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July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Senate will vote to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. These men and women, many of them sick, some of them gravely so, won't have to return to Congress anymore to fight for the compensation that should always have been given." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Incredible to see this moment. One of our 9/11 first responders, John Feal, embracing Jon Stewart just after the Senate vote. I'm so proud the struggle of nearly two decades to get these brave men and women what they deserve is--hopefully, finally--complete. They are our heroes." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "In a short time, the Senate will vote on and pass a permanent reauthorization of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Speaking here on the Senate floor, I cannot do justice to the years upon years of work by the first responders, labor leaders, & advocates that led to this moment" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Victim Compensation Fund Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Last Friday, I led a group of @SenateDems to visit detention centers at our southern border The searing accounts of the conditions endured by migrant families are true Overcrowding. Migrants unable to brush their teeth, shower. Children in soiled clothing, caged. This must end" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Tweet - "Emergency kits on airplanes don't have to stock life-saving medicine like EpiPens Airlines have lobbied FAA for a pass since 2001 But with allergies on the uptick, FAA has to reverse course to help save kids & adults in emergencies https://nypost.com/2019/07/21/schumer-calls-on-faa-to-require-epipens-in-flights-medical-kits … with @RealDoctorMike" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Following Severe Uptick of Suicide Deaths in Central Ny & Nationwide, Schumer Launches Three-Pronged Plan to Combat the Devastating Trend; Pointing to The Highest Suicide Rate in Decades, Schumer Says All-Hands-On-Deck Are Needed to Reach More People in Pain & Save Precious Lives Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2019 Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jerry Nadler Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 21, 2019 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President of Airlines for America - Schumer Reveals: Emergency Medical Kits Aboard Airplanes Do Not Have to Stock Life-Saving Medicine--like that Found in Epipens; Since 2001, Airlines Have Successfully Lobbied Faa for A Pass; Senator Demands Airlines & Faa Reverse Course & Stock Planes with Epipens Because They Can Save the Lives of Kids & Adults During an Emergency Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 20, 2019 Tweet - "Americans have seen for themselves the awful conditions migrant children are enduring. Faultless kids, subjected to inhumane conditions. I am leading a visit to the border with Democratic colleagues to investigate, inspect, & evaluate the latest conditions at these facilities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019 Governor Cuomo Announces Ribbon Cutting for $17 Million Affordable Senior Development and Adult Day Care in Irondequoit Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 - "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 - "The Acting Head of the Border Patrol @CBP just confirmed to me that the vast majority of migrants coming to the United States are NOT criminals. These are human beings fleeing danger. They deserve to be treated humanely and with respect." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @SenateDems and I pushed Border Patrol leadership hard. Overcrowding. Migrants without the help they need. It doesn't have to be this way. These are decisions from the top of the Trump admin. We must pass our bill to help end it--the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act." 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 Velázquez Seeks Ban on Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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 Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues Champion Bipartisan Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill 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 Executive Session 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 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. Tom Suozzi, ...
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 17, 2019 Booker Introduces Bill to Block ICE, CBP Officers from Identifying as Local Police Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 17, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement on Rep. Green's Article of Impeachment Rep. Jerry Nadler
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 Gardner and Gillibrand Call for Vote on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Passes Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Unreal @GillibrandNY & I just demanded to pass the bill for our 9/11 first responders But @RandPaul objected Why are Republicans holding this bill up? Our first responders who answered the call of duty on 9/11 shouldn't have to keep coming back here for Congress to finally act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 16, 2019 Gillibrand Statement on Justice Department Decision Not to Charge Police Officer in Eric Garner's Death Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing on "Policy Changes and Processing Delays at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services" Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2019 Bipartisan bill from Sens. Coons, Collins, Reed, Shaheen to enhance and extend landmark energy efficiency program passes Committee Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Online Platforms and Market Power, Part II: Effects on Entrepreneurship and Innovation" Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2019 Congressional Black Caucus and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Respond to DOJ Eric Garner Decision Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Remarks of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Women and Girls in the Criminal Justice System" Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2019 Stefanik Statement on House Democrats' Partisan Resolution Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "11 times. "I can't breathe." This is an outrage. Eric should be alive, and the Garner family deserves justice. The NYPD should make their findings public, and take steps to ensure this officer is no longer on the force." Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 16, 2019 Reps. Nadler and Lofgren: Trump Issues Illegal Regulation to Keep Refugees from Seeking Asylum in U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The situation in Venezuela is extremely dangerous That's why a bipartisan group of senators asked for TPS relief for Venezuelans in America @realDonaldTrump's admin just refused How can it say it supports Venezuela, but abandon vulnerable Venezuelans?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Hearing of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Hearing on Overcrowding and Prolonged Detention at CBP Facilities Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 15, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors Sami's Law Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 15, 2019 Maloney, Schumer, Nadler, and NYC Advocates Celebrate House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act and Call on Senate to Pass Bill Quickly Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Date Title Politician
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Senate will vote to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. These men and women, many of them sick, some of them gravely so, won't have to return to Congress anymore to fight for the compensation that should always have been given." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Incredible to see this moment. One of our 9/11 first responders, John Feal, embracing Jon Stewart just after the Senate vote. I'm so proud the struggle of nearly two decades to get these brave men and women what they deserve is--hopefully, finally--complete. They are our heroes." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "In a short time, the Senate will vote on and pass a permanent reauthorization of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Speaking here on the Senate floor, I cannot do justice to the years upon years of work by the first responders, labor leaders, & advocates that led to this moment" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Victim Compensation Fund Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Last Friday, I led a group of @SenateDems to visit detention centers at our southern border The searing accounts of the conditions endured by migrant families are true Overcrowding. Migrants unable to brush their teeth, shower. Children in soiled clothing, caged. This must end" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Tweet - "Emergency kits on airplanes don't have to stock life-saving medicine like EpiPens Airlines have lobbied FAA for a pass since 2001 But with allergies on the uptick, FAA has to reverse course to help save kids & adults in emergencies https://nypost.com/2019/07/21/schumer-calls-on-faa-to-require-epipens-in-flights-medical-kits … with @RealDoctorMike" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Following Severe Uptick of Suicide Deaths in Central Ny & Nationwide, Schumer Launches Three-Pronged Plan to Combat the Devastating Trend; Pointing to The Highest Suicide Rate in Decades, Schumer Says All-Hands-On-Deck Are Needed to Reach More People in Pain & Save Precious Lives Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2019 Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jerry Nadler Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 21, 2019 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President of Airlines for America - Schumer Reveals: Emergency Medical Kits Aboard Airplanes Do Not Have to Stock Life-Saving Medicine--like that Found in Epipens; Since 2001, Airlines Have Successfully Lobbied Faa for A Pass; Senator Demands Airlines & Faa Reverse Course & Stock Planes with Epipens Because They Can Save the Lives of Kids & Adults During an Emergency Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 20, 2019 Tweet - "Americans have seen for themselves the awful conditions migrant children are enduring. Faultless kids, subjected to inhumane conditions. I am leading a visit to the border with Democratic colleagues to investigate, inspect, & evaluate the latest conditions at these facilities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019 Governor Cuomo Announces Ribbon Cutting for $17 Million Affordable Senior Development and Adult Day Care in Irondequoit Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 - "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 - "The Acting Head of the Border Patrol @CBP just confirmed to me that the vast majority of migrants coming to the United States are NOT criminals. These are human beings fleeing danger. They deserve to be treated humanely and with respect." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @SenateDems and I pushed Border Patrol leadership hard. Overcrowding. Migrants without the help they need. It doesn't have to be this way. These are decisions from the top of the Trump admin. We must pass our bill to help end it--the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act." 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 Velázquez Seeks Ban on Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's Rep.Nydia Velázquez
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 Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues Champion Bipartisan Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill 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 Executive Session 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 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.Tom Suozzi, ...
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 17, 2019 Booker Introduces Bill to Block ICE, CBP Officers from Identifying as Local Police Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 17, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement on Rep. Green's Article of Impeachment Rep.Jerry Nadler
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 Gardner and Gillibrand Call for Vote on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Passes Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Unreal @GillibrandNY & I just demanded to pass the bill for our 9/11 first responders But @RandPaul objected Why are Republicans holding this bill up? Our first responders who answered the call of duty on 9/11 shouldn't have to keep coming back here for Congress to finally act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 16, 2019 Gillibrand Statement on Justice Department Decision Not to Charge Police Officer in Eric Garner's Death Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing on "Policy Changes and Processing Delays at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services" Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2019 Bipartisan bill from Sens. Coons, Collins, Reed, Shaheen to enhance and extend landmark energy efficiency program passes Committee Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Online Platforms and Market Power, Part II: Effects on Entrepreneurship and Innovation" Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2019 Congressional Black Caucus and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Respond to DOJ Eric Garner Decision Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Remarks of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Women and Girls in the Criminal Justice System" Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2019 Stefanik Statement on House Democrats' Partisan Resolution Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "11 times. "I can't breathe." This is an outrage. Eric should be alive, and the Garner family deserves justice. The NYPD should make their findings public, and take steps to ensure this officer is no longer on the force." Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 16, 2019 Reps. Nadler and Lofgren: Trump Issues Illegal Regulation to Keep Refugees from Seeking Asylum in U.S. Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The situation in Venezuela is extremely dangerous That's why a bipartisan group of senators asked for TPS relief for Venezuelans in America @realDonaldTrump's admin just refused How can it say it supports Venezuela, but abandon vulnerable Venezuelans?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Hearing of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Hearing on Overcrowding and Prolonged Detention at CBP Facilities Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 15, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors Sami's Law Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 15, 2019 Maloney, Schumer, Nadler, and NYC Advocates Celebrate House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act and Call on Senate to Pass Bill Quickly Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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