Gregory Meeks

Gregory Meeks
First Name:	Gregory
Last Name:	Meeks
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State:	New York
Office:	House
House District:	5
Party:	Democratic
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Official Twitter:	https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks
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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

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100,000+ people are gathered in NYC for #PeoplesClimate march! Post #Sandy we must do all we can to protect our planet and our communities.

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/513728290813906944/status/ Sun Sep 21 16:35:43 +0000 2014</a>

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For info on food & water safety, and how to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning when using a generator go to: http://t.co/lW51xhly #NYC #Sandy

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/263433225563697153/status/ Wed Oct 31 00:12:29 +0000 2012</a>

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Here are the Self-Certify steps from ConEd: Get your energy equipment inspected, cleaned, and repaired by a licensed contractor . . .

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/267776923042721792/status/ Sun Nov 11 23:52:48 +0000 2012</a>

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Energy Dep. has est. a team to assist local authorities in their efforts to identify gas stations that are in need of emergency generators..

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/265199792664227841/status/ Sun Nov 04 21:12:12 +0000 2012</a>

7

President Trump withdrawing from the #ParisClimateAccord would further diminish U.S. leadership in the global community.

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/870000365365673984/status/ Wed May 31 19:33:45 +0000 2017</a>

4

As #Sandy recovery continues, report shows threats of climate change in US & key sectors of our economy http://t.co/J2Do8DdXgg #ActOnClimate

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/463740419327946752/status/ Tue May 06 18:01:46 +0000 2014</a>

7

A majority of Americans & climatologists know that climate change is a serious threat. Denial is not a solution.… https://t.co/mLwzTdad9e

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/847162908865892355/status/ Wed Mar 29 19:05:51 +0000 2017</a>

2

I welcome the debate in the Senate on energy, and hope it sets us on the path to relief at the gas pumps.

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/184385272736268288/status/ Mon Mar 26 21:04:09 +0000 2012</a>

3

Excited to be on @SHO_Network upcoming documentary w/ some of my colleagues re: Super Storm #Sandy and climate change http://t.co/rGhxiaeFVL

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/311998981267914752/status/ Thu Mar 14 00:35:28 +0000 2013</a>

7

President Trump is intent on empowering China #ParisClimateAgreement

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/870380923400880133/status/ Thu Jun 01 20:45:57 +0000 2017</a>

4

Had a great working lunch with Dept of Energy Secretary @ErnestMoniz and @HouseNewDems http://t.co/4IjC4A2T0Z

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/492041580845731840/status/ Wed Jul 23 20:20:29 +0000 2014</a>

4

Climate change is a fact, let's do all we can! #SOTU

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/428357849119330304/status/ Wed Jan 29 02:44:04 +0000 2014</a>

5

Let's protect the one planet we've got. #ClimateChange #SOTU

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/557733361767432195/status/ Wed Jan 21 02:56:10 +0000 2015</a>

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Scientists at NASA, NOAA, the Pentagon all believe climate change poses a risk to our planet and national security. We must act. #SOTU

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/557733299150663682/status/ Wed Jan 21 02:55:55 +0000 2015</a>

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#POTUSbudget moves us forward by investing in education and middle class, cancer cures, & continues to #ActOnClimate https://t.co/M20BCw4cU4

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/697153317730910208/status/ Tue Feb 09 20:21:18 +0000 2016</a>

5

A landmark climate agreement has been reached in Paris. Proud of US leadership & 200 other countries have committed to #ActOnClimate #COP21

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/675827997379837953/status/ Sun Dec 13 00:02:05 +0000 2015</a>

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Happy #EarthDay2016- It’s historic w/ 190 govts supporting our planet & signing the Paris Climate Agreement today! https://t.co/j0JRPYANGp

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/723625137640189952/status/ Fri Apr 22 21:30:51 +0000 2016</a>

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We each have the responsibility of taking care of our planet on #EarthDay and everyday. It's time to #ActOnClimate http://t.co/a83BfC0MFW

<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks/status/458711017405415424/status/ Tue Apr 22 20:56:43 +0000 2014</a>