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). 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. Senate Democrats in introducingbicameral Im excited to welcome Asi to our team to lead my staff in our offices in each county in Delaware, said Senator Carper. Albert Gore III takes the driver's seat as EV lobbyist. 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 . Otherwise, look for a phone number on that website to call his office if you have a question. Oversight counsel and lobbyist returns to Senate GOP. Why the hell couldnt he get confirmed? Miller-Travis said. Education Association (NEA), and theInternational After attending The Ohio State University on a Navy R.O.T.C. (Senate), 2008 Jul-Sep Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. 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). Batkin joins the committee after having worked in the Senate for nearly two decades. election or the expiration of a valid collective bargaining agreement; To have a procedure for the senior senator from Delaware Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), with the authority to determine whether a state, territory, or locality He is the proud father of three sons. Still, as we begin the 118th Congress, there is no shortage of critical work ahead of us. Batkin joins the committee after having worked in the Senate for nearly two decades. bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic (Senate), 2013 Jan-Mar (House), 1991 Oct-Nov She takes over the State Director role for Lori James, who will continue to serve as Senior Advisor to Senator Carper. Who are the groups that are going to get the bulk of the $3 billion? Capito asked. They battle with corporations and government agencies, heading up protests and lawsuits to protect front-line communities. Its part of Administrator Michael Regans legacy-making effort to cement environmental justice at the agency that will ensure the program will last after this administration. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator from the State of Delaware. (House), 2001 Jan-Mar This bill will help ease the burden of duplicative regulations on our farmers by reforming the pesticide permitting process in a responsible way that protects our health without wasting taxpayer dollars or straining our agricultural producers., Agriculture is a vital part of our states economy and it is imperative that the federal government balance commonsense regulations that protect our natural resources with the needs of our local farmers, Senator Coons said. Prior to his service in Congress, Jake worked as an organizer for Hillary Clintons 2016 presidential campaign and as a consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton. They dont come any better than Carlton Waterhouse. From 2014 to 2017, Alexandra was an appointee in the Obama Administration, serving as Counselor to the Director of the Bureau of Land Management within the Department of Interior, where she worked on climate and regulatory matters, including leading the team that drafted the BLM Methane and Waste Prevention Rule. Congressionally Directed Spending Requests. Bidens fiscal 2024 budget request is his most ambitious yet for environmental justice. Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, introduced by Senator Mazie K. Hirono 112.5K Followers. Education (7%). The administrator agreed to share who will receive the grants. filed suit seeking relief for the same issue. (Senate), 2005 Apr-Jun (House), 1992 Jul-Sep Nomination Confirmed 72/23 on Aug 28, 2018. (Senate), 2013 Jul-Sep We, of course, look forward to a Senate-confirmed appointment to further strengthen the program.. Also, Capito questioned Regan over the administrative costs associated with the program at a budget hearing last week. (Senate), 2016 Jan-Mar House LD flies to Audubon. Carper Today my staff brought their kids to the Capitol for #takeyourkidtoworkday! (House), 1991 Apr-Jun She helped with the formation of theCongressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls,the Multicultural Media Caucus, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundations Sojourner Truth Legacy Project. Now what? Apr 25, 2023. text of the legislation is availablehere. Congressionally Directed Spending Requests. (Senate), 2011 Apr-Jun Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-2441 Fax: (202) 228-2190 Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Senate in session) 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. Resources would flow to advisory councils and bolster EJScreen, the agencys environmental justice mapping tool, among other activities. (Senate), 2023 Apr-Apr 33: An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Senate), 2022 Jan-Mar critical services to protect us, care for our children, and support our Senator Tom Carper (D-Del. And starting in 2019 well be tracking Congresss oversight investigations of the executive branch. Jake is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University. 12. 1:24. The most recent include: Does 38 not sound like a lot? the aftermath of the Supreme CourtsJanus Media. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del. 111312, H.R. Some people believe that we must choose between a cleaner environment and a stronger economy, but I couldnt disagree more,said Senator Carper. (Senate), 2001 Oct-Dec Sen. Cassidy hires HELP labor adviser from NAM. Kirtan Mehta, who has worked for U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and New Jersey Gov. We are not playing tiddlywinks here. . economy,Senator Coons said. Our mission is to empower every American with the tools to understand and impact Congress. 1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, On the Nomination PN113: Sean Cairncross, of Minnesota, to be Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Challenge Corporation, On the Nomination PN1414: Joseph H. Hunt, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General, On the Nomination PN478: Neomi Rao, of the District of Columbia, to be Administrator of the Office of Information and , H.R. (House), 1984 Jan-Mar Marianne Engelman-Lado is serving as its acting principal deputy assistant administrator. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Sheldon Whitehouse Tweets. The programs spending plan showed various grants have been combined or renamed. and is a Democrat. better than (Senate), 2022 Nov-Dec 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. House LD flies to Audubon. protected,Senator Carper We are fighting for peoples lives.. He was previously (Senate), 2016 Nov-Dec There are nearly 17.3 million public workers across the country. The Inflation Reduction Act authorized $3 billion in environmental justice block grants for the agency to administer. This is nearly double the number of entities previously subject to permitting requirements forcing states and localities to spend time and precious resources to comply with this unnecessary regulation. From Jan 2001 to Apr 2023, Carper missed 64 of 7,313 roll call votes, which is 0.9%. by Keturah Hetrick on 04/12/2023. 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. We are building this team as quickly as possible given the historic opportunity to implement unprecedented grants and technical assistance programs, Sullivan said. majority of employees, to bargain with the employer through the union, and (Senate), 2007 Oct-Dec They dont.. 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 . Though no nominee has been put forth for the office, it does have top career and political leadership in place. (Senate), 2007 Jan-Mar in International Affairs, and Bradley University, where she earned her B.A. Now, as a senior member of HSGAC, Senator Carper is a leading voice on efforts to protect our country from national security threats and curb waste in government spending. Well be in touch. Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Supreme Section 212 of this bill pushed back the deadline to implement the ICD-10 code set to October 1, 2015. to deduct fees to the union from their payroll when employees consent. Unlike private sector workers, there is no federal law protecting the freedom (Senate), 2004 Jan-Mar ), 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 . I was delighted to meet them and can't wait to see the wonderful things they will achieve. He was also a former Governor of Delaware from 1993 to 2001.Carper was born in Beckley, West Virginia, on January 23, 1947. He has served as a U.S. Senate under the Democrats since 2001. Senator Tom Carper corporate office is located in 301 N Walnut St Ste 102L, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801, United States and has 20 employees. in International Studies. (Senate), 2015 Apr-Jun (House), 1984 Apr-Jun provides for the rights and procedures laid out in the bill, that state is partially provide for these rights, however, will be compelled to meet these Senator Tom Carper Employee Directory . Tom Carper moved to Delaware in 1973 where he earned his M.B.A. at the University of Delaware. For nearly 40 years, the EPA has implemented a comprehensive regulatory scheme for pesticide applications under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Carper is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. Senator Chris Coons is an excellent way to learn firsthand about the American system of government. We now need to get the leadership back to staff so we can get the implementation in action., By Nico Portuondo | 04/28/2023 01:36 PM EDT, By Kevin Bogardus | 04/27/2023 01:19 PM EDT, By Rob Hotakainen | 04/27/2023 01:18 PM EDT, By Emma Dumain, Kelsey Brugger | 04/26/2023 01:24 PM EDT, By Robin Bravender | 04/25/2023 01:44 PM EDT. (including the filing of joint, class or collective legal claims) or (House), 1984 Oct-Oct WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Public sector employees provide FLRA approach gives states wide flexibility to write and administer their own 4853 (111th): Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, United States Congressional Roll Call Voting Records, 1789-1990, 1983 Jan-Mar Democrats have decided to wait for the return of Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), a committee member out on medical leave, to move those nominees. (Senate), 2018 Jan-Mar Congressionally Directed Spending Requests. Look for a contact form on Sen. Thomas Carpers website to express your opinion. Alexandra Teitz will serve as Chief Counsel, while Jake Abbott will take over as Communications Director. Phil Murphy, is Hickenlooper's chief of staff. announced that Asi Ofosu has joined his staff as State Director based in Delaware. Joint Resolution Passed 78/22 on Sep 18, 2014. (Senate), 2017 Jan-Mar The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware. He was reelected in 2006, and when Senator Joe Biden stepped down to become Vice President in January 2009, Tom became Delawares senior senator. (Senate), 2012 Jul-Sep (Senate), 2017 Oct-Dec Please help us make GovTrack better address the needs of educators by joining our advisory group. (Senate), 2010 Nov-Dec (House), 1985 Oct-Dec The office, which is tasked with billions of dollars to distribute and hundreds of staff to hire, is meant to have a Senate-confirmed leader, putting it on par with other program offices. Carper recently introduced the following legislation: View All (Senate), 2021 Oct-Dec (Senate), 2010 Jul-Sep Each dot is a member of the Senate Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. (Senate), 2011 Jan-Mar This is After nearly 30 years working in the House and Senate, including 6 years with Carper's team on the EPW Committee, Mary Frances . Contact Thomas R. Carper- (D - DE) Washington, D.C. Office 513 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 1-202-224-2441 Fax: 1-202-228-2190 Email: email Senator Carper Wilmington Office 301 North Walnut Street, Suite 102L-1 Wilmington, DE 19801-3974 Phone: 1-302-573-6291 Fax: 1-302-573-6434 Dover Office 500 West Loockerman Street . With his reelection in November 2018, he has been elected to state-wide public office in Delaware a record 14 times. (House), 1985 Apr-Jun He has served since Jan 3, 2001. After his graduation, he enrolled as a Naval Flight Officer in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1973. As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senator Carper helps lead the fight to address the climate change crisis. The former Willamette University law professor is under consideration to be the newly created offices assistant administrator (Greenwire, Oct. 6, 2022). (House), 1989 Oct-Nov must issue regulations within one year of the bill becoming law and they can FTEs are the hours a full-time employee works in a year. Public Lands and Natural Resources (7%) S.654 118th Congress (2023-2024) Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023 Sponsor: Carper, Thomas R. [Sen.-D-DE] (Introduced 03/06/2023) Cosponsors: ( 4 ) Committees: Senate - Environment and Public Works Latest Action: Senate - 03/06/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. We love educating Americans about how their government works too! Health (17%) action to enforce compliance in federal court but only if the FLRA has not yet decertification of their chosen representative within one year of an Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) Champions who have fought to clean up neighborhoods long forgotten applauded its creation but said Biden must land his pick for leader of the office so it starts out on the right foot. "I am delighted to welcome Gabby to our committee staff," said Chairman Carper. Three EPA programs were reorganized into the new office, bringing 44 full-time personnel to it. (House), 1989 Apr-Jun If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a request for help. (Senate), 2003 Jan-Mar (House), 1985 Jul-Sep (Senate), 2006 Nov-Dec Transportation and Public Works (12%) EPA has much to oversee. from Jan 3, 2019 to Apr 27, 2023. 116th Congress Early years Senator Tom Carper was born in West Virginia and raised in Virginia. He graduated from Ohio University with a B.A. International Union (SEIU), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Tom went on to serve five terms as a U.S. (Senate), 2004 Oct-Dec To learn more about Senator Carpers committee assignments, please visit the following pages: Senator Carper serves as the Committee Chairman. 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. Staff Directory Washington, D.C. Office. public sector employees to form unions and collectively bargain for better pay Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-DE) cosponsored a bipartisan bill to eliminate an unnecessary and costly Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation on pesticides that affects many of Delaware's farmers.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 . 28. The As a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Carper helped craft key provisions in the Affordable Care Act. of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Service Employees Earlier, she served as Senior Environmental Counsel to the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, also under Congressman Waxmans leadership, and as an air attorney in the U.S. EPAs Office of General Counsel. 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. EPA referred questions about the nomination process to the White House. 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. EPA is staffing up its new environmental justice office, hiring for dozens of entry-level positions across the country. recognized by their public employer if the union is freely chosen by a (Senate), 2002 Oct-Nov Thank you for joining the GovTrack Advisory Community! Congressman. Dr. Kessler most recently served as the Democratic Staff Director of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign [] Senator Thomas Richard Carper is an American politician. recertification elections of their already-recognized representative and Senator Carper serves as the Chairman on the Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness. 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.. Would you like to join our advisory group to work with us on the future of GovTrack? (House), 1984 Jul-Sep The Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (H.R. (House), 1989 Jan-Mar Its funding was more than $12 million at the start of his administration in 2021. EPA has plenty on its plate. (Senate), 2005 Jul-Sep Mair, now with the Adirondack Council, praised the effort but said a backlog of environmental justice work has piled up over administrations. Democratic colleagues to reaffirm the crucial role of public sector unions in WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. joined House and Senate Democrats in introducing bicameral legislation, the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2019, that will guarantee the right of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic protections. Please join our advisory group to let us know what more we can do. (Senate), 2011 Jul-Sep House Telephone Directory PDFs. (D-Vt.). Otherwise, try contacting your own senator: You are currently on the website GovTrack.us, which has no affiliation with Carper and is not a government website. (House), 1990 Oct-Oct (Senate), 2021 Apr-Jun labor laws provided they meet this minimum standard. He has served as a U.S. Senate under the Democrats since 2001. 22: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act, H.J.Res. Do you have a list?. Hackers/journalists/researchers: See these open data sources. (House), 1989 Jul-Sep There are 27 cosponsors by Keturah Hetrick on 04/24/2023. Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. (Senate), 2011 Oct-Dec (House), 1987 Jan-Mar Six years later, with that credit rating restored to a respectable AA, he ran for and was electedto Delawares at-large seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Not all Members of Congress will accept messages from non-constituents. Nomination Confirmed 59/37 on Jun 18, 2019. (House), 1990 Jan-Mar Here you will find contact information for Senator Tom Carper, including his email address, phone number, and mailing address. Delaware carper.senate.gov Born January 23 Joined February 2011. (Senate), 2010 Jan-Mar 143: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 3 , S. 654: Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023. He is also the sole Vietnam War veteran currently serving in the U.S. Senate. (Senate), 2020 Oct-Dec is protections. 1,948 Following. ), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that Gabrielle Batkin has joined the committee as staff director, effective today. Last week, the agency posted job ads for environmental protection specialists to serve in its headquarters and regional offices. (D-Mass. activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid Chairman Carper. The administration is committed to environmental justice, White House spokesperson Emilie Simons said, adding they do not have any announcement to preview at this time. States that do not provide for these rights or only He is also a senior member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and on [] In Rep. Clarkes office, Ofosu served in the dual role of Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director. Environmental Protection (19%) (Senate), 2014 Jan-Mar (Senate), 2018 Jul-Sep (House), 1988 Jul-Sep Still, the office has already built a sizable staff as it ramps up hiring. (Senate), 2021 Jan-Mar (D-Md. After nearly 30 years working in the House and Senate, including 6 years with Carpers team on the EPW Committee, Mary Frances Repko is departing Congress. Rep. Schakowsky counsel . Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act is supported by the American Federation 2016 Phonebook ; General Support Services ; House Commissions ; Party Organizations ; Congressional Member Organizations ; Congressional Staff Orga (Senate), 2023 Feb-Mar as a Democrat 56 Congressional Directory DELAWARE DELAWARE . (House), 1991 Jan-Mar Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-DE) cosponsored a bipartisan bill to eliminate an unnecessary and costly Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation on pesticides that affects many of Delawares farmers. 202 talking about this. EPA has estimated an additional 365,000 pesticide users including farmers, ranchers, state agencies, cities, counties, mosquito control districts, water districts, pesticide applicators, and forest managers that perform 5.6 million pesticide applications annually will be required to obtain Clean Water Act permits. (Senate), 2020 May-Jun (Senate), 2014 Apr-Jun Last years Supreme Court decision inJanus vs. AFSCME Council 31threatened the ability of Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del. An internship in the office of U.S. To form, join, or assist Some agency picks have dropped out waiting for Senate action. Our country was built by hardworking men and women who organized and announced that Asi Ofosu has joined his staff as State Director based in Delaware. WILMINGTON, Del. (House), 1990 Apr-Jun The program now has $108 million in annual appropriations. (House), 1986 Oct-Oct WASHINGTON Today, U.S. On January 3, 2001, Governor Carper became Delawares junior senator. 112th Congress 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. For any inquiries, please contact us via support@contactsenators.com. by Keturah Hetrick on 04/24/2023. Prior to joining Senator Carpers office, Ofosu was a campaign manager for a state-wide campaign in Delaware, and, before that, worked for decades for several Members of Congress, including Representatives Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, Yvette D. Clarke and Elijah E. Cummings. rock county jail roster, self efficacy and emotional intelligence,