| Nov. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "The #InfrastructureBill is an investment in New York's water. It helps address contaminants, replace lead pipes, and eliminate PFAS so that New York State can ensure communities have the clean drinking water they deserve."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 12, 2021
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Schumer Reveals: Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Will Bring Vital Funding Needed to Address Rochester's 25,000 Lead Pipes & Accelerate Lead Pipe Removal 3x Faster; Standing Home, Schumer Reveals Over $15 Billion to Help Eliminate Lead Pipes and Ensure Rochester Children & Families Get the Clean Drinking Water They Deserve
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 10, 2021
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Espaillat, Congressional Delegation Hold Press Conference at COP26 Glasgow
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Nov. 10, 2021
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Transcript of U.S. Congressional Delegation Press Conference at COP26 Glasgow
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Nov. 9, 2021
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Attends United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Nov. 9, 2021
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Letter to Administrator Dickson - Kildee, Gillibrand Urge FAA to Allow PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam at Airports
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 8, 2021
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Letter to Jamie Pinkham, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Scott A Spellmon, Lieutenant General - Following His Visit to Mamaroneck, Schumer Calls Top Brass at Army to Demand Prioritization of Mamroneck Project; Hours After His Confirmation, Schumer Calls New Assistant Secretary to Make Mamaroneck Top Priority, Fully Fund Project, and Save Lives
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 5, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, and Tristan Brown, Acting Administrator for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Following Years of Advocacy, Schumer, Gillibrands, Jones Secure Independent Review of Safety Risks Posed by AIM Pipeline Projects for Lower Hudson Valley Communities Surrounding Indian Point; In New Letter, Reps Reinforce Community Concerns, Call on PHMSA to Exercise Oversight on All Existing Pipelines for Full Comprehensive Review
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Ithaca, New York under Mayor @SvanteMyrick is now the first city in the U.S. to begin 100% decarbonization of buildings! They're leading us to a greener and gorges future!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Hurricanes, wildfires, heatwaves, and more--disasters like these cost us tens of billions each year. In Build Back Better, Democrats are working to reach our climate goals and take big, bold action to fight climate change."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Schiff, Feinstein, Huffman, Delbene, Colleagues Urge USDA to Improve Standard of Care for Captive Marine Mammals
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Nov. 3, 2021
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Gillibrand Announces Nearly $1 Billion Included For Rural Communities In Build Back Better Agenda Framework; Gillibrand Pledges To Fight To Keep It In Package As Negotiations Continue
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 2, 2021
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Gillibrand, Maloney Announce Major Debt Relief For Farmers Included In Build Back Better Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- As International Climate Summit Begins, Senator Markey and Rep. Velázquez Urge Biden Administration to Provide Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "President Biden unveiled a framework for his Build Back Better Plan to help millions of working and middle class families achieve the American Dream in the 21st century, and to take bold steps to tackle the climate crisis. We're working to get this done."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "American families are in desperate need of relief from the consequences of a changing climate. With Build Back Better, we have an opportunity to take unprecedented action to protect Americans from these threats. We are working to take big, bold action."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 29, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Members of Congress Urge Climate Diplomacy with China
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary Department of the Interior - Protecting Grey Wolves
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Today, we defeated NRG's proposal to build a polluting gas plant in Queens. Among so many--I'm grateful to @ZohranKMamdani who shared with me in July what stopping this plant would mean for his neighbors. This will protect the future for Astoria and kids like the Veggie Nuggets."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "With Build Back Better, we are working to restore the middle class in the 21st Century, to give more Americans the opportunity to get there, and to take bold action to tackle the climate crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 26, 2021
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Tweet - "Build Back Better will be the greatest investment in the American people, in our economy, and in the fight against climate change in a long time. Democrats will continue working until we pass this transformational legislation."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 26, 2021
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Tweet - "Big news: The @NYSDEC is rejecting NRG's Astoria gas plant! I'm so proud to have fought alongside many organizers to stop this pollution-spewing plant Thank you to @JessicaRamos @ZohranKMamdani @SenGianaris @AOC @Tiffany_Caban and the tireless organizers for making this happen"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Extreme weather like this across the U.S. is becoming more common due to climate change--disrupting the lives of millions of Americans. Democrats are working to pass Build Back Better to fight climate change with the urgency that's needed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Earlier this year, the Biden admin released an ambitious goal: Cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by the end of the decade. We're working to pass Build Back Better to combat the climate crisis and put us on track to meet that goal."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Build Back Better will be the greatest investment in the American people, in our economy, and in the fight against climate change that we've seen in a long, long time."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 24, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Cruel Taxpayer-Funded Experiments on Puppies
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "The Build Back Better Act will address the climate crisis in a transformative way. There is no Planet B."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "New York City's school buses will be electric by 2035. This is a HUGE victory for our communities and planet. Senate Dems are working to pass our Build Back Better legislation including my Clean Cars for America initiative to combat the climate crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Build Back Better will be the greatest investment in the American people, in our economy, and in the fight against climate change that we've seen in a long, long time."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 20, 2021
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Governor Hochul Announces Construction Start at Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in North America
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2021
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Following Tropical Storm Fred, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Availability of Disaster Loans for Private Non-Profit Organizaions in Upstate New York
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "Build Back Better will improve the lives of millions and millions of Americans. We're working to take bold climate action, create millions of jobs, expand economic opportunity, lower costs for working Americans, and ensure the wealthy to pay their fair share."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Letter to Shane Grant, Chief Executive Officer of Danone - As Upstate Ny Organic Dairy Farmers Continue to Recover from Pandemic, Schumer Fights for Answers on Terminated Danone Contracts; With Impacted Farms Left Searching for Answers, Senator Calls on Danone for Explanation and Aid for Impacted New York Organic Dairy Farms
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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As Upstate NY Organic Dairy Farmers Continue to Recover from Pandemic, Schumer Fights for Answers on Terminated Danone Contracts; With Impacted Farms Left Searching for Answers, Senator Calls on Danone for Explanation and Aid for Impacted New York Organic Dairy Farms
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Gillibrand Successfully Leads Senate Push Encouraging EPA To Strengthen National Plan To Address PFAS Discharges
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 18, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LIHEAP Heating Help
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2021
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Tonko, Pallone Praise Biden EPA's PFAS Roadmap
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2021
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Amid New Predictions Warning of Heating Price Spike of 31% Across Capital Region This Winter, Schumer Pushes Two-Pronged Plan to Deal with Crisis; 1) Quickly Release Fed Funds That Help Seniors & Others Pay for heat & 2) Increase Fed Pot of LIHEAP by $100M to Keep the Help Going
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 15, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Orange County
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "A bold Civilian Climate Corps will create paths to green, family-sustaining union jobs in communities too often left behind I proudly stood with @DistCouncil37 @CentralLaborNYC @NYCBldgTrades @GreenCityForce @sunrisemvmtnyc to work for the funding we need"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 12, 2021
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Citing Environmental Concerns, Schumer Calls on Epa to Review Air Permit for Greenidge Power Plant Cryptocurrency Mining Facility; Senator Reveals Emisions from Plant Have Recently Increased Tenfold, and With Ownership Planning to Expand Virtual Mining Operation, Pollution from Mining Will Only Increase
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 11, 2021
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As Siemens Energy Looks to Sell Olean Plant, Schumer Urges Siemens to Sell to a Company That Will Commit to Protecting Nearly 1,000 Jobs; Senator Goes to Bat to Keep Union Steelworker Jobs in Olean
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Nadler Urges Secretary Vilsack to Act on COVID-19 Spread from Mink Farms
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Congressmen Alan Lowenthal, Mike Levin Lead Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Oct. 4, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate; Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Committee on Finance - Shaheen, Hassan Join Effort to Promote Access to Solar Energy for Low- and Moderate-Income Households
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Fitzpatrick, Deutch Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on CDC to Lift Dog Import Suspension
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2021
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Tonko Statement on Build Back Better Agenda
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Devastating fires, floods, storms--it isn't normal. We're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to take big, bold action to combat the climate crisis with the urgency that's needed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 28, 2021
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Suozzi's Reduce Act will Promote Recycling and Stop Plastic Pollution that is Killing Wildlife, Polluting Oceans, and Destroying Ecosystems
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Sept. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Tonight, it was an honor to take the stage at @GlblCtzn in New York City to say: We're working to pass the Build Back Better plan to take big, bold action to combat the climate crisis with the urgency that's needed. #GlobalCitizenLive"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "President Biden's Build Back Better represents a historic attempt to address the climate crisis. And the program in that legislation that best embodies the transformation we need to meet this challenge is the Civilian Climate Corps. We're working to pass a big, bold CCC."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "We're working to pass a bold Civilian Climate Corps & create paths to green, family sustaining union jobs in communities too often left behind It's why I'm standing today in NYC with @Distcouncil37 @CentralLaborNYC @NYCBldgTrades @SunriseMvmtNYC @GreenCityForce @TheCorpsNetwork"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "The labor movement and the climate movement stand together behind the Civilian Climate Corps The CCC would put a new generation of workers on a pathway to green, family-sustaining union jobs in communities hit hardest by the climate crisis We're working to pass a big, bold CCC"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm standing with @Distcouncil37 @CentralLaborNYC @NYCBldgTrades @SunriseMvmtNYC today in NYC. We're working to pass a big, bold Civilian Climate Corps. It'll put a new generation on a pathway to green, family sustaining union jobs in communities hard hit by the climate crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Thank you to all the frontline climate change fighters standing with us today--from labor to climate advocates. We are working on climate solutions that create green jobs in communities who are too often left behind. And that includes a big, bold Civilian Climate Corps."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Following News That Horizon Organic Will Leave Almost 100 Farms In The Northeast, Schumer Launches Push To Close Loopholes In All-Out Effort To Save New York's Organic Dairy Farms; Schumer Calls On USDA Secretary Vilsack To Provide NY's Organic Dairy Farmers With Much Needed Cheddar
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Tonko Joins EPA Administrator to Announce Major Climate Action
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury - Prioritize Global Climate Justice
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Kaptur, 60+ House Members Call for $30 Billion Investment in Civilian Climate Corps
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Cassidy, Menendez Lead Colleagues Demanding FEMA Delay Risk Rating 2.0
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Kennedy, Cassidy, Menendez oppose FEMA plan to hike Louisianians' flood insurance costs
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Congresswomen María Elvira Salazar Introduces the Bipartisan Reef Act.
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Devastating fires, floods, storms--it isn't normal. Democrats are working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to take big, bold action to combat the climate crisis with the urgency that's needed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack - Maine Delegation Urges USDA to Support Maine Organic Dairy Farmers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2021
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Schumer Reveals: New Yorkers Being Bit By "Record' Number Of Mosquitos As More & More West Nile Virus Pools --Over 1K-- Confirmed; With Climate Change, Mosquito Season Could Last Even Longer; Senator Announces New Fed Push To Boost Funds Localities Need To Beat Back The Bug & Diseases Before Spread
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 21, 2021
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schumer Reveals: New Yorkers Being Bit By "Record' Number Of Mosquitos As More & More West Nile Virus Pools --Over 1K-- Confirmed; With Climate Change, Mosquito Season Could Last Even Longer; Senator Announces New Fed Push To Boost Funds Localities Need To Beat Back The Bug & Diseases Before Spread
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "Four years ago, Hurricane Maria brought unimaginable suffering to Puerto Rico. We're fighting to send more resources to improve the island's resiliency. Senate Democrats will always champion equal and fair treatment for the American citizens of Puerto Rico."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 20, 2021
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Letter to Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City - Requesting Giuliani Administration Documents on 9/11 Toxins
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2021
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, and Peter Defazio, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Modernize FEMA through Emergency Supplemental Appropriations
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2021
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, and Peter Defazio, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Modernize FEMA through Emergency Supplemental Appropriations
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Sept. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture; and Hon. Gregory L. Parham, Administrator of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Representatives Morelle and Kelly Call on USDA to Protect Farmers from Devastating Invasive Species
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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Tweet - "Acting on climate can't wait. We're working to pass our Build Back Better legislation, together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to take big, bold action to combat the climate crisis with the urgency that's needed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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Tonko Advances Build Back Better Budget Out of Committee
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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