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Congressman Lipinski believes America must reduce its dependence on foreign oil, curb emissions that harm the environment and public health, enact policies that lower the high price of energy, and encourage innovation that leads the way toward the green economy of tomorrow and creates jobs. He has worked diligently to protect residents of the Third District from polluters and to ensure the continued health of local natural resources.
For more information on Congressman Lipinski's work to protect the environment and reduce energy costs, please see the following press releases.
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Rep. Lipinski Announces Installation of Drop Box for Unwanted Prescription Drugs at Countryside City Hall (July 22, 2016)
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Lipinski and Moolenaar Applaud Signing of Landmark Chemical Legislation (June 22, 2016)
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Critical Waterways Infrastructure Bill Moves Forward; Includes Important Lipinski Amendments (May 27, 2016)
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Lipinski Announces $3 Million Grant for Argonne National Lab to Develop New Technology to Reduce Heating Costs and Energy Waste in Winter (May 24, 2016)
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Chemistry Caucus Co-chairs Praise Bipartisan Agreement on the Biggest Overhaul of U.S. Chemistry Safety Laws in 40 Years (May 23, 2016)
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FAA Moves Forward with Program Spearheaded by Rep. Lipinski to Get Hazardous Lead Out of General Aviation Fuel (April 5, 2016)
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Lipinski Releases Draft of Legislation to Relieve Scientists from Regulatory Burdens that Are Hindering Research at Universities and Labs (March 31, 2016)
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Job-Creating Program that Lipinski Helped Launch Begins Second Round (March 21, 2016)
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U.S. Dept. of Energy Announces Million Dollar H-Prize Finalist; Rep. Lipinski Helped Create Competition to Promote Clean Energy (February 5, 2016)
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Rep. Lipinski's Bill to Require Full Payment of Royalties on Methane Removed from Public Lands Gets a Boost from New Interior Department Plan (January 22, 2016)
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Lipinski: Army Corps Relinquishes Deed for Lucas-Berg Site in Worth; Community No Longer Faces Threat of Cal-Sag Dumping (October 26, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski and King Urge Ways and Means Committee to Restore Transit Tax Benefit (September 17, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Amtrak Bike Service (September 15, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces More Federal Funding for Soundproofing around Midway Airport (August 6, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Urges U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Move Forward with Bubbly Creek Restoration Project (July 24, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Introduces Bill Requiring Full Payment of Royalties to Taxpayers from Oil and Gas Production on Public Lands (July 22, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Introduces Future Transportation Research and Innovation Act (June 29, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski, Dold, and Quigley Help Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Protecting Great Lakes (June 25, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Welcomes New Rail Tank Car Standards to Improve Safety (May 1, 2015)
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House Passes Amtrak Bill; Includes Lipinski Amendment that Improves Boarding Procedures for All Americans (March 4, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Helps Spur Launch of New Department of Energy Office that Will Drive Innovation and Create Jobs (February 11, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski and Roskam Succeed in Protecting Local Economy and Environment (December 15, 2014)
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Reps. Lipinski and Roskam Lead Effort to Stop Bill that Would Harm Local Economy, Threaten Environment (November 26, 2014)
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U.S. Dept. of Energy Announces Competition for Million Dollar Prize Created by Rep. Lipinski's H-Prize Act to Promote Clean American Energy (October 29, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Reacts to Oil Train Safety Proposals (July 24, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski's Bill Improving International Collaboration on Science and Technology Research Passes House (July 16, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces $2 Million Grant for Argonne National Lab for Development of Hybrid Fuel Technology (June 20, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Reviews Operations at Hanson Quarry in McCook; Residents' Safety is Top Priority (April 21, 2014)
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Lipinski Helps Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect the Great Lakes (January 21, 2011)
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Lipinski Announces "Competition is Open" for First $1 Million H-Prize to Help Free America from Oil Dependence (September 3, 2009)
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Lipinski Helps Introduce Bill Targeting Oil Market Speculators (August 4, 2009)
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Lipinski Votes to Move Energy Bill to the Senate Lipinski: We Improved Bill, More Work Needs to be Done (June 26, 2009)
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Congressman Lipinski Applauds Local IBEW-NECA Green Technology Training Program (June 3, 2009)
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Lipinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Promote Energy Independence and Reduce Carbon Emissions While Raising Wages and Social Security Benefits (May 13, 2009)
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Lipinski Request Yields 20 Potential Alternatives To Lucas-Berg Pit In Worth (February 17, 2009)
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Lipinski Helps Pass Comprehensive Energy Plan (September 16, 2008)
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