Response to action
Chuck Schumer had a positive response and partnered with the campaign. Activists around the country reacted positively to the action to stop the EPA budget cut by signing petitions and organizing rallies.
Outcomes
Food & Water Watch and their allies encouraged Chuck Schumer, New York's senator, to defend the agency and held a press conference with him where he declared his opposition to cutting the budget. They highlighted the EPA's role in protecting the health families and communities across the country. Scores of rallies were organized across New York, call-in days were held, and petitions were signed by the thousands.