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June 18, 2020
Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @SenBooker to demand we remove Confederate statues from the Capitol. We need to dismantle institutional racism piece by piece, brick by brick, statue by statue, starting with the people's house--the nation's Capitol. But Senate Republicans objected."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
House Judiciary Committee Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 18, 2020
Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 18, 2020
Tlaib, Pressley, and Lee Introduce Bill Advancing the Dismantling of Mass Incarceration During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 18, 2020
Stefanik Cosponsors JUSTICE Act, House Companion Bill to Senator Tim Scott's Police Reform Bill
Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "This is a wonderful, wonderful day for the young Dreamers, for their families, for the American Dream. They work hard. They are on the frontlines of COVID-19, in the Armed Forces, in school and college. We have always believed in immigration in America. It is part of our soul."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats took to the floor today to demand that the Senate pass the #EqualityAct. Senate Republicans objected. But we will not stop fighting. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. And we must make the Equality Act the law of the land."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "During a national movement on racial justice and before we even debate policing reform on the floor, Sen. McConnell will put forward Cory Wilson, a nominee with a hostile record on voting rights. Even by the very low standards of Pres. Trump's judicial nominees, he is appalling."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - After Over a Month of Senate Inaction, Merkley Leads Push to Bring HEROES Act to Floor for Debate and Vote
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "If we pass an ineffective bill, and the killings continue, and police departments resist change, the wound in our society will not close, it will widen. This is about solving a problem that is taking the lives of Black Americans. The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Dems' #JusticeInPolicing Act bans no-knock warrants in federal drug cases The Senate GOP bill only requires data on no-knock warrants Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed when she was killed by police who had a no-knock warrant More data alone would not have saved her life"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call For GAO Investigation Into Use Of Federal Law Enforcement During Washington, D.C. Protests Following Killing Of George Floyd
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 18, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $3 million in federal funding for telehealth services
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Republican bill does nothing on racial profiling or to reform qualified immunity which shields police from accountability for violating Americans' constitutional rights The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment We must act on Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "We need a strong bill. We need to save Black lives and bring long overdue reforms to institutions that have resisted them. The harsh fact of the matter is, the legislation from Senate Republicans is far too weak and will be ineffective at rooting out this problem."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate GOP bill would not have prevented the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, or Eric Garner. If it won't stop future deaths of Black Americans at the hands of the very people meant to protect and serve them, it does not meet the moment."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - House Chairs Demand That SBA Immediately Comply With GAO's Oversight of Taxpayer Funds for Coronavirus
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 17, 2020
House Judiciary Committee Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Axne Urges Disclosure of Paycheck Protection Program Data to Protect Use of Taxpayer Dollars
Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "For someone who wants to sue everyone he believes wrongs him, President Trump doesn't want to let American citizens sue police officers who violate their constitutional rights? That's just wrong. And Senate Democrats are fighting to change it."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "The vast majority of Americans from both political parties support far-reaching reforms. The moment calls for bold action that the House and Senate Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act delivers."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "We'll never forget the tragedy that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston 5 yrs ago--9 innocent lives were mercilessly taken in their place of worship We won't stop fighting to root out bigotry, end gun violence, & close the loopholes that enabled this hate crime"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Today is a tale of two chambers The House is considering Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act representing comprehensive, strong policing reform, the most forceful in decades The Senate GOP bill's silent on racial profiling, no reforms to qualified immunity, no real accountability"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his press conference demonizing peaceful protesters, airing unjustified grievances, suggesting the expertise that led to the AIDS vaccine will lead to a COVID vaccine when there is no AIDS vaccine! This was his press conference on police reform?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Langevin, Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Retain Top Talent for National Security
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act just passed the @HouseJudiciary committee. And now it's on to the House Floor next week. This. Time. Will. Be. Different."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Republican proposal is missing meaningful accountability for individual officers' misconduct. Without accountability measures, we're merely exhorting police departments to be better, crossing our fingers, and hoping for the best."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell said he's going to bring the GOP policing proposal to the Senate floor next week. What he doesn't tell you is that he first wants to approve a circuit court judge--Cory Wilson--with a record of hostility towards minority voting rights."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Police reform is essential work."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "I'm proud of @CentralLaborNYC , the @AFLCIO , and unions across America who are leading the #WorkersFirst Caravan for Racial + Economic Justice. Senator McConnell: For families, people, workers. On real policing reform. On the COVID-19 crisis. No more delay. Let the #SenateActNow!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's executive order is a bunch of vague incentives to suggest that police departments change on their own President Trump isn't going to lead on this. He's too busy threatening to sue news orgs over unflattering polls. Senate Democrats are fighting for real reform"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffries
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 16, 2020
Stefanik Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Policing
Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 16, 2020
Chairman Nadler Statement on President Trump's Policing Executive Order
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "The Supreme Court decision prohibiting employment discrimination for LGBTQ+ Americans is a step forward, but reminds us that we have so much more work to do The next step is to pass the Equality Act Sen. McConnell: Join the rest of the country. Put the bill on the Senate floor"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020
Chairman Nadler Statement on Testimony from Former DOJ Official and Subpoenas for Whistleblowers
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "While Pres. Trump's finally acknowledged the need for policing reform--one modest executive order will not make up for his years of inflammatory rhetoric & policies designed to roll back progress Unfortunately, this executive order will not deliver comprehensive meaningful change"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell - Feinstein, Merkely, Colleagues Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "On the heels of the historic Supreme Court ruling: Every single Senate Democrat just told Senator McConnell to put the #EqualityAct on the floor. It passed the House over a year ago. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans must be over once and for all. #PrideMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Over 100 economists are telling Congress to pass another relief package "commensurate with the nearly $16 trillion" hole in our economy caused by COVID-19 Millions unemployed, businesses in jeopardy, schools need help When will Senate GOP finally get the message? We must act!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Congress needs to quickly pass strong and bold legislation with provisions that makes it easier to hold police officers accountable for abuses, and President Trump must commit to signing it into law."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets demanding change. But Senate Republicans want to wait another month or more before even just considering police reform?! By delaying action, Republicans are playing the same dangerous games they played after mass shootings last summer."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his remarks throwing red meat to his base And one modest executive order will not make up for his years of inflammatory rhetoric and policies designed to roll back progress Congress must act to pass bold policing reform and he must sign it into law"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Schumer: Amid COVID, there is a very troubling 33% surge of domestic violence cases in NY requiring action; senator demands Senate immediately reauthorize Violence Against Women Act that already passed House; law funds Upstate NY shelters, counseling & critical efforts that save lives & gives survivors a second chance
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act will soon run out. The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is expiring. The cost of inaction by Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans will do long term damage to families, to our economy, to people. We must act!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance and ban on evictions passed in the CARES Act will soon expire. But Senate Republicans refuse to act. As they delay, America moves closer to a number of cliffs that threaten our economy and families and people."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are fighting this health and economic crisis Economists are telling Senate GOP to do something Governors from both parties are pleading for aid Fed Chair Powell--appointed by Pres. Trump--is pushing for another COVID-relief bill When will Senate GOP get the message?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Lieutenant General Scott Rice, Commanding Officer in the Air National Guard - Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney double down on push to make Stewart Air National Guard base site of new aeromedical evacuation squadron, bringing new jobs, funding & missions to Orange County
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $2.5 million in federal funding for telehealth services
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Why is it that when it comes to confirming right-wing judges, Senate Republicans always make the time. But when it comes to making real changes to police departments, Senate Republicans are already making excuses? We won't stop fighting for action on the #JusticeInPolicing Act!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act is soon going to run out The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is going to expire But reports say Sen. McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another COVID-relief bill until late July. We must act!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Adams Introduces Right to PROTEST Act
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Nadler & Cohen Denounce Trump Administration Rollback of Civil Rights Protections in Healthcare
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "For Don Zarda and Aimee Stephens who did not live to see this day. For Gerald Bostock. Thank you for all you've done to fight for equality. And we'll keep fighting for the Equality Act and progress. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. #PrideMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Hirono Leads 20 Senate Democrats in Calling for DOJ Inspector General Investigation into Attorney General Barr's Conduct in Suppressing Peaceful Protests around Lafayette Square on June 1
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "The Supreme Court did the right thing & ruled that federal employment discrimination protections do extend to LGBTQ+ Americans Sen McConnell--Now you need to let the Senate vote on the Equality Act! NO American should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "It's been a month since the House passed the #HeroesAct that provides urgent and necessary help for Americans fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. A month in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. Senator McConnell: Americans can't wait. We must act NOW!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Cory Wilson has supported restrictive voter ID laws and expressed strong opposition to parts of the Voting Rights Act. That's right. During a national movement on racial justice, Senate Republicans are trying to confirm a judge with a hostile record on voting rights!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "This headline sums it up And the trends are extremely concerning I've asked for Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, members of the Coronavirus Task Force to brief @SenateDems on recent spikes But the Trump White House continues to muzzle the most knowledgeable people"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Being killed by police is now the sixth-leading cause of death for young men in America Young Black men are 2.5 times more likely than their white peers to be killed by police Senate Democrats are demanding bold and broad-scale change with the #JusticeInPolicing Act"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Nadler, Bass & Cohen Statement on SCOTUS Refusal to Re-examine Qualified Immunity
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell: The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act over a year ago COVID-19 is fueling a surge in domestic violence cases It is long past time to act Put the bill up for a vote NOW It will save lives & help survivors"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "When it comes to confirming right-wing judges, Senator Mitch McConnell and the Senate GOP always make time. But when it comes to making real changes to police departments, Senator Mitch McConnell and the Senate GOP only make excuses."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Nadler & Cohen Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers from Discrimination
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Police reform, racial injustice, voting rights, a pandemic, and massive levels of unemployment: These are huge issues that demand the Senate's attention But instead, Senator McConnell's pushing two right-wing judges onto the nation's circuit courts: Justin Walker & Cory Wilson"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Americans are in the middle of fighting this COVID-19 public health crisis. So why are you focusing on confirming your former intern, Justin Walker, who has made it very clear that he personally opposes our health care law?!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "The long march for equality takes a step forward. The real answer is to pass the Equality Act, but we all breathe a sigh of relief that the Supreme Court did the right thing."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020
Tweet - "With COVID-19, there has a been a rise in domestic violence cases. New York has seen a 33% surge. Senator McConnell: Hold a vote on the House-passed bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act NOW. What are you waiting for?! It will save lives and help survivors."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020
Tweet - "We cannot simply sit by as this pandemic fuels a surge in domestic violence cases. Senator McConnell: The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act more than a year ago. Put it on the Senate floor immediately. It will save lives and help survivors."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell: Joining with the @RidersAlliance , I'm standing with those on the frontlines of COVID-19 and so many others who are relying right now on public transit like our New York subways. We need to fight for more $$ to #RescueRiders now."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2020
Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need more support to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Americans are demanding policing reform. What are you waiting for?! We must act."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @SenBooker to demand we remove Confederate statues from the Capitol. We need to dismantle institutional racism piece by piece, brick by brick, statue by statue, starting with the people's house--the nation's Capitol. But Senate Republicans objected."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
House Judiciary Committee Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 18, 2020
Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 18, 2020
Tlaib, Pressley, and Lee Introduce Bill Advancing the Dismantling of Mass Incarceration During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 18, 2020
Stefanik Cosponsors JUSTICE Act, House Companion Bill to Senator Tim Scott's Police Reform Bill
Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "This is a wonderful, wonderful day for the young Dreamers, for their families, for the American Dream. They work hard. They are on the frontlines of COVID-19, in the Armed Forces, in school and college. We have always believed in immigration in America. It is part of our soul."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats took to the floor today to demand that the Senate pass the #EqualityAct. Senate Republicans objected. But we will not stop fighting. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. And we must make the Equality Act the law of the land."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "During a national movement on racial justice and before we even debate policing reform on the floor, Sen. McConnell will put forward Cory Wilson, a nominee with a hostile record on voting rights. Even by the very low standards of Pres. Trump's judicial nominees, he is appalling."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - After Over a Month of Senate Inaction, Merkley Leads Push to Bring HEROES Act to Floor for Debate and Vote
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "If we pass an ineffective bill, and the killings continue, and police departments resist change, the wound in our society will not close, it will widen. This is about solving a problem that is taking the lives of Black Americans. The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Dems' #JusticeInPolicing Act bans no-knock warrants in federal drug cases The Senate GOP bill only requires data on no-knock warrants Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed when she was killed by police who had a no-knock warrant More data alone would not have saved her life"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call For GAO Investigation Into Use Of Federal Law Enforcement During Washington, D.C. Protests Following Killing Of George Floyd
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 18, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $3 million in federal funding for telehealth services
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Republican bill does nothing on racial profiling or to reform qualified immunity which shields police from accountability for violating Americans' constitutional rights The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment We must act on Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "We need a strong bill. We need to save Black lives and bring long overdue reforms to institutions that have resisted them. The harsh fact of the matter is, the legislation from Senate Republicans is far too weak and will be ineffective at rooting out this problem."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate GOP bill would not have prevented the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, or Eric Garner. If it won't stop future deaths of Black Americans at the hands of the very people meant to protect and serve them, it does not meet the moment."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - House Chairs Demand That SBA Immediately Comply With GAO's Oversight of Taxpayer Funds for Coronavirus
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 17, 2020
House Judiciary Committee Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Axne Urges Disclosure of Paycheck Protection Program Data to Protect Use of Taxpayer Dollars
Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "For someone who wants to sue everyone he believes wrongs him, President Trump doesn't want to let American citizens sue police officers who violate their constitutional rights? That's just wrong. And Senate Democrats are fighting to change it."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "The vast majority of Americans from both political parties support far-reaching reforms. The moment calls for bold action that the House and Senate Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act delivers."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "We'll never forget the tragedy that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston 5 yrs ago--9 innocent lives were mercilessly taken in their place of worship We won't stop fighting to root out bigotry, end gun violence, & close the loopholes that enabled this hate crime"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Today is a tale of two chambers The House is considering Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act representing comprehensive, strong policing reform, the most forceful in decades The Senate GOP bill's silent on racial profiling, no reforms to qualified immunity, no real accountability"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his press conference demonizing peaceful protesters, airing unjustified grievances, suggesting the expertise that led to the AIDS vaccine will lead to a COVID vaccine when there is no AIDS vaccine! This was his press conference on police reform?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Langevin, Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Retain Top Talent for National Security
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act just passed the @HouseJudiciary committee. And now it's on to the House Floor next week. This. Time. Will. Be. Different."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Republican proposal is missing meaningful accountability for individual officers' misconduct. Without accountability measures, we're merely exhorting police departments to be better, crossing our fingers, and hoping for the best."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell said he's going to bring the GOP policing proposal to the Senate floor next week. What he doesn't tell you is that he first wants to approve a circuit court judge--Cory Wilson--with a record of hostility towards minority voting rights."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "Police reform is essential work."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "I'm proud of @CentralLaborNYC , the @AFLCIO , and unions across America who are leading the #WorkersFirst Caravan for Racial + Economic Justice. Senator McConnell: For families, people, workers. On real policing reform. On the COVID-19 crisis. No more delay. Let the #SenateActNow!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's executive order is a bunch of vague incentives to suggest that police departments change on their own President Trump isn't going to lead on this. He's too busy threatening to sue news orgs over unflattering polls. Senate Democrats are fighting for real reform"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffries
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 16, 2020
Stefanik Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Policing
Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 16, 2020
Chairman Nadler Statement on President Trump's Policing Executive Order
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "The Supreme Court decision prohibiting employment discrimination for LGBTQ+ Americans is a step forward, but reminds us that we have so much more work to do The next step is to pass the Equality Act Sen. McConnell: Join the rest of the country. Put the bill on the Senate floor"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020
Chairman Nadler Statement on Testimony from Former DOJ Official and Subpoenas for Whistleblowers
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "While Pres. Trump's finally acknowledged the need for policing reform--one modest executive order will not make up for his years of inflammatory rhetoric & policies designed to roll back progress Unfortunately, this executive order will not deliver comprehensive meaningful change"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell - Feinstein, Merkely, Colleagues Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "On the heels of the historic Supreme Court ruling: Every single Senate Democrat just told Senator McConnell to put the #EqualityAct on the floor. It passed the House over a year ago. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans must be over once and for all. #PrideMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Over 100 economists are telling Congress to pass another relief package "commensurate with the nearly $16 trillion" hole in our economy caused by COVID-19 Millions unemployed, businesses in jeopardy, schools need help When will Senate GOP finally get the message? We must act!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Congress needs to quickly pass strong and bold legislation with provisions that makes it easier to hold police officers accountable for abuses, and President Trump must commit to signing it into law."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets demanding change. But Senate Republicans want to wait another month or more before even just considering police reform?! By delaying action, Republicans are playing the same dangerous games they played after mass shootings last summer."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his remarks throwing red meat to his base And one modest executive order will not make up for his years of inflammatory rhetoric and policies designed to roll back progress Congress must act to pass bold policing reform and he must sign it into law"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Schumer: Amid COVID, there is a very troubling 33% surge of domestic violence cases in NY requiring action; senator demands Senate immediately reauthorize Violence Against Women Act that already passed House; law funds Upstate NY shelters, counseling & critical efforts that save lives & gives survivors a second chance
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act will soon run out. The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is expiring. The cost of inaction by Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans will do long term damage to families, to our economy, to people. We must act!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance and ban on evictions passed in the CARES Act will soon expire. But Senate Republicans refuse to act. As they delay, America moves closer to a number of cliffs that threaten our economy and families and people."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are fighting this health and economic crisis Economists are telling Senate GOP to do something Governors from both parties are pleading for aid Fed Chair Powell--appointed by Pres. Trump--is pushing for another COVID-relief bill When will Senate GOP get the message?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Lieutenant General Scott Rice, Commanding Officer in the Air National Guard - Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney double down on push to make Stewart Air National Guard base site of new aeromedical evacuation squadron, bringing new jobs, funding & missions to Orange County
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $2.5 million in federal funding for telehealth services
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "Why is it that when it comes to confirming right-wing judges, Senate Republicans always make the time. But when it comes to making real changes to police departments, Senate Republicans are already making excuses? We won't stop fighting for action on the #JusticeInPolicing Act!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act is soon going to run out The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is going to expire But reports say Sen. McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another COVID-relief bill until late July. We must act!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Adams Introduces Right to PROTEST Act
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Nadler & Cohen Denounce Trump Administration Rollback of Civil Rights Protections in Healthcare
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "For Don Zarda and Aimee Stephens who did not live to see this day. For Gerald Bostock. Thank you for all you've done to fight for equality. And we'll keep fighting for the Equality Act and progress. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. #PrideMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Hirono Leads 20 Senate Democrats in Calling for DOJ Inspector General Investigation into Attorney General Barr's Conduct in Suppressing Peaceful Protests around Lafayette Square on June 1
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "The Supreme Court did the right thing & ruled that federal employment discrimination protections do extend to LGBTQ+ Americans Sen McConnell--Now you need to let the Senate vote on the Equality Act! NO American should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "It's been a month since the House passed the #HeroesAct that provides urgent and necessary help for Americans fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. A month in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. Senator McConnell: Americans can't wait. We must act NOW!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Cory Wilson has supported restrictive voter ID laws and expressed strong opposition to parts of the Voting Rights Act. That's right. During a national movement on racial justice, Senate Republicans are trying to confirm a judge with a hostile record on voting rights!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "This headline sums it up And the trends are extremely concerning I've asked for Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, members of the Coronavirus Task Force to brief @SenateDems on recent spikes But the Trump White House continues to muzzle the most knowledgeable people"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Being killed by police is now the sixth-leading cause of death for young men in America Young Black men are 2.5 times more likely than their white peers to be killed by police Senate Democrats are demanding bold and broad-scale change with the #JusticeInPolicing Act"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Nadler, Bass & Cohen Statement on SCOTUS Refusal to Re-examine Qualified Immunity
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell: The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act over a year ago COVID-19 is fueling a surge in domestic violence cases It is long past time to act Put the bill up for a vote NOW It will save lives & help survivors"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "When it comes to confirming right-wing judges, Senator Mitch McConnell and the Senate GOP always make time. But when it comes to making real changes to police departments, Senator Mitch McConnell and the Senate GOP only make excuses."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Nadler & Cohen Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers from Discrimination
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Police reform, racial injustice, voting rights, a pandemic, and massive levels of unemployment: These are huge issues that demand the Senate's attention But instead, Senator McConnell's pushing two right-wing judges onto the nation's circuit courts: Justin Walker & Cory Wilson"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Americans are in the middle of fighting this COVID-19 public health crisis. So why are you focusing on confirming your former intern, Justin Walker, who has made it very clear that he personally opposes our health care law?!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "The long march for equality takes a step forward. The real answer is to pass the Equality Act, but we all breathe a sigh of relief that the Supreme Court did the right thing."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020
Tweet - "With COVID-19, there has a been a rise in domestic violence cases. New York has seen a 33% surge. Senator McConnell: Hold a vote on the House-passed bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act NOW. What are you waiting for?! It will save lives and help survivors."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020
Tweet - "We cannot simply sit by as this pandemic fuels a surge in domestic violence cases. Senator McConnell: The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act more than a year ago. Put it on the Senate floor immediately. It will save lives and help survivors."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell: Joining with the @RidersAlliance , I'm standing with those on the frontlines of COVID-19 and so many others who are relying right now on public transit like our New York subways. We need to fight for more $$ to #RescueRiders now."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2020
Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need more support to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Americans are demanding policing reform. What are you waiting for?! We must act."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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