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Jan. 21, 2022 Tweet: Lake Michigan is one of Chicago's most valuable assets, so I am heartened to see Pres. Biden commit $1.5M in funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help expand the Chicago Shoreline Project in response to climate change. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Durbin, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Biden To Include Funding For Emergency International Food Aid In Any Supplemental Request To Congress Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Biden to Include Funding for Emergency International Food Aid in Any Supplemental Request to Congress Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - VAN HOLLEN, DURBIN, BIPARTISAN COLLEAGUES URGE PRESIDENT BIDEN TO INCLUDE FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY INTERNATIONAL FOOD AID IN ANY SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST TO CONGRESS Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Mayor Lightfoot, Members Of Chicago Delegation Announce $1.5 Million In Funding From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal To Restore Chicago Shoreline Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Foster Announces $225 Million in Funding for Brandon Road Project Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 19, 2022 Bustos, Hinson, Durbin, Duckworth, Blunt, Grassley Announce $829 Million in Funding to Modernize Lock and Dams on the Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Blunt, Grassley, Bustos, Hinson Announce $829 Million In Funding To Modernize Lock And Dams On The Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Mullin Leads Letter Urging USDA to Increase Number of Meat Inspectors, Offers Long-Term Solution to Biden Administration's Meat Pricing Plan Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 17, 2022 Congressman García's Statement on Sims Metal & General Iron Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 14, 2022 DUCKWORTH, DURBIN, MARKEY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE, ASSESS, AND INFORM FEDERAL AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 13, 2022 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 Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Always good to speak with @WFP Director Beasley about ongoing efforts to feed the world's hungry. The U.S. and its allies must help provide the necessary funds to meet growing hunger amid covid, drought, and conflict--including the risk to nearly half of Afghanistan's population. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 Congresswoman Miller Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Chinese Land Purchases in the United States Rep. Mary Miller
Jan. 11, 2022 Kennedy, Duckworth introduce bill to stop bear poaching Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet: I applaud @EPA for taking the threat of coal ash contamination seriously. It is a massive environmental and public health concern for communities throughout Illinois, particularly Black and brown communities. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2022 DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ACTION TO ADDRESS COAL ASH POLLUTION Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2022 DUCKWORTH, KENNEDY INTRODUCE BILL TO STOP BEAR POACHING Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 10, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman of the Federal Regulatory Commission - With Heating Prices Expected To Increase This Winter, Gillibrand Joins Colleagues In Urging Federal Energy Regulatory Commission To Protect Consumers From Unfairly High Energy Costs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 5, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senator Markey and Reps. Bowman, Schakowsky Urge Biden Administration to Protect Consumers from Unfairly High Heating and Energy Prices This Winter Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet: The @EPA 's report confirms what we know to be true - winters are getting more extreme with warmer temperatures & heavier snowstorms. We must take bold steps to combat climate change, beginning with passing the #BuildBackBetter agenda. Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Reed, Clark Urge HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator for the EPA - Barragán and Booker Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Michael Reagan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragan Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Request for Funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "This is good news for East St. Louis. Every American, no matter what city or state they live in, should be able to live their life free from the threat of hazardous waste and pollution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Richard Glick, Chairman; Hon. James Danly, Commissioner; Hon. Allison Clements, Commissioner; Hon. Mark Christie, Commissioner; Hon. Willie Phillips Jr., Commissioner - Reps. Beyer, Raskin, Schakowsky Lead Letter Calling for Reform To FERC's Public Participation Office Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden has named Scott Halpin to be @USDA State Executive Director for the Illinois Farm Service Agency and Betsy Dirksen Londrigan to be @USDA State Director for Rural Development in Illinois. I look forward to working with each of them. Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has more lead pipes and service lines than any other state, so I am glad to see the Biden Administration is moving quickly to implement this key aspect of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. Every Illinoisan and American should have access to clean drinking water." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "I fully support this effort. I successfully authorized the Brandon Road project & pushed for the federal gov't to cover 80% of the cost in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020. The regional impact merits full federal funding in the next WRDA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary Dept. of Interior - Bipartisan Delegation Seeks Emergency ESA Gray Wolf Listing Protections Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty to Biofuel Producers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I know I speak for millions of Americans when I say that our hearts go out to all those who perished in Friday's tornados, and all those they leave behind. Grateful for Pres. Biden's quick response to this terrible disaster. Communities across Illinois and Kentucky thank you." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS has approved @GovPritzker 's emergency declaration request for Illinois, which was support by myself and the entire delegation. Severe weather and tornadoes left a trail of destruction through a large part of our state--this federal aid is desperately needed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the extreme weather events that hit Illinois over the weekend and why we cannot wait any longer to take bold climate action. Watch:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging White House To Support Emergency Declaration For 28 Counties Following Severe Weather Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Prioritize Great Lakes Projects In Infrastructure Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 KHANNA, GRIJALVA, QUIGLEY ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION TO REPEAL FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDY FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in Infrastructure Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Casten Applauds Biden's Executive Order to Further Net Zero Emissions Goals Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With Navajo Nation On America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, Protecting Land In Utah Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is abundantly clear: failure to adequately address climate change will result in catastrophe, for the United States and the entire world. We must take immediate, bold action if we want to leave our children and grandchildren with a livable planet." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON MEETING WITH EPA ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL REGAN TO DISCUSS IMPACTS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 8, 2021 Senator Baldwin and Midwestern Democrats Issue Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with members of the Navajo Nation today to discuss my America's Red Rock Wilderness Act. I stand firmly beside dedicated leaders of the Navajo Nation & @SouthernUTWild to preserve the natural beauty & resources of the area for generations to come." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Schakowsky, Barragán Reintroduce the Future Generations Protection Act to End Fossil Fuel Expansion and Combat Climate Change Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Stabenow, Durbin, Smith, Baldwin Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary Dept. of Energy; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary Dept. of Commerce - Do Not Ban Energy Exports Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, with the inclusion of the Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Act, is already delivering for Illinois. Our communities can use these funds to address long-ignored water issues like lead service lines, broken pumps, & contaminated water." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Jan. 21, 2022 Tweet: Lake Michigan is one of Chicago's most valuable assets, so I am heartened to see Pres. Biden commit $1.5M in funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help expand the Chicago Shoreline Project in response to climate change. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Durbin, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Biden To Include Funding For Emergency International Food Aid In Any Supplemental Request To Congress Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Biden to Include Funding for Emergency International Food Aid in Any Supplemental Request to Congress Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - VAN HOLLEN, DURBIN, BIPARTISAN COLLEAGUES URGE PRESIDENT BIDEN TO INCLUDE FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY INTERNATIONAL FOOD AID IN ANY SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST TO CONGRESS Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Mayor Lightfoot, Members Of Chicago Delegation Announce $1.5 Million In Funding From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal To Restore Chicago Shoreline Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Foster Announces $225 Million in Funding for Brandon Road Project Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 19, 2022 Bustos, Hinson, Durbin, Duckworth, Blunt, Grassley Announce $829 Million in Funding to Modernize Lock and Dams on the Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Blunt, Grassley, Bustos, Hinson Announce $829 Million In Funding To Modernize Lock And Dams On The Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Mullin Leads Letter Urging USDA to Increase Number of Meat Inspectors, Offers Long-Term Solution to Biden Administration's Meat Pricing Plan Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 17, 2022 Congressman García's Statement on Sims Metal & General Iron Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 14, 2022 DUCKWORTH, DURBIN, MARKEY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE, ASSESS, AND INFORM FEDERAL AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 13, 2022 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 Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Always good to speak with @WFP Director Beasley about ongoing efforts to feed the world's hungry. The U.S. and its allies must help provide the necessary funds to meet growing hunger amid covid, drought, and conflict--including the risk to nearly half of Afghanistan's population. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 Congresswoman Miller Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Chinese Land Purchases in the United States Rep.Mary Miller
Jan. 11, 2022 Kennedy, Duckworth introduce bill to stop bear poaching Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet: I applaud @EPA for taking the threat of coal ash contamination seriously. It is a massive environmental and public health concern for communities throughout Illinois, particularly Black and brown communities. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2022 DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ACTION TO ADDRESS COAL ASH POLLUTION Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2022 DUCKWORTH, KENNEDY INTRODUCE BILL TO STOP BEAR POACHING Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 10, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman of the Federal Regulatory Commission - With Heating Prices Expected To Increase This Winter, Gillibrand Joins Colleagues In Urging Federal Energy Regulatory Commission To Protect Consumers From Unfairly High Energy Costs Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 5, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senator Markey and Reps. Bowman, Schakowsky Urge Biden Administration to Protect Consumers from Unfairly High Heating and Energy Prices This Winter Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet: The @EPA 's report confirms what we know to be true - winters are getting more extreme with warmer temperatures & heavier snowstorms. We must take bold steps to combat climate change, beginning with passing the #BuildBackBetter agenda. Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Reed, Clark Urge HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator for the EPA - Barragán and Booker Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Michael Reagan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragan Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Request for Funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "This is good news for East St. Louis. Every American, no matter what city or state they live in, should be able to live their life free from the threat of hazardous waste and pollution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Richard Glick, Chairman; Hon. James Danly, Commissioner; Hon. Allison Clements, Commissioner; Hon. Mark Christie, Commissioner; Hon. Willie Phillips Jr., Commissioner - Reps. Beyer, Raskin, Schakowsky Lead Letter Calling for Reform To FERC's Public Participation Office Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden has named Scott Halpin to be @USDA State Executive Director for the Illinois Farm Service Agency and Betsy Dirksen Londrigan to be @USDA State Director for Rural Development in Illinois. I look forward to working with each of them. Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has more lead pipes and service lines than any other state, so I am glad to see the Biden Administration is moving quickly to implement this key aspect of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. Every Illinoisan and American should have access to clean drinking water." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "I fully support this effort. I successfully authorized the Brandon Road project & pushed for the federal gov't to cover 80% of the cost in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020. The regional impact merits full federal funding in the next WRDA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary Dept. of Interior - Bipartisan Delegation Seeks Emergency ESA Gray Wolf Listing Protections Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty to Biofuel Producers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I know I speak for millions of Americans when I say that our hearts go out to all those who perished in Friday's tornados, and all those they leave behind. Grateful for Pres. Biden's quick response to this terrible disaster. Communities across Illinois and Kentucky thank you." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS has approved @GovPritzker 's emergency declaration request for Illinois, which was support by myself and the entire delegation. Severe weather and tornadoes left a trail of destruction through a large part of our state--this federal aid is desperately needed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the extreme weather events that hit Illinois over the weekend and why we cannot wait any longer to take bold climate action. Watch:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging White House To Support Emergency Declaration For 28 Counties Following Severe Weather Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Prioritize Great Lakes Projects In Infrastructure Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 KHANNA, GRIJALVA, QUIGLEY ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION TO REPEAL FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDY FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in Infrastructure Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Casten Applauds Biden's Executive Order to Further Net Zero Emissions Goals Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With Navajo Nation On America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, Protecting Land In Utah Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is abundantly clear: failure to adequately address climate change will result in catastrophe, for the United States and the entire world. We must take immediate, bold action if we want to leave our children and grandchildren with a livable planet." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON MEETING WITH EPA ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL REGAN TO DISCUSS IMPACTS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 8, 2021 Senator Baldwin and Midwestern Democrats Issue Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with members of the Navajo Nation today to discuss my America's Red Rock Wilderness Act. I stand firmly beside dedicated leaders of the Navajo Nation & @SouthernUTWild to preserve the natural beauty & resources of the area for generations to come." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Schakowsky, Barragán Reintroduce the Future Generations Protection Act to End Fossil Fuel Expansion and Combat Climate Change Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Stabenow, Durbin, Smith, Baldwin Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary Dept. of Energy; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary Dept. of Commerce - Do Not Ban Energy Exports Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, with the inclusion of the Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Act, is already delivering for Illinois. Our communities can use these funds to address long-ignored water issues like lead service lines, broken pumps, & contaminated water." Sen.Dick Durbin
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