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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, ...
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. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico have repeatedly fought and died for America. Hurricanes and earthquakes have shattered the normalcy of life on the island. It's time for America to fully stand with them." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I fully support Gov. Vázquez's request for disaster aid from the federal government I'm working with Senate Dems to demand Pres. Trump approve this request so our fellow Americans get the aid they need I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The spate of earthquakes hitting our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico is deeply alarming. The Trump administration must move swiftly to provide all the resources necessary to respond and recover. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020 Pallone, Tonko Praise House Passage of PFAS Action Act Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address 'Forever Chemicals' and Safeguards Drinking Water for All Americans Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 10, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Regulate PFAS Contamination Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tonko Heralds Passage of Historic PFAS Legislation Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 10, 2020 Rep. Tlaib Leads Successful PFAS Amendment with Reps. Barragán & Ocasio-Cortez to Help Disadvantaged, Frontline Communities Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am so proud of everyone--firefighters, people, Aussie sheep dogs--working to stop these fires and save lives. We have to do everything we can to help. And we have to act to stop the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tonko Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Advances in House Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA needs to dramatically step up response to the recent earthquakes given their horrible recovery efforts after Hurricanes Maria and Irma for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joe Hockey, Australian Ambassador to the United States - Durbin Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition In Pledging Support To Australia Amid Ongoing Bushfire Crisis Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's clear President Trump was never serious about infrastructure, and now worse he's using infrastructure to deny the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Lawmakers Unveil Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Crisis Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Legislation To Protect Millions Of Migratory Birds Threatened By Trump Administration Actions Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources, Combat Climate Change Introduced in House Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bipartisan House PFAS Package Advances Out of Rules Committee Setting up Major House Vote Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pittman, Dir. of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer fights for Army Corps of Engineers funding to battle Harmful Algal Blooms; senator urges Army Corps of Engineers to use boosted Fed resources to launch New York statewide effort to stop the spread of Harmful Algal Blooms plaguing Upstate NY lakes Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The destruction from the Australian fires is devastating on both people and animals. I'm proud of the American firefighters heading down under to assist. We need to do all we can to help stop these fires, and we cannot wait to take action on climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: It's past time for @HUDgov to finally, finally disburse the $8.3 billion in disaster aid we allocated for Puerto Rico nearly two years ago. With the looming threats of more earthquakes and aftershocks, our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico need action NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Velázquez on Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - After Quakes, Lawmakers Push HUD on Previous Puerto Rico Aid Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My thoughts are with our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico affected by a recent spate of earthquakes. We must do everything possible to help the response and recovery effort, including prompt federal disaster aid." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 3, 2020 Stefanik Statement on FEMA Denial of Individual Assistance to Flood Victims Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Schumer reveals farmers have suicide rate more than three times higher than general population, stands with Washington County farmers to launch 2-pronged plan to combat devastating trend; with intensifying pressure on farmers, Feds must do far more to reach Upstate NY farmers in pain & save lives in capital region & North Country Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Ross, Assistant Admin. of the Office of Water for the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes, Haaland, Rouda Lead Effort to Prevent Trump EPA from Weakening Water Quality Standards Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Trump Declares New York Disaster Declaration Following Stefanik Advocacy Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce bipartisan appropriations bill funds $495 million in federal funds to Land and Water Conservation Fund Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This Halloween, our state, from one corner to the other, saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, tempestuous winds I am pleased the admin heeded our call for federal disaster aid, which is absolutely critical for Upstate communities to recover and rebuild" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Still on the front lines of combating Lyme disease, Schumer, Gillibrand announce $2 million increase in CDC Lyme disease funding & inclusion of Kay Hagan TICK Act in final, bipartisan budget deal; senators say funding boost & bill are vital to support all-out war against tick-borne diseases across Upstate NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Why is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission trying to make renewable sources of energy more expensive for Americans in our largest power grid? This is unacceptable. This is not how to fight the climate crisis. We will fight this." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tonko Votes Against USMCA for Failure to Address Climate Change Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko announce that soon-to-pass appropriations bill increases funding cap for Erie Canalway National Heritage corridor to $14 million Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their push, $80 million in funding for Rochester laser lab in just-passed bi-partisan appropriations bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Hon. Tom Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - After Recent Report Reveals Potentially Hazardous At-Risk Dams Throughout New York, Gillibrand Calls On Congress To Help Fix Aging Infrastructure And Prevent Dam Failures Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 17, 2019 After years long battle, Schumer, Gillibrand secure +$75 million in Fed funding for West Valley Demonstration Project clean up in just-unveiled spending package; neglected program has posed health & environmental threat Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer announces $21 million dollar surge of Fed funds for Long Island Sound will be part of upcoming Fed budget deal; surge in pollution protection funds is $7 million more than last year & represents major investments since he became leader Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately begin overhaul analysis of how to change plan 2014 now that $1.5m is secured in soon-to-pass spending deal; senators call for analysis to get underway ASAP to address plan 2014 faults before flooding season hits and more vital property is damaged Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jim Reilly, Dir. of the U.S. Geological Survey - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to Tara Wallace, Chair of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Sends Letters to House Leadership and Appropriators Opposing Weakening of the MATS Rule Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2019 Following his push, Schumer announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorize funding to initiate feasibility study of the deepening of the Oswego Harbor Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Reports say Pres. Trump sold out for a temporary, unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans We've heard this song & dance from China before Yet again Pres. Trump can't be relied on to do the right thing--even when his statements were pointing in the right direction" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has sold out for a temporary and unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans. Once again, President Trump cannot be relied upon to the do the right thing for American workers and businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Bicameral Group of Colleagues Request that Inspector General Review FEMA's Faltering Efforts to Rebuild Vieques' Closed Health Care Facility Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Date Title Politician
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, ...
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. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico have repeatedly fought and died for America. Hurricanes and earthquakes have shattered the normalcy of life on the island. It's time for America to fully stand with them." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I fully support Gov. Vázquez's request for disaster aid from the federal government I'm working with Senate Dems to demand Pres. Trump approve this request so our fellow Americans get the aid they need I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The spate of earthquakes hitting our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico is deeply alarming. The Trump administration must move swiftly to provide all the resources necessary to respond and recover. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020 Pallone, Tonko Praise House Passage of PFAS Action Act Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address 'Forever Chemicals' and Safeguards Drinking Water for All Americans Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 10, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Regulate PFAS Contamination Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tonko Heralds Passage of Historic PFAS Legislation Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 10, 2020 Rep. Tlaib Leads Successful PFAS Amendment with Reps. Barragán & Ocasio-Cortez to Help Disadvantaged, Frontline Communities Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am so proud of everyone--firefighters, people, Aussie sheep dogs--working to stop these fires and save lives. We have to do everything we can to help. And we have to act to stop the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tonko Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Advances in House Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA needs to dramatically step up response to the recent earthquakes given their horrible recovery efforts after Hurricanes Maria and Irma for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joe Hockey, Australian Ambassador to the United States - Durbin Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition In Pledging Support To Australia Amid Ongoing Bushfire Crisis Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's clear President Trump was never serious about infrastructure, and now worse he's using infrastructure to deny the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Lawmakers Unveil Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Crisis Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Legislation To Protect Millions Of Migratory Birds Threatened By Trump Administration Actions Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources, Combat Climate Change Introduced in House Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bipartisan House PFAS Package Advances Out of Rules Committee Setting up Major House Vote Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pittman, Dir. of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer fights for Army Corps of Engineers funding to battle Harmful Algal Blooms; senator urges Army Corps of Engineers to use boosted Fed resources to launch New York statewide effort to stop the spread of Harmful Algal Blooms plaguing Upstate NY lakes Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The destruction from the Australian fires is devastating on both people and animals. I'm proud of the American firefighters heading down under to assist. We need to do all we can to help stop these fires, and we cannot wait to take action on climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: It's past time for @HUDgov to finally, finally disburse the $8.3 billion in disaster aid we allocated for Puerto Rico nearly two years ago. With the looming threats of more earthquakes and aftershocks, our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico need action NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Velázquez on Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - After Quakes, Lawmakers Push HUD on Previous Puerto Rico Aid Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My thoughts are with our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico affected by a recent spate of earthquakes. We must do everything possible to help the response and recovery effort, including prompt federal disaster aid." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 3, 2020 Stefanik Statement on FEMA Denial of Individual Assistance to Flood Victims Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Schumer reveals farmers have suicide rate more than three times higher than general population, stands with Washington County farmers to launch 2-pronged plan to combat devastating trend; with intensifying pressure on farmers, Feds must do far more to reach Upstate NY farmers in pain & save lives in capital region & North Country Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Ross, Assistant Admin. of the Office of Water for the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes, Haaland, Rouda Lead Effort to Prevent Trump EPA from Weakening Water Quality Standards Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Trump Declares New York Disaster Declaration Following Stefanik Advocacy Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce bipartisan appropriations bill funds $495 million in federal funds to Land and Water Conservation Fund Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This Halloween, our state, from one corner to the other, saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, tempestuous winds I am pleased the admin heeded our call for federal disaster aid, which is absolutely critical for Upstate communities to recover and rebuild" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Still on the front lines of combating Lyme disease, Schumer, Gillibrand announce $2 million increase in CDC Lyme disease funding & inclusion of Kay Hagan TICK Act in final, bipartisan budget deal; senators say funding boost & bill are vital to support all-out war against tick-borne diseases across Upstate NY Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Why is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission trying to make renewable sources of energy more expensive for Americans in our largest power grid? This is unacceptable. This is not how to fight the climate crisis. We will fight this." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tonko Votes Against USMCA for Failure to Address Climate Change Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko announce that soon-to-pass appropriations bill increases funding cap for Erie Canalway National Heritage corridor to $14 million Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their push, $80 million in funding for Rochester laser lab in just-passed bi-partisan appropriations bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Hon. Tom Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - After Recent Report Reveals Potentially Hazardous At-Risk Dams Throughout New York, Gillibrand Calls On Congress To Help Fix Aging Infrastructure And Prevent Dam Failures Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 17, 2019 After years long battle, Schumer, Gillibrand secure +$75 million in Fed funding for West Valley Demonstration Project clean up in just-unveiled spending package; neglected program has posed health & environmental threat Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer announces $21 million dollar surge of Fed funds for Long Island Sound will be part of upcoming Fed budget deal; surge in pollution protection funds is $7 million more than last year & represents major investments since he became leader Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately begin overhaul analysis of how to change plan 2014 now that $1.5m is secured in soon-to-pass spending deal; senators call for analysis to get underway ASAP to address plan 2014 faults before flooding season hits and more vital property is damaged Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jim Reilly, Dir. of the U.S. Geological Survey - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to Tara Wallace, Chair of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Sends Letters to House Leadership and Appropriators Opposing Weakening of the MATS Rule Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2019 Following his push, Schumer announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorize funding to initiate feasibility study of the deepening of the Oswego Harbor Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Reports say Pres. Trump sold out for a temporary, unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans We've heard this song & dance from China before Yet again Pres. Trump can't be relied on to do the right thing--even when his statements were pointing in the right direction" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has sold out for a temporary and unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans. Once again, President Trump cannot be relied upon to the do the right thing for American workers and businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Bicameral Group of Colleagues Request that Inspector General Review FEMA's Faltering Efforts to Rebuild Vieques' Closed Health Care Facility Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
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