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Nov. 20, 2023
In Aftermath of Disastrous Mineral Withdrawal, Committee Demands Answers from DOI
Rep. Pete Stauber
Nov. 14, 2023
Biden's Regulatory Overreach Stifles Coal Communities and Tribal Development
Rep. Pete Stauber
Nov. 1, 2023
Klobuchar, Colleagues Call on FTC to Investigate Exxon-Pioneer & Chevron-Hess Proposed Mergers For Anticompetitive Harms
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Oct. 13, 2023
Klobuchar, Smith Secure Significant Federal Funding for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production
Sen. Tina Smith
Oct. 13, 2023
Klobuchar, Smith Secure Significant Federal Funding for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Oct. 13, 2023
Klobuchar, Smith Secure Significant Federal Funding for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
May 18, 2023
Carper, Schatz Unveil Environmental Review and Permitting Reform Proposal
Sen. Tina Smith
May 11, 2023
Committee Republicans Consider Bills Expanding Mineral Production and Access
Rep. Pete Stauber
March 6, 2023
Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Representatives Goldman, Raskin, and 47 Colleagues Urge SEC to Finalize Strong Climate Risk Disclosure Rule, Protect Investors
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
March 2, 2023
Klobuchar Statement on EPA E15 Proposal
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Feb. 9, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Ernst Demands Biden EPA Remove Regulatory Barriers on Ethanol, Provide Certainty for Farmers and Consumers
Rep. Tom Emmer, ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker, Barragán Lead 47 Congressional Colleagues in Urging EPA to Further Strengthen Prevention and Safety Standards to Prevent Chemical Disasters
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Blunt Rochester, Colleagues Call for Stronger Safeguards to Protect Americans from Chemical Accidents
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
Nov. 14, 2022
Letter to John Kerry, Special Envoy for the Climate - Reps. Omar and Bowman Lead Letter Calling on Biden Administration to Support Loss & Damage Funding for Developing Countries at COP27
Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
Nov. 10, 2022
Tweet - "The climate crisis isn't happening some time in the future, it's happening right now. Thanks to recently passed legislation, we're tackling this problem head on by investing in clean energy and paving the way to a carbon neutral economy."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 5, 2022
Tweet - "Amazing! Congratulations, Diane and David!"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 2, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Murphy, Merkley, Cicilline, Keating, Colleagues Call on Administration to Center Human Rights Ahead of Cop27 in Egypt
Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
Oct. 26, 2022
Tweet - "I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy the fall colors while they're still here!"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Oct. 3, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Bennet, Neguse, Colleagues Urge Administration to Increase Investments in the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Sept. 7, 2022
Tweet - "The climate crisis is happening right now, and we need to meet the moment. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, we're taking historic steps to tackle this problem head on by investing in clean energy and paving the way to a carbon neutral economy."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 17, 2022
Letter to Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Push for Long-Term Solutions Regarding Wildfire Response Challenges, Worker Shortage
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Aug. 16, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements
Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
Aug. 9, 2022
At Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Area Groundbreaking Ceremony, Klobuchar Highlights Her Work to Strengthen Flood Protection
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 28, 2022
Stauber Introduces Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act
Rep. Pete Stauber
July 27, 2022
Heinrich, Smith Introduce Clean Energy Jobs Act To Boost Energy Savings, Jobs
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 27, 2022
Wyden Introduces Legislation to Restore America's Grasslands
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 19, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Collins, King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration Help Lower Energy Costs by Increasing Biodiesel Volumes
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 18, 2022
Following Klobuchar and Smith Call, Biden Administration Approves Minnesota Request for Disaster Declaration
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 13, 2022
McCollum Bill to Permanently Protect Boundary Waters Passes Committee
Rep. Betty McCollum
July 11, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Pushing the Department of Justice to Strengthen Environmental Justice Program
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 30, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar Statement on Supreme Court EPA Ruling
Rep. Ilhan Omar
June 30, 2022
U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement On West Virginia V. EPA Supreme Court Decision
Sen. Tina Smith
June 23, 2022
Draft Environmental Assessment Finds Major Risk To Boundary Waters From Sulfide-ore Copper Mining
Rep. Betty McCollum
June 17, 2022
Tweet - "After introducing a bill to support the production of heat pumps, I spoke with "Mr. Heat Pump" himself about how the legislation will help families lower costs and reduce greenhouse gases. It was my first time talking with a heat pump, but there's a first time for everything!"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 17, 2022
Letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Leading U.S. Senators Urge SEC to Move Forward with Strong Climate Disclosure Rules
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Urging Climate Investments in Reconciliation Package
Rep. Angie Craig, ...
June 14, 2022
Letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy - Whitehouse & Colleagues Raise Concerns About Cryptomining's Heavy Toll on Environment
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 9, 2022
House Passes Water Resources Development Act, Includes Language from Rep. Omar, Sen. Klobuchar to Protect the Future of the Upper Lock
Rep. Ilhan Omar
June 4, 2022
Klobuchar, Smith, Walz Survey Storm and Flooding Damage in International Falls
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 3, 2022
Klobuchar Statement on Final Biofuels Rulemaking
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 1, 2022
Tweet - "My heart is with all Minnesotans impacted by the severe storms on Monday. My team and I are in touch with community leaders and here to support recovery efforts."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
May 24, 2022
Hearing On Boundary Waters Bill Showcases Wide Support For Permanent Protection
Rep. Betty McCollum
May 22, 2022
Tweet - "Grateful to local officials from Swift, Stevens, Todd, Polk & Koochiching Counties who joined me to share how storms & the cold, wet spring weather have impacted their communities. As we work to rebuild and recover, I'll be with you every step of the way."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
May 20, 2022
Klobuchar, Smith Announce USDA Disaster Assistance for Impacted Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers
Sen. Tina Smith
May 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Huffman, Merkley Team Up With European Parliament to Urge Global Clean Energy Transition
Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
May 12, 2022
Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality - Committee Republicans Seek Answers on 30x30 Slush Fund
Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
May 10, 2022
Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Padilla, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Advocating for Funding for DOJ's Newly Established Office of Environmental Justice
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 6, 2022
Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies; and John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies -
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
May 4, 2022
Mccollum, Daines, And Speciale To Receive Trcp's Conservation Awards
Rep. Betty McCollum
May 3, 2022
Stauber Statement on the Biden Administration's Recommendation to Cancel PolyMet's 404 Permit
Rep. Pete Stauber
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Politician
Nov. 20, 2023
In Aftermath of Disastrous Mineral Withdrawal, Committee Demands Answers from DOI
Rep.Pete Stauber
Nov. 14, 2023
Biden's Regulatory Overreach Stifles Coal Communities and Tribal Development
Rep.Pete Stauber
Nov. 1, 2023
Klobuchar, Colleagues Call on FTC to Investigate Exxon-Pioneer & Chevron-Hess Proposed Mergers For Anticompetitive Harms
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Oct. 13, 2023
Klobuchar, Smith Secure Significant Federal Funding for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production
Sen.Tina Smith
Oct. 13, 2023
Klobuchar, Smith Secure Significant Federal Funding for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Oct. 13, 2023
Klobuchar, Smith Secure Significant Federal Funding for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
May 18, 2023
Carper, Schatz Unveil Environmental Review and Permitting Reform Proposal
Sen.Tina Smith
May 11, 2023
Committee Republicans Consider Bills Expanding Mineral Production and Access
Rep.Pete Stauber
March 6, 2023
Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Representatives Goldman, Raskin, and 47 Colleagues Urge SEC to Finalize Strong Climate Risk Disclosure Rule, Protect Investors
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
March 2, 2023
Klobuchar Statement on EPA E15 Proposal
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Feb. 9, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Ernst Demands Biden EPA Remove Regulatory Barriers on Ethanol, Provide Certainty for Farmers and Consumers
Rep.Tom Emmer, ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker, Barragán Lead 47 Congressional Colleagues in Urging EPA to Further Strengthen Prevention and Safety Standards to Prevent Chemical Disasters
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Blunt Rochester, Colleagues Call for Stronger Safeguards to Protect Americans from Chemical Accidents
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
Nov. 14, 2022
Letter to John Kerry, Special Envoy for the Climate - Reps. Omar and Bowman Lead Letter Calling on Biden Administration to Support Loss & Damage Funding for Developing Countries at COP27
Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
Nov. 10, 2022
Tweet - "The climate crisis isn't happening some time in the future, it's happening right now. Thanks to recently passed legislation, we're tackling this problem head on by investing in clean energy and paving the way to a carbon neutral economy."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 5, 2022
Tweet - "Amazing! Congratulations, Diane and David!"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 2, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Murphy, Merkley, Cicilline, Keating, Colleagues Call on Administration to Center Human Rights Ahead of Cop27 in Egypt
Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
Oct. 26, 2022
Tweet - "I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy the fall colors while they're still here!"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Oct. 3, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Bennet, Neguse, Colleagues Urge Administration to Increase Investments in the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Sept. 7, 2022
Tweet - "The climate crisis is happening right now, and we need to meet the moment. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, we're taking historic steps to tackle this problem head on by investing in clean energy and paving the way to a carbon neutral economy."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 17, 2022
Letter to Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Push for Long-Term Solutions Regarding Wildfire Response Challenges, Worker Shortage
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Aug. 16, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements
Rep.Pete Stauber, ...
Aug. 9, 2022
At Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Area Groundbreaking Ceremony, Klobuchar Highlights Her Work to Strengthen Flood Protection
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 28, 2022
Stauber Introduces Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act
Rep.Pete Stauber
July 27, 2022
Heinrich, Smith Introduce Clean Energy Jobs Act To Boost Energy Savings, Jobs
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 27, 2022
Wyden Introduces Legislation to Restore America's Grasslands
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 19, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Collins, King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration Help Lower Energy Costs by Increasing Biodiesel Volumes
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 18, 2022
Following Klobuchar and Smith Call, Biden Administration Approves Minnesota Request for Disaster Declaration
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 13, 2022
McCollum Bill to Permanently Protect Boundary Waters Passes Committee
Rep.Betty McCollum
July 11, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Pushing the Department of Justice to Strengthen Environmental Justice Program
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 30, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar Statement on Supreme Court EPA Ruling
Rep.Ilhan Omar
June 30, 2022
U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement On West Virginia V. EPA Supreme Court Decision
Sen.Tina Smith
June 23, 2022
Draft Environmental Assessment Finds Major Risk To Boundary Waters From Sulfide-ore Copper Mining
Rep.Betty McCollum
June 17, 2022
Tweet - "After introducing a bill to support the production of heat pumps, I spoke with "Mr. Heat Pump" himself about how the legislation will help families lower costs and reduce greenhouse gases. It was my first time talking with a heat pump, but there's a first time for everything!"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 17, 2022
Letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Leading U.S. Senators Urge SEC to Move Forward with Strong Climate Disclosure Rules
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Urging Climate Investments in Reconciliation Package
Rep.Angie Craig, ...
June 14, 2022
Letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy - Whitehouse & Colleagues Raise Concerns About Cryptomining's Heavy Toll on Environment
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 9, 2022
House Passes Water Resources Development Act, Includes Language from Rep. Omar, Sen. Klobuchar to Protect the Future of the Upper Lock
Rep.Ilhan Omar
June 4, 2022
Klobuchar, Smith, Walz Survey Storm and Flooding Damage in International Falls
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 3, 2022
Klobuchar Statement on Final Biofuels Rulemaking
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 1, 2022
Tweet - "My heart is with all Minnesotans impacted by the severe storms on Monday. My team and I are in touch with community leaders and here to support recovery efforts."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
May 24, 2022
Hearing On Boundary Waters Bill Showcases Wide Support For Permanent Protection
Rep.Betty McCollum
May 22, 2022
Tweet - "Grateful to local officials from Swift, Stevens, Todd, Polk & Koochiching Counties who joined me to share how storms & the cold, wet spring weather have impacted their communities. As we work to rebuild and recover, I'll be with you every step of the way."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
May 20, 2022
Klobuchar, Smith Announce USDA Disaster Assistance for Impacted Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers
Sen.Tina Smith
May 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Huffman, Merkley Team Up With European Parliament to Urge Global Clean Energy Transition
Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
May 12, 2022
Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality - Committee Republicans Seek Answers on 30x30 Slush Fund
Rep.Pete Stauber, ...
May 10, 2022
Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Padilla, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Advocating for Funding for DOJ's Newly Established Office of Environmental Justice
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 6, 2022
Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies; and John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies -
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
May 4, 2022
Mccollum, Daines, And Speciale To Receive Trcp's Conservation Awards
Rep.Betty McCollum
May 3, 2022
Stauber Statement on the Biden Administration's Recommendation to Cancel PolyMet's 404 Permit
Rep.Pete Stauber
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