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Dec. 11, 2019 Schumer, Brindisi announce inclusion of Fentanyl Sanctions Act in must-pass national defense bill soon to get vote; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill will hold China and other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking; also comes with more tools for law enforcement Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Sen. @ChrisVanHollen & I demanded we pass DETER Act to protect our elections from attack But Senate Republicans blocked it Why are they stalling? I hope it's not because Russia's foreign minister is in town I hope it's not because anyone wants to invite foreign interference" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Your treatment of our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is egregious. Congress appropriated these funds long ago to help families recover from disastrous hurricanes. You are required to release them. Do it now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Following Release Of Afghanistan Papers, Gillibrand Calls For Senate To Hold Hearings For Complete Review Of Afghanistan Strategy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The DOJ Inspector General's report makes clear that the predicate for the FBI's investigation was valid & without political bias. This report reiterates the Intel Community's conclusions that Putin directed his intelligence services to interfere in 2016 in favor of Donald Trump." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "In an effort to protect President Trump at all costs, the "Grand Old Party" in the Senate is becoming the "conspiracy caucus." It is no laughing matter. These conspiracies are not harmless. They are sinister. They are insidious. And they are damaging to our democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The bottom line is clear: The report by the @JusticeOIG--who Republicans have repeatedly praised--shows there is no basis for President Trump's absurd claim that the investigation into his campaign was a hoax or a conspiracy against him." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2019 Nadler and Maloney Issue Statement on Department of Justice Inspector General Report Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Stewart Protects Religious Freedom and Lgbt Individuals Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle takes action to strengthen voting rights and combat discrimination Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 6, 2019 House Passes H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Cunningham Introduces the Disaster Assistance Equity Act Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the vote to all Americans. The House passing #HR4--the Voting Rights Advancement Act--is a critical step towards restoring the protections of the Voting Rights Act and beating back the scourge of voter suppression." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 Letter to Michael Beckerman, President of the National Internet Association - Schumer: counterfeit "movie money' used in films but looking very real is flooding stores this holiday season, tricking retailers & costing consumers who get it as change; senator urges Internet Association to partner with Secret Service to curb counterfeit cash & catch culprit(s) Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Prohibiting Insider Trading Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Reps. Kathleen Rice, Nydia Velázquez, and Joaquin Castro Call on DOJ to Investigate Housing Discrimination on Long Island Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 New York Daily News - Senator Gillibrand: We Need A New War Powers Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 5, 2019 In personal meeting with Canadian Consul General, Schumer pushes IJC partners to support increased outflows to reduce sky-high Lake Ontario water levels; furthers major push to reduce threat of 3rd year of historic flooding, including raising Moses-Saunders dam outflows Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "VOTER SUPPRESSION is not a legitimate electoral tactic. It's a stain on our democracy. And. It. Must. Be. Crushed. #RestoreTheVote #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Americans were battered by 48 BILLION robocalls last year They are annoying, persistent & dangerous That's why I fought for the Senate to pass the #TRACEDact earlier this year The House just passed an amended version Now we need to pass the final agreement & finish the job" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Stefanik Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Disaster Declaration Following Halloween Storm Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 4, 2019 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Imposing Stronger Penalties on Scam Robocalls Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The fact that Republican Senators are repeating & amplifying this fiction of Ukrainian interference in 2016 is wrong. It shows the extreme depths to which certain members on the other side will stoop to provide cover to a president accused of serious wrongdoing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Putin admits he wants everyone to falsely blame Ukraine for Russian interference in our democracy. So why are Republicans just repeating his debunked talking points?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "New Yorkers are getting robocalls day & night. I hate them. They need to stop. That's why I've fought for the #TRACEDact. The Senate passed it earlier this year. The House just passed an amended version. Now the Senate needs to pass the final agreement too and finish the job." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Legislation to protect our elections needs to be included in the defense authorization bill. Defending our democracy is at the core of our nation's defense. But at the moment it is being blocked by @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Following Catastrophic Floods, Brindisi, Schumer, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral, Push for President Trump to Approve Disaster Declaration Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "The FBI just responded to me about #FaceApp. They warned that any app developed in Russia is a potential counterintelligence threat. Americans should be careful downloading apps developed in foreign countries that are known adversaries." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "A warning to share with your family & friends: This year when millions were downloading #FaceApp, I asked the FBI if the app was safe. Well, the FBI just responded. And they told me any app or product developed in Russia like FaceApp is a potential counterintelligence threat." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Let me be clear: The charge that Ukraine had something to do with election meddling in 2016 is a lie spread by Vladimir Putin." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "More hypocrisy from President Trump: Trump administration officials including most recently Secretary Pompeo have been saying that Chinese tech giants building 5G networks are a security threat. But President Trump and @CommerceGov are actively taking steps to help Huawei." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "It is incomprehensible to me that, at the moment, @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans are opposing the inclusion of election security measures in the annual defense bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "I just sat down with the @NYDailyNews to talk about why the FBI told me any app developed in Russia like FaceApp is a potential counterintelligence threat." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2019 Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Hakeem Jeffries on what to expect as impeachment hearings shift to the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 1, 2019 Tweet - "64 years ago today, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, helping launch the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. We are thankful for her legacy. And we will keep fighting for civil rights for all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York - Brindisi Stands with Law Enforcement and Joins Democratic and Republican Lawmakers to Express Concerns about Upcoming Criminal Justice Reform Laws Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. Putin is interfering in our 2020 elections. So why is Senator Mitch McConnell blocking tough sanctions in our defense bill on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce Over $357K In Federal Funding To Help Combat The Opioid Epidemic In The Capital Region Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi Announce Over $238K In Federal Funding To Help Combat The Opioid Epidemic In The Southern Tier Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Thousands of Holocaust survivors & their descendants live on the Coney Island Peninsula. Our community embraces religious diversity. It makes us stronger. We will not tolerate swastikas and anti-Semitic incidents. Hate. Will. Be. Crushed."Tweet - " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 24, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad the Army is taking this security concern seriously. China-based tech companies, like the one that owns TikTok, are required to support and cooperate with intelligence work controlled by the Chinese Communist Party." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Putin is working to interfere in our 2020 elections. But @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell just keeps blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being included in our defense bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 5140, the Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 21, 2019 Chairman Nadler, Senator Blackburn Lead Bipartisan Effort to Modernize Copyright Law and Empower Musicians Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Chinese companies like Huawei cooperate with the Chinese Communist Party. So why are you allowing American businesses to work with them? This is about our national security." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 20, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on Passage of Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. We know that he is going to do it again. We need the NDAA to send an unmistakable message to President Putin and other foreign actors that we will not tolerate any interference in our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our elections in 2016. And we know Putin is doing it again. So why, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell? Why are you blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being including in the NDAA?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Hearing of the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Appointments Clause: Implications of Recent Court Decisions Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Schumer announces: 9/11 widows & children will gain access to special terror victims fund as part of bipartisan spending bill which gets vote this week; senator says deal he pushed will help more NY families Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Christopher C. Krebs, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Senators Peters, Hassan, Schumer Raise Concerns Over Funding Shortfall to State, Local Cybersecurity Support Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump and his Commerce Department agree that Huawei is a national security threat, they should start acting like it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans: Your continued refusal to act is inexcusable #EnoughIsEnough American lives are at stake Stop playing games Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to prioritize & immediately complete preliminary damage assessments for 18 upstate counties ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Following this year's heartbreaking, opioid-poisoning death of Rochester infant, Schumer stands with Maisie Gillan's parents & calls on FDA to use new powers granted in Schumer-backed law, requiring all drug companies to use safer blister packaging for opioids ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tonko, McKinley Push Addiction Treatment Access with New Bill Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - Committee Democrats Condemn Education Department Proposal to Eliminate Collection of Critical Civil Rights Data Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 Rep. Gregory Meeks
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Just two weeks ago, New York saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, & winds We must get these communities the aid they need The first step is for FEMA to prioritize this damage and to complete preliminary damage assessments now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It has become painfully clear that both President Trump and Leader McConnell have caved to the corrupt leadership of the NRA once again and will not move legislation to address gun violence President Trump would rather protect his political interests than protect American lives" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Schumer: "Dollar' bargain stores--across NYC & LI--are stocking cheap, dangerous Chinese-made over-the-counter drugs that could make you sick, or worse; senator demands Fed crackdown on China's ability to ship those drugs here in the first place & for bargain stores to toss any questionable drugs immediately Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2019 Tweet - "For the second consecutive week, the U.S. Senate--under Senator Mitch McConnell's control--didn't vote on a SINGLE piece of legislation. Senator McConnell: Stop playing games. Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The jury's decision is a victory for truth It sends a powerful, timely message to Pres. Trump and all House and Senate witnesses--past, present, & future: Lying to Congress Witness tampering And obstruction of Congress are crimes Those who commit crimes do so at their own peril" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The President abused his power. Undermined America's national security. And broke the law. House Dems will defend our democracy no matter what it takes. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Date Title Politician
Dec. 11, 2019 Schumer, Brindisi announce inclusion of Fentanyl Sanctions Act in must-pass national defense bill soon to get vote; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill will hold China and other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking; also comes with more tools for law enforcement Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Sen. @ChrisVanHollen & I demanded we pass DETER Act to protect our elections from attack But Senate Republicans blocked it Why are they stalling? I hope it's not because Russia's foreign minister is in town I hope it's not because anyone wants to invite foreign interference" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Your treatment of our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is egregious. Congress appropriated these funds long ago to help families recover from disastrous hurricanes. You are required to release them. Do it now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Following Release Of Afghanistan Papers, Gillibrand Calls For Senate To Hold Hearings For Complete Review Of Afghanistan Strategy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The DOJ Inspector General's report makes clear that the predicate for the FBI's investigation was valid & without political bias. This report reiterates the Intel Community's conclusions that Putin directed his intelligence services to interfere in 2016 in favor of Donald Trump." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "In an effort to protect President Trump at all costs, the "Grand Old Party" in the Senate is becoming the "conspiracy caucus." It is no laughing matter. These conspiracies are not harmless. They are sinister. They are insidious. And they are damaging to our democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The bottom line is clear: The report by the @JusticeOIG--who Republicans have repeatedly praised--shows there is no basis for President Trump's absurd claim that the investigation into his campaign was a hoax or a conspiracy against him." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2019 Nadler and Maloney Issue Statement on Department of Justice Inspector General Report Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Stewart Protects Religious Freedom and Lgbt Individuals Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle takes action to strengthen voting rights and combat discrimination Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 6, 2019 House Passes H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Cunningham Introduces the Disaster Assistance Equity Act Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the vote to all Americans. The House passing #HR4--the Voting Rights Advancement Act--is a critical step towards restoring the protections of the Voting Rights Act and beating back the scourge of voter suppression." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 Letter to Michael Beckerman, President of the National Internet Association - Schumer: counterfeit "movie money' used in films but looking very real is flooding stores this holiday season, tricking retailers & costing consumers who get it as change; senator urges Internet Association to partner with Secret Service to curb counterfeit cash & catch culprit(s) Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Prohibiting Insider Trading Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Reps. Kathleen Rice, Nydia Velázquez, and Joaquin Castro Call on DOJ to Investigate Housing Discrimination on Long Island Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 New York Daily News - Senator Gillibrand: We Need A New War Powers Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 5, 2019 In personal meeting with Canadian Consul General, Schumer pushes IJC partners to support increased outflows to reduce sky-high Lake Ontario water levels; furthers major push to reduce threat of 3rd year of historic flooding, including raising Moses-Saunders dam outflows Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "VOTER SUPPRESSION is not a legitimate electoral tactic. It's a stain on our democracy. And. It. Must. Be. Crushed. #RestoreTheVote #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Americans were battered by 48 BILLION robocalls last year They are annoying, persistent & dangerous That's why I fought for the Senate to pass the #TRACEDact earlier this year The House just passed an amended version Now we need to pass the final agreement & finish the job" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Stefanik Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Disaster Declaration Following Halloween Storm Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 4, 2019 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Imposing Stronger Penalties on Scam Robocalls Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The fact that Republican Senators are repeating & amplifying this fiction of Ukrainian interference in 2016 is wrong. It shows the extreme depths to which certain members on the other side will stoop to provide cover to a president accused of serious wrongdoing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Putin admits he wants everyone to falsely blame Ukraine for Russian interference in our democracy. So why are Republicans just repeating his debunked talking points?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "New Yorkers are getting robocalls day & night. I hate them. They need to stop. That's why I've fought for the #TRACEDact. The Senate passed it earlier this year. The House just passed an amended version. Now the Senate needs to pass the final agreement too and finish the job." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Legislation to protect our elections needs to be included in the defense authorization bill. Defending our democracy is at the core of our nation's defense. But at the moment it is being blocked by @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Following Catastrophic Floods, Brindisi, Schumer, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral, Push for President Trump to Approve Disaster Declaration Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "The FBI just responded to me about #FaceApp. They warned that any app developed in Russia is a potential counterintelligence threat. Americans should be careful downloading apps developed in foreign countries that are known adversaries." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "A warning to share with your family & friends: This year when millions were downloading #FaceApp, I asked the FBI if the app was safe. Well, the FBI just responded. And they told me any app or product developed in Russia like FaceApp is a potential counterintelligence threat." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Let me be clear: The charge that Ukraine had something to do with election meddling in 2016 is a lie spread by Vladimir Putin." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "More hypocrisy from President Trump: Trump administration officials including most recently Secretary Pompeo have been saying that Chinese tech giants building 5G networks are a security threat. But President Trump and @CommerceGov are actively taking steps to help Huawei." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "It is incomprehensible to me that, at the moment, @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans are opposing the inclusion of election security measures in the annual defense bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "I just sat down with the @NYDailyNews to talk about why the FBI told me any app developed in Russia like FaceApp is a potential counterintelligence threat." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2019 Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Hakeem Jeffries on what to expect as impeachment hearings shift to the House Judiciary Committee Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 1, 2019 Tweet - "64 years ago today, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, helping launch the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. We are thankful for her legacy. And we will keep fighting for civil rights for all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York - Brindisi Stands with Law Enforcement and Joins Democratic and Republican Lawmakers to Express Concerns about Upcoming Criminal Justice Reform Laws Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. Putin is interfering in our 2020 elections. So why is Senator Mitch McConnell blocking tough sanctions in our defense bill on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce Over $357K In Federal Funding To Help Combat The Opioid Epidemic In The Capital Region Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi Announce Over $238K In Federal Funding To Help Combat The Opioid Epidemic In The Southern Tier Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Thousands of Holocaust survivors & their descendants live on the Coney Island Peninsula. Our community embraces religious diversity. It makes us stronger. We will not tolerate swastikas and anti-Semitic incidents. Hate. Will. Be. Crushed."Tweet - " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 24, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad the Army is taking this security concern seriously. China-based tech companies, like the one that owns TikTok, are required to support and cooperate with intelligence work controlled by the Chinese Communist Party." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Putin is working to interfere in our 2020 elections. But @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell just keeps blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being included in our defense bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 5140, the Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 21, 2019 Chairman Nadler, Senator Blackburn Lead Bipartisan Effort to Modernize Copyright Law and Empower Musicians Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Chinese companies like Huawei cooperate with the Chinese Communist Party. So why are you allowing American businesses to work with them? This is about our national security." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 20, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on Passage of Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. We know that he is going to do it again. We need the NDAA to send an unmistakable message to President Putin and other foreign actors that we will not tolerate any interference in our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our elections in 2016. And we know Putin is doing it again. So why, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell? Why are you blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being including in the NDAA?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Hearing of the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Appointments Clause: Implications of Recent Court Decisions Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Schumer announces: 9/11 widows & children will gain access to special terror victims fund as part of bipartisan spending bill which gets vote this week; senator says deal he pushed will help more NY families Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Christopher C. Krebs, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Senators Peters, Hassan, Schumer Raise Concerns Over Funding Shortfall to State, Local Cybersecurity Support Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump and his Commerce Department agree that Huawei is a national security threat, they should start acting like it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans: Your continued refusal to act is inexcusable #EnoughIsEnough American lives are at stake Stop playing games Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to prioritize & immediately complete preliminary damage assessments for 18 upstate counties ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Following this year's heartbreaking, opioid-poisoning death of Rochester infant, Schumer stands with Maisie Gillan's parents & calls on FDA to use new powers granted in Schumer-backed law, requiring all drug companies to use safer blister packaging for opioids ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tonko, McKinley Push Addiction Treatment Access with New Bill Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - Committee Democrats Condemn Education Department Proposal to Eliminate Collection of Critical Civil Rights Data Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 Rep.Gregory Meeks
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Just two weeks ago, New York saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, & winds We must get these communities the aid they need The first step is for FEMA to prioritize this damage and to complete preliminary damage assessments now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It has become painfully clear that both President Trump and Leader McConnell have caved to the corrupt leadership of the NRA once again and will not move legislation to address gun violence President Trump would rather protect his political interests than protect American lives" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Schumer: "Dollar' bargain stores--across NYC & LI--are stocking cheap, dangerous Chinese-made over-the-counter drugs that could make you sick, or worse; senator demands Fed crackdown on China's ability to ship those drugs here in the first place & for bargain stores to toss any questionable drugs immediately Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2019 Tweet - "For the second consecutive week, the U.S. Senate--under Senator Mitch McConnell's control--didn't vote on a SINGLE piece of legislation. Senator McConnell: Stop playing games. Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The jury's decision is a victory for truth It sends a powerful, timely message to Pres. Trump and all House and Senate witnesses--past, present, & future: Lying to Congress Witness tampering And obstruction of Congress are crimes Those who commit crimes do so at their own peril" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The President abused his power. Undermined America's national security. And broke the law. House Dems will defend our democracy no matter what it takes. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
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