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Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "There were so many important questions the Trump administration officials didn't answer in the all-Senators briefing on Iran, ignoring as many as 82 Senators. A sight like none I've ever seen in my time in the Senate. The briefers must come back and finish what they started." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "We need Senator Kaine's bipartisan War Powers resolution now more than ever. President Trump's erratic and impulsive decisions have made Americans less safe. Congress must hold the president accountable and assert our authority over matters of war and peace." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA needs to dramatically step up response to the recent earthquakes given their horrible recovery efforts after Hurricanes Maria and Irma for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's trying to change the rules of the Senate to cover up for President Trump? No one should be surprised." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for the 176 victims of Flight 752 and their families, and I send special condolences to our dear friends and neighbors in Canada. Prime Minister Trudeau is right: We need a thorough and credible investigation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's clear President Trump was never serious about infrastructure, and now worse he's using infrastructure to deny the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans want a fair trial. Make no mistake: Democrats will force votes on witnesses & documents in a Senate trial. Every single Senator will have to have to take a stand. How do Republican Senators want the American people, their constituents, & history to remember them?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an intellectual powerhouse. She is a dynamic voice for the voiceless. And a force of nature who has survived cancer four times. May God continue to bless and watch over her in the months to come." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 8, 2020 Lawmakers Unveil Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Crisis Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Legislation To Protect Millions Of Migratory Birds Threatened By Trump Administration Actions Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources, Combat Climate Change Introduced in House Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Kilmer Takes Action to Reduce Likelihood of War with Iran, Leads Letter to Demand Clear Strategy Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass the Secure 5G and Beyond Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bilirakis Secures First Legislative Win of 2020 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bipartisan House PFAS Package Advances Out of Rules Committee Setting up Major House Vote Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Cisneros Joins 35+ Members in Letter to White House Demanding Answers on Iran Strategy Ahead of Intelligence Briefing Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Slams New Trump Rule To Impose Restrictions On Reproductive Health Care Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Swalwell and Stefanik Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Online Job-Searching Services Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on President Trump's Actions Escalating Hostilities with Iran Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: 1 year ago today, the House introduced the bipartisan, universal background checks bill. 315 days ago, the House passed the bill and sent it to the Senate. Why won't you allow a vote? Americans want us to pass #HR8 NOW. It would save lives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Iran Crisis And Recent Missile Strikes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "There were so many important questions that the Trump administration officials did not answer in the Senate briefing on Iran. We did not see a plan--a satisfying plan--for the future. And as the questions from Senators began to get tough, they walked out." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Mulvaney, Bolton, Duffey, Blair Pres. Trump's top advisers must tell their story The Senate must have access to documents that will shed light on the truth A trial without evidence is a farce & cover-up We will force votes to put Republicans on record" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "It's extremely telling that Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans aren't willing to take a forthright position on witnesses and documents. Republicans can only get behind kicking the can down the road. I want to be very clear: We will force votes on witnesses and documents." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "We commend the bravery of our service members and personnel in harm's way. And I condemn the attack by the Iranian government and remain concerned about the risk of a further escalation. Americans do not want a war with Iran. President Trump does not have the authority for one." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The destruction from the Australian fires is devastating on both people and animals. I'm proud of the American firefighters heading down under to assist. We need to do all we can to help stop these fires, and we cannot wait to take action on climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ronald Batory, Admin of the Federal Railroad Administration - Schumer calls on Feds to promptly approve critical permit allowing Amtrak to move next generation high-speed train to Colorado test track; senator says state-of-the-art trains, which support 400 jobs in Hornell, will be a major boon to Acela service on Amtrak's northeast corridor Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pittman, Dir. of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer fights for Army Corps of Engineers funding to battle Harmful Algal Blooms; senator urges Army Corps of Engineers to use boosted Fed resources to launch New York statewide effort to stop the spread of Harmful Algal Blooms plaguing Upstate NY lakes Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The American people will see right through a partisan trial, and understand that a rush to judgment renders that judgment moot. Republican Senators: Will you support witnesses and documents, or participate in a cover-up?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Americans understand the gravity of the charges against President Trump. And when the Senate has votes on witnesses and documents, Senate Republicans will have their constituents to answer to, not just President Trump. The American people do not want a cover-up." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 8, 2020 Unlocking Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019 Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 8, 2020 Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "On witnesses & documents, Republicans can run but can't hide Democrats will force votes to put Republicans on record A trial without evidence is a farce If Senate Republicans vote to prevent witnesses and documents, Americans will see it as a cover-up" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Capturing All Small Businesses Act of 2019 Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 8, 2020 Prison to Proprietorship Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Perlmutter Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers from White House on Iran Strategy Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Honorable Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection, and the Honorable Kenneth Williams, Port Director at Blaine Sector - Jayapal Leads Five Colleagues in Pressing the Trump Administration on Reports of Iranian Americans Being Held at Border Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 ICYMI: Stefanik Hosts NY-21 Law Enforcement Roundtable Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - After Quakes, Lawmakers Push HUD on Previous Puerto Rico Aid Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Velázquez on Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin, Senate Dems Demand Answers From Defense Department On Number Of Troop Deployment To Middle East Following Recent Strike Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "If any Senate Republican votes to prevent witnesses and documents from coming before the Senate: The American people will see that they are part of a cover-up." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: It's past time for @HUDgov to finally, finally disburse the $8.3 billion in disaster aid we allocated for Puerto Rico nearly two years ago. With the looming threats of more earthquakes and aftershocks, our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico need action NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My thoughts are with our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico affected by a recent spate of earthquakes. We must do everything possible to help the response and recovery effort, including prompt federal disaster aid." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's plan just kicks the can down the road Many Republicans won't say if they're for documents & witnesses because they're afraid of Pres. Trump but know their constituents want a fair trial We'll force votes to put Republicans on record: They can run but can't hide" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump does not have authority for a war with Iran. There are important pieces of legislation by Senators Kaine and Sanders to assert our constitutional role in war and peace. They must receive a vote on the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: on the question of witnesses and documents, Republicans can run, but they can't hide. There will be votes to call the four witnesses we've proposed and subpoena the documents we've identified. America will be watching what the Republican Senators do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will force votes to put Republicans on the record. A trial isn't a trial without evidence. A trial without all the facts is a farce. If Senate Republicans vote to prevent witnesses and documents, Americans will see it as a large and awful cover-up." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "American troops remain in harm's way. The nuclear ambitions of Iran have been reignited. Fight against ISIS has been compromised. Our allies in the region are under greater threat. All is NOT well." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans, Make no mistake: There will be votes on whether to subpoena the documents we've identified and to call the four witnesses we've proposed: Mulvaney, Bolton, Duffey, and Blair. Will you support a fair trial, or a Senate-sponsored cover-up?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has yet to make one single argument why the witnesses we proposed should not testify and the documents we've identified should not be presented. Not one single argument. I'm waiting to hear it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must provide a check on President Trump and assert our constitutional role in war and peace. President Trump does not have authority for a war with Iran. I plan to fight him tooth and nail on this and intend to support the efforts of Senators Kaine, Sanders, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "No hate. No fear. Our Jewish families are welcome here. @JCRCNY, @ADL_NYNJ, @AJCGlobal, @UJAFedNY, the New York Board of Rabbis, and people of all faiths: I'm so proud of everyone who organized and marched yesterday against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. #JewishAndProud" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has promised to keep us out of endless wars in the Middle East. But his actions have seemingly increased the risk we could be dragged into such a war. It's indicative of his foreign policy record, riddled by chaotic, uninformed, and impulsive decision-making." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "How can Senate Republicans oppose issuing subpoenas to the four witnesses and documents we have requested without looking like they're participating in a cover-up?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Schumer meets with MLB commissioner Manfred to urge preservation of Upstate NY Minor League teams; senator pushes to save the future of baseball in New York Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: Immediately declassify the War Powers Notification you sent to Congress. It is critical that national security matters of such import be shared with the American people. There appears to be no legitimate justification for classifying this notification." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Menendez and Schumer Call on President Trump to Declassify War Powers Act Notification Letter Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "We must work together to stand up to anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. I am so grateful to the people of all faiths who came to march in New York today to say: No Hate. No Fear. Our Jewish families are welcome here." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's erratic decision-making is risking American safety at home and abroad. Because of his actions, our military is now having to halt operations against ISIS. We need Congress to be a check on President Trump." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I am proud to march with people of all faiths in New York today to say in a united voice: No Hate. No Fear. We will not stand for anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "These are four witnesses to the main charge--that President Trump withheld the aid to benefit himself Mulvaney. Bolton. Duffey. Blair. We need these witnesses & the documents we requested We need the truth. Not a cover-up. Not a nationally televised mock trial with no evidence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'm concerned President Trump's impulsive foreign policy is dragging America into another endless war in the Middle East that will make us less safe. Congress must assert itself. President Trump does not have authority for war with Iran." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump seems hell bent on starting another endless war in the Middle East. He does not have the authority to do so. I plan to fight him tooth and nail on this and intend to support the efforts of Senators Kaine, Sanders, and others. Congress must assert its authority." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The American people deserve a fair trial. If four Republican Senators can join us, we can get the witnesses and documents we requested. You can't have a fair trial without documents and witnesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Soleimani is gone - Good Riddance. But Trump promised to stop failed conflicts and cowboy diplomacy in the region. Did he LIE again? The reckless policies of the administration may plunge America into the mother of all wars in the Middle East. And that would be a disaster." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans, ask yourselves: Would @realDonaldTrump block the release of these emails if he had nothing to hide? Of course not." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 3, 2020 Meng Statement on Killing of Qasem Suleimani Rep. Grace Meng
Jan. 3, 2020 Kathleen Rice, Elected Officials Pledge Action to Combat Anti-Semitic Violence Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 3, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement on Suleimani Strike Rep. Gregory Meeks
Date Title Politician
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "There were so many important questions the Trump administration officials didn't answer in the all-Senators briefing on Iran, ignoring as many as 82 Senators. A sight like none I've ever seen in my time in the Senate. The briefers must come back and finish what they started." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "We need Senator Kaine's bipartisan War Powers resolution now more than ever. President Trump's erratic and impulsive decisions have made Americans less safe. Congress must hold the president accountable and assert our authority over matters of war and peace." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA needs to dramatically step up response to the recent earthquakes given their horrible recovery efforts after Hurricanes Maria and Irma for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's trying to change the rules of the Senate to cover up for President Trump? No one should be surprised." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for the 176 victims of Flight 752 and their families, and I send special condolences to our dear friends and neighbors in Canada. Prime Minister Trudeau is right: We need a thorough and credible investigation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's clear President Trump was never serious about infrastructure, and now worse he's using infrastructure to deny the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans want a fair trial. Make no mistake: Democrats will force votes on witnesses & documents in a Senate trial. Every single Senator will have to have to take a stand. How do Republican Senators want the American people, their constituents, & history to remember them?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an intellectual powerhouse. She is a dynamic voice for the voiceless. And a force of nature who has survived cancer four times. May God continue to bless and watch over her in the months to come." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 8, 2020 Lawmakers Unveil Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Crisis Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Legislation To Protect Millions Of Migratory Birds Threatened By Trump Administration Actions Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources, Combat Climate Change Introduced in House Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Kilmer Takes Action to Reduce Likelihood of War with Iran, Leads Letter to Demand Clear Strategy Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass the Secure 5G and Beyond Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bilirakis Secures First Legislative Win of 2020 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bipartisan House PFAS Package Advances Out of Rules Committee Setting up Major House Vote Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Cisneros Joins 35+ Members in Letter to White House Demanding Answers on Iran Strategy Ahead of Intelligence Briefing Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Slams New Trump Rule To Impose Restrictions On Reproductive Health Care Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Swalwell and Stefanik Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Online Job-Searching Services Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on President Trump's Actions Escalating Hostilities with Iran Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: 1 year ago today, the House introduced the bipartisan, universal background checks bill. 315 days ago, the House passed the bill and sent it to the Senate. Why won't you allow a vote? Americans want us to pass #HR8 NOW. It would save lives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Iran Crisis And Recent Missile Strikes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "There were so many important questions that the Trump administration officials did not answer in the Senate briefing on Iran. We did not see a plan--a satisfying plan--for the future. And as the questions from Senators began to get tough, they walked out." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Mulvaney, Bolton, Duffey, Blair Pres. Trump's top advisers must tell their story The Senate must have access to documents that will shed light on the truth A trial without evidence is a farce & cover-up We will force votes to put Republicans on record" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "It's extremely telling that Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans aren't willing to take a forthright position on witnesses and documents. Republicans can only get behind kicking the can down the road. I want to be very clear: We will force votes on witnesses and documents." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "We commend the bravery of our service members and personnel in harm's way. And I condemn the attack by the Iranian government and remain concerned about the risk of a further escalation. Americans do not want a war with Iran. President Trump does not have the authority for one." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The destruction from the Australian fires is devastating on both people and animals. I'm proud of the American firefighters heading down under to assist. We need to do all we can to help stop these fires, and we cannot wait to take action on climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ronald Batory, Admin of the Federal Railroad Administration - Schumer calls on Feds to promptly approve critical permit allowing Amtrak to move next generation high-speed train to Colorado test track; senator says state-of-the-art trains, which support 400 jobs in Hornell, will be a major boon to Acela service on Amtrak's northeast corridor Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pittman, Dir. of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer fights for Army Corps of Engineers funding to battle Harmful Algal Blooms; senator urges Army Corps of Engineers to use boosted Fed resources to launch New York statewide effort to stop the spread of Harmful Algal Blooms plaguing Upstate NY lakes Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The American people will see right through a partisan trial, and understand that a rush to judgment renders that judgment moot. Republican Senators: Will you support witnesses and documents, or participate in a cover-up?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Americans understand the gravity of the charges against President Trump. And when the Senate has votes on witnesses and documents, Senate Republicans will have their constituents to answer to, not just President Trump. The American people do not want a cover-up." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 8, 2020 Unlocking Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019 Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 8, 2020 Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "On witnesses & documents, Republicans can run but can't hide Democrats will force votes to put Republicans on record A trial without evidence is a farce If Senate Republicans vote to prevent witnesses and documents, Americans will see it as a cover-up" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Capturing All Small Businesses Act of 2019 Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 8, 2020 Prison to Proprietorship Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Perlmutter Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers from White House on Iran Strategy Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Honorable Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection, and the Honorable Kenneth Williams, Port Director at Blaine Sector - Jayapal Leads Five Colleagues in Pressing the Trump Administration on Reports of Iranian Americans Being Held at Border Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 ICYMI: Stefanik Hosts NY-21 Law Enforcement Roundtable Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - After Quakes, Lawmakers Push HUD on Previous Puerto Rico Aid Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Velázquez on Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin, Senate Dems Demand Answers From Defense Department On Number Of Troop Deployment To Middle East Following Recent Strike Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "If any Senate Republican votes to prevent witnesses and documents from coming before the Senate: The American people will see that they are part of a cover-up." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: It's past time for @HUDgov to finally, finally disburse the $8.3 billion in disaster aid we allocated for Puerto Rico nearly two years ago. With the looming threats of more earthquakes and aftershocks, our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico need action NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My thoughts are with our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico affected by a recent spate of earthquakes. We must do everything possible to help the response and recovery effort, including prompt federal disaster aid." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's plan just kicks the can down the road Many Republicans won't say if they're for documents & witnesses because they're afraid of Pres. Trump but know their constituents want a fair trial We'll force votes to put Republicans on record: They can run but can't hide" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump does not have authority for a war with Iran. There are important pieces of legislation by Senators Kaine and Sanders to assert our constitutional role in war and peace. They must receive a vote on the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: on the question of witnesses and documents, Republicans can run, but they can't hide. There will be votes to call the four witnesses we've proposed and subpoena the documents we've identified. America will be watching what the Republican Senators do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will force votes to put Republicans on the record. A trial isn't a trial without evidence. A trial without all the facts is a farce. If Senate Republicans vote to prevent witnesses and documents, Americans will see it as a large and awful cover-up." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "American troops remain in harm's way. The nuclear ambitions of Iran have been reignited. Fight against ISIS has been compromised. Our allies in the region are under greater threat. All is NOT well." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans, Make no mistake: There will be votes on whether to subpoena the documents we've identified and to call the four witnesses we've proposed: Mulvaney, Bolton, Duffey, and Blair. Will you support a fair trial, or a Senate-sponsored cover-up?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has yet to make one single argument why the witnesses we proposed should not testify and the documents we've identified should not be presented. Not one single argument. I'm waiting to hear it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must provide a check on President Trump and assert our constitutional role in war and peace. President Trump does not have authority for a war with Iran. I plan to fight him tooth and nail on this and intend to support the efforts of Senators Kaine, Sanders, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "No hate. No fear. Our Jewish families are welcome here. @JCRCNY, @ADL_NYNJ, @AJCGlobal, @UJAFedNY, the New York Board of Rabbis, and people of all faiths: I'm so proud of everyone who organized and marched yesterday against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. #JewishAndProud" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has promised to keep us out of endless wars in the Middle East. But his actions have seemingly increased the risk we could be dragged into such a war. It's indicative of his foreign policy record, riddled by chaotic, uninformed, and impulsive decision-making." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "How can Senate Republicans oppose issuing subpoenas to the four witnesses and documents we have requested without looking like they're participating in a cover-up?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Schumer meets with MLB commissioner Manfred to urge preservation of Upstate NY Minor League teams; senator pushes to save the future of baseball in New York Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: Immediately declassify the War Powers Notification you sent to Congress. It is critical that national security matters of such import be shared with the American people. There appears to be no legitimate justification for classifying this notification." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Menendez and Schumer Call on President Trump to Declassify War Powers Act Notification Letter Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "We must work together to stand up to anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred. I am so grateful to the people of all faiths who came to march in New York today to say: No Hate. No Fear. Our Jewish families are welcome here." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's erratic decision-making is risking American safety at home and abroad. Because of his actions, our military is now having to halt operations against ISIS. We need Congress to be a check on President Trump." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I am proud to march with people of all faiths in New York today to say in a united voice: No Hate. No Fear. We will not stand for anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "These are four witnesses to the main charge--that President Trump withheld the aid to benefit himself Mulvaney. Bolton. Duffey. Blair. We need these witnesses & the documents we requested We need the truth. Not a cover-up. Not a nationally televised mock trial with no evidence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'm concerned President Trump's impulsive foreign policy is dragging America into another endless war in the Middle East that will make us less safe. Congress must assert itself. President Trump does not have authority for war with Iran." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump seems hell bent on starting another endless war in the Middle East. He does not have the authority to do so. I plan to fight him tooth and nail on this and intend to support the efforts of Senators Kaine, Sanders, and others. Congress must assert its authority." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The American people deserve a fair trial. If four Republican Senators can join us, we can get the witnesses and documents we requested. You can't have a fair trial without documents and witnesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Soleimani is gone - Good Riddance. But Trump promised to stop failed conflicts and cowboy diplomacy in the region. Did he LIE again? The reckless policies of the administration may plunge America into the mother of all wars in the Middle East. And that would be a disaster." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans, ask yourselves: Would @realDonaldTrump block the release of these emails if he had nothing to hide? Of course not." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 3, 2020 Meng Statement on Killing of Qasem Suleimani Rep.Grace Meng
Jan. 3, 2020 Kathleen Rice, Elected Officials Pledge Action to Combat Anti-Semitic Violence Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 3, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement on Suleimani Strike Rep.Gregory Meeks
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