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June 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 7, 2019
Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "Actually Mr. President, the consensus is clear on climate change. The longer you ignore the reality of the threat it poses to mankind, the more likely we are to hand over a planet that is unlivable to our children."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of U.S Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Duckworth and Booker Seek Information on Gutting of Longstanding State Powers to Protect Water Quality
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 31, 2019
Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County
Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 30, 2019
Tweet - "Climate change has made Illinois 10% wetter than a century ago. This means more extreme rainfall, increasing humidity, and hotter nights. I'm thinking about our Illinois farmers as they work through these challenges. We must do everything we can to help them recover."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 23, 2019
Schneider Secures Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in House Appropriations Bill
Rep. Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019
Tweet - "It's #CleanAirMonth, a reminder about the importance of clean air and the threat pollution poses to our planet. We must continue to hold polluters accountable and work hard to ensure that all children, no matter where they live, get to breath clean air and live full lives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2019
Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2019
Tweet - "The @USChamber has blocked good faith efforts to limit carbon emissions. If we want to pass on a livable world to our children, that has to change. #ChamberOfCarbon"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2019
Letter to Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Thomas R. Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Ask Epw to Incorporate Climate Change Considerations in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. David Kautter, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy, and the Hon. William Paul, Acting Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service - Senators Keep Pressure on Treasury to Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 20, 2019
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin - Senators Continue Push to Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 15, 2019
Representatives Lori Trahan and Darin LaHood Introduce New Legislation to Support Clean Up and Prevention of Waterway CSO Contamination
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 15, 2019
Tweet - "I'm asking the EPA to inspect all Region 5 ethylene oxide facilities -- including Medline and Vantage in Lake County. The agency is taking too long to act to protect communities surrounding ethylene oxide facilities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2019
Letter to Cathy Step, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth, Lipinski, Foster, Schneider, Casten, Underwood Ask EPA To Inspect All Region 5 Facilities Using Ethylene Oxide
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 14, 2019
Tweet - "There's no doubt that climate change is one of the gravest threats humanity faces today. Without swift action, we won't leave the same livable world to our children."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2019
Tweet - "Hopefully the Chamber's evolution and rebuild involves strong and strategic action to tackle climate change."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2019
Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler - U.S. Reps. Castor, Schrier & Colleagues Oppose Undermining Protections Against Mercury Pollution
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 3, 2019
Letter to Patrick Breysse, Director of Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Duckworth, Durbin, Schneider, Foster, Lipinski, Casten & Underwood Ask Atsdr to Conduct Air Monitoring for Ethylene Oxide in Lake County
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 3, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to join Chicago youth today who are marching to call for strong and immediate action to address climate change."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019
Schakowsky Votes to Confront Climate Crisis
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 2, 2019
Quigley Statement on House Passage of Climate Action Now Act
Rep. Mike Quigley
May 2, 2019
Climate Action Now Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 2, 2019
Leading on Climate Change
Rep. Sean Casten
May 2, 2019
Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change
Rep. Mike Quigley
May 1, 2019
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Climate Action Now Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
May 1, 2019
Climate Action Now Act
Rep. Mike Bost
May 1, 2019
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Climate Action Now Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 1, 2019
Climate Action Now Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
April 26, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 24, 2019
Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 23, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Members of the IL Congressional Delegation, Environmental Groups to Denounce Trump's Dirty Budget
Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 22, 2019
On Earth Day, Duckworth, Booker & Carper Announce Creation of Environmental Justice Caucus
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 2019
Tweet - "It's #EarthDay, a reminder to all of us about how our lives are all connected on this planet. Climate change threatens our collective futures. It's time to stop denying and start acting to save our planet for future generations to enjoy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2019
Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Rep. Wild Cosigns Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues in Fy2020 Appropriations
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 16, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Duckworth, Carper and Cardin Urge EPA, Army Corps to Abandon 'Dirty Water Rule' Proposal
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2019
Letter to Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary James - Rep. McEachin, Jayapal, Diaz Barragán, Lead Letter Urging House to Protect the Clean Water Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2019
Eto Testing in Lake County
Rep. Brad Schneider
April 9, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA and Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army - Defazio Fights Largest-Ever Rollback of Clean Water Protections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 4, 2019
Letter to Rep. John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee and Rep. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - Top Dems Push for Funding to Address the Climate Crisis
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Casten, Underwood Call On EPA To Use Its Authority & Prevent Use Of Ethylene Oxide At Sterigenics
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 29, 2019
Schneider Statement on Illinois Department of Public Health Ethylene Oxide Cancer Incidence Study
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 29, 2019
Tweet - "IDPH twenty year cancer study shows significantly elevated cases of certain blood cancers among women and children in Sterigenics area. Willowbrook facility must remain sealed and EPA should focus on Lake County EtO operations immediately. Time for USEPA to get off the sidelines."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
In Wake Of Senate Republicans' Refusal To Take Action On Climate Crisis, Schumer Launches New Senate Democratic Special Committee On The Climate Crisis
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date
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June 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 7, 2019
Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "Actually Mr. President, the consensus is clear on climate change. The longer you ignore the reality of the threat it poses to mankind, the more likely we are to hand over a planet that is unlivable to our children."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of U.S Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Duckworth and Booker Seek Information on Gutting of Longstanding State Powers to Protect Water Quality
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 31, 2019
Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County
Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 30, 2019
Tweet - "Climate change has made Illinois 10% wetter than a century ago. This means more extreme rainfall, increasing humidity, and hotter nights. I'm thinking about our Illinois farmers as they work through these challenges. We must do everything we can to help them recover."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 23, 2019
Schneider Secures Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in House Appropriations Bill
Rep.Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019
Tweet - "It's #CleanAirMonth, a reminder about the importance of clean air and the threat pollution poses to our planet. We must continue to hold polluters accountable and work hard to ensure that all children, no matter where they live, get to breath clean air and live full lives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2019
Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2019
Tweet - "The @USChamber has blocked good faith efforts to limit carbon emissions. If we want to pass on a livable world to our children, that has to change. #ChamberOfCarbon"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2019
Letter to Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Thomas R. Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Ask Epw to Incorporate Climate Change Considerations in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. David Kautter, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy, and the Hon. William Paul, Acting Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service - Senators Keep Pressure on Treasury to Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 20, 2019
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin - Senators Continue Push to Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 15, 2019
Representatives Lori Trahan and Darin LaHood Introduce New Legislation to Support Clean Up and Prevention of Waterway CSO Contamination
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 15, 2019
Tweet - "I'm asking the EPA to inspect all Region 5 ethylene oxide facilities -- including Medline and Vantage in Lake County. The agency is taking too long to act to protect communities surrounding ethylene oxide facilities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2019
Letter to Cathy Step, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth, Lipinski, Foster, Schneider, Casten, Underwood Ask EPA To Inspect All Region 5 Facilities Using Ethylene Oxide
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 14, 2019
Tweet - "There's no doubt that climate change is one of the gravest threats humanity faces today. Without swift action, we won't leave the same livable world to our children."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2019
Tweet - "Hopefully the Chamber's evolution and rebuild involves strong and strategic action to tackle climate change."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2019
Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler - U.S. Reps. Castor, Schrier & Colleagues Oppose Undermining Protections Against Mercury Pollution
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 3, 2019
Letter to Patrick Breysse, Director of Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Duckworth, Durbin, Schneider, Foster, Lipinski, Casten & Underwood Ask Atsdr to Conduct Air Monitoring for Ethylene Oxide in Lake County
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 3, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to join Chicago youth today who are marching to call for strong and immediate action to address climate change."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2019
Schakowsky Votes to Confront Climate Crisis
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 2, 2019
Quigley Statement on House Passage of Climate Action Now Act
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 2, 2019
Climate Action Now Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 2, 2019
Leading on Climate Change
Rep.Sean Casten
May 2, 2019
Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 1, 2019
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Climate Action Now Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
May 1, 2019
Climate Action Now Act
Rep.Mike Bost
May 1, 2019
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Climate Action Now Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 1, 2019
Climate Action Now Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
April 26, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 24, 2019
Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 23, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Members of the IL Congressional Delegation, Environmental Groups to Denounce Trump's Dirty Budget
Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 22, 2019
On Earth Day, Duckworth, Booker & Carper Announce Creation of Environmental Justice Caucus
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 22, 2019
Tweet - "It's #EarthDay, a reminder to all of us about how our lives are all connected on this planet. Climate change threatens our collective futures. It's time to stop denying and start acting to save our planet for future generations to enjoy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2019
Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Rep. Wild Cosigns Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues in Fy2020 Appropriations
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 16, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Duckworth, Carper and Cardin Urge EPA, Army Corps to Abandon 'Dirty Water Rule' Proposal
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 15, 2019
Letter to Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary James - Rep. McEachin, Jayapal, Diaz Barragán, Lead Letter Urging House to Protect the Clean Water Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2019
Eto Testing in Lake County
Rep.Brad Schneider
April 9, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA and Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army - Defazio Fights Largest-Ever Rollback of Clean Water Protections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 4, 2019
Letter to Rep. John Yarmuth, Chair of the House Budget Committee and Rep. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - Top Dems Push for Funding to Address the Climate Crisis
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Lipinski, Schneider, Casten, Underwood Call On EPA To Use Its Authority & Prevent Use Of Ethylene Oxide At Sterigenics
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 29, 2019
Schneider Statement on Illinois Department of Public Health Ethylene Oxide Cancer Incidence Study
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 29, 2019
Tweet - "IDPH twenty year cancer study shows significantly elevated cases of certain blood cancers among women and children in Sterigenics area. Willowbrook facility must remain sealed and EPA should focus on Lake County EtO operations immediately. Time for USEPA to get off the sidelines."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2019
In Wake Of Senate Republicans' Refusal To Take Action On Climate Crisis, Schumer Launches New Senate Democratic Special Committee On The Climate Crisis
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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