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July 3, 2019 On a Personal Phone Call With New CEO of Canopy Growth, Schumer Secures Commitment From New Leadership That 125M Investment in the Souther Tier Remains Unaffected; Senator Says Project Remains Untouched & Canopy Will Still Bring First-Ever Hemp Industrial Park & Hundreds of Jobs To Broome County Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "China is the world's largest producer of illicit fentanyl. We must hold them accountable for their role in the trade & trafficking of this deadly drug. Our Senate-passed, bipartisan sanctions bill does that. It's time for the House to take it up ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 With Hundreds of Millions on The Line & Chance to Finally Put a Major Dent in Opioid Epidemic on Li, Schumer Makes Case for Swift Passage of Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act; Bill Will Hold China Accountable for Illicit Trafficking on Li, Similar to Russia Sanctions, & Help Support Li Law Enforcement Along the Way Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2019 Schumer Announces, Following Major Push, Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act Passes Senate; First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill Will Hold China Accountable for Illicit Trafficking, Similar to Russia Sanctions; Also Comes with More Tools for Law Enforcement Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2019 Rubio Praises Senate Passage of Bipartisan Anti-Opioid Measure to Sanction Chinese-Origin Fentanyl Traffickers Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 20, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Secures Additional Funding for Caribbean Security in House Appropriations Bill Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 20, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
June 20, 2019 Brown Secures China Fentanyl Sanctions in Key Defense Bill Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 19, 2019 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velazquez, Hearing on Unlocking Potential: Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019 Committee Holds Hearing on Role of Small Businesses in Cannabis Sector Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 11, 2019 Letter to Chris Pilkerton, Acting Administrator and General Counsel of the Small Business Administration - Golden, Velázquez Press SBA to Revise Financial Assistance Policy for Marijuana-Related Businesses Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Relief for marijuana businesses is important--but we need decriminalization at the federal level, #CJreform, opportunity for minority & women-owned small businesses That's what my bill with @RepJeffries does Congress should not enact banking reforms alone & think the job is done" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2019 Casey Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2019 Gillibrand Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Support Family Members Raising Children Due To Opioid Epidemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "The bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act would devote $600 million to cracking down on opioid trafficking. Because from October 2017 to 2018, the opioid epidemic took over 47,000 lives in America. We must work to end it. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "It's time to decriminalize marijuana. And the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act is a critical first step." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "Here's @RepJeffries and me, In Brooklyn, On Reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, Which will decriminalize marijuana at the federal level." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "You're going to want to make sure your friends see this: It's #SmallBusinessWeek, and @RepJeffries and I are reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act. This will help level the economic playing field for women- and minority-owned businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2019 Stefanik Co-Leads the Opioid Workforce Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 2, 2019 Lawmakers Unveil Groundbreaking Addiction Treatment Reform Bill Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 2, 2019 Kuster, Schneider, Brooks, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train More Doctors to Combat Opioid Epidemic Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 2, 2019 Rose, Hill, Brindisi, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Fentanyl Shipments, Hold Chinese Government Accountable Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 30, 2019 Tweet - "From @60Minutes: Watch how China's fentanyl traffickers brazenly ship to the US without consequence 47,000 Americans died from opioid overdose in 2017 Our bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act would sanction these actors & hold China's government to account" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, I introduced the Marijuana Freedom & Opportunity Act. It would end federal prohibition & provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses & communities to benefit from de-criminalization. I'll re-introduce it with a special new cosponsor when Congress re-convenes." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $86 Million In Federal Funding For Columbia University To Work With Hard Hit Ny Counties To Combat Spiking Opioid Epidemic Deaths Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 7, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Chinese Traffickers' Opioid Assembly Line Relies on JFK's Mail Processing Facility & USPS to Keep Rolling; Illicit Drugs that Escape Detection at JFK End up On the Streets of NYC & LI; Senator Pushes New & Needed Fed Funds to Add Detectors, Other Protections at JFK that Put a Wrench in China's Supply Chain & Complement New Sanctions Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2019 Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, we are working across the aisle to announce the first legislation to create powerful sanction tools to target illicit fentanyl producers in China, Mexico, & worldwide That's because we agree on a very important thing: Combating the opioid epidemic" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2019 Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole - Congressman Rose Leads Push to Increase Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Efforts Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 18, 2019 As the Opioid Crisis Continues to Plague the Capital Region, with Over 224 Opioid Deaths Since 2016, Schumer Launches Push for Cutting-Edge Technology to Aid Police Departments in Quickly & Effectively Identifying Lethal Drugs Like Fentanyl; Senator Says Congress Should Immediately Pass New Bipartisan Bill to Help Local Pd's Pay for High-Tech Tool Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2019 Gardner, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis by Limiting Prescriptions to Seven Days Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 10, 2019 Schumer Urges Outgoing FDA Commish To Ensure Ban On Kid-Friendly E-Cig Flavors Within Month--Before He Leaves; Plans Are In Jeopardy After His Departure; E-Cig Use Among NYC/LI Kids Surging Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2019 Smith Introduces New Legislation to Combat Deadly Chinese Fentanyl Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Booker, Lee, Khanna Introduce Landmark Marijuana Justice Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Opioid Epidemic Rep. Claudia Tenney
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "The Republican health care agenda? It would mean cutting coverage for critical care like mental health treatment, substance abuse care for things like opioid addiction, and maternity care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 President Trump Signs Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act into Law Rep. Claudia Tenney
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 28, 2018 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Political Polarization Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 Stefanik-Backed Package to Fight the Opioid Epidemic to be Signed into Law Today Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 23, 2018 Schumer: Deploying New Tech Across The Hudson Valley Could Be A Game-Changer To Keep Police Officers Safe And Protect From Lethal Fentanyl OD's Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2018 Schumer: Deploying New Tech Across The Mohawk Valley Could Be A Game-Changer To Keep Police Officers Safe And Protect From Lethal Fentanyl OD's Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 3, 2018 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act Passes Senate, Headed to President's Desk Rep. Claudia Tenney
Sept. 28, 2018 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act, Headed to President's Desk Rep. Claudia Tenney
Sept. 28, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 28, 2018 Tonko Announces Four Priority Bills Included in Final Opioid Package Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 26, 2018 House Passes Appropriations, Government Funding Package Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 26, 2018 Tonko, Luján Addiction Treatment Bill Included in Opioid Package Agreement Rep. Paul Tonko
Date Title Politician
July 3, 2019 On a Personal Phone Call With New CEO of Canopy Growth, Schumer Secures Commitment From New Leadership That 125M Investment in the Souther Tier Remains Unaffected; Senator Says Project Remains Untouched & Canopy Will Still Bring First-Ever Hemp Industrial Park & Hundreds of Jobs To Broome County Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "China is the world's largest producer of illicit fentanyl. We must hold them accountable for their role in the trade & trafficking of this deadly drug. Our Senate-passed, bipartisan sanctions bill does that. It's time for the House to take it up ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 With Hundreds of Millions on The Line & Chance to Finally Put a Major Dent in Opioid Epidemic on Li, Schumer Makes Case for Swift Passage of Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act; Bill Will Hold China Accountable for Illicit Trafficking on Li, Similar to Russia Sanctions, & Help Support Li Law Enforcement Along the Way Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2019 Schumer Announces, Following Major Push, Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act Passes Senate; First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill Will Hold China Accountable for Illicit Trafficking, Similar to Russia Sanctions; Also Comes with More Tools for Law Enforcement Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2019 Rubio Praises Senate Passage of Bipartisan Anti-Opioid Measure to Sanction Chinese-Origin Fentanyl Traffickers Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 20, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Secures Additional Funding for Caribbean Security in House Appropriations Bill Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 20, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
June 20, 2019 Brown Secures China Fentanyl Sanctions in Key Defense Bill Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 19, 2019 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velazquez, Hearing on Unlocking Potential: Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019 Committee Holds Hearing on Role of Small Businesses in Cannabis Sector Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 11, 2019 Letter to Chris Pilkerton, Acting Administrator and General Counsel of the Small Business Administration - Golden, Velázquez Press SBA to Revise Financial Assistance Policy for Marijuana-Related Businesses Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Relief for marijuana businesses is important--but we need decriminalization at the federal level, #CJreform, opportunity for minority & women-owned small businesses That's what my bill with @RepJeffries does Congress should not enact banking reforms alone & think the job is done" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2019 Casey Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2019 Gillibrand Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Support Family Members Raising Children Due To Opioid Epidemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "The bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act would devote $600 million to cracking down on opioid trafficking. Because from October 2017 to 2018, the opioid epidemic took over 47,000 lives in America. We must work to end it. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "It's time to decriminalize marijuana. And the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act is a critical first step." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "Here's @RepJeffries and me, In Brooklyn, On Reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, Which will decriminalize marijuana at the federal level." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "You're going to want to make sure your friends see this: It's #SmallBusinessWeek, and @RepJeffries and I are reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act. This will help level the economic playing field for women- and minority-owned businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2019 Stefanik Co-Leads the Opioid Workforce Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 2, 2019 Lawmakers Unveil Groundbreaking Addiction Treatment Reform Bill Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 2, 2019 Kuster, Schneider, Brooks, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train More Doctors to Combat Opioid Epidemic Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 2, 2019 Rose, Hill, Brindisi, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Fentanyl Shipments, Hold Chinese Government Accountable Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 30, 2019 Tweet - "From @60Minutes: Watch how China's fentanyl traffickers brazenly ship to the US without consequence 47,000 Americans died from opioid overdose in 2017 Our bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act would sanction these actors & hold China's government to account" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, I introduced the Marijuana Freedom & Opportunity Act. It would end federal prohibition & provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses & communities to benefit from de-criminalization. I'll re-introduce it with a special new cosponsor when Congress re-convenes." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $86 Million In Federal Funding For Columbia University To Work With Hard Hit Ny Counties To Combat Spiking Opioid Epidemic Deaths Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 7, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Chinese Traffickers' Opioid Assembly Line Relies on JFK's Mail Processing Facility & USPS to Keep Rolling; Illicit Drugs that Escape Detection at JFK End up On the Streets of NYC & LI; Senator Pushes New & Needed Fed Funds to Add Detectors, Other Protections at JFK that Put a Wrench in China's Supply Chain & Complement New Sanctions Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2019 Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, we are working across the aisle to announce the first legislation to create powerful sanction tools to target illicit fentanyl producers in China, Mexico, & worldwide That's because we agree on a very important thing: Combating the opioid epidemic" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2019 Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole - Congressman Rose Leads Push to Increase Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Efforts Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 18, 2019 As the Opioid Crisis Continues to Plague the Capital Region, with Over 224 Opioid Deaths Since 2016, Schumer Launches Push for Cutting-Edge Technology to Aid Police Departments in Quickly & Effectively Identifying Lethal Drugs Like Fentanyl; Senator Says Congress Should Immediately Pass New Bipartisan Bill to Help Local Pd's Pay for High-Tech Tool Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2019 Gardner, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis by Limiting Prescriptions to Seven Days Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 10, 2019 Schumer Urges Outgoing FDA Commish To Ensure Ban On Kid-Friendly E-Cig Flavors Within Month--Before He Leaves; Plans Are In Jeopardy After His Departure; E-Cig Use Among NYC/LI Kids Surging Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2019 Smith Introduces New Legislation to Combat Deadly Chinese Fentanyl Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Booker, Lee, Khanna Introduce Landmark Marijuana Justice Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Opioid Epidemic Rep.Claudia Tenney
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "The Republican health care agenda? It would mean cutting coverage for critical care like mental health treatment, substance abuse care for things like opioid addiction, and maternity care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 President Trump Signs Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act into Law Rep.Claudia Tenney
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 28, 2018 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Political Polarization Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 Stefanik-Backed Package to Fight the Opioid Epidemic to be Signed into Law Today Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 23, 2018 Schumer: Deploying New Tech Across The Hudson Valley Could Be A Game-Changer To Keep Police Officers Safe And Protect From Lethal Fentanyl OD's Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2018 Schumer: Deploying New Tech Across The Mohawk Valley Could Be A Game-Changer To Keep Police Officers Safe And Protect From Lethal Fentanyl OD's Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 3, 2018 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act Passes Senate, Headed to President's Desk Rep.Claudia Tenney
Sept. 28, 2018 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act, Headed to President's Desk Rep.Claudia Tenney
Sept. 28, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 28, 2018 Tonko Announces Four Priority Bills Included in Final Opioid Package Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 26, 2018 House Passes Appropriations, Government Funding Package Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 26, 2018 Tonko, Luján Addiction Treatment Bill Included in Opioid Package Agreement Rep.Paul Tonko
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