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Nov. 14, 2023
Wyden, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Exports of Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Specialty Crops
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 14, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation to Improve Access to Public Waters, Support Long-Term Infrastructure
Rep. Cliff Bentz
Oct. 26, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation to Improve the ESA, Streamline Regulatory Hurdles
Rep. Cliff Bentz
Oct. 18, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation Advancing Local Conservation Efforts
Rep. Cliff Bentz
Sept. 28, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation Improving Water Infrastructure, Supporting Local Communities
Rep. Cliff Bentz
Sept. 27, 2023
Wyden Statement on Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program Applications
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 25, 2023
Warren, Senators Urge Treasury Department to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 21, 2023
Senate Democrats Back Biden Administration's Governmentwide Social Cost of Carbon Directive
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 23, 2023
Members Demand Clarity and Transparency from Commerce and NOAA on Lower Snake River Dams
Rep. Cliff Bentz
July 25, 2023
Wyden Requests Information from Lear Co. Regarding Reports of Amazon Deforestation and Potential Links to Forced Labor in Supply Chains
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 22, 2023
Wyden Hearing Statement on Cattle Supply Chains, Amazon Deforestation
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 14, 2023
Committee Examines Legislation Focused on Water Resources, Hydropower
Rep. Cliff Bentz
June 6, 2023
Committee Investigates Negative Impacts of Proposed Speed Reduction Rule
Rep. Cliff Bentz
May 25, 2023
ICYMI: Carper, Merkley, Whitehouse, Wyden Urge FTC to Embrace Clarity in "Green Guides" Review
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 25, 2023
ICYMI: Carper, Merkley, Whitehouse, Wyden Urge FTC to Embrace Clarity in "Green Guides" Review
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 23, 2023
Committee Republicans Conduct Oversight of Increased Budget Requests, Lack of Results
Rep. Cliff Bentz
May 16, 2023
Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Opening Statement at Wildfires Hearing
Rep. Andrea Salinas
May 12, 2023
Wyden Statement on New Solar Domestic Content Rules
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 12, 2023
Wyden Statement on New Solar Domestic Content Rules
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 10, 2023
Committee Republicans Work to Increase Access for Sportsmen, Responsibly Restore Beach Habitat
Rep. Cliff Bentz
May 1, 2023
Members Investigate NOAA's Sudden Policy Reversal Impacting Lower Snake River Dams
Rep. Cliff Bentz
March 6, 2023
Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Representatives Goldman, Raskin, and 47 Colleagues Urge SEC to Finalize Strong Climate Risk Disclosure Rule, Protect Investors
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Feb. 9, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker, Huffman, Merkley Call on EPA to Address Plastics Crisis
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 8, 2023
Letter to Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, Randy Moore, Chief of the Forest Service - Republicans Seek Immediate Action on Lingering Regulatory Delays
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
Feb. 6, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Warren, Lawmakers Urge Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy to Require Cryptominers Disclose Emissions and Energy Use
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 5, 2023
Letter to Michelle Korsmo, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association - Senators Warren, Sanders, Murray Push National Restaurant Association for Answers Following Bombshell Report of Misuse of Food Safety Training Funds
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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. Val Hoyle, ...
Dec. 14, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin and Senator Jeff Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Transition America to Zero-emission Vehicles
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 8, 2022
Merkley, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Monitor and Track Methane Emissions
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 7, 2022
Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Patrick Leahy, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Republican Members Push for Commonsense Northern Long-Eared Bat Regulations
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
Dec. 7, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Wyden, Merkley, Senators Emphasize Western Drought and Conservation in Bipartisan Letter
Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 6, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Markey Joins Senator Merkley, Colleagues in Pushing to Keep Fossil Fuel Permitting Changes Off of Key End-of-year Legislation
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 1, 2022
Booker, Huffman, Merkley, Lowenthal Introduce Legislation to Address Plastic Production Crisis
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 29, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Risch, Simpson Lead Effort to Prohibit ESA Sage-Grouse Listing
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
Nov. 29, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Durbin Urges USDA To Update Standards For Commercial Dog Breeding Facilities
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 4, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Markey, Colleagues Urge Biden to Bolster Climate, Finance Commitments at Cop27
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 17, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Scalise, House Republicans: 'Biden Must Unleash American Energy Now'
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
Oct. 14, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Release of LIHEAP Home Heating Aid
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 13, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin Joins Gillibrand In Calling For EPA To Further Address Toxic Peas Pollution In Upcoming Guidance
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 4, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senators Push Biden to Build on Inflation Reduction Act, Declare Climate Emergency
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 23, 2022
Bonamici, Larson Praise Senate Passage of Pro-Climate Kigali Treaty Amendment
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 21, 2022
Wyden Praises Passage of Pro-Climate Kigali Treaty Amendment
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 16, 2022
Merkley, Daines Introduce Legislation Providing Specialized Wildland Firefighting Training to Civilian Conservation Center Students
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 7, 2022
Merkley-Led Legislation to Help Communities Harmed by Wildfire Smoke Receives Hearing in Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 6, 2022
Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management, Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Senator Markey, Chair Maloney, and Reps. Khanna, Bush, Tlaib Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin. To Strengthen Commitment to Environmental Justice
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 4, 2022
Letter to Patrick Leahy, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice-Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - With Home Heating Bills Forecasted to Surge This Winter, Reed, Collins & 56 Colleagues Urge Emergency Supplemental Funding for LIHEAP
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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Nov. 14, 2023
Wyden, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Exports of Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Specialty Crops
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 14, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation to Improve Access to Public Waters, Support Long-Term Infrastructure
Rep.Cliff Bentz
Oct. 26, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation to Improve the ESA, Streamline Regulatory Hurdles
Rep.Cliff Bentz
Oct. 18, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation Advancing Local Conservation Efforts
Rep.Cliff Bentz
Sept. 28, 2023
Committee Considers Legislation Improving Water Infrastructure, Supporting Local Communities
Rep.Cliff Bentz
Sept. 27, 2023
Wyden Statement on Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program Applications
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 25, 2023
Warren, Senators Urge Treasury Department to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 21, 2023
Senate Democrats Back Biden Administration's Governmentwide Social Cost of Carbon Directive
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 23, 2023
Members Demand Clarity and Transparency from Commerce and NOAA on Lower Snake River Dams
Rep.Cliff Bentz
July 25, 2023
Wyden Requests Information from Lear Co. Regarding Reports of Amazon Deforestation and Potential Links to Forced Labor in Supply Chains
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 22, 2023
Wyden Hearing Statement on Cattle Supply Chains, Amazon Deforestation
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 14, 2023
Committee Examines Legislation Focused on Water Resources, Hydropower
Rep.Cliff Bentz
June 6, 2023
Committee Investigates Negative Impacts of Proposed Speed Reduction Rule
Rep.Cliff Bentz
May 25, 2023
ICYMI: Carper, Merkley, Whitehouse, Wyden Urge FTC to Embrace Clarity in "Green Guides" Review
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 25, 2023
ICYMI: Carper, Merkley, Whitehouse, Wyden Urge FTC to Embrace Clarity in "Green Guides" Review
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 23, 2023
Committee Republicans Conduct Oversight of Increased Budget Requests, Lack of Results
Rep.Cliff Bentz
May 16, 2023
Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Opening Statement at Wildfires Hearing
Rep.Andrea Salinas
May 12, 2023
Wyden Statement on New Solar Domestic Content Rules
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 12, 2023
Wyden Statement on New Solar Domestic Content Rules
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 10, 2023
Committee Republicans Work to Increase Access for Sportsmen, Responsibly Restore Beach Habitat
Rep.Cliff Bentz
May 1, 2023
Members Investigate NOAA's Sudden Policy Reversal Impacting Lower Snake River Dams
Rep.Cliff Bentz
March 6, 2023
Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Representatives Goldman, Raskin, and 47 Colleagues Urge SEC to Finalize Strong Climate Risk Disclosure Rule, Protect Investors
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Feb. 9, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker, Huffman, Merkley Call on EPA to Address Plastics Crisis
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 8, 2023
Letter to Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, Randy Moore, Chief of the Forest Service - Republicans Seek Immediate Action on Lingering Regulatory Delays
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
Feb. 6, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Warren, Lawmakers Urge Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy to Require Cryptominers Disclose Emissions and Energy Use
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 5, 2023
Letter to Michelle Korsmo, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association - Senators Warren, Sanders, Murray Push National Restaurant Association for Answers Following Bombshell Report of Misuse of Food Safety Training Funds
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
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.Val Hoyle, ...
Dec. 14, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin and Senator Jeff Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Transition America to Zero-emission Vehicles
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 8, 2022
Merkley, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Monitor and Track Methane Emissions
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 7, 2022
Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Patrick Leahy, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Republican Members Push for Commonsense Northern Long-Eared Bat Regulations
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
Dec. 7, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Wyden, Merkley, Senators Emphasize Western Drought and Conservation in Bipartisan Letter
Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 6, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Markey Joins Senator Merkley, Colleagues in Pushing to Keep Fossil Fuel Permitting Changes Off of Key End-of-year Legislation
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 1, 2022
Booker, Huffman, Merkley, Lowenthal Introduce Legislation to Address Plastic Production Crisis
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 29, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Risch, Simpson Lead Effort to Prohibit ESA Sage-Grouse Listing
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
Nov. 29, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Durbin Urges USDA To Update Standards For Commercial Dog Breeding Facilities
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 4, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Markey, Colleagues Urge Biden to Bolster Climate, Finance Commitments at Cop27
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 17, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Scalise, House Republicans: 'Biden Must Unleash American Energy Now'
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
Oct. 14, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Release of LIHEAP Home Heating Aid
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 13, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin Joins Gillibrand In Calling For EPA To Further Address Toxic Peas Pollution In Upcoming Guidance
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 4, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senators Push Biden to Build on Inflation Reduction Act, Declare Climate Emergency
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 23, 2022
Bonamici, Larson Praise Senate Passage of Pro-Climate Kigali Treaty Amendment
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 21, 2022
Wyden Praises Passage of Pro-Climate Kigali Treaty Amendment
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 16, 2022
Merkley, Daines Introduce Legislation Providing Specialized Wildland Firefighting Training to Civilian Conservation Center Students
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 7, 2022
Merkley-Led Legislation to Help Communities Harmed by Wildfire Smoke Receives Hearing in Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 6, 2022
Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management, Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Senator Markey, Chair Maloney, and Reps. Khanna, Bush, Tlaib Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin. To Strengthen Commitment to Environmental Justice
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 4, 2022
Letter to Patrick Leahy, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Vice-Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - With Home Heating Bills Forecasted to Surge This Winter, Reed, Collins & 56 Colleagues Urge Emergency Supplemental Funding for LIHEAP
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
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