Senate Democrats Ask Whether PFAS Worsens Coronavirus Cases
Senate Democrats want to know whether being exposed to PFAS chemicals, which have become ubiquitous in the environment, worsens the effect of the coronavirus on the human body.
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Proposals to Watch in Democrats’ Infrastructure Behemoth
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /E&E Newsby Jeremy Dillon and Geof KossHouse Democrats yesterday unveiled the details of a massive $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that has several sections focused on energy and environmental priorities. H.R. 2 and its 2,309 pages of provisions may become the most significant action taken by the House to promote a clean energy and climate-focused economic transformation this Congress.
Democrats Detail Their $1.5T Green Infrastructure Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Hillby Rebecca BeitschHouse Democrats on Monday released new details about their $1.5 trillion green infrastructure plan slated to come to a vote as early as next week. The legislation, unveiled Thursday, would funnel hundreds of billions of dollars toward transportation and broadband, along with investments in schools and hospitals, with requirements to reduce emissions and clean up industry woven throughout the bill.
Democrats’ New Rescue Bill Seeks Water Assistance, Shutoff Moratorium
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Politicoby Annie Snider, Anthony Adragna, Eric WolffHouse Democrats’ new economic rescue plan includes $1.5 billion to help low-income households cover their water bills and a moratorium on utility service shutoffs for any entity receiving federal relief funds, but they omitted any measures to address climate change or boost clean energy that had been sought by green groups.
Democrats Decry ‘Pandemic of Pollution’ Under Trump’s EPA
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AP Newsby Matthew DalyDemocrats on Wednesday blasted the Trump administration’s moves to roll back environmental regulations during the coronavirus crisis, with one senator saying a “pandemic of pollution″ has been released.
Dems’ HEROES Act Includes Billions for Utility, Ratepayer Assistance
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Water Finance & ManagementDemocratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday released the HEROES Act, the latest proposed relief package to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic challenges resulting from it. The proposal includes $1.5 billion in funding for water ratepayer assistance to help struggling households pay their water and sewer service bills.
$1.5 Billion for Water-Bill Assistance Inserted in House Democrats’ Coronavirus Aid Package
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Circle of Blueby Brett WaltonThe latest version of the House Democrats’ coronavirus emergency aid package includes $1.5 billion to help Americans pay their water bills during the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.
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