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July 19, 2019
Tweet - "I just led a delegation of @SenateDems to investigate, inspect, and evaluate conditions for migrants at facilities on our southern border. These conditions are inhumane. These are families fleeing violence, searching for a better life in America."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "We just landed in Texas. The conditions at the border for children and families have been inhumane. And I'm leading a delegation of @SenateDems to investigate, inspect, and evaluate conditions for migrants at facilities on the southern border."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "This is not acceptable. A child telling us he's not able to even brush his teeth in a facility on our southern border. These are human beings, children, kids, families, fleeing violence. This is not who we are."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "What we saw today in facilities at the southern border was unbearable, inhumane, heartbreaking. Migrants and families and kids coming to America searching for a better life CANNOT be treated this way. This is not who we are. This must end. Now."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "Humans being locked in cages. To see these people, coming to America in search of a better life, treated in such inhumane conditions. This is heart-wrenching. This is wrong. This is not who we are. This has to end. Now."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "I'm on the way to Texas leading a delegation of @SenateDems to investigate, inspect, and evaluate conditions for migrants at facilities on our southern border. Follow along today, and we'll tell you about what we've seen."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "The real dangers of Trump's racist rhetoric."
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 18, 2019
Letter to Ms. Hope Hicks - Chairman Nadler Demands that Hope Hicks Clarify Testimony Before House Judiciary Committee
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 18, 2019
Velázquez Seeks Ban on Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 18, 2019
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Reduce Administrative Barriers that Threaten TRIO Funding
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 18, 2019
Pocan Leads Members of Congress in Unveiling Bold Legislation to Fundamentally Reform the Private Equity Industry
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 18, 2019
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement as the Medicaid parity bill for U.S. territories passes committee, one step closer towards becoming law
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 18, 2019
Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues Champion Bipartisan Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 18, 2019
Committee Members Ask Hard-Hitting Questions, Facebook Offers Very Few Answers
Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
July 18, 2019
Medium - Sen Kirsten Gillibrand: Taking the fight to Trump
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
July 18, 2019
Tonko Votes to Increase Worker Paychecks
Rep. Paul Tonko
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "If @realDonaldTrump really wanted to stop the racist 'send her back' chants, he'd tell them to stop! Just like when he claimed to 'disavow' the 'lock her up' chants but later reveled in them John McCain stood up to hateful rhetoric Trump chooses not to"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "A warning for all Americans: Millions downloaded #FaceApp from a Russia-based company. Warn friends and family about the deeply troubling risk that your facial data could fall into the hands of something like Russian intelligence or military."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is missing an opportunity to nominate a fighter for workers, like a union member, to be America's next Labor Secretary. Instead, he has again chosen someone who has proven to put corporate interests over those of worker rights."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "These "doors-off' helicopter tours of New York are NOT worth the risk and can put passengers in danger That's why I pushed for this investigation, and will keep demanding a culture of safety It's coming not a moment too soon, as these flights continue at deep summer discounts"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems will pass the #RaiseTheWageAct today #ForThePeople. Every single hardworking American should earn a living wage. Corporate profits are through the roof. Isn't it time everyday Americans receive a raise?"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2019
Raise the Wage Act
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 18, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 18, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "BREAKING: Senator @GillibrandNY and I just secured a vote for our 9/11 first responders. These are our American heroes. And we'll never stop fighting for them. #Renew911VCF"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission
Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump whipped up a toxic brew of racism, xenophobia, nativism His crowd chanting "send her back" about a member of Congress & US citizen The way he appeals to the worst instincts of some people was despicable--eerily familiar to what happens in dictatorships"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "It is unacceptable that we're once again dealing with delays on legislation to help our 9/11 first responders. Period."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2019
Booker Introduces Bill to Block ICE, CBP Officers from Identifying as Local Police
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 17, 2019
Higgins Joins Bipartisan Colleagues to Introduce NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Bill
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019
Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement on Rep. Green's Article of Impeachment
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 17, 2019
Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, senate democrats unveil new legislation to provide a homeowners' tax deduction for state, local taxes, enabling tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings through charitable deductions
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup of the Humanitarian Standards for Individual in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 17, 2019
Gardner and Gillibrand Call for Vote on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "There are a lot of people in America who feel left behind. Nobody facing job loss or lack of health care feels privileged. But we have to address everyone's suffering--and that means ensuring black and brown families don't bear the burden of institutional racism alone."
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 17, 2019
Committee Passes Set of Bipartisan Bills to Advance Veteran Entrepreneurship
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 17, 2019
Problem Solvers Caucus Praises Consensus Calendar House Passage of Bipartisan Cadillac Tax Repeal Key Utilization of New House Rules
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
July 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Katko, Murphy Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Budget Deal
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 17, 2019
Hearing of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Paul Tonko, Hearing on Scientific Integrity In Federal Agencies
Rep. Paul Tonko
July 17, 2019
Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances Out of Committee
Rep. Paul Tonko
July 17, 2019
Stefanik Statement on House Passage of Intelligence Authorization Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "BIG: Share if you used #FaceApp: The @FBI & @FTC must look into the national security & privacy risks now Because millions of Americans have used it It's owned by a Russia-based company And users are required to provide full, irrevocable access to their personal photos & data"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "So why are you supporting the lawsuit from @realDonaldTrump to end pre-existing condition protections? If you really support the protections, I assume we have your vote on legislation to oppose the lawsuit. Can you help me ask @SenateMajLdr McConnell to bring it up for a vote?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "I just led a delegation of @SenateDems to investigate, inspect, and evaluate conditions for migrants at facilities on our southern border. These conditions are inhumane. These are families fleeing violence, searching for a better life in America."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "We just landed in Texas. The conditions at the border for children and families have been inhumane. And I'm leading a delegation of @SenateDems to investigate, inspect, and evaluate conditions for migrants at facilities on the southern border."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "This is not acceptable. A child telling us he's not able to even brush his teeth in a facility on our southern border. These are human beings, children, kids, families, fleeing violence. This is not who we are."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "What we saw today in facilities at the southern border was unbearable, inhumane, heartbreaking. Migrants and families and kids coming to America searching for a better life CANNOT be treated this way. This is not who we are. This must end. Now."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "Humans being locked in cages. To see these people, coming to America in search of a better life, treated in such inhumane conditions. This is heart-wrenching. This is wrong. This is not who we are. This has to end. Now."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "I'm on the way to Texas leading a delegation of @SenateDems to investigate, inspect, and evaluate conditions for migrants at facilities on our southern border. Follow along today, and we'll tell you about what we've seen."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "The real dangers of Trump's racist rhetoric."
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 18, 2019
Letter to Ms. Hope Hicks - Chairman Nadler Demands that Hope Hicks Clarify Testimony Before House Judiciary Committee
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 18, 2019
Velázquez Seeks Ban on Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 18, 2019
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Reduce Administrative Barriers that Threaten TRIO Funding
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 18, 2019
Pocan Leads Members of Congress in Unveiling Bold Legislation to Fundamentally Reform the Private Equity Industry
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 18, 2019
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement as the Medicaid parity bill for U.S. territories passes committee, one step closer towards becoming law
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 18, 2019
Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues Champion Bipartisan Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 18, 2019
Committee Members Ask Hard-Hitting Questions, Facebook Offers Very Few Answers
Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
July 18, 2019
Medium - Sen Kirsten Gillibrand: Taking the fight to Trump
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
July 18, 2019
Tonko Votes to Increase Worker Paychecks
Rep.Paul Tonko
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "If @realDonaldTrump really wanted to stop the racist 'send her back' chants, he'd tell them to stop! Just like when he claimed to 'disavow' the 'lock her up' chants but later reveled in them John McCain stood up to hateful rhetoric Trump chooses not to"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "A warning for all Americans: Millions downloaded #FaceApp from a Russia-based company. Warn friends and family about the deeply troubling risk that your facial data could fall into the hands of something like Russian intelligence or military."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is missing an opportunity to nominate a fighter for workers, like a union member, to be America's next Labor Secretary. Instead, he has again chosen someone who has proven to put corporate interests over those of worker rights."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "These "doors-off' helicopter tours of New York are NOT worth the risk and can put passengers in danger That's why I pushed for this investigation, and will keep demanding a culture of safety It's coming not a moment too soon, as these flights continue at deep summer discounts"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems will pass the #RaiseTheWageAct today #ForThePeople. Every single hardworking American should earn a living wage. Corporate profits are through the roof. Isn't it time everyday Americans receive a raise?"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2019
Raise the Wage Act
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 18, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 18, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "BREAKING: Senator @GillibrandNY and I just secured a vote for our 9/11 first responders. These are our American heroes. And we'll never stop fighting for them. #Renew911VCF"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission
Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump whipped up a toxic brew of racism, xenophobia, nativism His crowd chanting "send her back" about a member of Congress & US citizen The way he appeals to the worst instincts of some people was despicable--eerily familiar to what happens in dictatorships"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "It is unacceptable that we're once again dealing with delays on legislation to help our 9/11 first responders. Period."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2019
Booker Introduces Bill to Block ICE, CBP Officers from Identifying as Local Police
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 17, 2019
Higgins Joins Bipartisan Colleagues to Introduce NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Bill
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019
Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement on Rep. Green's Article of Impeachment
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 17, 2019
Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, senate democrats unveil new legislation to provide a homeowners' tax deduction for state, local taxes, enabling tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings through charitable deductions
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup of the Humanitarian Standards for Individual in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 17, 2019
Gardner and Gillibrand Call for Vote on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "There are a lot of people in America who feel left behind. Nobody facing job loss or lack of health care feels privileged. But we have to address everyone's suffering--and that means ensuring black and brown families don't bear the burden of institutional racism alone."
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 17, 2019
Committee Passes Set of Bipartisan Bills to Advance Veteran Entrepreneurship
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 17, 2019
Problem Solvers Caucus Praises Consensus Calendar House Passage of Bipartisan Cadillac Tax Repeal Key Utilization of New House Rules
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
July 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Katko, Murphy Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Budget Deal
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 17, 2019
Hearing of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Paul Tonko, Hearing on Scientific Integrity In Federal Agencies
Rep.Paul Tonko
July 17, 2019
Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances Out of Committee
Rep.Paul Tonko
July 17, 2019
Stefanik Statement on House Passage of Intelligence Authorization Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "BIG: Share if you used #FaceApp: The @FBI & @FTC must look into the national security & privacy risks now Because millions of Americans have used it It's owned by a Russia-based company And users are required to provide full, irrevocable access to their personal photos & data"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "So why are you supporting the lawsuit from @realDonaldTrump to end pre-existing condition protections? If you really support the protections, I assume we have your vote on legislation to oppose the lawsuit. Can you help me ask @SenateMajLdr McConnell to bring it up for a vote?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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