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March 29, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people NY is taking an important step to address its harms And I am working to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and help the communities who have been hurt--especially communities of color From @DrugPolicyOrg:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $100 Million For Flooding And Disaster Management Projects On Long Island Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 28, 2021 Tweet - "Under current law--the DOJ can act now to tackle the rising threat of untraceable, undetectable ghost guns. These ghost guns are bought and sold in pieces or kits and come without background checks or serial numbers. The DOJ can close this dangerous loophole in our gun laws now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Rep. Jeffries Statement On The Stop Asian Hate Virtual Day of Action Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I announced the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill. It will give the Justice Department--and local communities--crucial tools to fight the wave of racist violence we've seen against Asian Americans. We will act to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Last week, the Judiciary Committee held the first hearing on the #EqualityAct This landmark legislation would enshrine as law that no American shall be denied justice based on their gender or sexual orientation We're working to pass it, because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Rep. Lieu, Chairman Nadler and Sen Booker Introduce Bill to Curb Money Bail Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence in this country. I will put a bill to help stop gun violence on the floor of the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Chairman Nadler Joins Rep. Lieu and Sen. Booker to Introduce Bill to Curb Money Bail Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 24, 2021 Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Video Release: Rules Committee Holds First Senate Hearing on For the People Act, Legislation Merkley is Leading to Strengthen Democracy, Make It Easier to Vote, and End Influence of Dark Money in Politics Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to work with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. To end the federal prohibition on marijuana To make criminal justice reforms To ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "The Judiciary Committee yesterday heard from witnesses about proposals to reduce gun violence The stories are heartbreaking I will put legislation to address gun violence on the floor of the Senate This Senate will act to address this epidemic" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is sacrosanct Voting rights must be inviolable And if we in Congress have to pass a law or amend the Constitution of the United States to ensure government works for our citizens, that's what we should do #S1--the #ForThePeople Act--will be a priority in this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first committee meeting I attended as Majority Leader There is a nationwide effort by GOP-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color It smacks of Jim Crow The #ForThePeople Act is a priority in this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Instead of the Republican Party trying to win back voters they lost in this election, they're trying to disenfranchise voters. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "We grieve with Colorado, with Georgia, and with those across America whose lives have been forever marred by gun violence. We cannot accept this as normal. Make no mistake: This Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and #StopAsianHate in this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington And much more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing today on several commonsense proposals to help stop gun violence. This Senate will address the epidemic of gun violence in this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the people of Boulder and the families of those who lost their lives. This unrelenting epidemic of gun violence steals innocent lives with alarming regularity in America. I will bring universal background checks legislation to the Senate floor" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
March 23, 2021 Colorado Shootings Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Bergman, Hasc Republicans Urge President Biden on Nuclear Modernization Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General - Meijer, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Biden's Border Wall Freeze Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "Over the past year, there has been a rising tide of violence against Asian Americans. Today I will start the process to move forward on two pieces of legislation in the Senate to address hate crimes against Asian-Americans and counter violent white supremacy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Help Businesses in the Cannabis Sector Obtain Insurance Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 22, 2021 Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitze, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "We are closely monitoring the situation on the ground in Boulder, Colorado. I'm praying for the Boulder community and the first responders. I'm mourning for those we've lost. This Senate must and will move forward on legislation to help stop the epidemic of gun violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the AAPI Rally Against Hate today in NYC. We must speak out every time we see an act of hatred against Asian Americans--or against any American. We must act to #StopAsianHate. Hate against one is hate against all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Stefanik Statement on President Biden's Proposal to Fly Illegal Immigrants to Northern Border States Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 19, 2021 Congressman Meeks Introduces Bill to Advance Equity through the Legislative Process Rep. Gregory Meeks
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill Addressing Gun Smuggling, Improving Safeguards Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "It is long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs. WATCH: I talked with @SenBooker and @RonWyden this week about how we're working together on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Klobuchar, Merkley, Schumer Introduce For the People Act to Strengthen Democracy and Put Power Back in the Hands of the American People Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 18, 2021 Georgia Shootings Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian-Americans is on the rise America has not excised the age-old demon of racism And we can't allow this rising tide of bigotry to go unchecked As we mourn with the people of Georgia, we must band together, and we must act to #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "The War on Drugs has been a war on people NY is taking an important step to address its harms And I am working to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and help the communities who have been hurt--especially communities of color From @DrugPolicyOrg:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $100 Million For Flooding And Disaster Management Projects On Long Island Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 28, 2021 Tweet - "Under current law--the DOJ can act now to tackle the rising threat of untraceable, undetectable ghost guns. These ghost guns are bought and sold in pieces or kits and come without background checks or serial numbers. The DOJ can close this dangerous loophole in our gun laws now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Rep. Jeffries Statement On The Stop Asian Hate Virtual Day of Action Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I announced the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill. It will give the Justice Department--and local communities--crucial tools to fight the wave of racist violence we've seen against Asian Americans. We will act to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Last week, the Judiciary Committee held the first hearing on the #EqualityAct This landmark legislation would enshrine as law that no American shall be denied justice based on their gender or sexual orientation We're working to pass it, because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Rep. Lieu, Chairman Nadler and Sen Booker Introduce Bill to Curb Money Bail Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence in this country. I will put a bill to help stop gun violence on the floor of the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Chairman Nadler Joins Rep. Lieu and Sen. Booker to Introduce Bill to Curb Money Bail Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 24, 2021 Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Video Release: Rules Committee Holds First Senate Hearing on For the People Act, Legislation Merkley is Leading to Strengthen Democracy, Make It Easier to Vote, and End Influence of Dark Money in Politics Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to work with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. To end the federal prohibition on marijuana To make criminal justice reforms To ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "The Judiciary Committee yesterday heard from witnesses about proposals to reduce gun violence The stories are heartbreaking I will put legislation to address gun violence on the floor of the Senate This Senate will act to address this epidemic" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is sacrosanct Voting rights must be inviolable And if we in Congress have to pass a law or amend the Constitution of the United States to ensure government works for our citizens, that's what we should do #S1--the #ForThePeople Act--will be a priority in this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first committee meeting I attended as Majority Leader There is a nationwide effort by GOP-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color It smacks of Jim Crow The #ForThePeople Act is a priority in this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Instead of the Republican Party trying to win back voters they lost in this election, they're trying to disenfranchise voters. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "We grieve with Colorado, with Georgia, and with those across America whose lives have been forever marred by gun violence. We cannot accept this as normal. Make no mistake: This Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and #StopAsianHate in this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington And much more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing today on several commonsense proposals to help stop gun violence. This Senate will address the epidemic of gun violence in this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the people of Boulder and the families of those who lost their lives. This unrelenting epidemic of gun violence steals innocent lives with alarming regularity in America. I will bring universal background checks legislation to the Senate floor" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
March 23, 2021 Colorado Shootings Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Bergman, Hasc Republicans Urge President Biden on Nuclear Modernization Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General - Meijer, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Biden's Border Wall Freeze Rep.Andrew Garbarino, ...
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "Over the past year, there has been a rising tide of violence against Asian Americans. Today I will start the process to move forward on two pieces of legislation in the Senate to address hate crimes against Asian-Americans and counter violent white supremacy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Help Businesses in the Cannabis Sector Obtain Insurance Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 22, 2021 Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitze, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "We are closely monitoring the situation on the ground in Boulder, Colorado. I'm praying for the Boulder community and the first responders. I'm mourning for those we've lost. This Senate must and will move forward on legislation to help stop the epidemic of gun violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the AAPI Rally Against Hate today in NYC. We must speak out every time we see an act of hatred against Asian Americans--or against any American. We must act to #StopAsianHate. Hate against one is hate against all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Stefanik Statement on President Biden's Proposal to Fly Illegal Immigrants to Northern Border States Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 19, 2021 Congressman Meeks Introduces Bill to Advance Equity through the Legislative Process Rep.Gregory Meeks
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Velázquez Reintroduces Bill Addressing Gun Smuggling, Improving Safeguards Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "It is long past time to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and undo the damage of the War on Drugs. WATCH: I talked with @SenBooker and @RonWyden this week about how we're working together on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Klobuchar, Merkley, Schumer Introduce For the People Act to Strengthen Democracy and Put Power Back in the Hands of the American People Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 18, 2021 Georgia Shootings Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian-Americans is on the rise America has not excised the age-old demon of racism And we can't allow this rising tide of bigotry to go unchecked As we mourn with the people of Georgia, we must band together, and we must act to #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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