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Oct. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate; Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Committee on Finance - Shaheen, Hassan Join Effort to Promote Access to Solar Energy for Low- and Moderate-Income Households
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2021
Representatives Cohen, Fitzpatrick, Schakowsky and Buchanan Introduce PAST Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Fitzpatrick, Deutch Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on CDC to Lift Dog Import Suspension
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Schneider Applauds EPA Engagement With Lake County on EtO
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 30, 2021
Schneider Introduces Legislation to Establish Manufacturing Tax Credits for Onshore Wind Energy
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Honored to be named a 2020 Humane Champion by @HSLegFund. Animal rights have long been a pet project of mine and I will continue to advocate for our furry friends for as long as I am in Congress."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Create Domestic Solar Manufacturing Jobs
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 27, 2021
Tweet - "This is not the first time US Steel has spilled waste into Lake Michigan. These incidents are unacceptable and doing great damage to this precious resource. Illinoisans who enjoy everything the Lake has to offer deserve better from US Steel."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States; and Hon. Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Urge Biden Administration to Reject Reduction in Biofuel Blending Requirements
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 24, 2021
Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Kaptur, 60+ House Members Call for $30 Billion Investment in Civilian Climate Corps
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 23, 2021
Durbin Meets With CEO Climate Dialogue
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury - Prioritize Global Climate Justice
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 20, 2021
Bost Announces Franklin County Rural Development Grant
Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 16, 2021
Climate Change in America's National Parks
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 15, 2021
Tweet - "Climate change isn't some future, looming threat. It's here right now, today. Thanks to @GovPritzker, the General Assembly, and everyone else who stepped up to help make our state a national leader on climate action. Now it's time for Congress to follow Illinois' lead."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2021
Schneider Climate Bills Essential Pieces to Draft Build Back Better Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 13, 2021
Tweet - "The remarkable story of @Rivian and Normal, IL, is one that I hope to see repeated across the country as we expand our electric vehicle infrastructure. They have provided a blueprint for how to create jobs by investing in a green economy here at home."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2021
BOST ANNOUNCES $95 MILLION USDA LOAN FOR PERRY COUNTY SOLAR FARM
Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 10, 2021
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
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 10, 2021
Rep. Mike Quigley Leads Congressional Visit to Acadia National Park
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 9, 2021
Casten Applauds Biden's Announced Plans to Nominate 5th Commissioner to FERC, Following Congressman's Viral Hot FERC Summer Campaign
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 9, 2021
Casten Secures Science Investments for Argonne, Fermilab, EPA Climate Research in SST Committee Markup of the Reconciliation Package
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 8, 2021
Congressional Solar Caucus Co-Chair Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Biden Plan To Produce Half Of All US Electricity From Solar Power By 2050
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Durbin Meets Virtually With New AFL-CIO President
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader United States Senate; Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives - Axne, Colleagues Urge Support for Homegrown Renewable Fuels in Reconciliation Package
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Climate change is here and it is devastating American cities. But somehow, our efforts to address this crisis remain bogged down by partisan politics. We must act now to save our planet."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021
LaHood Supports the Introduction of the Next Generation Fuels Act
Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 31, 2021
Durbin Joins Environmental Leaders For Discussion On Clean Energy, Infrastructure
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021
Casten Implores Dems to Fight Hard for Climate Provisions As Reconciliation Negotiations Continue Amid Crisis in Gulf Coast
Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021
Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders
Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Key Legislation to Grow Manufacturing Sector From Bottom Up
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 26, 2021
LaHood, Illinois Soybean Association continue "Life of a Soybean" Video Series with Second Visit
Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 24, 2021
House passes budget resolution advancing reconciliation package: Casten says now is the time for those who claim to be serious about climate change to show they mean it
Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 24, 2021
Letter to Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Biden and Colleagues Use Congressional Budget Tricks to Defund Louisiana Flood Protection and Raise Gasoline Prices
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 24, 2021
Letter to Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Higgins, GOP Colleagues Working to Protect U.S. Energy Ports
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 23, 2021
Reps. Casten, Dingell, Horsford, Castor and Labor and Environment Leaders Call for Ambitious investments in Jobs, Justice and Climate in the Build Back Better Budget
Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 23, 2021
Foster Statement on Budget Resolution
Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 18, 2021
Duckworth, Carper, Booker, Applaud EPA Ban On Harmful Pesticide
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 18, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Statement On EPA Order Addressing Cahokia Heights Sewage Crisis
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 18, 2021
In Springfield, Duckworth, Durbin And Ossoff Highlight Wins From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 17, 2021
Letter to Mauricio Gutierrez, President and CEO of NRG Energy - Letter to NRG Outlining Responsibilities for Environmental Cleanup of Waukegan Coal Plant
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 14, 2021
Duckworth Meets With Veteran Advocates To Discuss Military Hunger In Chicagoland
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 14, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Importance Of American Rescue Plan And Infrastructure Funding For Local Governments With Lake County Mayors
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth And Warren Seek Answers From Dod On Report Of "Extreme Food Insecurity" Among National Guard And Reserve Service Members
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 11, 2021
Tweet - "Senate Democrats stood together to take the first step towards consideration of a bill that would make generational investments in our future--investments that address climate change, close the income and opportunity gaps... (1/2)"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2021
Duckworth And Durbin Announce Illinois Set To Receive More Than $15 Billion If Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Becomes Law
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 11, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution
Sen. Dick Durbin
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Oct. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate; Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Committee on Finance - Shaheen, Hassan Join Effort to Promote Access to Solar Energy for Low- and Moderate-Income Households
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2021
Representatives Cohen, Fitzpatrick, Schakowsky and Buchanan Introduce PAST Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Fitzpatrick, Deutch Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on CDC to Lift Dog Import Suspension
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Schneider Applauds EPA Engagement With Lake County on EtO
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 30, 2021
Schneider Introduces Legislation to Establish Manufacturing Tax Credits for Onshore Wind Energy
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Honored to be named a 2020 Humane Champion by @HSLegFund. Animal rights have long been a pet project of mine and I will continue to advocate for our furry friends for as long as I am in Congress."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Create Domestic Solar Manufacturing Jobs
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 27, 2021
Tweet - "This is not the first time US Steel has spilled waste into Lake Michigan. These incidents are unacceptable and doing great damage to this precious resource. Illinoisans who enjoy everything the Lake has to offer deserve better from US Steel."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States; and Hon. Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Urge Biden Administration to Reject Reduction in Biofuel Blending Requirements
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 24, 2021
Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Kaptur, 60+ House Members Call for $30 Billion Investment in Civilian Climate Corps
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 23, 2021
Durbin Meets With CEO Climate Dialogue
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury - Prioritize Global Climate Justice
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 20, 2021
Bost Announces Franklin County Rural Development Grant
Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 16, 2021
Climate Change in America's National Parks
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 15, 2021
Tweet - "Climate change isn't some future, looming threat. It's here right now, today. Thanks to @GovPritzker, the General Assembly, and everyone else who stepped up to help make our state a national leader on climate action. Now it's time for Congress to follow Illinois' lead."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2021
Schneider Climate Bills Essential Pieces to Draft Build Back Better Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 13, 2021
Tweet - "The remarkable story of @Rivian and Normal, IL, is one that I hope to see repeated across the country as we expand our electric vehicle infrastructure. They have provided a blueprint for how to create jobs by investing in a green economy here at home."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2021
BOST ANNOUNCES $95 MILLION USDA LOAN FOR PERRY COUNTY SOLAR FARM
Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 10, 2021
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
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 10, 2021
Rep. Mike Quigley Leads Congressional Visit to Acadia National Park
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 9, 2021
Casten Applauds Biden's Announced Plans to Nominate 5th Commissioner to FERC, Following Congressman's Viral Hot FERC Summer Campaign
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 9, 2021
Casten Secures Science Investments for Argonne, Fermilab, EPA Climate Research in SST Committee Markup of the Reconciliation Package
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 8, 2021
Congressional Solar Caucus Co-Chair Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Biden Plan To Produce Half Of All US Electricity From Solar Power By 2050
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Durbin Meets Virtually With New AFL-CIO President
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader United States Senate; Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives - Axne, Colleagues Urge Support for Homegrown Renewable Fuels in Reconciliation Package
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Climate change is here and it is devastating American cities. But somehow, our efforts to address this crisis remain bogged down by partisan politics. We must act now to save our planet."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021
LaHood Supports the Introduction of the Next Generation Fuels Act
Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 31, 2021
Durbin Joins Environmental Leaders For Discussion On Clean Energy, Infrastructure
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021
Casten Implores Dems to Fight Hard for Climate Provisions As Reconciliation Negotiations Continue Amid Crisis in Gulf Coast
Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021
Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders
Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Key Legislation to Grow Manufacturing Sector From Bottom Up
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 26, 2021
LaHood, Illinois Soybean Association continue "Life of a Soybean" Video Series with Second Visit
Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 24, 2021
House passes budget resolution advancing reconciliation package: Casten says now is the time for those who claim to be serious about climate change to show they mean it
Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 24, 2021
Letter to Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Biden and Colleagues Use Congressional Budget Tricks to Defund Louisiana Flood Protection and Raise Gasoline Prices
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 24, 2021
Letter to Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Higgins, GOP Colleagues Working to Protect U.S. Energy Ports
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 23, 2021
Reps. Casten, Dingell, Horsford, Castor and Labor and Environment Leaders Call for Ambitious investments in Jobs, Justice and Climate in the Build Back Better Budget
Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 23, 2021
Foster Statement on Budget Resolution
Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 18, 2021
Duckworth, Carper, Booker, Applaud EPA Ban On Harmful Pesticide
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 18, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Statement On EPA Order Addressing Cahokia Heights Sewage Crisis
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 18, 2021
In Springfield, Duckworth, Durbin And Ossoff Highlight Wins From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 17, 2021
Letter to Mauricio Gutierrez, President and CEO of NRG Energy - Letter to NRG Outlining Responsibilities for Environmental Cleanup of Waukegan Coal Plant
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 14, 2021
Duckworth Meets With Veteran Advocates To Discuss Military Hunger In Chicagoland
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 14, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Importance Of American Rescue Plan And Infrastructure Funding For Local Governments With Lake County Mayors
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth And Warren Seek Answers From Dod On Report Of "Extreme Food Insecurity" Among National Guard And Reserve Service Members
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 11, 2021
Tweet - "Senate Democrats stood together to take the first step towards consideration of a bill that would make generational investments in our future--investments that address climate change, close the income and opportunity gaps... (1/2)"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2021
Duckworth And Durbin Announce Illinois Set To Receive More Than $15 Billion If Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Becomes Law
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 11, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution
Sen.Dick Durbin
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