For any inquiries, please contact us via support@contactsenators.com. United States, Delaware, Wilmington. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) (Senate), 2004 Jul-Sep has served since Jan 3, 2001. Batkin joins the committee after having worked in the Senate for nearly two decades. ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Amy Klobuchar scholarship and graduating in 1968 with a B.A. Nomination Confirmed 80/19 on May 12, 2022. . Ofosu, of Dover, has more than 20 years of experience working on Capitol Hill and in Delaware. (House), 1984 Jul-Sep (Senate), 2004 Jan-Mar H.R 22, formerly the Hire More Heroes Act, has become the Senates vehicle for passage of the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the . Still, the office has already built a sizable staff as it ramps up hiring. Tom Carper is serving as the senior United States Senator from Delaware, having held this seat since he was first elected in 2001. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del. But there are other legislative activities that we dont track that are also important, including offering amendments, committee work and oversight of the other branches, and constituent services. Its funding was more than $12 million at the start of his administration in 2021. decertification of their chosen representative within one year of an The office is projected to hire roughly 180 full-time permanent staff while EPAs regions are expected to add about 260 full-time employees 110 permanent jobs and 150 temporary IRA-funded positions to work on environmental justice, civil rights and related programs, according to figures shared with E&E News. (Senate), 2019 Jan-Mar We hope to make GovTrack more useful to policy professionals like you. Batkin joins the committee after having worked in the Senate for nearly two decades. from Jan 3, 2019 to Apr 27, 2023. 22: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act, H.J.Res. Republicans now control the House and plan to cut agencies funding. (Senate), 2002 Jan-Mar in International Affairs, and Bradley University, where she earned her B.A. ), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that Gabrielle Batkin has joined the committee as staff director, effective today. We hope to enable educators to build lesson plans centered around any bill or vote in Congress, even those as recent as yesterday. (Senate), 2022 Nov-Dec to commit their collective-bargaining agreement to writing; To be free from forced (House), 1987 Jul-Sep Hackers/journalists/researchers: See these open data sources. 3296, enacted December 17, 2010), also known , Join GovTrack.uss Inner Circle With a Yearly Membership, In retaliation for prosecutor Alvin Bragg indicting Trump, ALVIN Act would ban federal funds for, On March 29, Arizona Republican Andy Biggs introduced a (possible record) 521 bills in one day, No More Political Prosecutions Act would give presidents like Trump option to move their legal, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Government Operations and Border Management, S. 1116 (117th): Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022, S. 3122 (117th): Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021, S. 1931 (117th): Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021, S. 1953 (117th): Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021, S. 375 (116th): Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, S. 1194: Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.Res. The fact that this office does not have a serious, capable, competent, connected leader who could speak to the breadth and depth of the environmental justice movement at this stage in the game, six months into the game, is a profound disappointment and disservice to the people, said Aaron Mair, an environmental justice pioneer who was the Sierra Clubs first Black president. This is part of a new project to develop better tools for bringing real-time legislative data into the classroom. Collin essentially has been serving in that role, Miller-Travis said, adding, Im just so proud that she is there.. We are excited to now be on Mastodon, a social network developed by and for its users. Democratic colleagues to reaffirm the crucial role of public sector unions in in Economics in 1968. (Senate), 2016 Apr-Jun 33: An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works. She previously served as the clerk of the Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Subcommittee and as a professional staff member on the former Appropriations Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies. Further, since its inception last September, 18 additional permanent employees have come onboard. As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senator Carper helps lead the fight to address the climate change crisis. ), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today announced two Democratic staff changes on the committee.Alexandra Teitz will serve as Chief Counsel, while Jake Abbott will take over as Communications Director. We consider a bill enacted if one of the following is true: a) it is enacted itself, b) it has a companion bill in the other chamber (as identified by Congress) which was enacted, or c) if at least about half of its provisions were incorporated into bills that were enacted (as determined by an automated text analysis, applicable beginning with bills in the 110th Congress). ), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today announced the departure of Mary Frances Repko and welcomed Courtney Taylor as the new Democratic Staff Director of the EPW Committee. (D-Hawaii), is also cosponsored by Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) andU.S. "EPA's new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights is a vital part of that effort, and Senator Carper commends Administrator Regan for his leadership role in its creation . (House), 1987 Apr-Jun Tom is the last Vietnam War veteran serving in the U.S. Senate. Waterhouse said the administration has directed billions of dollars to communities facing environmental injustice and elevated the issue. Congressionally Directed Spending Requests. GovTrack.us is not a government website. EPA spokesperson Melissa Sullivan said the agency has 21 job postings open right now. ), yesterday hosted U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg to celebrate the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act becoming law.This bipartisan law will deliver historic investments in Delaware's infrastructure while creating good-paying . (Senate), 2005 Jan-Mar Most legislation has no activity after being introduced. (Senate), 2019 Jul-Sep House Republicans are looking into the new office, requesting EPA provide documents on the environmental justice grants. We are also still on Instagram at @govtrack.us posting 60-second video summaries of legislation in Congress. Before Wednesday turned to chaos, Sen. Tom Carper walked the grounds of the U.S. Capitol with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican representing Carper's home state of West Virginia . Formerly a military officer, Carper served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. The senator's state director is Shad Murib, a former chief of staff to the Colorado Senate Democrats and government affairs manager for Colorado Secretary of Sate Jena Griswold. WILMINGTON, Del. Alexandra Teitz currently serves as a Principal at AT Strategies, LLC, where she provides policy and legal advice and services to environmental NGOs, focusing on climate, air, and energy issues in the executive branch and Congress. WILMINGTON, Del. (House), 1992 Jul-Sep to, once again, introduce legislation to help protect the rights of Delawares You have to step lightly, but you have to step boldly.. SEPA is supported by 150 farming and forestry groups and state regulators from across the country, including: theAmerican Farm Bureau Federation, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Agriculture Retailers Association, National Cotton Council, National Alliance of Forest Owners, United Fresh Produce Association and the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants. The (Senate), 2012 Jan-Mar The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware. (Senate), 2009 Jan-Mar Oversight counsel and lobbyist returns to Senate GOP. (House), 1987 Jan-Mar Senator Tom Carper (D-Del. He obtained an MBA from the University of Delaware in 1975.Senator Tom Carper served as the state treasurer for the state government of Delaware from 1977 to 1983. (House), 1984 Oct-Oct election or the expiration of a valid collective bargaining agreement; To have a procedure for Last week, the agency posted job ads for environmental protection specialists to serve in its headquarters and regional offices. public-sector employees around the country to organize and negotiate fair (House), 1992 Oct-Oct ); 26 new people through the revolving door as a Democrat There are 27 cosponsors (Senate), 2023 Feb-Mar Oversight counsel and lobbyist returns to Senate GOP. Peter Hoffman, a spokesperson for Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Republicans, said EPA has not provided Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), the ranking member, any information on whether or when the Biden administration plans to nominate an individual for the office. Courtney Taylor joins the EPW Committee as the new Democratic Staff Director after serving as Senior Vice President at ML Strategies. (Senate), 2012 Nov-Dec Media. Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. Education (7%). He has served as a U.S. Senate under the Democrats since 2001. S. 5185 (117th): Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2022, S. 5 (117th): A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to , On the Nomination PN1522: Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal , H.R. Permalink: https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2022/10/carper-announces-new-epw-chief-counsel-communications-director, The Environment and Public Works Committee led climate and equity investments in the Inflation Reduction Act, Carper Announces New EPW Chief Counsel, Communications Director, https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2022/10/carper-announces-new-epw-chief-counsel-communications-director. Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. 1158: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, H.R. WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Who are the groups that are going to get the bulk of the $3 billion? Capito asked. (Senate), 2003 Jul-Sep basic labor standards. Water Resources Development (10%) She is an exceptionally bright and dedicated leader and we are beyond grateful for her commitment to serving our nation, said Carper. President Joe Biden still has not nominated a leader for EPAs new national office for environmental justice, despite his agendas emphasis on addressing marginalized communities bearing the brunt of pollution. If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a request for help. She is a proud member of the Dover (DE) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Iota Omega chapter, where she serves as the Graduate Advisor for the undergraduate chapter, Delta Lambda, at Delaware State University. of public sector workers to join a union and collectively bargain for fair Congress wont likely match those spending levels. Youve cast your vote. I would like to thank Lori James for her inexhaustible work in that role and all she has done and will continue to do to fight for Delawareans in all parts of the state. Every day, Senator Carper takes the Amtrak train to work in Washington, returning each night to Wilmington, where he lives with his wife, Martha. Some agency picks have dropped out waiting for Senate action. protected,Senator Carper If you teach United States government and would like to speak with us about bringing legislative data into your classroom, please reach out! Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. He is 76 years old. If a state substantially (House), 1989 Apr-Jun Im proud to introduce legislation with my (Senate), 2007 Jul-Sep He was also a former Governor of Delaware from 1993 to 2001.Carper was born in Beckley, West Virginia, on January 23, 1947. majority of employees, to bargain with the employer through the union, and (House), 1985 Jul-Sep EPA aims to have scores of staffers working on the issue this fiscal year. Bio. He Afghanistan inquiries: Resources for U.S. citizens and Afghans at risk, International Authored by Kay Hagan (D-NC) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) of 2013 is cosponsored by a bipartisan group of Senators that also includes Sens. EPAs budget for environmental justice has grown exponentially during the Biden administration. (Senate), 2014 Jul-Sep Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del. Nomination Confirmed 72/23 on Aug 28, 2018. Help us develop the tools to bring real-time legislative data into the classroom. WASHINGTON Today, U.S. ), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that Gabrielle Batkin has joined the committee as staff director, effective today. economy,Senator Coons said. The Inflation Reduction Act authorized $3 billion in environmental justice block grants for the agency to administer. WASHINGTON- Today, Senator Tom Carper (D-Del. SEPA clarifies that Clean Water Act permits are not required for pesticide applications in or near water. We hope that with your input we can make GovTrack more accessible to minority and disadvantaged communities who we may currently struggle to reach. I want to urge Carper to take an action on a bill. In the 117th Congress, Senator Carper serves as Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, leading efforts to protect public health and the environment, tackle the climate change crisis, and push for smart investments in our nations infrastructure. In the 117th Congress, Senator Carper serves as Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, leading efforts to protect public health and the environment, tackle the climate change crisis, and push for smart investments in our nation's infrastructure. Ofosu, of Dover, has more than 20 years of experience working on Capitol Hill and in Delaware. (House), 1986 Oct-Oct (Senate), 2017 Oct-Dec Job Title Staff Director, Subcommittee On International Trade. Once Fetterman is back, Goffman and Uhlmann should have majority support on the panel and then require less Senate floor time to be confirmed (E&E Daily, March 17). Jake Abbott currently serves as Chairman Carpers Deputy Communications Director on the EPW Committee. Carlton Waterhouse, who Biden selected to lead the solid waste office, was not renominated and returned to Howard University earlier this year. States that do not provide for these rights or only Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers. He is the proud father of three sons. Jake is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University. recognized by their public employer if the union is freely chosen by a Some people believe that we must choose between a cleaner environment and a stronger economy, but I couldnt disagree more,said Senator Carper. Health (17%) Senator Tom Carper Employee Directory . (Senate), 2013 Jan-Mar activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid Kirtan Mehta, who has worked for U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and New Jersey Gov. Miller-Travis noted nominees of color have struggled with the confirmation process. must issue regulations within one year of the bill becoming law and they can by Keturah Hetrick on 04/25/2023. and is a Democrat. Look for a contact form on Sen. Thomas Carpers website to express your opinion. Carper is shown as a purple triangle in our ideology-leadership chart below. (House), 1991 Apr-Jun Tweets. (House), 1991 Oct-Nov They dont.. by Keturah Hetrick on 04/12/2023. (Senate), 2009 Oct-Dec Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic While environmental regulations are necessary to protect the health and safety of our communities, we must ensure that they make sense and do the job theyre intended to do without creating unnecessary burdens and costs.. (Senate), 2020 Jul-Sep Carper is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. (House), 1983 Oct-Nov (Senate), 2007 Oct-Dec Robin Morris Collin joined the agency more than a year ago as senior adviser to the administrator for environmental justice. With his reelection in November 2018, he has been elected to state-wide public office in Delaware a record 14 times. Bidens fiscal 2024 budget request is his most ambitious yet for environmental justice. filed suit seeking relief for the same issue. Albert Gore III takes the driver's seat as EV lobbyist. (Senate), 2021 Jan-Jan with the authority to determine whether a state, territory, or locality She takes over the State Director role for Lori James, who will continue to serve as Senior Advisor to Senator Carper. Very few bills are ever enacted most legislators sponsor only a handful that are signed into law. (Senate), 2018 Jan-Mar Dr. Kessler most recently served as the Democratic Staff Director of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign [] There are nearly 17.3 million public workers across the country. Though there is no official nominee, EPA has the expected pick on its payroll already. Thank you for joining the GovTrack Advisory Community! EPAs new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights is a vital part of that effort, and Senator Carper commends Administrator Regan for his leadership role in its creation, Abbott said. (Senate), 2011 Jan-Mar From 2017 to 2020, Jake served in the U.S. House of Representatives, working for Congresswoman Linda Snchez in a variety of roles, including as Press Secretary. Were looking for feedback from educators about how GovTrack can be used and improved for your classroom. The chart is based on the bills Carper has sponsored and cosponsored House Telephone Directory PDFs. Im proud to join my colleagues During his second term as governor, he was selected to serve as Vice-Chairman, then as Chairman, of the National Governors Association (NGA). (Senate), 2015 Apr-Jun On January 3, 2001, Governor Carper became Delawares junior senator. Carper recently introduced the following legislation: View All In 1991, he retired as a Captain from the U.S. Senator Chris Coons is an excellent way to learn firsthand about the American system of government. (Senate), 2002 Oct-Nov Before joining Chairman Carpers Committee staff, Batkin worked on the Senate Appropriations Committee since 2001, where she was most recently the Deputy Staff Director. Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the United States Senate by assisting the Senator's staff with administrative, press, legislative and correspondence duties. When you are looking for someone in the environmental justice space, it is very difficult to find someone who hasnt pissed someone off, Miller-Travis said. He has served since Jan 3, 2001. (House), 1992 Apr-Jun Join 10 million other Americans using GovTrack to learn about and contact your representative and senators and track what Congress is doing each day. Our mission is to empower every American with the tools to understand and impact Congress. Appropriators, however, have raised EPAs environmental justice budget every year Biden has been in office. (Senate), 2007 Jan-Mar (House), 1983 Apr-Jun Afghanistan inquiries: Resources for U.S. citizens and Afghans at risk. We are not playing tiddlywinks here. In the Senate, Tom has been a leader on improving our health care system and protecting our environment. Coronavirus Resources Afghanistan inquiries: Resources for U.S. citizens and Afghans at risk Help with the Federal Government Flag Requests Visiting Washington Federal Grant Funding Request a Meeting Letters from the Senator Academy Nominations Internships Passport Assistance Student Leadership Opportunities U.S. Senate Page Program . (Senate), 2016 Jul-Sep (House), 1988 Oct-Oct The most recent include: Does 38 not sound like a lot? in International Studies. (Senate), 2008 Jan-Mar unaffected by this bill. 143: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 3 , S. 654: Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023. Alexandra Teitz currently serves as a Principal at AT Strategies, LLC, where she provides policy and . 111312, H.R. fought hard for workers rights, and we in Congress must work to ensure that "I am delighted to welcome Gabby to our committee staff," said Chairman Carper. An internship in the office of U.S. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Sheldon Whitehouse Appropriators have raised EPAs environmental justice budget every year Biden has been in office, but Congress likely wont come close to those spending levels. by Keturah Hetrick on 04/25/2023. ), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today announced the departure of Mary Frances Repko and welcomed Courtney Taylor as the new Democratic Staff Director of the EPW Committee. professional: staff assistant, United States Senator Joseph Biden, Jr., Delaware, 1986-89; deputy chief administrative officer, New Castle County Executive Dennis Greenhouse, Delaware, 1989-94; deputy chief of staff, Governor Tom Carper, 1994-97; sec-retary of finance, Delaware, 1997-2000 . a union, to bargain collectively, and to engage in other concerted wages and working conditions. 116th Congress ), Jacky Rosen 1. He was previously Visit us on Mastodon (Senate), 2022 Apr-Jun By Kevin Bogardus | 03/27/2023 01:28 PM EDT, EPA Administrator Michael Regan surrounded by environmental justice advocates on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, when he announced formation of a new civil rights and equity office. In 1976, at the age of 29, he was elected to the first of three terms as Delawares state treasurer. (House), 1990 Jul-Sep (Senate), 2021 Apr-Jun While congressional scrutiny has picked up, supporters have cheered on EPA. Staff Directory Washington, D.C. Office. She also worked on the staff of the Senate Budget Committee, and for Senator Frank Lautenberg and Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. Batkin is an alumna of George Washington University, where she earned her M.A. their rights to collectively bargain for better pay and benefits are enforce the law through federal court. (Senate), 2011 Jul-Sep Tom Carper moved to Delaware in 1973 where he earned his M.B.A. at the University of Delaware.