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Sept. 27, 2022 Following Hurricane Fiona, Espaillat Visits Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to Assess Devastation Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Sept. 21, 2022 Tweet - "The Kigali Amendment, which curbs polluting hydrofluorocarbons, is a historic step to combatting global warming in a huge way. It will reduce global temperatures by about half a degree Celsius by the end of this century, a fact with significant impact." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2022 Pallone & Tonko Applaud Ratification of Kigali Amendment, Committing U.S. to Phase Down Dangerous HFCs Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 19, 2022 Rep. Ritchie Torres Statement on Hurricane Fiona Response: Rep. Ritchie Torres
Sept. 16, 2022 Clarke Introduces Legislation to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts at Home and Abroad Rep. Yvette Clarke
Sept. 14, 2022 Tonko Questions Experts on Efforts by Big Oil PR Firms to Stifle Climate Action Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 13, 2022 Meng, Hevesi and Schulman Issue Statement on Flooding in Queens Rep. Grace Meng
Sept. 9, 2022 Rep. Torres' Public Comment on Congestion Pricing in NYC Rep. Ritchie Torres
Sept. 6, 2022 Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management, Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Senator Markey, Chair Maloney, and Reps. Khanna, Bush, Tlaib Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin. To Strengthen Commitment to Environmental Justice Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Sept. 1, 2022 Meng Commemorates Anniversary of Hurricane Ida By Visiting Homes of Victims From Her District Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 26, 2022 Tweet - "After years of pushing to address PFAS contamination, I'm thrilled about the @EPA announcement to list toxic PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances. This important step by @EPAMichaelRegan will: --Help reduce pollution --Protect public health --Hold polluters accountable for damage" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2022 Letter to Cryptomining Company CEOs - E&c Leaders Demand Answers From Cryptomining Companies on Their Environmental and Energy Impacts Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 16, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
Aug. 4, 2022 Letter to Commissioner Basil Segos, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Meng Leads Queens Elected Officials in Calling for NYS to Prioritize Flooding in Key Climate Change Program Rep. Grace Meng
July 30, 2022 Tweet - "The Inflation Reduction Act will mark a turning point in our country's commitment to protect our planet for future generations. It will put the U.S. on a path to roughly 40% emissions reductions by 2030." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2022 Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Quigley Urges Swifter Phase Out of Single-use Plastics in National Parks Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
July 28, 2022 Tweet - "This Senate just passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 #WRDA to invest in water projects across this country--from navigation to ecosystem restoration to protecting communities from climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2022 Tweet - "Our legislation will be the greatest pro-climate legislation that has ever been passed by Congress It fights the climate crisis with the urgency the situation demands and puts the U.S. on a path to roughly 40% emissions reductions by 2030, all while creating new good-paying jobs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Collins, King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration Help Lower Energy Costs by Increasing Biodiesel Volumes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2022 Letter to Martha Williams, Director United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Velázquez Leads 10 Members of Congress in Letter to the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service on the Need to Out Agricultural Pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 14, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, Booker, Lowenthal Lead 35 Colleagues in Letter Raising Concerns Over Climate & Environmental Justice Risks of Chemical Recycling of Plastics Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 30, 2022 House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Supreme Court Decision Eroding Climate Protections and the Rulemaking System Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 30, 2022 Congressman Nadler and House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Supreme Court Decision Eroding Climate Protections and the Rulemaking System Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 29, 2022 Governor Hochul, U.S. Department of Interior and Onondaga Nation Announce One of the Largest Returns of Land to an Indigenous Nation by Any State Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 23, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Huffman Urges Epa to Uphold Cwa, Enact Regulations on Harmful Ballast Water Discharges Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 27, 2022 Following Hurricane Fiona, Espaillat Visits Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to Assess Devastation Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Sept. 21, 2022 Tweet - "The Kigali Amendment, which curbs polluting hydrofluorocarbons, is a historic step to combatting global warming in a huge way. It will reduce global temperatures by about half a degree Celsius by the end of this century, a fact with significant impact." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2022 Pallone & Tonko Applaud Ratification of Kigali Amendment, Committing U.S. to Phase Down Dangerous HFCs Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 19, 2022 Rep. Ritchie Torres Statement on Hurricane Fiona Response: Rep.Ritchie Torres
Sept. 16, 2022 Clarke Introduces Legislation to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts at Home and Abroad Rep.Yvette Clarke
Sept. 14, 2022 Tonko Questions Experts on Efforts by Big Oil PR Firms to Stifle Climate Action Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 13, 2022 Meng, Hevesi and Schulman Issue Statement on Flooding in Queens Rep.Grace Meng
Sept. 9, 2022 Rep. Torres' Public Comment on Congestion Pricing in NYC Rep.Ritchie Torres
Sept. 6, 2022 Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management, Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Senator Markey, Chair Maloney, and Reps. Khanna, Bush, Tlaib Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin. To Strengthen Commitment to Environmental Justice Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Sept. 1, 2022 Meng Commemorates Anniversary of Hurricane Ida By Visiting Homes of Victims From Her District Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 26, 2022 Tweet - "After years of pushing to address PFAS contamination, I'm thrilled about the @EPA announcement to list toxic PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances. This important step by @EPAMichaelRegan will: --Help reduce pollution --Protect public health --Hold polluters accountable for damage" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2022 Letter to Cryptomining Company CEOs - E&c Leaders Demand Answers From Cryptomining Companies on Their Environmental and Energy Impacts Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 16, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
Aug. 4, 2022 Letter to Commissioner Basil Segos, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Meng Leads Queens Elected Officials in Calling for NYS to Prioritize Flooding in Key Climate Change Program Rep.Grace Meng
July 30, 2022 Tweet - "The Inflation Reduction Act will mark a turning point in our country's commitment to protect our planet for future generations. It will put the U.S. on a path to roughly 40% emissions reductions by 2030." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2022 Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Quigley Urges Swifter Phase Out of Single-use Plastics in National Parks Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
July 28, 2022 Tweet - "This Senate just passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 #WRDA to invest in water projects across this country--from navigation to ecosystem restoration to protecting communities from climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2022 Tweet - "Our legislation will be the greatest pro-climate legislation that has ever been passed by Congress It fights the climate crisis with the urgency the situation demands and puts the U.S. on a path to roughly 40% emissions reductions by 2030, all while creating new good-paying jobs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Collins, King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration Help Lower Energy Costs by Increasing Biodiesel Volumes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2022 Letter to Martha Williams, Director United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Velázquez Leads 10 Members of Congress in Letter to the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service on the Need to Out Agricultural Pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 14, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, Booker, Lowenthal Lead 35 Colleagues in Letter Raising Concerns Over Climate & Environmental Justice Risks of Chemical Recycling of Plastics Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 30, 2022 House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Supreme Court Decision Eroding Climate Protections and the Rulemaking System Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 30, 2022 Congressman Nadler and House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Supreme Court Decision Eroding Climate Protections and the Rulemaking System Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 29, 2022 Governor Hochul, U.S. Department of Interior and Onondaga Nation Announce One of the Largest Returns of Land to an Indigenous Nation by Any State Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 23, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Huffman Urges Epa to Uphold Cwa, Enact Regulations on Harmful Ballast Water Discharges Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
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