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March 11, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Statement On President Trump's Coronavirus Address Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "The public also needs clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported federal health officials recommended older Americans refrain from air travel--but the White House overruled What happened here? What's the recommendation of federal health experts?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "On economic relief, our priority should be people and families--not corporate interests Targeted measures to give working families flexibility & support as we combat coronavirus NOT bailing out the oil & gas industry NOT de-regulating the banking industry NOT a corporate tax cut" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "With coronavirus, we need to put people first @SenateDems are proposing measures Congress can take up now to provide economic relief to working Americans --Protections from lost wages & job loss --Relief for small business & local economies --Food, housing, & education resources" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, we urge House and Senate Republicans to help immediately pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Free coronavirus testing Paid emergency leave Food security assistance Help to states overburdened by Medicaid costs Strengthened unemployment insurance And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump will speak to the nation this evening. Question. Do you still believe the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is a Democratic hoax?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported health officials recommended older Americans refrain from flying--but the White House overruled!? Was it for political reasons? What do federal health experts say?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 With 190+ confirmed cases, NY has become nation's epicenter of coronavirus, but NY-ers' access to testing continues to lag; Schumer demands admin do five things right now to expand, speed & automate testing in NY; sustained foot-dragging on testing is no help to containing spread & has left us all with more questions than answers Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "5 things Trump admin must do on coronavirus testing 1--Expedite approval of labs 2--Provide daily updates on testing & set up special office/bureau at HHS 3--Support automated testing 4--Ensure patients who need tests face no out-of-pocket costs 5--Ensure hotlines staffed, responsive" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: Here is the Senate Democrats' proposal for targeted new economic and community relief to help states with coronavirus outbreaks:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "We have a public health crisis. The best way to help keep Americans safe & ensure their economic security is for President Trump to focus on fighting the spread of the coronavirus itself. Alarmingly, the president did not say how the admin will address the lack of testing kits." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Chairmen Nadler and Schiff Statement on FISA Reform and Reauthorization Bill Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 10, 2020 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President & CEO of Airlines for America - Meng Calls on Airline Industry to Waive Change and Cancellation Fees Due to Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Meeks Analysis Shows Modern-Day Redlining in Queens Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 10, 2020 Meng Blasts House GOP Leader McCarthy for Referring to the Coronavirus as the "Chinese Coronavirus" Rep. Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Pelosi Remarks at Bicameral Press Event on One Year Anniversary of House Passage of For The People Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump again today tried to blame the previous administration for the number of tests available This is his #DailyLie He needs to stop spreading mistruths on coronavirus and get to work to prioritize health and safety, widespread and free testing, paid sick days, and more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Wyden, Schumer, Murray Demand Answers On The Alarming Lack Of Access To Coronavirus Testing Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2020 Youth, Peace, and Security Act Rep. Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are worried about whether they can get tested for coronavirus. Americans are worried about whether they'll have enough sick days. But the Trump administration is worried about bailing out big oil?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security right now for the American people is for President Trump to focus on fighting the coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the Department of Justice - U.S. Representatives ask Justice Department to Review Trial Penalties in Clemency Considerations Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands have died #Coronavirus. The stock market has collapsed. Recession may be imminent. And the so-called President spent the weekend at a Florida golf resort. Pathetic." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce - On the heels of +$1.5 million in funding from Appalachian Regional Commission for Southern Tier Network in corning, Schumer calls for EDA to immediately award a matching $1.5 million in federal dollars to get critical broadband project started ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Colleagues Push DeVos To Issue Clear Guidance On Coronavirus For Schools And Families Following Widespread School Closures Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Schumer urges Army to replace Fort Drum fire department's two-decade old emergency apparatus; senator says without operational ladder truck and sufficient number of fire engines, courageous Fort Drum first responders are severely hamstrung Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "A looming FCC mandate would eliminate the T-Band spectrum used for public safety services in NY & in places across America Since 9/11, T-Band's been utilized by first responders to communicate day-to-day, and during unimaginable emergencies We're fighting to save T-Band access" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "You know what doesn't help stop the spread of the coronavirus? More corporate tax cuts. You know what does help stop the spread of the coronavirus? Steady, smart, competent leadership from the government." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "To @VP Pence: The Trump admin must immediately address: 1--Availability of tests 2--Lack of clarity on how testing and care is covered for those who need it 3--Junk insurance and whether patients will face unexpected cost-sharing when being tested 4--Paid sick days for millions" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the U.S. Dept. of Justice - U.S. Reps. ask Justice Dept. to review trial penalties in clemency considerations Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 9, 2020 Meng Legislation to Help Korean American Families Reunite with Family Members in North Korea Passes the House Rep. Grace Meng
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Lawmakers Call for Compassionate Release of Those in Federal Detainment Facilities Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 9, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In N.Y., What The State Needs From The Federal Government, The Democratic Primary Race, The CLEAR Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 9, 2020 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer Media Availability Following Meeting on Coronavirus Response Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Mainstream Democrats & Republicans hurt our community by supporting the 1994 Crime Bill. So did some progressives. No single movement has a monopoly on righteousness. #FirstStepAct dealt a bipartisan blow to over-criminalization. Let's #EndMassIncarceration together." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security for the American people right now is for President Trump to deal with the coronavirus itself. But rather than spend the weekend in Washington to get a grip on the crisis, President Trump was once again golfing at Mar-a-Lago." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Trump sycophants could care less about the facts related to COVID-19. The #Coronavirus is not contained. It is spreading like wildfire. Stop lying to the American people." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "What was glaringly missing from President Trump's press conference was how he is actually going to combat the spread of the coronavirus and keep the American people safe. It seems President Trump is more focused on the stock market than addressing this pandemic." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Getting a handle on the crisis and containing the spread of coronavirus is by far the best way to limit any negative effects on the economy. The Trump administration must prioritize the health and safety of American workers and families before corporate interests." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Meng and Velázquez Lead Members of New York Congressional Delegation in Calling for CDC and FDA to Expedite and Expand Resources to Combat Coronavirus Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "To the FDA & CDC: As coronavirus cases in New York rise, the last thing our hospitals should be doing is sitting around awaiting federal testing results Our hospitals need the direct ability to ramp up testing, speed up results, contain the spread My letter with @GillibrandNY :" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "On coronavirus-- @SpeakerPelosi & I demand Trump admin put people over corporations: Paid sick leave Enhanced unemployment insurance Food security Frontline worker protections Widespread, free testing Affordable treatment Price gouging protections Increased medical system capacity" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer to President Trump on Coronavirus Response: Put Health and Safety of American People Before Corporate Needs Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump: This is your #DailyLie. It's simply not true that your admin has helped make tests available to everyone who wants them. You need stop spreading mistruths about coronavirus and use the resources Congress just fought to appropriate to make sure America is prepared." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are dying from the #Coronavirus. The stock market is in free fall. Tornadoes have ravaged parts of the Southeast. And Donald Trump is back on vacation in Florida. Make America Great Again? What. A. Fraud." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 6, 2020 Collins, Nader laud Senate passage of bipartisan immigration fix for children of military and civil servants Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Finally! We need this data to fight income inequality. The Bureau of Economic Analysis took an important step today in publishing the data Sen. Heinrich and I have long requested so Americans can accurately see who the economy is really working for and who is getting left behind." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Nadler and Collins Laud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Fix for Children of Military and Civil Servants Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 5, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Chairman Nadler Demands Explanation for New Evidence Showing DHS Lied About Family Separation Records Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 5, 2020 Letter to Joshua Bolten, President & CEO of Business Roundtable, Thomas Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers - U.S. Senators Call on Employers to Offer Flexibility in the Event of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump dithers & bumbles around about coronavirus: The House & Senate have come together on an important first step to deal with this crisis This rejects the Trump admin's dangerously inadequate proposal It's much closer to the $8.5B I believed more appropriate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You keep saying you have this unreleased, secret heart care plan you'll announce right around the corner. But it's your #DailyLie. You're suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions and rip health care from millions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act Rep. Grace Meng
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I fought for over $33M in emergency federal funding for New York to fight coronavirus It will cover lab testing, virus monitoring, infection control & mitigation, virus preparedness, reimbursements for local hospitals & agencies dealing with coronavirus" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Velázquez Hails Passage of Coronavirus Funding Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 4, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Secures Disaster Loan Funding for Small Businesses Hurt by Coronavirus Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 4, 2020 Suozzi, Engel welcome unanimous passage of bipartisan resolution supporting U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance through House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
March 4, 2020 House Passes Meng, Velázquez, Chu Measure in Spending Package to Address Coronavirus; Provision Would Allow Loans to Small Businesses Negatively Impacted by the Outbreak Rep. Grace Meng
March 4, 2020 Warren, Velázquez Sound Alarm Over Customs and Border Protection's Deficient Medical Directive for Screening and Delivery of Medical Care to Migrants Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump - 60 House Dems Demand Improved Coronavirus Response From Trump Administration Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congress showed we can come together to respond to the coronavirus in a swift, smart, strategic way to keep Americans safe This bipartisan agreement rejects the Trump admin's dangerously inadequate proposal and is much closer to the $8.5B figure that I believed more appropriate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump is playing fast and loose with the facts, and blaming everyone not named Donald Trump--Congress is taking responsibility and acting like the adult in the room. The Trump admin's response to coronavirus has been slow and halting. Congress is taking action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and to Marti Licon-Vitale, Warden of the Metropolitan Correctional Center - Nadler, Velazquez Send Joint Letter to BOP and Warden of MCC Expressing Concerns and Demanding Answers Over Extended Lockdown Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - New York Members Send Letter to President Trump Expressing Concerns Over Mandatory Architectural Style on Federal Buildings Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Date Title Politician
March 11, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Statement On President Trump's Coronavirus Address Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "The public also needs clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported federal health officials recommended older Americans refrain from air travel--but the White House overruled What happened here? What's the recommendation of federal health experts?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "On economic relief, our priority should be people and families--not corporate interests Targeted measures to give working families flexibility & support as we combat coronavirus NOT bailing out the oil & gas industry NOT de-regulating the banking industry NOT a corporate tax cut" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "With coronavirus, we need to put people first @SenateDems are proposing measures Congress can take up now to provide economic relief to working Americans --Protections from lost wages & job loss --Relief for small business & local economies --Food, housing, & education resources" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, we urge House and Senate Republicans to help immediately pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Free coronavirus testing Paid emergency leave Food security assistance Help to states overburdened by Medicaid costs Strengthened unemployment insurance And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump will speak to the nation this evening. Question. Do you still believe the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is a Democratic hoax?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported health officials recommended older Americans refrain from flying--but the White House overruled!? Was it for political reasons? What do federal health experts say?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 With 190+ confirmed cases, NY has become nation's epicenter of coronavirus, but NY-ers' access to testing continues to lag; Schumer demands admin do five things right now to expand, speed & automate testing in NY; sustained foot-dragging on testing is no help to containing spread & has left us all with more questions than answers Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "5 things Trump admin must do on coronavirus testing 1--Expedite approval of labs 2--Provide daily updates on testing & set up special office/bureau at HHS 3--Support automated testing 4--Ensure patients who need tests face no out-of-pocket costs 5--Ensure hotlines staffed, responsive" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: Here is the Senate Democrats' proposal for targeted new economic and community relief to help states with coronavirus outbreaks:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "We have a public health crisis. The best way to help keep Americans safe & ensure their economic security is for President Trump to focus on fighting the spread of the coronavirus itself. Alarmingly, the president did not say how the admin will address the lack of testing kits." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Chairmen Nadler and Schiff Statement on FISA Reform and Reauthorization Bill Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 10, 2020 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President & CEO of Airlines for America - Meng Calls on Airline Industry to Waive Change and Cancellation Fees Due to Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Meeks Analysis Shows Modern-Day Redlining in Queens Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 10, 2020 Meng Blasts House GOP Leader McCarthy for Referring to the Coronavirus as the "Chinese Coronavirus" Rep.Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Pelosi Remarks at Bicameral Press Event on One Year Anniversary of House Passage of For The People Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump again today tried to blame the previous administration for the number of tests available This is his #DailyLie He needs to stop spreading mistruths on coronavirus and get to work to prioritize health and safety, widespread and free testing, paid sick days, and more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Wyden, Schumer, Murray Demand Answers On The Alarming Lack Of Access To Coronavirus Testing Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2020 Youth, Peace, and Security Act Rep.Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are worried about whether they can get tested for coronavirus. Americans are worried about whether they'll have enough sick days. But the Trump administration is worried about bailing out big oil?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security right now for the American people is for President Trump to focus on fighting the coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the Department of Justice - U.S. Representatives ask Justice Department to Review Trial Penalties in Clemency Considerations Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands have died #Coronavirus. The stock market has collapsed. Recession may be imminent. And the so-called President spent the weekend at a Florida golf resort. Pathetic." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce - On the heels of +$1.5 million in funding from Appalachian Regional Commission for Southern Tier Network in corning, Schumer calls for EDA to immediately award a matching $1.5 million in federal dollars to get critical broadband project started ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Colleagues Push DeVos To Issue Clear Guidance On Coronavirus For Schools And Families Following Widespread School Closures Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Schumer urges Army to replace Fort Drum fire department's two-decade old emergency apparatus; senator says without operational ladder truck and sufficient number of fire engines, courageous Fort Drum first responders are severely hamstrung Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "A looming FCC mandate would eliminate the T-Band spectrum used for public safety services in NY & in places across America Since 9/11, T-Band's been utilized by first responders to communicate day-to-day, and during unimaginable emergencies We're fighting to save T-Band access" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "You know what doesn't help stop the spread of the coronavirus? More corporate tax cuts. You know what does help stop the spread of the coronavirus? Steady, smart, competent leadership from the government." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "To @VP Pence: The Trump admin must immediately address: 1--Availability of tests 2--Lack of clarity on how testing and care is covered for those who need it 3--Junk insurance and whether patients will face unexpected cost-sharing when being tested 4--Paid sick days for millions" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the U.S. Dept. of Justice - U.S. Reps. ask Justice Dept. to review trial penalties in clemency considerations Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 9, 2020 Meng Legislation to Help Korean American Families Reunite with Family Members in North Korea Passes the House Rep.Grace Meng
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Lawmakers Call for Compassionate Release of Those in Federal Detainment Facilities Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 9, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In N.Y., What The State Needs From The Federal Government, The Democratic Primary Race, The CLEAR Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 9, 2020 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer Media Availability Following Meeting on Coronavirus Response Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Mainstream Democrats & Republicans hurt our community by supporting the 1994 Crime Bill. So did some progressives. No single movement has a monopoly on righteousness. #FirstStepAct dealt a bipartisan blow to over-criminalization. Let's #EndMassIncarceration together." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security for the American people right now is for President Trump to deal with the coronavirus itself. But rather than spend the weekend in Washington to get a grip on the crisis, President Trump was once again golfing at Mar-a-Lago." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Trump sycophants could care less about the facts related to COVID-19. The #Coronavirus is not contained. It is spreading like wildfire. Stop lying to the American people." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "What was glaringly missing from President Trump's press conference was how he is actually going to combat the spread of the coronavirus and keep the American people safe. It seems President Trump is more focused on the stock market than addressing this pandemic." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Getting a handle on the crisis and containing the spread of coronavirus is by far the best way to limit any negative effects on the economy. The Trump administration must prioritize the health and safety of American workers and families before corporate interests." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Meng and Velázquez Lead Members of New York Congressional Delegation in Calling for CDC and FDA to Expedite and Expand Resources to Combat Coronavirus Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "To the FDA & CDC: As coronavirus cases in New York rise, the last thing our hospitals should be doing is sitting around awaiting federal testing results Our hospitals need the direct ability to ramp up testing, speed up results, contain the spread My letter with @GillibrandNY :" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "On coronavirus-- @SpeakerPelosi & I demand Trump admin put people over corporations: Paid sick leave Enhanced unemployment insurance Food security Frontline worker protections Widespread, free testing Affordable treatment Price gouging protections Increased medical system capacity" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer to President Trump on Coronavirus Response: Put Health and Safety of American People Before Corporate Needs Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump: This is your #DailyLie. It's simply not true that your admin has helped make tests available to everyone who wants them. You need stop spreading mistruths about coronavirus and use the resources Congress just fought to appropriate to make sure America is prepared." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are dying from the #Coronavirus. The stock market is in free fall. Tornadoes have ravaged parts of the Southeast. And Donald Trump is back on vacation in Florida. Make America Great Again? What. A. Fraud." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 6, 2020 Collins, Nader laud Senate passage of bipartisan immigration fix for children of military and civil servants Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Finally! We need this data to fight income inequality. The Bureau of Economic Analysis took an important step today in publishing the data Sen. Heinrich and I have long requested so Americans can accurately see who the economy is really working for and who is getting left behind." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Nadler and Collins Laud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Fix for Children of Military and Civil Servants Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 5, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Chairman Nadler Demands Explanation for New Evidence Showing DHS Lied About Family Separation Records Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 5, 2020 Letter to Joshua Bolten, President & CEO of Business Roundtable, Thomas Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers - U.S. Senators Call on Employers to Offer Flexibility in the Event of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump dithers & bumbles around about coronavirus: The House & Senate have come together on an important first step to deal with this crisis This rejects the Trump admin's dangerously inadequate proposal It's much closer to the $8.5B I believed more appropriate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You keep saying you have this unreleased, secret heart care plan you'll announce right around the corner. But it's your #DailyLie. You're suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions and rip health care from millions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act Rep.Grace Meng
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I fought for over $33M in emergency federal funding for New York to fight coronavirus It will cover lab testing, virus monitoring, infection control & mitigation, virus preparedness, reimbursements for local hospitals & agencies dealing with coronavirus" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Velázquez Hails Passage of Coronavirus Funding Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 4, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Secures Disaster Loan Funding for Small Businesses Hurt by Coronavirus Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 4, 2020 Suozzi, Engel welcome unanimous passage of bipartisan resolution supporting U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance through House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
March 4, 2020 House Passes Meng, Velázquez, Chu Measure in Spending Package to Address Coronavirus; Provision Would Allow Loans to Small Businesses Negatively Impacted by the Outbreak Rep.Grace Meng
March 4, 2020 Warren, Velázquez Sound Alarm Over Customs and Border Protection's Deficient Medical Directive for Screening and Delivery of Medical Care to Migrants Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump - 60 House Dems Demand Improved Coronavirus Response From Trump Administration Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congress showed we can come together to respond to the coronavirus in a swift, smart, strategic way to keep Americans safe This bipartisan agreement rejects the Trump admin's dangerously inadequate proposal and is much closer to the $8.5B figure that I believed more appropriate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump is playing fast and loose with the facts, and blaming everyone not named Donald Trump--Congress is taking responsibility and acting like the adult in the room. The Trump admin's response to coronavirus has been slow and halting. Congress is taking action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and to Marti Licon-Vitale, Warden of the Metropolitan Correctional Center - Nadler, Velazquez Send Joint Letter to BOP and Warden of MCC Expressing Concerns and Demanding Answers Over Extended Lockdown Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - New York Members Send Letter to President Trump Expressing Concerns Over Mandatory Architectural Style on Federal Buildings Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
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