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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
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. 10, 2021
Tweet - "Everyone should be horrified by the findings in this report. We've put off addressing climate change for far too long. There is no time left to wait."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Dingell, Clarke Urge Congressional Leadership to Invest $85B in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 5, 2021
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021
Tweet - "The electric vehicle revolution is here. We can drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions while spurring job creation and innovation across America. Our transition to zero-emission vehicles is a win for Illinois, the planet, and our kids' and grandkids' futures."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021
House Passes Funding Bill Prioritizing Fighting ETO and Climate Change, Local Projects, per Schneider Requests
Rep. Brad Schneider
July 28, 2021
Hot Ferc Summer
Rep. Sean Casten
July 28, 2021
Casten's Second Hot FERC Summer Hit: FERCalicious
Rep. Sean Casten
July 28, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Judiciary Committee Hearing on Competition in Meat Supply Industry
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Heinrich, Lowenthal Lead Bicameral Letter Urging Interior Department To Reverse Course On Massive Arctic Drilling Project
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Matsui And Colleagues Urge Epa To Reinstate Waiver For California's Clean Car Standards
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 26, 2021
Tweet - "This country needs a new Civilian Conservation Corps for the 21st century. We can put Americans to work, preserve our precious natural parks, and protect the environment--all at once. More about my plan with @RepBobbyRush:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2021
Tweet - "Climate change is not some looming future threat. It is here today and has been for some time. We need to get serious about how we are going to address this crisis before it is too late."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President Biden To Restore Bears Ears National Monument
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021
Congresswoman Mary Miller Introduces the House Companion Bill to the Define WOTUS Act of 2021 to Protect Farmers and Ranchers from Biden's EPA
Rep. Mary Miller
July 22, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues During EPW Hearing
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 21, 2021
Durbin Meets Virtually With Illinois Farm Bureau President
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2021
100+ House Members Push to Fund Removal of ALL Lead Lines in U.S. Drinking Water Systems
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 21, 2021
At Hearing, Chairwoman Maloney Vows to Advance Environmental Justice as Key Committee Priority
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 21, 2021
Underwood, Members of the Illinois Delegation Urge Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to Address Public Health Impacts of Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Lake County
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 20, 2021
Hot Ferc Summer
Rep. Sean Casten
July 20, 2021
Letter to Vicki Christiansen, Chief of U.S. Forest Service - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Forest Service To Review Shawnee National Forest For Wilderness Designation
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2021
Bost Introduces Bill to Expand Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
Rep. Mike Bost
July 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 20, 2021
Congressman Casten Kicks off Hot FERC Summer with a Speech Inspired by Megan Thee Stallion on the House Floor
Rep. Sean Casten
July 20, 2021
Letter to Vicki Christiansen, Chief of U.S. Forest Service - Duckworth, Durbin Urge Forest Service To Review Shawnee National Forest For Wilderness Designation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 20, 2021
Duckworth Applauds White House's Justice40 Interim Guidance Prioritizing Environmental Justice Communities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 19, 2021
Durbin Meets With U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan About Region 5 Priorities
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021
LaHood Bill to Recognize New Philadelphia Site Passed by House Natural Resources Committee, Heads to House Floor
Rep. Darin LaHood
July 16, 2021
Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
July 14, 2021
Climate Change
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021
Tweet - "This is climate change in action, a frightening example of what will continue to happen across the United States until we get serious about reducing our greenhouse gas emissions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Lucas, Western Caucus: Return to Obama-era WOTUS "Misguided' & "Out of Touch'
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 9, 2021
Tweet - "Illinois has been blessed with Lake Michigan. We'll be judged on whether we leave it to our kids better than we found it. My thoughts in the @Suntimes on how we can succeed in that goal:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schneider Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging EPA to Address Harmful Effects of Ethylene Oxide
Rep. Brad Schneider
July 8, 2021
Tweet - "Climate change is a threat to every aspect of American life--from Chicago to every corner of this country. We need to get serious about addressing this crisis now. We cannot afford to wait."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021
Congressman Casten Welcomes President Biden to Illinois to Discuss Economic Agenda, Privately Urging Biden to do what is Scientifically Necessary to Protect American Families and Economy Against Climate Crisis, No Matter How Politically Difficult
Rep. Sean Casten
July 1, 2021
Congressman García Applauds Passage in the House of Representatives of the INVEST in America Act, Calls for Additional Climate Provisions in Reconciliation
Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 1, 2021
LaHood Statement on One Year Anniversary of USMCA Entering Force
Rep. Darin LaHood
July 1, 2021
Casten Opens Hearing on Solving the Climate Crisis Through Much Needed Investments in Transportation Infrastructure, Highlighting Need for Market-Based Electric Vehicle Incentives to Lower Costs for Consumers
Rep. Sean Casten
June 30, 2021
Duckworth Discusses the Importance of Water Infrastructure with Wood Dale Officials
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2021
LaHood Highlights Harmful Biden Tax Hike Proposal for Family-Owned Farms and Businesses at Ways and Means GOP Hearing
Rep. Darin LaHood
June 30, 2021
Durbin: Equity In Great Lakes Restoration Initiative A Key Part Of Protecting Our Lake
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2021
Underwood Announces That $7.5 Million in 14th District Water Infrastructure Projects Advance in House of Representatives
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 25, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $7 Million for Clean Public Transit Service in Chicago
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2021
Urgent Need to Curb Methane Emissions
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 25, 2021
U.S. Representatives Newman and Garcia Introduce Legislation Requiring President Biden to Declare the Wildlife Extinction Crisis a National Emergency
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 25, 2021
LaHood, Bustos Announce $4.5 Million in Funding for Peoria Ag Lab Secured in Appropriations Legislation
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Date
Title
Politician
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
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. 10, 2021
Tweet - "Everyone should be horrified by the findings in this report. We've put off addressing climate change for far too long. There is no time left to wait."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Dingell, Clarke Urge Congressional Leadership to Invest $85B in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 5, 2021
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021
Tweet - "The electric vehicle revolution is here. We can drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions while spurring job creation and innovation across America. Our transition to zero-emission vehicles is a win for Illinois, the planet, and our kids' and grandkids' futures."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021
House Passes Funding Bill Prioritizing Fighting ETO and Climate Change, Local Projects, per Schneider Requests
Rep.Brad Schneider
July 28, 2021
Hot Ferc Summer
Rep.Sean Casten
July 28, 2021
Casten's Second Hot FERC Summer Hit: FERCalicious
Rep.Sean Casten
July 28, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Judiciary Committee Hearing on Competition in Meat Supply Industry
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Heinrich, Lowenthal Lead Bicameral Letter Urging Interior Department To Reverse Course On Massive Arctic Drilling Project
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Matsui And Colleagues Urge Epa To Reinstate Waiver For California's Clean Car Standards
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 26, 2021
Tweet - "This country needs a new Civilian Conservation Corps for the 21st century. We can put Americans to work, preserve our precious natural parks, and protect the environment--all at once. More about my plan with @RepBobbyRush:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2021
Tweet - "Climate change is not some looming future threat. It is here today and has been for some time. We need to get serious about how we are going to address this crisis before it is too late."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President Biden To Restore Bears Ears National Monument
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021
Congresswoman Mary Miller Introduces the House Companion Bill to the Define WOTUS Act of 2021 to Protect Farmers and Ranchers from Biden's EPA
Rep.Mary Miller
July 22, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues During EPW Hearing
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 21, 2021
Durbin Meets Virtually With Illinois Farm Bureau President
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2021
100+ House Members Push to Fund Removal of ALL Lead Lines in U.S. Drinking Water Systems
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 21, 2021
At Hearing, Chairwoman Maloney Vows to Advance Environmental Justice as Key Committee Priority
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 21, 2021
Underwood, Members of the Illinois Delegation Urge Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to Address Public Health Impacts of Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Lake County
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 20, 2021
Hot Ferc Summer
Rep.Sean Casten
July 20, 2021
Letter to Vicki Christiansen, Chief of U.S. Forest Service - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Forest Service To Review Shawnee National Forest For Wilderness Designation
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2021
Bost Introduces Bill to Expand Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
Rep.Mike Bost
July 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 20, 2021
Congressman Casten Kicks off Hot FERC Summer with a Speech Inspired by Megan Thee Stallion on the House Floor
Rep.Sean Casten
July 20, 2021
Letter to Vicki Christiansen, Chief of U.S. Forest Service - Duckworth, Durbin Urge Forest Service To Review Shawnee National Forest For Wilderness Designation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 20, 2021
Duckworth Applauds White House's Justice40 Interim Guidance Prioritizing Environmental Justice Communities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 19, 2021
Durbin Meets With U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan About Region 5 Priorities
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021
LaHood Bill to Recognize New Philadelphia Site Passed by House Natural Resources Committee, Heads to House Floor
Rep.Darin LaHood
July 16, 2021
Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
July 14, 2021
Climate Change
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021
Tweet - "This is climate change in action, a frightening example of what will continue to happen across the United States until we get serious about reducing our greenhouse gas emissions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Lucas, Western Caucus: Return to Obama-era WOTUS "Misguided' & "Out of Touch'
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 9, 2021
Tweet - "Illinois has been blessed with Lake Michigan. We'll be judged on whether we leave it to our kids better than we found it. My thoughts in the @Suntimes on how we can succeed in that goal:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schneider Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging EPA to Address Harmful Effects of Ethylene Oxide
Rep.Brad Schneider
July 8, 2021
Tweet - "Climate change is a threat to every aspect of American life--from Chicago to every corner of this country. We need to get serious about addressing this crisis now. We cannot afford to wait."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021
Congressman Casten Welcomes President Biden to Illinois to Discuss Economic Agenda, Privately Urging Biden to do what is Scientifically Necessary to Protect American Families and Economy Against Climate Crisis, No Matter How Politically Difficult
Rep.Sean Casten
July 1, 2021
Congressman García Applauds Passage in the House of Representatives of the INVEST in America Act, Calls for Additional Climate Provisions in Reconciliation
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 1, 2021
LaHood Statement on One Year Anniversary of USMCA Entering Force
Rep.Darin LaHood
July 1, 2021
Casten Opens Hearing on Solving the Climate Crisis Through Much Needed Investments in Transportation Infrastructure, Highlighting Need for Market-Based Electric Vehicle Incentives to Lower Costs for Consumers
Rep.Sean Casten
June 30, 2021
Duckworth Discusses the Importance of Water Infrastructure with Wood Dale Officials
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 30, 2021
LaHood Highlights Harmful Biden Tax Hike Proposal for Family-Owned Farms and Businesses at Ways and Means GOP Hearing
Rep.Darin LaHood
June 30, 2021
Durbin: Equity In Great Lakes Restoration Initiative A Key Part Of Protecting Our Lake
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2021
Underwood Announces That $7.5 Million in 14th District Water Infrastructure Projects Advance in House of Representatives
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 25, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $7 Million for Clean Public Transit Service in Chicago
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2021
Urgent Need to Curb Methane Emissions
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 25, 2021
U.S. Representatives Newman and Garcia Introduce Legislation Requiring President Biden to Declare the Wildlife Extinction Crisis a National Emergency
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 25, 2021
LaHood, Bustos Announce $4.5 Million in Funding for Peoria Ag Lab Secured in Appropriations Legislation
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
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