| Sept. 25, 2023
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Warren, Senators Urge Treasury Department to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 12, 2023
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NEWS: Sanders, Welch, Balint Urge Congressional Leadership to Support More Aid for Vermont Flood Recovery in Supplemental Bill
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| July 28, 2023
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NEWS: More Than 13,000 Vermonters Join Telephone Town Meeting on Flood Disaster Response with Sanders, Welch, Balint, Scott, and Agency Leaders
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| March 6, 2023
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Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Representatives Goldman, Raskin, and 47 Colleagues Urge SEC to Finalize Strong Climate Risk Disclosure Rule, Protect Investors
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2023
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker, Barragán Lead 47 Congressional Colleagues in Urging EPA to Further Strengthen Prevention and Safety Standards to Prevent Chemical Disasters
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2023
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Blunt Rochester, Colleagues Call for Stronger Safeguards to Protect Americans from Chemical Accidents
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Markey, Colleagues Urge Biden to Bolster Climate, Finance Commitments at Cop27
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Nov. 2, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Murphy, Merkley, Cicilline, Keating, Colleagues Call on Administration to Center Human Rights Ahead of Cop27 in Egypt
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Oct. 13, 2022
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin Joins Gillibrand In Calling For EPA To Further Address Toxic Peas Pollution In Upcoming Guidance
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Oct. 4, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senators Push Biden to Build on Inflation Reduction Act, Declare Climate Emergency
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2022
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Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Bennet, Neguse, Colleagues Urge Administration to Increase Investments in the Land and Water Conservation Fund
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2022
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Tweet - "I say this as the father of four kids and the grandfather of seven: if we do not deal with the existential threat of climate change now, it will be too late."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 8, 2022
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Tweet - "Combating climate change is more important than fossil fuel profits. I will not vote for any bill that makes it easier for Big Oil to destroy the planet and that includes approving the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The Continuing Resolution must not be held hostage by Big Oil."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 6, 2022
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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
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| July 29, 2022
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Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Quigley Urges Swifter Phase Out of Single-use Plastics in National Parks
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| July 23, 2022
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Tweet - "Republicans talk about the cost of a Green New Deal. Really? If left unchecked, climate change, according to Deloitte, could cost the global economy $178 trillion over the next 50 years. Droughts, floods, extreme weather are expensive. Inaction is not a moral or economic option."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| July 20, 2022
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Urging Climate Emergency Declaration
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| July 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Record heatwaves worldwide. Hospitalizations, injuries, and deaths. Crops destroyed. Fires raging. Some say bold climate action is "expensive." Compared to what?"
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| July 19, 2022
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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
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| July 14, 2022
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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
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| July 11, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Pushing the Department of Justice to Strengthen Environmental Justice Program
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| June 15, 2022
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Urging Climate Investments in Reconciliation Package
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| May 26, 2022
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Letter to Jeff Merkley, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| May 19, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Huffman, Merkley Team Up With European Parliament to Urge Global Clean Energy Transition
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Padilla, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Advocating for Funding for DOJ's Newly Established Office of Environmental Justice
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| May 6, 2022
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Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies; and John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies -
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| April 29, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Chellie Pingree, Chair Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and Hon. David Joyce Ranking Member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Neguse Leads Request for Robust Funding of Programs to Support the Civilian Climate Corps
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| April 27, 2022
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Letter to Jeff Merkley, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Chellie Pingree, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, David Joyce, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Bicameral Group Call for Additional Funding for Zero-Emission School Buses
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| April 22, 2022
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Tweet - "On Earth Day, let us recommit to coming together and taking on the existential threat of climate change. We must act now to save the planet."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| April 20, 2022
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Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin. To Center Environmental Justice in Continued Development of Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| April 14, 2022
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragán Urge EPA to Implement Robust Prevention and Safety Standards to Prevent Chemical Disasters
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| April 12, 2022
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Tweet - "Corporate greed is Pacific Gas & Electric handing out a $51 million compensation package to its CEO after triggering the 2nd largest wildfire in California's history, increasing rates by 22%, lobbying against rooftop solar and advocating for a solar tax. We need a Green New Deal."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| April 11, 2022
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Letter to Dr. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention - Reps. Delgado, McEachin, Kildee Lead Effort to Close PFAS Reporting Loophole
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| March 14, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Negotiations on Historic Climate Investments
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2022
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Tweet - "In the midst of our cold winters, one of the outdoor pleasures for many Vermonters is ice fishing. Recently, my team went out on the ice to hear from some Vermonters about why they love the sport. I hope you'll enjoy hearing what they had to say."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, and Hon. Shalanda Young, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Congressman Neguse Leads Push To Increase Land And Water Conservation Funding In Next Year's Budget
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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The Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - 92 Representatives Urge EPA To Adopt Strengthened Methane Rules
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Gillibrand, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Provide Comprehensive Funding Plan To Address PFAS
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Hon. Roman Martinez, Chairman of USPS Board of Governors - Brown, Colleagues Call for USPS to Prioritize Widespread Fleet Electrification
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan and Hon. Michael L. Connor, Administrator US Environmental Protection Agency and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Public Works), Democratic Letter Calling for Repeal of Trump Dirty Water Rule
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Letter To President Biden Urging Funding For PFAS Research And Remediation In FY2023 Budget Request
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. JONES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING TO ENSURE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CLIMATE POLLUTION EMISSIONS
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - LETTER: Gallego, Cantwell Lead Letter to Department of Agriculture Supporting Reinstatement of the Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Michael Reagan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragan Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator for the EPA - Barragán and Booker Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senator Markey, Rep. Escobar Urge Biden Administration to Respond to Foreign Entities Responsible for Fueling the Climate Crisis
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- As International Climate Summit Begins, Senator Markey and Rep. Velázquez Urge Biden Administration to Provide Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Reps. Adams and Panetta Urge Congressional Leadership to Maintain $7.75 Billion in Agriculture Research Funding in Build Back Better Agenda
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Congressmen Alan Lowenthal, Mike Levin Lead Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Oct. 6, 2021
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MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Kaptur, 60+ House Members Call for $30 Billion Investment in Civilian Climate Corps
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2021
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Welch Committees Pass Critical Initiatives as Part of $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Package
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Sen. Peter Welch
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Mr. Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano, and Beyer Lead 130+ House Colleagues in Applauding the EPA & Corps for Withdrawing the Trump Dirty Water Rule, Call New Rulemaking Urgent
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Curb Plastic Pollution at National Parks
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Cardin, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Curb Plastic Pollution at National Parks
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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The Guardian - The planet is in peril. We're building Congress's strongest-ever climate bill
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Barragan Leads Effort to Secure Robust Funding for Electric Vehicles
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Matsui, Connolly, Barragán, Clarke Lead Effort to Secure Robust Funding for Electric Vehicles
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| Aug. 9, 2021
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NEWS: Senate Budget Chairman Sanders and Majority Leader Schumer Introduce Historic Budget Resolution
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Aug. 9, 2021
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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
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| July 27, 2021
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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
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| July 27, 2021
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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
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| July 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| June 18, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Help Combat Wildfires, Provide Data on Climate Change, and Expand Land Conservation Efforts
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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Welch, Clarke Introduce Legislation to Establish a National Renewable Energy Standard
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| June 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Bonamici, Merkley, Lowenthal, Lead Bicameral Effort to Push Biden Administration to Tackle Explosion of Plastic Pollution at G7 Summit
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| June 9, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Lowenthal, Merkley, Bonamici Lead Bicameral Effort to Push Biden Administration to Tackle Explosion of Plastic Pollution at G7 Summit
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| May 28, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Meijer, Pappas Lead Bipartisan Push for PFAS Funding in Infrastructure Bill
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - In Bicameral Letter, Pingree, Spanberger, Heinrich, Booker Lead Call for Investment in Agriculture as a Climate Solution
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| May 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Blumenauer and Senator Markey Lead Colleagues in Urging President Biden to End Financing for New Fossil Fuel Projects Overseas
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| May 14, 2021
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Kuster, Kelly, Welch, and Pingree Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Efficient, Renewable Energy
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| May 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Make U.S. Postal Fleet 100% Electric
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| May 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Make U.S. Postal Fleet 100% Electric
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| April 30, 2021
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Letter to David Price, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Letter to Increase Funding for The Low or No Emission Grant Program
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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