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Jan. 31, 2020 Tonko Announces Capital Region Clean Energy Innovator as Guest for 2020 State of the Union Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Sanders Unveils Bill to Combat Corporate Polluters and Protect Drinking Water Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 E&C Leaders Release Draft Clean Future Act Legislative Text to Achieve a 100 Percent Clean Economy Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Trahan Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Clean Up Merrimack River in FY 2021 Budget Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Moore Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Prevent Combined Sewer Overflows in FY 2021 Budget Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pledging to 'Fix the Damn Roads' or investing in climate solutions, Gov. Whitmer's vision is what America needs. Giving a voice to Latinos or helping El Paso heal after gun violence, Rep. Escobar's embodied the best of public service. Proud to announce this with @SpeakerPelosi:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to Russ Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Andrew Wheller, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Portman, Stabenow, Bipartisan Colleagues Request $320 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in President's FY 2021 Budget Request Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 E&C Leaders Demand Answers for Backlog of Superfund Cleanups Stacking Up Under Trump EPA Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico continue to ache as they uncover more damage from this swarm of earthquakes. President Trump: Approve the additional FEMA IA funds that Governor @WandaVazquezG's requested for recovery. ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of these Americans fighting the fires in Australia. We are forever in their debt for going to Australia to fight to protect lives, animals, and the environment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The PJM is right. FERC needs to reverse course on this terrible rule that will exacerbate climate change and discourage clean energy. FERC should stop bowing to the demands of special interests and act like the independent agency it's supposed to be." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal Leads 47 House Members In Calling On Interior Dept To Maintain Arctic Wilderness Protections Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA's releasing more than $39M in federal funding for rebuilding the hospital on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Maria & Irma. I'm proud I've pushed for FEMA funding like this. It shouldn't take this long to help our fellow Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi, Stefanik Call on Administration to Accept New York State's Appeal for Disaster Declaration Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have to do all we can to stop the fires in Australia. I'm so proud of everyone working to save families, save animals, and save the environment. We can't wait any longer to take action to fight the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Co-Leads the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswomen Escobar and Velázquez Introduce Legislation to Impose Financial Sanctions on Foreign Actors Who Recklessly Jeopardize our Environment Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I've been leading @SenateDems to push President Trump to sign this disaster declaration that our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico requested to help recover from the swarm of earthquakes But this is only one step. We'll keep pushing FEMA & the admin to deliver all the aid needed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Put Climate Change at Center of FEMA Duties Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Stefanik Sends Letter Outlining Great Lakes Task Force Priorities to The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 15, 2020 Velázquez on Release of HUD Puerto Rico Funds Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump has heeded our calls to lift the blockade on some of the disaster-aid funding for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, it's not nearly enough. There is no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans confront and recover from disasters." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Juntos! We must stand together with those today in New York who came out to fight for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico President Trump must approve Puerto Rico's request for disaster aid There's no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans @Pwr4PuertoRico" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tonko-Olson Bill Supporting American HVAC Manufacturing Gets Review Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Olson & Tonko Applaud Hearing on Bipartisan Bill to Phase Down Use of HFCs Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "With profound, widespread damage from the earthquakes in Puerto Rico, it's past time to act. I'm leading Senate Democrats to demand that President Trump approve Puerto Rico's request for FULL aid from the federal government--NOW. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - As Chautauqua lake continues to suffer from toxic algal blooms, Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize funding to protect lake's water quality Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico have repeatedly fought and died for America. Hurricanes and earthquakes have shattered the normalcy of life on the island. It's time for America to fully stand with them." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The spate of earthquakes hitting our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico is deeply alarming. The Trump administration must move swiftly to provide all the resources necessary to respond and recover. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I fully support Gov. Vázquez's request for disaster aid from the federal government I'm working with Senate Dems to demand Pres. Trump approve this request so our fellow Americans get the aid they need I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020 Tonko Heralds Passage of Historic PFAS Legislation Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 10, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address 'Forever Chemicals' and Safeguards Drinking Water for All Americans Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 10, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Regulate PFAS Contamination Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Pallone, Tonko Praise House Passage of PFAS Action Act Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am so proud of everyone--firefighters, people, Aussie sheep dogs--working to stop these fires and save lives. We have to do everything we can to help. And we have to act to stop the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020 Rep. Tlaib Leads Successful PFAS Amendment with Reps. Barragán & Ocasio-Cortez to Help Disadvantaged, Frontline Communities Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joe Hockey, Australian Ambassador to the United States - Durbin Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition In Pledging Support To Australia Amid Ongoing Bushfire Crisis Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's clear President Trump was never serious about infrastructure, and now worse he's using infrastructure to deny the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tonko Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Advances in House Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA needs to dramatically step up response to the recent earthquakes given their horrible recovery efforts after Hurricanes Maria and Irma for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pittman, Dir. of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer fights for Army Corps of Engineers funding to battle Harmful Algal Blooms; senator urges Army Corps of Engineers to use boosted Fed resources to launch New York statewide effort to stop the spread of Harmful Algal Blooms plaguing Upstate NY lakes Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The destruction from the Australian fires is devastating on both people and animals. I'm proud of the American firefighters heading down under to assist. We need to do all we can to help stop these fires, and we cannot wait to take action on climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Lawmakers Unveil Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Crisis Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 31, 2020 Tonko Announces Capital Region Clean Energy Innovator as Guest for 2020 State of the Union Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Sanders Unveils Bill to Combat Corporate Polluters and Protect Drinking Water Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 E&C Leaders Release Draft Clean Future Act Legislative Text to Achieve a 100 Percent Clean Economy Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Trahan Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Clean Up Merrimack River in FY 2021 Budget Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Moore Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Prevent Combined Sewer Overflows in FY 2021 Budget Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pledging to 'Fix the Damn Roads' or investing in climate solutions, Gov. Whitmer's vision is what America needs. Giving a voice to Latinos or helping El Paso heal after gun violence, Rep. Escobar's embodied the best of public service. Proud to announce this with @SpeakerPelosi:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to Russ Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Andrew Wheller, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Portman, Stabenow, Bipartisan Colleagues Request $320 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in President's FY 2021 Budget Request Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 E&C Leaders Demand Answers for Backlog of Superfund Cleanups Stacking Up Under Trump EPA Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico continue to ache as they uncover more damage from this swarm of earthquakes. President Trump: Approve the additional FEMA IA funds that Governor @WandaVazquezG's requested for recovery. ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of these Americans fighting the fires in Australia. We are forever in their debt for going to Australia to fight to protect lives, animals, and the environment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The PJM is right. FERC needs to reverse course on this terrible rule that will exacerbate climate change and discourage clean energy. FERC should stop bowing to the demands of special interests and act like the independent agency it's supposed to be." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal Leads 47 House Members In Calling On Interior Dept To Maintain Arctic Wilderness Protections Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA's releasing more than $39M in federal funding for rebuilding the hospital on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Maria & Irma. I'm proud I've pushed for FEMA funding like this. It shouldn't take this long to help our fellow Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi, Stefanik Call on Administration to Accept New York State's Appeal for Disaster Declaration Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have to do all we can to stop the fires in Australia. I'm so proud of everyone working to save families, save animals, and save the environment. We can't wait any longer to take action to fight the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Co-Leads the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswomen Escobar and Velázquez Introduce Legislation to Impose Financial Sanctions on Foreign Actors Who Recklessly Jeopardize our Environment Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I've been leading @SenateDems to push President Trump to sign this disaster declaration that our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico requested to help recover from the swarm of earthquakes But this is only one step. We'll keep pushing FEMA & the admin to deliver all the aid needed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Put Climate Change at Center of FEMA Duties Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Stefanik Sends Letter Outlining Great Lakes Task Force Priorities to The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 15, 2020 Velázquez on Release of HUD Puerto Rico Funds Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump has heeded our calls to lift the blockade on some of the disaster-aid funding for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, it's not nearly enough. There is no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans confront and recover from disasters." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Juntos! We must stand together with those today in New York who came out to fight for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico President Trump must approve Puerto Rico's request for disaster aid There's no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans @Pwr4PuertoRico" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tonko-Olson Bill Supporting American HVAC Manufacturing Gets Review Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Olson & Tonko Applaud Hearing on Bipartisan Bill to Phase Down Use of HFCs Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "With profound, widespread damage from the earthquakes in Puerto Rico, it's past time to act. I'm leading Senate Democrats to demand that President Trump approve Puerto Rico's request for FULL aid from the federal government--NOW. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - As Chautauqua lake continues to suffer from toxic algal blooms, Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize funding to protect lake's water quality Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico have repeatedly fought and died for America. Hurricanes and earthquakes have shattered the normalcy of life on the island. It's time for America to fully stand with them." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The spate of earthquakes hitting our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico is deeply alarming. The Trump administration must move swiftly to provide all the resources necessary to respond and recover. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I fully support Gov. Vázquez's request for disaster aid from the federal government I'm working with Senate Dems to demand Pres. Trump approve this request so our fellow Americans get the aid they need I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020 Tonko Heralds Passage of Historic PFAS Legislation Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 10, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address 'Forever Chemicals' and Safeguards Drinking Water for All Americans Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 10, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Regulate PFAS Contamination Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Pallone, Tonko Praise House Passage of PFAS Action Act Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am so proud of everyone--firefighters, people, Aussie sheep dogs--working to stop these fires and save lives. We have to do everything we can to help. And we have to act to stop the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020 Rep. Tlaib Leads Successful PFAS Amendment with Reps. Barragán & Ocasio-Cortez to Help Disadvantaged, Frontline Communities Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joe Hockey, Australian Ambassador to the United States - Durbin Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition In Pledging Support To Australia Amid Ongoing Bushfire Crisis Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's clear President Trump was never serious about infrastructure, and now worse he's using infrastructure to deny the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tonko Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Advances in House Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA needs to dramatically step up response to the recent earthquakes given their horrible recovery efforts after Hurricanes Maria and Irma for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pittman, Dir. of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer fights for Army Corps of Engineers funding to battle Harmful Algal Blooms; senator urges Army Corps of Engineers to use boosted Fed resources to launch New York statewide effort to stop the spread of Harmful Algal Blooms plaguing Upstate NY lakes Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The destruction from the Australian fires is devastating on both people and animals. I'm proud of the American firefighters heading down under to assist. We need to do all we can to help stop these fires, and we cannot wait to take action on climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Lawmakers Unveil Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Crisis Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
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