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May 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Bonamici, Omar, Schakowsky, Speier Lead 32 Members in Demanding Equality for Saudi Women Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
May 14, 2021 Congressman Nadler Celebrates Bipartisan House Passage of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "This is @Heritage_Action confirming what everyone already knew: The GOP voter suppression effort is calculated, coordinated, and designed to keep people from voting. I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the Senate floor to restore democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2021 Velazquez Reintroduces Bill That Aims to Demilitarize Police Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "The House GOP just ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership Her crime? Telling the truth that Joe Biden is the President The GOP continues to perpetuate and act upon the big lie that the election was stolen Democrats will move forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for our democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "We're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct to Nullify voter suppression laws Protect voting Automatically register American voters when they get a driver's license Guarantee 15 continuous days early voting End partisan gerrymandering Bring transparency to campaign finance" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "These laws from GOP legislatures are targeted at making it harder for Americans to vote. It's reprehensible. It's anti-democratic. It carries the stench of oppression. Today in the Rules Committee, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Republican legislatures have seized on Donald Trump's big lie to make it harder for Americans to vote. Today in the Rules Committee mark-up, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy. My speech today:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "It's an attempt at the greatest contraction of voting rights since the end of Reconstruction and beginning of Jim Crow Republicans are targeting ways that younger, poorer, & non-white Americans access the ballot Democrats are moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "The big lie's consuming the GOP: House GOP's plotting the demotion of Rep. Cheney for the crime of repeating the truth--that Joe Biden is President Senate GOP seems content to allow the right to vote to be taken away Dems are moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Trump told the big lie the election was stolen It poisoned faith in democracy, fomented an insurrection Now GOP legislatures have seized on the big lie to make it harder to vote With today's Rules Committee mark-up, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Trahan Leads Group of Lawmakers in Calling on Facebook to Reverse Harmful WhatsApp Terms of Service Update Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Make no mistake: We are moving forward with the #ForThePeople Act in the Senate Tomorrow--I will join the Senate Rules Committee as they hold a hearing to take the next steps to move this bill forward I am committed to bringing this bill to the floor of the United States Senate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Rules Committee will hold a hearing to take the next steps on the #ForThePeople Act to: Strengthen our democracy Increase transparency in our campaign finance system And make it easier for all Americans to vote Democracy reform is a top priority of this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures are working to limit the right of US citizens to vote We won't let them create a dictatorship in America I'm proud to join the #JohnLewisActionDay & NYC #Votercade with @NationalAction: We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act & #RestoreTheVRA for democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. Senate Democrats are working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to restore democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "The death, violence, and police brutality being perpetrated on Colombian protesters this week is appalling and must stop. The right to peacefully gather, express discontent, and protest for change is a human right--in Colombia and everywhere else." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2021 Meng Introduces Legislation to Promote the Teaching of Asian Pacific American History in Schools; Measure Seeks to Help Combat Bigotry and Discrimination Against Asian Americans Rep. Grace Meng
May 4, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act To stand up to voter suppression by GOP state legislatures To end the dark money corrupting our politics To ensure officials work for the people, not special interests We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to restore democracy for all" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to rally today with the Queens community with @QnsBPRichard , @RepGraceMeng, @NewYorkStateAG, and more for the #WeBelongHere March Against Asian Hate. And I'm proud the Senate passed legislation to help combat the surge in hate crimes and help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - McGovern, Bush, Tlaib Lead Call for DOJ To Review Case of Environmental Justice Advocate Steven Donziger Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and renew democracy. Hear it from @StaceyAbrams:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2021 Tweet - "In the first 100 days the Senate Democratic Majority: Confirmed the most diverse Cabinet ever--faster than the prior two administrations Passed legislation to help combat the surge in hate crimes and #StopAsianHate Delivered the #AmericanRescuePlan and big, bold COVID relief" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2021 Gillibrand Reintroduces Bicameral Legislation Requiring The Federal Reserve To Address Economic Inequalities, Close Racial Employment And Wage Gaps Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "Today, students in New York and across America are taking part in the #DayOfSilence to protest discrimination and harassment against LGBTQ+ youth. This Senate is working to pass the #EqualityAct. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump tried to block trans Americans from accessing shelters in the middle of a pandemic It's disgusting I'm proud President Biden & @SecFudge stopped this rule and reaffirmed @HUDgov's mission to serve all Americans Trans rights are human rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Meng Hails Senate Passage of her COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to Combat Anti-Asian Hate Rep. Grace Meng
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate just delivered a powerful message by passing @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to #StopAsianHate: Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "Asian Americans across the country have been the victims of a surge of discrimination and racially motivated violence. The Senate will pass @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's Anti-Asian Hate Crimes bill today. We will act to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate sent a clear message to our AAPI community: We will not tolerate violence and bigotry against you. I was proud to work in the Senate with @MazieHirono, @SenDuckworth, and @SenBlumenthal to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and NO HATE Act to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 22, 2021 Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Vote on Gupta Nomination Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Kaptur, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Vladimir Putin's Brutal Treatment of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
April 21, 2021 House Passes NO BAN Act to Prevent Future Muslim Bans Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
April 21, 2021 Nadler, Lofgren Introduce Bicameral The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are pushing voter suppression laws like the one in Georgia all across the country. It's despicable. We're working to pass the #ForThePeopleAct and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans' voter suppression laws are targeting the voting rights of people of color. It's modern-day Jim Crow. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight it and renew democracy. Hear it from @StaceyAbrams:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "I just took to the Senate floor to set up the vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate. We will vote on it tomorrow, and it will pass the United States Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. This is modern-day Jim Crow. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to restore our democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Senators are hearing testimony from public officials and experts about the recent surge in voter suppression laws. These laws are a grave and immediate threat to the very core of our democracy. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and restore democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 The Exonerated Five Rep. Adriano Espaillat
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I was proud to join the #StopAsianHate rally in Koreatown to stand up to hatred against the AAPI community Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society The Senate will act this week on @RepGraceMeng's and @MazieHirono's bill to #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will move forward this week on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the Westchester Against AAPI Hate rally today. Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society. The Senate will deliver a powerful message and move forward with @MazieHirono and @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2021 Adams Announces MOMS Act and Maternal CARE Act to Conclude Black Maternal Health Week Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will deliver a powerful message to Asian Americans that their voices are heard, their concerns are felt, and that their government will take swift, decisive action to protect them. We're moving forward with @MazieHirono & @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
May 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Bonamici, Omar, Schakowsky, Speier Lead 32 Members in Demanding Equality for Saudi Women Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
May 14, 2021 Congressman Nadler Celebrates Bipartisan House Passage of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "This is @Heritage_Action confirming what everyone already knew: The GOP voter suppression effort is calculated, coordinated, and designed to keep people from voting. I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the Senate floor to restore democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2021 Velazquez Reintroduces Bill That Aims to Demilitarize Police Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "The House GOP just ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership Her crime? Telling the truth that Joe Biden is the President The GOP continues to perpetuate and act upon the big lie that the election was stolen Democrats will move forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for our democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "We're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct to Nullify voter suppression laws Protect voting Automatically register American voters when they get a driver's license Guarantee 15 continuous days early voting End partisan gerrymandering Bring transparency to campaign finance" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "These laws from GOP legislatures are targeted at making it harder for Americans to vote. It's reprehensible. It's anti-democratic. It carries the stench of oppression. Today in the Rules Committee, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Republican legislatures have seized on Donald Trump's big lie to make it harder for Americans to vote. Today in the Rules Committee mark-up, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy. My speech today:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "It's an attempt at the greatest contraction of voting rights since the end of Reconstruction and beginning of Jim Crow Republicans are targeting ways that younger, poorer, & non-white Americans access the ballot Democrats are moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "The big lie's consuming the GOP: House GOP's plotting the demotion of Rep. Cheney for the crime of repeating the truth--that Joe Biden is President Senate GOP seems content to allow the right to vote to be taken away Dems are moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Trump told the big lie the election was stolen It poisoned faith in democracy, fomented an insurrection Now GOP legislatures have seized on the big lie to make it harder to vote With today's Rules Committee mark-up, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Trahan Leads Group of Lawmakers in Calling on Facebook to Reverse Harmful WhatsApp Terms of Service Update Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Make no mistake: We are moving forward with the #ForThePeople Act in the Senate Tomorrow--I will join the Senate Rules Committee as they hold a hearing to take the next steps to move this bill forward I am committed to bringing this bill to the floor of the United States Senate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Rules Committee will hold a hearing to take the next steps on the #ForThePeople Act to: Strengthen our democracy Increase transparency in our campaign finance system And make it easier for all Americans to vote Democracy reform is a top priority of this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures are working to limit the right of US citizens to vote We won't let them create a dictatorship in America I'm proud to join the #JohnLewisActionDay & NYC #Votercade with @NationalAction: We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act & #RestoreTheVRA for democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. Senate Democrats are working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to restore democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "The death, violence, and police brutality being perpetrated on Colombian protesters this week is appalling and must stop. The right to peacefully gather, express discontent, and protest for change is a human right--in Colombia and everywhere else." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2021 Meng Introduces Legislation to Promote the Teaching of Asian Pacific American History in Schools; Measure Seeks to Help Combat Bigotry and Discrimination Against Asian Americans Rep.Grace Meng
May 4, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act To stand up to voter suppression by GOP state legislatures To end the dark money corrupting our politics To ensure officials work for the people, not special interests We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to restore democracy for all" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to rally today with the Queens community with @QnsBPRichard , @RepGraceMeng, @NewYorkStateAG, and more for the #WeBelongHere March Against Asian Hate. And I'm proud the Senate passed legislation to help combat the surge in hate crimes and help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - McGovern, Bush, Tlaib Lead Call for DOJ To Review Case of Environmental Justice Advocate Steven Donziger Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and renew democracy. Hear it from @StaceyAbrams:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2021 Tweet - "In the first 100 days the Senate Democratic Majority: Confirmed the most diverse Cabinet ever--faster than the prior two administrations Passed legislation to help combat the surge in hate crimes and #StopAsianHate Delivered the #AmericanRescuePlan and big, bold COVID relief" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2021 Gillibrand Reintroduces Bicameral Legislation Requiring The Federal Reserve To Address Economic Inequalities, Close Racial Employment And Wage Gaps Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "Today, students in New York and across America are taking part in the #DayOfSilence to protest discrimination and harassment against LGBTQ+ youth. This Senate is working to pass the #EqualityAct. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump tried to block trans Americans from accessing shelters in the middle of a pandemic It's disgusting I'm proud President Biden & @SecFudge stopped this rule and reaffirmed @HUDgov's mission to serve all Americans Trans rights are human rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Meng Hails Senate Passage of her COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to Combat Anti-Asian Hate Rep.Grace Meng
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate just delivered a powerful message by passing @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to #StopAsianHate: Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "Asian Americans across the country have been the victims of a surge of discrimination and racially motivated violence. The Senate will pass @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's Anti-Asian Hate Crimes bill today. We will act to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate sent a clear message to our AAPI community: We will not tolerate violence and bigotry against you. I was proud to work in the Senate with @MazieHirono, @SenDuckworth, and @SenBlumenthal to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and NO HATE Act to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 22, 2021 Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Vote on Gupta Nomination Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Kaptur, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Vladimir Putin's Brutal Treatment of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
April 21, 2021 House Passes NO BAN Act to Prevent Future Muslim Bans Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
April 21, 2021 Nadler, Lofgren Introduce Bicameral The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are pushing voter suppression laws like the one in Georgia all across the country. It's despicable. We're working to pass the #ForThePeopleAct and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans' voter suppression laws are targeting the voting rights of people of color. It's modern-day Jim Crow. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight it and renew democracy. Hear it from @StaceyAbrams:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "I just took to the Senate floor to set up the vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate. We will vote on it tomorrow, and it will pass the United States Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. This is modern-day Jim Crow. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to restore our democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Senators are hearing testimony from public officials and experts about the recent surge in voter suppression laws. These laws are a grave and immediate threat to the very core of our democracy. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and restore democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 The Exonerated Five Rep.Adriano Espaillat
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I was proud to join the #StopAsianHate rally in Koreatown to stand up to hatred against the AAPI community Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society The Senate will act this week on @RepGraceMeng's and @MazieHirono's bill to #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will move forward this week on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the Westchester Against AAPI Hate rally today. Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society. The Senate will deliver a powerful message and move forward with @MazieHirono and @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2021 Adams Announces MOMS Act and Maternal CARE Act to Conclude Black Maternal Health Week Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will deliver a powerful message to Asian Americans that their voices are heard, their concerns are felt, and that their government will take swift, decisive action to protect them. We're moving forward with @MazieHirono & @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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