A series of bipartisan bills aimed at environmental protection and support for military families have been introduced by various lawmakers. Senator Tester is sponsoring a bill to provide relief for Montanans affected by wildfires. A group of Great Lakes lawmakers, including Senators Durbin, Stabenow, and others, have introduced a bill to extend and increase funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Representative McCollum and Senator Baldwin are behind legislation to establish the Mississippi River Restoration & Resilience Initiative. Senator Hassan, along with others, is working on a bill to expand career services for surviving spouses of service members. Representatives Neguse and Bennet, with support from lawmakers in Colorado and Utah, are urging Congress to expedite the cleanup of contamination from wildfires. Senator Romney's legislation aims to streamline the funding process for restoring water resources after fires. Representative Crane's bill, which passed out of committee, would transfer land in Arizona for a veterans center.
Lake Superior provides Minnesota with drinking water, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation opportunities. I’m working with @SenStabenow to continue the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative so we can address environmental concerns like pollution and invasive species. https://t.co/BMZ1UkQWdy
Over the last several years in Utah, we have seen the need to streamline the funding process to restore water resources on @forestservice land after a devastating fire. Our legislation will better help communities more efficiently recover from wildfires. https://t.co/nRnCaw3z8n
This week, the @NatResources Committee advanced my bill, which would transfer land in AZ for a veterans center. This transfer would protect the rich history of the property while providing housing, activity spaces, resources & more for AZ veterans. 👊🏻🇺🇸 https://t.co/kFRvPBVnSP
🚨NEW BILL I’m proud to introduce the Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act, which would ensure that essential federal resources are available to help communities manage watershed risks following devastating wildfires. https://t.co/xP8upipWx7
Lake Ontario plays a vital role in #NY24, supporting our local economy & enriching our region. I co-sponsored the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act to ensure Lake Ontario can continue to be an invaluable resource for our lakefront communities for future generations! https://t.co/oV5Iz8UKtw
Across the West, wildfires devastate our communities and threaten our watersheds. My bill with @SenatorRomney will cut red tape & ensure communities and landscapes recovering from wildfires don’t face unnecessary hurdles to protect their drinking water. https://t.co/LxY0Mxeaxp
A bipartisan team of lawmakers from Colorado and Utah are urging Congress to help safeguard the nation’s watersheds by considering a new bill aimed at expediting the cleanup of contamination caused by wildfires https://t.co/xBbc35yHtd https://t.co/MNOcoSfI9w
I just introduced the bipartisan Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act — thank you @SenatorCollins and @SenJohnThune for co-leading this bill. https://t.co/FSCk2Z87cA
The Mississippi River is a water highway for #MadeinWI goods, fresh water source for millions, & hub for outdoor lovers. With floods, extreme weather, & invasive species on the rise, I introduced a bill to restore & protect the Mississippi for generations! https://t.co/WYJZHfcIXf
The Great Lakes are the heart of our state. They're central to our economy & way of life. I'm proud to join @SenStabenow & lead the charge to protect the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative — which is strengthening the Great Lakes for future generations. https://t.co/vCbVKQn5Y6
Thank you to @SenStabenow for continuing to prioritize the restoration & protection of the Great Lakes. I’m proud to join in efforts to extend the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act safeguarding & preserving this precious resource – the world’s largest source of fresh water!
Proud that my bill, H.R. 1829, was one of these that passed out of committee. The bill would transfer land to Gila Co., AZ for a veterans center—the first of its kind in northern AZ, providing resources & support to primarily rural veterans & their families. https://t.co/401sW7sZWk
I introduced a bipartisan bill with @SenBillCassidy, @SenMarkKelly, and @SenEricSchmitt to expand career services to surviving spouses of service members who died while serving in the military. Read more from @Militarydotcom: https://t.co/L27ZzjWCoz
I’m proud to represent the headwaters of the #ColoradoRiver & will keep working to protect our vital water resources — including through my bill, the Drought Preparedness Act. https://t.co/7rzFRYXnZK
We have an obligation to stand behind the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country. The Gold Star and Surviving Spouses Act would expand job counseling services to support surviving spouses of service members. https://t.co/LnGMmerG7N
The Great Lakes are an important part of Indiana’s ecosystem and economy. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is a results-driven program that addresses the most serious issues threatening the wellbeing of the Great Lakes basin. https://t.co/WEuYF6zwgt
Natural disasters exact costly damage to infrastructure and threaten the well-being of Granite Staters. That’s why I introduced bipartisan legislation that would improve FEMA's ability to efficiently respond and ensure communities can recover quickly. https://t.co/AfCzwl4Wcs
NEW: I just introduced bicameral legislation with @SenatorBaldwin to establish the Mississippi River Restoration & Resilience Initiative! MRRRI will enable communities from the headwaters to St. Paul & down to the Delta to invest in our nation’s iconic river & #KeepItMighty! https://t.co/DQWoiORyEo
Creating the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is one of the most important things I have done in my career. It’s been a proven success story. This bill will ensure the stability and future of the program as we address new threats to our Great Lakes. https://t.co/O4eTRJUBYs
I joined @SenDuckworth & other Great Lakes lawmakers to introduce a bipartisan bill to extend the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative & increase funding. This initiative plays a critical role protecting one of the Midwest’s most treasured & valuable resources—our Great Lakes.
NEWS: I'm introducing a bipartisan bill to provide taxpayer relief for Montanans affected by wildfires. When these fires hit, families pay a price far greater than any dollar amount—and getting this bill over the finish line will get those hit hardest the relief they deserve.