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March 12, 2020 New Democrat Coalition Continues Leadership on Climate Change Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 12, 2020 Duckworth Presses EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee for Clarity on Trump Administration's Broken Promises to Farmers Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to receive a 100% score from @LCVoters for 2019. We have made progress over the past few years in our efforts to address climate change and environmental issues, but there is still so much work left to do." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Secretary Of The Air Force Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today I asked @SecAFOfficial for an update on the @usairforce 's efforts to learn more about detectable PFAS levels at @ScottAFB . In order to protect public health, it's crucial for the community around the base to remain informed about the potential contamination of their water." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Letter to Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Director of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Urge EPA to Immediately Conduct Air Testing for PFAS in Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in asking the @EPA to immediately begin conducting air testing for PFAS in Illinois. After PFAS was detected in the ground water at @ScottAFB , it is essential for EPA to determine the full extent of PFAS exposure risk in Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chicago Army Corps Commander To Discuss Shoreline Protection Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "When 20 ft. waves pummeled the Lake Michigan shoreline in Jan., it flooded nearby communities in Chicago. The Trump Admin. must commit to funding critical infrastructure projects to protect our shoreline. Proud to work with @usacechicago to ensure these projects move forward." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mary B. Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Scalise, Newhouse Lead 130 Members to Support NEPA Modernization Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin: Energy Bill Must Address Scientific Research And Climate Change Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "The restoration of Quincy Bay & the Navigation Ecosystem Restoration Program--which will modernize 7 locks along the Mississippi & Illinois rivers--are vital to the agriculture & waterways industry in IL. Proud to work with Col. Sattinger & @USACERockIsland to fund these projects." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "ArcelorMittal's pollution issues put the health of Illinoisans at risk. I told U.S. CEO John Brett today that he must provide transparency to @EPA and IDEM, correct his plant's issues, & take responsibility for this summer's environmental disaster." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin Meets With ArcelorMittal USA CEO About Pollution Violations At Burns Harbor Facility Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Write to EPA Condemning New Proposed ETO Rule Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Hearing of the House Natural Resources Committee - Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Quigley Single-Use Plastic Legislation Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Senators Markey, Carper, and Colleagues Call on Trump Admin. to Withdraw Proposal That Would Ignore Climate, Economic, Environmental Impacts of Federal Projects Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Met with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein yesterday, and asked him to keep me & community members around Scott Air Force Base updated as the Air Force learns more about the potential PFAS contamination of off-base water wells." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Bureau of Land Management must not be allowed to sell off America's Arctic for oil & gas development. It will destroy a diverse & unique ecosystem and accelerate climate change. I'm joining @SenJeffMerkley in urging the Bureau of Land Management to reconsider this decision." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary to Protect the Arctic from New Oil and Gas Drilling Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Funding For Opportunity For Air Toxics Monitoring Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Warren Joins Shaheen, Gillibrand Calling on EPA to Deliver on Promises Made in PFAS Action Plan Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 During Trip To Puerto Rico, Durbin, Garcia Highlight Reconstruction & Resiliency Efforts In Aftermath Of Recent Natural Disasters Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "In Puerto Rico today to visit the FEMA Joint Recovery Office. Met w/officials working on recovery following recent earthquakes & Hurricane Maria. Congress must support our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in rebuilding resilient infrastructure that can withstand future disasters." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Feinstein, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on EPA to Make Good on PFAS Action Plan Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Received a briefing from the Army Corps in San Juan about the ongoing efforts to ensure Puerto Rico has the necessary assistance to recover and rebuild following the recent natural disasters." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth Chairs Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on the National Security Risks of Climate Change Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Luis Cabrales, the Student Conservation Assoc. Corps Member of the Year, stopped by my office today to talk about the incredible grassroots organizing he's been working on w/his nonprofit the Southeast Youth Alliance. Thank you for leading Chicago's conservation efforts, Luis!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By No Later Than 2050 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Casten Questions Chairman Powell About What Actions the Fed is Taking to Combat the Systemic Climate-Related Risks in Our Financial System Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 11, 2020 Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the U.S. by No Later Than 2050 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "If we want to leave our kids & grandkids a livable planet, we must have the determination to seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proud to stand with @SenDuckworth , @SenatorCarper , & 30 of my @SenateDems colleagues to introduce The Clean Economy Act today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Casten Statement on President Trump's FY2021 Budget Request Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Durbin, Democrat Colleagues Call For Action On Energy Tax Policy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @FEMA has granted IL an extension to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment of lakefront damage following January's severe storms. On Friday, I joined @chicagosmayor to discuss the situation while leading the Illinois Delegation in supporting @GovPritzker 's extension request." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Recent storms and rising water levels have caused erosion along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Today I toured damage on the South Side and received an update from the @USACEHQ on efforts to protect the lakefront." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Support State's Request For Extension Of Flood Damage Assessment In Cook And Lake Counties Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Admin. of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Senators To EPA: Protect Communities In Region Five Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As Kurt Thiede takes on his new role as @EPA Region 5 Administrator, my colleagues from Great Lakes states and I are asking him to prioritize protecting public health and safety & to ensure that the hard-working EPA employees under his leadership have his full support." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Senator Duckworth to Spotlight Environmental Justice With State of the Union Guest Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Ensure Energy Prices Reflect the Full Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Always a pleasure to speak with IL AG @KwameRaoul . In our meeting, we discussed the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, how we can better protect the Lake Michigan shoreline, & what we can do to address childhood trauma and prevent community violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "By misleading regulators about their water sampling results, ArcelorMittal has not only likely violated federal law, but jeopardized the public health of local residents & compounded the severity of their original wrongdoing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 12, 2020 New Democrat Coalition Continues Leadership on Climate Change Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 12, 2020 Duckworth Presses EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee for Clarity on Trump Administration's Broken Promises to Farmers Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to receive a 100% score from @LCVoters for 2019. We have made progress over the past few years in our efforts to address climate change and environmental issues, but there is still so much work left to do." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Secretary Of The Air Force Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today I asked @SecAFOfficial for an update on the @usairforce 's efforts to learn more about detectable PFAS levels at @ScottAFB . In order to protect public health, it's crucial for the community around the base to remain informed about the potential contamination of their water." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Letter to Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Director of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Urge EPA to Immediately Conduct Air Testing for PFAS in Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in asking the @EPA to immediately begin conducting air testing for PFAS in Illinois. After PFAS was detected in the ground water at @ScottAFB , it is essential for EPA to determine the full extent of PFAS exposure risk in Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Durbin Meets With Chicago Army Corps Commander To Discuss Shoreline Protection Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "When 20 ft. waves pummeled the Lake Michigan shoreline in Jan., it flooded nearby communities in Chicago. The Trump Admin. must commit to funding critical infrastructure projects to protect our shoreline. Proud to work with @usacechicago to ensure these projects move forward." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mary B. Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Scalise, Newhouse Lead 130 Members to Support NEPA Modernization Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin: Energy Bill Must Address Scientific Research And Climate Change Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "The restoration of Quincy Bay & the Navigation Ecosystem Restoration Program--which will modernize 7 locks along the Mississippi & Illinois rivers--are vital to the agriculture & waterways industry in IL. Proud to work with Col. Sattinger & @USACERockIsland to fund these projects." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "ArcelorMittal's pollution issues put the health of Illinoisans at risk. I told U.S. CEO John Brett today that he must provide transparency to @EPA and IDEM, correct his plant's issues, & take responsibility for this summer's environmental disaster." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin Meets With ArcelorMittal USA CEO About Pollution Violations At Burns Harbor Facility Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Write to EPA Condemning New Proposed ETO Rule Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Hearing of the House Natural Resources Committee - Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Quigley Single-Use Plastic Legislation Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality - Senators Markey, Carper, and Colleagues Call on Trump Admin. to Withdraw Proposal That Would Ignore Climate, Economic, Environmental Impacts of Federal Projects Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Met with @usairforce Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein yesterday, and asked him to keep me & community members around Scott Air Force Base updated as the Air Force learns more about the potential PFAS contamination of off-base water wells." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base With Air Force Chief Of Staff Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Bureau of Land Management must not be allowed to sell off America's Arctic for oil & gas development. It will destroy a diverse & unique ecosystem and accelerate climate change. I'm joining @SenJeffMerkley in urging the Bureau of Land Management to reconsider this decision." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary to Protect the Arctic from New Oil and Gas Drilling Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Funding For Opportunity For Air Toxics Monitoring Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today I joined @ScottAFB leadership & community officials for a briefing on potential contamination of off-base wells nearby. Last year, I cosponsored bills requiring EPA to swiftly address dangers of PFAS contamination & have worked to increase funding for cleanup & remediation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The @usairforce contacted my office & @SenDuckworth 's office with a preliminary briefing on potential contamination of off-base water wells near @ScottAFB . We are in direct contact with local elected officials on appropriate next steps." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Detection Of PFAS Near Scott Air Force Base Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Warren Joins Shaheen, Gillibrand Calling on EPA to Deliver on Promises Made in PFAS Action Plan Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 During Trip To Puerto Rico, Durbin, Garcia Highlight Reconstruction & Resiliency Efforts In Aftermath Of Recent Natural Disasters Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "In Puerto Rico today to visit the FEMA Joint Recovery Office. Met w/officials working on recovery following recent earthquakes & Hurricane Maria. Congress must support our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in rebuilding resilient infrastructure that can withstand future disasters." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Feinstein, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on EPA to Make Good on PFAS Action Plan Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Received a briefing from the Army Corps in San Juan about the ongoing efforts to ensure Puerto Rico has the necessary assistance to recover and rebuild following the recent natural disasters." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth Chairs Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on the National Security Risks of Climate Change Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Luis Cabrales, the Student Conservation Assoc. Corps Member of the Year, stopped by my office today to talk about the incredible grassroots organizing he's been working on w/his nonprofit the Southeast Youth Alliance. Thank you for leading Chicago's conservation efforts, Luis!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By No Later Than 2050 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Casten Questions Chairman Powell About What Actions the Fed is Taking to Combat the Systemic Climate-Related Risks in Our Financial System Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 11, 2020 Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the U.S. by No Later Than 2050 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "If we want to leave our kids & grandkids a livable planet, we must have the determination to seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proud to stand with @SenDuckworth , @SenatorCarper , & 30 of my @SenateDems colleagues to introduce The Clean Economy Act today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Casten Statement on President Trump's FY2021 Budget Request Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Durbin, Democrat Colleagues Call For Action On Energy Tax Policy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @FEMA has granted IL an extension to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment of lakefront damage following January's severe storms. On Friday, I joined @chicagosmayor to discuss the situation while leading the Illinois Delegation in supporting @GovPritzker 's extension request." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Recent storms and rising water levels have caused erosion along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Today I toured damage on the South Side and received an update from the @USACEHQ on efforts to protect the lakefront." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Support State's Request For Extension Of Flood Damage Assessment In Cook And Lake Counties Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kurt Thiede, Region 5 Admin. of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Senators To EPA: Protect Communities In Region Five Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As Kurt Thiede takes on his new role as @EPA Region 5 Administrator, my colleagues from Great Lakes states and I are asking him to prioritize protecting public health and safety & to ensure that the hard-working EPA employees under his leadership have his full support." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Senator Duckworth to Spotlight Environmental Justice With State of the Union Guest Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Introduces Bill to Ensure Energy Prices Reflect the Full Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Always a pleasure to speak with IL AG @KwameRaoul . In our meeting, we discussed the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, how we can better protect the Lake Michigan shoreline, & what we can do to address childhood trauma and prevent community violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "By misleading regulators about their water sampling results, ArcelorMittal has not only likely violated federal law, but jeopardized the public health of local residents & compounded the severity of their original wrongdoing." Sen.Dick Durbin
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