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July 13, 2022 Blunt Rochester, Duckworth, and Congressional Environmental Justice Leaders Introduce Bill to Improve Air Quality Monitoring, Protect Frontline Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 11, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Pushing the Department of Justice to Strengthen Environmental Justice Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 30, 2022 Duckworth Statement on Supreme Court's Disastrous Decision to Strip EPA's Authority to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Tackle Climate Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2022 Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decision Gutting EPA Authority Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2022 Tweet - "This ruling is a dangerous step backwards and threatens our air and our planet. It sets a troubling precedent both for what it means to protect public health and the authority regulatory agencies have to protect public health." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Huffman Urges Epa to Uphold Cwa, Enact Regulations on Harmful Ballast Water Discharges Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 16, 2022 NEGUSE, BURCHETT, FOSTER UNVEIL BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING INFRASTRUCTURE Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 15, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Urging Climate Investments in Reconciliation Package Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 24, 2022 Duckworth, Carper, Booker Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration's Commitment to Environmental Justice Stakeholders Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 19, 2022 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 Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 19, 2022 Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues With President's EPA Office of Air & Radiation Director Nominee Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 10, 2022 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 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2022 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Wildlife & Water Sources From Toxic Lead Poisoning Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 6, 2022 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 - Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2022 Duckworth, Carper, Booker Applaud Creation of New DOJ Office of Environmental Justice Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 29, 2022 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, Langevin Advocate for Funding to Improve Environmental Literacy and Responsibility Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 27, 2022 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 Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 27, 2022 Letters to US Insurance Companies - Investments in Fossil Fuel Projects Despite Climate Risks Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 26, 2022 U.S. House Passes Joyce's Bipartisan Bill to Protect Fish and Wildlife in the Great Lakes Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 22, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Earth Day Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 22, 2022 Casten Statement on Earth Day Rep. Sean Casten
April 20, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Increased Oversight of Cryptocurrency's Environmental Impacts Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 19, 2022 Duckworth Statement on Biden Administration's Announcement of NEPA Phase 1 Regulation Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 19, 2022 Amicus Brief concerning Sackett v EPA - Mississippi Republicans Support States' Right to Regulate Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 15, 2022 Carper, Booker, Duckworth Applaud Administration Equity Action Plans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 14, 2022 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 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 11, 2022 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 Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 5, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Thune Urge Environmental Protection Agency to Update Modeling for Biofuel Emissions Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Castor, Tonko, Casten, Heinrich, Smith Urge Ferc to Help Deploy Advanced Grid Technologies Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 22, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer, Co-Signers Send Letter to President Biden Calling for a National Climate Emergency Declaration Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 17, 2022 Durbin Honors World Water Day As Tribute To Late Senator Paul Simon Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022 Casten Calls on Congress to Ban Stock Trades Among Members Rep. Sean Casten
March 17, 2022 Durbin Honors World Water Day As Tribute To Late Senator Paul Simon Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Micheal Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - McEachin, Dingell Lead 17 Members in Commending EPA Lead Strategy, Providing Additional Recommendations Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 16, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Discusses Forest Management, Climate Change, And Community Engagement With Carole King And Other Witnesses In Oversight Subcommittee Hearing Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 14, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Negotiations on Historic Climate Investments Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 14, 2022 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Illinois Winners of Epa's 2021 Diesel Emission Reduction Act School Bus Rebates Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 14, 2022 Tweet - "Had a productive discussion with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Commander Colonel Jesse Curry last week about bringing several Illinois water infrastructure projects, including the Quincy Bay Restoration Project, to fruition." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2022 Tweet - "My office is closely monitoring the unfolding situation around the Marathon Pipeline leak. We are in contact with @EPA and @ILEPA and will continue to do everything we can to ensure federal resources are available if necessary to help with the clean-up." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2022 Tweet - ". @ILEPA , @SustainChicago , & @EPAGreatLakes have been working hard to deliver clean, healthy air & it shows. We must build on this milestone & fight for zero-emission technologies in every corner of the US so we can all breathe easier." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 9, 2022 Duckworth Meets With U.s. Army Corps of Engineers Commanders to Discuss Priority Infrastructure Projects for Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Congratulations to Carol Browner for winning @PureEarthNow 's Force of Nature award. Carol's tenure as the longest-serving @EPA Administrator was key to establishing numerous, essential programs protecting children's health. I can think of no better recipient of this award." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Duckworth Discusses Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Benefits and Job Growth With Bloomington-normal Economic Development Council One Voice Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Proud to receive a 100% score from @LCVoters for 2021. And while we have made progress over the past few years in our efforts to address climate change and environmental issues, there is still so much work left to do." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "One of the United States' most effective tools to combat climate change is on the line in West Virginia v. EPA, a case SCOTUS heard today. I fully support @EPA 's ability to regulate emissions and protect the public from harmful pollution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Markey and Reps. Levin & Bowman Urge Epa to Support Funding to Address Harmful Toxins in Schools Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Duckworth Joins Peters, Moran, Capito, Klobuchar, Lummis to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic Pfas at Commercial Airports Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2022 Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic PFAS at Commercial Airports Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Duckworth, Carper, Booker Praise Release of Environmental Justice Mapping and Screening Tool Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on City Gf Chicago's Decision to Deny Permit for Reserve Management Group's Southside Recycling Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date Title Politician
July 13, 2022 Blunt Rochester, Duckworth, and Congressional Environmental Justice Leaders Introduce Bill to Improve Air Quality Monitoring, Protect Frontline Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 11, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Pushing the Department of Justice to Strengthen Environmental Justice Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 30, 2022 Duckworth Statement on Supreme Court's Disastrous Decision to Strip EPA's Authority to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Tackle Climate Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2022 Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decision Gutting EPA Authority Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2022 Tweet - "This ruling is a dangerous step backwards and threatens our air and our planet. It sets a troubling precedent both for what it means to protect public health and the authority regulatory agencies have to protect public health." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Huffman Urges Epa to Uphold Cwa, Enact Regulations on Harmful Ballast Water Discharges Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 16, 2022 NEGUSE, BURCHETT, FOSTER UNVEIL BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING INFRASTRUCTURE Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 15, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Urging Climate Investments in Reconciliation Package Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 24, 2022 Duckworth, Carper, Booker Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration's Commitment to Environmental Justice Stakeholders Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 19, 2022 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 Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 19, 2022 Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues With President's EPA Office of Air & Radiation Director Nominee Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 10, 2022 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 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2022 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Wildlife & Water Sources From Toxic Lead Poisoning Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 6, 2022 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 - Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2022 Duckworth, Carper, Booker Applaud Creation of New DOJ Office of Environmental Justice Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 29, 2022 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, Langevin Advocate for Funding to Improve Environmental Literacy and Responsibility Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 27, 2022 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 Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 27, 2022 Letters to US Insurance Companies - Investments in Fossil Fuel Projects Despite Climate Risks Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 26, 2022 U.S. House Passes Joyce's Bipartisan Bill to Protect Fish and Wildlife in the Great Lakes Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 22, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Earth Day Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 22, 2022 Casten Statement on Earth Day Rep.Sean Casten
April 20, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Increased Oversight of Cryptocurrency's Environmental Impacts Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 19, 2022 Duckworth Statement on Biden Administration's Announcement of NEPA Phase 1 Regulation Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 19, 2022 Amicus Brief concerning Sackett v EPA - Mississippi Republicans Support States' Right to Regulate Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 15, 2022 Carper, Booker, Duckworth Applaud Administration Equity Action Plans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 14, 2022 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 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 11, 2022 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 Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 5, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Thune Urge Environmental Protection Agency to Update Modeling for Biofuel Emissions Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Castor, Tonko, Casten, Heinrich, Smith Urge Ferc to Help Deploy Advanced Grid Technologies Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 22, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer, Co-Signers Send Letter to President Biden Calling for a National Climate Emergency Declaration Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 17, 2022 Durbin Honors World Water Day As Tribute To Late Senator Paul Simon Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022 Casten Calls on Congress to Ban Stock Trades Among Members Rep.Sean Casten
March 17, 2022 Durbin Honors World Water Day As Tribute To Late Senator Paul Simon Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Micheal Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - McEachin, Dingell Lead 17 Members in Commending EPA Lead Strategy, Providing Additional Recommendations Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 16, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Discusses Forest Management, Climate Change, And Community Engagement With Carole King And Other Witnesses In Oversight Subcommittee Hearing Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 14, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Negotiations on Historic Climate Investments Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 14, 2022 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Illinois Winners of Epa's 2021 Diesel Emission Reduction Act School Bus Rebates Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 14, 2022 Tweet - "Had a productive discussion with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Commander Colonel Jesse Curry last week about bringing several Illinois water infrastructure projects, including the Quincy Bay Restoration Project, to fruition." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2022 Tweet - "My office is closely monitoring the unfolding situation around the Marathon Pipeline leak. We are in contact with @EPA and @ILEPA and will continue to do everything we can to ensure federal resources are available if necessary to help with the clean-up." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2022 Tweet - ". @ILEPA , @SustainChicago , & @EPAGreatLakes have been working hard to deliver clean, healthy air & it shows. We must build on this milestone & fight for zero-emission technologies in every corner of the US so we can all breathe easier." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 9, 2022 Duckworth Meets With U.s. Army Corps of Engineers Commanders to Discuss Priority Infrastructure Projects for Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Congratulations to Carol Browner for winning @PureEarthNow 's Force of Nature award. Carol's tenure as the longest-serving @EPA Administrator was key to establishing numerous, essential programs protecting children's health. I can think of no better recipient of this award." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Duckworth Discusses Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Benefits and Job Growth With Bloomington-normal Economic Development Council One Voice Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Proud to receive a 100% score from @LCVoters for 2021. And while we have made progress over the past few years in our efforts to address climate change and environmental issues, there is still so much work left to do." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "One of the United States' most effective tools to combat climate change is on the line in West Virginia v. EPA, a case SCOTUS heard today. I fully support @EPA 's ability to regulate emissions and protect the public from harmful pollution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Markey and Reps. Levin & Bowman Urge Epa to Support Funding to Address Harmful Toxins in Schools Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Duckworth Joins Peters, Moran, Capito, Klobuchar, Lummis to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic Pfas at Commercial Airports Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 18, 2022 Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic PFAS at Commercial Airports Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Duckworth, Carper, Booker Praise Release of Environmental Justice Mapping and Screening Tool Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Duckworth, Durbin Statement on City Gf Chicago's Decision to Deny Permit for Reserve Management Group's Southside Recycling Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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