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Aug. 27, 2021 At Committee Roundtable, Frontline Communities Discuss Dangers of "Peaker" Power Plants & Urgent Need for Environmental Justice Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Aug. 27, 2021 Tonko Hosts EPA Administrator Regan on Visit to Capital Region Rep. Paul Tonko
Aug. 26, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes for Transformative Benefits for Working Families, Advances President Biden's Historic Agenda Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Earlier this year, the Biden administration released an ambitious goal: Cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade. Senate Democrats passed our budget resolution, which will enable us to take big, bold action on climate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "The Build Back Better budget will represent the most significant investment in tackling the climate crisis in US history Together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, it would put us on the path to meet President Biden's climate change goals" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2021 Letter to Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Biden and Colleagues Use Congressional Budget Tricks to Defund Louisiana Flood Protection and Raise Gasoline Prices Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - "At today's @NYSDEC public hearing, I was proud to deliver the first public comment in opposition to NRG's Astoria Gas Plant. It would undermine the goals laid out in NY's landmark climate legislation and expose kids to even more harmful pollutants. I'm working to stop it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2021 Letter to Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Higgins, GOP Colleagues Working to Protect U.S. Energy Ports Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Stefanik Announces USDA Program for Dairy Farmers Rep. Elise Stefanik
Aug. 20, 2021 Heeding Calls from Shaheen, Gillibrand & Murphy, USDA Announces New Federal Program to Assist Dairy Farmers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Velázquez and Blumenthal Statement on The EPA Announcement Banning the Use of the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos on All Foods Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Acting on climate can't wait. Senate Democrats last week passed our budget resolution, which will do more to combat climate change than any legislation in Senate history." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2021 Tonko Announces $1.5 Million Awarded to GE Research to Remove Carbon Emissions Rep. Paul Tonko
Aug. 17, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden and @SecVilsack's updated Thrifty Food Plan will boost SNAP benefits for the most needy, helping millions of families put food on the table." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2021 Schumer Reveals Effort To Include $1 Billion Influx For Great Lakes Restoration Initiative In Just-Passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Package; Senator's Successful Push To Add Unprecedented & Historic Protection Funds Represents Largest Ever Single Investment In Environmental Protection Program To Safeguard One Of Western New York's Greatest Engines Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2021 Tweet - "July 2021 was the hottest month ever, of any month, on record. Acting on climate can't wait. Senate Democrats passed our budget resolution last week, which will enable us to take big, bold action on climate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2021 Tonko Brings Local Leaders & Experts Together for Lead Water Line Replacement Push Rep. Paul Tonko
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just passed our budget resolution to provide historic investments in American jobs, American families, and the fight against climate change. It puts us on track to bring a generational transformation to how our economy works for average Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Matsui, Connolly, Barragán, Clarke Lead Effort to Secure Robust Funding for Electric Vehicles Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget will: --Lower costs for everyone --Cut taxes for American families --Create millions of jobs while tackling the climate crisis --And it's paid for by the wealthy & corporations paying their fair share We promised bold action and we're on track to get it done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget will cut taxes for American families, lower costs, create good-paying jobs, invest in our future, while tackling the climate change crisis. And it will be paid for by the wealthy and corporations paying their fair share. We're working to move it forward." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Barragan Leads Effort to Secure Robust Funding for Electric Vehicles Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "A new Civilian Climate Corps will put a new generation of workers on a pathway to green union jobs and invigorate our national sense of purpose in the fight against climate change. I'm working to seize this opportunity & fund a big, bold CCC in our Build Back Better legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget is about: --Restoring the middle class and giving more Americans the opportunity to get there --Lower costs for Americans --Cutting taxes for American families --Creating millions of jobs while tackling the climate crisis We're working to get it done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The infrastructure bill we passed will deliver the most robust injection of funds into America's infrastructure in decades But our work isn't done We'll soon vote on a budget resolution to make historic investments in American jobs, families, & the fight against climate change" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The latest #IPCC #ClimateReport makes clear that acting on climate can't wait. Democrats are working to pass our budget resolution and do more to combat climate change than any legislation in Senate history." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The infrastructure bill we passed will strengthen most every major category of our country's physical infrastructure--and we won't stop there. We're working to pass our budget resolution and do more to combat climate change than any legislation in Senate history." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Dingell, Clarke Urge Congressional Leadership to Invest $85B in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget will: --Lower costs for Americans --Cut taxes for American families --Create millions of jobs while tackling the climate crisis --And it's paid for by the wealthy and corporations paying their fair share We are working to move it forward." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today's new @IPCC_CH report makes clear that acting on climate can't wait. Democrats promised bold climate action--and we're making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "From the NYT: Today's new @IPCC_CH report concludes that nations of the world have only a small window to "prevent the most harrowing future." The Democratic budget will do more to combat climate change than any legislation in Senate history." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Velázquez, Blumenthal, Additional Members of Congress Call on EPA to Strip Chlorpyrifos from U.S. Agriculture & Food Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I was proud to stand with everyone fighting to stop the North Brooklyn Pipeline. Thank you to the tireless community groups pushing back against this harmful project. @SaneEnergy @BvilleGreen @NewtownCreek @elpuentepalante @nychange @sunrisemvmtnyc @MaydaySpace" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I'm standing with @SalazarSenate, @EmilyAssembly, @NydiaVelazquez, @SaneEnergy, and activists against National Grid's North Brooklyn Pipeline It undermines the nation-leading climate goals we passed in New York in 2019 And it hurts communities already faced with high pollution" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Thank YOU @EmilyAssembly for your passion and advocacy on this issue. Together, we will fight to stop this pipeline." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "We can't reduce greenhouse gas emissions without dealing with carbon pollution from cars we drive @POTUS's executive order and my Clean Cars plan are the kind of bold action we need Dems promised bold climate action--and we're making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Housing Minority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Barragan Calls for Bold Environmental Justice Investments in Reconciliation Bill Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McEachin Leads Call for Additional Investment in Environmental Justice Initiatives Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's action today is an important step in the climate fight. And my Clean Cars for America plan would help us make this transition to electric vehicles. Democrats promised big, bold climate action, and we are making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront the climate crisis and create ladders to millions of good-paying union jobs. I'm using my power as Majority Leader to tackle carbon pollution and work for a big, bold Civilian Climate Corps." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2021 Schumer Reveals: Infrastructure Deal Will Send $$$ To Clean Up Upstate New York; Schumer Announces That Deal Includes Funding For Clean Water, Energy & Pollution Cleanup In NY, Including Funds To Address Lead, PFAS, Water Contaminations, And Superfund Sites Throughout Upstate Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Big Oil lobby @APIenergy is trying to convince everyone they support real climate action. Spoiler: They don't. We're not waiting on them to come around. The Senate will take bold action on climate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Reps. Jeffries, Suozzi and Meeks Statement on Governor Andrew Cuomo Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to John Morton, Climate Counselor for Department of the Treasury - Gillibrand Calls On The Department Of The Treasury To Implement Bold Economic Policies To Combat The Climate Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 30, 2021 Tonko, Castor Introduce Legislation to Electrify Households, Create Jobs & Lower Energy Bills Rep. Paul Tonko
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "The American economy is coming back because Democrats delivered. And now, we must go further to #BuildBackBetter than before. We must, and we will, rebuild our infrastructure, create millions of good-paying jobs, act on climate, and help American families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2021 Velázquez Secures Earmark Funding for Local Projects in Massive Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 29, 2021 Clarke Introduces Legislation to Remove Lead From School Drinking Water Rep. Yvette Clarke
July 29, 2021 All 10 Tonko-backed "Community Projects' Advance in House Budget Rep. Paul Tonko
Date Title Politician
Aug. 27, 2021 At Committee Roundtable, Frontline Communities Discuss Dangers of "Peaker" Power Plants & Urgent Need for Environmental Justice Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Aug. 27, 2021 Tonko Hosts EPA Administrator Regan on Visit to Capital Region Rep.Paul Tonko
Aug. 26, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes for Transformative Benefits for Working Families, Advances President Biden's Historic Agenda Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Earlier this year, the Biden administration released an ambitious goal: Cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade. Senate Democrats passed our budget resolution, which will enable us to take big, bold action on climate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "The Build Back Better budget will represent the most significant investment in tackling the climate crisis in US history Together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, it would put us on the path to meet President Biden's climate change goals" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2021 Letter to Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Biden and Colleagues Use Congressional Budget Tricks to Defund Louisiana Flood Protection and Raise Gasoline Prices Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - "At today's @NYSDEC public hearing, I was proud to deliver the first public comment in opposition to NRG's Astoria Gas Plant. It would undermine the goals laid out in NY's landmark climate legislation and expose kids to even more harmful pollutants. I'm working to stop it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2021 Letter to Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Higgins, GOP Colleagues Working to Protect U.S. Energy Ports Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Stefanik Announces USDA Program for Dairy Farmers Rep.Elise Stefanik
Aug. 20, 2021 Heeding Calls from Shaheen, Gillibrand & Murphy, USDA Announces New Federal Program to Assist Dairy Farmers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Velázquez and Blumenthal Statement on The EPA Announcement Banning the Use of the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos on All Foods Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Acting on climate can't wait. Senate Democrats last week passed our budget resolution, which will do more to combat climate change than any legislation in Senate history." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2021 Tonko Announces $1.5 Million Awarded to GE Research to Remove Carbon Emissions Rep.Paul Tonko
Aug. 17, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden and @SecVilsack's updated Thrifty Food Plan will boost SNAP benefits for the most needy, helping millions of families put food on the table." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2021 Schumer Reveals Effort To Include $1 Billion Influx For Great Lakes Restoration Initiative In Just-Passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Package; Senator's Successful Push To Add Unprecedented & Historic Protection Funds Represents Largest Ever Single Investment In Environmental Protection Program To Safeguard One Of Western New York's Greatest Engines Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2021 Tweet - "July 2021 was the hottest month ever, of any month, on record. Acting on climate can't wait. Senate Democrats passed our budget resolution last week, which will enable us to take big, bold action on climate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2021 Tonko Brings Local Leaders & Experts Together for Lead Water Line Replacement Push Rep.Paul Tonko
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just passed our budget resolution to provide historic investments in American jobs, American families, and the fight against climate change. It puts us on track to bring a generational transformation to how our economy works for average Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Matsui, Connolly, Barragán, Clarke Lead Effort to Secure Robust Funding for Electric Vehicles Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget will: --Lower costs for everyone --Cut taxes for American families --Create millions of jobs while tackling the climate crisis --And it's paid for by the wealthy & corporations paying their fair share We promised bold action and we're on track to get it done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget will cut taxes for American families, lower costs, create good-paying jobs, invest in our future, while tackling the climate change crisis. And it will be paid for by the wealthy and corporations paying their fair share. We're working to move it forward." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Barragan Leads Effort to Secure Robust Funding for Electric Vehicles Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "A new Civilian Climate Corps will put a new generation of workers on a pathway to green union jobs and invigorate our national sense of purpose in the fight against climate change. I'm working to seize this opportunity & fund a big, bold CCC in our Build Back Better legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget is about: --Restoring the middle class and giving more Americans the opportunity to get there --Lower costs for Americans --Cutting taxes for American families --Creating millions of jobs while tackling the climate crisis We're working to get it done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The infrastructure bill we passed will deliver the most robust injection of funds into America's infrastructure in decades But our work isn't done We'll soon vote on a budget resolution to make historic investments in American jobs, families, & the fight against climate change" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The latest #IPCC #ClimateReport makes clear that acting on climate can't wait. Democrats are working to pass our budget resolution and do more to combat climate change than any legislation in Senate history." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The infrastructure bill we passed will strengthen most every major category of our country's physical infrastructure--and we won't stop there. We're working to pass our budget resolution and do more to combat climate change than any legislation in Senate history." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Dingell, Clarke Urge Congressional Leadership to Invest $85B in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget will: --Lower costs for Americans --Cut taxes for American families --Create millions of jobs while tackling the climate crisis --And it's paid for by the wealthy and corporations paying their fair share We are working to move it forward." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today's new @IPCC_CH report makes clear that acting on climate can't wait. Democrats promised bold climate action--and we're making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "From the NYT: Today's new @IPCC_CH report concludes that nations of the world have only a small window to "prevent the most harrowing future." The Democratic budget will do more to combat climate change than any legislation in Senate history." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Velázquez, Blumenthal, Additional Members of Congress Call on EPA to Strip Chlorpyrifos from U.S. Agriculture & Food Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I was proud to stand with everyone fighting to stop the North Brooklyn Pipeline. Thank you to the tireless community groups pushing back against this harmful project. @SaneEnergy @BvilleGreen @NewtownCreek @elpuentepalante @nychange @sunrisemvmtnyc @MaydaySpace" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I'm standing with @SalazarSenate, @EmilyAssembly, @NydiaVelazquez, @SaneEnergy, and activists against National Grid's North Brooklyn Pipeline It undermines the nation-leading climate goals we passed in New York in 2019 And it hurts communities already faced with high pollution" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Thank YOU @EmilyAssembly for your passion and advocacy on this issue. Together, we will fight to stop this pipeline." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "We can't reduce greenhouse gas emissions without dealing with carbon pollution from cars we drive @POTUS's executive order and my Clean Cars plan are the kind of bold action we need Dems promised bold climate action--and we're making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Housing Minority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Barragan Calls for Bold Environmental Justice Investments in Reconciliation Bill Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McEachin Leads Call for Additional Investment in Environmental Justice Initiatives Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's action today is an important step in the climate fight. And my Clean Cars for America plan would help us make this transition to electric vehicles. Democrats promised big, bold climate action, and we are making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront the climate crisis and create ladders to millions of good-paying union jobs. I'm using my power as Majority Leader to tackle carbon pollution and work for a big, bold Civilian Climate Corps." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2021 Schumer Reveals: Infrastructure Deal Will Send $$$ To Clean Up Upstate New York; Schumer Announces That Deal Includes Funding For Clean Water, Energy & Pollution Cleanup In NY, Including Funds To Address Lead, PFAS, Water Contaminations, And Superfund Sites Throughout Upstate Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Big Oil lobby @APIenergy is trying to convince everyone they support real climate action. Spoiler: They don't. We're not waiting on them to come around. The Senate will take bold action on climate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Reps. Jeffries, Suozzi and Meeks Statement on Governor Andrew Cuomo Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to John Morton, Climate Counselor for Department of the Treasury - Gillibrand Calls On The Department Of The Treasury To Implement Bold Economic Policies To Combat The Climate Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 30, 2021 Tonko, Castor Introduce Legislation to Electrify Households, Create Jobs & Lower Energy Bills Rep.Paul Tonko
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "The American economy is coming back because Democrats delivered. And now, we must go further to #BuildBackBetter than before. We must, and we will, rebuild our infrastructure, create millions of good-paying jobs, act on climate, and help American families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2021 Velázquez Secures Earmark Funding for Local Projects in Massive Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 29, 2021 Clarke Introduces Legislation to Remove Lead From School Drinking Water Rep.Yvette Clarke
July 29, 2021 All 10 Tonko-backed "Community Projects' Advance in House Budget Rep.Paul Tonko
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