibrand calls on Trump Administration to immediately release critical home heating funding for low-income seniors and families at highest level possible
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Senate Legislative Agenda
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Over the next few weeks, Senate Democrats will force Republicans to vote on: Whether to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions or not, Whether to protect middle-class families from a tax hike or not, Whether to protect our climate or not."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2019
Schumer Announces, Following His Push, New & Highest Ever 5-Year, $409.9 Million Work Agreement Between Rochester Laser Lab and Federal Dept. of Energy; Senator Says Agreement Is Critical for Lab to Continue Groundbreaking National Security Research
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "We won't sit around & wait for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to wake up and finally take action to fight climate change We're going to force a Senate vote to repeal the rule from @realDonaldTrump's admin that weakens carbon emissions standards for power plants"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Expansion of Mandela Market on Buffalo's East Side
Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Oct. 10, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces $1.5 Million Available to School Districts Through State's Farm-To-School Program
Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Oct. 9, 2019
Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019
Tweet - "New York couldn't be more proud of SUNY @BinghamtonU's Professor Whittingham for winning the #NobelPrize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research on lithium-ion batteries. His work has helped transform our energy capacity in the U.S. and revolutionize our energy economy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - After decades of arsenic seeping into Putnam drinking water & soil, Schumer calls on EPA to put Kent mine on national priorities clean-up list ASAP; senator demands EPA clean up the mess ASAP & finally restore public health and peace of mind in Putnam
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019
At Boehm farm and orchard in Greene County, Schumer touts recently-secured fix to crop research program, which will maintain & secure Upstate NY's position as a national leader in apple production
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Tim Thomas, Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission - Schumer: Delaware County's $400m tourism industry, hundreds of businesses, thousands of residents and countless yearly visitors jeopardized by lack of early flood notification system; senator pushes to secure federal grant to install long-sought and desperately-needed audible extreme weather alert system
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Matthew Donovan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, the Hon. Scott Rice, Lt. Gen. of the U.S. Air Force, and the Hon. Rick Cotton, Executive Dir. of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - Schumer reveals: Bureaucratic red tape has held up vital PFOS filtration system at recreation pond for months; senator urges Air Force, Air National Guard & Port Authority to iron out issues--ASAP--finally implement critical remediation measures & start cleaning up the mess DOD made
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 30, 2019
Schumer announces successful effort to fix matching requirement in specialty crop research program that jeopardized millions in Fed funding for Cornell University & Upstate Ag. as part of recently-passed federal budget extension
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019
Warner & Kaine join Van Hollen & Capito to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Resources for Chesapeake Bay Conservation
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "So proud @SenDemsClimate Committee met with #NYRenews. They were essential to help to pass New York's Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act, the most robust climate bill passed by any state. New York is a leader on climate change helping show America the way!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "This is too important to just wait for @realDonaldTrump and the @SenateGOP. That's why the @SenDemsClimate Committee came to NYC today. It's climate week at the UN. And we sent a message to the business and the international communities on the climate crisis."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019
Wittman, Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Celebrate Urban Wildlife Refuges
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Velázquez on Inspector General MDC Report
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to John Pettigrew, Chief Executive of the National Grid - Lawmakers Press National Grid on Gas Moratorium
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces New and Extended Power Allocations That Support More Than 4,100 Jobs Around New York State
Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces City of Buffalo and Erie County Among 16 New Certified Climate Smart Communities
Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Committee leaders echo scientists' concerns with EPA's risk evaluation of toxic chemical PV29
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Committee releases GAO report warning of cyberscecurity risks facing U.S. electric grid
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Environment and climate change subcommittee to markup 15 bills on Thursday
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Letter to Hon. George Ervin "Sonny" Perdue III, United States Secretary of Agriculture - As New York Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Struggle With Produce-Pricing Crisis, Gillibrand Calls on USDA to Investigate Why Prices Paid to Farmers Aren't Keeping Up With the Market
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 24, 2019
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Velázquez Wants Comprehensive Review of Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Program
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Conflicts of interest. Ethical concerns. Ideologues opposed to the missions of the agencies to which they're nominated. The Trump administration's made a mockery of the appointments process in the Senate. Appointing Daniel Jorjani for @Interior's Solicitor is another example."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - All Committee Democrats to Secretary Perdue: Proposed Rule Strips Free School Meals from More Than 500,000 Low-Income Children
Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Sept. 23, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud that New York is hosting world leaders for today's #ClimateActionSummit. Because we must act to fight climate change now. This is for our planet. This is for our kids. This is for our grandkids."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposal to Take Away Food Assistance from Millions of Americans
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to the amazing firefighters and first responders working to stop the fires in the Hudson Valley. We'll be monitoring the situation on Sugarloaf Mountain, Breakneck Ridge, and in the surrounding areas."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Meng Stands With Students to Support Teaching Climate Change in Schools
Rep. Grace Meng
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "RT if you agree: It's long past time to act on climate change. #ClimateStrike"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "This is my climate change story This is how I think about it This is for our planet, our kids, our grandkids This is for my grandson Noah The energy in New York's streets today as students stand up to demand action on climate change is incredible We must act now #ClimateStrike"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "The energy these students from @350 showed me this week is outstanding. I'm so proud they're standing up to fight climate change. Because it's long past time to act. #ClimateStrike"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "The energy in the streets of New York today as students and more stand up to demand action on climate change is incredible. This is for our planet. This is for our kids. This is for our grandkids. This is for my grandson, Noah. And it's time to act. Now. #ClimateStrike"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "It is shameful that two years after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, Puerto Rico is still unable to access more than $18.4 billion in federally appropriated resources because of the Trump administration's stonewalling."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Proud of the over 670 @DiscoveryIncTV volunteers participating in community service for Impact Day across New York City, from conducting environmental stewardship at Riverside Park, to exploring the Bronx Zoo with public schools, to creating baby box kits for new parents."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Our agricultural relief program should help ALL farmers suffering price declines or natural disasters But the president turned it into a giant slush fund--sending too much to foreign agri-businesses & the wrong crops Now we won requirements to bring transparency & accountability"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Raskin Urges President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
New York Congressmembers Object to Proposed SNAP Rule Set to Take Food Away From 87,000 New Yorkers
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "There is no excuse for denying our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico the funding they need to recover Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to stop @realDonaldTrump from taking money from projects in Puerto Rico to fund his expensive ineffective border wall"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019
Tonko Selected Among Colleagues to Negotiate Defense Bill Between House and Senate
Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration is planning to finalize a rule that would block any state from getting ahead of the federal government to deal with carbon pollution from cars. President @realDonaldTrump's position is essentially: "No California, I insist that you pollute more.""
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "RT if you agree: The energy these students with @350 are taking to the streets when they rally on climate change is incredible. I'm so proud to meet with them to talk about how climate change will affect all of us."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - With Less Than Two Weeks To Go Until National Flood Insurance Program Expires, Gillibrand Urges Senate To Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program Immediately; Ensure Any Legislation Includes Her Reforms To End Problems Plaguing Broken And Corrupt System
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 17, 2019
Stefanik Signs Letter to Mayor De Blasio Opposing Proposed Flavored Milk Ban
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to Mayor de Blasio - Brindisi Reveals: Rash Thinking by NYC Officials Could Spoil Thousands of AG Jobs Across Upstate, Including Our Area; Congressman Pushes to Prevent Ban on Kids' Milk Choices Before It's Too Late; Health is Moderation Not Bans
Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee leaders demand answers from EPA on agency's efforts to systemically weaken the role of science
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "The decision by @realDonaldTrump's administration not to grant temporary protected status to immigrants from the Bahamas already residing here in America shows a lack of compassion for a nation ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. We must do more to help."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019
Bennet, Markey, Cantwell, Carper, Schumer and Udall Introduce Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Board of Directors of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Rep. Adriano Espaillat of Congress in Letter Opposing Opic Investment in Argentina Fracking Projects
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Dangerous doors-off flights are meant for professional photographers--not social media enthusiasts & innocent dogs Now that FlyNYON says they'll do right by animals--they should consider the same for people and axe dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you so much for working together on this, @PETA. Dangerous doors-off flights are not meant for social media enthusiasts & their innocent dogs. And now, FlyNYON should consider axing these dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 9, 2019
House passes bipartisan bill to reduce harmful diesel pollution
Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 22, 2019
Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer: Lasalle park & ward pumping station's $100m revitalization in danger from crumbling seawall; Feds have yet to approve emergency funding for 100% of project, +$5m, putting city's renaissance on hold; senator urges Feds to approve project & get shovels in the ground ASAP
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Calls on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to Take Action to Ensure Safety of Baby Food
Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 21, 2019
Tweet - "It's outrageous that President Trump's admin deliberately defied Congress to stall aid for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico. Families are paying the price for this delay. The administration must release these funds we fought so hard to secure for the people of Puerto Rico."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2019
Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle, Foodlink Condemn Proposed Cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 18, 2019
Committee Leaders Release GAO Report Detailing Steps DOE Must Take to Address Environmental Liabilities
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to undo a regulation from this administration. And today, we're forcing a vote in the Senate to undo President @realDonaldTrump's so-called "Affordable Clean Energy Rule" that actually weakens efforts to fight the climate crisis."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019
S.J. Res. 53
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump has failed to offer any proposal to address climate change In almost every case, his policies and executive actions have made the dangers of the climate crisis worse And Senate Republicans demonstrated today that they are willing to bury their heads in the sand"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, and the Hon. Matthew Lohr, Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation Service - Schumer: In the wake of 18-day forest fire that ravaged picturesque Dutchess & Putnam county mountains and natural land, Feds should step in & lend a hand; senator urges U.S. Forest Service to collaborate with local officials to identify & secure federal $$$ to restore Hudson Valley natural beauty
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "It's long past time for us to act to fight the climate crisis. That's why we're forcing a vote today in the Senate to undo President @realDonaldTrump's rule that actually weakens efforts to fight the climate crisis."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019
Following his push, Schumer announces agriculture appropriations bill includes a vital provision to update unfair protein crediting system, making greek yogurt more economical in national school meal programs & supporting dairy industry
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secetary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Gillibrand calls on Trump Administration to immediately release critical home heating funding for low-income seniors and families at highest level possible
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Senate Legislative Agenda
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Over the next few weeks, Senate Democrats will force Republicans to vote on: Whether to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions or not, Whether to protect middle-class families from a tax hike or not, Whether to protect our climate or not."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2019
Schumer Announces, Following His Push, New & Highest Ever 5-Year, $409.9 Million Work Agreement Between Rochester Laser Lab and Federal Dept. of Energy; Senator Says Agreement Is Critical for Lab to Continue Groundbreaking National Security Research
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019
Tweet - "We won't sit around & wait for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to wake up and finally take action to fight climate change We're going to force a Senate vote to repeal the rule from @realDonaldTrump's admin that weakens carbon emissions standards for power plants"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Expansion of Mandela Market on Buffalo's East Side
Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Oct. 10, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces $1.5 Million Available to School Districts Through State's Farm-To-School Program
Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Oct. 9, 2019
Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019
Tweet - "New York couldn't be more proud of SUNY @BinghamtonU's Professor Whittingham for winning the #NobelPrize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research on lithium-ion batteries. His work has helped transform our energy capacity in the U.S. and revolutionize our energy economy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - After decades of arsenic seeping into Putnam drinking water & soil, Schumer calls on EPA to put Kent mine on national priorities clean-up list ASAP; senator demands EPA clean up the mess ASAP & finally restore public health and peace of mind in Putnam
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019
At Boehm farm and orchard in Greene County, Schumer touts recently-secured fix to crop research program, which will maintain & secure Upstate NY's position as a national leader in apple production
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Tim Thomas, Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission - Schumer: Delaware County's $400m tourism industry, hundreds of businesses, thousands of residents and countless yearly visitors jeopardized by lack of early flood notification system; senator pushes to secure federal grant to install long-sought and desperately-needed audible extreme weather alert system
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Matthew Donovan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, the Hon. Scott Rice, Lt. Gen. of the U.S. Air Force, and the Hon. Rick Cotton, Executive Dir. of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - Schumer reveals: Bureaucratic red tape has held up vital PFOS filtration system at recreation pond for months; senator urges Air Force, Air National Guard & Port Authority to iron out issues--ASAP--finally implement critical remediation measures & start cleaning up the mess DOD made
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 30, 2019
Schumer announces successful effort to fix matching requirement in specialty crop research program that jeopardized millions in Fed funding for Cornell University & Upstate Ag. as part of recently-passed federal budget extension
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019
Warner & Kaine join Van Hollen & Capito to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Resources for Chesapeake Bay Conservation
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "So proud @SenDemsClimate Committee met with #NYRenews. They were essential to help to pass New York's Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act, the most robust climate bill passed by any state. New York is a leader on climate change helping show America the way!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019
Tweet - "This is too important to just wait for @realDonaldTrump and the @SenateGOP. That's why the @SenDemsClimate Committee came to NYC today. It's climate week at the UN. And we sent a message to the business and the international communities on the climate crisis."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019
Wittman, Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Celebrate Urban Wildlife Refuges
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Velázquez on Inspector General MDC Report
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to John Pettigrew, Chief Executive of the National Grid - Lawmakers Press National Grid on Gas Moratorium
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces New and Extended Power Allocations That Support More Than 4,100 Jobs Around New York State
Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces City of Buffalo and Erie County Among 16 New Certified Climate Smart Communities
Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Committee leaders echo scientists' concerns with EPA's risk evaluation of toxic chemical PV29
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Committee releases GAO report warning of cyberscecurity risks facing U.S. electric grid
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Environment and climate change subcommittee to markup 15 bills on Thursday
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Letter to Hon. George Ervin "Sonny" Perdue III, United States Secretary of Agriculture - As New York Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Struggle With Produce-Pricing Crisis, Gillibrand Calls on USDA to Investigate Why Prices Paid to Farmers Aren't Keeping Up With the Market
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 24, 2019
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Velázquez Wants Comprehensive Review of Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Program
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 24, 2019
Tweet - "Conflicts of interest. Ethical concerns. Ideologues opposed to the missions of the agencies to which they're nominated. The Trump administration's made a mockery of the appointments process in the Senate. Appointing Daniel Jorjani for @Interior's Solicitor is another example."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - All Committee Democrats to Secretary Perdue: Proposed Rule Strips Free School Meals from More Than 500,000 Low-Income Children
Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Sept. 23, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud that New York is hosting world leaders for today's #ClimateActionSummit. Because we must act to fight climate change now. This is for our planet. This is for our kids. This is for our grandkids."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposal to Take Away Food Assistance from Millions of Americans
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to the amazing firefighters and first responders working to stop the fires in the Hudson Valley. We'll be monitoring the situation on Sugarloaf Mountain, Breakneck Ridge, and in the surrounding areas."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Meng Stands With Students to Support Teaching Climate Change in Schools
Rep.Grace Meng
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "RT if you agree: It's long past time to act on climate change. #ClimateStrike"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "This is my climate change story This is how I think about it This is for our planet, our kids, our grandkids This is for my grandson Noah The energy in New York's streets today as students stand up to demand action on climate change is incredible We must act now #ClimateStrike"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "The energy these students from @350 showed me this week is outstanding. I'm so proud they're standing up to fight climate change. Because it's long past time to act. #ClimateStrike"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "The energy in the streets of New York today as students and more stand up to demand action on climate change is incredible. This is for our planet. This is for our kids. This is for our grandkids. This is for my grandson, Noah. And it's time to act. Now. #ClimateStrike"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "It is shameful that two years after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, Puerto Rico is still unable to access more than $18.4 billion in federally appropriated resources because of the Trump administration's stonewalling."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Proud of the over 670 @DiscoveryIncTV volunteers participating in community service for Impact Day across New York City, from conducting environmental stewardship at Riverside Park, to exploring the Bronx Zoo with public schools, to creating baby box kits for new parents."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Our agricultural relief program should help ALL farmers suffering price declines or natural disasters But the president turned it into a giant slush fund--sending too much to foreign agri-businesses & the wrong crops Now we won requirements to bring transparency & accountability"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Raskin Urges President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
New York Congressmembers Object to Proposed SNAP Rule Set to Take Food Away From 87,000 New Yorkers
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "There is no excuse for denying our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico the funding they need to recover Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to stop @realDonaldTrump from taking money from projects in Puerto Rico to fund his expensive ineffective border wall"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019
Tonko Selected Among Colleagues to Negotiate Defense Bill Between House and Senate
Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration is planning to finalize a rule that would block any state from getting ahead of the federal government to deal with carbon pollution from cars. President @realDonaldTrump's position is essentially: "No California, I insist that you pollute more.""
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "RT if you agree: The energy these students with @350 are taking to the streets when they rally on climate change is incredible. I'm so proud to meet with them to talk about how climate change will affect all of us."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - With Less Than Two Weeks To Go Until National Flood Insurance Program Expires, Gillibrand Urges Senate To Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program Immediately; Ensure Any Legislation Includes Her Reforms To End Problems Plaguing Broken And Corrupt System
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 17, 2019
Stefanik Signs Letter to Mayor De Blasio Opposing Proposed Flavored Milk Ban
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to Mayor de Blasio - Brindisi Reveals: Rash Thinking by NYC Officials Could Spoil Thousands of AG Jobs Across Upstate, Including Our Area; Congressman Pushes to Prevent Ban on Kids' Milk Choices Before It's Too Late; Health is Moderation Not Bans
Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee leaders demand answers from EPA on agency's efforts to systemically weaken the role of science
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "The decision by @realDonaldTrump's administration not to grant temporary protected status to immigrants from the Bahamas already residing here in America shows a lack of compassion for a nation ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. We must do more to help."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019
Bennet, Markey, Cantwell, Carper, Schumer and Udall Introduce Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Board of Directors of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Rep. Adriano Espaillat of Congress in Letter Opposing Opic Investment in Argentina Fracking Projects
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Dangerous doors-off flights are meant for professional photographers--not social media enthusiasts & innocent dogs Now that FlyNYON says they'll do right by animals--they should consider the same for people and axe dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you so much for working together on this, @PETA. Dangerous doors-off flights are not meant for social media enthusiasts & their innocent dogs. And now, FlyNYON should consider axing these dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 9, 2019
House passes bipartisan bill to reduce harmful diesel pollution
Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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