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March 11, 2020 Tweet - "In February: a bipartisan majority of Senators sent a clear message saying President Trump cannot wage war with Iran without Congress's approval. Today: the House passed the same resolution. President Trump: No more endless wars. Sign Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Schumer urges Army to replace Fort Drum fire department's two-decade old emergency apparatus; senator says without operational ladder truck and sufficient number of fire engines, courageous Fort Drum first responders are severely hamstrung Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on The War Powers Resolution to Terminate the Use of U.S. Armed Forces to Engage in Iran Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "As part of passing the War Powers Resolution: The Senate voted together 99-0 to acknowledge over 100 service members are suffering Traumatic Brain Injury from the Iranian strike They're not just "headaches." They deserve our support and the medical resources needed to get well." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Effort to Add Lost Navy Sailors to Vietnam Memorial, Requests Meeting with Defense Secretary Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: With Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution now passed, A bipartisan majority of Senators just sent a clear shot across the bow saying President Trump cannot wage war without Congress's explicit approval." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "For nearly a year, Pres. Trump's been taking critical resources away from our service members & their families. Clearly, it wasn't enough for him to raid funds for families so now he is taking away additional funds for equipment, ships, fighter jets, cargo planes for our troops." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump does not have the authority to enter the United States into another endless war. But I fear he may bumble us into one nonetheless. The Senate must vote for Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution and assert Congress's authority over war and peace." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate just passed Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution to tell President Trump: Enough with the endless wars. Enough of the president sidestepping Congress in matters of war and peace. Enough unilateral action that risks a massive escalation of hostilities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Americans do not want another endless war. And President Trump does not have the authority for a war with Iran. This War Powers Resolution can send a clear, bipartisan message to President Trump and assert Congress's authority over war and peace." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "With Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution: The Senate can assert its Constitutional authority and send a clear, bipartisan message to President Trump that he cannot sidestep Congress when it comes war and peace. Americans do not want another endless war." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Pentagon assured me that patriots & whistleblowers like LTC Vindman will be protected. Any reprisals against him or others who came forward to tell the truth are wrong and should be seen for what they are: An extension of President Trump's cover-up." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 6, 2020 Stefanik Leads Coordination with State and Local Officials to Support Fort Drum Designation as Army Corps Headquarters Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 4, 2020 Stefanik Announces Fort Drum is 1 of 3 Final Options for a Fourth Army Corps Headquarters Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Voted YES to repeal the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force. No. More. Failed. Wars." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 30, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on Amendments Limiting President Trump's War Powers Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 29, 2020 Schumer statement on Navy awarding Lockheed Martin in Salina +$185m contract to modernize electronic warfare equipment Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need answers from the Pentagon about this. Today, I sent a letter to the @DeptofDefense seeking info on the security situation of our deployed forces who may be exposed to these blast injuries, and the plan of care to treat our injured servicemembers." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 25, 2020 Tweet - "LTC Vindman is a patriot. He does not deserve these disgraceful attacks for defending the Constitution. The Department of Defense must live up to what they told me, stand up for LTC Vindman, and protect him from reprisals. @EsperDoD should condemn Senator Blackburn's comments." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Army to select Fort Drum for new Corps headquarters; senators say Fort Drum's world-class personnel, existing infrastructure and deployable readiness capabilities make it the perfect home for critical capacity Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand and Brindisi Announce Construction will Finally Start on Long-Awaited and Once Threatened Rome Lab Perimeter Security; Reps say $13.15m Army Corps Contract Marks Major Progress in Effort to Shield Rome Lab from Potential Harm Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Border Security Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "We will force yet another vote to terminate President Trump's sham national emergency declaration and return these much-needed military construction funds back to our military." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Last time Pres. Trump raided money from military construction for his border wall: Kentucky schools, North Carolina medical facilities, Florida hurricane recovery projects all suffered. Now he's trying to do it again. We'll fight this slap in the face to our armed forces." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump robbing the Defense Department of these much-needed funds in order to boost his own ego for a wall he promised Mexico would pay to build is an insult to the sacrifices made by our service members." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Erratic. Impulsive. Egotistical. That's President Trump's foreign policy. The mothers and fathers of America don't want another endless war. But President Trump could force us into one, or even bumble into one. We must assert Congress's authority to stop it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's impulsive, erratic approach to foreign policy has made America less safe. The Senate must not allow him to proceed unchecked. Senator Kaine's War Powers resolution and Senator Sanders's bill to deny funding for a war with Iran are needed now more than ever." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers on Embassy Security Amidst Fallout in the Middle East Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "We once went to war based on a lie. There were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Thousands of American lives were lost. Trillions of taxpayer dollars wasted. It's time to REPEAL the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force in Iraq." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 9, 2020 Velázquez on War Powers Act Resolution Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 9, 2020 Sanders, Khanna (Including Senator Leahy) Lead Dozens of Lawmakers In Introducing The No War Against Iran Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Speaker Pelosi's War Powers Resolution Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "We need Senator Kaine's bipartisan War Powers resolution now more than ever. President Trump's erratic and impulsive decisions have made Americans less safe. Congress must hold the president accountable and assert our authority over matters of war and peace." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on President Trump's Actions Escalating Hostilities with Iran Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Cisneros Joins 35+ Members in Letter to White House Demanding Answers on Iran Strategy Ahead of Intelligence Briefing Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Iran Crisis And Recent Missile Strikes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Perlmutter Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers from White House on Iran Strategy Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "We commend the bravery of our service members and personnel in harm's way. And I condemn the attack by the Iranian government and remain concerned about the risk of a further escalation. Americans do not want a war with Iran. President Trump does not have the authority for one." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "American troops remain in harm's way. The nuclear ambitions of Iran have been reignited. Fight against ISIS has been compromised. Our allies in the region are under greater threat. All is NOT well." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin, Senate Dems Demand Answers From Defense Department On Number Of Troop Deployment To Middle East Following Recent Strike Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Menendez and Schumer Call on President Trump to Declassify War Powers Act Notification Letter Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Soleimani is gone - Good Riddance. But Trump promised to stop failed conflicts and cowboy diplomacy in the region. Did he LIE again? The reckless policies of the administration may plunge America into the mother of all wars in the Middle East. And that would be a disaster." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 3, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement on Suleimani Strike Rep. Gregory Meeks
Jan. 3, 2020 Meng Statement on Killing of Qasem Suleimani Rep. Grace Meng
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The President has spent years telling Americans not to believe the Intelligence community. He just lit a stick of dynamite in a volatile region based on information he claims to have received from that same Intelligence community. You can't have it both ways Donald." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 3, 2020 Iran Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 3, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Unauthorized Military Action Against Iran Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad the Army is taking the potential national security risks posed by TikTok seriously. China-owned technology companies' collection and handling of user data, location-related data, and other sensitive personal information should concern us all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2019 Following Her Push, Gillibrand Helps Secure $150 Million In Federal Funding For Breast Cancer Research Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their push, $80 million in funding for Rochester laser lab in just-passed bi-partisan appropriations bill Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, and General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Schumer, Gillibrand and Maloney Urge Air National Guard to Select Stewart Air National Guard Base as Site of New Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi announce over $272m for Rome Lab in soon-to-pass bipartisan spending package; includes additional spending to further revolutionary study of quantum computing and artificial intelligence; officials say funding boost will supercharge world-class capabilities Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their year+ of advocacy, soon-to-pass bipartisan budget deal includes $44 million for new top-priority railhead & UAV hangar at Fort Drum; senators say projects will modernize base infrastructure, enhance readiness & boost the north country economy Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Brindisi Joins Sherrill Manufacturing and Announces Next Steps on SPOONSS Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Meeks announce final national defense bill expected to pass next week authorizes massive $91m in funding for expansion and renovation at National Guard readiness center at Jamaica Armory in Queens, New York; projects will modernize infrastructure, enhance readiness Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services - Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 12, 2019 Following Their Push, Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins Announce National Defense Bill Authorizes New, Critical Funding For National Maritime Heritage Grant Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 12, 2019 Meng Statement on 2020 Defense Spending Bill Rep. Grace Meng
Dec. 12, 2019 Schumer secures Fentanyl Sanctions Act in national defense bill; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill, authored by schumer, will hold china & other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking & includes more tools for law enforcement Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Following their push, Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins announce national defense bill authorizes new, critical funding for National Maritime Heritage grant program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Cotton, Schumer Bill Cracking Down on Chinese Fentanyl Included in Defense Bill Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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. 11, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's emergency declaration--which allowed his administration to raid funds from military families to pay for a wall the president promised Mexico would pay for--is an outrageous legal power grab. This injunction is a win for the rule of law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Schumer, Brindisi buy-american provisions to create good-paying jobs at Sherrill Manufacturing in Oneida County included in must-pass legislation Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Stefanik Pushed NDAA Through as Conferee, Applauds House for Passage Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 11, 2019 Meeks Amendment Prohibiting Confederate Names for DOD Assets Included in NDAA Passage Rep. Gregory Meeks
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, President Trump told his rally the courts are letting him build his border wall: "We've started winning in court" Mr. President: Read the decision that came out blocking you from raiding military funding for your unnecessary, ineffective wall. You lose, again." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tonko Decries Removal of NDAA Provisions Addressing PFAS Rep. Paul Tonko
Date Title Politician
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "In February: a bipartisan majority of Senators sent a clear message saying President Trump cannot wage war with Iran without Congress's approval. Today: the House passed the same resolution. President Trump: No more endless wars. Sign Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Schumer urges Army to replace Fort Drum fire department's two-decade old emergency apparatus; senator says without operational ladder truck and sufficient number of fire engines, courageous Fort Drum first responders are severely hamstrung Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on The War Powers Resolution to Terminate the Use of U.S. Armed Forces to Engage in Iran Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "As part of passing the War Powers Resolution: The Senate voted together 99-0 to acknowledge over 100 service members are suffering Traumatic Brain Injury from the Iranian strike They're not just "headaches." They deserve our support and the medical resources needed to get well." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Effort to Add Lost Navy Sailors to Vietnam Memorial, Requests Meeting with Defense Secretary Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: With Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution now passed, A bipartisan majority of Senators just sent a clear shot across the bow saying President Trump cannot wage war without Congress's explicit approval." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "For nearly a year, Pres. Trump's been taking critical resources away from our service members & their families. Clearly, it wasn't enough for him to raid funds for families so now he is taking away additional funds for equipment, ships, fighter jets, cargo planes for our troops." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump does not have the authority to enter the United States into another endless war. But I fear he may bumble us into one nonetheless. The Senate must vote for Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution and assert Congress's authority over war and peace." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate just passed Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution to tell President Trump: Enough with the endless wars. Enough of the president sidestepping Congress in matters of war and peace. Enough unilateral action that risks a massive escalation of hostilities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Americans do not want another endless war. And President Trump does not have the authority for a war with Iran. This War Powers Resolution can send a clear, bipartisan message to President Trump and assert Congress's authority over war and peace." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "With Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution: The Senate can assert its Constitutional authority and send a clear, bipartisan message to President Trump that he cannot sidestep Congress when it comes war and peace. Americans do not want another endless war." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Pentagon assured me that patriots & whistleblowers like LTC Vindman will be protected. Any reprisals against him or others who came forward to tell the truth are wrong and should be seen for what they are: An extension of President Trump's cover-up." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 6, 2020 Stefanik Leads Coordination with State and Local Officials to Support Fort Drum Designation as Army Corps Headquarters Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 4, 2020 Stefanik Announces Fort Drum is 1 of 3 Final Options for a Fourth Army Corps Headquarters Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Voted YES to repeal the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force. No. More. Failed. Wars." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 30, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on Amendments Limiting President Trump's War Powers Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 29, 2020 Schumer statement on Navy awarding Lockheed Martin in Salina +$185m contract to modernize electronic warfare equipment Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need answers from the Pentagon about this. Today, I sent a letter to the @DeptofDefense seeking info on the security situation of our deployed forces who may be exposed to these blast injuries, and the plan of care to treat our injured servicemembers." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 25, 2020 Tweet - "LTC Vindman is a patriot. He does not deserve these disgraceful attacks for defending the Constitution. The Department of Defense must live up to what they told me, stand up for LTC Vindman, and protect him from reprisals. @EsperDoD should condemn Senator Blackburn's comments." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Army to select Fort Drum for new Corps headquarters; senators say Fort Drum's world-class personnel, existing infrastructure and deployable readiness capabilities make it the perfect home for critical capacity Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand and Brindisi Announce Construction will Finally Start on Long-Awaited and Once Threatened Rome Lab Perimeter Security; Reps say $13.15m Army Corps Contract Marks Major Progress in Effort to Shield Rome Lab from Potential Harm Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Border Security Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "We will force yet another vote to terminate President Trump's sham national emergency declaration and return these much-needed military construction funds back to our military." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Last time Pres. Trump raided money from military construction for his border wall: Kentucky schools, North Carolina medical facilities, Florida hurricane recovery projects all suffered. Now he's trying to do it again. We'll fight this slap in the face to our armed forces." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump robbing the Defense Department of these much-needed funds in order to boost his own ego for a wall he promised Mexico would pay to build is an insult to the sacrifices made by our service members." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Erratic. Impulsive. Egotistical. That's President Trump's foreign policy. The mothers and fathers of America don't want another endless war. But President Trump could force us into one, or even bumble into one. We must assert Congress's authority to stop it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's impulsive, erratic approach to foreign policy has made America less safe. The Senate must not allow him to proceed unchecked. Senator Kaine's War Powers resolution and Senator Sanders's bill to deny funding for a war with Iran are needed now more than ever." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers on Embassy Security Amidst Fallout in the Middle East Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "We once went to war based on a lie. There were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Thousands of American lives were lost. Trillions of taxpayer dollars wasted. It's time to REPEAL the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force in Iraq." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 9, 2020 Velázquez on War Powers Act Resolution Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 9, 2020 Sanders, Khanna (Including Senator Leahy) Lead Dozens of Lawmakers In Introducing The No War Against Iran Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Speaker Pelosi's War Powers Resolution Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "We need Senator Kaine's bipartisan War Powers resolution now more than ever. President Trump's erratic and impulsive decisions have made Americans less safe. Congress must hold the president accountable and assert our authority over matters of war and peace." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on President Trump's Actions Escalating Hostilities with Iran Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Cisneros Joins 35+ Members in Letter to White House Demanding Answers on Iran Strategy Ahead of Intelligence Briefing Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Iran Crisis And Recent Missile Strikes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Perlmutter Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers from White House on Iran Strategy Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "We commend the bravery of our service members and personnel in harm's way. And I condemn the attack by the Iranian government and remain concerned about the risk of a further escalation. Americans do not want a war with Iran. President Trump does not have the authority for one." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "American troops remain in harm's way. The nuclear ambitions of Iran have been reignited. Fight against ISIS has been compromised. Our allies in the region are under greater threat. All is NOT well." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin, Senate Dems Demand Answers From Defense Department On Number Of Troop Deployment To Middle East Following Recent Strike Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Menendez and Schumer Call on President Trump to Declassify War Powers Act Notification Letter Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Soleimani is gone - Good Riddance. But Trump promised to stop failed conflicts and cowboy diplomacy in the region. Did he LIE again? The reckless policies of the administration may plunge America into the mother of all wars in the Middle East. And that would be a disaster." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 3, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement on Suleimani Strike Rep.Gregory Meeks
Jan. 3, 2020 Meng Statement on Killing of Qasem Suleimani Rep.Grace Meng
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The President has spent years telling Americans not to believe the Intelligence community. He just lit a stick of dynamite in a volatile region based on information he claims to have received from that same Intelligence community. You can't have it both ways Donald." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 3, 2020 Iran Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 3, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Unauthorized Military Action Against Iran Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad the Army is taking the potential national security risks posed by TikTok seriously. China-owned technology companies' collection and handling of user data, location-related data, and other sensitive personal information should concern us all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2019 Following Her Push, Gillibrand Helps Secure $150 Million In Federal Funding For Breast Cancer Research Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their push, $80 million in funding for Rochester laser lab in just-passed bi-partisan appropriations bill Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, and General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Schumer, Gillibrand and Maloney Urge Air National Guard to Select Stewart Air National Guard Base as Site of New Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi announce over $272m for Rome Lab in soon-to-pass bipartisan spending package; includes additional spending to further revolutionary study of quantum computing and artificial intelligence; officials say funding boost will supercharge world-class capabilities Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their year+ of advocacy, soon-to-pass bipartisan budget deal includes $44 million for new top-priority railhead & UAV hangar at Fort Drum; senators say projects will modernize base infrastructure, enhance readiness & boost the north country economy Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Brindisi Joins Sherrill Manufacturing and Announces Next Steps on SPOONSS Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Meeks announce final national defense bill expected to pass next week authorizes massive $91m in funding for expansion and renovation at National Guard readiness center at Jamaica Armory in Queens, New York; projects will modernize infrastructure, enhance readiness Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services - Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 12, 2019 Following Their Push, Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins Announce National Defense Bill Authorizes New, Critical Funding For National Maritime Heritage Grant Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 12, 2019 Meng Statement on 2020 Defense Spending Bill Rep.Grace Meng
Dec. 12, 2019 Schumer secures Fentanyl Sanctions Act in national defense bill; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill, authored by schumer, will hold china & other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking & includes more tools for law enforcement Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Following their push, Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins announce national defense bill authorizes new, critical funding for National Maritime Heritage grant program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Cotton, Schumer Bill Cracking Down on Chinese Fentanyl Included in Defense Bill Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
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. 11, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's emergency declaration--which allowed his administration to raid funds from military families to pay for a wall the president promised Mexico would pay for--is an outrageous legal power grab. This injunction is a win for the rule of law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Schumer, Brindisi buy-american provisions to create good-paying jobs at Sherrill Manufacturing in Oneida County included in must-pass legislation Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Stefanik Pushed NDAA Through as Conferee, Applauds House for Passage Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 11, 2019 Meeks Amendment Prohibiting Confederate Names for DOD Assets Included in NDAA Passage Rep.Gregory Meeks
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, President Trump told his rally the courts are letting him build his border wall: "We've started winning in court" Mr. President: Read the decision that came out blocking you from raiding military funding for your unnecessary, ineffective wall. You lose, again." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tonko Decries Removal of NDAA Provisions Addressing PFAS Rep.Paul Tonko
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