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Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget is about: --Restoring the middle class and giving more Americans the opportunity to get there --Lower costs for Americans --Cutting taxes for American families --Creating millions of jobs while tackling the climate crisis We're working to get it done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "From the NYT: Today's new @IPCC_CH report concludes that nations of the world have only a small window to "prevent the most harrowing future." The Democratic budget will do more to combat climate change than any legislation in Senate history." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget will: --Lower costs for Americans --Cut taxes for American families --Create millions of jobs while tackling the climate crisis --And it's paid for by the wealthy and corporations paying their fair share We are working to move it forward." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Dingell, Clarke Urge Congressional Leadership to Invest $85B in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today's new @IPCC_CH report makes clear that acting on climate can't wait. Democrats promised bold climate action--and we're making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Velázquez, Blumenthal, Additional Members of Congress Call on EPA to Strip Chlorpyrifos from U.S. Agriculture & Food Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I'm standing with @SalazarSenate, @EmilyAssembly, @NydiaVelazquez, @SaneEnergy, and activists against National Grid's North Brooklyn Pipeline It undermines the nation-leading climate goals we passed in New York in 2019 And it hurts communities already faced with high pollution" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's action today is an important step in the climate fight. And my Clean Cars for America plan would help us make this transition to electric vehicles. Democrats promised big, bold climate action, and we are making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McEachin Leads Call for Additional Investment in Environmental Justice Initiatives Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "We can't reduce greenhouse gas emissions without dealing with carbon pollution from cars we drive @POTUS's executive order and my Clean Cars plan are the kind of bold action we need Dems promised bold climate action--and we're making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Housing Minority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Barragan Calls for Bold Environmental Justice Investments in Reconciliation Bill Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Schumer Reveals: Infrastructure Deal Will Send $$$ To Clean Up Upstate New York; Schumer Announces That Deal Includes Funding For Clean Water, Energy & Pollution Cleanup In NY, Including Funds To Address Lead, PFAS, Water Contaminations, And Superfund Sites Throughout Upstate Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront the climate crisis and create ladders to millions of good-paying union jobs. I'm using my power as Majority Leader to tackle carbon pollution and work for a big, bold Civilian Climate Corps." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Reps. Jeffries, Suozzi and Meeks Statement on Governor Andrew Cuomo Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Big Oil lobby @APIenergy is trying to convince everyone they support real climate action. Spoiler: They don't. We're not waiting on them to come around. The Senate will take bold action on climate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to John Morton, Climate Counselor for Department of the Treasury - Gillibrand Calls On The Department Of The Treasury To Implement Bold Economic Policies To Combat The Climate Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 30, 2021 Tonko, Castor Introduce Legislation to Electrify Households, Create Jobs & Lower Energy Bills Rep. Paul Tonko
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "The American economy is coming back because Democrats delivered. And now, we must go further to #BuildBackBetter than before. We must, and we will, rebuild our infrastructure, create millions of good-paying jobs, act on climate, and help American families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2021 Velázquez Secures Earmark Funding for Local Projects in Massive Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "Because Democrats delivered: The American economy is coming back Now, we must go further and #BuildBackBetter than before We must, and we will, rebuild our infrastructure, create millions of good-paying jobs, act on climate, and help American families" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2021 Clarke Introduces Legislation to Remove Lead From School Drinking Water Rep. Yvette Clarke
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "We will take bold action on climate in infrastructure legislation. We will re-establish America as a global leader in fighting the climate crisis, and put us on the path to meet @POTUS's bold climate commitments. And we will put people and justice front and center." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "As Majority Leader, I will not pass an infrastructure package that does not reduce carbon pollution at a scale commensurate with the urgent climate crisis we face. And that's exactly what Democrats will do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Heinrich, Lowenthal Lead Bicameral Letter Urging Interior Department To Reverse Course On Massive Arctic Drilling Project Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Matsui And Colleagues Urge Epa To Reinstate Waiver For California's Clean Car Standards Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "The climate crisis is already here. We will ensure that the Civilian Climate Corps helps fight the climate crisis, provides a ladder up into good-paying union jobs, and recruits from communities that have borne the burden of the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "Roads and bridges need repair Railways and transit need maintenance and modernization Sewer systems need expansion and renovation States need clean energy and resilient infrastructure to confront the climate crisis The Senate will keep working for bold action on infrastructure" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2021 Gillibrand Secures Key PFAS Provisions In NDAA To Address Testing And Remediation Of Toxic PFAS Chemicals At Military Installations And National Guard Facilities Across New York State Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 22, 2021 Shaheen Leads Key PFAS Amendment to FY2022 NDAA to Set Deadline for PFAS Testing at DOD Facilities, Develop a Remediation Schedule for Contaminated Sites & Codify PFAS Task Force Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Extreme wildfires across the West are becoming more common due to climate change, causing massive destruction and making the air we breathe unsafe all across the country. We must, and we will, take big bold measures to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2021 Green New Deal for Public Schools Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 21, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Public Health and Safeguard Drinking Water Against Dangerous Chemicals Rep. Joe Morelle
July 21, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Passage of Eagle Act, Hails Inclusion of Key Priorities Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "We have a broad coalition of activists, organizers, and elected officials pushing for a Civilian Climate Corps. And together, we will work to make it a reality." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Addressing the climate crisis is a primary focus of our infrastructure work I'm using my power as Majority Leader to work for a big Civilian Climate Corps to: (special character) Create pathways to good-paying union jobs (special character) Invest in clean energy & climate solutions (special character) Work for economic justice" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "We will ensure that the Civilian Climate Corps helps fight the climate crisis, provides a ladder up into good-paying union jobs, and recruits from communities that have borne the burden of the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Climate Change Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Once-in-a-generation opportunity to fight climate change & create paths to good-paying union jobs I'm standing with @SenMarkey @RonWyden @ChrisCoons @RepJoeNeguse @AOC @RepJudyChu @RepMarcyKaptur We're working for a big, bold Civilian Climate Corps in infrastructure legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader; the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; the Hon. Maria Cantwell, Chairwoman of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; the Hon. Roger Wicker, Ranking Member of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Hon. Sam Graves, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Moulton, Ocasio-Cortez, Costa, Markey and Gillibrand Lead Coalition of Democrats in Push for High-Speed Rail Funding Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 15, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Budget Democrats reached a landmark agreement on a budget resolution to pave the way for making the biggest investment in the middle class in decades to: Create jobs Rebuild infrastructure Act on climate Expand Medicare to vision, dental, and hearing More" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2021 American Jobs and Families Plan Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "The landmark budget resolution that Senate Budget Democrats reached agreement on last night will pave the way to fight the climate crisis and provide the most significant support for American families since the New Deal. And like @POTUS and I said: We're gonna get this done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "The landmark budget resolution that Senate Budget Democrats reached agreement on will pave the way to fight climate change and provide the most significant support for American families since the New Deal. And that's exactly what the Senate Democratic Majority is going to do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Boost Electrification Of American Freight Fleets Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 14, 2021 Budget Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Our infrastructure must become more resilient to extreme weather We must use infrastructure investment to reduce carbon & combat climate change Investing in both will create good-paying American jobs We must, and we will, take big bold action in infrastructure legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Extreme weather across America is only becoming more common, putting our agriculture, our infrastructure, our economy, and people at grave risk. We must, and we will, take big bold action to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Climate and Infrastructure Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "We must, and we will, take big bold measures to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation. That includes creating a new Civilian Climate Corps. #AmericanJobsPlan" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget is about: --Restoring the middle class and giving more Americans the opportunity to get there --Lower costs for Americans --Cutting taxes for American families --Creating millions of jobs while tackling the climate crisis We're working to get it done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "From the NYT: Today's new @IPCC_CH report concludes that nations of the world have only a small window to "prevent the most harrowing future." The Democratic budget will do more to combat climate change than any legislation in Senate history." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The Democratic budget will: --Lower costs for Americans --Cut taxes for American families --Create millions of jobs while tackling the climate crisis --And it's paid for by the wealthy and corporations paying their fair share We are working to move it forward." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Dingell, Clarke Urge Congressional Leadership to Invest $85B in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today's new @IPCC_CH report makes clear that acting on climate can't wait. Democrats promised bold climate action--and we're making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Velázquez, Blumenthal, Additional Members of Congress Call on EPA to Strip Chlorpyrifos from U.S. Agriculture & Food Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I'm standing with @SalazarSenate, @EmilyAssembly, @NydiaVelazquez, @SaneEnergy, and activists against National Grid's North Brooklyn Pipeline It undermines the nation-leading climate goals we passed in New York in 2019 And it hurts communities already faced with high pollution" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's action today is an important step in the climate fight. And my Clean Cars for America plan would help us make this transition to electric vehicles. Democrats promised big, bold climate action, and we are making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McEachin Leads Call for Additional Investment in Environmental Justice Initiatives Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "We can't reduce greenhouse gas emissions without dealing with carbon pollution from cars we drive @POTUS's executive order and my Clean Cars plan are the kind of bold action we need Dems promised bold climate action--and we're making it a vital part of infrastructure legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Housing Minority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Barragan Calls for Bold Environmental Justice Investments in Reconciliation Bill Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Schumer Reveals: Infrastructure Deal Will Send $$$ To Clean Up Upstate New York; Schumer Announces That Deal Includes Funding For Clean Water, Energy & Pollution Cleanup In NY, Including Funds To Address Lead, PFAS, Water Contaminations, And Superfund Sites Throughout Upstate Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront the climate crisis and create ladders to millions of good-paying union jobs. I'm using my power as Majority Leader to tackle carbon pollution and work for a big, bold Civilian Climate Corps." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Reps. Jeffries, Suozzi and Meeks Statement on Governor Andrew Cuomo Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Big Oil lobby @APIenergy is trying to convince everyone they support real climate action. Spoiler: They don't. We're not waiting on them to come around. The Senate will take bold action on climate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to John Morton, Climate Counselor for Department of the Treasury - Gillibrand Calls On The Department Of The Treasury To Implement Bold Economic Policies To Combat The Climate Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 30, 2021 Tonko, Castor Introduce Legislation to Electrify Households, Create Jobs & Lower Energy Bills Rep.Paul Tonko
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "The American economy is coming back because Democrats delivered. And now, we must go further to #BuildBackBetter than before. We must, and we will, rebuild our infrastructure, create millions of good-paying jobs, act on climate, and help American families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2021 Velázquez Secures Earmark Funding for Local Projects in Massive Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "Because Democrats delivered: The American economy is coming back Now, we must go further and #BuildBackBetter than before We must, and we will, rebuild our infrastructure, create millions of good-paying jobs, act on climate, and help American families" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2021 Clarke Introduces Legislation to Remove Lead From School Drinking Water Rep.Yvette Clarke
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "We will take bold action on climate in infrastructure legislation. We will re-establish America as a global leader in fighting the climate crisis, and put us on the path to meet @POTUS's bold climate commitments. And we will put people and justice front and center." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "As Majority Leader, I will not pass an infrastructure package that does not reduce carbon pollution at a scale commensurate with the urgent climate crisis we face. And that's exactly what Democrats will do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Heinrich, Lowenthal Lead Bicameral Letter Urging Interior Department To Reverse Course On Massive Arctic Drilling Project Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Matsui And Colleagues Urge Epa To Reinstate Waiver For California's Clean Car Standards Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "The climate crisis is already here. We will ensure that the Civilian Climate Corps helps fight the climate crisis, provides a ladder up into good-paying union jobs, and recruits from communities that have borne the burden of the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "Roads and bridges need repair Railways and transit need maintenance and modernization Sewer systems need expansion and renovation States need clean energy and resilient infrastructure to confront the climate crisis The Senate will keep working for bold action on infrastructure" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2021 Gillibrand Secures Key PFAS Provisions In NDAA To Address Testing And Remediation Of Toxic PFAS Chemicals At Military Installations And National Guard Facilities Across New York State Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 22, 2021 Shaheen Leads Key PFAS Amendment to FY2022 NDAA to Set Deadline for PFAS Testing at DOD Facilities, Develop a Remediation Schedule for Contaminated Sites & Codify PFAS Task Force Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Extreme wildfires across the West are becoming more common due to climate change, causing massive destruction and making the air we breathe unsafe all across the country. We must, and we will, take big bold measures to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2021 Green New Deal for Public Schools Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 21, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Public Health and Safeguard Drinking Water Against Dangerous Chemicals Rep.Joe Morelle
July 21, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Passage of Eagle Act, Hails Inclusion of Key Priorities Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "We have a broad coalition of activists, organizers, and elected officials pushing for a Civilian Climate Corps. And together, we will work to make it a reality." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Addressing the climate crisis is a primary focus of our infrastructure work I'm using my power as Majority Leader to work for a big Civilian Climate Corps to: (special character) Create pathways to good-paying union jobs (special character) Invest in clean energy & climate solutions (special character) Work for economic justice" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "We will ensure that the Civilian Climate Corps helps fight the climate crisis, provides a ladder up into good-paying union jobs, and recruits from communities that have borne the burden of the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Climate Change Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Once-in-a-generation opportunity to fight climate change & create paths to good-paying union jobs I'm standing with @SenMarkey @RonWyden @ChrisCoons @RepJoeNeguse @AOC @RepJudyChu @RepMarcyKaptur We're working for a big, bold Civilian Climate Corps in infrastructure legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader; the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; the Hon. Maria Cantwell, Chairwoman of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; the Hon. Roger Wicker, Ranking Member of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Hon. Sam Graves, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Moulton, Ocasio-Cortez, Costa, Markey and Gillibrand Lead Coalition of Democrats in Push for High-Speed Rail Funding Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 15, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Budget Democrats reached a landmark agreement on a budget resolution to pave the way for making the biggest investment in the middle class in decades to: Create jobs Rebuild infrastructure Act on climate Expand Medicare to vision, dental, and hearing More" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2021 American Jobs and Families Plan Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "The landmark budget resolution that Senate Budget Democrats reached agreement on last night will pave the way to fight the climate crisis and provide the most significant support for American families since the New Deal. And like @POTUS and I said: We're gonna get this done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "The landmark budget resolution that Senate Budget Democrats reached agreement on will pave the way to fight climate change and provide the most significant support for American families since the New Deal. And that's exactly what the Senate Democratic Majority is going to do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2021 Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Boost Electrification Of American Freight Fleets Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 14, 2021 Budget Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Our infrastructure must become more resilient to extreme weather We must use infrastructure investment to reduce carbon & combat climate change Investing in both will create good-paying American jobs We must, and we will, take big bold action in infrastructure legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Extreme weather across America is only becoming more common, putting our agriculture, our infrastructure, our economy, and people at grave risk. We must, and we will, take big bold action to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Climate and Infrastructure Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "We must, and we will, take big bold measures to fight the climate crisis in infrastructure legislation. That includes creating a new Civilian Climate Corps. #AmericanJobsPlan" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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