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Eliot Engel
| Eliot Engel | |
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| First Name: | Eliot |
| Last Name: | Engel |
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| State: | New York |
| Office: | House |
| House District: | 16 |
| Party: | Democratic |
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| Official Twitter: | https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel |
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1. What are the individual's views on whether climate change is real and caused by human activity?
2. What votes, actions, and governmental/organizational activities on climate change and clean energy has the individual led/supported/opposed?
Automatically Generated Congressional Votes
In 2009, as a member of the US House of Representatives, he voted for the American Clean Energy and Security Act HR 2454 (Waxman-Markey). https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2454
In 2011, he voted against limiting the EPA's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll249.xml
In 2013, he voted against making it harder for Congress to put a price on carbon by voting against a point of order opposing a carbon tax or a fee on carbon emissions. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2013/roll445.xml
In 2014, he voted for a House amendment calling on Congress to recognize that man-made carbon pollution contributes to climate change and that climate change has a wide range of negative effects. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll103.xml
In 2015, as a member of Congress he voted against HR 2042, The Ratepayer Protection Act, which would have prevented implementation of the Clean Power Plan. http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2015/roll384.xml
Automatically captured tweets
34.@UN #climatechange report: it is real and man-made. To deniers: deal with it and move on. It's time to accept reality and get to work.#NY16
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/383609532946980865/status/ Fri Sep 27 15:10:14 +0000 2013</a>
3We are already feeling the impact impact of climate change. Let's do something about it! http://t.co/chWJZy1hPK
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/514462553813311488/status/ Tue Sep 23 17:13:25 +0000 2014</a>
5Just spoke at Energy/Commerce hearing with DOE Sec. @ErnestMoniz. #ClimateChange is real, and we must act now before it's too late. #NY16
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/380383308967706624/status/ Wed Sep 18 17:30:22 +0000 2013</a>
6Proud to join w/@EnergyCommerce Dems outside the Capitol today to say we #StandWithPP. @PPact @PPHP @ChoiceMatters http://t.co/ZGuYq0sBIk
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/644594915347963905/status/ Thu Sep 17 19:32:58 +0000 2015</a>
5Pleased to discuss #HR3119 in @EnergyCommerce today! @RepTomReed & I will continue working 2 move #PCHETA forward: https://t.co/IqrvAjsCwc
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/773978363132280834/status/ Thu Sep 08 20:16:36 +0000 2016</a>
4It was a privilege to be invited to speak at the @IPUparliament #speakersconf on the global threat of #climatechange. http://t.co/LG1WahGV2N
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/639077636749266945/status/ Wed Sep 02 14:09:16 +0000 2015</a>
7Future of #solar is so bright you’ll need shades. @BloombergNews: Solar to be as cheap, cheaper than avg energy costs http://t.co/2XyQOROads
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/527918682614558721/status/ Thu Oct 30 20:23:16 +0000 2014</a>
7The Administration is preventing scientists from sharing #climatechange research. #ungagEPA. https://t.co/4pcCb6LK1R
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/923202262100533248/status/ Wed Oct 25 14:59:06 +0000 2017</a>
3Floods that used to strike NYC only once every 500 years could occur every five years. #climatechange. https://t.co/yldjMiUzXj
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/922961379216318464/status/ Tue Oct 24 23:01:55 +0000 2017</a>
3On the 40th anniversary of the Arab oil embargo, this is an important step forward in the ongoing effort for U.S. energy independence. (2/2)
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/390870014292529152/status/ Thu Oct 17 16:00:48 +0000 2013</a>
1U.S. Energy Security Council endorsed my Open Fuel Standard Act - requires more cars to operate on alternative fuels (1/2) #OPEC40
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/390869430319583233/status/ Thu Oct 17 15:58:28 +0000 2013</a>
5#GOP wasted 5hrs in @EnergyCommerce Cmte trying to take away health care from seniors, instead of creating #jobs. http://t.co/QwY8W8Hy #ny17
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/142003364975226881/status/ Wed Nov 30 22:13:35 +0000 2011</a>
7We must #ActOnClimate for the health of our communities, strength of our economy & future of our world. @HouseGOP, time to get on board!
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/671411426829955072/status/ Mon Nov 30 19:32:13 +0000 2015</a>
7RT @CornellinDC: Thank you @RepEliotEngel for your support of student aid and climate research. @BigRedDC students are terrific advocates!…
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/926591486107574274/status/ Fri Nov 03 23:26:40 +0000 2017</a>
6Deeply disappointed @POTUS will pull U.S. from the #ParisAgreement. #Climatechange is a global crisis that demands… https://t.co/vj9xWowdCe
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/869940538845409280/status/ Wed May 31 15:36:01 +0000 2017</a>
5I support @EPA’s new public health standards that cut methane pollution to combat #climatechange. https://t.co/oNVShx18kZ
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/730815171506110464/status/ Thu May 12 17:41:29 +0000 2016</a>
4Global CO2 exceeds 400ppm. We must take upcoming UN climate change negotiations very seriously. #climatechange http://t.co/ZCnlTD7FW5
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/596345163426963456/status/ Thu May 07 16:05:41 +0000 2015</a>
6Climate change isn't tomorrow’s threat. The demands on our limited resources has already reached a breaking point. http://t.co/UcdMbjJjiz
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/463686664670691330/status/ Tue May 06 14:28:10 +0000 2014</a>
7Proud to say the House Energy & Commerce Committee has voted unanimously to approve my #AntiSwattingAct: https://t.co/4pO2gCo7c6
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/727185367879786496/status/ Mon May 02 17:17:56 +0000 2016</a>
7Refusing to #ActOnClimate comes with costs and consequences to our environment, public health, and our economy. https://t.co/fiRjZiOz6c
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/847086568913408000/status/ Wed Mar 29 14:02:30 +0000 2017</a>
7Undoing climate policy won’t help business grow—it will roll back economic progress + ensure future generations hav… https://t.co/LD1mUNMQDM
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/846719919895068673/status/ Tue Mar 28 13:45:34 +0000 2017</a>
3Proud to join my fellow @EnergyCommerce Ds. @HouseGOP hasn't held a single hearing on their bill to repeal #ACA. Am… https://t.co/H3HqoS5AeM
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/842817115082162176/status/ Fri Mar 17 19:17:13 +0000 2017</a>
7I applaud POTUS for combating climate change despite GOP obstruction. I suggest my Open Fuel Standards Act to reduce reliance on fossil fuel
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/312638360713838592/status/ Fri Mar 15 18:56:08 +0000 2013</a>
7Last week at @EnergyCommerce, I said @HouseGOP was acting like they had something to hide. Now we know what: https://t.co/jbf4pFsyFB
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/841393874958442499/status/ Mon Mar 13 21:01:46 +0000 2017</a>
7My statement on 27hr @EnergyCommerce debate on #GOPrepeal of #ACA. The fight's just begun to protect Americans’ car… https://t.co/DYfyTMAC6z
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/840274946899206144/status/ Fri Mar 10 18:55:33 +0000 2017</a>
7Just voted No on #GOPrepeal. Proud to have fought with fellow @EnergyCommerce Dems through the night to protect #ACA for our constituents
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/839911582968778752/status/ Thu Mar 09 18:51:40 +0000 2017</a>
7.@EnergyCommerce Dems in both rural & urban districts agree: we need to ensure #GOPrepeal doesn't hurt hospitals & in turn, our constituents
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/839905514733600772/status/ Thu Mar 09 18:27:34 +0000 2017</a>
7I urge my @EnergyCommerce colleagues to support my amdt to ensure the #GOPrepeal bill does not harm the hospitals our constituents rely on
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/839899680846843908/status/ Thu Mar 09 18:04:23 +0000 2017</a>
7Speaking out at @EnergyCommerce in support of vital long-term care that Medicaid provides for seniors. #GOPrepeal b… https://t.co/iJ3CtiK4qF
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/839847401229860865/status/ Thu Mar 09 14:36:38 +0000 2017</a>
7Proud to support this amdt & @PPFA. Congress shouldn't decide where a woman gets care: she should. @EnergyCommerce… https://t.co/jleJEUyiGc
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/839725107207680000/status/ Thu Mar 09 06:30:41 +0000 2017</a>
7.@EnergyCommerce Dems are still here, fighting to protect Americans from @HouseGOP #ACARepeal bill that will make them pay more for less
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/839672117432102913/status/ Thu Mar 09 03:00:07 +0000 2017</a>
7Just gave my opening statement at @EnergyCommerce on disastrous @GOP #ACA repeal bill. Read it here: https://t.co/SaWlEid33W
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/839510967629250560/status/ Wed Mar 08 16:19:46 +0000 2017</a>
3Getting ready to give my opening statement to defend the #ACA at @EnergyCommerce. #ProtectOurCare https://t.co/4yp0ffYwCq
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/839505335052300288/status/ Wed Mar 08 15:57:23 +0000 2017</a>
5@BarackObama actions to have @EPAgov cut down on carbon pollution is important. We owe it to future generations to combat climate change now
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/349633721634275332/status/ Tue Jun 25 21:02:29 +0000 2013</a>
5Happy 2nd Anniversary to @POTUS' Climate Action Plan. Stepping up on behalf of future generations: http://t.co/ZdYosSynQL
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/614111431961759745/status/ Thu Jun 25 16:42:29 +0000 2015</a>
3w/@UFANYC VP James Slevin and 2 first responders today in DC. We must reauthorize the #ZadrogaAct @EnergyCommerce http://t.co/Yxn127paTy
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/609129613243973632/status/ Thu Jun 11 22:46:31 +0000 2015</a>
4Energy efficient homes protect our future and saves money. What can you do today to make a difference? http://t.co/OUJ26c6IuI #ny16
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/342714612514422784/status/ Thu Jun 06 18:48:25 +0000 2013</a>
7We cannot continue to ignore the reality of climate change or the damage pollution has done to our health. #ActOnClimate
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/473504879546499072/status/ Mon Jun 02 16:42:15 +0000 2014</a>
7I applaud @NYGovCuomo @BilldeBlasio & other govs, mayors for stepping up where Trump let us down. #USClimatealliance https://t.co/Pglk05wL3k
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/870660697558069250/status/ Fri Jun 02 15:17:41 +0000 2017</a>
1Even @POTUS' own @HHSGov recognizes the danger #climatechange poses to public health: https://t.co/zsSAu4V0MF
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/870649653691396097/status/ Fri Jun 02 14:33:47 +0000 2017</a>
5My #openfuel amendment to Energy & Water approps bill was accepted by voice vote. 1 step closer to alt fuel fed fleet http://t.co/NOMBzwO
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/91868558778310656/status/ Fri Jul 15 13:55:45 +0000 2011</a>
8I'm not a scientist either, but I listen to them - and so do most Americans. #climatechange. http://t.co/b8EQLovSOT
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/561587676609273857/status/ Sat Jan 31 18:11:50 +0000 2015</a>
8The winds of change in #cleanenergy continue to blow in the right direction as #NewYork unveils its huge plans for… https://t.co/TrReRNU6qr
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/958370923098312704/status/ Tue Jan 30 16:06:48 +0000 2018</a>
8Not only is #RenewableEnergy the fastest growing energy sector—not to mention the fastest growing sector of the eco… https://t.co/GWdw90hdUI
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/956200839990915072/status/ Wed Jan 24 16:23:40 +0000 2018</a>
2America should be a global leader—THE global leader—in the fight against #ClimateChange. Instead, thanks to this Ad… https://t.co/iJpdYDmwN8
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/954096688863444995/status/ Thu Jan 18 21:02:31 +0000 2018</a>
7In 08, my bill to have greenhouse gasses reported was signed into law. This wk, reports started coming. We must combat global warming #ny17
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/157577081876791297/status/ Thu Jan 12 21:37:58 +0000 2012</a>
6The death of #srinivaskuchibotla is tragic and deeply disturbing. I fear it is the direct result of this climate of… https://t.co/hKfdP3R8Fs
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/835644674601811968/status/ Sun Feb 26 00:16:30 +0000 2017</a>
6I'm proud to stand up for clean air, water, and #climateaction. I earned 94% from @LCVoters on 2015 #LCVScorecard. https://t.co/RUPyO8PyIq
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/702554524263833600/status/ Wed Feb 24 18:03:46 +0000 2016</a>
7Kudos to @NYGovCuomo for being 1 of 17 governors to pledge support 4 cleaner and more efficient energy solutions. https://t.co/gygmluMBaX
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/700074796093153280/status/ Wed Feb 17 21:50:12 +0000 2016</a>
7Scott Pruitt has questioned #climatechange. He is another example of a nominee who doesn't believe in the agency (@EPA) he was asked to lead
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/832274235259289600/status/ Thu Feb 16 17:03:35 +0000 2017</a>
6In their haste to end the #ACA, GOP must remember it serves Americans in every community. See @WaxmanClimate piece:… https://t.co/6EeZMLWtKt
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/831259408512454657/status/ Mon Feb 13 21:51:01 +0000 2017</a>
7Troubled by #SCOTUS unprecedented stay of #cleanpowerplan. The plan is vital to combat #climatechange and I’m confident it will be upheld.
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/697897228527136770/status/ Thu Feb 11 21:37:20 +0000 2016</a>
8Solar shining bright: 1 out of 50 new US #jobs came from the #solar industry in 2016. Great progress. #renewables. https://t.co/FPOnkjK4Ji
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/829379374780645376/status/ Wed Feb 08 17:20:26 +0000 2017</a>
7.@POTUS to propose 72% cut in funding for #EnergyEfficiency and #RenewableEnergy programs, while promoting… https://t.co/2gWnora4Ay
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/960550364683689985/status/ Mon Feb 05 16:27:07 +0000 2018</a>
7Today, I joined @EnergyCommerce Dems to debunk the GOP’s #alternativefacts about #Medicaid. Watch the clip: https://t.co/kPtH8QBW22
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/826907811972050944/status/ Wed Feb 01 21:39:20 +0000 2017</a>
7@POTUS And, the #ParisAgreement was a critical step to fight climate change that would have cost us little or nothi… https://t.co/klw5UMzNVs
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/946813759196139523/status/ Fri Dec 29 18:42:45 +0000 2017</a>
6.@POTUS tweet reflects a serious misunderstanding of the difference between weather and climate. Weather changes ho… https://t.co/4rXTNMN3PA
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/946813502890692609/status/ Fri Dec 29 18:41:44 +0000 2017</a>
5Women’s access to care has improved substantially under the #ACA. Check out @EnergyCommerce Dems’ findings here:… https://t.co/VVnNAzLFeA
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/809874847597756416/status/ Fri Dec 16 21:36:25 +0000 2016</a>
5This historic #ParisAgreement is a huge first step toward tackling the issue of climate change on a global scale: https://t.co/n26rRBOkUz
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/675771192591130625/status/ Sat Dec 12 20:16:22 +0000 2015</a>
5The US now gets 5% of its energy from #wind, and costs continue to drop. Momentum is building at gale force. @AWEA http://t.co/KQpDEQRAyN
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/632566076191154176/status/ Sat Aug 15 14:54:39 +0000 2015</a>
5I applaud @POTUS #CleanPowerPlan – the most significant step we've ever taken to combat #climatechange. http://t.co/WYLn4fNBaV
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/628297294866173953/status/ Mon Aug 03 20:12:02 +0000 2015</a>
3It will take bold steps to tackle the threat climate change poses, and America must be a global leader on that front. http://t.co/B2nKRgqbXn
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/628253933937500160/status/ Mon Aug 03 17:19:44 +0000 2015</a>
72 recent studies suggest global climate warming is happening at dramatically fast rate,10x faster.Denial time is over http://t.co/guPbRLHGhM
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/363360501511630848/status/ Fri Aug 02 18:07:49 +0000 2013</a>
7We only have 1 planet. Let's do everything we can to preserve it for future generations. #ClimateMarchDC… https://t.co/rVCbvKTytt
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/858408985145245696/status/ Sat Apr 29 19:53:45 +0000 2017</a>
6Proud to be among the many thousands of environmentally conscious advocates at the #climatemarch. U.S. must be a gl… https://t.co/LaOf9CSnwY
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/858405635628650497/status/ Sat Apr 29 19:40:26 +0000 2017</a>
5Glad to join important discussion on minority health disparities @EnergyCommerce @OfficialCBC @HispanicCaucus @CAPAC https://t.co/5Q9nJG7irE
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/726100690565779456/status/ Fri Apr 29 17:27:49 +0000 2016</a>
5According to a @NatlParkService & @USGS report, national park lands store 14.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year #EarthDay
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/590941060475576320/status/ Wed Apr 22 18:11:42 +0000 2015</a>
5Brand new study says 80% of U.S. electricity could come from renewables by 2050. #renewables http://t.co/xtHBbUyHUn
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/588398217370464256/status/ Wed Apr 15 17:47:21 +0000 2015</a>
6Here comes the sun: 79% of Americans want more solar power in the U.S., and 70% want more wind power. #renewables. http://t.co/xtHBbUyHUn
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/588398128551829504/status/ Wed Apr 15 17:47:00 +0000 2015</a>
Even more scientific evidence for @GOP that #climatechange is real & threatens #publichealth. https://t.co/lsVwtBhSYb
<a href="https://twitter.com/RepEliotEngel/status/717355441739706368/status/ Tue Apr 05 14:17:19 +0000 2016</a>
