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May 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the U.S. and Hon. Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Malliotakis Asks Feds to Step In After Shootings Skyrocket Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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 Meng, Markey Lead Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Keep in Place Strict Regulatory Control Over 3-D Printable Firearms Rep. Grace Meng
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 6, 2021 Gillibrand Passes Bipartisan Amendment To Help Address PFAS Contamination Of Private Wells Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 6, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand, Re-Up Senate Plan To Set Federal Limousine-Safety Regulations & Close Safety Loopholes To Get Dangerous Limos Off The Road & Save Lives Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "Legislators in New York not only legalized marijuana--but also ensured restorative justice for those harmed by the War on Drugs This is a model for how we should deal with this issue in Congress I will keep working to end the federal marijuana prohibition" 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 4, 2021 Trone, Joyce, Ryan Introduce Resolution Applauding Addiction Professionals Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 4, 2021 Ryan, Joyce Introduce Resolution Applauding Addiction Professionals Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Torres Leads 47 Lawmakers in Call for Legal Services for Immigrants Facing Deportation Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 3, 2021 Gillibrand Statement On Mark Milley, Chairman Of Joint Chiefs Of Staff, Dropping Opposition To Removing Decisions About Prosecuting Sexual Assault Out Of The Chain Of Command Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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
May 1, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people. I was proud to stand with @DPA_NY, @StartSmartNY, @VOCALNewYork, and more to #PasstheMRTA. Today, we celebrated NY's equitable legalization at the Cannabis Parade and Rally in NYC. I'll keep working to end the federal prohibition." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2021 Tweet - "It's the Cannabis Parade and Rally in New York City. This year, we finally and equitably legalized marijuana in New York. And I won't stop working to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the harms of the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2021 Schumer Statement On Calls For Federal Investigation Into The Mount Vernon Police Department 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. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Steve Womack, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
April 29, 2021 Bipartisan Legislative Package Introduced to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "This morning, I had the honor of meeting with George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd, Eric Garner's mother Gwen Carr, Ben Crump, and the families of other victims of police violence. This Senate is committed to getting strong policing reform with meaningful accountability done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2021 Gillibrand Announces Full List Of 46 Original Co-Sponsors For New Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 29, 2021 Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "For decades, young Americans--disproportionately Americans of color--have been arrested and jailed for carrying even small amounts of marijuana. I'm working to end the federal prohibition and undo harms caused by the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Fitzpatrick, Pascrell Lead 26 Members of Congress Demanding Funding for Bulletproof Vests Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
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 28, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are sending a clear message--they want an end to marijuana prohibition. I'm working with @RonWyden and @SenBooker to end the federal prohibition and to repair the damage done by the War on Drugs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2021 Long-time Advocate in the Opioid Crisis, Rep. Mike Turner Releases Statement on Biden Administration Decision to Expand Access to Buprenorphine Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Fitzpatrick, Trahan, Blunt Rochester Lead Bipartisan Effort to Acknowledge Overdose Awareness Day Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
April 23, 2021 Reps. Dean And Kildee, Sen. Gillibrand Introduce Landmark Legislation To Create Access To Medical Monitoring For Victims Of Significant PFAS Exposure 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 23, 2021 Gillibrand Reintroduces Bicameral Legislation Requiring The Federal Reserve To Address Economic Inequalities, Close Racial Employment And Wage Gaps Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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 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 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 - "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 - "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 Gillibrand Applauds Senate Passage Of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Trahan, Blunt Rochester, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Push to Recognize Overdose Awareness Day Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
April 22, 2021 Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 House Passes NO BAN Act to Prevent Future Muslim Bans 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 - "George Floyd. Philando Castile. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. Trayvon Martin. Eric Garner. Daniel Prude. Sandra Bland. A single verdict in a single trial will never be enough We will work to pass strong legislation to bring meaningful change to police departments across the US" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Wyden, Paul and Bipartisan Members of Congress Introduce The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
April 21, 2021 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Date Title Politician
May 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the U.S. and Hon. Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Malliotakis Asks Feds to Step In After Shootings Skyrocket Rep.Andrew Garbarino, ...
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 Meng, Markey Lead Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Keep in Place Strict Regulatory Control Over 3-D Printable Firearms Rep.Grace Meng
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 6, 2021 Gillibrand Passes Bipartisan Amendment To Help Address PFAS Contamination Of Private Wells Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 6, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand, Re-Up Senate Plan To Set Federal Limousine-Safety Regulations & Close Safety Loopholes To Get Dangerous Limos Off The Road & Save Lives Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "Legislators in New York not only legalized marijuana--but also ensured restorative justice for those harmed by the War on Drugs This is a model for how we should deal with this issue in Congress I will keep working to end the federal marijuana prohibition" 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 4, 2021 Trone, Joyce, Ryan Introduce Resolution Applauding Addiction Professionals Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 4, 2021 Ryan, Joyce Introduce Resolution Applauding Addiction Professionals Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Torres Leads 47 Lawmakers in Call for Legal Services for Immigrants Facing Deportation Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 3, 2021 Gillibrand Statement On Mark Milley, Chairman Of Joint Chiefs Of Staff, Dropping Opposition To Removing Decisions About Prosecuting Sexual Assault Out Of The Chain Of Command Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
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
May 1, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people. I was proud to stand with @DPA_NY, @StartSmartNY, @VOCALNewYork, and more to #PasstheMRTA. Today, we celebrated NY's equitable legalization at the Cannabis Parade and Rally in NYC. I'll keep working to end the federal prohibition." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2021 Tweet - "It's the Cannabis Parade and Rally in New York City. This year, we finally and equitably legalized marijuana in New York. And I won't stop working to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the harms of the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2021 Schumer Statement On Calls For Federal Investigation Into The Mount Vernon Police Department 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.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Steve Womack, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
April 29, 2021 Bipartisan Legislative Package Introduced to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "This morning, I had the honor of meeting with George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd, Eric Garner's mother Gwen Carr, Ben Crump, and the families of other victims of police violence. This Senate is committed to getting strong policing reform with meaningful accountability done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2021 Gillibrand Announces Full List Of 46 Original Co-Sponsors For New Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 29, 2021 Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "For decades, young Americans--disproportionately Americans of color--have been arrested and jailed for carrying even small amounts of marijuana. I'm working to end the federal prohibition and undo harms caused by the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Fitzpatrick, Pascrell Lead 26 Members of Congress Demanding Funding for Bulletproof Vests Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
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 28, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are sending a clear message--they want an end to marijuana prohibition. I'm working with @RonWyden and @SenBooker to end the federal prohibition and to repair the damage done by the War on Drugs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2021 Long-time Advocate in the Opioid Crisis, Rep. Mike Turner Releases Statement on Biden Administration Decision to Expand Access to Buprenorphine Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Fitzpatrick, Trahan, Blunt Rochester Lead Bipartisan Effort to Acknowledge Overdose Awareness Day Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
April 23, 2021 Reps. Dean And Kildee, Sen. Gillibrand Introduce Landmark Legislation To Create Access To Medical Monitoring For Victims Of Significant PFAS Exposure 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 23, 2021 Gillibrand Reintroduces Bicameral Legislation Requiring The Federal Reserve To Address Economic Inequalities, Close Racial Employment And Wage Gaps Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
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 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 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 - "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 - "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 Gillibrand Applauds Senate Passage Of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Trahan, Blunt Rochester, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Push to Recognize Overdose Awareness Day Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
April 22, 2021 Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 House Passes NO BAN Act to Prevent Future Muslim Bans 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 - "George Floyd. Philando Castile. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. Trayvon Martin. Eric Garner. Daniel Prude. Sandra Bland. A single verdict in a single trial will never be enough We will work to pass strong legislation to bring meaningful change to police departments across the US" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Wyden, Paul and Bipartisan Members of Congress Introduce The Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
April 21, 2021 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
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