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May 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump wants to hide the truth. Every president for 40 years has released their tax returns. The American people have the right to see this. He's not an ordinary citizen anymore. He's the president." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Dems fought for the hearing with Dr. Fauci--an opportunity to hear from him without Pres. Trump lurking Dr. Fauci warned of "suffering and death that could be avoided" if we don't follow the science & rush to reopen Pres. Trump: You need an adequate national testing strategy NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell said the GOP has not 'yet felt the urgency of acting immediately.' Let me repeat. With millions sick and tens of thousands dying, With depression-era levels of unemployment, Sen. McConnell said the GOP has not 'yet felt the urgency of acting immediately.'" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Every single President since Richard Nixon has made their tax returns public. The House lawfully requested that Trump do the same. He refused. The President is acting like a King. But this is a democracy. No one is above the law. #TrumpTaxes" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Engel, Thompson & Nadler Reject Administration's Legal Explanation for Halting Asylum Processing Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 12, 2020 Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 12, 2020 Trump Administration Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "The politicization of the courts is a serious threat to our democracy. It undermines the rule of law. Sitting federal judges should not be members of political organizations like the Federalist Society. Period." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2020 Letter to Judge Ralph Erickson and Members of the Committee on the Codes of Conduct - Senate Democrats Back Stronger Ethics Guidance for Judges Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump is making daily testing and contact tracing available or required for his own staff at the White House, why is he still refusing to do it for the country?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow in the Senate HELP Committee, Democrats have fought for a hearing with Dr. Fauci. It will be one of the first opportunities for Dr. Fauci to tell Americans the truth without President Trump lurking over his shoulder in a White House press conference." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2020 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of US Goverment Accountability Office - Pingree Requests GAO Investigation of PPP Loans to Publicly Traded Companies Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate - Ernst, Murphy Urge Support for Families, Workers in Need of Diaper Assistance During COVID-19 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Has Senator McConnell seen the lines of hungry Americans waiting at food banks? Has Senator McConnell seen last week's jobs report or heard the pleas of millions of families who are worried about paying their rent?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2020 Letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf - 45+ Democrats Urge ICE to Preserve Evidence of Potential Abuse, Safely Release People Detained Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Representatives Rice, Meeks, Meng Urge House and Senate Leadership to Provide Additional Relief for Nursing Homes Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
May 10, 2020 Tweet - "Happy #MothersDay! This is a picture of my mom from her birthday last year when she turned 91. For a Mother's Day gift, my family visited outside her apartment at a safe distance to wave hello and tell her we love her." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2020 Meng Hails Approval of New York State's Plan to Operate Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program Rep. Grace Meng
May 10, 2020 Tweet - "Happy #MothersDay to all the incredible moms out there!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Democrats Call for IG Investigation into AG Barr's Politicization of DOJ Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Pam Miller, Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service - Levin, Moore Lead 95 House Members Urging Commonsense Flexibility for WIC Use During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "We requested that the SBA Inspector General complete this report. And it makes clear that the Trump administration must immediately fix the Paycheck Protection Program to help the truly small businesses that have so far not received the help they need." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Condemn Trump's Plans to Cut Russian Deterrence Initiative to Fund Border Wall Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 8, 2020 Velázquez Announces the Addition of Newly Elected Congressman Kweisi Mfume to Committee Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 8, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Van Hollen, Senators Urge VA to Prioritize Veterans' Mental Health Care Amid Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - House Chairs Press Trump Administration to Rescind Policies that Delay Release of Migrant Children Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Senators Urge DOD to Enhance Mental Health Care Resources for Servicemembers & Families Amid Pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Revise Policy Preventing Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Plasma for Coronavirus Research Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Michael Flynn Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Letter Urges Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit to Help Working-Class Michigan Families Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to José Serrano, Chairman House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Calling for Increased Funding to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Schumer reveals: As COVID-19 spreads in facilities, VA healthcare sites across Upstate NY have reported weeks of shortages or total lack of PPE; senator demands VA immediately send supplies & PPE to Upstate NY and fix distribution strategy Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and John Barsa, Acting Administrator USAID - Senator Markey and Rep. Titus Lead Colleagues in Urging State Department, USAID to Protect Global LGBTQI Population During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Pingree Leads 70+ House Members in Push for Nation's Cultural Sector to Receive Direct Aid in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Joe Morelle, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Call for Action to Streamline Critical Social Services Americans Rely On Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Fudge Urges Funding Set-Aside for CDFIs in Future Small Business Relief Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Why isn't the @SenateGOP focused on responding to COVID-19? Senator McConnell hasn't held a single vote here on the Senate floor this week related to COVID-19. Instead, Republicans on the Judiciary Committee are wasting time on the nomination of McConnell protégé Justin Walker." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Calls For Additional Child Care COVID-19 Relief Funding Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump seems unable to handle truth. Dr. Rick Bright, an HHS whistleblower, says there was pressure from HHS leadership to ignore science and award contracts based on cronyism. The whistleblower's scheduled to appear in the House and should come before the Senate too." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Letter to to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security and Cameron Quinn, Officer of the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Moulton, Warren, Markey, Keating, Kennedy, Colleagues Seek Federal Investigation of Violent Incident at Bristol County Jail Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Legal briefs are due in the SCOTUS case this week to determine the future of our healthcare law But in a global pandemic-- @SenateGOP wants to jam through a judge who believes it should all end Tens of millions would lose health insurance. Pre-existing condition protections gone." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for all our DACA and TPS recipients. So many are on the frontlines of health and the fight against COVID-19. #ImmigrantHealthHeroes" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Stevens Urges Trump Administration to Support Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Facilities Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 5, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Marks 45th Anniversary Of Southeast Asian Diaspora, Calls On Administration To End Deportation of Refugees Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "This is a national emergency. But Sen. McConnell has scheduled no floor votes on COVID-19 bills. Instead the Senate GOP's focused on nominations and unqualified, right-wing judges. That includes Justin Walker, a McConnell protégé who argued against our health care law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Intelligence Committee just held a hearing on Rep. Ratcliffe to be the next Director of National Intelligence He won't speak truth to power in this White House A deeply partisan cheerleader for President Trump A yes man It will hurt us dearly in national security" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Letter to ICE Acting Director Matthew T. Albence and Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari - Congresswoman Escobar Leads Letter Asking ICE to Make Immediate Changes to Halt the Spread of COVID-19 and Protect All Detainees and Employees Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Larson Joins 87 House Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Prioritize COVID-19 Testing In Nursing Homes And All Long-Term Care Rep. Grace Meng, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans must concentrate on helping Americans recover from COVID-19 not confirming right-wing judges or protecting big businesses that threaten to put workers at serious risk." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "To Secretary Mnuchin: The $8 billion in critical relief funds in the CARES Act intended for federally recognized Tribal governments needs to be released IMMEDIATELY. The deadline to distribute funds was April 26. This delay is costing lives. The Tribes cannot wait!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate needs to hear from Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, Sec. Mnuchin. We need to know why so many small businesses have had trouble getting loans. We need to know why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers. We need to know why we still don't have enough tests!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "I talked to Denisse Rojas A 4th-year med student at NY's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, she'll practice as a doctor of emergency medicine & she's a Dreamer We're fighting for all DACA & TPS recipients--many on the frontlines of health & COVID-19 #ImmigrantHealthHeroes" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "Here's how Denisse Rojas--a 4th-year med student at New York's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and one of our incredible Dreamers--is fighting for patients in this pandemic: She has been volunteering at Mount Sinai's free clinic. #ImmigrantHealthHeroes" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "Denisse Rojas inspires me. You need to hear her story. We're fighting for all our DACA and TPS recipients--so many are on the frontlines of health and COVID-19. #ImmigrantHealthHeroes" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary - Congressman Panetta Denounces Secretary Devos's Exclusion of Immigrant Students in Covid-19 Relief Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Tribal Communities in Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad to see President Trump is watching Stephen Colbert. Maybe he'll learn something." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Families are hurting Undocumented immigrants & their families are especially vulnerable So are US citizens married to them who aren't eligible for stimulus payments--and think of their kids We're fighting this. GOP is discriminating against taxpayers because of who they love." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Rep. Porter, Joined by House Committee Chairs, Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Unconfirmed Agency Officials Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues to Treasury: Disburse $8 Billion in Critical COVID-19 Relief to Tribal Governments Immediately Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are following @SenateDems ' calls and considering scheduling some oversight hearings with Dr. Birx, Dr. Fauci, Secretary Mnuchin, and Federal Reserve Chair Powell. But it's shameful these hearings won't happen until mid-May at the earliest." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Americans deserve to immediately hear from top Trump admin officials on why we don't have enough tests, why small biz's are having trouble accessing SBA help, why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers, how to protect frontline workers with needed equipment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans should be laser focused on the health and economic crises caused by COVID-19, not confirming right-wing judges or protecting big business from legal liability." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Stefanik Sends Letter Requesting Expanded Telehealth Services Through TRICARE for Servicemembers Experiencing Mental Health Issues Rep. Elise Stefanik
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Castro, Haaland Urge House Leadership to Establish Family Care for Essential Workers and Vulnerable Family Caregivers During COVID-19 Rep. Grace Meng, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Now that Senator McConnell's decided the Senate will reconvene next week, we should be focusing on issues like oversight to provide families answers and solutions, and providing communities of color better access to health coverage NOT confirming unqualified, right-wing judges" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator for the US Small Business Administration - Rep Meeks and Sen. Harris Demand SBA Resolve Technical Difficulties Shutting Out Community Lenders from Accessing PPP Portal Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Meng, Hevesi, Persaud and Koslowitz Lead 94 New York Elected Officials from Congress, State Legislature and City Council in Letter to President Trump Calling for More Funding for Critical Safety Net Programs for NY Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "There still aren't enough tests Healthcare workers still don't have the PPE they need We need aggressive oversight of the Trump admin's coronavirus response Republicans should be focused on fighting for Americans in this pandemic, not confirming unqualified, right-wing judges" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to everyone in @USNationalGuard working so hard for New York and our country! Today, I spoke with General Lengyel, @ChiefNGB . I urged him to ensure our Guard members--like all frontline health workers--have access to mental health resources and support during this time." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury - Congressman Morelle Calls for Relief for Childcare Providers Impacted by COVID-19 Rep. Joe Morelle
April 29, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House of Representatives, and The Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Moulton, Fitzpatrick, 142 Other Members of Congress and Nation's Leading Nonprofits Urge House Leadership to Support Relief for America's Nonprofits Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is taking away funds meant to deter Putin!? For an unnecessary, expensive wall that he said Mexico would pay for? He must FOCUS on using the full authority of the Defense Production Act to get testing and needed medical supplies to frontline workers NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Wyden Urges Greater Support for Pregnant Patients, Infants Amid COVID-19 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date Title Politician
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump wants to hide the truth. Every president for 40 years has released their tax returns. The American people have the right to see this. He's not an ordinary citizen anymore. He's the president." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Dems fought for the hearing with Dr. Fauci--an opportunity to hear from him without Pres. Trump lurking Dr. Fauci warned of "suffering and death that could be avoided" if we don't follow the science & rush to reopen Pres. Trump: You need an adequate national testing strategy NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell said the GOP has not 'yet felt the urgency of acting immediately.' Let me repeat. With millions sick and tens of thousands dying, With depression-era levels of unemployment, Sen. McConnell said the GOP has not 'yet felt the urgency of acting immediately.'" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Every single President since Richard Nixon has made their tax returns public. The House lawfully requested that Trump do the same. He refused. The President is acting like a King. But this is a democracy. No one is above the law. #TrumpTaxes" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Engel, Thompson & Nadler Reject Administration's Legal Explanation for Halting Asylum Processing Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 12, 2020 Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 12, 2020 Trump Administration Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "The politicization of the courts is a serious threat to our democracy. It undermines the rule of law. Sitting federal judges should not be members of political organizations like the Federalist Society. Period." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2020 Letter to Judge Ralph Erickson and Members of the Committee on the Codes of Conduct - Senate Democrats Back Stronger Ethics Guidance for Judges Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump is making daily testing and contact tracing available or required for his own staff at the White House, why is he still refusing to do it for the country?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow in the Senate HELP Committee, Democrats have fought for a hearing with Dr. Fauci. It will be one of the first opportunities for Dr. Fauci to tell Americans the truth without President Trump lurking over his shoulder in a White House press conference." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2020 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of US Goverment Accountability Office - Pingree Requests GAO Investigation of PPP Loans to Publicly Traded Companies Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate - Ernst, Murphy Urge Support for Families, Workers in Need of Diaper Assistance During COVID-19 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Has Senator McConnell seen the lines of hungry Americans waiting at food banks? Has Senator McConnell seen last week's jobs report or heard the pleas of millions of families who are worried about paying their rent?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2020 Letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf - 45+ Democrats Urge ICE to Preserve Evidence of Potential Abuse, Safely Release People Detained Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Representatives Rice, Meeks, Meng Urge House and Senate Leadership to Provide Additional Relief for Nursing Homes Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
May 10, 2020 Tweet - "Happy #MothersDay! This is a picture of my mom from her birthday last year when she turned 91. For a Mother's Day gift, my family visited outside her apartment at a safe distance to wave hello and tell her we love her." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2020 Meng Hails Approval of New York State's Plan to Operate Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program Rep.Grace Meng
May 10, 2020 Tweet - "Happy #MothersDay to all the incredible moms out there!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Democrats Call for IG Investigation into AG Barr's Politicization of DOJ Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Pam Miller, Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service - Levin, Moore Lead 95 House Members Urging Commonsense Flexibility for WIC Use During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "We requested that the SBA Inspector General complete this report. And it makes clear that the Trump administration must immediately fix the Paycheck Protection Program to help the truly small businesses that have so far not received the help they need." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Condemn Trump's Plans to Cut Russian Deterrence Initiative to Fund Border Wall Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 8, 2020 Velázquez Announces the Addition of Newly Elected Congressman Kweisi Mfume to Committee Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 8, 2020 Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Van Hollen, Senators Urge VA to Prioritize Veterans' Mental Health Care Amid Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - House Chairs Press Trump Administration to Rescind Policies that Delay Release of Migrant Children Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Senators Urge DOD to Enhance Mental Health Care Resources for Servicemembers & Families Amid Pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Revise Policy Preventing Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Plasma for Coronavirus Research Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Michael Flynn Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Letter Urges Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit to Help Working-Class Michigan Families Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to José Serrano, Chairman House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Calling for Increased Funding to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Schumer reveals: As COVID-19 spreads in facilities, VA healthcare sites across Upstate NY have reported weeks of shortages or total lack of PPE; senator demands VA immediately send supplies & PPE to Upstate NY and fix distribution strategy Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and John Barsa, Acting Administrator USAID - Senator Markey and Rep. Titus Lead Colleagues in Urging State Department, USAID to Protect Global LGBTQI Population During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Pingree Leads 70+ House Members in Push for Nation's Cultural Sector to Receive Direct Aid in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Joe Morelle, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Call for Action to Streamline Critical Social Services Americans Rely On Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Fudge Urges Funding Set-Aside for CDFIs in Future Small Business Relief Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Why isn't the @SenateGOP focused on responding to COVID-19? Senator McConnell hasn't held a single vote here on the Senate floor this week related to COVID-19. Instead, Republicans on the Judiciary Committee are wasting time on the nomination of McConnell protégé Justin Walker." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Calls For Additional Child Care COVID-19 Relief Funding Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump seems unable to handle truth. Dr. Rick Bright, an HHS whistleblower, says there was pressure from HHS leadership to ignore science and award contracts based on cronyism. The whistleblower's scheduled to appear in the House and should come before the Senate too." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Letter to to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security and Cameron Quinn, Officer of the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Moulton, Warren, Markey, Keating, Kennedy, Colleagues Seek Federal Investigation of Violent Incident at Bristol County Jail Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Legal briefs are due in the SCOTUS case this week to determine the future of our healthcare law But in a global pandemic-- @SenateGOP wants to jam through a judge who believes it should all end Tens of millions would lose health insurance. Pre-existing condition protections gone." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for all our DACA and TPS recipients. So many are on the frontlines of health and the fight against COVID-19. #ImmigrantHealthHeroes" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Stevens Urges Trump Administration to Support Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Facilities Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 5, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Marks 45th Anniversary Of Southeast Asian Diaspora, Calls On Administration To End Deportation of Refugees Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "This is a national emergency. But Sen. McConnell has scheduled no floor votes on COVID-19 bills. Instead the Senate GOP's focused on nominations and unqualified, right-wing judges. That includes Justin Walker, a McConnell protégé who argued against our health care law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Intelligence Committee just held a hearing on Rep. Ratcliffe to be the next Director of National Intelligence He won't speak truth to power in this White House A deeply partisan cheerleader for President Trump A yes man It will hurt us dearly in national security" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Letter to ICE Acting Director Matthew T. Albence and Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari - Congresswoman Escobar Leads Letter Asking ICE to Make Immediate Changes to Halt the Spread of COVID-19 and Protect All Detainees and Employees Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Larson Joins 87 House Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Prioritize COVID-19 Testing In Nursing Homes And All Long-Term Care Rep.Grace Meng, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans must concentrate on helping Americans recover from COVID-19 not confirming right-wing judges or protecting big businesses that threaten to put workers at serious risk." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "To Secretary Mnuchin: The $8 billion in critical relief funds in the CARES Act intended for federally recognized Tribal governments needs to be released IMMEDIATELY. The deadline to distribute funds was April 26. This delay is costing lives. The Tribes cannot wait!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate needs to hear from Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, Sec. Mnuchin. We need to know why so many small businesses have had trouble getting loans. We need to know why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers. We need to know why we still don't have enough tests!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "I talked to Denisse Rojas A 4th-year med student at NY's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, she'll practice as a doctor of emergency medicine & she's a Dreamer We're fighting for all DACA & TPS recipients--many on the frontlines of health & COVID-19 #ImmigrantHealthHeroes" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "Here's how Denisse Rojas--a 4th-year med student at New York's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and one of our incredible Dreamers--is fighting for patients in this pandemic: She has been volunteering at Mount Sinai's free clinic. #ImmigrantHealthHeroes" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "Denisse Rojas inspires me. You need to hear her story. We're fighting for all our DACA and TPS recipients--so many are on the frontlines of health and COVID-19. #ImmigrantHealthHeroes" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary - Congressman Panetta Denounces Secretary Devos's Exclusion of Immigrant Students in Covid-19 Relief Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Tribal Communities in Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad to see President Trump is watching Stephen Colbert. Maybe he'll learn something." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Families are hurting Undocumented immigrants & their families are especially vulnerable So are US citizens married to them who aren't eligible for stimulus payments--and think of their kids We're fighting this. GOP is discriminating against taxpayers because of who they love." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Rep. Porter, Joined by House Committee Chairs, Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Unconfirmed Agency Officials Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues to Treasury: Disburse $8 Billion in Critical COVID-19 Relief to Tribal Governments Immediately Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are following @SenateDems ' calls and considering scheduling some oversight hearings with Dr. Birx, Dr. Fauci, Secretary Mnuchin, and Federal Reserve Chair Powell. But it's shameful these hearings won't happen until mid-May at the earliest." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Americans deserve to immediately hear from top Trump admin officials on why we don't have enough tests, why small biz's are having trouble accessing SBA help, why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers, how to protect frontline workers with needed equipment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans should be laser focused on the health and economic crises caused by COVID-19, not confirming right-wing judges or protecting big business from legal liability." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Stefanik Sends Letter Requesting Expanded Telehealth Services Through TRICARE for Servicemembers Experiencing Mental Health Issues Rep.Elise Stefanik
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Castro, Haaland Urge House Leadership to Establish Family Care for Essential Workers and Vulnerable Family Caregivers During COVID-19 Rep.Grace Meng, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Now that Senator McConnell's decided the Senate will reconvene next week, we should be focusing on issues like oversight to provide families answers and solutions, and providing communities of color better access to health coverage NOT confirming unqualified, right-wing judges" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator for the US Small Business Administration - Rep Meeks and Sen. Harris Demand SBA Resolve Technical Difficulties Shutting Out Community Lenders from Accessing PPP Portal Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Meng, Hevesi, Persaud and Koslowitz Lead 94 New York Elected Officials from Congress, State Legislature and City Council in Letter to President Trump Calling for More Funding for Critical Safety Net Programs for NY Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "There still aren't enough tests Healthcare workers still don't have the PPE they need We need aggressive oversight of the Trump admin's coronavirus response Republicans should be focused on fighting for Americans in this pandemic, not confirming unqualified, right-wing judges" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to everyone in @USNationalGuard working so hard for New York and our country! Today, I spoke with General Lengyel, @ChiefNGB . I urged him to ensure our Guard members--like all frontline health workers--have access to mental health resources and support during this time." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury - Congressman Morelle Calls for Relief for Childcare Providers Impacted by COVID-19 Rep.Joe Morelle
April 29, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House of Representatives, and The Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Moulton, Fitzpatrick, 142 Other Members of Congress and Nation's Leading Nonprofits Urge House Leadership to Support Relief for America's Nonprofits Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is taking away funds meant to deter Putin!? For an unnecessary, expensive wall that he said Mexico would pay for? He must FOCUS on using the full authority of the Defense Production Act to get testing and needed medical supplies to frontline workers NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Wyden Urges Greater Support for Pregnant Patients, Infants Amid COVID-19 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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