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Nov. 21, 2019 Collins, Brown, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health Services for Older Americans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Congressman Trone Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Worker Protections Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "House Republicans requested several witnesses, including Gordon Sondland. They testified this week. Outcome? Trump's credibility has been shredded. (With friends like Nunes & the Boys Mr. President, who needs enemies)." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 21, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Electing A Certain Member to A Certain Standing Committee of the House of Representatives Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 20, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 20, 2019 Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velázquez on Full Committee Markup Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 20, 2019 Congresswomen Beatty and Meng Introduce Homeless Youth Menstrual Product Access Act Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "In the last year alone, at least 22 transgender and gender non-conforming people have been killed in the U.S. The majority of them are trans women of color. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor their lives and recommit ourselves to speaking out against transphobia." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Top Republican witness Ambassador Sondland had 2 choices. Lie to Congress (and go to jail). Or tell the truth about the President's #AbuseOfPower. He just confirmed Trump's #ShakedownScheme. Cloud of illegitimacy hanging over 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. grows stronger by the day." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Nadler and Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration Safe-Third Country Agreement with Guatemala Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 19, 2019 Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley, Schumer, Harris, Warren Press DHS for Public Release of "Remain in Mexico' Assessment Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "LTC Vindman is a Purple Heart recipient who has spent his life in service to our country. The Republican attacks on the witnesses in the House impeachment inquiry are painful and wrong." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Women's Entrepreneurship Day 2019 Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @WhiteHouse is disparaging one of its own NSC staffers, a Purple Heart recipient, Lieutenant Colonel Vindman. But his White House supervisor called him a "top 1% military officer" and "brilliant" in his performance review. @realDonaldTrump: Stop these shameful attacks now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Approximately half of the American people report that they cannot afford a sudden, unexpected $500 expense. The American dream is slipping away. That's why House Dems continue to fight hard #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 19, 2019 Electing Members to Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives and Ranking Members on Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "LTC Alexander Vindman and whistleblowers like him are patriots. They are standing up for the Constitution they swore an oath to defend. They must be protected from reprisals." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "It is entirely up to President @realDonaldTrump and @SenateMajLdr McConnell to decide if we are going to make progress on a topic like infrastructure or if the Senate will continue to be a graveyard for commonsense ideas to help the American people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Impeachment Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Suozzi surprises Glen Cove's Willett family with Purple Heart in honor of their WWI family hero; will introduce legislation to honor the legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard where we hardly ever debate, amend, or vote on legislation. Even Senate Republicans have complained about this." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump doesn't agree with what he's heard in the impeachment inquiry's public hearings and has evidence he'd like to present: He should come to the committee and testify and answer questions under oath." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Cicilline, Nadler Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Impeachment Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Secretary @EsperDoD: The Pentagon must protect whistleblowers from reprisals Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper, & whistleblowers like them are standing up for the Constitution they swore an oath to defend They are patriots" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velázquez on A Fair Playing Field? Investigating Big Tech's Impact on Small Business Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 15, 2019 Tonko Cheers Local Impact in Vote to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank Rep. Paul Tonko
Nov. 15, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Mr. Holmes Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi helped design an illegal scheme to use private data of students swindled by for-profit colleges to deny them debt relief. How can anyone trust him to fairly uphold the law? He's among the worst nominees @SenateGOP has rubber-stamped." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Women Veterans Passes Senate Unanimously Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - Transcript: Marie Yovanovitch's Nov. 15 testimony in front of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Were @realDonaldTrump and his White House lying then, or are they lying now?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The jury's decision is a victory for truth It sends a powerful, timely message to Pres. Trump and all House and Senate witnesses--past, present, & future: Lying to Congress Witness tampering And obstruction of Congress are crimes Those who commit crimes do so at their own peril" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The President abused his power. Undermined America's national security. And broke the law. House Dems will defend our democracy no matter what it takes. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Lofgren, Nadler, Harris Lead Letter Questioning ICE's Move to Circumvent CA Law Banning Private Detention Facilities Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Elise Stefanik Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The next time President Trump claims to be a champion for our nation's veterans, the American people should remember what his administration is doing here: Blocking benefits to certain veterans who have gotten sick from exposure to Agent Orange while fighting in Vietnam." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Senate will vote on the confirmation of Steve Menashi to serve on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Let me be very clear: His nomination is a disgrace to the seat once held by the great Justice Thurgood Marshall." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has essentially shuttered the Senate for legislative business. The House has passed over 250 bills he's taken no action on. Republicans have blocked legislation to: Protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Reauthorize VAWA Secure our elections And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Why President @realDonaldTrump has engaged in such an astounding breach of transparency when it comes to his tax returns is still unknown. Mr. President, what are you hiding?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Nov. 21, 2019 Collins, Brown, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health Services for Older Americans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Congressman Trone Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Worker Protections Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "House Republicans requested several witnesses, including Gordon Sondland. They testified this week. Outcome? Trump's credibility has been shredded. (With friends like Nunes & the Boys Mr. President, who needs enemies)." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 21, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Electing A Certain Member to A Certain Standing Committee of the House of Representatives Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 20, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 20, 2019 Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velázquez on Full Committee Markup Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 20, 2019 Congresswomen Beatty and Meng Introduce Homeless Youth Menstrual Product Access Act Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "In the last year alone, at least 22 transgender and gender non-conforming people have been killed in the U.S. The majority of them are trans women of color. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor their lives and recommit ourselves to speaking out against transphobia." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Top Republican witness Ambassador Sondland had 2 choices. Lie to Congress (and go to jail). Or tell the truth about the President's #AbuseOfPower. He just confirmed Trump's #ShakedownScheme. Cloud of illegitimacy hanging over 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. grows stronger by the day." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Nadler and Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration Safe-Third Country Agreement with Guatemala Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 19, 2019 Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley, Schumer, Harris, Warren Press DHS for Public Release of "Remain in Mexico' Assessment Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "LTC Vindman is a Purple Heart recipient who has spent his life in service to our country. The Republican attacks on the witnesses in the House impeachment inquiry are painful and wrong." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Women's Entrepreneurship Day 2019 Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @WhiteHouse is disparaging one of its own NSC staffers, a Purple Heart recipient, Lieutenant Colonel Vindman. But his White House supervisor called him a "top 1% military officer" and "brilliant" in his performance review. @realDonaldTrump: Stop these shameful attacks now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Approximately half of the American people report that they cannot afford a sudden, unexpected $500 expense. The American dream is slipping away. That's why House Dems continue to fight hard #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 19, 2019 Electing Members to Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives and Ranking Members on Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "LTC Alexander Vindman and whistleblowers like him are patriots. They are standing up for the Constitution they swore an oath to defend. They must be protected from reprisals." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "It is entirely up to President @realDonaldTrump and @SenateMajLdr McConnell to decide if we are going to make progress on a topic like infrastructure or if the Senate will continue to be a graveyard for commonsense ideas to help the American people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Impeachment Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Suozzi surprises Glen Cove's Willett family with Purple Heart in honor of their WWI family hero; will introduce legislation to honor the legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard where we hardly ever debate, amend, or vote on legislation. Even Senate Republicans have complained about this." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump doesn't agree with what he's heard in the impeachment inquiry's public hearings and has evidence he'd like to present: He should come to the committee and testify and answer questions under oath." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Cicilline, Nadler Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Impeachment Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Secretary @EsperDoD: The Pentagon must protect whistleblowers from reprisals Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper, & whistleblowers like them are standing up for the Constitution they swore an oath to defend They are patriots" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velázquez on A Fair Playing Field? Investigating Big Tech's Impact on Small Business Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 15, 2019 Tonko Cheers Local Impact in Vote to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank Rep.Paul Tonko
Nov. 15, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Mr. Holmes Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi helped design an illegal scheme to use private data of students swindled by for-profit colleges to deny them debt relief. How can anyone trust him to fairly uphold the law? He's among the worst nominees @SenateGOP has rubber-stamped." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Women Veterans Passes Senate Unanimously Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - Transcript: Marie Yovanovitch's Nov. 15 testimony in front of the House Intelligence Committee Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Were @realDonaldTrump and his White House lying then, or are they lying now?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The jury's decision is a victory for truth It sends a powerful, timely message to Pres. Trump and all House and Senate witnesses--past, present, & future: Lying to Congress Witness tampering And obstruction of Congress are crimes Those who commit crimes do so at their own peril" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The President abused his power. Undermined America's national security. And broke the law. House Dems will defend our democracy no matter what it takes. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Lofgren, Nadler, Harris Lead Letter Questioning ICE's Move to Circumvent CA Law Banning Private Detention Facilities Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Elise Stefanik Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The next time President Trump claims to be a champion for our nation's veterans, the American people should remember what his administration is doing here: Blocking benefits to certain veterans who have gotten sick from exposure to Agent Orange while fighting in Vietnam." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Senate will vote on the confirmation of Steve Menashi to serve on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Let me be very clear: His nomination is a disgrace to the seat once held by the great Justice Thurgood Marshall." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has essentially shuttered the Senate for legislative business. The House has passed over 250 bills he's taken no action on. Republicans have blocked legislation to: Protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Reauthorize VAWA Secure our elections And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Why President @realDonaldTrump has engaged in such an astounding breach of transparency when it comes to his tax returns is still unknown. Mr. President, what are you hiding?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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