| May 15, 2019
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Gillibrand, Capito Announce New Bipartisan Legislation That Would Require The EPA To Set An Enforceable Standard For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water To Protect Public Health
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 15, 2019
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Stop Stalling Act and Creates Act
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 15, 2019
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Tweet - "The American people deserve to know if Republicans are leading the country into a conflict--maybe even war--in the Middle East. Acting Defense Sec. Shanahan and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dunford must testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 15, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2019
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Carper, Democratic Colleagues Reintroduce Central America Reform And Enforcement Act to Address Root Causes of Migrant Crisis
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 14, 2019
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Senate Dems Reintroduce Central America Reform And Enforcement Act
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 14, 2019
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Tweet - "While the actions of President @realDonaldTrump's administration exacerbate issues at the southern border, Senate Democrats are committed to addressing the root causes that force families to flee Central America in the first place."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2019
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Letter to Inspector General Levinson - Reps. Mucarsel-Powell, Shalala, Wasserman Schultz Call for Investigation of Homestead Shelter, Gen. Kelly and Private Operator's No-bid Contract
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 13, 2019
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Chairwoman Velázquez on China's Retaliatory Tariffs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 13, 2019
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Tweet - "When they meet in Russia tomorrow, Secretary Pompeo must make clear to Putin that the cost of trying to interfere with American elections will be dear."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2019
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Chairwoman Velázquez on China's Retaliatory Tariffs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 12, 2019
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Tweet - "Secretary Pompeo must make clear to Putin in their meeting that any action to interfere in our elections will not be tolerated and will be met with an immediate and robust response. President Trump's approach to dealing with Putin, especially on election security, must change."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 10, 2019
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Garcia, Espaillat, Rice Introduce Legislation to Keep USCIS Offices Open
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 10, 2019
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Velázquez Leads NYC Members in Opposing HUD Plan to Target Immigrants
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 10, 2019
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Separating Immigrant Children From Their Families is A Violation of Basic Human Rights
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| May 10, 2019
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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 9, 2019
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Stefanik Continues to Press for East Coast Missile Defense Site in HASC Hearing
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 9, 2019
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Stefanik's Fort Drum Appropriations Requests Passed Through Markup of FY20 Military Construction and VA Bill
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 8, 2019
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Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Harris, Colleagues Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 8, 2019
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Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security - Northern Border Caucus Members and Co-Chairs Higgins & Stefanik Press DHS to Rescind Transfers & Preserve Strong Staffing Levels at Border Between the U.S. & Canada
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senators Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 8, 2019
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Tweet - "One year ago, President @realDonaldTrump's administration began its monstrous policy of separating children from their parents. And families still remain separated today. I'll keep fighting #UntilEveryFamilyIsReunited. #FamiliesBelongTogether"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 8, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Nonprofit Institutions Against Terror Attacks
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 8, 2019
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In a Personal Meeting with Army Chief of Staff Nominee Mcconville, Schumer Pushes for Replacement of Outdated Fort Drum Railhead; Calls on Army to Honor Reliable, Job-Creating Power Contract with Reenergy
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2019
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Representatives Sires and Torres Lead 101 Members of Congress to Oppose Central America Aid Cuts
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| May 7, 2019
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Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle Regarding President Trump's Nomination of Peter Vito to Serve as U.S. Marshal for The Western District of New York
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| May 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Lawrence Kudlow, Dir. of the U.S. National Economic Council - Walorski Leads Bipartisan Letter Signed by 159 Members of Congress Warning Against Auto Tariffs
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 7, 2019
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Disaster Relief
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2019
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Tweet - "From the very beginning, @SenateMajLdr McConnell has not taken the threat of Russia's election interference as seriously as he should."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2019
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Mueller Report
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2019
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Senate Legislative Agenda
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting White House Chief of Staff - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (3)
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (1)
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Association - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (2)
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 6, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 6, 2019
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Tweet - "Once again, @realDonaldTrump: Puerto Rico has NOT gotten $91B in recovery aid. Just last week, your administration missed its deadline to release more than $8B in funds for Puerto Rico. Democrats believe in meeting the needs of all disaster survivors."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 6, 2019
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Tweet - "AG Barr acknowledged that anonymous election funding makes American elections vulnerable to foreign interference HR 1--the #ForthePeople Act--would do away with dark money & protect our elections Too bad HR 1 has been sent to @SenateMajLdr McConnell's legislative graveyard to die"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Hang tough on China, President @realDonaldTrump. Don't back down. Strength is the only way to win with China."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 4, 2019
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Tweet - "The President says he believes Russia will stay out of Venezuela because he trusts Putin's gossip? The Russian military's already in Caracas! Months of work by Venezuelans & our diplomats were undone by @realDonaldTrump after his phone call with Putin."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 3, 2019
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Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump spent an hour on the phone with Putin. Instead of pressing Putin on the #MuellerReport's extensive evidence that Russia hacked our elections, They gossiped about Fox News conspiracy theories? Trump's priorities are appalling and undermine democracy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 2, 2019
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Warren, Sanders, Velázquez, Gillibrand, Markey, Harris Reintroduce Comprehensive Debt-Relief Legislation for Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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Sen. Warren Joins Sen. Markey in Introducing Legislation to Preserve and Extend New START, Prohibit Increases in U.S. Nuclear Forces
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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Senator Gillibrand Statement On Latest DOD Report On Sexual Assault In The Military
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 2, 2019
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Velázquez Testifies in Support of Bill to Create "9/11-Style" Commission to Examine Maria Response
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 2, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 2, 2019
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Velázquez, Thompson, Grijalva on HUD Interference in Puerto Rico Probe
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| May 1, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 1, 2019
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Following His Push, Schumer Announces Army Corps of Engineers Issues Declaration of Emergency to Help Quickly Respond to Potentially Devastating Flood Threat; Senator Says Declaration Ensures Prompt Mobilization of Federal Resources to Lake Ontario Should 2017 Repeat Itself
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 2019
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Tweet - "The Senate and the American people have a right to hear from the Special Counsel directly about the threat of foreign interference in our elections--and yes, the conduct of their President."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Mueller should come testify. No if, ands, or buts. No games. What are Republicans afraid of? Are they afraid Mueller might say things different from Barr? Are they afraid to discuss what the President did? Are they afraid to talk about foreign interference in our elections?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Special Counsel Mueller just concluded one of the most important investigations in our nation's history. The Senate & American people have a right to hear from the Special Counsel directly about the threat of foreign interference in our election and the conduct of our President."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 30, 2019
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 30, 2019
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Letter to Lt. Colonel Toth, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - With Water Levels on The Rise and Memories of Devastating 2017 Lake Ontario Flooding Front and Center, Schumer Calls on Army Corps to Prepare to Activate Emergency Operations Center & Provide Any and All Support to Mitigate Potential Damage
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 30, 2019
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Rep. Meeks Releases Statement on Venezuela
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| April 29, 2019
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Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities in the Republic of Yemen That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress--Veto
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 25, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reps. Frankel, Torres, Roybal-Allard, Lofgren Oppose Anti-Immigrant State Department Nominee
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| April 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways & Means Committee Democrats Emphasize Importance of Enforcement Provisions in Renegotiated NAFTA
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - House Committees Investigate Unprecedented Firings at DHS
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 24, 2019
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Meng Condemns Trump Administration's Attack on Women's Reproductive Health Rights at UN
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 21, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm praying for the families of all those who were killed in Sri Lanka and for all of the survivors. These were unconscionable acts of terror, striking hotels and peaceful Catholic churches celebrating this Easter Sunday. America stands with you."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 19, 2019
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Crow Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Promote Cybersecurity at The Small Business Administration
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 19, 2019
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Nadler & Lofgren Condemn AG Barr's Decision to Strip Asylum Seekers Who Pass Credible Fear Screenings of the Right to a Bond Hearing
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Reema bint Bandar, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States - Women Senators to New Saudi Ambassador: Improve Women's Rights in Saudi Arabia
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 18, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Calls for Special Counsel Mueller to Provide Public Testimony on Trump-Russia Investigation
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| April 18, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Report
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| April 18, 2019
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Velázquez on Puerto Rico Oversight Board Decision to Not Recoup Fees on Invalid Debt
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| April 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways & Means Committee Democrats Raise Concerns with Environmental Provisions in Renegotiated NAFTA
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Warren, Colleagues Demand Answers From ICE Following Investigation of For-Profit Contractors Running Immigration Detention Facilities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 17, 2019
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Letter to Sen. Richard Riley, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Shelly Moore Capito, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Sen. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Feinstein, Colleagues Oppose Funding for Administration's Cruel Immigration Policies
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Nadler, Lofgren, and Cohen Seek Documents and Testimony on President Trump's Reported Pardon Offer to DHS Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 16, 2019
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Tweet - "The Saudi-led war in Yemen is inhumane. So is President @realDonaldTrump's veto. Why won't he hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its role in the devastation and humanitarian disaster?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Standing at Novelis, Schumer Calls on Feds to Drop Unreasonable Tariffs on Canadian Imports, Threatening Factory, Its +1 K Employees & the Cny Economy; Schumer Urges Feds to Expedite Novelis's Pending Tariff Exclusion Requests & Give Relief to Major Oswego County Employer
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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