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Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "This rises to a large & vital constitutional issue: Do we truly have checks & balances--particularly important when we have such an overreaching president? Democrats will again force a vote to terminate @realDonaldTrump's national emergency declaration." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Carroll, Dir. of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy - Schumer announces, after extensive advocacy, "High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area" designation for Oswego County, with crime fighting resources coming to area--HIDTA designation brings additional aid to fight opioid scourge & help disrupt trafficking Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I'm standing shoulder-to-shoulder with @SpeakerPelosi, @NanWhaley, and so many more to say #EnoughIsEnough. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Bring the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill to the floor. The time to act is now, before more lives are lost." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for progress on the issues that President @realDonaldTrump ignored during his lost summer: Gun safety and election security Health care and infrastructure Making progress on appropriations And avoiding another government shutdown." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Support the House-passed bipartisan universal background checks bill. It's common sense. It's enormously popular with the public, popular even with Republicans and gun owners. And, above all, it would save American lives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: @SpeakerPelosi and I are writing to you because it's long past time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill up for a vote The time for you to act is now before more lives are lost" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We're here today for one simple reason: Too many are losing their lives to gun violence. #EnoughIsEnough The Senate must pass the House-passed bipartisan Background Checks Act. Two people in Washington can make that happen: @SenateMajLdr McConnell & President @realDonaldTrump." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems passed Criminal Background Check legislation in February #GunSafety. Senate Republicans failed to act. Americans are being massacred. Mitch & Co. return to DC tomorrow. Do. Your. Job." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Pelosi, Schumer Send Letter To President Trump Calling On President To Support House-Passed Bipartisan Background Checks Act And Help Save Lives Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement at El Paso Field Hearing on "Oversight of the Trump Administration's Border Policies and the Relationship Between Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Domestic Terrorism" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 6, 2019 Hearing of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Oversight of the Trump Administration's Border Policies and the Relationship Between Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Domestic Terrorism Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's White House thinks keeping Americans safe is politically problematic for him? Unacceptable. 90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must hold a vote on the House-passed background checks bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement at Memphis Field Hearing on "Discriminatory Barriers to Voting" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "So proud to meet with you all, @Cameron_Kasky & @MomsDemand. I will keep fighting to work to end gun violence. It's past time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan, House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Following months-long staffing shortages at northern border, as long lines & security risks loom, Schumer, Higgins push plan to set minimum staffing requirement at northern border; reps call fully staffed northern border critical to economic prosperity, trade & security in region Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Homeland Security Over Trump Pardons Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 4, 2019 Environment and climate change subcommittee announces legislative hearing on bill to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "If the House-passed background checks bill would have been signed into law, this tragedy might have been avoided. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, you have no excuse. The Senate must vote on the House-passed bill to close these loopholes without delay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Walmart is doing the right thing to take action on the gun violence epidemic that is raging across the country. I hope other companies follow Walmart's lead and have the courage to step up and #DoSomething to help #EndGunViolence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Condemn Trump Administration's Decision To Redirect Essential Funding For Military Construction Projects At West Point And Across The United States To Fund Border Wall Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "As Dorian churns up the east coast, the nightmare of Sandy haunts us. That is why the Army Corps must approve the extension of the flood-prevention study for Nassau's Back Bays. We MUST protect our south shore communities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: Critical effort to protect Nassau's back bay communities from future hurricanes & storms could simply cease unless Feds act; senator urges Army Corps to finish back bays work now---while there's still time Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle, Foodlink, and Community Partners Call on the President to Rescind Proposed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Change Rep. Joe Morelle
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - ". @SenateMajLdr McConnell: People across the country are calling on Congress to #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence. It's time to lead on this issue. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor for debate and a vote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "There are some in Congress who go to church and pray on Sunday. But they actively undermine ppl w/ preexisting conditions and stop gun safety legislation. And thereby prey on everyday Americans every other day of the week. This. Must. End." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, & everyone injured in the shooting in Odessa & Midland, TX. Thank you to the first responders who risked their lives to stop the threat. @senatemajldr should bring up H.R. 8 the week Congress returns. We must #endgunviolence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "In the aftermath of the awful loss of life a few weeks ago, the time is NOW for @SenateMajLdr McConnell, Senate Republicans and @realDonaldTrump to show the kind of political courage they have failed to show in the past." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried LI homeowners, Schumer debuts flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing on LI in September Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and Florida are bracing for a hurricane. @realDonaldTrump, stop raiding disaster funds and work to ensure FEMA is ready to help these Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on National Preparedness Month Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "All too often @realDonaldTrump acts like a third world dictator without any regard for people's rights -- property or otherwise." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "56 years ago today Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech. To this day, the speech stands as a reminder that we must all strive to ensure that America lives up to the ideals of freedom, justice and equality for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The @UofR's Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a trailblazer in research & plays a vital role in our national security. So happy that we were able to get NNSA Administrator Lisa Gordon-Hagerty on campus for a first-hand look at all of the amazing work that is taking place." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's plan to divert money away from FEMA at the start of hurricane season to continue its efforts to separate & jail migrant families is backwards & cruel." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 House judiciary committee subpoenas Rob Porter Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 26, 2019 House judiciary asks judge to expedite ruling for testimony of former White House counsel Don McGahn Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay, we celebrate the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment & honor the women who fought tirelessly for voting rights in our country. We must continue that fight by passing the For the People Act to advance access to the ballot box for all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "This is wrong. Period. The Supreme Court must say no to legitimizing this discrimination. And @SenateMajLdr McConnell must stop burying the Equality Act in his legislative graveyard." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Going after fentanyl traffickers is vital to stopping the flow of illicit opioids killing Americans I introduced the bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act to help stop this flood of illegal drugs We have to stay tough on traffickers in places like China" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are again seeing the gun lobby's tight grip on Trump's @WhiteHouse & Republicans. While the NRA can pull @realDonaldTrump back--they can't stop the 90% of Americans who want universal background checks. We'll keep pushing to end gun violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: These retreats are heartbreaking, particularly for the families of the victims of gun violence If you're serious about action, the way forward is for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed background checks bill up for a vote now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "#EricGarner was killed in cold blood. The instrument of death was a chokehold banned by the NYPD. The officer will find another job. Mr. Garner's mom, wife and children have lost him forever. May he always Rest In Peace" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 19, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump and advisers downplay economic concerns." Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "We've seen this movie before: President @realDonaldTrump, feeling public pressure in the immediate aftermath of a horrible shooting, talks about doing something meaningful to address gun violence, but inevitably, he backtracks in response to pressure from the NRA & the hard-right" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement on NYPD Commissioner Decision to Fire Officer Responsible for Eric Garner's Death Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 18, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have passed bills to protect ppl w/ pre-existing conditions from losing healthcare protection. And stop gun purchases w/o universal criminal background checks. How many more Americans have to die before Moscow Mitch does his job?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 17, 2019 Tweet - "It may have taken longer than last time, but it looks like the NRA has reeled @realDonaldTrump right back in. Mr. President: If you're serious, join us in calling on @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 September 4th: House Judiciary to Markup Gun Violence Prevention Bills Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "This is wrong. Period. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's time to put the Equality Act on the floor, and stop this campaign to discriminate against LGBTQ Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Domestic terrorists target Blacks, Latinos, Jews, Muslims, immigrants & other vulnerable communities. Thankful for @NYGovCuomo's leadership in confronting this issue. The sick ideology of white supremacy must be eradicated. By. Any. Means. Necessary." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senators Schumer And Leahy Call On President Trump To Fully Withdraw $5 Billion Budget Request For Expensive, Ineffective Border Wall, Instead Use Requested Funds For Other Pressing Needs, Such As Proven Initiatives To Address Threat Of Gun Violence And White Supremacist Extremism Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm thankful that the first responders in Philadelphia are going to make a full recovery. The Senate must honor their bravery with action to make our communities safer. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. #EnoughIsEnough" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation - Velázquez Wants Comprehensive Review of Facility Where Epstein Died Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Dear President @realDonaldTrump: Instead of requesting $5 billion for your ineffective, expensive border wall, let's use that money to address other pressing issues like the dual scourges of gun violence and white supremacist extremism." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin Calls For Investigation Of Trump Admin's Efforts To Use Eminent Domain To Seize Privately Held Land To Build Border Wall Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Instead of requesting $5 billion for your ineffective, expensive border wall, let's use that money to address threats like violent white supremacist extremism and gun violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "I authored & fought to pass the Brady Bill to combat gun violence 26 years ago I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then and I still am now @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Gavel the Senate back into session. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the floor. NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "26 years ago I authored and fought for passage of the Brady Bill to combat gun violence. I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then, and I still am now. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor immediately."Tweet - " Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons - Collins, Nadler ask BOP for answers in Epstein death Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Two years after the deadly Charlottesville rally it has only become more clear how much more we must do to fight hate in our country. We honor all those who were injured and killed by continuing the fight against bigotry and white supremacy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Putin is not going to stop trying to interfere in our elections. We need action, not excuses. Tell @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put election security legislation on the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 At the Center for Internet Security, the Nation's Frontline of Cyber-Defense, Schumer Launches a Major Push to Secure American Elections from Foreign Interference; Senator Says American Democracy Needs to Be More Secure than Ever, Urges Congress to Get Significant Resources to State & Local Election Boards Upstate ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 11, 2019 Schumer Announces Bill to Require FBI Permission Before Civilians Can Get Sophisticated Body Armor; Shocking Ease by Which Those Intent on Doing Evil Are Able to Acquire Advanced Armor Must Be Changed Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2019 Tweet - "The ease with which those intent on doing evil are able to get advanced body armor is shocking. In addition to the House-passed background checks bill, it's time to require anyone seeking sophisticated body armor to get sign-off from the FBI." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2019 Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's time to vote on background checks. Gavel the Senate back into session and let's vote on the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks legislation. #EnoughIsEnough" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "This rises to a large & vital constitutional issue: Do we truly have checks & balances--particularly important when we have such an overreaching president? Democrats will again force a vote to terminate @realDonaldTrump's national emergency declaration." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Carroll, Dir. of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy - Schumer announces, after extensive advocacy, "High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area" designation for Oswego County, with crime fighting resources coming to area--HIDTA designation brings additional aid to fight opioid scourge & help disrupt trafficking Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I'm standing shoulder-to-shoulder with @SpeakerPelosi, @NanWhaley, and so many more to say #EnoughIsEnough. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Bring the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill to the floor. The time to act is now, before more lives are lost." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for progress on the issues that President @realDonaldTrump ignored during his lost summer: Gun safety and election security Health care and infrastructure Making progress on appropriations And avoiding another government shutdown." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Support the House-passed bipartisan universal background checks bill. It's common sense. It's enormously popular with the public, popular even with Republicans and gun owners. And, above all, it would save American lives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: @SpeakerPelosi and I are writing to you because it's long past time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill up for a vote The time for you to act is now before more lives are lost" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We're here today for one simple reason: Too many are losing their lives to gun violence. #EnoughIsEnough The Senate must pass the House-passed bipartisan Background Checks Act. Two people in Washington can make that happen: @SenateMajLdr McConnell & President @realDonaldTrump." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems passed Criminal Background Check legislation in February #GunSafety. Senate Republicans failed to act. Americans are being massacred. Mitch & Co. return to DC tomorrow. Do. Your. Job." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Pelosi, Schumer Send Letter To President Trump Calling On President To Support House-Passed Bipartisan Background Checks Act And Help Save Lives Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement at El Paso Field Hearing on "Oversight of the Trump Administration's Border Policies and the Relationship Between Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Domestic Terrorism" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 6, 2019 Hearing of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Oversight of the Trump Administration's Border Policies and the Relationship Between Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Domestic Terrorism Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's White House thinks keeping Americans safe is politically problematic for him? Unacceptable. 90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must hold a vote on the House-passed background checks bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement at Memphis Field Hearing on "Discriminatory Barriers to Voting" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "So proud to meet with you all, @Cameron_Kasky & @MomsDemand. I will keep fighting to work to end gun violence. It's past time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan, House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Following months-long staffing shortages at northern border, as long lines & security risks loom, Schumer, Higgins push plan to set minimum staffing requirement at northern border; reps call fully staffed northern border critical to economic prosperity, trade & security in region Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Homeland Security Over Trump Pardons Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 4, 2019 Environment and climate change subcommittee announces legislative hearing on bill to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "If the House-passed background checks bill would have been signed into law, this tragedy might have been avoided. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, you have no excuse. The Senate must vote on the House-passed bill to close these loopholes without delay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Walmart is doing the right thing to take action on the gun violence epidemic that is raging across the country. I hope other companies follow Walmart's lead and have the courage to step up and #DoSomething to help #EndGunViolence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Condemn Trump Administration's Decision To Redirect Essential Funding For Military Construction Projects At West Point And Across The United States To Fund Border Wall Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "As Dorian churns up the east coast, the nightmare of Sandy haunts us. That is why the Army Corps must approve the extension of the flood-prevention study for Nassau's Back Bays. We MUST protect our south shore communities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: Critical effort to protect Nassau's back bay communities from future hurricanes & storms could simply cease unless Feds act; senator urges Army Corps to finish back bays work now---while there's still time Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle, Foodlink, and Community Partners Call on the President to Rescind Proposed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Change Rep.Joe Morelle
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - ". @SenateMajLdr McConnell: People across the country are calling on Congress to #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence. It's time to lead on this issue. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor for debate and a vote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "There are some in Congress who go to church and pray on Sunday. But they actively undermine ppl w/ preexisting conditions and stop gun safety legislation. And thereby prey on everyday Americans every other day of the week. This. Must. End." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, & everyone injured in the shooting in Odessa & Midland, TX. Thank you to the first responders who risked their lives to stop the threat. @senatemajldr should bring up H.R. 8 the week Congress returns. We must #endgunviolence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "In the aftermath of the awful loss of life a few weeks ago, the time is NOW for @SenateMajLdr McConnell, Senate Republicans and @realDonaldTrump to show the kind of political courage they have failed to show in the past." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried LI homeowners, Schumer debuts flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing on LI in September Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and Florida are bracing for a hurricane. @realDonaldTrump, stop raiding disaster funds and work to ensure FEMA is ready to help these Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on National Preparedness Month Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "All too often @realDonaldTrump acts like a third world dictator without any regard for people's rights -- property or otherwise." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "56 years ago today Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech. To this day, the speech stands as a reminder that we must all strive to ensure that America lives up to the ideals of freedom, justice and equality for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The @UofR's Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a trailblazer in research & plays a vital role in our national security. So happy that we were able to get NNSA Administrator Lisa Gordon-Hagerty on campus for a first-hand look at all of the amazing work that is taking place." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's plan to divert money away from FEMA at the start of hurricane season to continue its efforts to separate & jail migrant families is backwards & cruel." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 House judiciary committee subpoenas Rob Porter Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 26, 2019 House judiciary asks judge to expedite ruling for testimony of former White House counsel Don McGahn Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay, we celebrate the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment & honor the women who fought tirelessly for voting rights in our country. We must continue that fight by passing the For the People Act to advance access to the ballot box for all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "This is wrong. Period. The Supreme Court must say no to legitimizing this discrimination. And @SenateMajLdr McConnell must stop burying the Equality Act in his legislative graveyard." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Going after fentanyl traffickers is vital to stopping the flow of illicit opioids killing Americans I introduced the bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act to help stop this flood of illegal drugs We have to stay tough on traffickers in places like China" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are again seeing the gun lobby's tight grip on Trump's @WhiteHouse & Republicans. While the NRA can pull @realDonaldTrump back--they can't stop the 90% of Americans who want universal background checks. We'll keep pushing to end gun violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: These retreats are heartbreaking, particularly for the families of the victims of gun violence If you're serious about action, the way forward is for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed background checks bill up for a vote now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "#EricGarner was killed in cold blood. The instrument of death was a chokehold banned by the NYPD. The officer will find another job. Mr. Garner's mom, wife and children have lost him forever. May he always Rest In Peace" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 19, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump and advisers downplay economic concerns." Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "We've seen this movie before: President @realDonaldTrump, feeling public pressure in the immediate aftermath of a horrible shooting, talks about doing something meaningful to address gun violence, but inevitably, he backtracks in response to pressure from the NRA & the hard-right" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement on NYPD Commissioner Decision to Fire Officer Responsible for Eric Garner's Death Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 18, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have passed bills to protect ppl w/ pre-existing conditions from losing healthcare protection. And stop gun purchases w/o universal criminal background checks. How many more Americans have to die before Moscow Mitch does his job?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 17, 2019 Tweet - "It may have taken longer than last time, but it looks like the NRA has reeled @realDonaldTrump right back in. Mr. President: If you're serious, join us in calling on @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 September 4th: House Judiciary to Markup Gun Violence Prevention Bills Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "This is wrong. Period. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's time to put the Equality Act on the floor, and stop this campaign to discriminate against LGBTQ Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Domestic terrorists target Blacks, Latinos, Jews, Muslims, immigrants & other vulnerable communities. Thankful for @NYGovCuomo's leadership in confronting this issue. The sick ideology of white supremacy must be eradicated. By. Any. Means. Necessary." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senators Schumer And Leahy Call On President Trump To Fully Withdraw $5 Billion Budget Request For Expensive, Ineffective Border Wall, Instead Use Requested Funds For Other Pressing Needs, Such As Proven Initiatives To Address Threat Of Gun Violence And White Supremacist Extremism Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm thankful that the first responders in Philadelphia are going to make a full recovery. The Senate must honor their bravery with action to make our communities safer. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. #EnoughIsEnough" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation - Velázquez Wants Comprehensive Review of Facility Where Epstein Died Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Dear President @realDonaldTrump: Instead of requesting $5 billion for your ineffective, expensive border wall, let's use that money to address other pressing issues like the dual scourges of gun violence and white supremacist extremism." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin Calls For Investigation Of Trump Admin's Efforts To Use Eminent Domain To Seize Privately Held Land To Build Border Wall Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Instead of requesting $5 billion for your ineffective, expensive border wall, let's use that money to address threats like violent white supremacist extremism and gun violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "I authored & fought to pass the Brady Bill to combat gun violence 26 years ago I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then and I still am now @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Gavel the Senate back into session. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the floor. NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "26 years ago I authored and fought for passage of the Brady Bill to combat gun violence. I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then, and I still am now. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor immediately."Tweet - " Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons - Collins, Nadler ask BOP for answers in Epstein death Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Two years after the deadly Charlottesville rally it has only become more clear how much more we must do to fight hate in our country. We honor all those who were injured and killed by continuing the fight against bigotry and white supremacy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Putin is not going to stop trying to interfere in our elections. We need action, not excuses. Tell @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put election security legislation on the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 At the Center for Internet Security, the Nation's Frontline of Cyber-Defense, Schumer Launches a Major Push to Secure American Elections from Foreign Interference; Senator Says American Democracy Needs to Be More Secure than Ever, Urges Congress to Get Significant Resources to State & Local Election Boards Upstate ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 11, 2019 Schumer Announces Bill to Require FBI Permission Before Civilians Can Get Sophisticated Body Armor; Shocking Ease by Which Those Intent on Doing Evil Are Able to Acquire Advanced Armor Must Be Changed Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2019 Tweet - "The ease with which those intent on doing evil are able to get advanced body armor is shocking. In addition to the House-passed background checks bill, it's time to require anyone seeking sophisticated body armor to get sign-off from the FBI." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2019 Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's time to vote on background checks. Gavel the Senate back into session and let's vote on the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks legislation. #EnoughIsEnough" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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