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Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "RT if you agree: The energy these students with @350 are taking to the streets when they rally on climate change is incredible. I'm so proud to meet with them to talk about how climate change will affect all of us." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is planning to finalize a rule that would block any state from getting ahead of the federal government to deal with carbon pollution from cars. President @realDonaldTrump's position is essentially: "No California, I insist that you pollute more."" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "There is no excuse for denying our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico the funding they need to recover Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to stop @realDonaldTrump from taking money from projects in Puerto Rico to fund his expensive ineffective border wall" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - With Less Than Two Weeks To Go Until National Flood Insurance Program Expires, Gillibrand Urges Senate To Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program Immediately; Ensure Any Legislation Includes Her Reforms To End Problems Plaguing Broken And Corrupt System Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee leaders demand answers from EPA on agency's efforts to systemically weaken the role of science Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The decision by @realDonaldTrump's administration not to grant temporary protected status to immigrants from the Bahamas already residing here in America shows a lack of compassion for a nation ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. We must do more to help." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Bennet, Markey, Cantwell, Carper, Schumer and Udall Introduce Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 House passes bipartisan bill to reduce harmful diesel pollution Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Harris, Colleagues to Lighthizer: No Trade Negotiations with Brazil Until Bolsonaro Protects the Amazon Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried stockade homeowners, Schumer announces flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing in upstate NY this month Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Murphy, Schatz, Dem senators to Lighthizer: No trade negotiations with Brazil until Bolsonaro protects the Amazon Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "As Dorian churns up the east coast, the nightmare of Sandy haunts us. That is why the Army Corps must approve the extension of the flood-prevention study for Nassau's Back Bays. We MUST protect our south shore communities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: Critical effort to protect Nassau's back bay communities from future hurricanes & storms could simply cease unless Feds act; senator urges Army Corps to finish back bays work now---while there's still time Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Environment and climate change subcommittee announces legislative hearing on bill to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's proposed rollback of these regulations would be another, horrifying blow to our already-imperiled environment. If necessary, Senate Dems will fight to repeal these new regulations through our Congressional Review Act authority" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried LI homeowners, Schumer debuts flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing on LI in September Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and Florida are bracing for a hurricane. @realDonaldTrump, stop raiding disaster funds and work to ensure FEMA is ready to help these Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on National Preparedness Month Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's plan to divert money away from FEMA at the start of hurricane season to continue its efforts to separate & jail migrant families is backwards & cruel." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "While six world leaders came together to take action & decide on a $20 million aid package to fight the Amazon fires, President @realDonaldTrump skipped the meeting. It's time for the president to take the climate crisis seriously." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Meng Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Prioritize Amazon Fires at Upcoming G7 Summit Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "A classic Russian cover up. No one knows the potential health and environmental risks to Russia or the world. Putin must come clean. @realDonaldTrump must demand answers from Putin, and certainly shouldn't be attempting to welcome Putin back to the G7." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The #AmazonRainforest has an essential role in curbing climate change, but it's burning at a record rate. We must take meaningful action to protect our planet and put an end to these fires." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - E&C leaders demand answers on EPA's efforts to change environmental appeals procedures Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "July 2019 was the hottest month ever, of any month, on record. Climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet. It's about our kids. It's about our health. It's about the future. We must act. https://www.noaa.gov/news/july-2019-was-hottest-month-on-record-for-planet …" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers Press EPA on Chlorpyrifos Decision Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Congressman Morelle takes action to fight back against climate change and protect our planet for future generations Rep. Joe Morelle
Aug. 14, 2019 Stefanik Introduces Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's weakening of clean air protections is yet another disgraceful giveaway to corporate polluters at the expense of the public's health, our environment, and the fight to combat climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Led by New York & @NewYorkStateAG Letitia James: 29 states & cities from across America just sued President @realDonaldTrump's administration to stop their drive to end the Clean Power Plan Because climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Capito Call for PFAS Provisions to be Included in Final National Defense Authorization Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Urge EPA to Ban Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reps. Demand Answers on Coal Ash from The EPA Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "A big roadblock to progress on climate change has been the influence of dark money from Big Oil & Gas And the @USChamber & @ShopFloorNAM have been their accomplices, mouthpieces We need to expose dark money and hold these groups accountable #ChamberOfCarbon #ManufacturedFacts" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Tweet - ""Climate change is the greatest threat to our planet. We must fight it every chance we get. I worked with @SenatorCarper & @EPWDems to ensure the highway bill that passed the Committee on Environment and Public Works includes $10B for climate programs. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/senate-committee-acknowledges-climate-change-in-passing-287-billion-transportation-bill/2019/07/30/0982d43e-b22d-11e9-951e-de024209545d_story.html?utm_term=.756ce6079fa3 …" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Climate Change Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "It's a moral obligation to fight climate change every chance we get. I worked with @SenatorCarper & @EPWDems to ensure the highway bill that passed the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Included $10 billion for climate programs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 31, 2019 CNN Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 2 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 29, 2019 Harris, Ocasio-Cortez Announce Landmark Legislation to Ensure Green New Deal Lifts Up Every Community Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 29, 2019 Gillibrand Announces "Resilient Highways Act" to Give New York State and States Across the Country More Flexibility to Use Federal Funding to Protect Bridges and Highways from Sea Level Rise, Extreme Weather, and Climate Change Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 26, 2019 Tweet - "This is a huge win for consumers. It means progress towards cleaner air and more clean cars. When will @realDonaldTrump understand that Americans want less air pollution and more clean cars? Thanks to @SenatorCarper for helping broker the deal." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "Reducing the consumption of fossil fuels isn't enough given the climate crisis we face. We have to phase out production--starting now. As president, I will work to get us to net-zero carbon and greenhouse gas emissions nationwide and across the economy." Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 25, 2019 Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "RT if you agree: The energy these students with @350 are taking to the streets when they rally on climate change is incredible. I'm so proud to meet with them to talk about how climate change will affect all of us." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is planning to finalize a rule that would block any state from getting ahead of the federal government to deal with carbon pollution from cars. President @realDonaldTrump's position is essentially: "No California, I insist that you pollute more."" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "There is no excuse for denying our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico the funding they need to recover Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to stop @realDonaldTrump from taking money from projects in Puerto Rico to fund his expensive ineffective border wall" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - With Less Than Two Weeks To Go Until National Flood Insurance Program Expires, Gillibrand Urges Senate To Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program Immediately; Ensure Any Legislation Includes Her Reforms To End Problems Plaguing Broken And Corrupt System Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee leaders demand answers from EPA on agency's efforts to systemically weaken the role of science Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The decision by @realDonaldTrump's administration not to grant temporary protected status to immigrants from the Bahamas already residing here in America shows a lack of compassion for a nation ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. We must do more to help." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Bennet, Markey, Cantwell, Carper, Schumer and Udall Introduce Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
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 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 House passes bipartisan bill to reduce harmful diesel pollution Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Harris, Colleagues to Lighthizer: No Trade Negotiations with Brazil Until Bolsonaro Protects the Amazon Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried stockade homeowners, Schumer announces flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing in upstate NY this month Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Murphy, Schatz, Dem senators to Lighthizer: No trade negotiations with Brazil until Bolsonaro protects the Amazon Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "As Dorian churns up the east coast, the nightmare of Sandy haunts us. That is why the Army Corps must approve the extension of the flood-prevention study for Nassau's Back Bays. We MUST protect our south shore communities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: Critical effort to protect Nassau's back bay communities from future hurricanes & storms could simply cease unless Feds act; senator urges Army Corps to finish back bays work now---while there's still time Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Environment and climate change subcommittee announces legislative hearing on bill to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
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. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's proposed rollback of these regulations would be another, horrifying blow to our already-imperiled environment. If necessary, Senate Dems will fight to repeal these new regulations through our Congressional Review Act authority" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried LI homeowners, Schumer debuts flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing on LI in September Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and Florida are bracing for a hurricane. @realDonaldTrump, stop raiding disaster funds and work to ensure FEMA is ready to help these Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on National Preparedness Month Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's plan to divert money away from FEMA at the start of hurricane season to continue its efforts to separate & jail migrant families is backwards & cruel." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "While six world leaders came together to take action & decide on a $20 million aid package to fight the Amazon fires, President @realDonaldTrump skipped the meeting. It's time for the president to take the climate crisis seriously." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Meng Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Prioritize Amazon Fires at Upcoming G7 Summit Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "A classic Russian cover up. No one knows the potential health and environmental risks to Russia or the world. Putin must come clean. @realDonaldTrump must demand answers from Putin, and certainly shouldn't be attempting to welcome Putin back to the G7." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The #AmazonRainforest has an essential role in curbing climate change, but it's burning at a record rate. We must take meaningful action to protect our planet and put an end to these fires." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - E&C leaders demand answers on EPA's efforts to change environmental appeals procedures Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "July 2019 was the hottest month ever, of any month, on record. Climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet. It's about our kids. It's about our health. It's about the future. We must act. https://www.noaa.gov/news/july-2019-was-hottest-month-on-record-for-planet …" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers Press EPA on Chlorpyrifos Decision Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Congressman Morelle takes action to fight back against climate change and protect our planet for future generations Rep.Joe Morelle
Aug. 14, 2019 Stefanik Introduces Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's weakening of clean air protections is yet another disgraceful giveaway to corporate polluters at the expense of the public's health, our environment, and the fight to combat climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Led by New York & @NewYorkStateAG Letitia James: 29 states & cities from across America just sued President @realDonaldTrump's administration to stop their drive to end the Clean Power Plan Because climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Capito Call for PFAS Provisions to be Included in Final National Defense Authorization Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Urge EPA to Ban Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reps. Demand Answers on Coal Ash from The EPA Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "A big roadblock to progress on climate change has been the influence of dark money from Big Oil & Gas And the @USChamber & @ShopFloorNAM have been their accomplices, mouthpieces We need to expose dark money and hold these groups accountable #ChamberOfCarbon #ManufacturedFacts" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Tweet - ""Climate change is the greatest threat to our planet. We must fight it every chance we get. I worked with @SenatorCarper & @EPWDems to ensure the highway bill that passed the Committee on Environment and Public Works includes $10B for climate programs. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/senate-committee-acknowledges-climate-change-in-passing-287-billion-transportation-bill/2019/07/30/0982d43e-b22d-11e9-951e-de024209545d_story.html?utm_term=.756ce6079fa3 …" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Climate Change Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "It's a moral obligation to fight climate change every chance we get. I worked with @SenatorCarper & @EPWDems to ensure the highway bill that passed the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Included $10 billion for climate programs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 31, 2019 CNN Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 2 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 29, 2019 Harris, Ocasio-Cortez Announce Landmark Legislation to Ensure Green New Deal Lifts Up Every Community Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 29, 2019 Gillibrand Announces "Resilient Highways Act" to Give New York State and States Across the Country More Flexibility to Use Federal Funding to Protect Bridges and Highways from Sea Level Rise, Extreme Weather, and Climate Change Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 26, 2019 Tweet - "This is a huge win for consumers. It means progress towards cleaner air and more clean cars. When will @realDonaldTrump understand that Americans want less air pollution and more clean cars? Thanks to @SenatorCarper for helping broker the deal." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "Reducing the consumption of fossil fuels isn't enough given the climate crisis we face. We have to phase out production--starting now. As president, I will work to get us to net-zero carbon and greenhouse gas emissions nationwide and across the economy." Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 25, 2019 Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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