| July 21, 2022
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Climate change is here and Congress must act now to create a cleaner, healthier world
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 20, 2022
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Reps. Schrier and Bera Introduce Bill to Assist With Wildfire Detection, Response
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| July 20, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions to Combat Climate Change
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 19, 2022
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Tweet - "The climate crisis is here--we're in it. That's why I am fighting hard in Congress to deliver a landmark investment in climate action. And we need @POTUS to use the full force of his executive authority to mobilize a whole-of-government approach and tackle this crisis."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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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. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 9, 2022
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Tweet - "The Supreme Court's extreme decision limiting @EPA 's ability to tackle climate change is yet another reason why we need to take bold action on climate NOW. We can't wait any longer."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 1, 2022
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Letter to the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board - Protect Coho Salmon in Puget Sound
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| June 30, 2022
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Rep. Smith Statement on Supreme Court's Devastating Ruling in West Virginia v. EPA
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| June 30, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on Supreme Court's Harmful Ruling in West Virginia v. EPA
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 29, 2022
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reps. Mike Levin and Katie Porter Lead Letter to EPA Calling for Executive Action to Protect Air and Water
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| June 27, 2022
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Letter to Deborah Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Asking for Protection of Coastal Communities and Suspension of Further Expansion of Offshore Gas Leasing
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| June 23, 2022
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Huffman Urges Epa to Uphold Cwa, Enact Regulations on Harmful Ballast Water Discharges
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| June 16, 2022
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Newhouse, Lesko, Budd Introduce Legislation to Simplify Federal Hydrogen Permitting Process
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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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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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| June 15, 2022
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Newhouse and McMorris Rodgers Introduce FORESTS Act to Reduce Wildfires, Support Timber Communities
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| June 9, 2022
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Larsen Secures Key Wins for Northwest Washington's Maritime Infrastructure in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| May 25, 2022
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Cantwell's 11-Year Fight to Protect Bristol Bay Reaches Major Milestone
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| May 25, 2022
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Senator Murray Applauds EPA Proposal to Protect Salmon Fisheries, Ban Mining Waste Disposal in the Bristol Bay Watershed
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 23, 2022
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans' refusal to work with Democrats to do anything to tackle the climate crisis is becoming more detrimental to future generations by the day. We can't afford to wait any longer."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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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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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| May 17, 2022
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Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Hearing on Mitigating Climate Change at U.S. Airports
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| May 17, 2022
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Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on "Preparing for Take-Off: Examining Efforts to Address Climate Change at U.S. Airports"
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| May 15, 2022
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Tweet - "The consequences of the climate crisis are clear. Let's take the bold action needed to prevent the absolute worse."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 7, 2022
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Tweet - "Everyone should care about the climate crisis. This is something that's going to be devastating for all of us--now and in the future if we don't act. Republicans have got to follow the science and take the bold action on climate that is needed to protect our planet."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 30, 2022
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Tweet - "There are an endless number of reasons why we've got to take urgent, bold action on climate. Here's yet another one: a changing climate means more risk for pandemics in the future."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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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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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| April 29, 2022
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Letter to Chellie Pingree, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and David Joyce, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Pushing for More Puget Sound Restoration Support
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| April 29, 2022
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Rep. Schrier to DOE Secretary Granholm: Washington State Ideally Suited to Be a Coveted Hydrogen Hub
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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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. Dave Joyce, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Neguse and Curtis Lead Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus in Advocating for Robust Federal Wildfire Investments
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| April 28, 2022
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Newhouse Calls on USDA to Advocate for Farmers, Stop Efforts to Breach Dams
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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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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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| April 22, 2022
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Rep. Smith Applauds President Biden's Earth Day Actions
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| April 22, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on Biden Administration's Executive Order to Safeguard Forests, Fight Climate Change
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 22, 2022
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Tweet - "There are few more urgent threats to Washington state than climate change. This #EarthDay, know that I am pushing full steam ahead to pass climate legislation that meets the scope of this crisis and protects this beautiful state we call home."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 19, 2022
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Amicus Brief concerning Sackett v EPA - Mississippi Republicans Support States' Right to Regulate
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| April 18, 2022
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Tweet - "Washington state's national parks and scenic landscapes are a staple of our state, communities, and way of life. I'm so grateful to call this beautiful place home--and will do everything I can to protect WA's parks for generations to come. @NCascadesNPS #NationalParkWeek"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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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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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| April 3, 2022
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Tweet - "Every day we fail to act on the climate crisis is an opportunity we miss to prevent the absolute worst for current & future generations. Republicans should get behind the science & work with us to take bold climate action--but Democrats need to go big on climate no matter what."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 1, 2022
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Cantwell Statement on Higher Vehicle Efficiency Requirements
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| March 30, 2022
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Newhouse Denounces Biden Administration for Backing Dam-Breaching Efforts
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| March 30, 2022
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Newhouse Denounces Biden Administration for Backing Dam-Breaching Efforts
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| March 17, 2022
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Tweet - "We have a moral obligation to address the climate crisis. It's already causing a lot of harm for a lot of people in WA state and across the globe and we've got to act."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 15, 2022
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Letters to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Michael Conner, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Hon. Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Hon. Dr. Richard Spinard, Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Hon. Jennifer Garnholm, Secretary of Energy, John Hairston, CEO of Bonnerville Power Administration, Hon. Martha Williams, Director of US Fish and Wildlife Services, Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, Hon. Camille Touton, Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation - Risch, McMorris Rodgers Lead PNW Delegation in Demanding Answers from Agencies Exploring LSR Dam Breaching
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| March 8, 2022
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Letter to Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of the Interior; Deanne Criswell, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator; and Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture - Bentz, House Republicans Prompt Administration to Open Applications for Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| March 7, 2022
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Permanent Protections for Bristol Bay, AK
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| March 3, 2022
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Reps. Huffman and Smith Introduce the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Smart Land-Use Practices
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| March 2, 2022
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Tweet - "Addressing the climate crisis is one of the many important things we've got to do in Congress, and I'm going to keep pushing to take our boldest action yet. I'm proud to have received a 100% score on @LCVoters 's #LCVScorecard."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 1, 2022
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Tweet - "We've got to deliver a landmark investment in climate action and clean energy--including redoubling our efforts to transition to lower-cost, cleaner energy so we aren't as reliant on costly foreign oil. This is good for our planet, economy & national security. #SOTU"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Report after report is saying the same thing: we've got to take action on the climate crisis NOW."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Washington state is facing worse and worse wildfires each summer. The sooner we act to address the climate crisis, the more destruction we can prevent."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 20, 2022
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Tweet - "Part of addressing the climate crisis is about building a better future--and making sure current and future generations can continue to enjoy Washington state's natural beauty without fear of climate catastrophe."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bonamici, Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, DeFazio Ask Federal Agencies to Protect and Restore Old-Growth Forests
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2022
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Tweet - "Reality check: the climate crisis is here and now. Building a better future means taking action to address that crisis--like investing in clean energy and cutting carbon emissions."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Letter to Martha Williams, Acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Randy Moore, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service - Romney Joins Colleagues in Urging Administration to Finalize Rule to Reverse Disastrous Cottonwood Decision
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Cantwell Says Rising Sea Level Projections Underscore Need for Action on Coastal Resiliency
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Feb. 14, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Martha Williams. Acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Randy Moore, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Finalize Rule to Reverse Disastrous Cottonwood Decision
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Tweet - "Ask any young person and they'll tell you--addressing the climate crisis is a top priority. It's past time we deliver for our current AND future generations and pass bold action on climate now."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Meryl Harrell, Deputy Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment - Rep. Lauren Boebert Defends County-Level Emergency Services from Encroaching Federal Bureaucracy
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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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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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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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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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2022
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Tweet - "Tackling the climate crisis means: Prioritizing clean energy Cleaning up pollution Creating good-paying job opportunities"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 4, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Simpson Led Efforts to Rebuke Biden Administration's Misguided Efforts on Sage-Grouse Recovery
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2022
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Tweet - "Inaction on climate is going to cost us. Literally."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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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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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2022
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Tweet - "Big, bold action to lower carbon emissions is exactly what we need to help tackle the climate crisis--and we need it sooner rather than later."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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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. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2022
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Tweet - "Protecting our planet for future generations shouldn't be controversial. The climate crisis is happening all around us and we don't have time to waste."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary US Dept. of the Interior - Durbin, Senators Urge Department Of Interior To Protect Lands By Designing Wilderness Study Areas
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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Tweet - "The climate crisis is well underway in Washington state and across the country--you can see it, feel it, and we are all experiencing it. It's clear we can't delay taking action to protect our planet and I will keep fighting to make sure we do."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator EPA - Senators Cantwell and Murray, Reps. Smith and Jayapal Urge EPA to Increase Community Engagement on the East Waterway Cleanup
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Senator Cantwell Applauds Agreement to Protect the Upper Skagit River from Mining Threat
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Jan. 17, 2022
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Tweet - "Last year, we all saw the extreme weather events that hit Washington state and the entire country. The climate crisis is only going to make them worse. The longer we delay bold climate action, the less time we have to tackle this crisis head-on."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Tweet - "The time to #ActOnClimate is right now. RT if you agree."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Cantwell on Alarming NOAA, NASA Climate Reports: "The Science is Undeniable"
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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New Dem Climate Change Task Force Leaders Call for Swift Action to Tackle the Existential Climate Crisis by Negotiating a Strong Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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