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Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand announce record-setting $90 million in security funding for nonprofit organizations; included in final, bipartisan fed budget deal, surge in funds is 50% more than last year
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Americans were battered by 48 billion robocalls last year. I get them, too. I hate them. They need to stop. I'm proud I fought for the #TRACEDact to protect Americans from these annoying, persistent, and dangerous calls. It's time for action."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "This Halloween, our state, from one corner to the other, saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, tempestuous winds I am pleased the admin heeded our call for federal disaster aid, which is absolutely critical for Upstate communities to recover and rebuild"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 18, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand announce: As part of soon-to-pass bipartisan spending bill, High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program will remain under office of National Drug Control policy, receive $5m increase for FY2020; senators say program plays essential role in combatting opioid epidemic
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Booker, Colleagues Demand HUD Review Facial Recognition Technology Use in Public Housing
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand announce $665 million in just-reached Fed budget deal for anti-terrorism funding NYPD needs to keep us safe in & around NYC
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Casey, Colleagues Warn Consumers About Scams Targeting Seniors' Benefits
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 16, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate hasn't debated legislation to expand background checks. The Senate hasn't debated legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Republican Leadership has refused to work with us on bipartisan solutions to secure our elections. Sen. McConnell: It's past time to act!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats fought to secure $25 million for @CDCgov and the @NIH to research gun violence and prevention for the first time in over 20 years. This is crucial. The NRA's vice grip on Congress is loosening. We will continue to do everything we can to stop gun violence in America."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately begin overhaul analysis of how to change plan 2014 now that $1.5m is secured in soon-to-pass spending deal; senators call for analysis to get underway ASAP to address plan 2014 faults before flooding season hits and more vital property is damaged
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 15, 2019
Schumer: Amid holiday hustle, robocalls are still raging; average NY'er/LI'er got 9 calls a day in November alone; senator pushes end-of-year deal that would finally help stop "em; bill has already passed the house & will become law in new year if Senate acts
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019
Tweet - "7 years ago, 26 lives were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary This month, I met with @NewtownAction & survivors from NY to talk about the urgent need for Senate action to stop gun violence Sen. McConnell: Let's start by voting on the bipartisan, universal background checks bill now"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Bicameral Group of Colleagues Request that Inspector General Review FEMA's Faltering Efforts to Rebuild Vieques' Closed Health Care Facility
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "I am filled with sorrow at the innocents lost and stand in solidarity with the Jewish communities of NJ and NY as they confront the anti-Semitic poison that motivated the hateful attack in Jersey City this week."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Our dependence on pharmaceutical imports from China could pose serious national security & public health risks I'm asking @USGAO to investigate the U.S. pharmaceutical market's dependence on China & to assess US capability to manufacture our own finished pharmaceutical products"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019
Schumer secures Fentanyl Sanctions Act in national defense bill; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill, authored by schumer, will hold china & other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking & includes more tools for law enforcement
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019
Cotton, Schumer Bill Cracking Down on Chinese Fentanyl Included in Defense Bill
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Certain Republican Senators have repeated the fiction invented by Putin's intelligence services that Ukraine--not Putin--interfered in the 2016 election. And Attorney General Barr has signed himself up to be a charter member of the conspiracy caucus."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Walter Copan, Undersecretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology - Amid new FBI warning about this year's hottest gift--smart TVs-- which can connect to the internet & record unsuspecting victims, Schumer demands Feds investigate security policies of devices & immediately set uniform standards to better protect upstate NY families from being hacked & tracked
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "I want to express deep sympathy for the families of the victims of the shooting yesterday in Jersey City, which left one fallen police officer, Detective Seals, as well as several bystander victims. My heart goes out to their loved ones."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019
Schumer, Brindisi announce inclusion of Fentanyl Sanctions Act in must-pass national defense bill soon to get vote; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill will hold China and other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking; also comes with more tools for law enforcement
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is devastating--claiming US lives Labs in China have been cooking up formulas of death and illegally exporting fentanyl across the US It must stop That's why I fought to ensure our bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act will be included in the annual defense bill"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand announce record-setting $90 million in security funding for nonprofit organizations; included in final, bipartisan fed budget deal, surge in funds is 50% more than last year
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Americans were battered by 48 billion robocalls last year. I get them, too. I hate them. They need to stop. I'm proud I fought for the #TRACEDact to protect Americans from these annoying, persistent, and dangerous calls. It's time for action."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "This Halloween, our state, from one corner to the other, saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, tempestuous winds I am pleased the admin heeded our call for federal disaster aid, which is absolutely critical for Upstate communities to recover and rebuild"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 18, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand announce: As part of soon-to-pass bipartisan spending bill, High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program will remain under office of National Drug Control policy, receive $5m increase for FY2020; senators say program plays essential role in combatting opioid epidemic
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Booker, Colleagues Demand HUD Review Facial Recognition Technology Use in Public Housing
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand announce $665 million in just-reached Fed budget deal for anti-terrorism funding NYPD needs to keep us safe in & around NYC
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Casey, Colleagues Warn Consumers About Scams Targeting Seniors' Benefits
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 16, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate hasn't debated legislation to expand background checks. The Senate hasn't debated legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Republican Leadership has refused to work with us on bipartisan solutions to secure our elections. Sen. McConnell: It's past time to act!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats fought to secure $25 million for @CDCgov and the @NIH to research gun violence and prevention for the first time in over 20 years. This is crucial. The NRA's vice grip on Congress is loosening. We will continue to do everything we can to stop gun violence in America."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately begin overhaul analysis of how to change plan 2014 now that $1.5m is secured in soon-to-pass spending deal; senators call for analysis to get underway ASAP to address plan 2014 faults before flooding season hits and more vital property is damaged
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 15, 2019
Schumer: Amid holiday hustle, robocalls are still raging; average NY'er/LI'er got 9 calls a day in November alone; senator pushes end-of-year deal that would finally help stop "em; bill has already passed the house & will become law in new year if Senate acts
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019
Tweet - "7 years ago, 26 lives were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary This month, I met with @NewtownAction & survivors from NY to talk about the urgent need for Senate action to stop gun violence Sen. McConnell: Let's start by voting on the bipartisan, universal background checks bill now"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Bicameral Group of Colleagues Request that Inspector General Review FEMA's Faltering Efforts to Rebuild Vieques' Closed Health Care Facility
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "I am filled with sorrow at the innocents lost and stand in solidarity with the Jewish communities of NJ and NY as they confront the anti-Semitic poison that motivated the hateful attack in Jersey City this week."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Our dependence on pharmaceutical imports from China could pose serious national security & public health risks I'm asking @USGAO to investigate the U.S. pharmaceutical market's dependence on China & to assess US capability to manufacture our own finished pharmaceutical products"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019
Schumer secures Fentanyl Sanctions Act in national defense bill; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill, authored by schumer, will hold china & other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking & includes more tools for law enforcement
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019
Cotton, Schumer Bill Cracking Down on Chinese Fentanyl Included in Defense Bill
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Certain Republican Senators have repeated the fiction invented by Putin's intelligence services that Ukraine--not Putin--interfered in the 2016 election. And Attorney General Barr has signed himself up to be a charter member of the conspiracy caucus."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Walter Copan, Undersecretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology - Amid new FBI warning about this year's hottest gift--smart TVs-- which can connect to the internet & record unsuspecting victims, Schumer demands Feds investigate security policies of devices & immediately set uniform standards to better protect upstate NY families from being hacked & tracked
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "I want to express deep sympathy for the families of the victims of the shooting yesterday in Jersey City, which left one fallen police officer, Detective Seals, as well as several bystander victims. My heart goes out to their loved ones."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019
Schumer, Brindisi announce inclusion of Fentanyl Sanctions Act in must-pass national defense bill soon to get vote; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill will hold China and other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking; also comes with more tools for law enforcement
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is devastating--claiming US lives Labs in China have been cooking up formulas of death and illegally exporting fentanyl across the US It must stop That's why I fought to ensure our bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act will be included in the annual defense bill"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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