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Feb. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Durbin, Democrat Colleagues Call For Action On Energy Tax Policy Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill Increasing the Number of Agricultural Specialists for U.S Customs and Border Protection Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "To @HUDgov You continue to place restrictions on disaster recovery funds for Puerto Rico Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico deserve access to disaster funding that's free of discriminatory preconditions, unjustified delays The admin must stop illegally withholding these funds" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The only time climate change is mentioned in the #TrumpBudget is to zero out a climate account Oh, and the #TrumpBudget does propose cutting the EPA budget by 26% Unacceptable. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time--the number one threat facing our planet." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "We should create jobs and revitalize auto manufacturing by investing in the next generation of clean car tech. It's just what my Clean Cars for America plan would do. But President Trump is breaking his commitment to American workers by trying to gut these programs. #TrumpBudget" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Warren, Colleagues Seek Probe into Whether Trump Administration's Delay of Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Funds Violated Same Law as Delay of Ukraine Security Aid Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Reps. Andy Levin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Transformative Bill to Create Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's relentless opposition to helping our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in their time of need is appalling. We will fight to make sure our fellow Americans get the aid they need to recover." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2020 Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Lead First-Ever Bill to Ban Fracking Nationwide Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Tonko Announces Capital Region Clean Energy Innovator as Guest for 2020 State of the Union Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 30, 2020 Stefanik Announces USDA Primary Agricultural Disaster Designation for North County Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Sanders Unveils Bill to Combat Corporate Polluters and Protect Drinking Water Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Stefanik Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA into Law Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, the Hon. Richard Glick, Commissioner, and the Hon. Bernard McNamee, Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - House Democrats Condemn FERC Attack on Clean Energy Economy Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tonko Heritage Bill Advances with Bipartisan Vote Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Congressman Barr Testifies on Horseracing Integrity Act Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 E&C Leaders Release Draft Clean Future Act Legislative Text to Achieve a 100 Percent Clean Economy Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Trahan Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Clean Up Merrimack River in FY 2021 Budget Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Moore Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Prevent Combined Sewer Overflows in FY 2021 Budget Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to Russ Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Andrew Wheller, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Portman, Stabenow, Bipartisan Colleagues Request $320 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in President's FY 2021 Budget Request Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pledging to 'Fix the Damn Roads' or investing in climate solutions, Gov. Whitmer's vision is what America needs. Giving a voice to Latinos or helping El Paso heal after gun violence, Rep. Escobar's embodied the best of public service. Proud to announce this with @SpeakerPelosi:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 E&C Leaders Demand Answers for Backlog of Superfund Cleanups Stacking Up Under Trump EPA Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary for the Department of the Interior - 48 House Members in Calling on Interior Dept. to Maintain Artic Wilderness Protections Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico continue to ache as they uncover more damage from this swarm of earthquakes. President Trump: Approve the additional FEMA IA funds that Governor @WandaVazquezG's requested for recovery. ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of these Americans fighting the fires in Australia. We are forever in their debt for going to Australia to fight to protect lives, animals, and the environment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kristine Svinicki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey call on Feds to extend comment period for Indian Point transfer; Reps say 30 days isn't nearly enough to ensure thousands of NY'ers impacted by Indian Point's closure have their voices heard Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The PJM is right. FERC needs to reverse course on this terrible rule that will exacerbate climate change and discourage clean energy. FERC should stop bowing to the demands of special interests and act like the independent agency it's supposed to be." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal Leads 47 House Members In Calling On Interior Dept To Maintain Arctic Wilderness Protections Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA's releasing more than $39M in federal funding for rebuilding the hospital on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Maria & Irma. I'm proud I've pushed for FEMA funding like this. It shouldn't take this long to help our fellow Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have to do all we can to stop the fires in Australia. I'm so proud of everyone working to save families, save animals, and save the environment. We can't wait any longer to take action to fight the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi, Stefanik Call on Administration to Accept New York State's Appeal for Disaster Declaration Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Put Climate Change at Center of FEMA Duties Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Co-Leads the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswomen Escobar and Velázquez Introduce Legislation to Impose Financial Sanctions on Foreign Actors Who Recklessly Jeopardize our Environment Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I've been leading @SenateDems to push President Trump to sign this disaster declaration that our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico requested to help recover from the swarm of earthquakes But this is only one step. We'll keep pushing FEMA & the admin to deliver all the aid needed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Stefanik Sends Letter Outlining Great Lakes Task Force Priorities to The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Juntos! We must stand together with those today in New York who came out to fight for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico President Trump must approve Puerto Rico's request for disaster aid There's no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans @Pwr4PuertoRico" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump has heeded our calls to lift the blockade on some of the disaster-aid funding for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, it's not nearly enough. There is no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans confront and recover from disasters." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Velázquez on Release of HUD Puerto Rico Funds Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tonko-Olson Bill Supporting American HVAC Manufacturing Gets Review Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Olson & Tonko Applaud Hearing on Bipartisan Bill to Phase Down Use of HFCs Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - As Chautauqua lake continues to suffer from toxic algal blooms, Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize funding to protect lake's water quality Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Durbin, Democrat Colleagues Call For Action On Energy Tax Policy Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill Increasing the Number of Agricultural Specialists for U.S Customs and Border Protection Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "To @HUDgov You continue to place restrictions on disaster recovery funds for Puerto Rico Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico deserve access to disaster funding that's free of discriminatory preconditions, unjustified delays The admin must stop illegally withholding these funds" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The only time climate change is mentioned in the #TrumpBudget is to zero out a climate account Oh, and the #TrumpBudget does propose cutting the EPA budget by 26% Unacceptable. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time--the number one threat facing our planet." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "We should create jobs and revitalize auto manufacturing by investing in the next generation of clean car tech. It's just what my Clean Cars for America plan would do. But President Trump is breaking his commitment to American workers by trying to gut these programs. #TrumpBudget" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Warren, Colleagues Seek Probe into Whether Trump Administration's Delay of Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Funds Violated Same Law as Delay of Ukraine Security Aid Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Reps. Andy Levin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Transformative Bill to Create Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's relentless opposition to helping our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in their time of need is appalling. We will fight to make sure our fellow Americans get the aid they need to recover." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2020 Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Lead First-Ever Bill to Ban Fracking Nationwide Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Tonko Announces Capital Region Clean Energy Innovator as Guest for 2020 State of the Union Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 30, 2020 Stefanik Announces USDA Primary Agricultural Disaster Designation for North County Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Sanders Unveils Bill to Combat Corporate Polluters and Protect Drinking Water Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Stefanik Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA into Law Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, the Hon. Richard Glick, Commissioner, and the Hon. Bernard McNamee, Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - House Democrats Condemn FERC Attack on Clean Energy Economy Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tonko Heritage Bill Advances with Bipartisan Vote Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Congressman Barr Testifies on Horseracing Integrity Act Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 E&C Leaders Release Draft Clean Future Act Legislative Text to Achieve a 100 Percent Clean Economy Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Trahan Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Clean Up Merrimack River in FY 2021 Budget Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Moore Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Prevent Combined Sewer Overflows in FY 2021 Budget Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to Russ Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Andrew Wheller, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Portman, Stabenow, Bipartisan Colleagues Request $320 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in President's FY 2021 Budget Request Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pledging to 'Fix the Damn Roads' or investing in climate solutions, Gov. Whitmer's vision is what America needs. Giving a voice to Latinos or helping El Paso heal after gun violence, Rep. Escobar's embodied the best of public service. Proud to announce this with @SpeakerPelosi:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 E&C Leaders Demand Answers for Backlog of Superfund Cleanups Stacking Up Under Trump EPA Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary for the Department of the Interior - 48 House Members in Calling on Interior Dept. to Maintain Artic Wilderness Protections Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico continue to ache as they uncover more damage from this swarm of earthquakes. President Trump: Approve the additional FEMA IA funds that Governor @WandaVazquezG's requested for recovery. ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of these Americans fighting the fires in Australia. We are forever in their debt for going to Australia to fight to protect lives, animals, and the environment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kristine Svinicki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey call on Feds to extend comment period for Indian Point transfer; Reps say 30 days isn't nearly enough to ensure thousands of NY'ers impacted by Indian Point's closure have their voices heard Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The PJM is right. FERC needs to reverse course on this terrible rule that will exacerbate climate change and discourage clean energy. FERC should stop bowing to the demands of special interests and act like the independent agency it's supposed to be." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal Leads 47 House Members In Calling On Interior Dept To Maintain Arctic Wilderness Protections Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA's releasing more than $39M in federal funding for rebuilding the hospital on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Maria & Irma. I'm proud I've pushed for FEMA funding like this. It shouldn't take this long to help our fellow Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have to do all we can to stop the fires in Australia. I'm so proud of everyone working to save families, save animals, and save the environment. We can't wait any longer to take action to fight the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi, Stefanik Call on Administration to Accept New York State's Appeal for Disaster Declaration Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Put Climate Change at Center of FEMA Duties Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Co-Leads the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswomen Escobar and Velázquez Introduce Legislation to Impose Financial Sanctions on Foreign Actors Who Recklessly Jeopardize our Environment Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I've been leading @SenateDems to push President Trump to sign this disaster declaration that our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico requested to help recover from the swarm of earthquakes But this is only one step. We'll keep pushing FEMA & the admin to deliver all the aid needed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Stefanik Sends Letter Outlining Great Lakes Task Force Priorities to The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Juntos! We must stand together with those today in New York who came out to fight for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico President Trump must approve Puerto Rico's request for disaster aid There's no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans @Pwr4PuertoRico" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump has heeded our calls to lift the blockade on some of the disaster-aid funding for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, it's not nearly enough. There is no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans confront and recover from disasters." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Velázquez on Release of HUD Puerto Rico Funds Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tonko-Olson Bill Supporting American HVAC Manufacturing Gets Review Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Olson & Tonko Applaud Hearing on Bipartisan Bill to Phase Down Use of HFCs Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - As Chautauqua lake continues to suffer from toxic algal blooms, Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize funding to protect lake's water quality Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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