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July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 16, 2020 Meng Immigration Amendment Passes Key House Committee Rep. Grace Meng
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer reveals: After months of fighting pandemic on the frontlines Putnam hospital strapped for cash & overlooked by Feds for millions in critical recovery $$$ for PPE, testing, & more due to bureaucratic guidelines; Schumer calls on Feds to immediately give Putnam hospital their fair share Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Bipartisan Lawmakers Support Expanded Sanctions to Stop Completion of Nord Stream 2 Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 16, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic continues to impact the Adirondack - Capital Region economy, small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; flanked by Albany & Warren County business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Hudson Valley schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Orange County school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Chairman Nadler Introduces Coronavirus Containment Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "We shouldn't have to say this. But Betsy DeVos and the White House don't get it. Our. Children. Are. Not. Expendable." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 15, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Visits The Trudeau Institute, Calls For Legislation To Invest In Workforce Training And Protect American Jobs In Response To COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 15, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Visits PRG Scenic Technologies, Calls For Legislation To Invest In Workforce Training And Protect American Jobs In Response To COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 15, 2020 Suozzi, King, Curran, Bellone Join Local Officials to Call on Senate to Pass Federal COVID-19 Assistance for States, Counties, Localities, and Schools Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
July 15, 2020 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Reestablishes U.S. Global Climate Leadership in House Appropriations Bill Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 15, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Introduces Legislation to Create Massive Jobs Training Program to Combat Covid-19 Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
July 15, 2020 Velázquez Looks for Lasting Solutions for Small Business Recovery Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 15, 2020 Chairman Sires and Vice Chair Meeks Call for Immediate Declaration of Results in Guyana Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. We can get COVID-19 much more under control if we all wear one." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Gillibrand Joins Bipartisan Call To Invest $5.6 Billion In COVID-19 Vaccine Development And Support Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2020 Higgins Announces Over $600,000 in Federal Funding to Assist Nfta in Operating Metro Bus Service During Covid-19 Rep. Joe Morelle
July 15, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Visits Central Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired (CABVI), Calls For Legislation To Invest In Workforce Training And Protect American Jobs In Response To COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Peter Navarro could've used the DPA to increase PPE production months ago. They failed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is once again coddling corporate polluters instead of fighting for the public's health and clean air and clean water." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "We all want our schools to reopen. But if we want to keep our students and teachers safe, we need MORE federal funding. I was proud to stand with our schools in Attica, NY to push for $175B in the next COVID-relief bill for the goal of safely reopening K-12 schools for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds North Country schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for North Country districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 15, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds, Western NY schools might not be able to safely reopen; mounting costs, such as PPE and internet connectivity, could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for WNY school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Schumer: Southern Tier institutions of higher education face massive budget shortfalls and new costs amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus & get Southern Tier schools the support they need Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Environmental reviews under NEPA give communities of color, indigenous people, and the poor a voice to fight back against pollution-creating projects in their backyards. Pres. Trump is making clear his total disregard for our environment and for racial and environmental justice." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 In Big Flats, Schumer announces major two-prong push to get Fed funds to Southern Tier small businesses and schools; funds will aid in speedy and safe reopening to get region's economy back on its feet; surrounded by small business owners and education officials from around the Southern Tier, Schumer announces push to rev up Southern Tier's recovery from COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Titus and Lee Urge Department of Labor to Assist State Workforce Agencies Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Carper, Van Hollen Lead Democratic Senators in Push for Interior to Reverse Course on Harmful Migratory Bird Treaty Act Changes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 14, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces New COVID Rental Assistance Program Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 14, 2020 Statement by Congressman Brian Higgins on Extension of The Border Restrictions Between the United States and Canada Rep. Joe Morelle
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Castro, Scott, Others Urge Department of Labor to Reverse Work Visa Ban Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Congressman Panetta Calls on DHS for Protections for Immigrant Survivors of Crimes Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the US Department of Labor - Congressman Gonzalez and Others Urge Department of Labor to Reverse Work Visa Ban Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Davis, University Officials Support Rescission of ICE Guidance Threatening the Legal Status of International Students Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Right now--millions of unemployed Americans are at risk because of Senate GOP inaction @RonWyden and I are fighting for our plan to give families income stability and make sure expanded unemployment benefits are there as long as this crisis continues" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump stood by and did nothing as the Chinese Communist Party violated human rights in Hong Kong. That's why Dems in the Senate and House fought to pass the Hong Kong Autonomy Act to force him to take action against the Chinese Communist Party." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Leadership (or the lack thereof) Matters. Just ask the people of Florida who are being overrun by #COVID19. VOTE. Like your life depends on it. Your quality of life absolutely depends on it." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "We all want our schools to reopen But if we want to keep our students and teachers safe, we need MORE federal funding I'm standing with our schools in Victor, New York to push for $175 billion in the next COVID-relief bill for the goal of safely reopening K-12 schools for all" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would create good-paying, clean energy jobs. It's supported by a diverse coalition of environmental, labor, & auto leaders. I'm proud it's included in Joe Biden's climate plan. Fighting climate change is a top priority for Dems in Congress." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the middle of a pandemic that has killed more than 130,000 Americans, but President Trump and the Republicans are still suing to take away health coverage from tens of millions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to all-electric vehicles on the road by 2040, a serious breakthrough in our fight against climate change. And I'm so proud it's included in Joe Biden's climate plan." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "The proposed Trump rule to deport foreign students deserved what it got--a big red "F" It was cruel and counterproductive and hurt students, universities, and the communities around them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Schumer unveils plan to restore Long Island homeowners' full SALT tax deduction in upcoming, "COVID-4' coronavirus response legislation; the harmful cap on the deduction is costing LI'ers tens-of-thousands of dollars & they need that money now, more than ever Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Date Title Politician
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 16, 2020 Meng Immigration Amendment Passes Key House Committee Rep.Grace Meng
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer reveals: After months of fighting pandemic on the frontlines Putnam hospital strapped for cash & overlooked by Feds for millions in critical recovery $$$ for PPE, testing, & more due to bureaucratic guidelines; Schumer calls on Feds to immediately give Putnam hospital their fair share Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Bipartisan Lawmakers Support Expanded Sanctions to Stop Completion of Nord Stream 2 Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 16, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic continues to impact the Adirondack - Capital Region economy, small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; flanked by Albany & Warren County business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Hudson Valley schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Orange County school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Chairman Nadler Introduces Coronavirus Containment Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "We shouldn't have to say this. But Betsy DeVos and the White House don't get it. Our. Children. Are. Not. Expendable." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 15, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Visits The Trudeau Institute, Calls For Legislation To Invest In Workforce Training And Protect American Jobs In Response To COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 15, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Visits PRG Scenic Technologies, Calls For Legislation To Invest In Workforce Training And Protect American Jobs In Response To COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 15, 2020 Suozzi, King, Curran, Bellone Join Local Officials to Call on Senate to Pass Federal COVID-19 Assistance for States, Counties, Localities, and Schools Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
July 15, 2020 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Reestablishes U.S. Global Climate Leadership in House Appropriations Bill Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 15, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Introduces Legislation to Create Massive Jobs Training Program to Combat Covid-19 Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
July 15, 2020 Velázquez Looks for Lasting Solutions for Small Business Recovery Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 15, 2020 Chairman Sires and Vice Chair Meeks Call for Immediate Declaration of Results in Guyana Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. We can get COVID-19 much more under control if we all wear one." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Gillibrand Joins Bipartisan Call To Invest $5.6 Billion In COVID-19 Vaccine Development And Support Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2020 Higgins Announces Over $600,000 in Federal Funding to Assist Nfta in Operating Metro Bus Service During Covid-19 Rep.Joe Morelle
July 15, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Visits Central Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired (CABVI), Calls For Legislation To Invest In Workforce Training And Protect American Jobs In Response To COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Peter Navarro could've used the DPA to increase PPE production months ago. They failed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is once again coddling corporate polluters instead of fighting for the public's health and clean air and clean water." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "We all want our schools to reopen. But if we want to keep our students and teachers safe, we need MORE federal funding. I was proud to stand with our schools in Attica, NY to push for $175B in the next COVID-relief bill for the goal of safely reopening K-12 schools for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds North Country schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for North Country districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 15, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds, Western NY schools might not be able to safely reopen; mounting costs, such as PPE and internet connectivity, could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for WNY school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Schumer: Southern Tier institutions of higher education face massive budget shortfalls and new costs amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus & get Southern Tier schools the support they need Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Environmental reviews under NEPA give communities of color, indigenous people, and the poor a voice to fight back against pollution-creating projects in their backyards. Pres. Trump is making clear his total disregard for our environment and for racial and environmental justice." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 In Big Flats, Schumer announces major two-prong push to get Fed funds to Southern Tier small businesses and schools; funds will aid in speedy and safe reopening to get region's economy back on its feet; surrounded by small business owners and education officials from around the Southern Tier, Schumer announces push to rev up Southern Tier's recovery from COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Titus and Lee Urge Department of Labor to Assist State Workforce Agencies Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Carper, Van Hollen Lead Democratic Senators in Push for Interior to Reverse Course on Harmful Migratory Bird Treaty Act Changes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 14, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces New COVID Rental Assistance Program Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 14, 2020 Statement by Congressman Brian Higgins on Extension of The Border Restrictions Between the United States and Canada Rep.Joe Morelle
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Castro, Scott, Others Urge Department of Labor to Reverse Work Visa Ban Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Congressman Panetta Calls on DHS for Protections for Immigrant Survivors of Crimes Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the US Department of Labor - Congressman Gonzalez and Others Urge Department of Labor to Reverse Work Visa Ban Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Davis, University Officials Support Rescission of ICE Guidance Threatening the Legal Status of International Students Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Davis, Emmer Lead Group of 41 Lawmakers in Urging Additional Federal Relief for Child Care Providers Nationwide Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Right now--millions of unemployed Americans are at risk because of Senate GOP inaction @RonWyden and I are fighting for our plan to give families income stability and make sure expanded unemployment benefits are there as long as this crisis continues" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump stood by and did nothing as the Chinese Communist Party violated human rights in Hong Kong. That's why Dems in the Senate and House fought to pass the Hong Kong Autonomy Act to force him to take action against the Chinese Communist Party." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Leadership (or the lack thereof) Matters. Just ask the people of Florida who are being overrun by #COVID19. VOTE. Like your life depends on it. Your quality of life absolutely depends on it." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "We all want our schools to reopen But if we want to keep our students and teachers safe, we need MORE federal funding I'm standing with our schools in Victor, New York to push for $175 billion in the next COVID-relief bill for the goal of safely reopening K-12 schools for all" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would create good-paying, clean energy jobs. It's supported by a diverse coalition of environmental, labor, & auto leaders. I'm proud it's included in Joe Biden's climate plan. Fighting climate change is a top priority for Dems in Congress." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the middle of a pandemic that has killed more than 130,000 Americans, but President Trump and the Republicans are still suing to take away health coverage from tens of millions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to all-electric vehicles on the road by 2040, a serious breakthrough in our fight against climate change. And I'm so proud it's included in Joe Biden's climate plan." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "The proposed Trump rule to deport foreign students deserved what it got--a big red "F" It was cruel and counterproductive and hurt students, universities, and the communities around them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Schumer unveils plan to restore Long Island homeowners' full SALT tax deduction in upcoming, "COVID-4' coronavirus response legislation; the harmful cap on the deduction is costing LI'ers tens-of-thousands of dollars & they need that money now, more than ever Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
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