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Jan. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary for the Department of the Interior - 48 House Members in Calling on Interior Dept. to Maintain Artic Wilderness Protections
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Howard Elliott, Admin. of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Wyden, Merkley Press Trump Admin on LNG By Rail Safety
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Kristine L. Svinicki, Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Reps. Andy Kim, Mike Levin, and Doris Matsui Lead Congressional Letter Opposing Proposed Inspection Cuts to Nuclear Waste Storage
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 9, 2020
Letter to Kristine L. Svinicki, Chairman of the U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Reps. Mike Levin, Andy Kim, and Doris Matsui Lead Congressional Letter Opposing Proposed Inspection Cuts to Nuclear Waste Storage
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Merkley, Wyden Announce Investments in Small Ports, Irrigation Districts, Renewable Energy Included in 2020 Spending Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Udall, Senators Urge Stronger Methane Limits in Senate Pipeline Legislation
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Merkley Introduces Legislation to Boost Energy Efficiency, Lower Energy Costs at Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 2, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers urge EPA to drop its plan to undo methane waste rule
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Energy - Wyden Presses DOE Nominee on Secretary Perry's Role in Ukraine Scandal
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey Push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ambassador Kelly Craft, Representative of the United States of American to the United Nations of the United States Mission to the United Nations - Senators Markey, Whitehouse, and Merkley Urge UN Ambassador Kelly Craft to Recuse Herself from Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal Process
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - Climate Crisis Dems to Ways & Means: 'Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies'
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy - Senators Markey and Shaheen Lead Colleagues in Blasting Trump Admin. Attack on Lighting Standards That Save Consumer Money, Combat Climate Change
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Bonamici Leads Colleagues in Resolution Recognizing Need to Take Action on Climate after Dire IPCC Ocean and Cryosphere Report
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
ENR Advances Consensus Energy Storage Legislation
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Klobuchar, Duckworth Lead Colleagues in Urging President to Help Rural Americans, and the Environment, by Upholding the Intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Bonamici Applauds Passage of Bills to Permanently Block Dangerous Offshore Drilling, Help Protect Ocean from Climate Crisis
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 5, 2019
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Jeff Merkley Introduce Bill to Lower Americans' Energy Bills, Create Jobs, Reduce Carbon Pollution
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Merkley, Democratic Senators Fight to Lower Americans' Energy Bills, Create Jobs, Reduce Carbon Pollution
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 1, 2019
Wyden Introduces Bill to Improve Safety of Oil Trains, Protect Local Communities Against Derailments
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 29, 2019
King, Smith, Merkley Lead Bill to Increase Energy Efficiency Across the Nation
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 25, 2019
Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 25, 2019
U.S. Sens. Tina Smith, Angus King, Jeff Merkley Press to Enhance Nation's Energy Efficiency Capabilities
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 25, 2019
U.S. Sens. Tina Smith, Angus King, Jeff Merkley Press to Enhance Nation's Energy Efficiency Capabilities
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 25, 2019
Bonamici Challenges Energy Secretary Perry on Climate Change, Clean Energy
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 21, 2019
Wyden, Cortez Masto Introduce Geothermal Energy Opportunities Act
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 14, 2019
Reed Seeks to Help RI Harness Power of Waves, Tides, & Ocean Technology to Create Sustainable Energy & Job Growth
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 12, 2019
Senators Introduce Legislation to Encourage Innovation, Boost Next-Generation Hydro Power
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 12, 2019
Deutch, Bonamici Introduce Marine & Hydrokinetic Energy Bill
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 12, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 11, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator to the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin and Klobuchar Urge Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by Abusing 'Hardship' Waivers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 11, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Klobuchar, Duckworth Lead Letter Urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Cease Issuing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) "Hardship' Waivers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 6, 2019
Wyden Reintroduces Legislation to Bolster Renewable Energy Development, Protect Power Grid from Natural Disasters
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 5, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 22, 2019
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Cleaner Transportation Fuel, Healthier Forests
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 22, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 17, 2019
Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Energy Tax Code, Combat Climate Change
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 14, 2019
Merkley Introduces Legislation to Offer Fossil Fuel Divestment Options for Federal Employees
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 10, 2019
Klobuchar, Wyden, Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat Climate Change, Invest in Clean Energy
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 9, 2019
Letter to the House Committee on the Budget - Newhouse Leads Bipartisan Letter to Prevent Sale of Bonneville Power Administration Transmission Assets
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 2, 2019
Letter to Secretary Rick Perry, Department of Energy - Senators Urge Department of Energy to Uphold Energy Efficiency Standards
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 2, 2019
Feinstein Introduces Bill to Protect West Coast from Dangerous Offshore Drilling
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 10, 2019
Letter to Acting Secretary Bernhardt - Demand Transparency, Public Input for Oil and Gas Leasing on Public Lands
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 9, 2019
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office - Merkley, Hassan Ask GAO to Explore Fossil Fuel Divestment for Federal Workers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Date
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Politician
Jan. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary for the Department of the Interior - 48 House Members in Calling on Interior Dept. to Maintain Artic Wilderness Protections
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Howard Elliott, Admin. of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Wyden, Merkley Press Trump Admin on LNG By Rail Safety
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Kristine L. Svinicki, Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Reps. Andy Kim, Mike Levin, and Doris Matsui Lead Congressional Letter Opposing Proposed Inspection Cuts to Nuclear Waste Storage
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 9, 2020
Letter to Kristine L. Svinicki, Chairman of the U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Reps. Mike Levin, Andy Kim, and Doris Matsui Lead Congressional Letter Opposing Proposed Inspection Cuts to Nuclear Waste Storage
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Merkley, Wyden Announce Investments in Small Ports, Irrigation Districts, Renewable Energy Included in 2020 Spending Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Udall, Senators Urge Stronger Methane Limits in Senate Pipeline Legislation
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Merkley Introduces Legislation to Boost Energy Efficiency, Lower Energy Costs at Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 2, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers urge EPA to drop its plan to undo methane waste rule
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Energy - Wyden Presses DOE Nominee on Secretary Perry's Role in Ukraine Scandal
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey Push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ambassador Kelly Craft, Representative of the United States of American to the United Nations of the United States Mission to the United Nations - Senators Markey, Whitehouse, and Merkley Urge UN Ambassador Kelly Craft to Recuse Herself from Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal Process
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - Climate Crisis Dems to Ways & Means: 'Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies'
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy - Senators Markey and Shaheen Lead Colleagues in Blasting Trump Admin. Attack on Lighting Standards That Save Consumer Money, Combat Climate Change
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Bonamici Leads Colleagues in Resolution Recognizing Need to Take Action on Climate after Dire IPCC Ocean and Cryosphere Report
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
ENR Advances Consensus Energy Storage Legislation
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Klobuchar, Duckworth Lead Colleagues in Urging President to Help Rural Americans, and the Environment, by Upholding the Intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Bonamici Applauds Passage of Bills to Permanently Block Dangerous Offshore Drilling, Help Protect Ocean from Climate Crisis
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 5, 2019
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Jeff Merkley Introduce Bill to Lower Americans' Energy Bills, Create Jobs, Reduce Carbon Pollution
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Merkley, Democratic Senators Fight to Lower Americans' Energy Bills, Create Jobs, Reduce Carbon Pollution
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 1, 2019
Wyden Introduces Bill to Improve Safety of Oil Trains, Protect Local Communities Against Derailments
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 29, 2019
King, Smith, Merkley Lead Bill to Increase Energy Efficiency Across the Nation
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 25, 2019
Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 25, 2019
U.S. Sens. Tina Smith, Angus King, Jeff Merkley Press to Enhance Nation's Energy Efficiency Capabilities
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 25, 2019
U.S. Sens. Tina Smith, Angus King, Jeff Merkley Press to Enhance Nation's Energy Efficiency Capabilities
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 25, 2019
Bonamici Challenges Energy Secretary Perry on Climate Change, Clean Energy
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 21, 2019
Wyden, Cortez Masto Introduce Geothermal Energy Opportunities Act
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 14, 2019
Reed Seeks to Help RI Harness Power of Waves, Tides, & Ocean Technology to Create Sustainable Energy & Job Growth
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 12, 2019
Senators Introduce Legislation to Encourage Innovation, Boost Next-Generation Hydro Power
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 12, 2019
Deutch, Bonamici Introduce Marine & Hydrokinetic Energy Bill
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 12, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 11, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator to the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin and Klobuchar Urge Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by Abusing 'Hardship' Waivers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 11, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Klobuchar, Duckworth Lead Letter Urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Cease Issuing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) "Hardship' Waivers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 6, 2019
Wyden Reintroduces Legislation to Bolster Renewable Energy Development, Protect Power Grid from Natural Disasters
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 5, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 22, 2019
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Cleaner Transportation Fuel, Healthier Forests
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 22, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 17, 2019
Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Energy Tax Code, Combat Climate Change
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 14, 2019
Merkley Introduces Legislation to Offer Fossil Fuel Divestment Options for Federal Employees
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 10, 2019
Klobuchar, Wyden, Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat Climate Change, Invest in Clean Energy
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 9, 2019
Letter to the House Committee on the Budget - Newhouse Leads Bipartisan Letter to Prevent Sale of Bonneville Power Administration Transmission Assets
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 2, 2019
Letter to Secretary Rick Perry, Department of Energy - Senators Urge Department of Energy to Uphold Energy Efficiency Standards
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 2, 2019
Feinstein Introduces Bill to Protect West Coast from Dangerous Offshore Drilling
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 10, 2019
Letter to Acting Secretary Bernhardt - Demand Transparency, Public Input for Oil and Gas Leasing on Public Lands
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 9, 2019
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office - Merkley, Hassan Ask GAO to Explore Fossil Fuel Divestment for Federal Workers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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