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May 15, 2019 Capito, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Require Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2019 Gillibrand, Capito Announce New Bipartisan Legislation That Would Require The EPA To Set An Enforceable Standard For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water To Protect Public Health Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 13, 2019 Tweet - "Never before have humans lived on an Earth with carbon dioxide rates this high. I'm committed to action on climate change. And I'm committed to acting now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are on the offense. We're pushing to include legislation to combat climate change in any infrastructure bill in the Senate. And we're going to keep fighting. RT if you agree: It's time to act on climate change. And it's time to do it now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2019 Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler - U.S. Reps. Castor, Schrier & Colleagues Oppose Undermining Protections Against Mercury Pollution Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "One of the biggest impediments to progress on climate change has been the pervasive influence of dark money from Big Oil & Big Gas For years, the @USChamber has been their accomplice and mouthpiece We need to expose dark money and hold these groups accountable #ChamberOfCarbon" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 2, 2019 Meng Measure Stressing Link Between Climate Change and Food Security Passes House Rep. Grace Meng
May 2, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address Climate Change Crisis, Protect Planet for Future Generations Rep. Joe Morelle
May 2, 2019 Feinstein Introduces Bill to Protect West Coast from Dangerous Offshore Drilling Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 2, 2019 Houses Passes the Espaillat Amendment Justice to Ensure the Inclusion of Communities of Color During Climate Debate Rep. Adriano Espaillat
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep. Yvette Clarke
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep. Adriano Espaillat
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep. Paul Tonko
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep. Grace Meng
May 1, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 25, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change Rep. Adriano Espaillat
April 24, 2019 Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 22, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on Earth Day Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 22, 2019 Tweet - "It's more important than ever to demand strong action on climate change. @SenateDems are focused like a laser on highlighting climate change every day and demanding Republicans in charge of the Senate act. All day today, I'll share how we're fighting for action using #EarthDay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change Rep. Adriano Espaillat
April 16, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Rep. Wild Cosigns Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues in Fy2020 Appropriations Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 15, 2019 Letter to Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary James - Rep. McEachin, Jayapal, Diaz Barragán, Lead Letter Urging House to Protect the Clean Water Act Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 15, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Nuke Waste Continues to Sit Smack in The Middle of Niagara County--despite Fed Promise 4 Years Ago to Clean It Up; Senator Launches Major Push to Secure +$250 M Increase to Vital Cleanup Program for Niagara Site so Army Corps & Energy Dept. Can--once and For All--clean. Up. The. Mess. Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2019 Letter to Various Energy Utility Companies and the Law Firm of Hunton Andrews Kirth - E&C Leaders Launch Investigation of Secretive Front Group UARG And Its Ties To EPA Officials Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
April 11, 2019 Senator Gillibrand Statement On Epa "Certification Of Completion" For GE's Unfinished Hudson River Pcb Cleanup Job Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 10, 2019 Whitehouse, Schatz, Heinrich, Gillibrand Introduce Updated Carbon Fee Amid Energized Climate Debate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to Rep. John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee and Rep. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - Top Dems Push for Funding to Address the Climate Crisis Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
March 27, 2019 Tonko Co-Sponsors H.R. 9: Climate Action Now Act Rep. Paul Tonko
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "I'm launching the @SenateDems' Special Committee on the Climate Crisis. The consequences of inaction are disastrous. We must have a group of senators dedicated to devising a plan of action. While Republicans deny science, Democrats know we must act. https://www.democrats.senate.gov/climate " Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "You need to see @SenDuckworth talk about how fighting climate change is vital for our troops She's speaking from her own experience, and she's speaking as a veteran I could not be more proud she is bringing her voice to the @SenateDems' Special Committee on the Climate Crisis" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019 The Green New Deal Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leaders Condemn President Trump's Comments on Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Acting Secretary of the Interior - In Wake of New York Times David Bernhardt Revelations, Leading House Democrats Push For "Immediate" Release of Suppressed Pesticide Impact Reports Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "When asked by a reporter, @SenateMajLdr McConnell finally admitted that climate change is real and caused by humans. Our strategy to turn their sham vote around and go on offense on climate change is working." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2019 Tonko Unveils Principles to Advance Climate Consensus in Congress Rep. Paul Tonko
March 20, 2019 Letter to Acting Secretary Shanahan and Administrator Wheeler - Senators Warren, Shaheen, and Hassan Presses for Answers on Reports of Efforts to Weaken Contamination Standards for PFAS Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Shaheen, Hassan Lead Letter to DOD & EPA Pressing for Answers on Reports of Efforts to Weaken Contamination Standards for PFAS Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 18, 2019 Tweet - "And how are Democrats going on offense? -Pushing to create a Senate Select Committee on Climate -Securing climate wins in any infrastructure bill -De-funding Trump's fake climate denier panel -Demanding @SenateGOP vote on resolution saying we must act now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm so proud of all of the students fighting to take immediate, strong action on climate change. We need your voices. We need to keep hearing from you. And we must continue the fight. It's time for America and Congress to take serious action on climate change. #ClimateStrike" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2019 Tonko, Schatz Advance Bill to Safeguard Integrity of Federal Science Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
March 12, 2019 Inhofe, Bipartisan Group of EPW Senators Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Popular, Effective Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2019 Tweet - "Maybe misleading on climate change is acceptable in the GOP. But I'd like to see my colleagues talk to Iowa farmers, Alaskan & North Carolina fishermen, Florida & Mountain West homeowners. See if denying the severity of recent climate change works there." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2019 The Green New Deal Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "I've been looking all over for it, but I still can't find the Republican plan to tackle climate change. When will they tell us what they're for?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
May 15, 2019 Capito, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Require Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2019 Gillibrand, Capito Announce New Bipartisan Legislation That Would Require The EPA To Set An Enforceable Standard For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water To Protect Public Health Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 13, 2019 Tweet - "Never before have humans lived on an Earth with carbon dioxide rates this high. I'm committed to action on climate change. And I'm committed to acting now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are on the offense. We're pushing to include legislation to combat climate change in any infrastructure bill in the Senate. And we're going to keep fighting. RT if you agree: It's time to act on climate change. And it's time to do it now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2019 Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler - U.S. Reps. Castor, Schrier & Colleagues Oppose Undermining Protections Against Mercury Pollution Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "One of the biggest impediments to progress on climate change has been the pervasive influence of dark money from Big Oil & Big Gas For years, the @USChamber has been their accomplice and mouthpiece We need to expose dark money and hold these groups accountable #ChamberOfCarbon" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 2, 2019 Meng Measure Stressing Link Between Climate Change and Food Security Passes House Rep.Grace Meng
May 2, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address Climate Change Crisis, Protect Planet for Future Generations Rep.Joe Morelle
May 2, 2019 Feinstein Introduces Bill to Protect West Coast from Dangerous Offshore Drilling Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 2, 2019 Houses Passes the Espaillat Amendment Justice to Ensure the Inclusion of Communities of Color During Climate Debate Rep.Adriano Espaillat
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep.Yvette Clarke
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep.Adriano Espaillat
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep.Paul Tonko
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep.Grace Meng
May 1, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 25, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change Rep.Adriano Espaillat
April 24, 2019 Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 22, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on Earth Day Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 22, 2019 Tweet - "It's more important than ever to demand strong action on climate change. @SenateDems are focused like a laser on highlighting climate change every day and demanding Republicans in charge of the Senate act. All day today, I'll share how we're fighting for action using #EarthDay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change Rep.Adriano Espaillat
April 16, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Rep. Wild Cosigns Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues in Fy2020 Appropriations Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 15, 2019 Letter to Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary James - Rep. McEachin, Jayapal, Diaz Barragán, Lead Letter Urging House to Protect the Clean Water Act Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 15, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Nuke Waste Continues to Sit Smack in The Middle of Niagara County--despite Fed Promise 4 Years Ago to Clean It Up; Senator Launches Major Push to Secure +$250 M Increase to Vital Cleanup Program for Niagara Site so Army Corps & Energy Dept. Can--once and For All--clean. Up. The. Mess. Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2019 Letter to Various Energy Utility Companies and the Law Firm of Hunton Andrews Kirth - E&C Leaders Launch Investigation of Secretive Front Group UARG And Its Ties To EPA Officials Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
April 11, 2019 Senator Gillibrand Statement On Epa "Certification Of Completion" For GE's Unfinished Hudson River Pcb Cleanup Job Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 10, 2019 Whitehouse, Schatz, Heinrich, Gillibrand Introduce Updated Carbon Fee Amid Energized Climate Debate Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to Rep. John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee and Rep. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - Top Dems Push for Funding to Address the Climate Crisis Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
March 27, 2019 Tonko Co-Sponsors H.R. 9: Climate Action Now Act Rep.Paul Tonko
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "I'm launching the @SenateDems' Special Committee on the Climate Crisis. The consequences of inaction are disastrous. We must have a group of senators dedicated to devising a plan of action. While Republicans deny science, Democrats know we must act. https://www.democrats.senate.gov/climate " Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "You need to see @SenDuckworth talk about how fighting climate change is vital for our troops She's speaking from her own experience, and she's speaking as a veteran I could not be more proud she is bringing her voice to the @SenateDems' Special Committee on the Climate Crisis" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019 The Green New Deal Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leaders Condemn President Trump's Comments on Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Acting Secretary of the Interior - In Wake of New York Times David Bernhardt Revelations, Leading House Democrats Push For "Immediate" Release of Suppressed Pesticide Impact Reports Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "When asked by a reporter, @SenateMajLdr McConnell finally admitted that climate change is real and caused by humans. Our strategy to turn their sham vote around and go on offense on climate change is working." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2019 Tonko Unveils Principles to Advance Climate Consensus in Congress Rep.Paul Tonko
March 20, 2019 Letter to Acting Secretary Shanahan and Administrator Wheeler - Senators Warren, Shaheen, and Hassan Presses for Answers on Reports of Efforts to Weaken Contamination Standards for PFAS Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense and the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Shaheen, Hassan Lead Letter to DOD & EPA Pressing for Answers on Reports of Efforts to Weaken Contamination Standards for PFAS Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 18, 2019 Tweet - "And how are Democrats going on offense? -Pushing to create a Senate Select Committee on Climate -Securing climate wins in any infrastructure bill -De-funding Trump's fake climate denier panel -Demanding @SenateGOP vote on resolution saying we must act now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm so proud of all of the students fighting to take immediate, strong action on climate change. We need your voices. We need to keep hearing from you. And we must continue the fight. It's time for America and Congress to take serious action on climate change. #ClimateStrike" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2019 Tonko, Schatz Advance Bill to Safeguard Integrity of Federal Science Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
March 12, 2019 Inhofe, Bipartisan Group of EPW Senators Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Popular, Effective Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2019 Tweet - "Maybe misleading on climate change is acceptable in the GOP. But I'd like to see my colleagues talk to Iowa farmers, Alaskan & North Carolina fishermen, Florida & Mountain West homeowners. See if denying the severity of recent climate change works there." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2019 The Green New Deal Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "I've been looking all over for it, but I still can't find the Republican plan to tackle climate change. When will they tell us what they're for?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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