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April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
April 29, 2021 Jayapal, Markey, and Lawmakers Introduce THRIVE Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 29, 2021 Dingell, Markey Introduce THRIVE Act to Foster Bold Economic Renewal Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "TODAY: We are reversing a Trump-era decision to roll back limits on methane pollution from oil and gas production. The Senate will vote to re-impose these critical regulations, one of the most significant climate actions in 10 years. #CutMethane" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer, Senators Heinrich, King, Markey Champion Senate Passage Of Resolution To Reinstate EPA Methane Emissions Standards Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "THIS IS BIG: The Senate just voted to reverse a Trump-era decision to roll back limits on methane pollution from oil and gas production. This will be one of the most significant climate actions in the last 10 years. #CutMethane" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "We are fighting a Trump-era decision to roll back limits on methane emissions from oil and gas production. The Senate will move forward tomorrow on legislation to re-impose critical regulations to reduce methane pollution from oil and gas wells." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, and Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Chair Grijalva, Rep. Lowenthal Lead Letter Urging Admin to Update Mining Rules, Strengthen Tribal Consultation, Regulate Heavily Polluting Industry Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 22, 2021 On Earth Day, Rep. Castor Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Solar Energy Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "The best way to achieve President Biden's ambitious goal of cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade: Bold action by this Congress to reduce carbon pollution and create millions of jobs in the new clean energy economy. #EarthDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "This Congress will work for bold action to reduce carbon pollution and create millions of jobs in the new clean energy economy. #EarthDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Senator Markey and Representative Ocasio-Cortez Reintroduce Green New Deal Resolution Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 14, 2021 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2021 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 Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Reps. Jones, Tlaib, Colleagues Call on Federal Reserve to Prioritize Climate Action Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 31, 2021 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2021 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 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
March 28, 2021 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tonko Introducing Bill to Spark U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Rep. Paul Tonko
March 18, 2021 Levin, Warren, Markey, and Ocasio-Cortez Unveil the BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act to Jumpstart the Transition to Electric Transportation and Modernize Infrastructure Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 17, 2021 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 12, 2021 Gillibrand Meets With New NRC Chair, Raises Concerns About Indian Point Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 10, 2021 Velázquez Introduces Bill to Promote Corporate Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement and Investments in Clean Energy Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 24, 2021 Clarke Introduces Legislation to Create 200,000 EV Charging Stations in Underserved Communities by 2030 Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Schumer, Velázquez Announce $9.4 Billion FEMA Grant Recently Awarded to Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (prepa) Can Be Used to Build Micro-Grids, Underground Transmission Lines & Power Grid that Supports Clean, Renewable Electricity; Clean & Reliable Energy Can Be Part Island's Ongoing Recovery & Reconstruction Efforts Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Amanda Lefton, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Representatives Rice, Pascrell Lead New York and New Jersey Delegations Letter Calling for Federal Action on Offshore Wind Development Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to partner with @SenMarkey and grassroots organizations to reintroduce the THRIVE agenda to: Fight climate change Create millions of new jobs in renewable energy Invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to partner with @SenMarkey and grassroots orgs to reintroduce the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, & Indigenous communities We're working for climate justice & bold action on climate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Department of Interior Secretary de la Vega - Golden Leading 89 Colleagues to Call for Reversal of Trump Administration Rules that Kneecap Public Lands Programs Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Clarke & Barragán Reintroduce Legislation to Fight the Climate Crisis and Promote Clean Energy Microgrids Rep. Yvette Clarke
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud that President Biden is announcing a slew of executive actions on climate: To support workers, people, disadvantaged communities To address environmental justice and place science at the heart of our climate policy To halt new oil and gas development on federal lands" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 25, 2021 Barragán & Clarke Reintroduce Energy Resilient Communities Act to Protect Critical Facilities During Power Outages and Fight the Climate Crisis Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to President-Elect Biden - Menendez, Booker Call for Strengthened Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil, Natural Gas Production Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to President-Elect to Joe Biden - Feinstein, Heinrich, Colleagues Call for Strengthened Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil, Natural Gas Production Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 12, 2021 Last Week, in Personal Call to General Electric CEO, Schumer Pushes for GE to Manufacture Next-Generation Wind Turbine in New York and Create Hundreds of New Jobs; Senator Says Ge Could Help New York State Achieve Commitment to Develop 9,000 Megawatts of Offshore Wind Power by 2035 & Bring Green-Economy Jobs to Upstate NY Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $82 Million in Funding for Rochester Laser Lab in The FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Welch, Clarke Introduce National Renewable Energy and Efficiency Standard Legislation Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet Joins Letter Opposing Last-Minute Oil and Gas Lease Sale & Seismic Exploration in Arctic Refuge Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "A big roadblock to progress on climate change has been the influence of money from Big Oil & Gas. They've spent untold millions. I'm proud to see New York take this step forward in fighting the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey, Engel, Maloney Issue Joint Response To Nrc Staff's Approval Of Indian Point License Transfer Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Congressman Morelle Takes Action Opposing Harmful Chemcials Passing Through Monroe County Rep. Joe Morelle
Nov. 17, 2020 Schumer, in personal call to Plug Power's CEO, pushes to make New York future home to fuel cell manufacturer's new "gigafactory' and hundreds of new jobs; new plant would produce hydrogen fuel cell components & could bring 300 green-economy jobs to Upstate NY Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to Kristine Svincki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Commissioners - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowery, Engel, Maloney renew call on Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hold a public hearing before moving forward on Indian Point License Transfer Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Whitehouse Statement on Dc Circuit Case on Clean Power Plan Replacement Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Outrageous. We need to fight climate change and reduce fossil fuels, not let Exxon run rampant with emissions. This is exactly why @SenMarkey , @RepDebHaaland , grassroots organizations, and I stood together to launch our THRIVE agenda to fight climate change and inequality." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2020 Eight Tonko Bills Advance in House Energy Package Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I was so proud to stand with @SenMarkey , @RepDebHaaland , and grassroots orgs to introduce THRIVE. It fights climate change. It calls for millions of new jobs in renewable energy. It calls for new investments in Black, Hispanic, and indigenous communities. #TimeToTHRIVE" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "#CaseForClimateAction: Fighting climate change American prosperity & leadership 10M new jobs robust clean energy economy & support for workers help for low-income communities & communities of color, who are most vulnerable to the crisis http://democrats.senate.gov/climate-report" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
April 29, 2021 Jayapal, Markey, and Lawmakers Introduce THRIVE Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 29, 2021 Dingell, Markey Introduce THRIVE Act to Foster Bold Economic Renewal Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "TODAY: We are reversing a Trump-era decision to roll back limits on methane pollution from oil and gas production. The Senate will vote to re-impose these critical regulations, one of the most significant climate actions in 10 years. #CutMethane" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer, Senators Heinrich, King, Markey Champion Senate Passage Of Resolution To Reinstate EPA Methane Emissions Standards Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "THIS IS BIG: The Senate just voted to reverse a Trump-era decision to roll back limits on methane pollution from oil and gas production. This will be one of the most significant climate actions in the last 10 years. #CutMethane" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "We are fighting a Trump-era decision to roll back limits on methane emissions from oil and gas production. The Senate will move forward tomorrow on legislation to re-impose critical regulations to reduce methane pollution from oil and gas wells." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, and Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Chair Grijalva, Rep. Lowenthal Lead Letter Urging Admin to Update Mining Rules, Strengthen Tribal Consultation, Regulate Heavily Polluting Industry Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 22, 2021 On Earth Day, Rep. Castor Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Solar Energy Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "The best way to achieve President Biden's ambitious goal of cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade: Bold action by this Congress to reduce carbon pollution and create millions of jobs in the new clean energy economy. #EarthDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "This Congress will work for bold action to reduce carbon pollution and create millions of jobs in the new clean energy economy. #EarthDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Senator Markey and Representative Ocasio-Cortez Reintroduce Green New Deal Resolution Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 14, 2021 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2021 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 Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Reps. Jones, Tlaib, Colleagues Call on Federal Reserve to Prioritize Climate Action Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 31, 2021 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2021 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 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
March 28, 2021 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tonko Introducing Bill to Spark U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Rep.Paul Tonko
March 18, 2021 Levin, Warren, Markey, and Ocasio-Cortez Unveil the BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act to Jumpstart the Transition to Electric Transportation and Modernize Infrastructure Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 17, 2021 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 12, 2021 Gillibrand Meets With New NRC Chair, Raises Concerns About Indian Point Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 10, 2021 Velázquez Introduces Bill to Promote Corporate Disclosures Related to the Paris Climate Agreement and Investments in Clean Energy Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 24, 2021 Clarke Introduces Legislation to Create 200,000 EV Charging Stations in Underserved Communities by 2030 Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Schumer, Velázquez Announce $9.4 Billion FEMA Grant Recently Awarded to Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (prepa) Can Be Used to Build Micro-Grids, Underground Transmission Lines & Power Grid that Supports Clean, Renewable Electricity; Clean & Reliable Energy Can Be Part Island's Ongoing Recovery & Reconstruction Efforts Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Amanda Lefton, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Representatives Rice, Pascrell Lead New York and New Jersey Delegations Letter Calling for Federal Action on Offshore Wind Development Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to partner with @SenMarkey and grassroots organizations to reintroduce the THRIVE agenda to: Fight climate change Create millions of new jobs in renewable energy Invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to partner with @SenMarkey and grassroots orgs to reintroduce the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, & Indigenous communities We're working for climate justice & bold action on climate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Department of Interior Secretary de la Vega - Golden Leading 89 Colleagues to Call for Reversal of Trump Administration Rules that Kneecap Public Lands Programs Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Clarke & Barragán Reintroduce Legislation to Fight the Climate Crisis and Promote Clean Energy Microgrids Rep.Yvette Clarke
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud that President Biden is announcing a slew of executive actions on climate: To support workers, people, disadvantaged communities To address environmental justice and place science at the heart of our climate policy To halt new oil and gas development on federal lands" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 25, 2021 Barragán & Clarke Reintroduce Energy Resilient Communities Act to Protect Critical Facilities During Power Outages and Fight the Climate Crisis Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to President-Elect Biden - Menendez, Booker Call for Strengthened Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil, Natural Gas Production Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to President-Elect to Joe Biden - Feinstein, Heinrich, Colleagues Call for Strengthened Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil, Natural Gas Production Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 12, 2021 Last Week, in Personal Call to General Electric CEO, Schumer Pushes for GE to Manufacture Next-Generation Wind Turbine in New York and Create Hundreds of New Jobs; Senator Says Ge Could Help New York State Achieve Commitment to Develop 9,000 Megawatts of Offshore Wind Power by 2035 & Bring Green-Economy Jobs to Upstate NY Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $82 Million in Funding for Rochester Laser Lab in The FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Welch, Clarke Introduce National Renewable Energy and Efficiency Standard Legislation Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet Joins Letter Opposing Last-Minute Oil and Gas Lease Sale & Seismic Exploration in Arctic Refuge Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "A big roadblock to progress on climate change has been the influence of money from Big Oil & Gas. They've spent untold millions. I'm proud to see New York take this step forward in fighting the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey, Engel, Maloney Issue Joint Response To Nrc Staff's Approval Of Indian Point License Transfer Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Congressman Morelle Takes Action Opposing Harmful Chemcials Passing Through Monroe County Rep.Joe Morelle
Nov. 17, 2020 Schumer, in personal call to Plug Power's CEO, pushes to make New York future home to fuel cell manufacturer's new "gigafactory' and hundreds of new jobs; new plant would produce hydrogen fuel cell components & could bring 300 green-economy jobs to Upstate NY Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to Kristine Svincki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Commissioners - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowery, Engel, Maloney renew call on Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hold a public hearing before moving forward on Indian Point License Transfer Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Whitehouse Statement on Dc Circuit Case on Clean Power Plan Replacement Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Outrageous. We need to fight climate change and reduce fossil fuels, not let Exxon run rampant with emissions. This is exactly why @SenMarkey , @RepDebHaaland , grassroots organizations, and I stood together to launch our THRIVE agenda to fight climate change and inequality." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2020 Eight Tonko Bills Advance in House Energy Package Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I was so proud to stand with @SenMarkey , @RepDebHaaland , and grassroots orgs to introduce THRIVE. It fights climate change. It calls for millions of new jobs in renewable energy. It calls for new investments in Black, Hispanic, and indigenous communities. #TimeToTHRIVE" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "#CaseForClimateAction: Fighting climate change American prosperity & leadership 10M new jobs robust clean energy economy & support for workers help for low-income communities & communities of color, who are most vulnerable to the crisis http://democrats.senate.gov/climate-report" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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