Senate EPW Democrats
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works | Ranking Member @whitehouse.senate.gov
The Trump EPA has fully abandoned its duty to protect the American people from greenhouse gas pollution and climate change.
The only winners today are Trump’s fossil fuel megadonors.
The only winners today are Trump’s fossil fuel megadonors.
Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The Trump EPA has fully abandoned its duty to protect the American people from greenhouse gas pollution and climate change.
The only winners today are Trump’s fossil fuel megadonors.
The only winners today are Trump’s fossil fuel megadonors.
Cutting methane is a no brainer. Trump’s bullying of the EU will hurt American companies, waste gas, and increase air pollution.
@whitehouse.senate.gov and @repscottpeters.bsky.social led 24 Members of Congress in urging the EU to resist Trump's attacks and uphold its methane standards.
@whitehouse.senate.gov and @repscottpeters.bsky.social led 24 Members of Congress in urging the EU to resist Trump's attacks and uphold its methane standards.
February 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Cutting methane is a no brainer. Trump’s bullying of the EU will hurt American companies, waste gas, and increase air pollution.
@whitehouse.senate.gov and @repscottpeters.bsky.social led 24 Members of Congress in urging the EU to resist Trump's attacks and uphold its methane standards.
@whitehouse.senate.gov and @repscottpeters.bsky.social led 24 Members of Congress in urging the EU to resist Trump's attacks and uphold its methane standards.
To meet the challenges of the 21st century, we must repair and replace outdated infrastructure while ALSO maintaining and updating our cybersecurity capabilities.
This is not an either or.
This is not an either or.
Addressing cybersecurity threats to our nation’s water systems
YouTube video by Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
To meet the challenges of the 21st century, we must repair and replace outdated infrastructure while ALSO maintaining and updating our cybersecurity capabilities.
This is not an either or.
This is not an either or.
Who caused the problem? 😒
February 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Who caused the problem? 😒
Trump did a hostile takeover of the Kennedy Center, installed loyalists to bless his power grab, and illegally named the building after himself.
Now, amid a wave of boycotts and declining sales, he is trying to shutter the Center.
Ranking Member @whitehouse.senate.gov's statement:
Now, amid a wave of boycotts and declining sales, he is trying to shutter the Center.
Ranking Member @whitehouse.senate.gov's statement:
February 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Trump did a hostile takeover of the Kennedy Center, installed loyalists to bless his power grab, and illegally named the building after himself.
Now, amid a wave of boycotts and declining sales, he is trying to shutter the Center.
Ranking Member @whitehouse.senate.gov's statement:
Now, amid a wave of boycotts and declining sales, he is trying to shutter the Center.
Ranking Member @whitehouse.senate.gov's statement:
Experts agree—there is no permitting reform without project certainty.
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Experts agree—there is no permitting reform without project certainty.
The Senate could be working on bipartisan legislation to bring more clean, affordable energy to the grid.
The Trump Administration doesn’t want it.
The Trump Administration doesn’t want it.
January 28, 2026 at 11:51 PM
The Senate could be working on bipartisan legislation to bring more clean, affordable energy to the grid.
The Trump Administration doesn’t want it.
The Trump Administration doesn’t want it.
Any deal to pass permitting reform needs certainty that laws will be faithfully executed.
What good is it if any project can be struck down by a lawless and vindictive executive branch?
What good is it if any project can be struck down by a lawless and vindictive executive branch?
Trump’s lawlessness halts permitting reform in the Senate. No certainty, no reform.
YouTube video by Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Any deal to pass permitting reform needs certainty that laws will be faithfully executed.
What good is it if any project can be struck down by a lawless and vindictive executive branch?
What good is it if any project can be struck down by a lawless and vindictive executive branch?
More Trump fossil fuel corruption is brewing.
January 19, 2026 at 10:49 PM
More Trump fossil fuel corruption is brewing.
Big Oil is fueling the climate crisis, and they’ve known for nearly 60 years.
They’ve been burying the truth and spreading disinformation to make a profit.
They’ve been burying the truth and spreading disinformation to make a profit.
January 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Big Oil is fueling the climate crisis, and they’ve known for nearly 60 years.
They’ve been burying the truth and spreading disinformation to make a profit.
They’ve been burying the truth and spreading disinformation to make a profit.
@whitehouse.senate.gov pushed the Senate to affirm that climate change is not a hoax.
Shocking no one, a Republican objected.
Shocking no one, a Republican objected.
January 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
@whitehouse.senate.gov pushed the Senate to affirm that climate change is not a hoax.
Shocking no one, a Republican objected.
Shocking no one, a Republican objected.
This is the same EPA that believes your life isn't as valuable as Big Oil's business.
January 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This is the same EPA that believes your life isn't as valuable as Big Oil's business.
The world is round. Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The climate is changing, and human-caused fossil fuel emissions are the primary cause.
These are facts, but Republicans still won’t say it—anything for Big Oil.
These are facts, but Republicans still won’t say it—anything for Big Oil.
Republicans still won’t say it: climate change is real
YouTube video by Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The world is round. Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The climate is changing, and human-caused fossil fuel emissions are the primary cause.
These are facts, but Republicans still won’t say it—anything for Big Oil.
These are facts, but Republicans still won’t say it—anything for Big Oil.
The Senate is ready to work on bipartisan permitting reform. Trump isn’t.
January 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
The Senate is ready to work on bipartisan permitting reform. Trump isn’t.
Remember when the EPA protected our health? Not anymore.
Zeldin’s legacy will be one of sickness, death, and more pollution.
Zeldin’s legacy will be one of sickness, death, and more pollution.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Remember when the EPA protected our health? Not anymore.
Zeldin’s legacy will be one of sickness, death, and more pollution.
Zeldin’s legacy will be one of sickness, death, and more pollution.
Reposted by Senate EPW Democrats
Oil companies shouldn't know more about Donald Trump's plans in Venezuela than the American people.
I launched an investigation with @whitehouse.senate.gov, because every single American deserves answers.
I launched an investigation with @whitehouse.senate.gov, because every single American deserves answers.
January 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Oil companies shouldn't know more about Donald Trump's plans in Venezuela than the American people.
I launched an investigation with @whitehouse.senate.gov, because every single American deserves answers.
I launched an investigation with @whitehouse.senate.gov, because every single American deserves answers.
This polluter-driven stoogery shows the full extent of creepy polluters’ control over the Trump Administration.
Outrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with dozens of international organisations
Experts decry move to leave UNFCCC as ‘embarrassing’ as president orders withdrawal from 66 international groups
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
This polluter-driven stoogery shows the full extent of creepy polluters’ control over the Trump Administration.
The Trump Administration will stop at nothing to help Big Oil.
There’s no point in passing a bipartisan permitting bill if this corrupt Administration won’t faithfully execute the laws.
There’s no point in passing a bipartisan permitting bill if this corrupt Administration won’t faithfully execute the laws.
January 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The Trump Administration will stop at nothing to help Big Oil.
There’s no point in passing a bipartisan permitting bill if this corrupt Administration won’t faithfully execute the laws.
There’s no point in passing a bipartisan permitting bill if this corrupt Administration won’t faithfully execute the laws.
Despite the Trump Administration’s lies, wind and solar are some of the cheapest energy sources.
January 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Despite the Trump Administration’s lies, wind and solar are some of the cheapest energy sources.
BREAKING: Senate Dems are investigating Trump’s dealings with US fossil fuel companies surrounding the Venezuelan military actions.
We want to know:
- When they knew
- Their communications with the Trump Admin
- What the Trump Admin has promised them
We want to know:
- When they knew
- Their communications with the Trump Admin
- What the Trump Admin has promised them
Democrats Seek Answers About Oil Industry’s Knowledge of Venezuela Operation
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:25 AM
BREAKING: Senate Dems are investigating Trump’s dealings with US fossil fuel companies surrounding the Venezuelan military actions.
We want to know:
- When they knew
- Their communications with the Trump Admin
- What the Trump Admin has promised them
We want to know:
- When they knew
- Their communications with the Trump Admin
- What the Trump Admin has promised them
NEW: @whitehouse.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social file an amicus brief to defend New York's right to hold polluters accountable.
While the Senators fight to protect families, big polluters and their enablers fight to protect profits.
While the Senators fight to protect families, big polluters and their enablers fight to protect profits.
Trump administration wants New York's Climate Change Superfund struck down
The law would create a fund to collect $75 billion from the biggest polluters over 25 years.
spectrumlocalnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
NEW: @whitehouse.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social file an amicus brief to defend New York's right to hold polluters accountable.
While the Senators fight to protect families, big polluters and their enablers fight to protect profits.
While the Senators fight to protect families, big polluters and their enablers fight to protect profits.
NEW: @whitehouse.senate.gov introduced 16 resolutions to formally acknowledge the harms of climate change and toxic air pollution.
An industry corruptly denying the dangers doesn’t change the science. It’s a choice between truth and falsehood, and we want to put the Senate on record.
An industry corruptly denying the dangers doesn’t change the science. It’s a choice between truth and falsehood, and we want to put the Senate on record.
December 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
NEW: @whitehouse.senate.gov introduced 16 resolutions to formally acknowledge the harms of climate change and toxic air pollution.
An industry corruptly denying the dangers doesn’t change the science. It’s a choice between truth and falsehood, and we want to put the Senate on record.
An industry corruptly denying the dangers doesn’t change the science. It’s a choice between truth and falsehood, and we want to put the Senate on record.
Trump admits “coal needs a little public relations help.” It’s that pesky black lung disease ruining coal's image!
It's polluting, toxic coal for Christmas—courtesy of Trump!
It's polluting, toxic coal for Christmas—courtesy of Trump!
Trump: "Coal needs a little help public relations wise, so we refer to it as 'clean beautiful coal'"
December 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Trump admits “coal needs a little public relations help.” It’s that pesky black lung disease ruining coal's image!
It's polluting, toxic coal for Christmas—courtesy of Trump!
It's polluting, toxic coal for Christmas—courtesy of Trump!
Trump’s assault on clean energy sinks permitting reform. There is no path to a bill if this administration refuses to follow the law.
Trump will own higher electricity prices, aging infrastructure, & loss of U.S. competitiveness.
@whitehouse.senate.gov & @heinrich.senate.gov's statement:
Trump will own higher electricity prices, aging infrastructure, & loss of U.S. competitiveness.
@whitehouse.senate.gov & @heinrich.senate.gov's statement:
December 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Trump’s assault on clean energy sinks permitting reform. There is no path to a bill if this administration refuses to follow the law.
Trump will own higher electricity prices, aging infrastructure, & loss of U.S. competitiveness.
@whitehouse.senate.gov & @heinrich.senate.gov's statement:
Trump will own higher electricity prices, aging infrastructure, & loss of U.S. competitiveness.
@whitehouse.senate.gov & @heinrich.senate.gov's statement:
Statement from Kennedy Center ex-officio board members on Trump’s illegal effort to rename arts institution:
December 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Statement from Kennedy Center ex-officio board members on Trump’s illegal effort to rename arts institution: