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July 24, 2020 Scott, Serrano, Nadler Release Groundbreaking GAO Report On 30th Anniversary Of ADA That Finds Two-Thirds Of U.S. Public Schools Have Barriers That May Limit Access For Students With Disabilities Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's unacceptable--over 155yrs after the Civil War--bases still bear names of traitorous Confederate officers who fought for slavery & white supremacy I proudly stood with @SenWarren @SenJackReed @SenateDems to pass bipartisan provision to rename them" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Russia's again trying to influence the election--it must be deterred, disrupted, exposed. The statement by National Counterintelligence and Security Center doesn't go far enough in arming Americans with information. When it comes to American elections, Americans must decide." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer, Schiff, Warner Joint Statement Following ODNI Announcement Regarding Election Security and Foreign Threats Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is actively working to legalize housing discrimination, gutting fair housing laws and denying people of color access to the American Dream. This is unconscionable, and we will fight this." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 7694, the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for @SenJeffMerkley 's legislation to stop the Trump administration's despicable actions in Portland and prevent similar abuses in other cities. He just took to the Senate floor with @SenateDems to demand a vote. But Senate GOP blocked it. This is wrong!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP disarray has potentially serious, deadly consequences Over 140K Americans have died from COVID 1.4M filed for unemployment over the last week Tomorrow night the moratorium on evictions expires This weekend many states will send their final enhanced unemployment checks" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "It appears the Republican COVID relief proposal is un-unified, unserious, unsatisfactory. The Republican disarray and dithering has potentially serious, deadly consequences for tens of millions of Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 DOJ & DHS IGs Launch Investigation into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors After Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Demand Investigation Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 2678, the No President is Above the Law Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 23, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement in Support of Raskin Amendment to H.R. 7694, the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "From what we know, the GOP COVID relief proposal won't include: Food assistance for hungry kids Rental assistance Hazard pay for essential workers New funding for state and local governments Investments in communities of color It won't get the job done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump always likes diversions. He's miserably failing at testing. He's miserably failing at contact tracing. He's miserably failing at getting the economy going. He's miserably failing on the greatest crisis America has. And the American people know it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders Call for Senate Action on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Four Weeks After House Passage Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "How about instead of shielding corporations from liability, we shield renters from eviction? How about instead of shielding corporations from liability, we shield the unemployed from poverty? Senate Republicans can't even get their act together to provide Americans basic relief" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "The likely centerpiece of the Republican COVID proposal is not aid for the over 20M unemployed Americans. It's corporate immunity to protect big companies from lawsuits. Once again, Senate Republicans would rather provide relief to big corporations than to workers & families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate GOP You cant say you support essential workers, then refuse to give them hazard pay You cant say you want to fix racial injustice, then throw millions of Americans of color out of their homes & slash unemployment benefits amid a pandemic We must act on the HEROES Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 22, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chuck Schumer Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Nadler Commends Passage of H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 22, 2020 Meng Statement on House-Passed 2021 Defense Spending Bill Rep. Grace Meng
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 22, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on Bill Removing Statues of Roger Taney and Confederate Generals From U.S. Capitol Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: Frontline workers still do not have the PPE and testing supplies they need because President Trump failed to fully invoke the DPA. I just took to the Senate floor with Senator Baldwin and Senator Murphy to demand this change. But Senate Republicans objected." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 22nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's remarkable that President Trump has lowered the bar so much that his performance yesterday was seen as a change in tone. That one day of his reading COVID statistics is hailed as leadership. The truth is, every time he takes the podium, he is a risk to public health." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We're six months into the COVID pandemic, but President Trump said yesterday that his administration is "in the process of developing a strategy". Six. Months. Into. The. COVID. Pandemic. Unacceptable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We're demanding in the next relief bill that COVID data is fully transparent and accessible, without any interference from the Trump admin. Our efforts to bolster the economy and help the unemployed will be squandered if we don't actually stop the spread of COVID." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "This isn't the typical Republican dysfunction about whether or not they did or didn't see President Trump's tweet. This GOP disarray has real consequences for Americans. The only reason there hasn't been another COVID relief package is because of this GOP incompetence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and the GOP have blocked action on coronavirus for THREE MONTHS. And now, Republicans are still in total disarray." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "In 103 days, our nation will seek to hold an election in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Democrats are insisting on providing states the resources to carry out our elections fairly, safely, and efficiently." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "The House just passed the historic #NoBanAct to overturn President Trump's Muslim Ban and Africa Ban. We need to pass it in the Senate to reunite millions of American families, allow more doctors to fight COVID-19, and reject President Trump's anti-immigrant agenda." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Following Disappearance And Murder Of Vanessa Guillén, Gillibrand Offers Amendment To Review Military's Missing Person Investigation Procedures Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment benefits will expire at the end of the month. But according to reports, the Republican COVID proposal bill will not do nearly enough to aid the 20 to 30 million Americans currently unemployed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "For over two months, Senate Democrats have been demanding action on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests If Republicans want to play chicken with COVID relief, they'll have to explain why to the American people" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 21st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The moratorium on evictions expires this week. But according to reports, the Republican COVID bill won't do anything for the millions of Americans who can't afford the rent and could get kicked out of their apartment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Stefanik, State, & Local Elected Officials Issue Statement Condemning Recent Displays of Racism in Clinton County Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "DOD's 1033 program is one of the main ways local police departments are getting their hands on weapons of war--grenades, tear gas, armored vehicles, and other military-grade weapons. I support Senator Schatz's amendment that we're voting on today to #DemilitarizeThePolice." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing. Can you imagine? Republicans are arguing about whether to block funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "When the White House coronavirus briefings resume, President Trump should not take the podium. Every time he takes the podium he's a threat to public health." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP COVID proposal will reportedly prioritize corporate special interests over workers, families, people It won't provide hazard pay for essential workers or new funding to state, local, & tribal govts or enough investments in communities of color It won't get the job done" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he's writing the next COVID bill behind the closed doors of his office. That's a failed approach. We must act on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It has been over three months since Senate Republicans have considered major COVID-relief legislation while Americans face this public health and economic crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep Lieu Leads 150 Member Letter Urging DOJ to Condemn COVID-Related Anti-Asian Discrimination Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Nadler, Smith, Thompson Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Action in Portland Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is writing a COVID bill that will prioritize corporate special interests over workers and main street businesses, and will fail to adequately address the worsening spread of COVID. Workers and families and people--not special interests--must be our main focus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing Let me repeat: The Trump admin's reportedly trying to block state funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We will NOT stop working for and demanding action on policing reform in the Senate. I'm proud to stand at the children's rally marching for justice in Mount Vernon, New York. Because #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: U.S. Post Offices, including those throughout Upstate NY, could be forced to shut their doors unless they get an immediate infusion of funds; senator vows to fight for critically-needed $25b in "COVID-4' so they can remain open; fight to keep them open begins this week Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Schumer statement urging Montefiore to keep Mt. Vernon hospital open Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Call for IG Investigation Into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velázquez, Hearing on Oversight of the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury Pandemic Programs Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 17, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Rose Leads NY Delegation Push for FEMA to Fully Fund Reopening Costs Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $680 million in additional emergency federal funding for "Hot Spot' New York hospitals Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
July 24, 2020 Scott, Serrano, Nadler Release Groundbreaking GAO Report On 30th Anniversary Of ADA That Finds Two-Thirds Of U.S. Public Schools Have Barriers That May Limit Access For Students With Disabilities Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's unacceptable--over 155yrs after the Civil War--bases still bear names of traitorous Confederate officers who fought for slavery & white supremacy I proudly stood with @SenWarren @SenJackReed @SenateDems to pass bipartisan provision to rename them" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Russia's again trying to influence the election--it must be deterred, disrupted, exposed. The statement by National Counterintelligence and Security Center doesn't go far enough in arming Americans with information. When it comes to American elections, Americans must decide." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer, Schiff, Warner Joint Statement Following ODNI Announcement Regarding Election Security and Foreign Threats Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is actively working to legalize housing discrimination, gutting fair housing laws and denying people of color access to the American Dream. This is unconscionable, and we will fight this." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 7694, the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for @SenJeffMerkley 's legislation to stop the Trump administration's despicable actions in Portland and prevent similar abuses in other cities. He just took to the Senate floor with @SenateDems to demand a vote. But Senate GOP blocked it. This is wrong!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP disarray has potentially serious, deadly consequences Over 140K Americans have died from COVID 1.4M filed for unemployment over the last week Tomorrow night the moratorium on evictions expires This weekend many states will send their final enhanced unemployment checks" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "It appears the Republican COVID relief proposal is un-unified, unserious, unsatisfactory. The Republican disarray and dithering has potentially serious, deadly consequences for tens of millions of Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 DOJ & DHS IGs Launch Investigation into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors After Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Demand Investigation Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 2678, the No President is Above the Law Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 23, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement in Support of Raskin Amendment to H.R. 7694, the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "From what we know, the GOP COVID relief proposal won't include: Food assistance for hungry kids Rental assistance Hazard pay for essential workers New funding for state and local governments Investments in communities of color It won't get the job done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump always likes diversions. He's miserably failing at testing. He's miserably failing at contact tracing. He's miserably failing at getting the economy going. He's miserably failing on the greatest crisis America has. And the American people know it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders Call for Senate Action on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Four Weeks After House Passage Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "How about instead of shielding corporations from liability, we shield renters from eviction? How about instead of shielding corporations from liability, we shield the unemployed from poverty? Senate Republicans can't even get their act together to provide Americans basic relief" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "The likely centerpiece of the Republican COVID proposal is not aid for the over 20M unemployed Americans. It's corporate immunity to protect big companies from lawsuits. Once again, Senate Republicans would rather provide relief to big corporations than to workers & families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate GOP You cant say you support essential workers, then refuse to give them hazard pay You cant say you want to fix racial injustice, then throw millions of Americans of color out of their homes & slash unemployment benefits amid a pandemic We must act on the HEROES Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Kirsten Gillibrand Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 22, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chuck Schumer Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Nadler Commends Passage of H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 22, 2020 Meng Statement on House-Passed 2021 Defense Spending Bill Rep.Grace Meng
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 22, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on Bill Removing Statues of Roger Taney and Confederate Generals From U.S. Capitol Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: Frontline workers still do not have the PPE and testing supplies they need because President Trump failed to fully invoke the DPA. I just took to the Senate floor with Senator Baldwin and Senator Murphy to demand this change. But Senate Republicans objected." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 22nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's remarkable that President Trump has lowered the bar so much that his performance yesterday was seen as a change in tone. That one day of his reading COVID statistics is hailed as leadership. The truth is, every time he takes the podium, he is a risk to public health." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We're six months into the COVID pandemic, but President Trump said yesterday that his administration is "in the process of developing a strategy". Six. Months. Into. The. COVID. Pandemic. Unacceptable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We're demanding in the next relief bill that COVID data is fully transparent and accessible, without any interference from the Trump admin. Our efforts to bolster the economy and help the unemployed will be squandered if we don't actually stop the spread of COVID." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "This isn't the typical Republican dysfunction about whether or not they did or didn't see President Trump's tweet. This GOP disarray has real consequences for Americans. The only reason there hasn't been another COVID relief package is because of this GOP incompetence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and the GOP have blocked action on coronavirus for THREE MONTHS. And now, Republicans are still in total disarray." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "In 103 days, our nation will seek to hold an election in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Democrats are insisting on providing states the resources to carry out our elections fairly, safely, and efficiently." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "The House just passed the historic #NoBanAct to overturn President Trump's Muslim Ban and Africa Ban. We need to pass it in the Senate to reunite millions of American families, allow more doctors to fight COVID-19, and reject President Trump's anti-immigrant agenda." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Following Disappearance And Murder Of Vanessa Guillén, Gillibrand Offers Amendment To Review Military's Missing Person Investigation Procedures Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment benefits will expire at the end of the month. But according to reports, the Republican COVID proposal bill will not do nearly enough to aid the 20 to 30 million Americans currently unemployed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "For over two months, Senate Democrats have been demanding action on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests If Republicans want to play chicken with COVID relief, they'll have to explain why to the American people" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 21st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The moratorium on evictions expires this week. But according to reports, the Republican COVID bill won't do anything for the millions of Americans who can't afford the rent and could get kicked out of their apartment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Stefanik, State, & Local Elected Officials Issue Statement Condemning Recent Displays of Racism in Clinton County Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "DOD's 1033 program is one of the main ways local police departments are getting their hands on weapons of war--grenades, tear gas, armored vehicles, and other military-grade weapons. I support Senator Schatz's amendment that we're voting on today to #DemilitarizeThePolice." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing. Can you imagine? Republicans are arguing about whether to block funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "When the White House coronavirus briefings resume, President Trump should not take the podium. Every time he takes the podium he's a threat to public health." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP COVID proposal will reportedly prioritize corporate special interests over workers, families, people It won't provide hazard pay for essential workers or new funding to state, local, & tribal govts or enough investments in communities of color It won't get the job done" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he's writing the next COVID bill behind the closed doors of his office. That's a failed approach. We must act on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It has been over three months since Senate Republicans have considered major COVID-relief legislation while Americans face this public health and economic crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep Lieu Leads 150 Member Letter Urging DOJ to Condemn COVID-Related Anti-Asian Discrimination Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Nadler, Smith, Thompson Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Action in Portland Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is writing a COVID bill that will prioritize corporate special interests over workers and main street businesses, and will fail to adequately address the worsening spread of COVID. Workers and families and people--not special interests--must be our main focus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing Let me repeat: The Trump admin's reportedly trying to block state funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We will NOT stop working for and demanding action on policing reform in the Senate. I'm proud to stand at the children's rally marching for justice in Mount Vernon, New York. Because #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: U.S. Post Offices, including those throughout Upstate NY, could be forced to shut their doors unless they get an immediate infusion of funds; senator vows to fight for critically-needed $25b in "COVID-4' so they can remain open; fight to keep them open begins this week Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Schumer statement urging Montefiore to keep Mt. Vernon hospital open Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Call for IG Investigation Into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velázquez, Hearing on Oversight of the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury Pandemic Programs Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 17, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Rose Leads NY Delegation Push for FEMA to Fully Fund Reopening Costs Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $680 million in additional emergency federal funding for "Hot Spot' New York hospitals Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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