| April 22, 2021
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Senator Gillibrand, Representatives Dean And Kildee, Mark Ruffalo, Environmental Attorney Rob Bilott, And Clean Water Advocates Introduce Landmark Bicameral Legislation To Create Access To Medical Monitoring For Victims Of Significant PFAS Exposure
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 22, 2021
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Tweet - "We are fighting a Trump-era decision to roll back limits on methane emissions from oil and gas production. Next week: The Senate will put a bill on the floor to re-impose critical regulations to reduce methane pollution from oil and gas wells. #EarthDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 22, 2021
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Tweet - "It's #EarthDay. And the Biden administration just released an ambitious new goal: Cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade. President Biden is returning the United States to a position of global leadership in the fight against climate change."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 22, 2021
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Rep. Velázquez, Senator Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Aid People Displaced by Climate Change and Support Global Resilience
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 22, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the US - Omar, Castro, Torres, Velázquez, and Congressional Leaders Ask President Biden To Address Climate Refugees
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Democrats are working for big, bold climate action now! I will work with @POTUS to pass the #AmericanJobsPlan--a big, bold bill that will create jobs, invest in infrastructure, and help combat climate change. #EarthDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 20, 2021
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Congresswoman Escobar Joins Senator Markey and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to Reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 20, 2021
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Senator Markey and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice to Rebuild America
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 20, 2021
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Senator Markey and Representative Ocasio-Cortez Reintroduce Green New Deal Resolution
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 20, 2021
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Stefanik Cosponsors Trillion Trees Act of 2021
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| April 19, 2021
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Congresswomen Cori Bush and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce the Green New Deal for Cities, Counties, States, Tribes, and Territories
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 19, 2021
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NEWS: Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rollout Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 15, 2021
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Hearing of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Tonko Leads Congressional Hearing on Environmental Justice Bills
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| April 15, 2021
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Van Hollen, Warren, Casten, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill Requiring Public Companies to Disclose Climate-Related Risks
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 14, 2021
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Cardin, Rubio, Jeffries, Waltz Introduce Bill to Measure Post-Disaster Progress a Decade after Devastating Earthquake in Haiti
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| April 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Our roads, bridges, highways, public transit, airports, housing, and electric grid are all in need of an overhaul. I will work with @POTUS to pass the #AmericanJobsPlan--a big, bold bill that will create jobs, invest in infrastructure, and help combat climate change."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2021
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Water Infrastructure
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 12, 2021
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Clarke Introduces Legislation Prioritizing Climate Justice at The Federal Level
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| April 12, 2021
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With FDR's New Deal as Blueprint, Sen. Booker and Rep. Spanberger Re-Introduce Climate Change Bill Focused on Investing in Farm Conservation Programs, Reforestation, and Wetlands Restoration
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 12, 2021
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Clarke Introduces Legislation Prioritizing Climate Justice at the Federal Level
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| April 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - With Recent Discovery Of PFAS In Rockland & Westchester County Drinking Water, Schumer Launches Three-Prong Plan For Feds To Finally Tackle Contamination Head On And Unlock Federal Resources To Remediate Drinking Water Systems, Allowing Hudson Valley Communities To Recover
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Terry Cosby, Acting Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service at the Department of Agricultre - Stefanik Leads Letter to Usda Requesting Changes to Conservation Standards for Farmers
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
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| April 8, 2021
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Schumer Doubles Down After Securing 375-Job Plug Power "Gigafactory' In Rochester, Announces Support For $520 Million Fed Loan Guarantee Sought By Plug Power To Support North America's Largest Green Hydrogen Fuel Production Plant At WNY Stamp Site Facility
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 6, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| April 6, 2021
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Tweet - "We are at a fulcrum moment for climate change and need to take big, bold action. I talked with @SecretaryPete about how my Clean Cars for America initiative--part of @POTUS' #AmericanJobsPlan--can be part of those efforts. I'll work with President Biden to pass a big, bold plan."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 6, 2021
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Tweet - "The planet just hit another record high of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This is the highest it's been in millions of years, since long before humans existed. That's why I'm working with President Biden to pass a big, bold climate plan."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Reps. Jones, Tlaib, Colleagues Call on Federal Reserve to Prioritize Climate Action
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Meng, Velázquez, and Espaillat Urge Agriculture Secretary to Strengthen Future Rounds of Pandemic Food Security Programs
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 31, 2021
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Majority Leader Schumer Statement On The American Jobs Plan
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 31, 2021
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Tweet - "Addressing infrastructure, climate, & environmental justice together to create millions of good paying jobs is the right combination to meet America's challenges I'll work with @POTUS to pass a big, bold bill to drive America forward for decades to come"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 31, 2021
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Tonko Cheers Biden Unveiling "American Jobs Plan"
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 31, 2021
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Gillibrand Announces Comprehensive Bicameral Plan To Protect New Yorkers From Growing Plastic Pollution Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 31, 2021
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Tweet - "Every community will benefit from the robust #AmericanJobsPlan that will make clean energy and clean transportation affordable for all, and create millions of jobs with good wages I'll work with @POTUS to pass a big, bold bill that will drive America forward for decades to come"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 30, 2021
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Letter to The Hon. Richard Glick, Chairman of The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Van Hollen, Shaheen, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Call on FERC to Boost Public Participation at Agency
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 29, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $100 Million For Flooding And Disaster Management Projects On Long Island
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 28, 2021
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Tweet - "We are fighting a Trump-era decision to roll back limits on methane emissions from oil and gas production. Working with @MartinHeinrich, @SenAngusKing, and @SenMarkey: We will vote on re-instating this commonsense regulation to fight the climate crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 26, 2021
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Tonko Joins Bipartisan Group Introducing Legislation to Plant 1.2 Billion Trees
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 26, 2021
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Tonko Introducing Bill to Spark U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 25, 2021
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Senator Heinrich, Majority Leader Schumer, Senators King, Markey, and Representative DeGette Lead Their Colleagues In Introducing Resolution To Reinstate Methane Emissions Standards To Protect Public Health, Tackle Climate Crisis
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Reps. Nadler and Matsui Lead Letter to President Biden Calling for Large-Scale Flood Protection Investments in Upcoming Infrastructure Plan
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sonia Jimenez, Deputy Administrator of the USDA Specialty Crop Program - Stefanik Leads Letter to Usda Seeking Clarification for Onion Growers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Tonko Presses USDA on Unfair Distribution of COVID Aid for Capital Region Farms
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 19, 2021
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Reps. Jeffries, Huffman, Fitzpatrick and Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Vital Efforts to Conserve Endangered Amphibians
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 19, 2021
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Reps. Jeffries, Huffman, Fitzpatrick And Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Vital Efforts To Conserve Endangered Amphibians
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 18, 2021
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Bennet, Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Plant 1.2 Billion Trees on National Forests
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 18, 2021
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Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 18, 2021
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Tonko Votes to Advance Legislation Supporting America's Farms & Dairies
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 18, 2021
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Stefanik Votes for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 18, 2021
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Congressman Torres Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills
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Rep. Ritchie Torres
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| March 18, 2021
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Levin, Warren, Markey, and Ocasio-Cortez Unveil the BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act to Jumpstart the Transition to Electric Transportation and Modernize Infrastructure
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 17, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary - Gillibrand Calls On USDA To Prioritize New York-Grown Healthy Foods In New Food Purchase And Distribution Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 17, 2021
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Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to clean vehicles. I'm so proud it's part of President Biden's plan to #BuildBackBetter."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representatives Cohen, Schakowsky, Buchanan, and Fitzpatrick Lead More than 100 Members Asking Secretary Vilsack to Publish Rule Preventing Horse "Soring"
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 16, 2021
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Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| March 14, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary - Gillibrand, Joined By NYC Public Advocate Williams And Children's Aid Vice President, Announces Major Bicameral Push To Review And Update Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infant, Children (WIC) Food Packages
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 12, 2021
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Gillibrand Meets With New NRC Chair, Raises Concerns About Indian Point
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 11, 2021
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EPA Selects Push Buffalo to Receive $200,000 Brownfields Job Training Grant to Build a Skilled Environmental Workforce in Economically Distressed Communities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Bold action on climate calls for building a more just society That's why I've partnered with @SenMarkey and grassroots orgs to reintroduce the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis and create millions of #GoodJobsForAll Americans, regardless of zip code."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2021
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Letter to Steve Dickson, Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration - Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus Send Letter to FAA on Aircraft Noise
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 10, 2021
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 10, 2021
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Velázquez Introduces Bill to Promote Corporate Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement and Investments in Clean Energy
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 10, 2021
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Nominations
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 10, 2021
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Stefanik Votes Against Pelosi's Partisan Covid-19 Package
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 10, 2021
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Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan provides more than $10 billion to support America's agriculture And sets aside roughly half of it for disadvantaged communities, particularly Black farmers. Big, bold, urgent COVID relief is on the way"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 9, 2021
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Tweet - "This week, the Senate will confirm: Rep. Marcia Fudge to serve as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Merrick Garland to serve as Attorney General. Michael Regan to serve as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 9, 2021
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Rep. Crawford Introduces Legislation to Create an Intelligence Office in USDA
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 9, 2021
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Tweet - "I just filed cloture to move ahead on the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland to be Secretary of the Interior. She will be the first Native American Cabinet Secretary. Rep. Deb Haaland will be confirmed by the Senate."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 9, 2021
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Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Establish Office of Intelligence at Usda
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 4, 2021
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Stefanik Cosponsors Farm Workforce Modernization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Bold action on climate means investing in clean infrastructure and manufacturing. That's why I've partnered with @SenMarkey and grassroots orgs to reintroduce the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis and create millions of good jobs for Americans, regardless of zip code."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 3, 2021
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Bill to Restore Native Plants in National Parks Introduced by Sens. Collins, Cantwell and Reps. Cartwright, Stefanik
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 2, 2021
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Tonko, Pallone, Rush Introduce Landmark Legislation to Combat the Climate Crisis
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Leopoldo Miranda, Southeast Region Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - McEachin Leads More Than 30 Colleagues in Letter Urging FWS to Save the American Red Wolf
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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