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Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Legislation To Protect Millions Of Migratory Birds Threatened By Trump Administration Actions Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Still on the front lines of combating Lyme disease, Schumer, Gillibrand announce $2 million increase in CDC Lyme disease funding & inclusion of Kay Hagan TICK Act in final, bipartisan budget deal; senators say funding boost & bill are vital to support all-out war against tick-borne diseases across Upstate NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 30, 2019 Tweet - "This can't continue. There must be international standards to protect animals from this type of cruelty." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "For too long, animal abusers were not held to the highest standard of the law The maiming & torturing of innocent animals is now finally a federal felony After years of supporting the PACT Act, I'm proud it passed the Senate unanimously and became law" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 House Delegation Introduces Humane Cosmetics Act Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 After years of Schumer support & advocacy, anti-animal cruelty legislation unanimously passes in senate and awaits president's signature; Schumer says bipartisan Pact Act will close existing loophole and finally make animal cruelty a federal felony once and for all Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. Nadler Applauds Passage of Legislative Package to Protect Our National Parks and Public Lands Rep. Jerry Nadler
Oct. 30, 2019 Stefanik Sends TICK Act Letter to Energy and Commerce Committee Chairs Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 22, 2019 Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 27, 2019 Warner & Kaine join Van Hollen & Capito to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Resources for Chesapeake Bay Conservation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 27, 2019 Wittman, Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Celebrate Urban Wildlife Refuges Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Proud of the over 670 @DiscoveryIncTV volunteers participating in community service for Impact Day across New York City, from conducting environmental stewardship at Riverside Park, to exploring the Bronx Zoo with public schools, to creating baby box kits for new parents." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you so much for working together on this, @PETA. Dangerous doors-off flights are not meant for social media enthusiasts & their innocent dogs. And now, FlyNYON should consider axing these dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Dangerous doors-off flights are meant for professional photographers--not social media enthusiasts & innocent dogs Now that FlyNYON says they'll do right by animals--they should consider the same for people and axe dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This is a promotional video from the reckless FlyNYON to the tune of You Make My Dreams Come True. No dog's dream is to fly 1000 feet above the ground, doors dangerously off their helicopter, strapped into an uncomfortable harness, helicopter blades whirling loudly just above." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Schumer reveals: Dangerous chopper company--FlyNYON--Persists with brazen marketing campaign to bait more customers aboard by including new incentive to strap in your dog; despite death of five in similar flight, FlyNYON continues dangerous behavior; Schumer & Menendez demand Fed action Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Schumer reveals: under-the-radar Fed decision against bees could sting north country, local Ag, food supply & local economy if not reversed; as honey bee population spirals, Schumer pushes Feds to step-up data collection of insect to help combat trend & keep local populations, biz & jobs buzzing Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Meng Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Prioritize Amazon Fires at Upcoming G7 Summit Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's shortsighted decision to significantly weaken the Endangered Species Act is a slap in the face to those fighting to address the climate crisis & undermines four decades of wildlife conservation efforts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Decision Against Bees Could Sting Mohawk Valley, Local Ag, Food Supply & Local Economy if Not Reversed; as Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds to Step-Up Data Collection of Insect to Help Combat Trend & Keep Local Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Decision Against Bees Could Sting Nyc & Long Island, Local Food Supply & Economy if Not Reversed; as Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds to Step-Up Data Collection of Insect to Help Combat Trend & Keep Local Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Decision Hits Bees but Could Also Sting Capital Region, Local Ag, Food Supply & Economy if Not Reversed; as Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds to Step-Up Data Collection of Insect to Help Combat Trend & Keep Upstate Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2019 Velázquez Seeks to Remove Dangerous Pesticide from Wildlife Refuges Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 25, 2019 Tweet - "Will we just let baseball suffer because Emerald Ash Borer is threatening ash trees? Those are the trees vital, upstate NY companies like @CooperstownBat use to make @MLB bats We need federal funding to strike out the invasive Emerald Ash Borer" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2019 Schumer: With Baseball Season in Full Swing, Emerald Ash Borer Is Creeping Into Otsego County and Threatening Local Ash Trees Used to Make World Famous Baseball Bats; Senator Launches Major Push to Secure Federal Funding to Help Strike out Destructive Invasives Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019 Letter to Chairman McCollum, Chairman Serrano, Ranking Member Joyce, and Ranking Member Aderholt - Dingell, Beyer, Nearly 100 Members Call for Enhanced Funding for Endangered Species Protections Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Acting Secretary of the Interior - In Wake of New York Times David Bernhardt Revelations, Leading House Democrats Push For "Immediate" Release of Suppressed Pesticide Impact Reports Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 14, 2019 Tonko, Barr Off to the Races with Horseracing Integrity Bill Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 28, 2018 National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, the Hon. Nita Lowey, the Hon. James Lankford, the Hon. Tom Graves, the Hon. Christopher Coons, and the Hon. Mike Quigley - Murphy, Connecticut and New York Lawmakers Urge Appropriators to Protect Plum Island Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 House Passes Tenney Cosponsored Bipartisan Bill Urging Nations to Outlaw Dog and Cat Meat Trade Rep. Claudia Tenney
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senators Carper and Udall Lead Democratic Senators in Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Attacks on Landmark Endangered Species Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Explain Restricted Public Access to Plum Island Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Reject Attempt to Undermine Science-Based Decision-Making in Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 13, 2018 Gillibrand, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Protect New York's Natural Resources and Prevent Invasive Species From Entering the United States Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 22, 2018 Tonko Opening Statement on H.R. 2651: Horseracing Integrity Act Rep. Paul Tonko
June 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Advocates For Connecticut Shellfish Farmers In Farm Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 8, 2018 Booker, Carper, Nelson Introduce Bicameral Bill to Establish Grant Program for Right Whale Conservation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 16, 2018 Russian Investigation Rep. Paul Tonko
April 26, 2018 Letter to Chairman John Hoeven, and Ranking Member Jeff Merkley - Ensure Horse Slaughter Remains Illegal Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, US Sen. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Urge a Farm Bill Free of Environmental Poison Pill Riders Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 25, 2018 Trump Signs Jeffries Bill That Protects American Wildlife Refuges Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 25, 2018 Letter to Timothy Gallaudet, Acting Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association - Senators Call for Study on the Critically Endangered Right Whale Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 24, 2018 Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Enhance National Wildlife Refuges Becomes Law Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
April 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Withdraw Swine Slaughter Rule Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
April 19, 2018 Letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke, DOI - Call For Reversal Of Interior Dept. Ruling Threatening Millions Of Migratory Birds Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
April 17, 2018 Velázquez Joins House Natural Resources Committee Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 10, 2018 Wittman's Bipartisan Effort to Protect American Wildlife Refuges Passes the Senate Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Boyle and Smith Lead Bipartisan Letter to USDA Opposing Plan to Outsource Oversight of Bedrock Animal Welfare Law Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Legislation To Protect Millions Of Migratory Birds Threatened By Trump Administration Actions Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Still on the front lines of combating Lyme disease, Schumer, Gillibrand announce $2 million increase in CDC Lyme disease funding & inclusion of Kay Hagan TICK Act in final, bipartisan budget deal; senators say funding boost & bill are vital to support all-out war against tick-borne diseases across Upstate NY Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 30, 2019 Tweet - "This can't continue. There must be international standards to protect animals from this type of cruelty." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "For too long, animal abusers were not held to the highest standard of the law The maiming & torturing of innocent animals is now finally a federal felony After years of supporting the PACT Act, I'm proud it passed the Senate unanimously and became law" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 House Delegation Introduces Humane Cosmetics Act Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 After years of Schumer support & advocacy, anti-animal cruelty legislation unanimously passes in senate and awaits president's signature; Schumer says bipartisan Pact Act will close existing loophole and finally make animal cruelty a federal felony once and for all Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Rep. Nadler Applauds Passage of Legislative Package to Protect Our National Parks and Public Lands Rep.Jerry Nadler
Oct. 30, 2019 Stefanik Sends TICK Act Letter to Energy and Commerce Committee Chairs Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 22, 2019 Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 27, 2019 Warner & Kaine join Van Hollen & Capito to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Resources for Chesapeake Bay Conservation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 27, 2019 Wittman, Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Celebrate Urban Wildlife Refuges Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Proud of the over 670 @DiscoveryIncTV volunteers participating in community service for Impact Day across New York City, from conducting environmental stewardship at Riverside Park, to exploring the Bronx Zoo with public schools, to creating baby box kits for new parents." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you so much for working together on this, @PETA. Dangerous doors-off flights are not meant for social media enthusiasts & their innocent dogs. And now, FlyNYON should consider axing these dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Dangerous doors-off flights are meant for professional photographers--not social media enthusiasts & innocent dogs Now that FlyNYON says they'll do right by animals--they should consider the same for people and axe dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This is a promotional video from the reckless FlyNYON to the tune of You Make My Dreams Come True. No dog's dream is to fly 1000 feet above the ground, doors dangerously off their helicopter, strapped into an uncomfortable harness, helicopter blades whirling loudly just above." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Schumer reveals: Dangerous chopper company--FlyNYON--Persists with brazen marketing campaign to bait more customers aboard by including new incentive to strap in your dog; despite death of five in similar flight, FlyNYON continues dangerous behavior; Schumer & Menendez demand Fed action Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 29, 2019 Schumer reveals: under-the-radar Fed decision against bees could sting north country, local Ag, food supply & local economy if not reversed; as honey bee population spirals, Schumer pushes Feds to step-up data collection of insect to help combat trend & keep local populations, biz & jobs buzzing Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Meng Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Prioritize Amazon Fires at Upcoming G7 Summit Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's shortsighted decision to significantly weaken the Endangered Species Act is a slap in the face to those fighting to address the climate crisis & undermines four decades of wildlife conservation efforts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Decision Against Bees Could Sting Mohawk Valley, Local Ag, Food Supply & Local Economy if Not Reversed; as Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds to Step-Up Data Collection of Insect to Help Combat Trend & Keep Local Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Decision Against Bees Could Sting Nyc & Long Island, Local Food Supply & Economy if Not Reversed; as Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds to Step-Up Data Collection of Insect to Help Combat Trend & Keep Local Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Decision Hits Bees but Could Also Sting Capital Region, Local Ag, Food Supply & Economy if Not Reversed; as Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds to Step-Up Data Collection of Insect to Help Combat Trend & Keep Upstate Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2019 Velázquez Seeks to Remove Dangerous Pesticide from Wildlife Refuges Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 25, 2019 Tweet - "Will we just let baseball suffer because Emerald Ash Borer is threatening ash trees? Those are the trees vital, upstate NY companies like @CooperstownBat use to make @MLB bats We need federal funding to strike out the invasive Emerald Ash Borer" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2019 Schumer: With Baseball Season in Full Swing, Emerald Ash Borer Is Creeping Into Otsego County and Threatening Local Ash Trees Used to Make World Famous Baseball Bats; Senator Launches Major Push to Secure Federal Funding to Help Strike out Destructive Invasives Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019 Letter to Chairman McCollum, Chairman Serrano, Ranking Member Joyce, and Ranking Member Aderholt - Dingell, Beyer, Nearly 100 Members Call for Enhanced Funding for Endangered Species Protections Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Acting Secretary of the Interior - In Wake of New York Times David Bernhardt Revelations, Leading House Democrats Push For "Immediate" Release of Suppressed Pesticide Impact Reports Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 14, 2019 Tonko, Barr Off to the Races with Horseracing Integrity Bill Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 28, 2018 National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, the Hon. Nita Lowey, the Hon. James Lankford, the Hon. Tom Graves, the Hon. Christopher Coons, and the Hon. Mike Quigley - Murphy, Connecticut and New York Lawmakers Urge Appropriators to Protect Plum Island Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 House Passes Tenney Cosponsored Bipartisan Bill Urging Nations to Outlaw Dog and Cat Meat Trade Rep.Claudia Tenney
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senators Carper and Udall Lead Democratic Senators in Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Attacks on Landmark Endangered Species Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Explain Restricted Public Access to Plum Island Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Reject Attempt to Undermine Science-Based Decision-Making in Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 13, 2018 Gillibrand, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Protect New York's Natural Resources and Prevent Invasive Species From Entering the United States Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 22, 2018 Tonko Opening Statement on H.R. 2651: Horseracing Integrity Act Rep.Paul Tonko
June 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Advocates For Connecticut Shellfish Farmers In Farm Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 8, 2018 Booker, Carper, Nelson Introduce Bicameral Bill to Establish Grant Program for Right Whale Conservation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 16, 2018 Russian Investigation Rep.Paul Tonko
April 26, 2018 Letter to Chairman John Hoeven, and Ranking Member Jeff Merkley - Ensure Horse Slaughter Remains Illegal Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, US Sen. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Urge a Farm Bill Free of Environmental Poison Pill Riders Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 25, 2018 Trump Signs Jeffries Bill That Protects American Wildlife Refuges Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 25, 2018 Letter to Timothy Gallaudet, Acting Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association - Senators Call for Study on the Critically Endangered Right Whale Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 24, 2018 Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Enhance National Wildlife Refuges Becomes Law Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
April 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Withdraw Swine Slaughter Rule Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
April 19, 2018 Letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke, DOI - Call For Reversal Of Interior Dept. Ruling Threatening Millions Of Migratory Birds Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
April 17, 2018 Velázquez Joins House Natural Resources Committee Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 10, 2018 Wittman's Bipartisan Effort to Protect American Wildlife Refuges Passes the Senate Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Boyle and Smith Lead Bipartisan Letter to USDA Opposing Plan to Outsource Oversight of Bedrock Animal Welfare Law Rep.Grace Meng, ...
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