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May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democratic Leaders Demand DHS and ICE Halt Deportations of Unaccompanied Children and Guarantee Due Process Protections Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Police, firefighters, doctors, nurses, EMS, transit & teachers are essential. More public employees were laid off in April than during the entire Great Recession. McConnell wants states to declare bankruptcy. #HeroesAct will keep essential workers employed. Pass. The. Bill." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 26, 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 - Schumer, Velázquez, Meng, Engel, other lawmakers seek PPP eligibility for housing co-ops Rep. Grace Meng, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stefanik Urges Uninterrupted Operation of the H-2B Non-immigrant Seasonal Guest Worker Program Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every day, we are seeing more examples of how President Trump--enabled by Senate Republicans--has been abusing this pandemic to eliminate honest, independent public servants and inspectors general who are willing to speak truth to power." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce: New York's nursing homes to receive $394 million in emergency funding to keep the frontline against the virus going strong; New York gets greatest amount of federal funding Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 26, 2020 Reps. Delgado and Tonko Discuss Support for Small Businesses at Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 26, 2020 Stefanik, Crow Introduce Legislation to Prioritize Biodefense Response and Prevention Planning Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 26, 2020 Meng Delivers PPE to Constituents Rep. Grace Meng
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are sick and dying Americans can't afford rent, have lost their jobs, can't put food on the table to feed their families But Senator McConnell is just brushing them off by telling them he'll be ready to get back to helping them in "the next month or so"?! Unacceptable" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau - Senators to Census Bureau: Count Those Experiencing Homelessness During Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Costa Calls on Secretary Pompeo for Enhanced Transatlantic Cooperation Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill Rep. Grace Meng, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "The family of Ahmaud Arbery deserves justice. That is why I joined @SenBooker and @RepPressley in calling on the DOJ to investigate. And now the DOJ must carry out a full, impartial, and prompt investigation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "To reopen our economy safely, we need testing to be free, accurate, reliable, and accompanied by tools like contact tracing so we can slow the spread of the virus and prevent outbreaks. Senator McConnell must stop obstructing the House-passed Heroes Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "After six months and nearly 100,000 lives lost, the Trump administration still does not have a serious plan for increasing testing to stop the spread of the virus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer, Pallone and Murray Joint Statement on the Trump Administration's Disappointing National Testing Strategy Report Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 25th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "This disappointing report from the Trump administration confirms that President Trump's national testing strategy is to deny the truth that there aren't enough tests and supplies, to reject responsibility, and to dump the burden onto the states." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2020 Tweet - ""They were not simply names on a list. They were us." My heart breaks for the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families and friends and loved ones." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2020 Tweet - "To the Class of 2020 Congratulations on all your hard work as you graduate from college! You are our future leaders--we have faith in you As we work to overcome this pandemic--we need your help to rebuild even stronger than before Good Luck! Godspeed! A digital address to you:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin's response to COVID-19 has been inadequate from the beginning Tomorrow, they're required to submit a national testing strategy We'll review it with a fine tooth comb to make sure it outlines in detail how they will ensure every American who needs a test gets one" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Senate Republicans want to kick millions off their earned unemployment benefits in this crisis--even making Americans with pre-existing conditions choose between their lives & paychecks. We must act! This is why the House passed a bill with urgent & necessary help." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 23rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "To the SBA: In the CARES Act, the PPP program ensured nonprofits that meet the qualifications would be eligible for help. You need to stop the ideologically-driven action against Planned Parenthood's local health centers to score political points for the Trump admin." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Duckworth, Warren, Markey and Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prepare for Simultaneous Peaks of 2020 Flu Season, COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Resolution Recognizing Efforts of USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy During COVID-19 Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 22, 2020 Reschenthaler Leads Congressional Effort to Honor USNS Mercy, USNS Comfort COVID-19 Response Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 22nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Chinese Communist Party's action in Hong Kong should surprise no one. It's a violation of China's commitments to the people of Hong Kong. Pres. Trump has consistently failed to stand up for them when they needed U.S. leadership. He's ceding U.S. leadership to Pres. Xi." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "This shows the original VA study on hydroxychloroquine everyone was concerned over is just the beginning This drug may be useless or even harmful for COVID-19 patients, but the VA continues to administer it to hundreds of vets Why are we just learning this? We need answers NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 Letter to Assistant Secretary Elinore F. McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use of the DHH and and Dr. Richard McKeon, Chief of Suicide Prevention Branch of Center for Mental Health Services - Pingree, 43 Bipartisan Members Urge Trump Admin to Preserve Mental Health Services for LGBTQ Youth Throughout Pandemic Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Gillibrand Joins Push To Fund Gun Violence Prevention And Support Programs Amidst Covid-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to William Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation - Tonko, Delgado & Maloney Call on Amtrak to Protect Hudson River Access Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has not scheduled a single vote on legislation related to COVID-19 in the entire month of May." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 After months of tireless advocacy for rural relief, Schumer, Gillibrand announce $1.2 million in emergency federal funding for rural health clinics for COVID-19 testing Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: We just fought for the Senate to pass a bill to sanction the Chinese Communist Party for the their human rights abuses against the Uighurs. You need to act to hold China accountable for their human rights abuses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York State - Reps. Nadler and Jeffries Lead Letter to Gov. Cuomo Urging Him To Take Further Steps To Limit the Spread of COVID-19 in New York Correctional Facilities Rep. Grace Meng, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Scott Gast, Deputy Counsel to the President - Menendez, Warren, Colleagues Request Newly Appointed "Therapeutics Czar" to Divest from Financial Interest, Resign to Boards of any Pharmaceutical, Medical and Biotech Companies Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2020 Chair Grijalva Leads Introduction of "Amendments to PROMESA Act" to Stabilize Puerto Rican Economy, Stop Austerity Cuts, Guarantee Services Funding Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 22, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Nadler, Hearing on COVID-19 in Prisons & Jails Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Sires, Castro, Pallone Lead Letter Demanding Answers on ICE's Deportation of Héctor García Mendoza Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is the opposite of what happened. The House this month passed a major bill to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. But Senator McConnell has held no votes on legislation on the Senate floor in May related to COVID-19." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 21, 2020 Cicilline, Colleagues Urge Senate to Take Up Heroes Act Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Date Title Politician
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democratic Leaders Demand DHS and ICE Halt Deportations of Unaccompanied Children and Guarantee Due Process Protections Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Police, firefighters, doctors, nurses, EMS, transit & teachers are essential. More public employees were laid off in April than during the entire Great Recession. McConnell wants states to declare bankruptcy. #HeroesAct will keep essential workers employed. Pass. The. Bill." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 26, 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 - Schumer, Velázquez, Meng, Engel, other lawmakers seek PPP eligibility for housing co-ops Rep.Grace Meng, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stefanik Urges Uninterrupted Operation of the H-2B Non-immigrant Seasonal Guest Worker Program Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Every day, we are seeing more examples of how President Trump--enabled by Senate Republicans--has been abusing this pandemic to eliminate honest, independent public servants and inspectors general who are willing to speak truth to power." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce: New York's nursing homes to receive $394 million in emergency funding to keep the frontline against the virus going strong; New York gets greatest amount of federal funding Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 26, 2020 Reps. Delgado and Tonko Discuss Support for Small Businesses at Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 26, 2020 Stefanik, Crow Introduce Legislation to Prioritize Biodefense Response and Prevention Planning Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 26, 2020 Meng Delivers PPE to Constituents Rep.Grace Meng
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are sick and dying Americans can't afford rent, have lost their jobs, can't put food on the table to feed their families But Senator McConnell is just brushing them off by telling them he'll be ready to get back to helping them in "the next month or so"?! Unacceptable" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau - Senators to Census Bureau: Count Those Experiencing Homelessness During Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Costa Calls on Secretary Pompeo for Enhanced Transatlantic Cooperation Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill Rep.Grace Meng, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "The family of Ahmaud Arbery deserves justice. That is why I joined @SenBooker and @RepPressley in calling on the DOJ to investigate. And now the DOJ must carry out a full, impartial, and prompt investigation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "To reopen our economy safely, we need testing to be free, accurate, reliable, and accompanied by tools like contact tracing so we can slow the spread of the virus and prevent outbreaks. Senator McConnell must stop obstructing the House-passed Heroes Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "After six months and nearly 100,000 lives lost, the Trump administration still does not have a serious plan for increasing testing to stop the spread of the virus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer, Pallone and Murray Joint Statement on the Trump Administration's Disappointing National Testing Strategy Report Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 25th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "This disappointing report from the Trump administration confirms that President Trump's national testing strategy is to deny the truth that there aren't enough tests and supplies, to reject responsibility, and to dump the burden onto the states." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2020 Tweet - ""They were not simply names on a list. They were us." My heart breaks for the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families and friends and loved ones." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2020 Tweet - "To the Class of 2020 Congratulations on all your hard work as you graduate from college! You are our future leaders--we have faith in you As we work to overcome this pandemic--we need your help to rebuild even stronger than before Good Luck! Godspeed! A digital address to you:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin's response to COVID-19 has been inadequate from the beginning Tomorrow, they're required to submit a national testing strategy We'll review it with a fine tooth comb to make sure it outlines in detail how they will ensure every American who needs a test gets one" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Senate Republicans want to kick millions off their earned unemployment benefits in this crisis--even making Americans with pre-existing conditions choose between their lives & paychecks. We must act! This is why the House passed a bill with urgent & necessary help." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 23rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "To the SBA: In the CARES Act, the PPP program ensured nonprofits that meet the qualifications would be eligible for help. You need to stop the ideologically-driven action against Planned Parenthood's local health centers to score political points for the Trump admin." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Duckworth, Warren, Markey and Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prepare for Simultaneous Peaks of 2020 Flu Season, COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Resolution Recognizing Efforts of USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy During COVID-19 Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 22, 2020 Reschenthaler Leads Congressional Effort to Honor USNS Mercy, USNS Comfort COVID-19 Response Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 22nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Chinese Communist Party's action in Hong Kong should surprise no one. It's a violation of China's commitments to the people of Hong Kong. Pres. Trump has consistently failed to stand up for them when they needed U.S. leadership. He's ceding U.S. leadership to Pres. Xi." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "This shows the original VA study on hydroxychloroquine everyone was concerned over is just the beginning This drug may be useless or even harmful for COVID-19 patients, but the VA continues to administer it to hundreds of vets Why are we just learning this? We need answers NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 Letter to Assistant Secretary Elinore F. McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use of the DHH and and Dr. Richard McKeon, Chief of Suicide Prevention Branch of Center for Mental Health Services - Pingree, 43 Bipartisan Members Urge Trump Admin to Preserve Mental Health Services for LGBTQ Youth Throughout Pandemic Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Gillibrand Joins Push To Fund Gun Violence Prevention And Support Programs Amidst Covid-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to William Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation - Tonko, Delgado & Maloney Call on Amtrak to Protect Hudson River Access Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has not scheduled a single vote on legislation related to COVID-19 in the entire month of May." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 After months of tireless advocacy for rural relief, Schumer, Gillibrand announce $1.2 million in emergency federal funding for rural health clinics for COVID-19 testing Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: We just fought for the Senate to pass a bill to sanction the Chinese Communist Party for the their human rights abuses against the Uighurs. You need to act to hold China accountable for their human rights abuses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York State - Reps. Nadler and Jeffries Lead Letter to Gov. Cuomo Urging Him To Take Further Steps To Limit the Spread of COVID-19 in New York Correctional Facilities Rep.Grace Meng, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Scott Gast, Deputy Counsel to the President - Menendez, Warren, Colleagues Request Newly Appointed "Therapeutics Czar" to Divest from Financial Interest, Resign to Boards of any Pharmaceutical, Medical and Biotech Companies Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2020 Chair Grijalva Leads Introduction of "Amendments to PROMESA Act" to Stabilize Puerto Rican Economy, Stop Austerity Cuts, Guarantee Services Funding Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 22, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Nadler, Hearing on COVID-19 in Prisons & Jails Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Sires, Castro, Pallone Lead Letter Demanding Answers on ICE's Deportation of Héctor García Mendoza Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is the opposite of what happened. The House this month passed a major bill to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. But Senator McConnell has held no votes on legislation on the Senate floor in May related to COVID-19." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 21, 2020 Cicilline, Colleagues Urge Senate to Take Up Heroes Act Rep.Grace Meng, ...
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