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Dec. 30, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris's selection of Kathleen Hicks is historic. It shows their commitment to putting highly qualified and talented people in key positions. She will be an excellent Deputy Secretary of Defense." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2020 Tweet - "After all the insanity that Senate Republicans have tolerated from President Trump, is this where Senate Republicans are going to draw the line? $2,000 checks to Americans in a pandemic? That is a bridge too far? Please. Senator McConnell: Americans need this help now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @SenSanders to pass $2,000 survival checks for Americans. But Senator Mitch McConnell blocked it. $600 is not enough. Democrats will fight for the Senate to take a vote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Senate GOP added nearly $2T to the deficit to give corporations a tax cut. Senate GOP fought for a tax break for three-martini lunches. So don't tell me we can't afford to help people keep their jobs, pay their rent, feed their families. $2,000 CHECKS NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House just took a strong, bipartisan vote to pass $2,000 checks. Tomorrow, I'll move to pass the bill in the Senate. Workers, families, and people are crying out for help. Every Senate Democrat is for this relief. Senate Republicans should not stand in the way." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm going to fight to pass the House's bill to give Americans $2,000 checks in the Senate. Senate Republicans: Enough is enough. Americans need this help now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The House will pass a bill to give Americans $2,000 checks. Then I will move to pass it in the Senate. No Democrats will object. Will Senate Republicans?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need $2,000 checks. Senator McConnell: Americans need help NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to talk with President-elect Biden's climate nominees I'll fight side-by-side with Rep. Deb Haaland, Jennifer Granholm, Michael Regan, Brenda Mallory, Gina McCarthy, & Ali Zaidi for a bold climate agenda to tackle the climate crisis and undo Trump's disastrous policies" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "The one thing this corrupt President can never reverse is his impeachment." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "10 years ago today, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, ending this discriminatory policy. Today, we continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. It is long past time for the Senate to pass the Equality Act. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 relief package provides desperately needed assistance. To everyday Americans confronting homelessness, hunger & unemployment. But it's merely a down payment on what needs to happen. We begin to write the next bill today. So President Biden can sign it into law." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 22, 2020 Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $6 Billion In WIC Funding Included In The FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 22, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Her Horseracing Integrity And Safety Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm in. Whaddya say, Mitch? Let's not get bogged down with ideological offsets and unrelated items and just DO THIS! The American people deserve it. @senatemajldr" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 21, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Senate Passage Of $900 Billion Relief Package And Omnibus Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Everyday Americans desperately need relief. Direct payment checks. Emergency unemployment benefits. Enhanced SNAP. Rental Assistance. Internet connectivity. Let's get this done TODAY." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 21, 2020 Gillibrand Statement Following Meeting With Secretary Of Agriculture Nominee Tom Vilsack Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 18, 2020 Nadler & Murphy Introduce Legislation to Restore the DOJ Office for Access to Justice Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 17, 2020 Letter to Mr. Russell T. Vought, Director of Office of Management and Budget - Menendez, Brown, Warren Slam Implementation of Trump's Executive Order Prohibiting Diversity and Inclusion Trainings Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "These immensely qualified individuals bring a wealth of experience They'll be a stark contrast to the unqualified, polluter-friendly, fossil fuel-influenced Trump Cabinet I look forward to working with them to pass a bold climate and clean-energy agenda" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Senate Passage Of Her Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen State Dept Role In Combating Anti-Semitism Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I sat down today to talk with Lloyd Austin and Denis McDonough, President-elect Joe Biden's nominees to lead the Department of Defense and the VA. We will fight side-by-side for America's servicemembers and for America's veterans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for emergency relief for the American people in this crisis. To Senator McConnell and the Senate GOP: It is past time for the Senate to pass emergency federal relief." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Jayapal, Members of Congress Join FIRM Action in Announcing Roadmap to Freedom Resolution that Achieves a Progressive Vision of a Humane Immigration System Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell demands corporate liability be included in any COVID-relief bill--or he won't let it pass It's an unconscionable position: No relief for Americans unless corporations receive blanket immunity from lawsuits Sen. McConnell: It's past time for the Senate to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor-HHS-Education, and Honorable Patty Murray, Ranking Member on the Subcommittee of Labor-HHS-Education - Gillibrand, Colleagues Push To Boost Health Care System Research Funding Amid Proposed Drastic Cuts Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 11, 2020 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Join FIRM Action in Announcing Roadmap to Freedom Resolution that Achieves a Progressive Vision of a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity, and Family Unity Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to President Joe Biden - House Democrats Propose Roadmap for Biden Administration on Fighting Disinformation Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Final NDAA Will Include Safe To Report And Key Amendments To Address Military Sexual Assault Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 10, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Signing Amicus Brief in Support of Texas Supreme Court Case Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Following Push, Senator Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Amendment To End Military-Connected Child Abuse And Neglect Included In Final National Defense Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "State & local COVID-relief is about American workers It's about firefighters, first responders, teachers, bus drivers, sanitation workers, essential employees getting laid off Men & women who've risked their lives to keep our country moving Sen McConnell: It's past time to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. Joe Morelle, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Statement on Full Restoration of DACA Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 8, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Army's Report On Command Culture At Fort Hood Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Vietnam vets @VVAmerica suffering from illnesses linked to Agent Orange I'm proud we expanded these critical health benefits in the bill the House just passed! Next up: Senate Pres. Trump is threatening to veto the benefits to protect Confederate traitors" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. 7, 2020 Gillibrand Statement And Photo Following Meeting With Treasury Secretary-Designate Janet Yellen Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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 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 - "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. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Mitchell Lead Coalition Of More Than 70 Members Requesting College Transparency Act's Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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 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. 3, 2020 Schumer, During First Meeting with President-Elect Biden's DHS Nominee, Alejandro Mayorkas, Pushes Homeland Security Nominee to Address Congestion at The Northern Border upon Confirmation; Before Even President-Elect Takes Office, Senator Makes Western NY Security, Economic Concerns, and Prosperity a Top Priority 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 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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. 2, 2020 Tweet - "No one exemplifies the hope & promise of America better than Ali Mayorkas--an immigrant from Cuba who rose to the highest echelons of public service I was proud to talk with him on becoming the next Homeland Security Secretary The Senate must confirm him to Biden's Cabinet Day 1" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 50 years since the EPA was founded, but four years of President Trump have severely weakened it. I'll be fighting alongside Joe Biden and his administration to help rebuild the EPA and take bold action on clean air, water, and the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation 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 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 Tweet - "The Senate must hold hearings on President-elect Biden's nominees immediately after the Georgia elections in January. That's what the Senate did for Donald Trump and Barack Obama. That's what the Senate must do for President-elect Joe Biden." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: I just met with Tony Blinken & Avril Haines They're Biden's nominees to be Secretary of State & Director of National Intelligence We talked our nation's security, competitiveness, and repairing the damage to our relationships abroad They are exceptionally qualified" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 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. 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 - "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 - "Brooklyn native Janet Yellen was selected to lead President-elect Biden's economic team. She would be the first woman to ever hold the title of Treasury Secretary. There is no one more qualified to lead the U.S. Treasury at this critical moment for American families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Culminating Over a Decade of Work & Advocacy on Behalf of Wny Veterans, Schumer Dedicates Western New York National Cemetery; Immediately Following Ceremony, Senator Stands with Local Heroes and Vet Leaders to Celebrate Service & Sacrifice of Thousands of Wny Veterans Who Can Now Be Laid to Rest at A National Cemetery Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congresswomen-Elect Nicole Malliotakis and Nancy Mace Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
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 Tweet - "This is a lawless president. This administration is corrupt to its core. This is just one example of why the American people voted to remove him from office. And every single Republican Senator who voted against convicting President Trump enabled this corruption." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey, Engel, Maloney Issue Joint Response To Nrc Staff's Approval Of Indian Point License Transfer Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This is probably the closest thing to a concession President Trump could issue. We must now unite together. America faces multiple crises that demand an orderly transition, and I look forward to working with President-elect Biden and VP-elect Harris to help the American people." 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 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 Tweet - "We need bold climate action now. And Joe Biden appointing John Kerry with his experience, knowledge, dedication, and credibility on fighting the climate crisis shows the incoming Biden administration's commitment to act on climate from Day 1." 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. Tom Suozzi, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 30, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris's selection of Kathleen Hicks is historic. It shows their commitment to putting highly qualified and talented people in key positions. She will be an excellent Deputy Secretary of Defense." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2020 Tweet - "After all the insanity that Senate Republicans have tolerated from President Trump, is this where Senate Republicans are going to draw the line? $2,000 checks to Americans in a pandemic? That is a bridge too far? Please. Senator McConnell: Americans need this help now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @SenSanders to pass $2,000 survival checks for Americans. But Senator Mitch McConnell blocked it. $600 is not enough. Democrats will fight for the Senate to take a vote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Senate GOP added nearly $2T to the deficit to give corporations a tax cut. Senate GOP fought for a tax break for three-martini lunches. So don't tell me we can't afford to help people keep their jobs, pay their rent, feed their families. $2,000 CHECKS NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House just took a strong, bipartisan vote to pass $2,000 checks. Tomorrow, I'll move to pass the bill in the Senate. Workers, families, and people are crying out for help. Every Senate Democrat is for this relief. Senate Republicans should not stand in the way." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm going to fight to pass the House's bill to give Americans $2,000 checks in the Senate. Senate Republicans: Enough is enough. Americans need this help now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The House will pass a bill to give Americans $2,000 checks. Then I will move to pass it in the Senate. No Democrats will object. Will Senate Republicans?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need $2,000 checks. Senator McConnell: Americans need help NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to talk with President-elect Biden's climate nominees I'll fight side-by-side with Rep. Deb Haaland, Jennifer Granholm, Michael Regan, Brenda Mallory, Gina McCarthy, & Ali Zaidi for a bold climate agenda to tackle the climate crisis and undo Trump's disastrous policies" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "The one thing this corrupt President can never reverse is his impeachment." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "10 years ago today, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, ending this discriminatory policy. Today, we continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. It is long past time for the Senate to pass the Equality Act. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 relief package provides desperately needed assistance. To everyday Americans confronting homelessness, hunger & unemployment. But it's merely a down payment on what needs to happen. We begin to write the next bill today. So President Biden can sign it into law." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 22, 2020 Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $6 Billion In WIC Funding Included In The FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 22, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Her Horseracing Integrity And Safety Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm in. Whaddya say, Mitch? Let's not get bogged down with ideological offsets and unrelated items and just DO THIS! The American people deserve it. @senatemajldr" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 21, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Senate Passage Of $900 Billion Relief Package And Omnibus Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Everyday Americans desperately need relief. Direct payment checks. Emergency unemployment benefits. Enhanced SNAP. Rental Assistance. Internet connectivity. Let's get this done TODAY." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 21, 2020 Gillibrand Statement Following Meeting With Secretary Of Agriculture Nominee Tom Vilsack Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 18, 2020 Nadler & Murphy Introduce Legislation to Restore the DOJ Office for Access to Justice Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 17, 2020 Letter to Mr. Russell T. Vought, Director of Office of Management and Budget - Menendez, Brown, Warren Slam Implementation of Trump's Executive Order Prohibiting Diversity and Inclusion Trainings Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "These immensely qualified individuals bring a wealth of experience They'll be a stark contrast to the unqualified, polluter-friendly, fossil fuel-influenced Trump Cabinet I look forward to working with them to pass a bold climate and clean-energy agenda" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Senate Passage Of Her Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen State Dept Role In Combating Anti-Semitism Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I sat down today to talk with Lloyd Austin and Denis McDonough, President-elect Joe Biden's nominees to lead the Department of Defense and the VA. We will fight side-by-side for America's servicemembers and for America's veterans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for emergency relief for the American people in this crisis. To Senator McConnell and the Senate GOP: It is past time for the Senate to pass emergency federal relief." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Jayapal, Members of Congress Join FIRM Action in Announcing Roadmap to Freedom Resolution that Achieves a Progressive Vision of a Humane Immigration System Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell demands corporate liability be included in any COVID-relief bill--or he won't let it pass It's an unconscionable position: No relief for Americans unless corporations receive blanket immunity from lawsuits Sen. McConnell: It's past time for the Senate to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor-HHS-Education, and Honorable Patty Murray, Ranking Member on the Subcommittee of Labor-HHS-Education - Gillibrand, Colleagues Push To Boost Health Care System Research Funding Amid Proposed Drastic Cuts Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 11, 2020 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Join FIRM Action in Announcing Roadmap to Freedom Resolution that Achieves a Progressive Vision of a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity, and Family Unity Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to President Joe Biden - House Democrats Propose Roadmap for Biden Administration on Fighting Disinformation Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Final NDAA Will Include Safe To Report And Key Amendments To Address Military Sexual Assault Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 10, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Signing Amicus Brief in Support of Texas Supreme Court Case Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Following Push, Senator Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Amendment To End Military-Connected Child Abuse And Neglect Included In Final National Defense Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "State & local COVID-relief is about American workers It's about firefighters, first responders, teachers, bus drivers, sanitation workers, essential employees getting laid off Men & women who've risked their lives to keep our country moving Sen McConnell: It's past time to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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.Joe Morelle, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Statement on Full Restoration of DACA Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 8, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Army's Report On Command Culture At Fort Hood Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Vietnam vets @VVAmerica suffering from illnesses linked to Agent Orange I'm proud we expanded these critical health benefits in the bill the House just passed! Next up: Senate Pres. Trump is threatening to veto the benefits to protect Confederate traitors" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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. 7, 2020 Gillibrand Statement And Photo Following Meeting With Treasury Secretary-Designate Janet Yellen Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
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 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 - "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. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Mitchell Lead Coalition Of More Than 70 Members Requesting College Transparency Act's Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
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 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. 3, 2020 Schumer, During First Meeting with President-Elect Biden's DHS Nominee, Alejandro Mayorkas, Pushes Homeland Security Nominee to Address Congestion at The Northern Border upon Confirmation; Before Even President-Elect Takes Office, Senator Makes Western NY Security, Economic Concerns, and Prosperity a Top Priority 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 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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. 2, 2020 Tweet - "No one exemplifies the hope & promise of America better than Ali Mayorkas--an immigrant from Cuba who rose to the highest echelons of public service I was proud to talk with him on becoming the next Homeland Security Secretary The Senate must confirm him to Biden's Cabinet Day 1" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 50 years since the EPA was founded, but four years of President Trump have severely weakened it. I'll be fighting alongside Joe Biden and his administration to help rebuild the EPA and take bold action on clean air, water, and the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation 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 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 Tweet - "The Senate must hold hearings on President-elect Biden's nominees immediately after the Georgia elections in January. That's what the Senate did for Donald Trump and Barack Obama. That's what the Senate must do for President-elect Joe Biden." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: I just met with Tony Blinken & Avril Haines They're Biden's nominees to be Secretary of State & Director of National Intelligence We talked our nation's security, competitiveness, and repairing the damage to our relationships abroad They are exceptionally qualified" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 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. 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 - "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 - "Brooklyn native Janet Yellen was selected to lead President-elect Biden's economic team. She would be the first woman to ever hold the title of Treasury Secretary. There is no one more qualified to lead the U.S. Treasury at this critical moment for American families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Culminating Over a Decade of Work & Advocacy on Behalf of Wny Veterans, Schumer Dedicates Western New York National Cemetery; Immediately Following Ceremony, Senator Stands with Local Heroes and Vet Leaders to Celebrate Service & Sacrifice of Thousands of Wny Veterans Who Can Now Be Laid to Rest at A National Cemetery Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congresswomen-Elect Nicole Malliotakis and Nancy Mace Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
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 Tweet - "This is a lawless president. This administration is corrupt to its core. This is just one example of why the American people voted to remove him from office. And every single Republican Senator who voted against convicting President Trump enabled this corruption." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey, Engel, Maloney Issue Joint Response To Nrc Staff's Approval Of Indian Point License Transfer Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This is probably the closest thing to a concession President Trump could issue. We must now unite together. America faces multiple crises that demand an orderly transition, and I look forward to working with President-elect Biden and VP-elect Harris to help the American people." 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 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 Tweet - "We need bold climate action now. And Joe Biden appointing John Kerry with his experience, knowledge, dedication, and credibility on fighting the climate crisis shows the incoming Biden administration's commitment to act on climate from Day 1." 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.Tom Suozzi, ...
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