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Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "QAnon is a threat to our democratic institutions. Their disinformation has amplified hatred and violence. We're demanding that the FBI be up front about the threat to our democracy and national security posed by QAnon movements foreign and domestic." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation and Mr. Joseph B. Maher, Principal Deputy General Counsel Senior Official Performing the Duties of Undersecretary of Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security - Heinrich And Senate Democrats Write To FBI And DHS Requesting Information On QAnon Threat Posed To America And Abroad Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "When I introduced the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, I was the highest ranking Democrat in the country to call for an end to the federal prohibition on marijuana I'm proud the House voted to end it and advance criminal justice reform I'll keep fighting for Senate action" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud the House took a historic step yesterday to pass the MORE Act. This would finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana and advance criminal justice reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Draconian marijuana laws contribute to racial inequality. By passing the MORE Act: The House just took a historic step towards finally ending the federal prohibition on marijuana, advancing criminal justice reform, and helping level the economic playing field." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "A federal court just ordered DHS to start accepting DACA applications again starting on Monday. This is a victory for our dreamers, and we won't stop fighting for them. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Schumer, During First Meeting with President-Elect Biden's DHS Nominee, Alejandro Mayorkas, Pushes Homeland Security Nominee to Address Congestion at The Northern Border upon Confirmation; Before Even President-Elect Takes Office, Senator Makes Western NY Security, Economic Concerns, and Prosperity a Top Priority Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "This summer, Trump and Barr deployed unidentifiable federal officers in riot gear to crack down on peaceful demonstrators. @ChrisMurphyCT and I added an amendment to the defense bill to end this abuse of power--ensuring federal law enforcement is identifiable and accountable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Espaillat Secures Key Funding Increases, Policy Wins in House Funding Bills that Will Become Law Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "No one exemplifies the hope & promise of America better than Ali Mayorkas--an immigrant from Cuba who rose to the highest echelons of public service I was proud to talk with him on becoming the next Homeland Security Secretary The Senate must confirm him to Biden's Cabinet Day 1" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans like those here on Long Island are struggling under the burden of student debt. @SenWarren and I have a plan for President-elect Biden to immediately #CancelStudentDebt. One of the many ways we'd provide immediate relief to millions struggling amid COVID." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Schumer: With Hudson Valley COVID cases more than tripling this month, Orange County cannot risk inadequate free testing & a repeat of desperately low stocks of masks; situation must be addressed now by Feds to avoid major consequences for Hudson Valley residents & health care workers; senator pushes two-pronged plan to deliver fed help for Hudson Valley docs, nurses, hospitals, & providers get influx of testing, masks, & other PPE Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Bicameral Call On Congressional Leadership To Include Health Force Proposal In Next COVID Relief Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's announcement of key foreign policy & national security officials are exactly what the moment demands They are all qualified, accomplished individuals with substantial experience serving our nation This is the beginning of a return to competent leadership" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, Capital Region's 57,000 small businesses need a lifelife now more than ever; standing with the CEO of Field Goods, senator completes 22nd annual 62-county tour of New York by pushing for COVID relief package to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners a second PPP forgivable loan & continued assistance Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 In the midst of a global health and economic pandemic that plagued our nation and hit New York state especially hard, for the 22nd consecutive year, SChumer safely completes tour of all 62 New York counties; calling this tour the most important and meaningful he's ever done, Schumer finishes annual tour of state in Greene County, with 86 total visits to Upstate NY & Long Island Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Schumer: As a second COVID wave hits New York, state cannot risk inadequate free testing and a repeat of desperately low stocks of masks across NY; situation must be addressed now to avoid major consequences for North Country residents & health care workers; standing with Lewis County officials, Schumer pushes two-pronged plan to help New Yorkers, docs, nurses, hospitals, and providers get influx of testing, masks, & other PPE Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Further Extension of Northern Border Travel Restrictions Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "WATCH: I sat down with @BillNye to talk about the wildfires and hurricanes America's faced this year, how we have to listen to the scientists, and how we're fighting to act on the climate crisis and inequality. Tune in:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Schumer Reveals: With COVID cases on the rise across New York and Orleans' 7-day average quadrupling since Nov 1st, Orleans County still has zero free COVID testing sites; county officials estimate thousands more tests are desperately needed, ASAP; senator demands Feds release the billions of dollars they are sitting on, needed now for extensive testing & tracing regimes in Orleans Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Emily Murphy, Admin. of the General Services Administration - Udall and Heinrich to GSA: Stop Playing Politics with Presidential Transition Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Booker, Warren, Gillibrand Announce Comprehensive Bill to Address the History of Discrimination in Federal Agricultural Policy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 In the midst of COVID's second wave hitting NY & with over $58 million at stake in Capital Region, Schumer sounds the alarm & calls to immediately reverse devastating cuts for Nathan Littauer hospital; as Fulton County's sole hospital, Nathan Littauer stands to lose over $4 million, risking access to doctors & life-saving services for thousands of Fulton residents; senator calls on congress to kill the cuts ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Schumer: As a second COVID wave hits New York, desperately low stocks of masks across NY cause massive concerns for Mohawk Valley health care workers; standing at local mask producer, environmental composites in Frankfort, Schumer announces expansive plan to help docs, nurses, hospitals, and providers get influx of masks & local small biz $$$ to ramp up PPE production to avoid mask shortages Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2020 Espaillat, Warren and Advocates Demand Senate Action After House Passes Vital Legislation for Disaster Survivors in Puerto Rico Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Overdoses Spike Across New York State During COVID-19 Pandemic, Gillibrand Pushes For Robust Funding To Support Substance Use Disorder And Mental Health Care Services In Next Relief Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 18, 2020 Gillibrand: McConnell Must Work With Democrats To Pass COVID Relief For MTA, Public Transit Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 17, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Restricting Suspicious Opioid Shipments Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 17, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Faster Act, Legislation She Cosponsored Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are facing a dark winter caused by the COVID crisis. We cannot afford for more delay. To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden has won. Stop denying reality. Stop deliberately, recklessly sowing doubt about our democratic process. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The election is over. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be President and Vice President. Donald Trump and the Senate GOP continuing to deny reality is holding Americans back. COVID is surging. Small businesses & families are struggling. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass a comprehensive COVID-relief bill like the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of Americans. Democrats will not stop fighting to help the American people in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "It's been two weeks since Senator McConnell said he was in charge of negotiating the next COVID-relief bill, and he still hasn't spoken to Speaker Pelosi or me. To Senator McConnell: The American people need relief now. It's long past time for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today, President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of the American people. Democrats will not stop fighting to help Americans in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Gillibrand Calls On HHS, CDC To Strengthen Ultra-Cold Storage Infrastructure Needed To Ship, Handle, And Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: The election is over. Donald Trump lost. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next President and Vice President of the United States. We must focus on COVID. The Senate must pass the HEROES Act now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases have skyrocketed to over 150,000 Americans per day. We are recording over 1 million new COVID cases per week. It is past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The House passed the HEROES Act 6 months ago Senate Democrats have been fighting for action But Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans have refused to lift a finger on COVID relief and even refused to take part in negotiations It's past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The American people want action on COVID relief. They want action on unemployment, rent relief, small business support, funds for state and local governments now being crushed under the case counts, and more. To Senate Republicans: We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Cortez Masto, Hirono, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging DHS to Increase Air Travel Safety and Support Tourism Industry and Workforce During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $43 Million In Federal Funding For New York City COVID-19 Emergency Management Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden will be the next President. Kamala Harris will be the next VP. It is past time to get to work for the American people. Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the Heroes Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on AG Barr Authorizing DOJ Probe of Election Fraud Without Credible Evidence Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Senators Call On DOJ To Stop Plans To Make Purdue Pharma A Public Benefit Corporation Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on AG Barr Authorizing DOJ Probe of Election Fraud Without Credible Evidence Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "A U.S. company is testing a COVID vaccine that--according to preliminary research--is 90% effective. If this vaccine proves safe and effective: We must fund a national vaccination program that reaches minority and underserved communities and that ensures it's free to all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $6 Million In Federal Funding For Northwell Health Inc.'s COVID-19 Response And Emergency Management Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The greatest economic crisis in 75 years. The greatest public health crisis in a century. The climate crisis. Worsening income inequality and racial injustice. The American people have placed their faith in Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to confront these challenges head-on." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 3, 2020 Tweet - "It's November 3rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "It's November 2nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Challenge accepted @ElizabethBanks ! I #maskup because I'll never stop fighting for New Yorkers and Americans in this pandemic. I challenge @ChrisMurphyCT , @BrianSchatz , @SenStabenow , @PattyMurray , and @SenatorBaldwin ." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's November 1st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 31st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 30th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "9 million COVID cases. Over 225,000 deaths. Tens of millions remain on unemployment. Tens of thousands of small businesses have already gone under. But President Trump just keeps lying. And Senate Republicans just keep objecting to passing the HEROES Act to help Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "More than 225,000 Americans have died from COVID. But President Trump just keeps lying. And Senate Republicans just keep objecting to passing the HEROES Act to help Americans across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Superstorm Sandy hit New York 8 years ago. We delivered billions to rebuild and are still fighting to build new protections. Boardwalks. Dunes. Raised homes. And we're fighting to confront the climate crisis, which makes storms like this more extreme." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - As hospitals face reduced services & potential closures, Schumer successfully secures change to provider relief fund he helped to establish, ensuring funding can be used to shore up crippling lost revenues; Feds heed Schumer's call to issue new guidance, allowing $$$ to go towards protecting hospitals & thousands of NY patients Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 28th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 27th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Vice President Pence cannot come to the Senate because of his exposure to multiple COVID-positive staffers. His purely ceremonial and non-essential presence would just put Senators, staff, and Capitol workers at risk." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "A warming planet. Workers falling behind. Dark money flooding politics. The curtailing of the right to choose. The limiting of voting rights. Those are the consequences of this nomination. We will never not stop fighting for the health care, lives, and freedoms of Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer, Gillibrand warn: Complicated USDA classifications exclude meat sourced from breeding animals from the coronovirus relief program; senators demand USDA reverse course and reinstate breeding animal eligibility to allow hard-hit Upstate dairy farmers to recuperate losses and receive federal assistance Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The White House Chief of Staff said that they're "not going to control the pandemic" But Republicans are still rushing their sham process for Pres. Trump's nominee to rip away health care from millions amid COVID Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans in this pandemic" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Saturday--Senate GOP objects to helping Americans amid COVID Last night--VP aides test positive. I wish them well but they said he'd keep campaigning & come to Senate. Today--WH Chief says they're "not going to control the pandemic" GOP's ignoring COVID to rush this sham process" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 25th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 24th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "220,000 Americans have died from COVID But Senate GOP only seems to care about forcing Trump's nominee through illegitimate process Dems are taking over the floor to demand action on the updated HEROES Act & dozens of other bills McConnell consigned to his legislative trashcan" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "QAnon is a threat to our democratic institutions. Their disinformation has amplified hatred and violence. We're demanding that the FBI be up front about the threat to our democracy and national security posed by QAnon movements foreign and domestic." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation and Mr. Joseph B. Maher, Principal Deputy General Counsel Senior Official Performing the Duties of Undersecretary of Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security - Heinrich And Senate Democrats Write To FBI And DHS Requesting Information On QAnon Threat Posed To America And Abroad Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "When I introduced the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, I was the highest ranking Democrat in the country to call for an end to the federal prohibition on marijuana I'm proud the House voted to end it and advance criminal justice reform I'll keep fighting for Senate action" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud the House took a historic step yesterday to pass the MORE Act. This would finally end the federal prohibition on marijuana and advance criminal justice reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Draconian marijuana laws contribute to racial inequality. By passing the MORE Act: The House just took a historic step towards finally ending the federal prohibition on marijuana, advancing criminal justice reform, and helping level the economic playing field." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "A federal court just ordered DHS to start accepting DACA applications again starting on Monday. This is a victory for our dreamers, and we won't stop fighting for them. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Schumer, During First Meeting with President-Elect Biden's DHS Nominee, Alejandro Mayorkas, Pushes Homeland Security Nominee to Address Congestion at The Northern Border upon Confirmation; Before Even President-Elect Takes Office, Senator Makes Western NY Security, Economic Concerns, and Prosperity a Top Priority Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "This summer, Trump and Barr deployed unidentifiable federal officers in riot gear to crack down on peaceful demonstrators. @ChrisMurphyCT and I added an amendment to the defense bill to end this abuse of power--ensuring federal law enforcement is identifiable and accountable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Espaillat Secures Key Funding Increases, Policy Wins in House Funding Bills that Will Become Law Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "No one exemplifies the hope & promise of America better than Ali Mayorkas--an immigrant from Cuba who rose to the highest echelons of public service I was proud to talk with him on becoming the next Homeland Security Secretary The Senate must confirm him to Biden's Cabinet Day 1" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans like those here on Long Island are struggling under the burden of student debt. @SenWarren and I have a plan for President-elect Biden to immediately #CancelStudentDebt. One of the many ways we'd provide immediate relief to millions struggling amid COVID." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Schumer: With Hudson Valley COVID cases more than tripling this month, Orange County cannot risk inadequate free testing & a repeat of desperately low stocks of masks; situation must be addressed now by Feds to avoid major consequences for Hudson Valley residents & health care workers; senator pushes two-pronged plan to deliver fed help for Hudson Valley docs, nurses, hospitals, & providers get influx of testing, masks, & other PPE Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Bicameral Call On Congressional Leadership To Include Health Force Proposal In Next COVID Relief Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's announcement of key foreign policy & national security officials are exactly what the moment demands They are all qualified, accomplished individuals with substantial experience serving our nation This is the beginning of a return to competent leadership" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, Capital Region's 57,000 small businesses need a lifelife now more than ever; standing with the CEO of Field Goods, senator completes 22nd annual 62-county tour of New York by pushing for COVID relief package to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners a second PPP forgivable loan & continued assistance Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 In the midst of a global health and economic pandemic that plagued our nation and hit New York state especially hard, for the 22nd consecutive year, SChumer safely completes tour of all 62 New York counties; calling this tour the most important and meaningful he's ever done, Schumer finishes annual tour of state in Greene County, with 86 total visits to Upstate NY & Long Island Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Schumer: As a second COVID wave hits New York, state cannot risk inadequate free testing and a repeat of desperately low stocks of masks across NY; situation must be addressed now to avoid major consequences for North Country residents & health care workers; standing with Lewis County officials, Schumer pushes two-pronged plan to help New Yorkers, docs, nurses, hospitals, and providers get influx of testing, masks, & other PPE Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Further Extension of Northern Border Travel Restrictions Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "WATCH: I sat down with @BillNye to talk about the wildfires and hurricanes America's faced this year, how we have to listen to the scientists, and how we're fighting to act on the climate crisis and inequality. Tune in:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Schumer Reveals: With COVID cases on the rise across New York and Orleans' 7-day average quadrupling since Nov 1st, Orleans County still has zero free COVID testing sites; county officials estimate thousands more tests are desperately needed, ASAP; senator demands Feds release the billions of dollars they are sitting on, needed now for extensive testing & tracing regimes in Orleans Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Emily Murphy, Admin. of the General Services Administration - Udall and Heinrich to GSA: Stop Playing Politics with Presidential Transition Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Booker, Warren, Gillibrand Announce Comprehensive Bill to Address the History of Discrimination in Federal Agricultural Policy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 In the midst of COVID's second wave hitting NY & with over $58 million at stake in Capital Region, Schumer sounds the alarm & calls to immediately reverse devastating cuts for Nathan Littauer hospital; as Fulton County's sole hospital, Nathan Littauer stands to lose over $4 million, risking access to doctors & life-saving services for thousands of Fulton residents; senator calls on congress to kill the cuts ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Schumer: As a second COVID wave hits New York, desperately low stocks of masks across NY cause massive concerns for Mohawk Valley health care workers; standing at local mask producer, environmental composites in Frankfort, Schumer announces expansive plan to help docs, nurses, hospitals, and providers get influx of masks & local small biz $$$ to ramp up PPE production to avoid mask shortages Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2020 Espaillat, Warren and Advocates Demand Senate Action After House Passes Vital Legislation for Disaster Survivors in Puerto Rico Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Overdoses Spike Across New York State During COVID-19 Pandemic, Gillibrand Pushes For Robust Funding To Support Substance Use Disorder And Mental Health Care Services In Next Relief Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 18, 2020 Gillibrand: McConnell Must Work With Democrats To Pass COVID Relief For MTA, Public Transit Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 17, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Restricting Suspicious Opioid Shipments Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 17, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Faster Act, Legislation She Cosponsored Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are facing a dark winter caused by the COVID crisis. We cannot afford for more delay. To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden has won. Stop denying reality. Stop deliberately, recklessly sowing doubt about our democratic process. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The election is over. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be President and Vice President. Donald Trump and the Senate GOP continuing to deny reality is holding Americans back. COVID is surging. Small businesses & families are struggling. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass a comprehensive COVID-relief bill like the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of Americans. Democrats will not stop fighting to help the American people in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "It's been two weeks since Senator McConnell said he was in charge of negotiating the next COVID-relief bill, and he still hasn't spoken to Speaker Pelosi or me. To Senator McConnell: The American people need relief now. It's long past time for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today, President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of the American people. Democrats will not stop fighting to help Americans in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Gillibrand Calls On HHS, CDC To Strengthen Ultra-Cold Storage Infrastructure Needed To Ship, Handle, And Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: The election is over. Donald Trump lost. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next President and Vice President of the United States. We must focus on COVID. The Senate must pass the HEROES Act now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases have skyrocketed to over 150,000 Americans per day. We are recording over 1 million new COVID cases per week. It is past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The House passed the HEROES Act 6 months ago Senate Democrats have been fighting for action But Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans have refused to lift a finger on COVID relief and even refused to take part in negotiations It's past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The American people want action on COVID relief. They want action on unemployment, rent relief, small business support, funds for state and local governments now being crushed under the case counts, and more. To Senate Republicans: We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Cortez Masto, Hirono, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging DHS to Increase Air Travel Safety and Support Tourism Industry and Workforce During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $43 Million In Federal Funding For New York City COVID-19 Emergency Management Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden will be the next President. Kamala Harris will be the next VP. It is past time to get to work for the American people. Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the Heroes Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on AG Barr Authorizing DOJ Probe of Election Fraud Without Credible Evidence Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Senators Call On DOJ To Stop Plans To Make Purdue Pharma A Public Benefit Corporation Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on AG Barr Authorizing DOJ Probe of Election Fraud Without Credible Evidence Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "A U.S. company is testing a COVID vaccine that--according to preliminary research--is 90% effective. If this vaccine proves safe and effective: We must fund a national vaccination program that reaches minority and underserved communities and that ensures it's free to all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $6 Million In Federal Funding For Northwell Health Inc.'s COVID-19 Response And Emergency Management Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The greatest economic crisis in 75 years. The greatest public health crisis in a century. The climate crisis. Worsening income inequality and racial injustice. The American people have placed their faith in Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to confront these challenges head-on." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 3, 2020 Tweet - "It's November 3rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "It's November 2nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Challenge accepted @ElizabethBanks ! I #maskup because I'll never stop fighting for New Yorkers and Americans in this pandemic. I challenge @ChrisMurphyCT , @BrianSchatz , @SenStabenow , @PattyMurray , and @SenatorBaldwin ." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Nov. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's November 1st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 31st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 30th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "9 million COVID cases. Over 225,000 deaths. Tens of millions remain on unemployment. Tens of thousands of small businesses have already gone under. But President Trump just keeps lying. And Senate Republicans just keep objecting to passing the HEROES Act to help Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "More than 225,000 Americans have died from COVID. But President Trump just keeps lying. And Senate Republicans just keep objecting to passing the HEROES Act to help Americans across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Superstorm Sandy hit New York 8 years ago. We delivered billions to rebuild and are still fighting to build new protections. Boardwalks. Dunes. Raised homes. And we're fighting to confront the climate crisis, which makes storms like this more extreme." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - As hospitals face reduced services & potential closures, Schumer successfully secures change to provider relief fund he helped to establish, ensuring funding can be used to shore up crippling lost revenues; Feds heed Schumer's call to issue new guidance, allowing $$$ to go towards protecting hospitals & thousands of NY patients Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 28th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 27th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Vice President Pence cannot come to the Senate because of his exposure to multiple COVID-positive staffers. His purely ceremonial and non-essential presence would just put Senators, staff, and Capitol workers at risk." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "A warming planet. Workers falling behind. Dark money flooding politics. The curtailing of the right to choose. The limiting of voting rights. Those are the consequences of this nomination. We will never not stop fighting for the health care, lives, and freedoms of Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer, Gillibrand warn: Complicated USDA classifications exclude meat sourced from breeding animals from the coronovirus relief program; senators demand USDA reverse course and reinstate breeding animal eligibility to allow hard-hit Upstate dairy farmers to recuperate losses and receive federal assistance Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The White House Chief of Staff said that they're "not going to control the pandemic" But Republicans are still rushing their sham process for Pres. Trump's nominee to rip away health care from millions amid COVID Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans in this pandemic" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Saturday--Senate GOP objects to helping Americans amid COVID Last night--VP aides test positive. I wish them well but they said he'd keep campaigning & come to Senate. Today--WH Chief says they're "not going to control the pandemic" GOP's ignoring COVID to rush this sham process" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 25th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 24th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "220,000 Americans have died from COVID But Senate GOP only seems to care about forcing Trump's nominee through illegitimate process Dems are taking over the floor to demand action on the updated HEROES Act & dozens of other bills McConnell consigned to his legislative trashcan" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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