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July 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 21st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing. Can you imagine? Republicans are arguing about whether to block funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "For over two months, Senate Democrats have been demanding action on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests If Republicans want to play chicken with COVID relief, they'll have to explain why to the American people" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "When the White House coronavirus briefings resume, President Trump should not take the podium. Every time he takes the podium he's a threat to public health." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It has been over three months since Senate Republicans have considered major COVID-relief legislation while Americans face this public health and economic crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing Let me repeat: The Trump admin's reportedly trying to block state funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Carbajal Introduces New Bill to Block Creation of a Denaturalization Office Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he's writing the next COVID bill behind the closed doors of his office. That's a failed approach. We must act on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "This Colombian Independence Day, I'm thinking about this picture from last year's parade in Queens Because even if we can't march together today, I'm celebrating the strength of Colombian Americans I can't wait to march together again next year, God willing ¡Que viva Colombia!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is writing a COVID bill that will prioritize corporate special interests over workers and main street businesses, and will fail to adequately address the worsening spread of COVID. Workers and families and people--not special interests--must be our main focus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Schumer statement urging Montefiore to keep Mt. Vernon hospital open Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: U.S. Post Offices, including those throughout Upstate NY, could be forced to shut their doors unless they get an immediate infusion of funds; senator vows to fight for critically-needed $25b in "COVID-4' so they can remain open; fight to keep them open begins this week Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velázquez, Hearing on Oversight of the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury Pandemic Programs Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 17, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Hudson Valley schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Hudson Valley school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $680 million in additional emergency federal funding for "Hot Spot' New York hospitals Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Rose Leads NY Delegation Push for FEMA to Fully Fund Reopening Costs Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for urgent COVID relief to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline workers, rental assistance for struggling families, help for small biz. For Senate Republicans to play political games after months of sitting on their hands is inexcusable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Higgins' Measure on Northern Border Travel Included in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Rep. Joe Morelle
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell wants to assess conditions in America before taking action on COVID Here's the assessment: People are losing their jobs People can't make rent People are going hungry Small businesses are closing COVID is spreading But Senate GOP's still sitting on their hands" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "There should be an immediate investigation by the Inspectors General at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security into this abomination." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To USPS: Millions of Americans are relying on you to ensure their votes count--especially amid COVID We need to know your plan to ensure election mail is delivered without delay From @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenatorCarper , @SenBrianSchatz , @SenBooker , & me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Gregory Meeks
July 16, 2020 "The Squad' Calls for Reductions to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Budget Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 16, 2020 Chairman Nadler Introduces Coronavirus Containment Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer reveals: After months of fighting pandemic on the frontlines Putnam hospital strapped for cash & overlooked by Feds for millions in critical recovery $$$ for PPE, testing, & more due to bureaucratic guidelines; Schumer calls on Feds to immediately give Putnam hospital their fair share Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Hudson Valley schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Orange County school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Meng Immigration Amendment Passes Key House Committee Rep. Grace Meng
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "You cannot sweep this under the rug. You cannot hide the facts. More than 130,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. President Trump: Get to work fighting this virus, and stop trying to undermine public health experts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Bipartisan Lawmakers Support Expanded Sanctions to Stop Completion of Nord Stream 2 Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 16, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic continues to impact the Adirondack - Capital Region economy, small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; flanked by Albany & Warren County business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 15, 2020 In Big Flats, Schumer announces major two-prong push to get Fed funds to Southern Tier small businesses and schools; funds will aid in speedy and safe reopening to get region's economy back on its feet; surrounded by small business owners and education officials from around the Southern Tier, Schumer announces push to rev up Southern Tier's recovery from COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Peter Navarro could've used the DPA to increase PPE production months ago. They failed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "We all want our schools to reopen. But if we want to keep our students and teachers safe, we need MORE federal funding. I was proud to stand with our schools in Attica, NY to push for $175B in the next COVID-relief bill for the goal of safely reopening K-12 schools for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. We can get COVID-19 much more under control if we all wear one." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Schumer: Southern Tier institutions of higher education face massive budget shortfalls and new costs amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus & get Southern Tier schools the support they need Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds, Western NY schools might not be able to safely reopen; mounting costs, such as PPE and internet connectivity, could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for WNY school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Chairman Sires and Vice Chair Meeks Call for Immediate Declaration of Results in Guyana Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
July 15, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds North Country schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for North Country districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces New COVID Rental Assistance Program Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Davis, University Officials Support Rescission of ICE Guidance Threatening the Legal Status of International Students Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Castro, Scott, Others Urge Department of Labor to Reverse Work Visa Ban Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Congressman Panetta Calls on DHS for Protections for Immigrant Survivors of Crimes Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Date Title Politician
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 21st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing. Can you imagine? Republicans are arguing about whether to block funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "For over two months, Senate Democrats have been demanding action on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests If Republicans want to play chicken with COVID relief, they'll have to explain why to the American people" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "When the White House coronavirus briefings resume, President Trump should not take the podium. Every time he takes the podium he's a threat to public health." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It has been over three months since Senate Republicans have considered major COVID-relief legislation while Americans face this public health and economic crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing Let me repeat: The Trump admin's reportedly trying to block state funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Carbajal Introduces New Bill to Block Creation of a Denaturalization Office Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he's writing the next COVID bill behind the closed doors of his office. That's a failed approach. We must act on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "This Colombian Independence Day, I'm thinking about this picture from last year's parade in Queens Because even if we can't march together today, I'm celebrating the strength of Colombian Americans I can't wait to march together again next year, God willing ¡Que viva Colombia!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is writing a COVID bill that will prioritize corporate special interests over workers and main street businesses, and will fail to adequately address the worsening spread of COVID. Workers and families and people--not special interests--must be our main focus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Schumer statement urging Montefiore to keep Mt. Vernon hospital open Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: U.S. Post Offices, including those throughout Upstate NY, could be forced to shut their doors unless they get an immediate infusion of funds; senator vows to fight for critically-needed $25b in "COVID-4' so they can remain open; fight to keep them open begins this week Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velázquez, Hearing on Oversight of the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury Pandemic Programs Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 17, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Hudson Valley schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Hudson Valley school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $680 million in additional emergency federal funding for "Hot Spot' New York hospitals Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Rose Leads NY Delegation Push for FEMA to Fully Fund Reopening Costs Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for urgent COVID relief to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline workers, rental assistance for struggling families, help for small biz. For Senate Republicans to play political games after months of sitting on their hands is inexcusable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Higgins' Measure on Northern Border Travel Included in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Rep.Joe Morelle
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell wants to assess conditions in America before taking action on COVID Here's the assessment: People are losing their jobs People can't make rent People are going hungry Small businesses are closing COVID is spreading But Senate GOP's still sitting on their hands" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "There should be an immediate investigation by the Inspectors General at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security into this abomination." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To USPS: Millions of Americans are relying on you to ensure their votes count--especially amid COVID We need to know your plan to ensure election mail is delivered without delay From @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenatorCarper , @SenBrianSchatz , @SenBooker , & me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep.Gregory Meeks
July 16, 2020 "The Squad' Calls for Reductions to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Budget Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 16, 2020 Chairman Nadler Introduces Coronavirus Containment Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer reveals: After months of fighting pandemic on the frontlines Putnam hospital strapped for cash & overlooked by Feds for millions in critical recovery $$$ for PPE, testing, & more due to bureaucratic guidelines; Schumer calls on Feds to immediately give Putnam hospital their fair share Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Hudson Valley schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Orange County school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Meng Immigration Amendment Passes Key House Committee Rep.Grace Meng
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "You cannot sweep this under the rug. You cannot hide the facts. More than 130,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. President Trump: Get to work fighting this virus, and stop trying to undermine public health experts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Bipartisan Lawmakers Support Expanded Sanctions to Stop Completion of Nord Stream 2 Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 16, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic continues to impact the Adirondack - Capital Region economy, small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; flanked by Albany & Warren County business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 15, 2020 In Big Flats, Schumer announces major two-prong push to get Fed funds to Southern Tier small businesses and schools; funds will aid in speedy and safe reopening to get region's economy back on its feet; surrounded by small business owners and education officials from around the Southern Tier, Schumer announces push to rev up Southern Tier's recovery from COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Peter Navarro could've used the DPA to increase PPE production months ago. They failed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "We all want our schools to reopen. But if we want to keep our students and teachers safe, we need MORE federal funding. I was proud to stand with our schools in Attica, NY to push for $175B in the next COVID-relief bill for the goal of safely reopening K-12 schools for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. Wear a mask. We can get COVID-19 much more under control if we all wear one." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Schumer: Southern Tier institutions of higher education face massive budget shortfalls and new costs amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus & get Southern Tier schools the support they need Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds, Western NY schools might not be able to safely reopen; mounting costs, such as PPE and internet connectivity, could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for WNY school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Chairman Sires and Vice Chair Meeks Call for Immediate Declaration of Results in Guyana Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
July 15, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds North Country schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for North Country districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces New COVID Rental Assistance Program Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Davis, University Officials Support Rescission of ICE Guidance Threatening the Legal Status of International Students Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Castro, Scott, Others Urge Department of Labor to Reverse Work Visa Ban Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Congressman Panetta Calls on DHS for Protections for Immigrant Survivors of Crimes Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
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