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Sept. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury - Prioritize Global Climate Justice
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2021
Durbin Meets With CEO Climate Dialogue
Sen. Dick Durbin
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
Rep. Mike Quigley Leads Congressional Visit to Acadia National Park
Rep. Mike Quigley
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. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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. Danny Davis, ...
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
Casten Implores Dems to Fight Hard for Climate Provisions As Reconciliation Negotiations Continue Amid Crisis in Gulf Coast
Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Key Legislation to Grow Manufacturing Sector From Bottom Up
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 27, 2021
Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders
Rep. Sean Casten
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. 23, 2021
Foster Statement on Budget Resolution
Rep. Bill Foster
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. 18, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Statement On EPA Order Addressing Cahokia Heights Sewage Crisis
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 18, 2021
Duckworth, Carper, Booker, Applaud EPA Ban On Harmful Pesticide
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
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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
Reps. Casten, Underwood, Newman Host National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy for Midwest Climate Innovation Tour and Press Conference Following Alarming IPCC Report
Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 11, 2021
Duckworth On Reconciliation Process: Democrats Pushing To Deliver For Working Illinoisans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 11, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution
Sen. Dick Durbin
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
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 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. Bill Foster, ...
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 22, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues During EPW Hearing
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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 21, 2021
At Hearing, Chairwoman Maloney Vows to Advance Environmental Justice as Key Committee Priority
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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 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
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 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 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
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Politician
Sept. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury - Prioritize Global Climate Justice
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
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.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2021
Durbin Meets With CEO Climate Dialogue
Sen.Dick Durbin
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
Rep. Mike Quigley Leads Congressional Visit to Acadia National Park
Rep.Mike Quigley
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.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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.Danny Davis, ...
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
Casten Implores Dems to Fight Hard for Climate Provisions As Reconciliation Negotiations Continue Amid Crisis in Gulf Coast
Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Key Legislation to Grow Manufacturing Sector From Bottom Up
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 27, 2021
Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders
Rep.Sean Casten
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. 23, 2021
Foster Statement on Budget Resolution
Rep.Bill Foster
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. 18, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Statement On EPA Order Addressing Cahokia Heights Sewage Crisis
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 18, 2021
Duckworth, Carper, Booker, Applaud EPA Ban On Harmful Pesticide
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
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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
Reps. Casten, Underwood, Newman Host National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy for Midwest Climate Innovation Tour and Press Conference Following Alarming IPCC Report
Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 11, 2021
Duckworth On Reconciliation Process: Democrats Pushing To Deliver For Working Illinoisans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 11, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution
Sen.Dick Durbin
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
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 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.Bill Foster, ...
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 22, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues During EPW Hearing
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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 21, 2021
At Hearing, Chairwoman Maloney Vows to Advance Environmental Justice as Key Committee Priority
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
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
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
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 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
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 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 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
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