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Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rosen Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on New White House Offer on Emergency COVID Relief Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Velázquez on House Passage of Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act (PRRADA) Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are rising. Economists are warning of a double-dip recession if Congress fails to pass another round of fiscal stimulus. To Senator McConnell and the Senate GOP: It is past time for the Senate to pass emergency federal relief." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tonko Bill to Expand K-12 AI Education Passes in NDAA Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation and Mr. Joseph B. Maher, Principal Deputy General Counsel Senior Official Performing the Duties of Undersecretary of Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security - Heinrich And Senate Democrats Write To FBI And DHS Requesting Information On QAnon Threat Posed To America And Abroad Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Statement on Full Restoration of DACA Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Imagine holding emergency aid hostage--help for the unemployed, small businesses, first responders, people, funding to deliver a vaccine--to give corporations legal immunity But that has been the GOP position for 8 months Senator McConnell: It is past time for the Senate to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, federal student loan relief would expire on January 31, but President-elect Joe Biden can #CancelStudentDebt before then--on Day 1 of his presidency. This would be the single most effective executive action available to provide massive stimulus to our economy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Scientists are raising the alarm on a link between dirty air & COVID death rates But the Trump EPA refuses to set tougher standards on the US's most widespread deadly air pollutant--soot It disproportionally impacts low-income communities & communities of color We'll fight this" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The President lost. Decisively. Isn't it time for some in this town to put country over party?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to act to help Americans amid COVID Giving a platform to conspiracy theorists to spread myths and falsehoods about COVID vaccines is downright dangerous and one of the last things Senate Republicans should be doing right now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 7, 2020 Suozzi to New Yorkers: Stop Financially Supporting Washington Politicians Who Are Killing Ny Rep. Tom Suozzi
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "By naming a deeply experienced and tested team of senior health care advisors, President-elect Biden is getting ready to right the ship--and execute a whole-of-government approach to crushing the virus and providing affordable health care to all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "When I introduced the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, I was the highest ranking Democrat in the country to call for an end to the federal prohibition on marijuana I'm proud the House voted to end it and advance criminal justice reform I'll keep fighting for Senate action" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Millions of Americans remain on unemployment. The need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell: The Senate must act now to help Americans across this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2020 Meng Urges Trump Administration to Not Undermine Coronavirus Vaccination Program Rep. Grace Meng
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud the House took a historic step yesterday to pass the MORE Act. This would finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana and advance criminal justice reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $600,000 to Support Halomine Inc's Research Efforts to Improve Food Safety and Disinfectant Process Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Miss. Lawmakers Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage in End-of-Year Legislation Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Dingell, Tlaib Lead Group of 54 Members in Calling for Resumption of Palestinian Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Programs Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces Must-Pass National Defense Bill Will Authorize $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "A federal court just ordered DHS to start accepting DACA applications again starting on Monday. This is a victory for our dreamers, and we won't stop fighting for them. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This latest jobs report shows the need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell must hear the pleas of the millions of struggling American families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Draconian marijuana laws contribute to racial inequality. By passing the MORE Act: The House just took a historic step towards finally ending the federal prohibition on marijuana, advancing criminal justice reform, and helping level the economic playing field." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2020 Suozzi, Problem Solvers Caucus, Hold Press Conference Bipartisan 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep. Tom Suozzi
Dec. 3, 2020 Rep Meeks Elected Chair of House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Gregory Meeks
Dec. 3, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation to Hold Foreign Companies Accountable Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "This summer, Trump and Barr deployed unidentifiable federal officers in riot gear to crack down on peaceful demonstrators. @ChrisMurphyCT and I added an amendment to the defense bill to end this abuse of power--ensuring federal law enforcement is identifiable and accountable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Gillibrand Statement And Photo Following Meeting With Secretary Of State-Designate Tony Blinken Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 2, 2020 Espaillat Secures Key Funding Increases, Policy Wins in House Funding Bills that Will Become Law Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 2, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Need for Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Negotiations Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $5 Million for New York State in Housing and Urban Development Vouchers to Prevent Youth Homelessness and To Support Independent Living for The Disabled Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are currently living through the worst stretch of COVID. Family budgets and small businesses are at their breaking point. To meet these urgent needs and with the hope that the vaccine presents: Senator McConnell must finally sit down with Democrats to negotiate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are reportedly trying to stop the Senate from helping veterans that have long suffered from exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. This is an affront to these veterans who bravely served our country. I will not stop fighting for them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - As Record Numbers Of New Yorkers Face Food Insecurity, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Invest $6 Billion To Meet Growing Nutrition Needs Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Appointment of U.S. Attorney John Durham as Special Counsel Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We are in a moment of genuine, national catastrophe The rate of new COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are the highest--or near the highest--of any point The economic fallout of the pandemic continues to spread Senator McConnell: It is long past time for the Senate to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Reestablish Program Promoting Affordable Housing Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Joe Biden's core economic team clearly has the experience, knowledge, and prowess to meet the seriousness of this moment. They'll get to work not just on rebuilding our economy, but striving to provide greater and more equitable prosperity to future generations." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "We are fighting to address COVID urgently The Senate must follow precedent and hold hearings on President-elect Biden's nominees immediately after the Georgia elections in January, before inauguration Americans can't afford to wait to have their government working at full force" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Excluding undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census count is unconstitutional. This is yet another blatant attempt from President Trump to weaponize the Census for political gain and hurt marginalized communities. Everyone must count. Period." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Countless working families and small businesses are hurting. To Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans: It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2020 Tweet - "The HEROES Act has funds to distribute COVID-19 vaccines quickly to the American people for FREE. It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on the Pardon of Michael Flynn Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 24, 2020 Schumer: With Hudson Valley COVID cases more than tripling this month, Orange County cannot risk inadequate free testing & a repeat of desperately low stocks of masks; situation must be addressed now by Feds to avoid major consequences for Hudson Valley residents & health care workers; senator pushes two-pronged plan to deliver fed help for Hudson Valley docs, nurses, hospitals, & providers get influx of testing, masks, & other PPE Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Gillibrand Responds To The Passing Of Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "New Yorker. Marine. Public Servant. Mayor David Dinkins dedicated his life to improving our great city. A giant of Harlem, he made history as our first Black mayor. His vision of New York as the "Gorgeous Mosaic' continues to inspire us. I'm praying for all who loved him." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Bicameral Call On Congressional Leadership To Include Health Force Proposal In Next COVID Relief Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans like those here on Long Island are struggling under the burden of student debt. @SenWarren and I have a plan for President-elect Biden to immediately #CancelStudentDebt. One of the many ways we'd provide immediate relief to millions struggling amid COVID." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Mayor Dinkins dedicated his life to improving our great city He was given many difficult tasks and handled them with grace, dignity, a sense of justice & fairness He made history as our 1st Black mayor, and his vision of New York as the "Gorgeous Mosaic' continues to inspire us" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I was in awe of New Yorker Pat Quinn as he fought his battle against ALS. He moved mountains and impacted lives worldwide. As we pray for his family, his Yonkers community, and all who loved him, we must now do what Pat would've done: Not rest until we cure ALS." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's announcement of key foreign policy & national security officials are exactly what the moment demands They are all qualified, accomplished individuals with substantial experience serving our nation This is the beginning of a return to competent leadership" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to Emily Murphy, General Services Administrator - Chairman Nadler to GSA: Perform Your Duty and Ensure Peaceful Transition of Power Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 23, 2020 In the midst of a global health and economic pandemic that plagued our nation and hit New York state especially hard, for the 22nd consecutive year, SChumer safely completes tour of all 62 New York counties; calling this tour the most important and meaningful he's ever done, Schumer finishes annual tour of state in Greene County, with 86 total visits to Upstate NY & Long Island Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, Capital Region's 57,000 small businesses need a lifelife now more than ever; standing with the CEO of Field Goods, senator completes 22nd annual 62-county tour of New York by pushing for COVID relief package to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners a second PPP forgivable loan & continued assistance Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Meng and Fortenberry Introduce Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 23, 2020 Following Udall, Heinrich Request, Federal Watchdog Releases Report Detailing Trump Administration's Efforts To Seize Private Land To Build Border Wall Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Schumer: As a second COVID wave hits New York, state cannot risk inadequate free testing and a repeat of desperately low stocks of masks across NY; situation must be addressed now to avoid major consequences for North Country residents & health care workers; standing with Lewis County officials, Schumer pushes two-pronged plan to help New Yorkers, docs, nurses, hospitals, and providers get influx of testing, masks, & other PPE Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I will not stop fighting to ensure our frontline healthcare workers have needed PPE. I'm standing with @PattyMurray , @SenGaryPeters , @SenatorBaldwin , & @ChrisMurphyCT to introduce the Protect Our Heroes Act: It will increase production of PPE and address the N-95 mask shortage." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2020 Meng Measures in National Apprenticeship Act Pass the House Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 19, 2020 Velázquez Introduces Bill to Grant TPS Protections to Multiple Central American Countries Impacted by Eta, Iota Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2020 Schumer Reveals: With COVID cases on the rise across New York and Orleans' 7-day average quadrupling since Nov 1st, Orleans County still has zero free COVID testing sites; county officials estimate thousands more tests are desperately needed, ASAP; senator demands Feds release the billions of dollars they are sitting on, needed now for extensive testing & tracing regimes in Orleans Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Velázquez on New Cases of COVID-19 in Congress Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 House Passes Suozzi Resolution Supporting Us-Korea Alliance Rep. Tom Suozzi
Date Title Politician
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rosen Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on New White House Offer on Emergency COVID Relief Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Velázquez on House Passage of Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act (PRRADA) Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are rising. Economists are warning of a double-dip recession if Congress fails to pass another round of fiscal stimulus. To Senator McConnell and the Senate GOP: It is past time for the Senate to pass emergency federal relief." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tonko Bill to Expand K-12 AI Education Passes in NDAA Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation and Mr. Joseph B. Maher, Principal Deputy General Counsel Senior Official Performing the Duties of Undersecretary of Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security - Heinrich And Senate Democrats Write To FBI And DHS Requesting Information On QAnon Threat Posed To America And Abroad Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Statement on Full Restoration of DACA Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Imagine holding emergency aid hostage--help for the unemployed, small businesses, first responders, people, funding to deliver a vaccine--to give corporations legal immunity But that has been the GOP position for 8 months Senator McConnell: It is past time for the Senate to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, federal student loan relief would expire on January 31, but President-elect Joe Biden can #CancelStudentDebt before then--on Day 1 of his presidency. This would be the single most effective executive action available to provide massive stimulus to our economy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Scientists are raising the alarm on a link between dirty air & COVID death rates But the Trump EPA refuses to set tougher standards on the US's most widespread deadly air pollutant--soot It disproportionally impacts low-income communities & communities of color We'll fight this" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The President lost. Decisively. Isn't it time for some in this town to put country over party?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to act to help Americans amid COVID Giving a platform to conspiracy theorists to spread myths and falsehoods about COVID vaccines is downright dangerous and one of the last things Senate Republicans should be doing right now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 7, 2020 Suozzi to New Yorkers: Stop Financially Supporting Washington Politicians Who Are Killing Ny Rep.Tom Suozzi
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "By naming a deeply experienced and tested team of senior health care advisors, President-elect Biden is getting ready to right the ship--and execute a whole-of-government approach to crushing the virus and providing affordable health care to all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "When I introduced the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, I was the highest ranking Democrat in the country to call for an end to the federal prohibition on marijuana I'm proud the House voted to end it and advance criminal justice reform I'll keep fighting for Senate action" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Millions of Americans remain on unemployment. The need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell: The Senate must act now to help Americans across this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2020 Meng Urges Trump Administration to Not Undermine Coronavirus Vaccination Program Rep.Grace Meng
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud the House took a historic step yesterday to pass the MORE Act. This would finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana and advance criminal justice reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $600,000 to Support Halomine Inc's Research Efforts to Improve Food Safety and Disinfectant Process Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Miss. Lawmakers Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage in End-of-Year Legislation Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Dingell, Tlaib Lead Group of 54 Members in Calling for Resumption of Palestinian Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Programs Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces Must-Pass National Defense Bill Will Authorize $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "A federal court just ordered DHS to start accepting DACA applications again starting on Monday. This is a victory for our dreamers, and we won't stop fighting for them. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This latest jobs report shows the need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell must hear the pleas of the millions of struggling American families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Draconian marijuana laws contribute to racial inequality. By passing the MORE Act: The House just took a historic step towards finally ending the federal prohibition on marijuana, advancing criminal justice reform, and helping level the economic playing field." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2020 Suozzi, Problem Solvers Caucus, Hold Press Conference Bipartisan 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep.Tom Suozzi
Dec. 3, 2020 Rep Meeks Elected Chair of House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Gregory Meeks
Dec. 3, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation to Hold Foreign Companies Accountable Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "This summer, Trump and Barr deployed unidentifiable federal officers in riot gear to crack down on peaceful demonstrators. @ChrisMurphyCT and I added an amendment to the defense bill to end this abuse of power--ensuring federal law enforcement is identifiable and accountable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Gillibrand Statement And Photo Following Meeting With Secretary Of State-Designate Tony Blinken Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 2, 2020 Espaillat Secures Key Funding Increases, Policy Wins in House Funding Bills that Will Become Law Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 2, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Need for Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Negotiations Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $5 Million for New York State in Housing and Urban Development Vouchers to Prevent Youth Homelessness and To Support Independent Living for The Disabled Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are currently living through the worst stretch of COVID. Family budgets and small businesses are at their breaking point. To meet these urgent needs and with the hope that the vaccine presents: Senator McConnell must finally sit down with Democrats to negotiate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are reportedly trying to stop the Senate from helping veterans that have long suffered from exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. This is an affront to these veterans who bravely served our country. I will not stop fighting for them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - As Record Numbers Of New Yorkers Face Food Insecurity, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Invest $6 Billion To Meet Growing Nutrition Needs Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Appointment of U.S. Attorney John Durham as Special Counsel Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We are in a moment of genuine, national catastrophe The rate of new COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are the highest--or near the highest--of any point The economic fallout of the pandemic continues to spread Senator McConnell: It is long past time for the Senate to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Reestablish Program Promoting Affordable Housing Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Joe Biden's core economic team clearly has the experience, knowledge, and prowess to meet the seriousness of this moment. They'll get to work not just on rebuilding our economy, but striving to provide greater and more equitable prosperity to future generations." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "We are fighting to address COVID urgently The Senate must follow precedent and hold hearings on President-elect Biden's nominees immediately after the Georgia elections in January, before inauguration Americans can't afford to wait to have their government working at full force" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Excluding undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census count is unconstitutional. This is yet another blatant attempt from President Trump to weaponize the Census for political gain and hurt marginalized communities. Everyone must count. Period." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Countless working families and small businesses are hurting. To Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans: It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2020 Tweet - "The HEROES Act has funds to distribute COVID-19 vaccines quickly to the American people for FREE. It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on the Pardon of Michael Flynn Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 24, 2020 Schumer: With Hudson Valley COVID cases more than tripling this month, Orange County cannot risk inadequate free testing & a repeat of desperately low stocks of masks; situation must be addressed now by Feds to avoid major consequences for Hudson Valley residents & health care workers; senator pushes two-pronged plan to deliver fed help for Hudson Valley docs, nurses, hospitals, & providers get influx of testing, masks, & other PPE Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Gillibrand Responds To The Passing Of Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "New Yorker. Marine. Public Servant. Mayor David Dinkins dedicated his life to improving our great city. A giant of Harlem, he made history as our first Black mayor. His vision of New York as the "Gorgeous Mosaic' continues to inspire us. I'm praying for all who loved him." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Bicameral Call On Congressional Leadership To Include Health Force Proposal In Next COVID Relief Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans like those here on Long Island are struggling under the burden of student debt. @SenWarren and I have a plan for President-elect Biden to immediately #CancelStudentDebt. One of the many ways we'd provide immediate relief to millions struggling amid COVID." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Mayor Dinkins dedicated his life to improving our great city He was given many difficult tasks and handled them with grace, dignity, a sense of justice & fairness He made history as our 1st Black mayor, and his vision of New York as the "Gorgeous Mosaic' continues to inspire us" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I was in awe of New Yorker Pat Quinn as he fought his battle against ALS. He moved mountains and impacted lives worldwide. As we pray for his family, his Yonkers community, and all who loved him, we must now do what Pat would've done: Not rest until we cure ALS." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's announcement of key foreign policy & national security officials are exactly what the moment demands They are all qualified, accomplished individuals with substantial experience serving our nation This is the beginning of a return to competent leadership" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to Emily Murphy, General Services Administrator - Chairman Nadler to GSA: Perform Your Duty and Ensure Peaceful Transition of Power Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 23, 2020 In the midst of a global health and economic pandemic that plagued our nation and hit New York state especially hard, for the 22nd consecutive year, SChumer safely completes tour of all 62 New York counties; calling this tour the most important and meaningful he's ever done, Schumer finishes annual tour of state in Greene County, with 86 total visits to Upstate NY & Long Island Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, Capital Region's 57,000 small businesses need a lifelife now more than ever; standing with the CEO of Field Goods, senator completes 22nd annual 62-county tour of New York by pushing for COVID relief package to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners a second PPP forgivable loan & continued assistance Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Meng and Fortenberry Introduce Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 23, 2020 Following Udall, Heinrich Request, Federal Watchdog Releases Report Detailing Trump Administration's Efforts To Seize Private Land To Build Border Wall Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Schumer: As a second COVID wave hits New York, state cannot risk inadequate free testing and a repeat of desperately low stocks of masks across NY; situation must be addressed now to avoid major consequences for North Country residents & health care workers; standing with Lewis County officials, Schumer pushes two-pronged plan to help New Yorkers, docs, nurses, hospitals, and providers get influx of testing, masks, & other PPE Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I will not stop fighting to ensure our frontline healthcare workers have needed PPE. I'm standing with @PattyMurray , @SenGaryPeters , @SenatorBaldwin , & @ChrisMurphyCT to introduce the Protect Our Heroes Act: It will increase production of PPE and address the N-95 mask shortage." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2020 Meng Measures in National Apprenticeship Act Pass the House Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 19, 2020 Velázquez Introduces Bill to Grant TPS Protections to Multiple Central American Countries Impacted by Eta, Iota Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2020 Schumer Reveals: With COVID cases on the rise across New York and Orleans' 7-day average quadrupling since Nov 1st, Orleans County still has zero free COVID testing sites; county officials estimate thousands more tests are desperately needed, ASAP; senator demands Feds release the billions of dollars they are sitting on, needed now for extensive testing & tracing regimes in Orleans Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Velázquez on New Cases of COVID-19 in Congress Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 House Passes Suozzi Resolution Supporting Us-Korea Alliance Rep.Tom Suozzi
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