Public Statements

Limit results to:

Date Range

Keyword Search

Search string must be longer than 3 characters.

results per page:
Date Title Politician
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The injunction confirms President Trump's national emergency declaration to steal funds from military families to build a wall he promised Mexico would pay for was, and is, an outrageous power grab by a president who refuses to respect the constitutional separation of powers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Schumer statement on inclusion of $18 million authorization for Rome Lab in final National Defense Authorization bill expected to pass congress next week Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Proud the annual defense bill will provide all federal employees 12 weeks paid parental leave 2 million employees won't have to choose caring for a newborn or putting food on the table I've fought for this for a long time I'll keep fighting to make this a reality for everyone" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce national defense bill expected to pass next week authorizes $40m+ in funding for new top-priority railhead and UAV hangar at Fort Drum; senators say projects would modernize base infrastructure, enhance readiness Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tonko Decries Removal of NDAA Provisions Addressing PFAS Rep. Paul Tonko
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 - "I'm proud to secure paid parental leave for the 114,000 New York federal employees. The defense authorization bill expected to pass this week will provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all 2 million federal workers. And I will keep working to secure this benefit for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Schumer secures paid parental leave for +114,000 New York Fed employees in final defense authorization bill; expected to pass congress this week, 12 weeks paid parental leave for all +2 million fed workers across the nation for the first time in U.S. history Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 New York Daily News - Senator Gillibrand: We Need A New War Powers Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 5, 2019 Schumer announces, 3+ years since PFOS discovery in Newburgh water & after endless delays & foot-dragging, installation of Schumer-secured filtration system, the first interim remedial measure, is finally complete; senator says today marks first step in finally restoring safe, clean drinking water in Newburgh Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Schumer announces Stewart Air National Guard base named finalist for new state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation squadron; senator calls Stewart the ideal home for essential new mission Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Stewart Air National Guard Is A Finalist To Host A New Air National Guard Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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. 2, 2019 Executive Session 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. 1, 2019 Tweet - "We are fighting hard to push for family leave for all federal workers in the annual defense authorization bill. That would help more than 2 million Americans and their families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Gillibrand Visits Troops In Afghanistan And Kuwait For Thanksgiving, Calls On Congress To Take On Leadership And Support Our Service Members Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019 Schumer statement on Army ceasing effort to alter energy contract with ReEnergy; senator says contract supports good-paying jobs, ensures Fort Drum will remain an energy-independent military installation Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Gillibrand Statement On Army's Renewable Energy Project Staying In Fort Drum Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019 Stefanik Announces Fort Drum Continues to Lead in Energy Resiliency Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 As critical defense authorization bill nears completion, Schumer launches major new effort to include full slate of provisions to protect NY'ers from scourge of toxic PFAS contamination; senator says New yYorkers in Newburgh, Hoosick Falls, Long Island, & beyond need stronger laws to clean-up toxic PFAS pollution Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 Introduction of A Bill to Prohibit the Department of Defense From Deploying Strategic Assets of the United States in the Republic of Turkey Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "This new assessment from @DefenseIntel confirms many of our worst fears: Pres. Trump's precipitous withdrawal of troops from northern Syria gave ISIS a lifeline. And we still don't have a plan from him for how he will ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Secretary @EsperDoD: The Pentagon must protect whistleblowers from reprisals Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper, & whistleblowers like them are standing up for the Constitution they swore an oath to defend They are patriots" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Meng Expresses Concern with Trump Administration Negotiations Over Military Cost-Sharing Agreement with South Korea Rep. Grace Meng
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 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 Schumer announces, following his efforts, Rome Lab will be DOD's #1 rep on the quantum economic development consortium; senator says Rome Lab's quantum capabilities will spur innovation in emerging field Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "A bill meant to provide resources for our troops & their families steals money from them for Pres. Trump's border wall. Of course, @SenateGOP has resorted to bogus attacks, accusing Democrats of delaying a pay raise for our troops even though it's safe." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans are accusing Democrats of holding up the appropriations process. But the truth is, the only "delay" is because Republicans insist on taking money from our military to spend on a border wall and won't sit down with Democrats to negotiate. That's it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Engel Demands Answers on the Misuse of U.S. Weapons in Yemen Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "While President @realDonaldTrump was having another rally, it was great to catch up with General Mattis--the Meryl Streep of Generals." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "By voting not to override President @realDonaldTrump's veto of the resolution to terminate his emergency declaration: Senate Republicans are essentially condoning President Trump's violation of the Separation of Powers and weakening Congress' power of the purse." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, the United States Military carried air strikes to destroy what only a few ago had been the headquarters of the American campaign to destroy ISIS in Syria. Nothing more encapsulates the failure of President Trump's decision to stand aside for Erdogan." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Tweet - "To Defense Secretary @EsperDOD: Afghanistan is reported to be responsible for 90% of the world's heroin supply, helping to fuel the global opioid crisis Stop diverting funds from counterdrug and anti-Taliban funds to pay for President Trump's unnecessary, expensive border wall" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Hearing of the Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stefanik, Hearing on Resiliency of Military Installations to Emerging Threats Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The @USNavy was created 244 years ago today. On behalf of a grateful nation, Bravo Zulu to all of our sailors standing watch around the world." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump cannot take money from our military and their families for his border wall. Period." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "This is outrageous. @realDonaldTrump needs to explain immediately why he betrayed the Kurds and why his buddy Erdogan is reportedly threatening our forces! Sec. Esper, Gen. Milley, & Gen. McKenzie must come ASAP to publicly answer questions from Senators" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Menendez announces Coast Guard will pursue permanent marine restrictions to ease stress on portal bridge, pain for commuters Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision in Syria is reckless and irresponsible. It green lights Iran to form a land bridge and target Israel. Kurds in Northern Syria could be wiped out. ISIS may rise again. Did Turkey promise the President dirt on a political opponent?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 2, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Members of Congress Urge Secretary Pompeo to Support Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Guatemala Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The injunction confirms President Trump's national emergency declaration to steal funds from military families to build a wall he promised Mexico would pay for was, and is, an outrageous power grab by a president who refuses to respect the constitutional separation of powers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Schumer statement on inclusion of $18 million authorization for Rome Lab in final National Defense Authorization bill expected to pass congress next week Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Proud the annual defense bill will provide all federal employees 12 weeks paid parental leave 2 million employees won't have to choose caring for a newborn or putting food on the table I've fought for this for a long time I'll keep fighting to make this a reality for everyone" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce national defense bill expected to pass next week authorizes $40m+ in funding for new top-priority railhead and UAV hangar at Fort Drum; senators say projects would modernize base infrastructure, enhance readiness Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tonko Decries Removal of NDAA Provisions Addressing PFAS Rep.Paul Tonko
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 - "I'm proud to secure paid parental leave for the 114,000 New York federal employees. The defense authorization bill expected to pass this week will provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all 2 million federal workers. And I will keep working to secure this benefit for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Schumer secures paid parental leave for +114,000 New York Fed employees in final defense authorization bill; expected to pass congress this week, 12 weeks paid parental leave for all +2 million fed workers across the nation for the first time in U.S. history Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 New York Daily News - Senator Gillibrand: We Need A New War Powers Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 5, 2019 Schumer announces, 3+ years since PFOS discovery in Newburgh water & after endless delays & foot-dragging, installation of Schumer-secured filtration system, the first interim remedial measure, is finally complete; senator says today marks first step in finally restoring safe, clean drinking water in Newburgh Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Schumer announces Stewart Air National Guard base named finalist for new state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation squadron; senator calls Stewart the ideal home for essential new mission Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Stewart Air National Guard Is A Finalist To Host A New Air National Guard Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
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. 2, 2019 Executive Session 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. 1, 2019 Tweet - "We are fighting hard to push for family leave for all federal workers in the annual defense authorization bill. That would help more than 2 million Americans and their families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Gillibrand Visits Troops In Afghanistan And Kuwait For Thanksgiving, Calls On Congress To Take On Leadership And Support Our Service Members Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019 Schumer statement on Army ceasing effort to alter energy contract with ReEnergy; senator says contract supports good-paying jobs, ensures Fort Drum will remain an energy-independent military installation Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Gillibrand Statement On Army's Renewable Energy Project Staying In Fort Drum Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019 Stefanik Announces Fort Drum Continues to Lead in Energy Resiliency Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 As critical defense authorization bill nears completion, Schumer launches major new effort to include full slate of provisions to protect NY'ers from scourge of toxic PFAS contamination; senator says New yYorkers in Newburgh, Hoosick Falls, Long Island, & beyond need stronger laws to clean-up toxic PFAS pollution Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 Introduction of A Bill to Prohibit the Department of Defense From Deploying Strategic Assets of the United States in the Republic of Turkey Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "This new assessment from @DefenseIntel confirms many of our worst fears: Pres. Trump's precipitous withdrawal of troops from northern Syria gave ISIS a lifeline. And we still don't have a plan from him for how he will ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Secretary @EsperDoD: The Pentagon must protect whistleblowers from reprisals Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper, & whistleblowers like them are standing up for the Constitution they swore an oath to defend They are patriots" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Meng Expresses Concern with Trump Administration Negotiations Over Military Cost-Sharing Agreement with South Korea Rep.Grace Meng
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 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 Schumer announces, following his efforts, Rome Lab will be DOD's #1 rep on the quantum economic development consortium; senator says Rome Lab's quantum capabilities will spur innovation in emerging field Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "A bill meant to provide resources for our troops & their families steals money from them for Pres. Trump's border wall. Of course, @SenateGOP has resorted to bogus attacks, accusing Democrats of delaying a pay raise for our troops even though it's safe." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans are accusing Democrats of holding up the appropriations process. But the truth is, the only "delay" is because Republicans insist on taking money from our military to spend on a border wall and won't sit down with Democrats to negotiate. That's it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Engel Demands Answers on the Misuse of U.S. Weapons in Yemen Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "While President @realDonaldTrump was having another rally, it was great to catch up with General Mattis--the Meryl Streep of Generals." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "By voting not to override President @realDonaldTrump's veto of the resolution to terminate his emergency declaration: Senate Republicans are essentially condoning President Trump's violation of the Separation of Powers and weakening Congress' power of the purse." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, the United States Military carried air strikes to destroy what only a few ago had been the headquarters of the American campaign to destroy ISIS in Syria. Nothing more encapsulates the failure of President Trump's decision to stand aside for Erdogan." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Tweet - "To Defense Secretary @EsperDOD: Afghanistan is reported to be responsible for 90% of the world's heroin supply, helping to fuel the global opioid crisis Stop diverting funds from counterdrug and anti-Taliban funds to pay for President Trump's unnecessary, expensive border wall" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Hearing of the Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stefanik, Hearing on Resiliency of Military Installations to Emerging Threats Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The @USNavy was created 244 years ago today. On behalf of a grateful nation, Bravo Zulu to all of our sailors standing watch around the world." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump cannot take money from our military and their families for his border wall. Period." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "This is outrageous. @realDonaldTrump needs to explain immediately why he betrayed the Kurds and why his buddy Erdogan is reportedly threatening our forces! Sec. Esper, Gen. Milley, & Gen. McKenzie must come ASAP to publicly answer questions from Senators" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Menendez announces Coast Guard will pursue permanent marine restrictions to ease stress on portal bridge, pain for commuters Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision in Syria is reckless and irresponsible. It green lights Iran to form a land bridge and target Israel. Kurds in Northern Syria could be wiped out. ISIS may rise again. Did Turkey promise the President dirt on a political opponent?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 2, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Members of Congress Urge Secretary Pompeo to Support Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Guatemala Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
arrow_upward