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June 20, 2019 Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc-- Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "Just spoke on the phone with Luis Alvarez--a hero, an NYPD detective, one of the 9/11 first responders He told me that he hopes we can pass the bill in his lifetime @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Will you commit to a Senate vote as soon as it passes the House?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019 National Gun Violence Awareness Month Rep. Grace Meng
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "We are here because too many American lives have been lost to gun violence 102 people have been killed in mass shootings since the House passed a background checks bill 114 days ago @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Hold a vote on universal background check" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019 Brown Secures China Fentanyl Sanctions in Key Defense Bill Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 20, 2019 Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Block Proposed HUD Rule Prohibiting Families with Mixed Citizenship Status from Receiving Federal Housing Aid Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 20, 2019 Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Bill To Improve Adoption And Foster Care Standards Nationwide Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 20, 2019 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - As Alarming Reports Emerge That Trump Administration Is Risking Unnecessary and Unauthorized War with Iran, Gillibrand Sends Urgent Letter to President Trump, Demands That No U.S. Armed Forces Are Sent To War with Iran without an Explicit Congressional Authorization per the Constitution Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 19, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 19, 2019 Stefanik, Bonamici, Langevin Introduce Bills to Promote Art, Design in STEM Education Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 19, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces the Family Reunification Act of 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 19, 2019 Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 19, 2019 Committee Holds Hearing on Role of Small Businesses in Cannabis Sector Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019 Letter to various Oil Industry organizations - E&C Leaders Launch Investigation Into Oil Companies' Involvement in Rollback of Fuel Economy & Clean Car Standards Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 19, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Chairs DeFazio, Lipinski and 51 House Members Press Amtrak CEO For Answers About Reported Decision to Reduce the Number of Amtrak Police Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 19, 2019 Klobuchar, Cortez Masto, Schumer, Hassan Introduce Legislation to Deter Illegal Robocalls Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 19, 2019 Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 19, 2019 Senators Lankford, Gillibrand and Representatives Huffman, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Adoption Standards Nationwide Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senators Baldwin, Casey, Murphy Warn That ACA and Medicaid Attacks Will Undermine Efforts to Lower Drug Costs for Families Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 19, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 19, 2019 House Approves Velázquez Amendment on Caño Martín Peña Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "If there's one word to describe the state of the Trump administration, it is chaos. The Trump administration's policy at the border is in chaos. The Trump administration's foreign policy is in chaos. And the Trump administration itself is in chaos." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Over 4 in 5 Native Americans experience domestic violence in their lifetime But a loophole in federal law means more than 80% of cases can't be prosecuted at the tribal level The House-passed #VAWA closes that loophole. It's time for the Senate to act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Eric M. Thorson, Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury - Schumer Requests Treasury Inspector General Investigate Administration's Decision to Delay Redesign of Twenty-Dollar Bill Picturing Abolitionist Harriet Tubman Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, President @realDonaldTrump's Administration announced their so-called "Affordable Clean Energy" rule, which is neither affordable nor clean. It's just a giveaway to big polluters, and does nothing to reduce carbon pollution. #DirtyPowerScam" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "We need an investigation into why @USTreasury's delaying the Harriet Tubman redesign of the $20 We don't know the real reason, but we do know @realDonaldTrump has referred to efforts to replace President Jackson on the $20 as "pure political correctness"" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Gabby Giffords unfortunately understands all too well how victims, families, communities across the country are devastated by gun violence @SenateMajLdr McConnell must hold a vote on background checks He can't keep playing politics with Americans' lives" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "New York's climate bill will put our state on a course for a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. It'll be one of the most robust climate policy packages in the world. It should serve as a blueprint for other states to follow. #PassTheCCPA" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velazquez, Hearing on Unlocking Potential: Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Budget Caps Negotiations Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Raskin, Schiff, Sherman Ask GAO to Investigate Noise Impact of FAA's New Flight Routes Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Nadler, Cummings, Thompson Question Legal Basis for Appointment of Ken Cuccinelli as Acting Director Of USCIS Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "The 116th Congress just made history. It's not good. The last time we raised the federal minimum wage was 10 years ago. 10. Years. Ago. That's the longest we've gone without raising the federal minimum wage since FDR was president. Time for Congress to act. Now. #RaiseTheWage" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "I'm excited to say I've joined @RepRaulGrijalva, @NydiaVelazquez, and more to call for rejection of the $8 billion agreement to restructure Puerto Rico's energy system debt that will hammer ratepayers for decades and derail efforts to rebuild with renewable, clean energy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Murray, Dem Senators Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2019 Tweet - ".@NYTimes heartbreakingly documented a 4-mo-old separated from his parents We must be wary of giving additional funding if it's not used to actually secure our border or provide migrants better conditions @SenateDems have commonsense policies to do that" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell and the @SenateGOP have a choice: They can continue to ignore the problem, do nothing, and whistle past @SenateMajLdr McConnell's legislative graveyard. Or they can join us and get serious about securing our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "Our bill targets traffickers in China--illicit fentanyl's largest producer @SenTomCotton @SenSherrodBrown @SenRubioPress @SenatorMenendez @SenatorShaheen @SenToomey @SenMarkey @JohnCornyn @SenCapito @SenGaryPeters @SenFeinstein @MikeCrapo @MarshaBlackburn" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "We all know the Russians interfered in our 2016 elections The Russians & our adversaries want Americans to undermine faith in their democracy Congress must protect our elections Democrats will not let this issue stay buried in @SenateMajLdr McConnell's legislative graveyard" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Klobuchar, Cardin Lead Fight to Stop Voter Intimidation and Deceptive Practices Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to Acting Secretary McAleenan - Nadler, Cummings, Thompson Question Legal Basis for Appointment of Ken Cuccinelli as Acting Director of USCIS Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "A four-month-old boy was separated from his parents. Stories like this are heart-wrenching. The policies that create them, unconscionable. Senate Democrats have proposed commonsense policies to secure our border and provide better conditions for migrants and asylum seekers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Price Gouging of Prescription Diabetes Medication that Places Undue Financial Burden on Patients Rep. Joe Morelle
June 17, 2019 Reps. Espaillat and Brownley Introduce Bill to Make Streets Safer and Encourage Environmentally Friendly Transportation Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. P. Daniel Smith, Acting Director of the National Parks Service - At Historic Grant Cottage, Site Where Legendary Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant Were Completed, Schumer Launches Major Push to Designate Saratoga Gem as A National Historic Landmark; Official Designation Would Be a Boon to Capital Region Tourism Economy Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "As U.S. troops again prepare to deploy to the Middle East, this administration has an obligation to explain to the American people exactly what is happening and why. The American people are rightly skeptical and tired of endless wars in the Middle East." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to Jon Stewart for reuniting with @StephenAtHome to bring our message to the @ColbertLateShow. He's right. It's time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to commit to put a clean bill on the floor for our 9/11 first responders as soon as it passes the House. There is no excuse." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "I'll tell you why. Because 9/11 victims are getting sicker, and the last time this bill came up you delayed. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Ease everyone's worthy concerns right now by committing to put the bill on the floor for a stand-alone vote as soon as the House passes it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 20, 2019 Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc-- Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "Just spoke on the phone with Luis Alvarez--a hero, an NYPD detective, one of the 9/11 first responders He told me that he hopes we can pass the bill in his lifetime @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Will you commit to a Senate vote as soon as it passes the House?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019 National Gun Violence Awareness Month Rep.Grace Meng
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "We are here because too many American lives have been lost to gun violence 102 people have been killed in mass shootings since the House passed a background checks bill 114 days ago @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Hold a vote on universal background check" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019 Brown Secures China Fentanyl Sanctions in Key Defense Bill Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 20, 2019 Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Block Proposed HUD Rule Prohibiting Families with Mixed Citizenship Status from Receiving Federal Housing Aid Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 20, 2019 Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Bill To Improve Adoption And Foster Care Standards Nationwide Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 20, 2019 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - As Alarming Reports Emerge That Trump Administration Is Risking Unnecessary and Unauthorized War with Iran, Gillibrand Sends Urgent Letter to President Trump, Demands That No U.S. Armed Forces Are Sent To War with Iran without an Explicit Congressional Authorization per the Constitution Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 19, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 19, 2019 Stefanik, Bonamici, Langevin Introduce Bills to Promote Art, Design in STEM Education Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 19, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces the Family Reunification Act of 2019 Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 19, 2019 Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 19, 2019 Committee Holds Hearing on Role of Small Businesses in Cannabis Sector Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019 Letter to various Oil Industry organizations - E&C Leaders Launch Investigation Into Oil Companies' Involvement in Rollback of Fuel Economy & Clean Car Standards Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 19, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Chairs DeFazio, Lipinski and 51 House Members Press Amtrak CEO For Answers About Reported Decision to Reduce the Number of Amtrak Police Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 19, 2019 Klobuchar, Cortez Masto, Schumer, Hassan Introduce Legislation to Deter Illegal Robocalls Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 19, 2019 Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 19, 2019 Senators Lankford, Gillibrand and Representatives Huffman, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Adoption Standards Nationwide Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senators Baldwin, Casey, Murphy Warn That ACA and Medicaid Attacks Will Undermine Efforts to Lower Drug Costs for Families Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 19, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 19, 2019 House Approves Velázquez Amendment on Caño Martín Peña Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "If there's one word to describe the state of the Trump administration, it is chaos. The Trump administration's policy at the border is in chaos. The Trump administration's foreign policy is in chaos. And the Trump administration itself is in chaos." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Over 4 in 5 Native Americans experience domestic violence in their lifetime But a loophole in federal law means more than 80% of cases can't be prosecuted at the tribal level The House-passed #VAWA closes that loophole. It's time for the Senate to act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Eric M. Thorson, Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury - Schumer Requests Treasury Inspector General Investigate Administration's Decision to Delay Redesign of Twenty-Dollar Bill Picturing Abolitionist Harriet Tubman Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, President @realDonaldTrump's Administration announced their so-called "Affordable Clean Energy" rule, which is neither affordable nor clean. It's just a giveaway to big polluters, and does nothing to reduce carbon pollution. #DirtyPowerScam" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "We need an investigation into why @USTreasury's delaying the Harriet Tubman redesign of the $20 We don't know the real reason, but we do know @realDonaldTrump has referred to efforts to replace President Jackson on the $20 as "pure political correctness"" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Gabby Giffords unfortunately understands all too well how victims, families, communities across the country are devastated by gun violence @SenateMajLdr McConnell must hold a vote on background checks He can't keep playing politics with Americans' lives" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "New York's climate bill will put our state on a course for a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. It'll be one of the most robust climate policy packages in the world. It should serve as a blueprint for other states to follow. #PassTheCCPA" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2019 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velazquez, Hearing on Unlocking Potential: Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Budget Caps Negotiations Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Raskin, Schiff, Sherman Ask GAO to Investigate Noise Impact of FAA's New Flight Routes Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Nadler, Cummings, Thompson Question Legal Basis for Appointment of Ken Cuccinelli as Acting Director Of USCIS Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "The 116th Congress just made history. It's not good. The last time we raised the federal minimum wage was 10 years ago. 10. Years. Ago. That's the longest we've gone without raising the federal minimum wage since FDR was president. Time for Congress to act. Now. #RaiseTheWage" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "I'm excited to say I've joined @RepRaulGrijalva, @NydiaVelazquez, and more to call for rejection of the $8 billion agreement to restructure Puerto Rico's energy system debt that will hammer ratepayers for decades and derail efforts to rebuild with renewable, clean energy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Murray, Dem Senators Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2019 Tweet - ".@NYTimes heartbreakingly documented a 4-mo-old separated from his parents We must be wary of giving additional funding if it's not used to actually secure our border or provide migrants better conditions @SenateDems have commonsense policies to do that" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell and the @SenateGOP have a choice: They can continue to ignore the problem, do nothing, and whistle past @SenateMajLdr McConnell's legislative graveyard. Or they can join us and get serious about securing our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "Our bill targets traffickers in China--illicit fentanyl's largest producer @SenTomCotton @SenSherrodBrown @SenRubioPress @SenatorMenendez @SenatorShaheen @SenToomey @SenMarkey @JohnCornyn @SenCapito @SenGaryPeters @SenFeinstein @MikeCrapo @MarshaBlackburn" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "We all know the Russians interfered in our 2016 elections The Russians & our adversaries want Americans to undermine faith in their democracy Congress must protect our elections Democrats will not let this issue stay buried in @SenateMajLdr McConnell's legislative graveyard" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2019 Klobuchar, Cardin Lead Fight to Stop Voter Intimidation and Deceptive Practices Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to Acting Secretary McAleenan - Nadler, Cummings, Thompson Question Legal Basis for Appointment of Ken Cuccinelli as Acting Director of USCIS Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "A four-month-old boy was separated from his parents. Stories like this are heart-wrenching. The policies that create them, unconscionable. Senate Democrats have proposed commonsense policies to secure our border and provide better conditions for migrants and asylum seekers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Price Gouging of Prescription Diabetes Medication that Places Undue Financial Burden on Patients Rep.Joe Morelle
June 17, 2019 Reps. Espaillat and Brownley Introduce Bill to Make Streets Safer and Encourage Environmentally Friendly Transportation Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. P. Daniel Smith, Acting Director of the National Parks Service - At Historic Grant Cottage, Site Where Legendary Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant Were Completed, Schumer Launches Major Push to Designate Saratoga Gem as A National Historic Landmark; Official Designation Would Be a Boon to Capital Region Tourism Economy Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "As U.S. troops again prepare to deploy to the Middle East, this administration has an obligation to explain to the American people exactly what is happening and why. The American people are rightly skeptical and tired of endless wars in the Middle East." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to Jon Stewart for reuniting with @StephenAtHome to bring our message to the @ColbertLateShow. He's right. It's time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to commit to put a clean bill on the floor for our 9/11 first responders as soon as it passes the House. There is no excuse." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "I'll tell you why. Because 9/11 victims are getting sicker, and the last time this bill came up you delayed. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Ease everyone's worthy concerns right now by committing to put the bill on the floor for a stand-alone vote as soon as the House passes it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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