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Oct. 26, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Joe Manchin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Eliminate Emissions from Electricity and Thermal Energy Generation by 2040 Congressman's "Tradeable Performance Standard Act" Eradicates 40% of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040 Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 30, 2020 Bost statement on planned closure of Baldwin plant Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 29, 2020 Casten, Blumenauer Introduce Bill to End Taxpayer Subsidies to Oil and Gas Companies ​for Climate Change-Causing Fossil Fuels Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Senator Whitehouse & Rep. Quigley Introduce New Bill to Prepare Power Grids for Clean Energy Future Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 House Passes Kelly Legislation Support Energy Efficient Government Buildings Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 24, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on the Passage of the Clean Energy Jobs and Innovation Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, IL Farmers Union members shared with me their concerns about financial difficulties they're facing during the #COVID19 crisis & with the President's decisions to harm ethanol production & overseas markets. I'll keep fighting for greater certainty in farming policies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Growth Energy Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke with @GrowthEnergy today & heard about how the President's trade policy with China & refinery waivers that have harmed the biofuels industry. Biofuel producers need allies in the Senate & I'm proud to keep fighting on their behalf." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Statement On EPA Decision To Deny Small Refinery Exemptions Under Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The closure of these plants will have significant impacts on local economy & workers. In days & months ahead, I'm committed to fighting for these jobs & helping create additional good paying jobs, as well as creating a clean energy econ w/ policies like my Clean Future Fund Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Rep. LaHood Leads Effort to Terminate Brazilian Ethanol Tariffs Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see @BLMNational is no longer planning to lease land in Grand & San Juan County, Utah, for oil & gas development following my request last week. This will go a long way towards protecting these special places. #ProtectMoab" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "We can address climate change & spur economic growth in our communities at the same time--and that's exactly what my America's Clean Future Fund Act would do. You can read more about my bill to invest in a clean energy economy here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Peterson Leads Biofuels Caucus in Requesting Direct Aid for Renewable Fuel Producers Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Bill to Authorize PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program Clears Senate Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ". @SecBernhardt 's upcoming oil & gas lease sale on UT's #PublicLands is bad business. The past 3 UT lease sales had low returns, with over half the land sold for just $2/acre, so I & 14 of my @SenateDems colleagues just asked him & #Pendley to cancel the sales & #ProtectMoab:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions Rep. Sean Casten
July 23, 2020 Senate Passes Duckworth's Defense Bill Provisions to Support Servicemembers and Enhance Military Modernization Efforts Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 23, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Invest in Coal Workers and Revitalize Coal Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Disappointed, but not surprised that President Trump has decided to weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. This will silence the concerns of communities most affected by the power plants & pipelines the President is eager to build in their backyards." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Davis, Congressional Biofuels Caucus Urge President Trump to Deny 52 "Gap Year" RFS Small Refinery Exemption Petitions Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 1, 2020 House Passes BEST Act as Part of Infrastructure Package Rep. Bill Foster
July 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hastings, Barragán, Pingree, Huffman, Lawrence Call for A Bold Green Stimulus Package to Address Health, Economic, and Climate Crises Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 1, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky Votes for Infrastructure Package, Including Auto Safety Measures She Co-Authored Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 1, 2020 Schneider Praises Passage of Infrastructure Package, Including Critical Climate Change Priorities Rep. Brad Schneider
June 30, 2020 Casten Priorities Included in the Select Committee's Climate Crisis Report Rep. Sean Casten
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Panetta and Cook Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of Clean Energy Jobs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - 20 Senators: Defense Authorization Bill Should Include Advanced Nuclear Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 15, 2020 Letter to Neil Chatterjee, Richard Glick, Bernard McNamee, and James Danly, Chairman and Commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to Dismiss New England Ratepayers Association's Net Metering Petition Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - Reps. Levin, Blumenauer, and Cartwright Lead 177 Members of Congress in Calling for Clean Energy Industry Relief Wind turbine and blue sky Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Congressional Ukraine Caucus Calls on Secretary Pompeo to Apply Sanctions to Russian Entities Should Construction Continue on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader - Heinrich, Tonko Lead Bicameral Call For Inclusion Of Clean Energy Workforce Support In COVID-19 Economic Recovery Packages Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 1, 2020 Casten Introduces Legislation to Mitigate Risk Financial System As Oil and Gas Markets Face Turmoil Rep. Sean Casten
May 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact On Ethanol Producers With Growth Energy Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Tlaib, Merkley Lead Bicameral Letter Opposing Fed Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Axne, Bustos, Finkenauer, Craig Secure Biofuel Support in Heroes Act Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Reps. Craig, Bustos, Finkenauer, and Axne Secure Biofuel Support in HEROES Act Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Duckworth, Schneider Call on Congressional Leadership to Include Aid for Nuclear-Affected Communities in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2020 ReWIND Act Prohibits Bailout of Fossil Fuel Industry with Cares Act Funds During Public Health Crisis Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 4, 2020 Casten Leads Letter to Mitigate Risk To Financial System and Consumers As Oil and Gas Markets Face Turmoil Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Why is @SecretarySonny saying that ethanol is "not our jurisdiction" and therefore excluded from $19B of @USDA CARES Act funding? Under President Obama, USDA helped ethanol. What changed? Those in charge." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Senator Markey and Rep. Barragán Lead Letter Opposing Use of CARES Act Funds to Bailout Fossil Fuel Industry Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Following Unusual White House Meeting With Big Oil, Chair Grijalva and 15 House Democrats Urge Sec. Bernhardt to Reject Calls for Royalty Cuts Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 26, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Joe Manchin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Eliminate Emissions from Electricity and Thermal Energy Generation by 2040 Congressman's "Tradeable Performance Standard Act" Eradicates 40% of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040 Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 30, 2020 Bost statement on planned closure of Baldwin plant Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 29, 2020 Casten, Blumenauer Introduce Bill to End Taxpayer Subsidies to Oil and Gas Companies ​for Climate Change-Causing Fossil Fuels Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Senator Whitehouse & Rep. Quigley Introduce New Bill to Prepare Power Grids for Clean Energy Future Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 House Passes Kelly Legislation Support Energy Efficient Government Buildings Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 24, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on the Passage of the Clean Energy Jobs and Innovation Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, IL Farmers Union members shared with me their concerns about financial difficulties they're facing during the #COVID19 crisis & with the President's decisions to harm ethanol production & overseas markets. I'll keep fighting for greater certainty in farming policies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Growth Energy Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke with @GrowthEnergy today & heard about how the President's trade policy with China & refinery waivers that have harmed the biofuels industry. Biofuel producers need allies in the Senate & I'm proud to keep fighting on their behalf." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Statement On EPA Decision To Deny Small Refinery Exemptions Under Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On Exelon Decision To Close Byron & Dresden Generating Stations Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The closure of these plants will have significant impacts on local economy & workers. In days & months ahead, I'm committed to fighting for these jobs & helping create additional good paying jobs, as well as creating a clean energy econ w/ policies like my Clean Future Fund Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Rep. LaHood Leads Effort to Terminate Brazilian Ethanol Tariffs Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see @BLMNational is no longer planning to lease land in Grand & San Juan County, Utah, for oil & gas development following my request last week. This will go a long way towards protecting these special places. #ProtectMoab" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "We can address climate change & spur economic growth in our communities at the same time--and that's exactly what my America's Clean Future Fund Act would do. You can read more about my bill to invest in a clean energy economy here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Peterson Leads Biofuels Caucus in Requesting Direct Aid for Renewable Fuel Producers Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Bill to Authorize PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program Clears Senate Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ". @SecBernhardt 's upcoming oil & gas lease sale on UT's #PublicLands is bad business. The past 3 UT lease sales had low returns, with over half the land sold for just $2/acre, so I & 14 of my @SenateDems colleagues just asked him & #Pendley to cancel the sales & #ProtectMoab:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions Rep.Sean Casten
July 23, 2020 Senate Passes Duckworth's Defense Bill Provisions to Support Servicemembers and Enhance Military Modernization Efforts Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 23, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Invest in Coal Workers and Revitalize Coal Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Disappointed, but not surprised that President Trump has decided to weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. This will silence the concerns of communities most affected by the power plants & pipelines the President is eager to build in their backyards." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Davis, Congressional Biofuels Caucus Urge President Trump to Deny 52 "Gap Year" RFS Small Refinery Exemption Petitions Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 1, 2020 House Passes BEST Act as Part of Infrastructure Package Rep.Bill Foster
July 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hastings, Barragán, Pingree, Huffman, Lawrence Call for A Bold Green Stimulus Package to Address Health, Economic, and Climate Crises Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 1, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky Votes for Infrastructure Package, Including Auto Safety Measures She Co-Authored Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 1, 2020 Schneider Praises Passage of Infrastructure Package, Including Critical Climate Change Priorities Rep.Brad Schneider
June 30, 2020 Casten Priorities Included in the Select Committee's Climate Crisis Report Rep.Sean Casten
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Panetta and Cook Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of Clean Energy Jobs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - 20 Senators: Defense Authorization Bill Should Include Advanced Nuclear Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 15, 2020 Letter to Neil Chatterjee, Richard Glick, Bernard McNamee, and James Danly, Chairman and Commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to Dismiss New England Ratepayers Association's Net Metering Petition Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - Reps. Levin, Blumenauer, and Cartwright Lead 177 Members of Congress in Calling for Clean Energy Industry Relief Wind turbine and blue sky Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Congressional Ukraine Caucus Calls on Secretary Pompeo to Apply Sanctions to Russian Entities Should Construction Continue on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader - Heinrich, Tonko Lead Bicameral Call For Inclusion Of Clean Energy Workforce Support In COVID-19 Economic Recovery Packages Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 1, 2020 Casten Introduces Legislation to Mitigate Risk Financial System As Oil and Gas Markets Face Turmoil Rep.Sean Casten
May 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact On Ethanol Producers With Growth Energy Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Tlaib, Merkley Lead Bicameral Letter Opposing Fed Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Axne, Bustos, Finkenauer, Craig Secure Biofuel Support in Heroes Act Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Reps. Craig, Bustos, Finkenauer, and Axne Secure Biofuel Support in HEROES Act Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Duckworth, Schneider Call on Congressional Leadership to Include Aid for Nuclear-Affected Communities in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2020 ReWIND Act Prohibits Bailout of Fossil Fuel Industry with Cares Act Funds During Public Health Crisis Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 4, 2020 Casten Leads Letter to Mitigate Risk To Financial System and Consumers As Oil and Gas Markets Face Turmoil Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Why is @SecretarySonny saying that ethanol is "not our jurisdiction" and therefore excluded from $19B of @USDA CARES Act funding? Under President Obama, USDA helped ethanol. What changed? Those in charge." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Senator Markey and Rep. Barragán Lead Letter Opposing Use of CARES Act Funds to Bailout Fossil Fuel Industry Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Following Unusual White House Meeting With Big Oil, Chair Grijalva and 15 House Democrats Urge Sec. Bernhardt to Reject Calls for Royalty Cuts Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
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