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June 11, 2020 Tweet - "To the Trump administration: Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, and other members of the administration's Coronavirus Task Force must hold a briefing for Democratic Senators on the recent spikes. We need to understand why these spikes are happening and how to adapt our national response." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Feinstein, Sherman Bill Makes Safety Equipment Mandatory on Helicopters Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Unacceptable that--over 155 years after the Civil War--military bases still bear names of traitorous Confederate officers who fought for slavery I'm standing with @SenWarren , @SenJackReed , & @SenateDems to support the bipartisan provision in the annual defense bill to rename them" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Letter to David Friedman, US Ambassador to Israel - Haaland, Members of Congress Call on US Ambassador to Israel to Condemn All Acts of Violence in the West Bank Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Nadler & Bass Demand Answers on Deployment of BOP Officers in DC Following Peaceful Protests Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 11, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $200K in funding for Cornell University's Division of Social and Economic Sciences Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 11, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Condemn Trump Administration Proposed Rule Restricting Asylum Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Schumer reveals: Just as Upstate NY economies begin to reopen & plot COVID recovery, Feds install bureaucratic & unfair rules, leaving NY's beer, wine, & distilled spirits importers shaken; Schumer demands Feds level playing field, extend relief to our domestic suppliers & importers before they tab out of NY Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hazard pay for essential workers is a racial justice issue. Health care is a racial justice issue. Rent assistance is a racial justice issue. Senate Republicans: We must act to keep fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "We are prepared to conclude another week of Senate business without any progress on COVID-19, without any commitment to pursue real police reform. The Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus would rather chase President Trump's wild conspiracy theories than help Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Schumer, Warren, Reed, Colleagues to Call on President Trump to Support Bipartisan Proposal in Annual Defense Bill to Rename All Bases and Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy and Anyone Who Served in the Confederacy Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Rose, Clarke Push for Ft. Hamilton Streets to be Renamed from Confederate Generals Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Delgado successfully secure over $1 million in federal funding for the Center for Discovery in Sullivan County Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 continues to infect and kill Americans. Unemployment still exceeds 13%, higher than at any point since the Great Recession. And President Trump and Senate Republicans are ready to declare victory over one jobs report? Senator McConnell: We must act NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Omar Leads Letter to Secretaries Esper and Pompeo on Recently Announced Arms Sales Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 10, 2020 As Consideration Of NDAA Continues, Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Safe To Report Act Amendment To Help Address Military Sexual Assault Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 10, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $400 million in federal funding to address housing insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 10, 2020 As Consideration Of NDAA Continues, Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Safe To Report Act Amendment To Help Address Military Sexual Assault Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 10, 2020 Velázquez Probes Problems Within SBA COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 10, 2020 Letter to Rami Rahim, CEO of Juniper Networks - Wyden, Lee, Booker and 13 House Members Question Juniper Networks Over Secret Government Backdoors Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to Mr. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Quigley Calls for Release of LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Proposed Troop Reduction Would Harm America's Security Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost too many Americans and front-line workers to COVID-19. But according to reports, Senator McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another relief bill until late July at the earliest. Senator McConnell: We need to act NOW on this health and economic crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Racial justice, civil rights, a global pandemic and an economic disaster: these are not merely issues of the month but of this moment in American history. This is truly a time of historic challenge. And Senator Mitch McConnell is missing in action. The Senate must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As former Defense Secretary Mattis wrote last week: "Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people" It seems every day provides fresh evidence that this country will have to unite in spite of its president, not because of him" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Schumer announces Corning Inc. tapped by Feds for critical role in coronavirus vaccine development, bringing $204 million & doubling employment at Horseheads facility for accelerated production of Valor® glass vials Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests Rep. Grace Meng, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Sen. Menendez, Reps. Vargas, Aguilar Lead Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Brown Joins Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Environment Subcommittee Seeks FEMA Strategy for Hurricane Season While Continuing Coronavirus Pandemic Response Efforts Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The State of Florida has failed to distribute expanded unemployment benefits in this COVID-19 crisis to more than 1 million residents. The @USDOL has a responsibility to hold the state of Florida's administration accountable. @RonWyden and I are demanding an investigation NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump and Senate Republicans don't act to keep fighting this COVID-19 health and economic crisis, the consequences of that GOP inaction will fall most heavily on Americans of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must act on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. We must act on policing reform. We can, and must, do both ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Too many families, and people, and communities of color are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 Senator McConnell: It is past time to act! We must vote on the Heroes Act to help families make ends meet and provide $100 billion to renters in New York and across America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Families and workers and people--many of color and of other minority groups--are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 No one should worry about being able to keep a roof over their head Sen. McConnell--We must vote on the Heroes Act to help provide $100B to renters in NY & America" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember those on #DDay 76 years ago who stormed the beaches of Normandy, and those who gave all to fight for freedom and democracy and democratic rights. We owe these heroes a debt we can never repay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Katko Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging USCIS to Remotely Administer Naturalization Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Nadler, Cicilline, Neguse and Members of the House Judiciary Committee Seek Answers from Trump Administration on its Apparent Exploitation of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Push a Reckless Deregulatory Agenda Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Push For Community Health Center Funding To Help American Families Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Rep. Grace Meng, ...
June 4, 2020 Pelosi Remarks on Press Call with Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Members of Congress and Advocates on Anniversary of House Passing American Dream and Promise Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "It was a searing indictment of President Trump's failures that Secretary Mattis felt the need to speak out so strongly last night about his divisiveness, immaturity, and abuse of power." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Nadler & Lofgren Seek GAO Investigation Into Improper Sharing of DACA Recipients' Personal Information Within DHS Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "1 year ago today: House Dems passed the American Dream & Promise Act #HR6 It gave Dreamers hope It'd provide immediate relief for over 2.5 million Dreamers, TPS holders, & their families But Sen. McConnell just left the bill in his legislative graveyard The Senate must vote!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Sen McConnell's said--Coin of the realm in the Senate is floor time He hasn't put a COVID relief bill on floor in 5w;--PPP reform passed last night only once Dems forced action He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform--Will it be like his empty pledge to debate gun safety?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP Conspiracy Caucus is voting to approve scores of subpoenas to chase Pres. Trump's wild conspiracy theories. But they haven't put one COVID relief bill on the floor in 5 weeks. Sen. McConnell: Commit to putting a policing reform bill on the floor ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "You would think that an economic and public health crisis, on top of a searing reminder of racial injustice, might have put the Conspiracy Caucus on pause. But no. The Republican Senate is failing to meet this important moment. They're just going along with President Trump!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $4 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "31 years ago, students, workers, citizens stood up for freedom in Tiananmen Square against the repressive Chinese Communist Party As peaceful protestors across America stand up to end injustice, these students' example should remind us of how America can stand up for our ideals" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 CECC Co-Chairs Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution on Tiananmen Square Massacre and Condemn National Security Law on Hong Kong Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Smith, Nadler, Grijalva, and Thompson Call for Answers on Trump Administrations Use of Force Against Peaceful DC Protestors Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly a quarter of our workforce is unemployed. Over 100,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Americans are in the streets demanding justice. But the Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus is chasing President Trump's wild conspiracy theories." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Protecting the Right to Vote During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "That Secretary Mattis, someone who President Trump used to hail as "Mad Dog Mattis", felt so strongly the need to speak up today further underscores how devastatingly destructive Donald Trump is to our country as president." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "People in America and worldwide look at the images and see troops dressed for combat flanking Lincoln Memorial Lincoln urged: Malice toward none Charity for all Bind up our nation's wounds No greater contrast to Pres. Trump--who seems to have malice toward all, charity for none" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell yesterday talked about his June priorities. He didn't mention COVID-legislation--but the recession could deepen to a depression if we don't act! He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform legislation--but will this be like his pledge to debate gun safety?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways and Means Democrats Strongly Oppose Expanding Economic Relations with President Bolsonaro's Brazil Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must immediately cease this behavior. Secretary Esper and General Milley should not allow the U.S. Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts. This administration is using the military as a tool to intimidate American citizens." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Trump Releasing Tear Gas on Peaceful DC Protesters for Photo Op & His Threat to Deploy the Military Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 2, 2020 E&C Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Environmental Justice and the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "The admin is using the military as a tool to intimidate citizens Sec. Esper & General Milley should not allow the US Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts The Department of Defense Inspector General must launch an investigation into how the military is being used" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "We are living through a tale of two crises--COVID-19 and racial injustice--and President Trump has been a miserable failure at handling both of them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "We're recognizing a moment of silence to remember the more than 100,000 American lives we've lost to COVID-19. These are parents and children, family members and friends, and people in New York and across this country. We're praying for them and their families. #WeRemember" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Trump Releasing Tear Gas on Peaceful DC Protesters for Photo Op & His Threat to Deploy the Military Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Defense Health Agency to Cover Mental Telehealth Services Under TRICARE Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to Rodrigo Maia, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil - House Members Ring the Alarm Amidst Human Rights Violations in Brazil Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 30th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "As the protests in Hong Kong escalated last year: President Trump stood with President Xi and said he would look the other way on China's abuses. Now President Trump will be remembered as the president who lost Hong Kong." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "We will not stop fighting for the Senate GOP to focus on helping the country now; for the House bill that reforms & extends PPP; for the jobs of teachers, firefighters, police officers, bus drivers, and more; for Americans who need to pay their rent; for testing; and so much more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "To the Trump administration: Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, and other members of the administration's Coronavirus Task Force must hold a briefing for Democratic Senators on the recent spikes. We need to understand why these spikes are happening and how to adapt our national response." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Feinstein, Sherman Bill Makes Safety Equipment Mandatory on Helicopters Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Unacceptable that--over 155 years after the Civil War--military bases still bear names of traitorous Confederate officers who fought for slavery I'm standing with @SenWarren , @SenJackReed , & @SenateDems to support the bipartisan provision in the annual defense bill to rename them" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Letter to David Friedman, US Ambassador to Israel - Haaland, Members of Congress Call on US Ambassador to Israel to Condemn All Acts of Violence in the West Bank Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Nadler & Bass Demand Answers on Deployment of BOP Officers in DC Following Peaceful Protests Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 11, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $200K in funding for Cornell University's Division of Social and Economic Sciences Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 11, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Condemn Trump Administration Proposed Rule Restricting Asylum Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Schumer reveals: Just as Upstate NY economies begin to reopen & plot COVID recovery, Feds install bureaucratic & unfair rules, leaving NY's beer, wine, & distilled spirits importers shaken; Schumer demands Feds level playing field, extend relief to our domestic suppliers & importers before they tab out of NY Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hazard pay for essential workers is a racial justice issue. Health care is a racial justice issue. Rent assistance is a racial justice issue. Senate Republicans: We must act to keep fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "We are prepared to conclude another week of Senate business without any progress on COVID-19, without any commitment to pursue real police reform. The Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus would rather chase President Trump's wild conspiracy theories than help Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Schumer, Warren, Reed, Colleagues to Call on President Trump to Support Bipartisan Proposal in Annual Defense Bill to Rename All Bases and Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy and Anyone Who Served in the Confederacy Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Rose, Clarke Push for Ft. Hamilton Streets to be Renamed from Confederate Generals Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Delgado successfully secure over $1 million in federal funding for the Center for Discovery in Sullivan County Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 continues to infect and kill Americans. Unemployment still exceeds 13%, higher than at any point since the Great Recession. And President Trump and Senate Republicans are ready to declare victory over one jobs report? Senator McConnell: We must act NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Omar Leads Letter to Secretaries Esper and Pompeo on Recently Announced Arms Sales Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 10, 2020 As Consideration Of NDAA Continues, Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Safe To Report Act Amendment To Help Address Military Sexual Assault Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 10, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $400 million in federal funding to address housing insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 10, 2020 As Consideration Of NDAA Continues, Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Safe To Report Act Amendment To Help Address Military Sexual Assault Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 10, 2020 Velázquez Probes Problems Within SBA COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 10, 2020 Letter to Rami Rahim, CEO of Juniper Networks - Wyden, Lee, Booker and 13 House Members Question Juniper Networks Over Secret Government Backdoors Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to Mr. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Quigley Calls for Release of LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Proposed Troop Reduction Would Harm America's Security Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost too many Americans and front-line workers to COVID-19. But according to reports, Senator McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another relief bill until late July at the earliest. Senator McConnell: We need to act NOW on this health and economic crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Racial justice, civil rights, a global pandemic and an economic disaster: these are not merely issues of the month but of this moment in American history. This is truly a time of historic challenge. And Senator Mitch McConnell is missing in action. The Senate must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As former Defense Secretary Mattis wrote last week: "Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people" It seems every day provides fresh evidence that this country will have to unite in spite of its president, not because of him" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Schumer announces Corning Inc. tapped by Feds for critical role in coronavirus vaccine development, bringing $204 million & doubling employment at Horseheads facility for accelerated production of Valor® glass vials Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests Rep.Grace Meng, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Sen. Menendez, Reps. Vargas, Aguilar Lead Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Brown Joins Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Environment Subcommittee Seeks FEMA Strategy for Hurricane Season While Continuing Coronavirus Pandemic Response Efforts Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The State of Florida has failed to distribute expanded unemployment benefits in this COVID-19 crisis to more than 1 million residents. The @USDOL has a responsibility to hold the state of Florida's administration accountable. @RonWyden and I are demanding an investigation NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump and Senate Republicans don't act to keep fighting this COVID-19 health and economic crisis, the consequences of that GOP inaction will fall most heavily on Americans of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must act on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. We must act on policing reform. We can, and must, do both ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Too many families, and people, and communities of color are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 Senator McConnell: It is past time to act! We must vote on the Heroes Act to help families make ends meet and provide $100 billion to renters in New York and across America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2020 Tweet - "Families and workers and people--many of color and of other minority groups--are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 No one should worry about being able to keep a roof over their head Sen. McConnell--We must vote on the Heroes Act to help provide $100B to renters in NY & America" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember those on #DDay 76 years ago who stormed the beaches of Normandy, and those who gave all to fight for freedom and democracy and democratic rights. We owe these heroes a debt we can never repay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Katko Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging USCIS to Remotely Administer Naturalization Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Nadler, Cicilline, Neguse and Members of the House Judiciary Committee Seek Answers from Trump Administration on its Apparent Exploitation of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Push a Reckless Deregulatory Agenda Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Push For Community Health Center Funding To Help American Families Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Rep.Grace Meng, ...
June 4, 2020 Pelosi Remarks on Press Call with Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Members of Congress and Advocates on Anniversary of House Passing American Dream and Promise Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "It was a searing indictment of President Trump's failures that Secretary Mattis felt the need to speak out so strongly last night about his divisiveness, immaturity, and abuse of power." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Nadler & Lofgren Seek GAO Investigation Into Improper Sharing of DACA Recipients' Personal Information Within DHS Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "1 year ago today: House Dems passed the American Dream & Promise Act #HR6 It gave Dreamers hope It'd provide immediate relief for over 2.5 million Dreamers, TPS holders, & their families But Sen. McConnell just left the bill in his legislative graveyard The Senate must vote!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Sen McConnell's said--Coin of the realm in the Senate is floor time He hasn't put a COVID relief bill on floor in 5w;--PPP reform passed last night only once Dems forced action He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform--Will it be like his empty pledge to debate gun safety?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP Conspiracy Caucus is voting to approve scores of subpoenas to chase Pres. Trump's wild conspiracy theories. But they haven't put one COVID relief bill on the floor in 5 weeks. Sen. McConnell: Commit to putting a policing reform bill on the floor ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "You would think that an economic and public health crisis, on top of a searing reminder of racial injustice, might have put the Conspiracy Caucus on pause. But no. The Republican Senate is failing to meet this important moment. They're just going along with President Trump!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $4 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "31 years ago, students, workers, citizens stood up for freedom in Tiananmen Square against the repressive Chinese Communist Party As peaceful protestors across America stand up to end injustice, these students' example should remind us of how America can stand up for our ideals" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 CECC Co-Chairs Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution on Tiananmen Square Massacre and Condemn National Security Law on Hong Kong Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Smith, Nadler, Grijalva, and Thompson Call for Answers on Trump Administrations Use of Force Against Peaceful DC Protestors Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly a quarter of our workforce is unemployed. Over 100,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Americans are in the streets demanding justice. But the Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus is chasing President Trump's wild conspiracy theories." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Protecting the Right to Vote During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "That Secretary Mattis, someone who President Trump used to hail as "Mad Dog Mattis", felt so strongly the need to speak up today further underscores how devastatingly destructive Donald Trump is to our country as president." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "People in America and worldwide look at the images and see troops dressed for combat flanking Lincoln Memorial Lincoln urged: Malice toward none Charity for all Bind up our nation's wounds No greater contrast to Pres. Trump--who seems to have malice toward all, charity for none" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell yesterday talked about his June priorities. He didn't mention COVID-legislation--but the recession could deepen to a depression if we don't act! He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform legislation--but will this be like his pledge to debate gun safety?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways and Means Democrats Strongly Oppose Expanding Economic Relations with President Bolsonaro's Brazil Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must immediately cease this behavior. Secretary Esper and General Milley should not allow the U.S. Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts. This administration is using the military as a tool to intimidate American citizens." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Trump Releasing Tear Gas on Peaceful DC Protesters for Photo Op & His Threat to Deploy the Military Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 2, 2020 E&C Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Environmental Justice and the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "The admin is using the military as a tool to intimidate citizens Sec. Esper & General Milley should not allow the US Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts The Department of Defense Inspector General must launch an investigation into how the military is being used" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020 Tweet - "We are living through a tale of two crises--COVID-19 and racial injustice--and President Trump has been a miserable failure at handling both of them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "We're recognizing a moment of silence to remember the more than 100,000 American lives we've lost to COVID-19. These are parents and children, family members and friends, and people in New York and across this country. We're praying for them and their families. #WeRemember" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Trump Releasing Tear Gas on Peaceful DC Protesters for Photo Op & His Threat to Deploy the Military Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Defense Health Agency to Cover Mental Telehealth Services Under TRICARE Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to Rodrigo Maia, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil - House Members Ring the Alarm Amidst Human Rights Violations in Brazil Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 30th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "As the protests in Hong Kong escalated last year: President Trump stood with President Xi and said he would look the other way on China's abuses. Now President Trump will be remembered as the president who lost Hong Kong." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "We will not stop fighting for the Senate GOP to focus on helping the country now; for the House bill that reforms & extends PPP; for the jobs of teachers, firefighters, police officers, bus drivers, and more; for Americans who need to pay their rent; for testing; and so much more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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