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July 25, 2019 Tweet - "BIG: Lake George is receiving $500K in federal funding to help keep our waters clean I was thrilled to come to Lake George in April, help local leaders identify this funding stream, and then go to bat to secure it We'll make sure it continues to be the Queen of American Lakes" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 25, 2019 Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 24, 2019 Tonko Clean Energy Innovation Bills Advance Out of Committee Rep. Paul Tonko
July 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - O'Halleran, Lawmakers Question Epa Administrator on Abandoned Uranium Mine Cleanup Efforts Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is the greatest threat to Earth, but @SenateMajLdr McConnell won't let us act. I'm proud @SenWhitehouse is a champion for this fight to address the climate crisis on the Senate floor. He just gave his 250th speech fighting for action. Thank you, Sheldon." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Decision Hits Bees but Could Also Sting Capital Region, Local Ag, Food Supply & Economy if Not Reversed; as Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds to Step-Up Data Collection of Insect to Help Combat Trend & Keep Upstate Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019 Velázquez Seeks Ban on Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 17, 2019 Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019 Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances Out of Committee Rep. Paul Tonko
July 16, 2019 Bipartisan bill from Sens. Coons, Collins, Reed, Shaheen to enhance and extend landmark energy efficiency program passes Committee Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "Nothing poses a greater danger to our planet than climate change. We set up the @SenateDems Special Committee on the Climate Crisis because it's long past time to act. As @SenateMajLdr, Senator McConnell has not put a significant climate bill on the floor intending to pass it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Letter to Dr. James Reilly, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - Feinstein, Hirono Lead Letter Warning of Scientific Data Suppression within USGS Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 14, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday's blackout left 72,000 New Yorkers without power for hours. The @Energy Department must work with the State and City of New York to investigate. This type of massive blackout is entirely preventable with the right investments in our grid." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2019 Schumer Statement on Administration's Threat to Block Must-Pass Defense Bill Over Provisions to Shield Drinking Water from Toxic PFAs Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 2336, the Family Farmer Relief Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump just promised to veto the House defense bill over protections against toxic chemical contamination in our drinking water. Didn't he just say that his administration's top priority is to have "the cleanest water on the planet'?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019 Key Energy Subcommittee Advances Tonko Wind Energy Bill Rep. Paul Tonko
July 10, 2019 Gardner, Colleagues Announce Formation of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 9, 2019 Blumenauer, Ocasio-Cortez, and Sanders Introduce Resolution to Declare the Climate Crisis a National Emergency Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 8, 2019 Climate Change Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today, amazingly enough, President @realDonaldTrump tried to claim credit as a leader on environmental protection. That is laughable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 3, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Meng Calls for Improved Data of Lead Water Lines Rep. Grace Meng
July 3, 2019 On a Personal Phone Call With New CEO of Canopy Growth, Schumer Secures Commitment From New Leadership That 125M Investment in the Souther Tier Remains Unaffected; Senator Says Project Remains Untouched & Canopy Will Still Bring First-Ever Hemp Industrial Park & Hundreds of Jobs To Broome County Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Chinese Electronic Counterfeiting Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 1, 2019 Letter to Phyllis Fong, USDA Inspector General - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Puerto Rico Nutrition Funding Delay Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 27, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Velázquez Presses USDA on Climate Research Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call for Investigation At USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2019 Tonko Statement on Resignation of EPA Air Chief Bill Wehrum Rep. Paul Tonko
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Good Faith Effort to Reach Agreement on Fuel Economy Standards Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mary Nichols, Chair of the California Air Resources Board - Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Good Faith Effort to Reach Agreement on Fuel Economy Standards Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 24, 2019 Schumer: Growing Concern Across Bethpage Into Navy Contractor Tasked to Investigate & Report on Radium Levels Around Plume Demands Action; Senator Pushes to Include New Amendment in Must-Pass Legislation to Guarantee Li's Groundwater Test Results Get an Independent, Second Look Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces House Resolution to Address Impact of Climate Change on Marginalized Communities Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 20, 2019 Congressman Nadler Statement on H.R. 2740, FY20 Appropriations Minibus Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 19, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, President @realDonaldTrump's Administration announced their so-called "Affordable Clean Energy" rule, which is neither affordable nor clean. It's just a giveaway to big polluters, and does nothing to reduce carbon pollution. #DirtyPowerScam" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 House Approves Velázquez Amendment on Caño Martín Peña Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "New York's climate bill will put our state on a course for a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. It'll be one of the most robust climate policy packages in the world. It should serve as a blueprint for other states to follow. #PassTheCCPA" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "I'm excited to say I've joined @RepRaulGrijalva, @NydiaVelazquez, and more to call for rejection of the $8 billion agreement to restructure Puerto Rico's energy system debt that will hammer ratepayers for decades and derail efforts to rebuild with renewable, clean energy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2019 Stefanik Secures Wins for North Country, Fort Drum, Military Families in FY2020 NDAA Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 12, 2019 Committee Approves Velázquez Flood Insurance Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 12, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for Markup of H.R. 1986, the Effective Prosecution of Biological Toxins and Agents Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change endangers our economy. Period. That's why I'm proud Rostin Behnam's using his position at the @CFTC to stand up to @realDonaldTrump on climate change I recommended Rostin Behnam for this position, and he's standing strong for our country" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2019 Huffman, 53 Lawmakers to Army Corps of Engineers : Block the Proposed Pebble Mine Rep. Grace Meng, ...
June 11, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 8, 2019 Tweet - "One big reason for the slow progress on climate policy has been the oppressive grip by Big Oil, Big Gas, Big Coal They've spent untold millions And one of the largest perpetrators has been the @USChamber They never reveal their donors, and they've acted as a front for Big Oil" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2019 Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Date Title Politician
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "BIG: Lake George is receiving $500K in federal funding to help keep our waters clean I was thrilled to come to Lake George in April, help local leaders identify this funding stream, and then go to bat to secure it We'll make sure it continues to be the Queen of American Lakes" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 25, 2019 Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 24, 2019 Tonko Clean Energy Innovation Bills Advance Out of Committee Rep.Paul Tonko
July 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - O'Halleran, Lawmakers Question Epa Administrator on Abandoned Uranium Mine Cleanup Efforts Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is the greatest threat to Earth, but @SenateMajLdr McConnell won't let us act. I'm proud @SenWhitehouse is a champion for this fight to address the climate crisis on the Senate floor. He just gave his 250th speech fighting for action. Thank you, Sheldon." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Decision Hits Bees but Could Also Sting Capital Region, Local Ag, Food Supply & Economy if Not Reversed; as Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds to Step-Up Data Collection of Insect to Help Combat Trend & Keep Upstate Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019 Velázquez Seeks Ban on Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 17, 2019 Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019 Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances Out of Committee Rep.Paul Tonko
July 16, 2019 Bipartisan bill from Sens. Coons, Collins, Reed, Shaheen to enhance and extend landmark energy efficiency program passes Committee Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "Nothing poses a greater danger to our planet than climate change. We set up the @SenateDems Special Committee on the Climate Crisis because it's long past time to act. As @SenateMajLdr, Senator McConnell has not put a significant climate bill on the floor intending to pass it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Letter to Dr. James Reilly, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - Feinstein, Hirono Lead Letter Warning of Scientific Data Suppression within USGS Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 14, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday's blackout left 72,000 New Yorkers without power for hours. The @Energy Department must work with the State and City of New York to investigate. This type of massive blackout is entirely preventable with the right investments in our grid." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2019 Schumer Statement on Administration's Threat to Block Must-Pass Defense Bill Over Provisions to Shield Drinking Water from Toxic PFAs Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 2336, the Family Farmer Relief Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump just promised to veto the House defense bill over protections against toxic chemical contamination in our drinking water. Didn't he just say that his administration's top priority is to have "the cleanest water on the planet'?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019 Key Energy Subcommittee Advances Tonko Wind Energy Bill Rep.Paul Tonko
July 10, 2019 Gardner, Colleagues Announce Formation of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 9, 2019 Blumenauer, Ocasio-Cortez, and Sanders Introduce Resolution to Declare the Climate Crisis a National Emergency Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 8, 2019 Climate Change Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today, amazingly enough, President @realDonaldTrump tried to claim credit as a leader on environmental protection. That is laughable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 3, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Meng Calls for Improved Data of Lead Water Lines Rep.Grace Meng
July 3, 2019 On a Personal Phone Call With New CEO of Canopy Growth, Schumer Secures Commitment From New Leadership That 125M Investment in the Souther Tier Remains Unaffected; Senator Says Project Remains Untouched & Canopy Will Still Bring First-Ever Hemp Industrial Park & Hundreds of Jobs To Broome County Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Chinese Electronic Counterfeiting Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 1, 2019 Letter to Phyllis Fong, USDA Inspector General - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Puerto Rico Nutrition Funding Delay Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 27, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Velázquez Presses USDA on Climate Research Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call for Investigation At USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2019 Tonko Statement on Resignation of EPA Air Chief Bill Wehrum Rep.Paul Tonko
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Good Faith Effort to Reach Agreement on Fuel Economy Standards Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mary Nichols, Chair of the California Air Resources Board - Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Good Faith Effort to Reach Agreement on Fuel Economy Standards Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 24, 2019 Schumer: Growing Concern Across Bethpage Into Navy Contractor Tasked to Investigate & Report on Radium Levels Around Plume Demands Action; Senator Pushes to Include New Amendment in Must-Pass Legislation to Guarantee Li's Groundwater Test Results Get an Independent, Second Look Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces House Resolution to Address Impact of Climate Change on Marginalized Communities Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 20, 2019 Congressman Nadler Statement on H.R. 2740, FY20 Appropriations Minibus Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 19, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, President @realDonaldTrump's Administration announced their so-called "Affordable Clean Energy" rule, which is neither affordable nor clean. It's just a giveaway to big polluters, and does nothing to reduce carbon pollution. #DirtyPowerScam" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 House Approves Velázquez Amendment on Caño Martín Peña Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "New York's climate bill will put our state on a course for a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. It'll be one of the most robust climate policy packages in the world. It should serve as a blueprint for other states to follow. #PassTheCCPA" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "I'm excited to say I've joined @RepRaulGrijalva, @NydiaVelazquez, and more to call for rejection of the $8 billion agreement to restructure Puerto Rico's energy system debt that will hammer ratepayers for decades and derail efforts to rebuild with renewable, clean energy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2019 Stefanik Secures Wins for North Country, Fort Drum, Military Families in FY2020 NDAA Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 12, 2019 Committee Approves Velázquez Flood Insurance Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 12, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for Markup of H.R. 1986, the Effective Prosecution of Biological Toxins and Agents Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change endangers our economy. Period. That's why I'm proud Rostin Behnam's using his position at the @CFTC to stand up to @realDonaldTrump on climate change I recommended Rostin Behnam for this position, and he's standing strong for our country" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2019 Huffman, 53 Lawmakers to Army Corps of Engineers : Block the Proposed Pebble Mine Rep.Grace Meng, ...
June 11, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 8, 2019 Tweet - "One big reason for the slow progress on climate policy has been the oppressive grip by Big Oil, Big Gas, Big Coal They've spent untold millions And one of the largest perpetrators has been the @USChamber They never reveal their donors, and they've acted as a front for Big Oil" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2019 Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
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