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June 18, 2020 Tlaib, Pressley, and Lee Introduce Bill Advancing the Dismantling of Mass Incarceration During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "If we pass an ineffective bill, and the killings continue, and police departments resist change, the wound in our society will not close, it will widen. This is about solving a problem that is taking the lives of Black Americans. The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "This is a wonderful, wonderful day for the young Dreamers, for their families, for the American Dream. They work hard. They are on the frontlines of COVID-19, in the Armed Forces, in school and college. We have always believed in immigration in America. It is part of our soul." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP bill would not have prevented the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, or Eric Garner. If it won't stop future deaths of Black Americans at the hands of the very people meant to protect and serve them, it does not meet the moment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $3 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today, Senator McConnell gave Justin Walker--his former intern--a promotion to the DC Circuit. In the middle of a national public health crisis, Senate Republicans confirmed a judge who opposes our country's health care law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration - Rep. Cisneros Calls for PPP Loan Disclosures as Mnuchin Finally Concedes Need For Transparency Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "During a national movement on racial justice and before we even debate policing reform on the floor, Sen. McConnell will put forward Cory Wilson, a nominee with a hostile record on voting rights. Even by the very low standards of Pres. Trump's judicial nominees, he is appalling." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA. DREAMers are #HereToStay. FACTS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "During these dark times, these two decisions from the Supreme Court this week were a surprising ray of light. LGBTQ+ Americans. Our Dreamers. No discrimination. Embracing immigrants. These are part of our American ideals." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "I literally cried tears of joy when I heard the DACA decision. The wonderful young Dreamers and their families have a huge burden lifted off their shoulders. One day they will become American citizens." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "I get the impression that the Supreme Court didn't like your "arbitrary," "capricious," and lawless actions against the Dreamers. And neither do the American people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Republican bill does nothing on racial profiling or to reform qualified immunity which shields police from accountability for violating Americans' constitutional rights The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment We must act on Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - House Chairs Demand That SBA Immediately Comply With GAO's Oversight of Taxpayer Funds for Coronavirus Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 17, 2020 House Judiciary Committee Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Axne Urges Disclosure of Paycheck Protection Program Data to Protect Use of Taxpayer Dollars Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "DACA gave millions of young immigrants in NY & America the chance to come out of the shadows The vast majority of Americans support protecting Dreamers The Supreme Court should keep hope alive and reverse President Trump's heartless termination of DACA" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Dems have long fought to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund I'm proud we just passed the Great American Outdoors Act to make it a reality For NY and America, this will create jobs, protect public lands & waters, preserve our natural heritage for future generations" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Langevin, Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Retain Top Talent for National Security Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell said he's going to bring the GOP policing proposal to the Senate floor next week. What he doesn't tell you is that he first wants to approve a circuit court judge--Cory Wilson--with a record of hostility towards minority voting rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act just passed the @HouseJudiciary committee. And now it's on to the House Floor next week. This. Time. Will. Be. Different." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Today is a tale of two chambers The House is considering Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act representing comprehensive, strong policing reform, the most forceful in decades The Senate GOP bill's silent on racial profiling, no reforms to qualified immunity, no real accountability" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "For someone who wants to sue everyone he believes wrongs him, President Trump doesn't want to let American citizens sue police officers who violate their constitutional rights? That's just wrong. And Senate Democrats are fighting to change it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "The vast majority of Americans from both political parties support far-reaching reforms. The moment calls for bold action that the House and Senate Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act delivers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Republican proposal is missing meaningful accountability for individual officers' misconduct. Without accountability measures, we're merely exhorting police departments to be better, crossing our fingers, and hoping for the best." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's executive order is a bunch of vague incentives to suggest that police departments change on their own President Trump isn't going to lead on this. He's too busy threatening to sue news orgs over unflattering polls. Senate Democrats are fighting for real reform" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Police reform is essential work." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud of @CentralLaborNYC , the @AFLCIO , and unions across America who are leading the #WorkersFirst Caravan for Racial + Economic Justice. Senator McConnell: For families, people, workers. On real policing reform. On the COVID-19 crisis. No more delay. Let the #SenateActNow!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his press conference demonizing peaceful protesters, airing unjustified grievances, suggesting the expertise that led to the AIDS vaccine will lead to a COVID vaccine when there is no AIDS vaccine! This was his press conference on police reform?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $2.5 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 16, 2020 Schumer: Amid COVID, there is a very troubling 33% surge of domestic violence cases in NY requiring action; senator demands Senate immediately reauthorize Violence Against Women Act that already passed House; law funds Upstate NY shelters, counseling & critical efforts that save lives & gives survivors a second chance Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Lieutenant General Scott Rice, Commanding Officer in the Air National Guard - Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney double down on push to make Stewart Air National Guard base site of new aeromedical evacuation squadron, bringing new jobs, funding & missions to Orange County Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020 Justice in Policing Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Why is it that when it comes to confirming right-wing judges, Senate Republicans always make the time. But when it comes to making real changes to police departments, Senate Republicans are already making excuses? We won't stop fighting for action on the #JusticeInPolicing Act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act will soon run out. The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is expiring. The cost of inaction by Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans will do long term damage to families, to our economy, to people. We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are fighting this health and economic crisis Economists are telling Senate GOP to do something Governors from both parties are pleading for aid Fed Chair Powell--appointed by Pres. Trump--is pushing for another COVID-relief bill When will Senate GOP get the message?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 16, 2020 Following Stefanik Advocacy, Cuomo to Distribute $1 Billion in Medicaid Funding to Counties Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 16, 2020 Stefanik Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Policing Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Pence would not be somebody I'd go to for a medical checkup or for medical advice." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Stefanik Announces over $13 Million for Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Interior Department's Response to Oil & Gas Well Abandonments Related to the COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Congress needs to quickly pass strong and bold legislation with provisions that makes it easier to hold police officers accountable for abuses, and President Trump must commit to signing it into law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance and ban on evictions passed in the CARES Act will soon expire. But Senate Republicans refuse to act. As they delay, America moves closer to a number of cliffs that threaten our economy and families and people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Over 100 economists are telling Congress to pass another relief package "commensurate with the nearly $16 trillion" hole in our economy caused by COVID-19 Millions unemployed, businesses in jeopardy, schools need help When will Senate GOP finally get the message? We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his remarks throwing red meat to his base And one modest executive order will not make up for his years of inflammatory rhetoric and policies designed to roll back progress Congress must act to pass bold policing reform and he must sign it into law" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 As Communities Prepare For Reopening, Gillibrand Pushes For Legislation To Fund And Stabilize Child Care Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "While Pres. Trump's finally acknowledged the need for policing reform--one modest executive order will not make up for his years of inflammatory rhetoric & policies designed to roll back progress Unfortunately, this executive order will not deliver comprehensive meaningful change" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 18, 2020 Tlaib, Pressley, and Lee Introduce Bill Advancing the Dismantling of Mass Incarceration During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "If we pass an ineffective bill, and the killings continue, and police departments resist change, the wound in our society will not close, it will widen. This is about solving a problem that is taking the lives of Black Americans. The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "This is a wonderful, wonderful day for the young Dreamers, for their families, for the American Dream. They work hard. They are on the frontlines of COVID-19, in the Armed Forces, in school and college. We have always believed in immigration in America. It is part of our soul." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP bill would not have prevented the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, or Eric Garner. If it won't stop future deaths of Black Americans at the hands of the very people meant to protect and serve them, it does not meet the moment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $3 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today, Senator McConnell gave Justin Walker--his former intern--a promotion to the DC Circuit. In the middle of a national public health crisis, Senate Republicans confirmed a judge who opposes our country's health care law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration - Rep. Cisneros Calls for PPP Loan Disclosures as Mnuchin Finally Concedes Need For Transparency Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "During a national movement on racial justice and before we even debate policing reform on the floor, Sen. McConnell will put forward Cory Wilson, a nominee with a hostile record on voting rights. Even by the very low standards of Pres. Trump's judicial nominees, he is appalling." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA. DREAMers are #HereToStay. FACTS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "During these dark times, these two decisions from the Supreme Court this week were a surprising ray of light. LGBTQ+ Americans. Our Dreamers. No discrimination. Embracing immigrants. These are part of our American ideals." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "I literally cried tears of joy when I heard the DACA decision. The wonderful young Dreamers and their families have a huge burden lifted off their shoulders. One day they will become American citizens." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "I get the impression that the Supreme Court didn't like your "arbitrary," "capricious," and lawless actions against the Dreamers. And neither do the American people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Republican bill does nothing on racial profiling or to reform qualified immunity which shields police from accountability for violating Americans' constitutional rights The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment We must act on Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - House Chairs Demand That SBA Immediately Comply With GAO's Oversight of Taxpayer Funds for Coronavirus Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 17, 2020 House Judiciary Committee Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Axne Urges Disclosure of Paycheck Protection Program Data to Protect Use of Taxpayer Dollars Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "DACA gave millions of young immigrants in NY & America the chance to come out of the shadows The vast majority of Americans support protecting Dreamers The Supreme Court should keep hope alive and reverse President Trump's heartless termination of DACA" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Dems have long fought to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund I'm proud we just passed the Great American Outdoors Act to make it a reality For NY and America, this will create jobs, protect public lands & waters, preserve our natural heritage for future generations" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Langevin, Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Retain Top Talent for National Security Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell said he's going to bring the GOP policing proposal to the Senate floor next week. What he doesn't tell you is that he first wants to approve a circuit court judge--Cory Wilson--with a record of hostility towards minority voting rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act just passed the @HouseJudiciary committee. And now it's on to the House Floor next week. This. Time. Will. Be. Different." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Today is a tale of two chambers The House is considering Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act representing comprehensive, strong policing reform, the most forceful in decades The Senate GOP bill's silent on racial profiling, no reforms to qualified immunity, no real accountability" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "For someone who wants to sue everyone he believes wrongs him, President Trump doesn't want to let American citizens sue police officers who violate their constitutional rights? That's just wrong. And Senate Democrats are fighting to change it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "The vast majority of Americans from both political parties support far-reaching reforms. The moment calls for bold action that the House and Senate Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act delivers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Republican proposal is missing meaningful accountability for individual officers' misconduct. Without accountability measures, we're merely exhorting police departments to be better, crossing our fingers, and hoping for the best." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's executive order is a bunch of vague incentives to suggest that police departments change on their own President Trump isn't going to lead on this. He's too busy threatening to sue news orgs over unflattering polls. Senate Democrats are fighting for real reform" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Police reform is essential work." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud of @CentralLaborNYC , the @AFLCIO , and unions across America who are leading the #WorkersFirst Caravan for Racial + Economic Justice. Senator McConnell: For families, people, workers. On real policing reform. On the COVID-19 crisis. No more delay. Let the #SenateActNow!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his press conference demonizing peaceful protesters, airing unjustified grievances, suggesting the expertise that led to the AIDS vaccine will lead to a COVID vaccine when there is no AIDS vaccine! This was his press conference on police reform?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $2.5 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 16, 2020 Schumer: Amid COVID, there is a very troubling 33% surge of domestic violence cases in NY requiring action; senator demands Senate immediately reauthorize Violence Against Women Act that already passed House; law funds Upstate NY shelters, counseling & critical efforts that save lives & gives survivors a second chance Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Lieutenant General Scott Rice, Commanding Officer in the Air National Guard - Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney double down on push to make Stewart Air National Guard base site of new aeromedical evacuation squadron, bringing new jobs, funding & missions to Orange County Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020 Justice in Policing Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Why is it that when it comes to confirming right-wing judges, Senate Republicans always make the time. But when it comes to making real changes to police departments, Senate Republicans are already making excuses? We won't stop fighting for action on the #JusticeInPolicing Act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act will soon run out. The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is expiring. The cost of inaction by Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans will do long term damage to families, to our economy, to people. We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are fighting this health and economic crisis Economists are telling Senate GOP to do something Governors from both parties are pleading for aid Fed Chair Powell--appointed by Pres. Trump--is pushing for another COVID-relief bill When will Senate GOP get the message?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 16, 2020 Following Stefanik Advocacy, Cuomo to Distribute $1 Billion in Medicaid Funding to Counties Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 16, 2020 Stefanik Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Policing Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Pence would not be somebody I'd go to for a medical checkup or for medical advice." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Stefanik Announces over $13 Million for Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Interior Department's Response to Oil & Gas Well Abandonments Related to the COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Congress needs to quickly pass strong and bold legislation with provisions that makes it easier to hold police officers accountable for abuses, and President Trump must commit to signing it into law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance and ban on evictions passed in the CARES Act will soon expire. But Senate Republicans refuse to act. As they delay, America moves closer to a number of cliffs that threaten our economy and families and people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Over 100 economists are telling Congress to pass another relief package "commensurate with the nearly $16 trillion" hole in our economy caused by COVID-19 Millions unemployed, businesses in jeopardy, schools need help When will Senate GOP finally get the message? We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his remarks throwing red meat to his base And one modest executive order will not make up for his years of inflammatory rhetoric and policies designed to roll back progress Congress must act to pass bold policing reform and he must sign it into law" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 As Communities Prepare For Reopening, Gillibrand Pushes For Legislation To Fund And Stabilize Child Care Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "While Pres. Trump's finally acknowledged the need for policing reform--one modest executive order will not make up for his years of inflammatory rhetoric & policies designed to roll back progress Unfortunately, this executive order will not deliver comprehensive meaningful change" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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