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Sept. 26, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces City of Buffalo and Erie County Among 16 New Certified Climate Smart Communities
Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Committee releases GAO report warning of cyberscecurity risks facing U.S. electric grid
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 20, 2019
Letter to Pat Cipollone, Counsel to the President and Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division - Nadler & Cicilline Demand Answers from WH & DOJ About Antitrust Investigation into Automakers Who Struck Vehicle Emissions Deal with CA
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Bennet, Markey, Cantwell, Carper, Schumer and Udall Introduce Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Board of Directors of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Rep. Adriano Espaillat of Congress in Letter Opposing Opic Investment in Argentina Fracking Projects
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 9, 2019
House passes bipartisan bill to reduce harmful diesel pollution
Rep. Paul Tonko
Aug. 29, 2019
Tweet - "I strongly urge the Republican led Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject this policy that may raise electricity prices for 65 million homes and businesses, and lose thousands of jobs in the 13 states served by the nation's largest grid operator."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senate Democrats urge Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oppose proposal that could raise electricity prices for millions of Americans, jeopardize thousands of jobs, and dramatically increase carbon emissions
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Stefanik Introduces Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Congressman Morelle takes action to fight back against climate change and protect our planet for future generations
Rep. Joe Morelle
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - E&C Leaders Request Investigation Into Trump Administration's Failure to Finalize Oil Spill Protocols
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
July 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes Urges Trump EPA to Reverse Polluter-Friendly Policies and Clean Up Coal Ash Groundwater Contamination
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 25, 2019
Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 24, 2019
Tonko Clean Energy Innovation Bills Advance Out of Committee
Rep. Paul Tonko
July 14, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday's blackout left 72,000 New Yorkers without power for hours. The @Energy Department must work with the State and City of New York to investigate. This type of massive blackout is entirely preventable with the right investments in our grid."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019
Key Energy Subcommittee Advances Tonko Wind Energy Bill
Rep. Paul Tonko
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Good Faith Effort to Reach Agreement on Fuel Economy Standards
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mary Nichols, Chair of the California Air Resources Board - Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Good Faith Effort to Reach Agreement on Fuel Economy Standards
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "Today, President @realDonaldTrump's Administration announced their so-called "Affordable Clean Energy" rule, which is neither affordable nor clean. It's just a giveaway to big polluters, and does nothing to reduce carbon pollution. #DirtyPowerScam"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019
Tweet - "I'm excited to say I've joined @RepRaulGrijalva, @NydiaVelazquez, and more to call for rejection of the $8 billion agreement to restructure Puerto Rico's energy system debt that will hammer ratepayers for decades and derail efforts to rebuild with renewable, clean energy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Klobuchar, Duckworth Lead Letter Urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Cease Issuing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) "Hardship' Waivers
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 11, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator to the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin and Klobuchar Urge Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by Abusing 'Hardship' Waivers
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 5, 2019
Climate Change
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2019
Climate Change
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2019
Feinstein Introduces Bill to Protect West Coast from Dangerous Offshore Drilling
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 10, 2019
Letter to Acting Secretary Bernhardt - Demand Transparency, Public Input for Oil and Gas Leasing on Public Lands
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 8, 2019
Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Rep. Steven Scalise, House Minority Whip - LaHood Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Extension for the Biodiesel Tax Credit
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
April 5, 2019
Letter to Senator Lamar Alexander, and Senator Dianne Feinstein - Schumer, Gillibrand Lead Push In Senate To Secure Millions In Federal Funding For RIT-Led Remade Manufacturing Institute To Support High-Tech Jobs And Clean Energy Innovation In Rochester
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 3, 2019
Tonko, Coons Advance Bill to Weatherize Homes, Lower Consumer Utility Bills
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
March 28, 2019
15 Coastal Senators to Oppose Interior Secretary Nomination
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Acting Secretary of the Interior - Schumer, Gillibrand Demand Answers on Acting Secretary of Interior's Plan for Offshore Drilling
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 5, 2019
Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019
Rep. Paul Tonko
March 5, 2019
Reauthorizing West Valley Demonstration Project
Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 21, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's administration decided all on their own to end talks with California about whether the state is allowed to set its own fuel-efficiency standards:"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2019
Letter to Neil Chatterjee, Chairman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Representative Levin Calls for Further Action on Key FERC Renewables Rule
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 8, 2019
Hirono, Markey, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Green New Deal Resolution
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 7, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadly, Hearing on "No Oil Producing and Cartels Act of 2019"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, EPA - Energy Star Website Deactivation Due to Government Shutdown
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Clarke Elected Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee
Rep. Yvette Clarke
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's priorities when he shuts down the government over a temper tantrum: Make sure oil drilling doesn't stop [Special Character] Make sure federal workers don't miss a paycheck This is not how government is supposed to function. #TrumpShutdown"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 4, 2019
Representative Levin Joins House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Dec. 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, the Hon. Rick Perry, the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, and the Hon. Ms. Mary Neumayr - Carper, Schumer Demand Disclosure of Administration's Oil Industry Contacts After Reports of Covert Campaign to Weaken Fuel Economy Standards
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Bernard L. McNamee, Commissioner, FERC - Call for FERC Commissioner McNamee's Recusal from Future Discussions Involving Potential Subsidization of Coal, Nuclear Plants
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2018
Hearing of the Environment Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce - Opening Statement of Rep. Paul Tonko, Hearing on "Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act"
Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 6, 2018
Funding the Government
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2018
Tweet - "The Senate should not confirm Bernard McNamee for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. McNamee has a long record of biased promotion of fossil fuels & hostility to renewables. He published an op-ed ON EARTH DAY praising the benefits of fossil fuels."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 26, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces City of Buffalo and Erie County Among 16 New Certified Climate Smart Communities
Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Committee releases GAO report warning of cyberscecurity risks facing U.S. electric grid
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 20, 2019
Letter to Pat Cipollone, Counsel to the President and Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division - Nadler & Cicilline Demand Answers from WH & DOJ About Antitrust Investigation into Automakers Who Struck Vehicle Emissions Deal with CA
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Bennet, Markey, Cantwell, Carper, Schumer and Udall Introduce Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Board of Directors of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Rep. Adriano Espaillat of Congress in Letter Opposing Opic Investment in Argentina Fracking Projects
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 9, 2019
House passes bipartisan bill to reduce harmful diesel pollution
Rep.Paul Tonko
Aug. 29, 2019
Tweet - "I strongly urge the Republican led Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject this policy that may raise electricity prices for 65 million homes and businesses, and lose thousands of jobs in the 13 states served by the nation's largest grid operator."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senate Democrats urge Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oppose proposal that could raise electricity prices for millions of Americans, jeopardize thousands of jobs, and dramatically increase carbon emissions
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Stefanik Introduces Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Congressman Morelle takes action to fight back against climate change and protect our planet for future generations
Rep.Joe Morelle
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - E&C Leaders Request Investigation Into Trump Administration's Failure to Finalize Oil Spill Protocols
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
July 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes Urges Trump EPA to Reverse Polluter-Friendly Policies and Clean Up Coal Ash Groundwater Contamination
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 25, 2019
Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 24, 2019
Tonko Clean Energy Innovation Bills Advance Out of Committee
Rep.Paul Tonko
July 14, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday's blackout left 72,000 New Yorkers without power for hours. The @Energy Department must work with the State and City of New York to investigate. This type of massive blackout is entirely preventable with the right investments in our grid."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019
Key Energy Subcommittee Advances Tonko Wind Energy Bill
Rep.Paul Tonko
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Good Faith Effort to Reach Agreement on Fuel Economy Standards
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mary Nichols, Chair of the California Air Resources Board - Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Good Faith Effort to Reach Agreement on Fuel Economy Standards
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "Today, President @realDonaldTrump's Administration announced their so-called "Affordable Clean Energy" rule, which is neither affordable nor clean. It's just a giveaway to big polluters, and does nothing to reduce carbon pollution. #DirtyPowerScam"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019
Tweet - "I'm excited to say I've joined @RepRaulGrijalva, @NydiaVelazquez, and more to call for rejection of the $8 billion agreement to restructure Puerto Rico's energy system debt that will hammer ratepayers for decades and derail efforts to rebuild with renewable, clean energy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Klobuchar, Duckworth Lead Letter Urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Cease Issuing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) "Hardship' Waivers
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 11, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator to the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin and Klobuchar Urge Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by Abusing 'Hardship' Waivers
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 5, 2019
Climate Change
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2019
Climate Change
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2019
Feinstein Introduces Bill to Protect West Coast from Dangerous Offshore Drilling
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 10, 2019
Letter to Acting Secretary Bernhardt - Demand Transparency, Public Input for Oil and Gas Leasing on Public Lands
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 8, 2019
Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Rep. Steven Scalise, House Minority Whip - LaHood Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Extension for the Biodiesel Tax Credit
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
April 5, 2019
Letter to Senator Lamar Alexander, and Senator Dianne Feinstein - Schumer, Gillibrand Lead Push In Senate To Secure Millions In Federal Funding For RIT-Led Remade Manufacturing Institute To Support High-Tech Jobs And Clean Energy Innovation In Rochester
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 3, 2019
Tonko, Coons Advance Bill to Weatherize Homes, Lower Consumer Utility Bills
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
March 28, 2019
15 Coastal Senators to Oppose Interior Secretary Nomination
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Acting Secretary of the Interior - Schumer, Gillibrand Demand Answers on Acting Secretary of Interior's Plan for Offshore Drilling
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 5, 2019
Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2019
Rep.Paul Tonko
March 5, 2019
Reauthorizing West Valley Demonstration Project
Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 21, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's administration decided all on their own to end talks with California about whether the state is allowed to set its own fuel-efficiency standards:"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2019
Letter to Neil Chatterjee, Chairman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Representative Levin Calls for Further Action on Key FERC Renewables Rule
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 8, 2019
Hirono, Markey, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Green New Deal Resolution
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 7, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadly, Hearing on "No Oil Producing and Cartels Act of 2019"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, EPA - Energy Star Website Deactivation Due to Government Shutdown
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Clarke Elected Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee
Rep.Yvette Clarke
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's priorities when he shuts down the government over a temper tantrum: Make sure oil drilling doesn't stop [Special Character] Make sure federal workers don't miss a paycheck This is not how government is supposed to function. #TrumpShutdown"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 4, 2019
Representative Levin Joins House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Dec. 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, the Hon. Rick Perry, the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, and the Hon. Ms. Mary Neumayr - Carper, Schumer Demand Disclosure of Administration's Oil Industry Contacts After Reports of Covert Campaign to Weaken Fuel Economy Standards
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Bernard L. McNamee, Commissioner, FERC - Call for FERC Commissioner McNamee's Recusal from Future Discussions Involving Potential Subsidization of Coal, Nuclear Plants
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2018
Hearing of the Environment Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce - Opening Statement of Rep. Paul Tonko, Hearing on "Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act"
Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 6, 2018
Funding the Government
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2018
Tweet - "The Senate should not confirm Bernard McNamee for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. McNamee has a long record of biased promotion of fossil fuels & hostility to renewables. He published an op-ed ON EARTH DAY praising the benefits of fossil fuels."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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