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Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - "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. 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 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 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 Tonko, McKinley Push Addiction Treatment Access with New Bill Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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 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
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. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans led by @SenateMajLdr McConnell are STILL blocking the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks bill. #EnoughIsEnough Take action now to reduce gun violence. Our kids need protection from this relentless nightmare." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Nadler, Bass Statement on Saugus High School Shooting Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has essentially shuttered the Senate for legislative business. The House has passed over 250 bills he's taken no action on. Republicans have blocked legislation to: Protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Reauthorize VAWA Secure our elections And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "My heart aches for the victims, survivors, families, community impacted by the school shooting in California That it occurred as Senators Blumenthal & Murphy were demanding the Senate pass background checks underscores how frequently these shootings occur It's past time to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate has spent the last two weeks without a single vote on any legislation. Senate Republicans, Senator Mitch McConnell, and President Trump: Stop bowing down to the corrupt leadership of the NRA and support universal background checks legislation now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop the games. Do the right thing. Put the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill on the floor for a vote immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, and Murray to demand that the Senate pass the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill. Universal background checks are overwhelmingly supported by Americans. But Republicans objected." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 13, 2019 Hearing of the House House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on "Removing the Deadline for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has held leadership roles at DHS through much of @realDonaldTrump's presidency with troubling ties to: The family separation policy The Muslim ban The national emergency declaration at the southern border His nomination as an undersecretary at DHS is appalling." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Mr. Menashi has a troubling record on race, women's equality, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights. He had a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges. His nomination to the federal bench is an insult." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Passes Resolution Removing Ratification Deadline for the ERA Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "250 days ago: The House passed the For The People Act to secure America's elections, expand voting rights, and get money out of politics. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell just keeps burying the bill in his legislative graveyard. It's time put the bill up for a vote. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 223 days since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization. 223 days since the House sent the Senate a bipartisan bill that would better protect women who have endured domestic violence. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell continues to block it. #VAWA" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Schumer reveals: Department of Justice is failing to implement law giving NYC & LI preschools & afterschool programs special access to FBI background checks to screen for sex offenders & other transgressors before hiring; protecting kids must be DOJ priority Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 8, 2019 Chairman Nadler Announces Next Step in Effort to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Sens. Tillis and Leahy and Reps. Roby and Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Supporting Art Students Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York - Stefanik, Brindisi Call on Governor Cuomo and FEMA to Assist Following Devastating Floods Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "This damning investigation by @SenatorMenendez and his staff shows that in a political mad dash to punish immigrants no matter the cost: President Trump and his administration defied the guidance of career officials and endangered our national security." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump: The House passed a bipartisan, universal background checks bill 250 days ago this week But there are indications you reversed your support for gun safety legislation So Sen. McConnell followed your example and refused to vote on the bill" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Casey: We Must Do More to Protect Veterans From Falling Victim to Scam Artists Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - "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. 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 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 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 Tonko, McKinley Push Addiction Treatment Access with New Bill Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
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 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
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. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans led by @SenateMajLdr McConnell are STILL blocking the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks bill. #EnoughIsEnough Take action now to reduce gun violence. Our kids need protection from this relentless nightmare." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Nadler, Bass Statement on Saugus High School Shooting Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has essentially shuttered the Senate for legislative business. The House has passed over 250 bills he's taken no action on. Republicans have blocked legislation to: Protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Reauthorize VAWA Secure our elections And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "My heart aches for the victims, survivors, families, community impacted by the school shooting in California That it occurred as Senators Blumenthal & Murphy were demanding the Senate pass background checks underscores how frequently these shootings occur It's past time to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate has spent the last two weeks without a single vote on any legislation. Senate Republicans, Senator Mitch McConnell, and President Trump: Stop bowing down to the corrupt leadership of the NRA and support universal background checks legislation now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop the games. Do the right thing. Put the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill on the floor for a vote immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, and Murray to demand that the Senate pass the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill. Universal background checks are overwhelmingly supported by Americans. But Republicans objected." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 13, 2019 Hearing of the House House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on "Removing the Deadline for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has held leadership roles at DHS through much of @realDonaldTrump's presidency with troubling ties to: The family separation policy The Muslim ban The national emergency declaration at the southern border His nomination as an undersecretary at DHS is appalling." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Mr. Menashi has a troubling record on race, women's equality, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights. He had a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges. His nomination to the federal bench is an insult." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Passes Resolution Removing Ratification Deadline for the ERA Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "250 days ago: The House passed the For The People Act to secure America's elections, expand voting rights, and get money out of politics. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell just keeps burying the bill in his legislative graveyard. It's time put the bill up for a vote. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 223 days since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization. 223 days since the House sent the Senate a bipartisan bill that would better protect women who have endured domestic violence. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell continues to block it. #VAWA" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Schumer reveals: Department of Justice is failing to implement law giving NYC & LI preschools & afterschool programs special access to FBI background checks to screen for sex offenders & other transgressors before hiring; protecting kids must be DOJ priority Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 8, 2019 Chairman Nadler Announces Next Step in Effort to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Sens. Tillis and Leahy and Reps. Roby and Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Supporting Art Students Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York - Stefanik, Brindisi Call on Governor Cuomo and FEMA to Assist Following Devastating Floods Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "This damning investigation by @SenatorMenendez and his staff shows that in a political mad dash to punish immigrants no matter the cost: President Trump and his administration defied the guidance of career officials and endangered our national security." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump: The House passed a bipartisan, universal background checks bill 250 days ago this week But there are indications you reversed your support for gun safety legislation So Sen. McConnell followed your example and refused to vote on the bill" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Casey: We Must Do More to Protect Veterans From Falling Victim to Scam Artists Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
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