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Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The people of Iowa stood with the people of New York after Hurricane Sandy. New York stands with Iowa after this terrible major disaster. President Trump must declare it a major disaster and send the federal government's resources to assist." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to John McAvoy, President and CEO of Consolidated Edison Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Con Edison for answers regarding massive power outages impacting New Yorkers Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 After Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the Hudson Valley this week, thousands are still left without power; Schumer calls Hudson Valley electric companies' top brass to demand expedited timeline and improved communication to help New Yorkers left in the dark Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman on the Council of Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bishop, Lucas Urge Inclusion on Critical Minerals Policy in COVID-19 Bill Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Rice Announce Nearly $3 Million In Federal Funding To Resolve Hempstead Beach Erosion Due To Flooding And Tropical Storms Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the bipartisan, Great American Outdoors Act has been signed into law, giving over $17 billion to preserving and protecting public lands, water resources, & historic sites Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Velázquez Amendments Protect Science and Climate Change Research from Political Censorship Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 31, 2020 Congressman Morelle Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Fight Child Hunger Rep. Joe Morelle
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. John Hoeven, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, and the Hon. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture - Gillibrand, Wyden, Booker, And Sanders Urge Senate Leadership To Prioritize Direct Relief For Small Farmers In Response To Ongoing Economic Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP is fighting for large agribusinesses, defense contractors, the Trump family. Dems are fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, industries like clean energy that've lost half a million jobs since March." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 29, 2020 Velázquez Seeks Flexibility for School Nutrition Programs Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 29, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 28, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Maloney Leads Bipartisan Members of New York Congressional Delegation in Calling for Pandemic Assistance for Cooperative Extension Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican bill includes a $20 billion slush fund for large agribusinesses, but it doesn't provide a dime in food assistance to hungry kids. It includes a $30 billion wish list for defense contractors, but no funding to make sure Americans can vote safely in November." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 24, 2020 Meng, Liu, Kim and Koo Announce Restoration of Gas Service at the Bland Houses in Flushing, Queens Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 23, 2020 Stefanik Statement on GAO Report on IJC Plan 2014 and Impact on Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 83 Members of Congress Urge Support for Animal Shelters and Rescues Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 23, 2020 Brindisi, Katko, Morelle, Issue Joint Statement On Government Accountability Report On Plan 2014 Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Paul Tonko
July 22, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Great American Outdoors Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 22, 2020 Tonko, House Advance Bill to Protect American Public Lands Rep. Paul Tonko
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jane Corwin, Commissioner of the International Joint Commission for the United States and Canada - Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately take up vital Recs in forthcoming GAO report on plan 2014; at senators' request, GAO initiated an investigation to review plan 2014 following record high Lake Ontario water levels, with recommendations imminent, senators call for immediate implementation Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 21, 2020 Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Reforming the Safe Drinking Water Act Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Reps. Pressley, McGovern Lead Northeast Delegation Lawmakers in Calling for Equitable Distribution of Emergency Food Aid Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, Majority Whip Clyburn, and Chairman Neal - Pappas Leads Call to Support America's Trucking Industry Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
July 17, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors the American Farms, Food Banks, and Families Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 17, 2020 Stefanik Announces Over $700,000 in Usda Rural Development Funding for Four North Country Towns Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 16, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $500K In Agricultural Research Funding For Rural New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is once again coddling corporate polluters instead of fighting for the public's health and clean air and clean water." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Reestablishes U.S. Global Climate Leadership in House Appropriations Bill Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Environmental reviews under NEPA give communities of color, indigenous people, and the poor a voice to fight back against pollution-creating projects in their backyards. Pres. Trump is making clear his total disregard for our environment and for racial and environmental justice." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would create good-paying, clean energy jobs. It's supported by a diverse coalition of environmental, labor, & auto leaders. I'm proud it's included in Joe Biden's climate plan. Fighting climate change is a top priority for Dems in Congress." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to all-electric vehicles on the road by 2040, a serious breakthrough in our fight against climate change. And I'm so proud it's included in Joe Biden's climate plan." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Carper, Van Hollen Lead Democratic Senators in Push for Interior to Reverse Course on Harmful Migratory Bird Treaty Act Changes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Delgado, Tonko Lead NY Delegation Demanding Answers on Food Box Failures Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
July 10, 2020 Following Stefanik Advocacy, Apple and Specialty Crop Producers Now Eligible for Cfap Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 10, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bill to Ensure Public Lands Are Protected and Preserved Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The people of Iowa stood with the people of New York after Hurricane Sandy. New York stands with Iowa after this terrible major disaster. President Trump must declare it a major disaster and send the federal government's resources to assist." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to John McAvoy, President and CEO of Consolidated Edison Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Con Edison for answers regarding massive power outages impacting New Yorkers Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 After Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the Hudson Valley this week, thousands are still left without power; Schumer calls Hudson Valley electric companies' top brass to demand expedited timeline and improved communication to help New Yorkers left in the dark Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman on the Council of Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bishop, Lucas Urge Inclusion on Critical Minerals Policy in COVID-19 Bill Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Rice Announce Nearly $3 Million In Federal Funding To Resolve Hempstead Beach Erosion Due To Flooding And Tropical Storms Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the bipartisan, Great American Outdoors Act has been signed into law, giving over $17 billion to preserving and protecting public lands, water resources, & historic sites Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Velázquez Amendments Protect Science and Climate Change Research from Political Censorship Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 31, 2020 Congressman Morelle Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Fight Child Hunger Rep.Joe Morelle
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. John Hoeven, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, and the Hon. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture - Gillibrand, Wyden, Booker, And Sanders Urge Senate Leadership To Prioritize Direct Relief For Small Farmers In Response To Ongoing Economic Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP is fighting for large agribusinesses, defense contractors, the Trump family. Dems are fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, industries like clean energy that've lost half a million jobs since March." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 29, 2020 Velázquez Seeks Flexibility for School Nutrition Programs Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 29, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 28, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Maloney Leads Bipartisan Members of New York Congressional Delegation in Calling for Pandemic Assistance for Cooperative Extension Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican bill includes a $20 billion slush fund for large agribusinesses, but it doesn't provide a dime in food assistance to hungry kids. It includes a $30 billion wish list for defense contractors, but no funding to make sure Americans can vote safely in November." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 24, 2020 Meng, Liu, Kim and Koo Announce Restoration of Gas Service at the Bland Houses in Flushing, Queens Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 23, 2020 Stefanik Statement on GAO Report on IJC Plan 2014 and Impact on Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 83 Members of Congress Urge Support for Animal Shelters and Rescues Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 23, 2020 Brindisi, Katko, Morelle, Issue Joint Statement On Government Accountability Report On Plan 2014 Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Paul Tonko
July 22, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Great American Outdoors Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 22, 2020 Tonko, House Advance Bill to Protect American Public Lands Rep.Paul Tonko
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jane Corwin, Commissioner of the International Joint Commission for the United States and Canada - Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately take up vital Recs in forthcoming GAO report on plan 2014; at senators' request, GAO initiated an investigation to review plan 2014 following record high Lake Ontario water levels, with recommendations imminent, senators call for immediate implementation Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 21, 2020 Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Reforming the Safe Drinking Water Act Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Reps. Pressley, McGovern Lead Northeast Delegation Lawmakers in Calling for Equitable Distribution of Emergency Food Aid Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, Majority Whip Clyburn, and Chairman Neal - Pappas Leads Call to Support America's Trucking Industry Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
July 17, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors the American Farms, Food Banks, and Families Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 17, 2020 Stefanik Announces Over $700,000 in Usda Rural Development Funding for Four North Country Towns Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 16, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $500K In Agricultural Research Funding For Rural New York Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is once again coddling corporate polluters instead of fighting for the public's health and clean air and clean water." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Reestablishes U.S. Global Climate Leadership in House Appropriations Bill Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Environmental reviews under NEPA give communities of color, indigenous people, and the poor a voice to fight back against pollution-creating projects in their backyards. Pres. Trump is making clear his total disregard for our environment and for racial and environmental justice." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would create good-paying, clean energy jobs. It's supported by a diverse coalition of environmental, labor, & auto leaders. I'm proud it's included in Joe Biden's climate plan. Fighting climate change is a top priority for Dems in Congress." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to all-electric vehicles on the road by 2040, a serious breakthrough in our fight against climate change. And I'm so proud it's included in Joe Biden's climate plan." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Carper, Van Hollen Lead Democratic Senators in Push for Interior to Reverse Course on Harmful Migratory Bird Treaty Act Changes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Delgado, Tonko Lead NY Delegation Demanding Answers on Food Box Failures Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
July 10, 2020 Following Stefanik Advocacy, Apple and Specialty Crop Producers Now Eligible for Cfap Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 10, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bill to Ensure Public Lands Are Protected and Preserved Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
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