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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. 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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