| Sept. 19, 2019
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Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Urges FCC to Reject Plans that Imperil the Universal Service Fund
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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New York Congressmembers Object to Proposed SNAP Rule Set to Take Food Away From 87,000 New Yorkers
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Raskin Urges President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Statement From Congressman Joe Morelle on Passage of Bipartisan Continuing Resolution to Extend Federal Funding and Avoid Government Shutdown
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Stefanik Leads Older Americans Act Reauthorization
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Stefanik Signs Letter to DOJ Opposing New York's Green Light Law with New York Republican Delegation
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Our agricultural relief program should help ALL farmers suffering price declines or natural disasters But the president turned it into a giant slush fund--sending too much to foreign agri-businesses & the wrong crops Now we won requirements to bring transparency & accountability"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Crow Seeks to Improve SBA Programs for Small Business Innovation
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reps. Pressley, Wexton Slam Carson's Latest Attack on Transgender Americans
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Eventually, President @realDonaldTrump, @SenateMajLdr McConnell, and Senate Republicans have to make a choice: Are they going to listen to the American people or cave to the NRA? It's time to put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. Now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - ".@RepAOC and these civil rights groups are right. Congress should not enact banking reform alone and think the job is done. We need decriminalization at the federal level, criminal justice reform, and investment in opportunity for minority & women-owned small businesses."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Jews shouldn't fear for their safety wearing a kippah on the streets of Brooklyn. This vile bigotry has no place anywhere in the world, and certainly not in my borough."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The Pentagon just warned of dire outcomes if the money to fund military projects is not provided and goes instead to @realDonaldTrump's ineffective, expensive border wall. Without this funding, the safety and education of military personnel and their families will be at risk."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "93% of Americans support universal background checks. More than 145 CEOs support universal background checks. More than 200 mayors support universal background checks. And what about you, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Thrilled @CityRochesterNY's former inner-loop is filling up with new development thanks to federal funding I pushed for to remove the loop & help drive downtown to new heights Can't wait to see @GevaTheatre & @PathStoneCorp partner on this new hub"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Dr. Emily Clyburn was a fighter for education and a fighter for equal rights in South Carolina and across America. I'm heartbroken to hear of her passing. I am praying for @WhipClyburn, her children, and her entire family today. Rest in peace, Emily."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump missed an opportunity to nominate a fighter for workers--like a union member--to be Labor Secretary. Instead, the president chose Eugene Scalia, someone who has proven to put corporate interests over worker rights. #SecretaryOfCorporateInterests"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Today's @OversightDems hearing marks an important moment in the fight for #DCStatehood. We have to keep up this fight for District residents to have full representation in Congress."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Schumer pushes to supercharge semiconductor industry in Malta; in personal meeting with Globalfoundries CEO Thomas Caulfield, senator emphasizes the importance of further growth in upstate semiconductor production, receives word that the future is bright
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "After months of resistance, @SenateMajLdr McConnell finally agreed to support our request for additional election security funding. It's a step, but nowhere near what's needed. We can't continue to sit on our hands while our adversaries try to replicate what Putin did in 2016."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces Application Period Now Open for Fourth Round of $40 Million Better Buffalo Fund
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Congressman Levin's Bill to Support Family Caregivers Clears Committee
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Amid Heightened Geopolitical Turmoil, Rep. Jason Crow Helps Relaunch National Security Task Force
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Casey, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tonko Selected Among Colleagues to Negotiate Defense Bill Between House and Senate
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Stefanik Named Conferee for FY2020 NDAA
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Velázquez Pushes for Improvements to SBA's 8(a) Program
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration is planning to finalize a rule that would block any state from getting ahead of the federal government to deal with carbon pollution from cars. President @realDonaldTrump's position is essentially: "No California, I insist that you pollute more.""
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Espaillat, Langevin, Grijalva Introduce Spell Act to Address Dramatic Shortage of Teachers of English Learners
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "It's incumbent on us all to make sure Native Americans get nothing less than full justice under law My hope by putting Chief Standing Bear's statue in the Capitol is that all who walk these halls will recognize him as a civil rights leader & see the power of our common humanity"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "RT if you agree: The energy these students with @350 are taking to the streets when they rally on climate change is incredible. I'm so proud to meet with them to talk about how climate change will affect all of us."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "No surprise: stealing $3.6 billion from the Department of Defense for an ineffective, expensive southern border wall weakens America's national security and puts the health, safety and education of military personnel and their families lives at risk."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Foreign adversaries are lining up to attempt what Putin was able to do in 2016. With the presidential campaign to begin in earnest next year, the time is now to safeguard our elections from foreign interference."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "The Senate voted to confirm Robert Destro as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor But Destro has vocally opposed the movement for LGBTQ equality Typical of Trump's admin--they nominated someone whose record is opposed to the job's mission Unreal"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Reps. Gabbard, McBath, and Hayes School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote, Gains Support from Several National Organizations
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "There is no excuse for denying our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico the funding they need to recover Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to stop @realDonaldTrump from taking money from projects in Puerto Rico to fund his expensive ineffective border wall"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Schumer reveals: Local schools & govts from Syracuse to Hudson Valley remain under threat of sophisticated ransomware attacks that hold personal info hostage, or even sell it; senator says legislation to beef up enforcement must be passed and FBI must step in to pinpoint culprit ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "If President @realDonaldTrump is allowed to take money from Congress and put it wherever he wants including for his ineffective, expensive border wall, and then we just give it back to him--what's the point? Democrats won't vote for that ridiculous precedent."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Oversight of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Exactly."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Chairman Nadler and Ranking Member Collins Express Concerns About Trade Agreement Language Mirroring Section 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Wyden, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - With Less Than Two Weeks To Go Until National Flood Insurance Program Expires, Gillibrand Urges Senate To Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program Immediately; Ensure Any Legislation Includes Her Reforms To End Problems Plaguing Broken And Corrupt System
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Enhance Resources for the Deaf-Blind Community
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Stefanik Signs Letter to Mayor De Blasio Opposing Proposed Flavored Milk Ban
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rubio Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to GAO Urging Investigation into Burdensome Budget Practice
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tonko Teams Up with Renowned Local Expert to Call for National Investigation of Faulty Circuit Breakers
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Chris Pilkerton, Acting Admin. and General Counsel of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to SBA on Burdensome Budget Practice
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces Members of the New Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Tonight, Democrats will hold the Senate floor into the evening to share the stories of families shattered by gun violence, the stories of our constituents, and demand that @SenateMajLdr McConnell and @realDonaldTrump join us in working to pass meaningful gun safety legislation."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Long gone are the days that Senate Republicans can just bury their heads in the sand and ignore that more than 30,000 Americans are killed by a gun every year. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: What will you do? It's time to vote on the House-passed, universal background checks bill."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Republicans have chosen to back @realDonaldTrump's demand for $12 billion in funding for his ineffective border wall, taken from other sources: medical research, opioid treatment, funding intended for our military, their families, & their kids. Mexico, oddly, isn't chipping in."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Enough is enough. Too many Americans are losing their lives to gun violence. The universal background checks bill passed the House the 202 days ago. And it has been buried in @SenateMajLdr McConnell's legislative graveyard ever since. It's time for action. #EndGunViolence"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "$244,447.91 That's how much the health care sabotage by President @realDonaldTrump and his administration cost just one family. Just one. That's a scam. American families deserve real health care, not junk insurance plans."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Cokie Roberts's passing is a tremendous loss for her friends, her family, her profession, and her country. She was a pioneer who led the way for so many women in journalism who came after her."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Will you listen to the business community, @SenateMajLdr McConnell? Because America's CEOs are demanding action. It's time to bring universal background checks to the floor for a vote to save lives."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's Pentagon is right: This ineffective border wall is expensive."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "BIG: Senate Democrats are taking to the floor into the evening to demand action on gun violence. The House-passed, bipartisan background checks bill has been buried in @SenateMajLdr's legislative graveyard for 202 days. It's time to act. Now. #EndGunViolence"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "See you soon, Chris! #EndGunViolence"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Gun Control Measures
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Gun Control Measures
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Democrats held the Senate floor tonight on behalf of millions of Americans across the country crying out for action on gun violence. "Thoughts and prayers" doesn't cut it. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: What will you do?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Hon. Greg Walden, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Addressing primary care doctor needs
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Letter to Mayor de Blasio - Brindisi Reveals: Rash Thinking by NYC Officials Could Spoil Thousands of AG Jobs Across Upstate, Including Our Area; Congressman Pushes to Prevent Ban on Kids' Milk Choices Before It's Too Late; Health is Moderation Not Bans
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee leaders demand answers from EPA on agency's efforts to systemically weaken the role of science
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Two telecom companies owned & controlled by the Chinese Communist Party are operating in America A potential national security threat Given the Chinese Communist Party's predatory cyber-attacks & its role in economic espionage, the @FCC must review"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "What Democrats are asking for is to make sure service members and their families are not paying the bill for an expensive, ineffective border wall--a wall that @realDonaldTrump promised Mexico would pay for."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act,
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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