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Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "From longer, more devastating wildfires & smoke-filled skies, to diminishing salmon runs to changing growing seasons, climate change is real & we're already seeing some of the impacts. We must shine a bright spotlight on what's happening & #ActOnClimate before it's too late." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Larsen Votes for Farm Bill to Address Hunger in Washington State and Support Local Farms Rep. Rick Larsen
Dec. 13, 2018 Kilmer, DelBene Bill to Improve Timber Innovation Passes House, Expected to Become Law Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Push President to Act on Climate Change Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "We must continue to sound the alarm, push for meaningful change, and #ActOnClimate." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The time to #ActOnClimate is now." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Western Caucus Reacts to Passage of the Farm Bill Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "There are thousands of men and women in the TriCities community who work day in, day out, to clean up the federal Hanford nuclear site. They are on the front lines of the most complex cleanup job in the US. I stand with WA in putting worker safety first." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "From higher storm surges in the coastal regions to heat waves in urban centers--the list of ways climate change is already affecting us goes on. We cannot delay any longer and we must #ActOnClimate now." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Congress Approves 2018 Farm Bill Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 12, 2018 DelBene, Kilmer Bill to Improve Timber Innovation Passes House, Expected to Become Law Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Introduced Environmental Rights Legislation Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Smith Statement on the Farm Bill Conference Report Passage Rep. Adam Smith
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change can greatly impact our health by changing air quality, increasing exposure to waterborne infectious diseases, and affecting mental health. We're already seeing the effects of climate change and we must #ActOnClimate now--not later." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Congressman McEachin Joined LCV Panel with Fellow United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 House Sends Bipartisan Salmon Recovery Legislation to President Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "From salmon runs to growing seasons to droughts, climate change will have devastating effects in Washington state. We must #ActOnClimate and do all we can to curb the impacts of climate change." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "If the Trump administration won't acknowledge that climate change is real and that we are starting to see the impacts already, then it's up to us to lace up our tennis shoes and do all we can to #ActOnClimate" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Passes Senate without Objection Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "According to @UW scientists, if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current pace, humans will have warmed the ocean about 20% as much as during the largest mass extinction event on Earth. We must continue to #ActOnClimate--not later, but now." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "We must continue to #ActOnClimate and shine a bright light on meaningful efforts to combat climate change. We must continue to develop and deploy renewable technologies that can replace fossil fuels. We cannot delay this fight any longer." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Global emissions of carbon dioxide have reached the highest levels on record." We can't wait any longer--the time to #ActOnClimate is now." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of Energy - Stop Unnecessary Delays Over Weatherization Program Funding Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Last month's climate report was compiled by 1,000 scientists & 13 federal agencies. President Trump may continue to dismiss the reality of climate change, but it can't stop the rest of us from shining a bright spotlight on the facts & fighting for action." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change is already having devastating effects on Washington state's: - natural resources - wildlife, fish, & plants - water, transportation, & energy infrastructure - health & social systems - tribes & indigenous peoples We absolutely must continue to fight for action." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the devastating effects of climate change are already being seen across Washington state, and it's clear that the time to act on climate change is now, not later." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Going after SNAP benefits, which help low-income families get the help they need to put healthy food on the table, was a bad idea from the start. Fortunately Republicans backed off. #FarmBill" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "While it's extremely frustrating that President Trump and his administration twist the facts in order to suit their agenda, the rest of us who believe in science and share concern for future generations must continue to fight to protect our environment." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump may refuse to accept the reality of climate change, but it can't stop the rest of us from shining a bright spotlight on the facts and continuing to fight for action--for Washington state, the devastating effects of climate change are already starting." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change is already wreaking havoc in WA, but it could get worse--more extreme weather creating more landslides, flooding, drought and wildfires. We must continue sounding the alarm and pushing for meaningful efforts to combat climate change." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 In Final Weeks of 115th Congress, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Rally To Save LWCF, Call on Congress to pass LWCF during Lame Duck Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 29, 2018 Fitzpatrick Demands Bipartisan Action to Save LWCF Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Rep. Zeldin Joins Bipartisan Coalition of House and Senate Members to Demand Reauthorization and Full Funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change isn't just a problem for future generations--this is happening now in our own communities and backyards. It's time to act now." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Cantwell, Murray, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Endorsing Findings of Recent Climate Change Reports & Urging Immediate Action Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "For us in WA, climate change is personal. It's already wreaking havoc on our environment and our economy--from longer, more devastating wildfires and smoke-filled skies, to diminishing salmon runs, ocean acidification, and changing growing seasons." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Another reminder of the devastating effects that climate change will have in WA--impacting many communities throughout the state, including tribes and indigenous peoples and farmers." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Passing a bipartisan #FarmBill is important to WA families, from helping put food on the table, to supporting our farmers and fruit growers, to promoting conservation. The Trump Administration's attempt to use the bill to push harmful forestry policy is misleading and shameful." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Cantwell Votes No On FERC Nominee Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 27, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds Efforts to Unwind Obama Admin's Sage Grouse Land Grab Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change affects everyone, from the families forced to flee wildfires, landslides, and flooding, to the farmers seeing the growing seasons change, to anyone who skis or enjoys salmon. We must take this climate report seriously and act accordingly." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change throughout WA means increases in: droughts wildfires landslides flooding diseases Things will only get worse if we do not act immediately and aggressively." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Last week the Trump Administration tried to bury the alarming facts found in its new climate report, but there's no hiding that climate change will continue wreaking havoc on our environment & our health unless we start working immediately to address it." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "From increasing wildfires to salmon losses to damaged crops & more, the impact of climate change on WA's economy & environment will be dire unless we act now to curb pollution & reverse its negative effects." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I'm joining @SenatorTomUdall and my Senate and House colleagues to support legal protection of national monuments in WA and across the country. No president should be able to roll back public land protections and gut the Antiquities Act. #MonumentsForAll" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Make your voices heard in WA & across the nation--make them loud & clear & fight back against the Trump Administrations's ill-conceived efforts to roll back protections for our prized public lands. I'm proud to join you in this fight. #MonumentsForAll" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 House Passes Manage Our Wolves Act with Bipartisan Support Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "From longer, more devastating wildfires & smoke-filled skies, to diminishing salmon runs to changing growing seasons, climate change is real & we're already seeing some of the impacts. We must shine a bright spotlight on what's happening & #ActOnClimate before it's too late." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Larsen Votes for Farm Bill to Address Hunger in Washington State and Support Local Farms Rep.Rick Larsen
Dec. 13, 2018 Kilmer, DelBene Bill to Improve Timber Innovation Passes House, Expected to Become Law Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Push President to Act on Climate Change Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "We must continue to sound the alarm, push for meaningful change, and #ActOnClimate." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "The time to #ActOnClimate is now." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Western Caucus Reacts to Passage of the Farm Bill Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "There are thousands of men and women in the TriCities community who work day in, day out, to clean up the federal Hanford nuclear site. They are on the front lines of the most complex cleanup job in the US. I stand with WA in putting worker safety first." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "From higher storm surges in the coastal regions to heat waves in urban centers--the list of ways climate change is already affecting us goes on. We cannot delay any longer and we must #ActOnClimate now." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Congress Approves 2018 Farm Bill Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 12, 2018 DelBene, Kilmer Bill to Improve Timber Innovation Passes House, Expected to Become Law Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Introduced Environmental Rights Legislation Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Smith Statement on the Farm Bill Conference Report Passage Rep.Adam Smith
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change can greatly impact our health by changing air quality, increasing exposure to waterborne infectious diseases, and affecting mental health. We're already seeing the effects of climate change and we must #ActOnClimate now--not later." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Congressman McEachin Joined LCV Panel with Fellow United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force Co-Chairs Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 11, 2018 House Sends Bipartisan Salmon Recovery Legislation to President Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 11, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds EPA and Trump Admin's Action To Reverse Job-Killing WOTUS Rule Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "From salmon runs to growing seasons to droughts, climate change will have devastating effects in Washington state. We must #ActOnClimate and do all we can to curb the impacts of climate change." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2018 Tweet - "If the Trump administration won't acknowledge that climate change is real and that we are starting to see the impacts already, then it's up to us to lace up our tennis shoes and do all we can to #ActOnClimate" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Passes Senate without Objection Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "According to @UW scientists, if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current pace, humans will have warmed the ocean about 20% as much as during the largest mass extinction event on Earth. We must continue to #ActOnClimate--not later, but now." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "We must continue to #ActOnClimate and shine a bright light on meaningful efforts to combat climate change. We must continue to develop and deploy renewable technologies that can replace fossil fuels. We cannot delay this fight any longer." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Global emissions of carbon dioxide have reached the highest levels on record." We can't wait any longer--the time to #ActOnClimate is now." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of Energy - Stop Unnecessary Delays Over Weatherization Program Funding Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Last month's climate report was compiled by 1,000 scientists & 13 federal agencies. President Trump may continue to dismiss the reality of climate change, but it can't stop the rest of us from shining a bright spotlight on the facts & fighting for action." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change is already having devastating effects on Washington state's: - natural resources - wildlife, fish, & plants - water, transportation, & energy infrastructure - health & social systems - tribes & indigenous peoples We absolutely must continue to fight for action." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the devastating effects of climate change are already being seen across Washington state, and it's clear that the time to act on climate change is now, not later." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Going after SNAP benefits, which help low-income families get the help they need to put healthy food on the table, was a bad idea from the start. Fortunately Republicans backed off. #FarmBill" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "While it's extremely frustrating that President Trump and his administration twist the facts in order to suit their agenda, the rest of us who believe in science and share concern for future generations must continue to fight to protect our environment." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump may refuse to accept the reality of climate change, but it can't stop the rest of us from shining a bright spotlight on the facts and continuing to fight for action--for Washington state, the devastating effects of climate change are already starting." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change is already wreaking havoc in WA, but it could get worse--more extreme weather creating more landslides, flooding, drought and wildfires. We must continue sounding the alarm and pushing for meaningful efforts to combat climate change." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 In Final Weeks of 115th Congress, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Rally To Save LWCF, Call on Congress to pass LWCF during Lame Duck Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 29, 2018 Fitzpatrick Demands Bipartisan Action to Save LWCF Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Rep. Zeldin Joins Bipartisan Coalition of House and Senate Members to Demand Reauthorization and Full Funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change isn't just a problem for future generations--this is happening now in our own communities and backyards. It's time to act now." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Cantwell, Murray, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Endorsing Findings of Recent Climate Change Reports & Urging Immediate Action Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "For us in WA, climate change is personal. It's already wreaking havoc on our environment and our economy--from longer, more devastating wildfires and smoke-filled skies, to diminishing salmon runs, ocean acidification, and changing growing seasons." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Another reminder of the devastating effects that climate change will have in WA--impacting many communities throughout the state, including tribes and indigenous peoples and farmers." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Passing a bipartisan #FarmBill is important to WA families, from helping put food on the table, to supporting our farmers and fruit growers, to promoting conservation. The Trump Administration's attempt to use the bill to push harmful forestry policy is misleading and shameful." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Cantwell Votes No On FERC Nominee Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 27, 2018 Western Caucus Applauds Efforts to Unwind Obama Admin's Sage Grouse Land Grab Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change affects everyone, from the families forced to flee wildfires, landslides, and flooding, to the farmers seeing the growing seasons change, to anyone who skis or enjoys salmon. We must take this climate report seriously and act accordingly." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Climate change throughout WA means increases in: droughts wildfires landslides flooding diseases Things will only get worse if we do not act immediately and aggressively." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Last week the Trump Administration tried to bury the alarming facts found in its new climate report, but there's no hiding that climate change will continue wreaking havoc on our environment & our health unless we start working immediately to address it." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "From increasing wildfires to salmon losses to damaged crops & more, the impact of climate change on WA's economy & environment will be dire unless we act now to curb pollution & reverse its negative effects." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I'm joining @SenatorTomUdall and my Senate and House colleagues to support legal protection of national monuments in WA and across the country. No president should be able to roll back public land protections and gut the Antiquities Act. #MonumentsForAll" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Make your voices heard in WA & across the nation--make them loud & clear & fight back against the Trump Administrations's ill-conceived efforts to roll back protections for our prized public lands. I'm proud to join you in this fight. #MonumentsForAll" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 House Passes Manage Our Wolves Act with Bipartisan Support Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
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