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June 6, 2019 Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "If they're serious on climate change: The Chamber of Commerce could use its influence to convince the Trump administration to back off its attacks on climate science and the National Climate Assessment. The business community's voice can make a big difference. #ChamberOfCarbon" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "No threat poses a greater danger to our planet than climate change We need all hands on deck--federal, corporate leaders, municipalities, global effort--to meet it head-on And that includes the Chamber of Commerce and the business community #WorldEnvironmentDay #ChamberOfCarbon" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2019 Climate Change Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on House Passage of $19.1 Billion Dollar Disaster Aid Package Rep. Adriano Espaillat
May 29, 2019 Schumer Rallies: Feds Should Not Hammer LI Homeowners Taking Part in Suffolk's Innovative, New Septic Program with Onerous IRS Tax Bill; Local Program Is Meant to Reduce Massive Nitrogen Pollution in Li Waterways, Not Increase Taxes on Those Participating Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2019 Tweet - ""The attack on science is underway throughout the government." It is horrifying that our own government is sowing disinformation about climate science. I'm pushing to block funding for Trump admin efforts to deny or ignore science. Climate change is a huge threat. We must act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Joins American Flood Coalition to Combat Rising Flood Waters, Continues Calls for Lakeshore Resiliency Investments Rep. Joe Morelle
May 25, 2019 Espaillat Staff Celebrates Earth Day With Day of Action Throughout New York's 13th Congressional District Rep. Adriano Espaillat
May 23, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 23, 2019 Governor Cuomo Announces Release of State Investigation and Proposed Plan to Contain Navy Grumman Plume Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "New York's Climate and Community Protection Act, if passed, would be the most robust climate policy package passed by any state in the country. Because our state must be a leader on climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "The Climate and Community Protection Act introduced by @SteveEngles in the New York State Assembly and @ToddKaminsky in the State Senate will help communities at the front lines of climate change and create a tremendous number of new jobs for New Yorkers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2019 Climate Change Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "New York must be a leader on climate change to show America the way That's why I'm supporting the Climate and Community Protection Act in NY It calls for a just transition to a renewable energy economy, good jobs, & investment in communities at the front lines of climate change" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2019 Velázquez Seeks to Remove Dangerous Pesticide from Wildlife Refuges Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 21, 2019 Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Thomas R. Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Ask Epw to Incorporate Climate Change Considerations in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 16, 2019 Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances to Full Committee Rep. Paul Tonko
May 16, 2019 Gillibrand, Capito, Carper Introduce Bill To Identify The Sources Of PFAS Emissions In New York And Across The Country Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2019 Capito, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Require Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2019 Gillibrand, Capito Announce New Bipartisan Legislation That Would Require The EPA To Set An Enforceable Standard For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water To Protect Public Health Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 13, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are on the offense. We're pushing to include legislation to combat climate change in any infrastructure bill in the Senate. And we're going to keep fighting. RT if you agree: It's time to act on climate change. And it's time to do it now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2019 Tweet - "Never before have humans lived on an Earth with carbon dioxide rates this high. I'm committed to action on climate change. And I'm committed to acting now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2019 Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler - U.S. Reps. Castor, Schrier & Colleagues Oppose Undermining Protections Against Mercury Pollution Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "One of the biggest impediments to progress on climate change has been the pervasive influence of dark money from Big Oil & Big Gas For years, the @USChamber has been their accomplice and mouthpiece We need to expose dark money and hold these groups accountable #ChamberOfCarbon" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 2, 2019 Meng Measure Stressing Link Between Climate Change and Food Security Passes House Rep. Grace Meng
May 2, 2019 Feinstein Introduces Bill to Protect West Coast from Dangerous Offshore Drilling Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 2, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address Climate Change Crisis, Protect Planet for Future Generations Rep. Joe Morelle
May 2, 2019 Houses Passes the Espaillat Amendment Justice to Ensure the Inclusion of Communities of Color During Climate Debate Rep. Adriano Espaillat
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep. Adriano Espaillat
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep. Paul Tonko
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep. Grace Meng
May 1, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep. Yvette Clarke
April 30, 2019 Tonko Champions Bills to Strengthen U.S. Heritage Areas including Erie Canalway Rep. Paul Tonko
April 26, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 26, 2019 Letter to Sen. John Hoeven, Chair of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Their Push to Secure at Least $5 Million in Federal Funds to Support Maple Syrup Producers in Upstate New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 25, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change Rep. Adriano Espaillat
April 25, 2019 Tweet - "Will we just let baseball suffer because Emerald Ash Borer is threatening ash trees? Those are the trees vital, upstate NY companies like @CooperstownBat use to make @MLB bats We need federal funding to strike out the invasive Emerald Ash Borer" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 24, 2019 Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 22, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on Earth Day Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 22, 2019 Tweet - "It's more important than ever to demand strong action on climate change. @SenateDems are focused like a laser on highlighting climate change every day and demanding Republicans in charge of the Senate act. All day today, I'll share how we're fighting for action using #EarthDay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change Rep. Adriano Espaillat
April 17, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces New Legislation To Eliminate Pesticide From Food In School Meals Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 16, 2019 Letter to Kristine L. Svinicki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Will Host Public Meeting At Indian Point in Westchester Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 16, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Rep. Wild Cosigns Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues in Fy2020 Appropriations Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 15, 2019 Letter to Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary James - Rep. McEachin, Jayapal, Diaz Barragán, Lead Letter Urging House to Protect the Clean Water Act Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 15, 2019 Schumer: With Baseball Season in Full Swing, Emerald Ash Borer Is Creeping Into Otsego County and Threatening Local Ash Trees Used to Make World Famous Baseball Bats; Senator Launches Major Push to Secure Federal Funding to Help Strike out Destructive Invasives Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 6, 2019 Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "If they're serious on climate change: The Chamber of Commerce could use its influence to convince the Trump administration to back off its attacks on climate science and the National Climate Assessment. The business community's voice can make a big difference. #ChamberOfCarbon" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "No threat poses a greater danger to our planet than climate change We need all hands on deck--federal, corporate leaders, municipalities, global effort--to meet it head-on And that includes the Chamber of Commerce and the business community #WorldEnvironmentDay #ChamberOfCarbon" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2019 Climate Change Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on House Passage of $19.1 Billion Dollar Disaster Aid Package Rep.Adriano Espaillat
May 29, 2019 Schumer Rallies: Feds Should Not Hammer LI Homeowners Taking Part in Suffolk's Innovative, New Septic Program with Onerous IRS Tax Bill; Local Program Is Meant to Reduce Massive Nitrogen Pollution in Li Waterways, Not Increase Taxes on Those Participating Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2019 Tweet - ""The attack on science is underway throughout the government." It is horrifying that our own government is sowing disinformation about climate science. I'm pushing to block funding for Trump admin efforts to deny or ignore science. Climate change is a huge threat. We must act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Joins American Flood Coalition to Combat Rising Flood Waters, Continues Calls for Lakeshore Resiliency Investments Rep.Joe Morelle
May 25, 2019 Espaillat Staff Celebrates Earth Day With Day of Action Throughout New York's 13th Congressional District Rep.Adriano Espaillat
May 23, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 23, 2019 Governor Cuomo Announces Release of State Investigation and Proposed Plan to Contain Navy Grumman Plume Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "New York's Climate and Community Protection Act, if passed, would be the most robust climate policy package passed by any state in the country. Because our state must be a leader on climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "The Climate and Community Protection Act introduced by @SteveEngles in the New York State Assembly and @ToddKaminsky in the State Senate will help communities at the front lines of climate change and create a tremendous number of new jobs for New Yorkers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2019 Climate Change Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "New York must be a leader on climate change to show America the way That's why I'm supporting the Climate and Community Protection Act in NY It calls for a just transition to a renewable energy economy, good jobs, & investment in communities at the front lines of climate change" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2019 Velázquez Seeks to Remove Dangerous Pesticide from Wildlife Refuges Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 21, 2019 Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Thomas R. Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Ask Epw to Incorporate Climate Change Considerations in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 16, 2019 Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances to Full Committee Rep.Paul Tonko
May 16, 2019 Gillibrand, Capito, Carper Introduce Bill To Identify The Sources Of PFAS Emissions In New York And Across The Country Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2019 Capito, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Require Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2019 Gillibrand, Capito Announce New Bipartisan Legislation That Would Require The EPA To Set An Enforceable Standard For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water To Protect Public Health Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 13, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are on the offense. We're pushing to include legislation to combat climate change in any infrastructure bill in the Senate. And we're going to keep fighting. RT if you agree: It's time to act on climate change. And it's time to do it now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2019 Tweet - "Never before have humans lived on an Earth with carbon dioxide rates this high. I'm committed to action on climate change. And I'm committed to acting now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2019 Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler - U.S. Reps. Castor, Schrier & Colleagues Oppose Undermining Protections Against Mercury Pollution Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "One of the biggest impediments to progress on climate change has been the pervasive influence of dark money from Big Oil & Big Gas For years, the @USChamber has been their accomplice and mouthpiece We need to expose dark money and hold these groups accountable #ChamberOfCarbon" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 2, 2019 Meng Measure Stressing Link Between Climate Change and Food Security Passes House Rep.Grace Meng
May 2, 2019 Feinstein Introduces Bill to Protect West Coast from Dangerous Offshore Drilling Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 2, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address Climate Change Crisis, Protect Planet for Future Generations Rep.Joe Morelle
May 2, 2019 Houses Passes the Espaillat Amendment Justice to Ensure the Inclusion of Communities of Color During Climate Debate Rep.Adriano Espaillat
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep.Adriano Espaillat
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep.Paul Tonko
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep.Grace Meng
May 1, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep.Yvette Clarke
April 30, 2019 Tonko Champions Bills to Strengthen U.S. Heritage Areas including Erie Canalway Rep.Paul Tonko
April 26, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 26, 2019 Letter to Sen. John Hoeven, Chair of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Their Push to Secure at Least $5 Million in Federal Funds to Support Maple Syrup Producers in Upstate New York Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 25, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change Rep.Adriano Espaillat
April 25, 2019 Tweet - "Will we just let baseball suffer because Emerald Ash Borer is threatening ash trees? Those are the trees vital, upstate NY companies like @CooperstownBat use to make @MLB bats We need federal funding to strike out the invasive Emerald Ash Borer" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 24, 2019 Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 22, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on Earth Day Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 22, 2019 Tweet - "It's more important than ever to demand strong action on climate change. @SenateDems are focused like a laser on highlighting climate change every day and demanding Republicans in charge of the Senate act. All day today, I'll share how we're fighting for action using #EarthDay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change Rep.Adriano Espaillat
April 17, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces New Legislation To Eliminate Pesticide From Food In School Meals Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 16, 2019 Letter to Kristine L. Svinicki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Will Host Public Meeting At Indian Point in Westchester Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 16, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Rep. Wild Cosigns Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues in Fy2020 Appropriations Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 15, 2019 Letter to Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary James - Rep. McEachin, Jayapal, Diaz Barragán, Lead Letter Urging House to Protect the Clean Water Act Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 15, 2019 Schumer: With Baseball Season in Full Swing, Emerald Ash Borer Is Creeping Into Otsego County and Threatening Local Ash Trees Used to Make World Famous Baseball Bats; Senator Launches Major Push to Secure Federal Funding to Help Strike out Destructive Invasives Sen.Chuck Schumer
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