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Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Melville, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services - Following horrific Monsey attack, Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey announce FEMA & DHS-led webinars for Rockland nonprofits, such as schools and houses of worship, on Fed security grant program; call on NYs DHSES to hold public forum to assist Rockland applicants ASAP Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's view of democracy and free speech: Only one party is allowed on the airwaves. Putin would be proud." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2020 Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 Rep. Tom Suozzi
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need answers from the Pentagon about this. Today, I sent a letter to the @DeptofDefense seeking info on the security situation of our deployed forces who may be exposed to these blast injuries, and the plan of care to treat our injured servicemembers." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration keeps attacking the Flores agreement that protects immigrant kids. With Democrats from the Senate and the House, I'm proud to tell the courts they must uphold these protections. Immigrants are America!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2020 Bicameral Congressional Leaders Call on the Ninth Circuit to Uphold Protections for Immigrant Children Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "With this decision, the Supreme Court and President Trump are telling immigrants: Don't ask for help here. You're not welcome here. Your children aren't the kind we want here. Americans have heard such callousness before, and we will fight to overcome it now as we did then." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Hon. Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations - Bipartisan Task Force Urges UN to Appoint Senior-Level Official to Combat Anti-Semitism Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "This International Holocaust Remembrance Day: It is crucial that we remember the Holocaust's millions of innocent Jewish victims and more whose memory calls down through the decades for justice. And that we continue to fight anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2020 Schumer reveals: CDC cannot access "rapid response dollars' that can help stop potentially deadly coronavirus until Feds declare official public health emergency; senator urges Feds to make the declaration now so CDC can unlock tens-of-millions in the proactive war to beat back spread Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2020 Tweet - "While the threat to the American public remains low, HHS should follow CDC's proactive lead: Declare a public health emergency for coronavirus. This will unlock millions of dollars for CDC to support the agency's ongoing response to protect public health." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 25, 2020 Tweet - "LTC Vindman is a patriot. He does not deserve these disgraceful attacks for defending the Constitution. The Department of Defense must live up to what they told me, stand up for LTC Vindman, and protect him from reprisals. @EsperDoD should condemn Senator Blackburn's comments." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our thoughts are with our brave service members. I will fight to make sure they have every resource they need in their recovery. President Trump needs to tell the American people the truth about what happened to these soldiers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Ambassador Yovanovitch is a person who dedicated her life to her country. She is the kind of person that makes America proud. The tape today that came out about Ambassador Yovanovitch shows exactly why we need to make everything public and why we need documents and witnesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Meeks Takes CODEL to Guyana to Meet with Leadership Rep. Gregory Meeks
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico continue to ache as they uncover more damage from this swarm of earthquakes. President Trump: Approve the additional FEMA IA funds that Governor @WandaVazquezG's requested for recovery. ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Army to select Fort Drum for new Corps headquarters; senators say Fort Drum's world-class personnel, existing infrastructure and deployable readiness capabilities make it the perfect home for critical capacity Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of these Americans fighting the fires in Australia. We are forever in their debt for going to Australia to fight to protect lives, animals, and the environment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Huawei is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and its efforts to infiltrate 5G are nefarious at their core. Allowing the company into the U.K.'s 5G networks would pose a national security threat that could not be mitigated or contained." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA's releasing more than $39M in federal funding for rebuilding the hospital on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Maria & Irma. I'm proud I've pushed for FEMA funding like this. It shouldn't take this long to help our fellow Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2020 ICYMI: House Impeachment Managers Statement on President's Response to Summons Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to William Kovacic, Former Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Rep. Maloney Leads Members of NY Delegation in Letter to ICE Demanding Answers Regarding the Detainment of Human Trafficking Survivor and Trans Man Yuen "Chin" Mei Tsui Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand and Brindisi Announce Construction will Finally Start on Long-Awaited and Once Threatened Rome Lab Perimeter Security; Reps say $13.15m Army Corps Contract Marks Major Progress in Effort to Shield Rome Lab from Potential Harm Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You have to stand up for Americans imprisoned and arbitrarily detained in China. Our citizens, including Kai Li from New York, are being denied the chance even to talk with their families!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi, Stefanik Call on Administration to Accept New York State's Appeal for Disaster Declaration Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have to do all we can to stop the fires in Australia. I'm so proud of everyone working to save families, save animals, and save the environment. We can't wait any longer to take action to fight the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Stefanik, Schumer, Brindisi, Gillibrand Call on Administration to Accept Appeal for Disaster Declaration Relief Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswomen Escobar and Velázquez Introduce Legislation to Impose Financial Sanctions on Foreign Actors Who Recklessly Jeopardize our Environment Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Impeachment Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm getting under @realDonaldTrump's skin on China trade issues because he knows I'm right: I've been consistent in public and in private that his new trade deal with China is unbelievably bad for American workers and businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I've been leading @SenateDems to push President Trump to sign this disaster declaration that our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico requested to help recover from the swarm of earthquakes But this is only one step. We'll keep pushing FEMA & the admin to deliver all the aid needed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Put Climate Change at Center of FEMA Duties Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on GAO Decision That Trump Violated the Law By Withholding Ukraine Aid Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump has heeded our calls to lift the blockade on some of the disaster-aid funding for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, it's not nearly enough. There is no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans confront and recover from disasters." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Last time Pres. Trump raided money from military construction for his border wall: Kentucky schools, North Carolina medical facilities, Florida hurricane recovery projects all suffered. Now he's trying to do it again. We'll fight this slap in the face to our armed forces." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Juntos! We must stand together with those today in New York who came out to fight for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico President Trump must approve Puerto Rico's request for disaster aid There's no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans @Pwr4PuertoRico" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Border Security Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump robbing the Defense Department of these much-needed funds in order to boost his own ego for a wall he promised Mexico would pay to build is an insult to the sacrifices made by our service members." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Do we want foreigners to determine the outcome of our elections? The House has accused President Trump of trying to shake down a foreign leader for personal gain, and trying to cover it up. The Senate's job now is to conduct a fair trial with witnesses and documents." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Velázquez on Release of HUD Puerto Rico Funds Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If I sound frustrated and angry, it's because I am. President Trump's "phase-one" trade deal with China is an extreme disappointment. He's conceding our leverage for vague, unenforceable "promises" China never intends to fulfill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 China Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "We will force yet another vote to terminate President Trump's sham national emergency declaration and return these much-needed military construction funds back to our military." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Melville, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services - Following horrific Monsey attack, Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey announce FEMA & DHS-led webinars for Rockland nonprofits, such as schools and houses of worship, on Fed security grant program; call on NYs DHSES to hold public forum to assist Rockland applicants ASAP Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's view of democracy and free speech: Only one party is allowed on the airwaves. Putin would be proud." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2020 Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 Rep.Tom Suozzi
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need answers from the Pentagon about this. Today, I sent a letter to the @DeptofDefense seeking info on the security situation of our deployed forces who may be exposed to these blast injuries, and the plan of care to treat our injured servicemembers." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration keeps attacking the Flores agreement that protects immigrant kids. With Democrats from the Senate and the House, I'm proud to tell the courts they must uphold these protections. Immigrants are America!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2020 Bicameral Congressional Leaders Call on the Ninth Circuit to Uphold Protections for Immigrant Children Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "With this decision, the Supreme Court and President Trump are telling immigrants: Don't ask for help here. You're not welcome here. Your children aren't the kind we want here. Americans have heard such callousness before, and we will fight to overcome it now as we did then." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Hon. Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations - Bipartisan Task Force Urges UN to Appoint Senior-Level Official to Combat Anti-Semitism Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "This International Holocaust Remembrance Day: It is crucial that we remember the Holocaust's millions of innocent Jewish victims and more whose memory calls down through the decades for justice. And that we continue to fight anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2020 Schumer reveals: CDC cannot access "rapid response dollars' that can help stop potentially deadly coronavirus until Feds declare official public health emergency; senator urges Feds to make the declaration now so CDC can unlock tens-of-millions in the proactive war to beat back spread Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2020 Tweet - "While the threat to the American public remains low, HHS should follow CDC's proactive lead: Declare a public health emergency for coronavirus. This will unlock millions of dollars for CDC to support the agency's ongoing response to protect public health." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 25, 2020 Tweet - "LTC Vindman is a patriot. He does not deserve these disgraceful attacks for defending the Constitution. The Department of Defense must live up to what they told me, stand up for LTC Vindman, and protect him from reprisals. @EsperDoD should condemn Senator Blackburn's comments." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our thoughts are with our brave service members. I will fight to make sure they have every resource they need in their recovery. President Trump needs to tell the American people the truth about what happened to these soldiers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Ambassador Yovanovitch is a person who dedicated her life to her country. She is the kind of person that makes America proud. The tape today that came out about Ambassador Yovanovitch shows exactly why we need to make everything public and why we need documents and witnesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Meeks Takes CODEL to Guyana to Meet with Leadership Rep.Gregory Meeks
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico continue to ache as they uncover more damage from this swarm of earthquakes. President Trump: Approve the additional FEMA IA funds that Governor @WandaVazquezG's requested for recovery. ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Army to select Fort Drum for new Corps headquarters; senators say Fort Drum's world-class personnel, existing infrastructure and deployable readiness capabilities make it the perfect home for critical capacity Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of these Americans fighting the fires in Australia. We are forever in their debt for going to Australia to fight to protect lives, animals, and the environment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Huawei is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and its efforts to infiltrate 5G are nefarious at their core. Allowing the company into the U.K.'s 5G networks would pose a national security threat that could not be mitigated or contained." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA's releasing more than $39M in federal funding for rebuilding the hospital on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Maria & Irma. I'm proud I've pushed for FEMA funding like this. It shouldn't take this long to help our fellow Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2020 ICYMI: House Impeachment Managers Statement on President's Response to Summons Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to William Kovacic, Former Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Rep. Maloney Leads Members of NY Delegation in Letter to ICE Demanding Answers Regarding the Detainment of Human Trafficking Survivor and Trans Man Yuen "Chin" Mei Tsui Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand and Brindisi Announce Construction will Finally Start on Long-Awaited and Once Threatened Rome Lab Perimeter Security; Reps say $13.15m Army Corps Contract Marks Major Progress in Effort to Shield Rome Lab from Potential Harm Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You have to stand up for Americans imprisoned and arbitrarily detained in China. Our citizens, including Kai Li from New York, are being denied the chance even to talk with their families!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi, Stefanik Call on Administration to Accept New York State's Appeal for Disaster Declaration Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have to do all we can to stop the fires in Australia. I'm so proud of everyone working to save families, save animals, and save the environment. We can't wait any longer to take action to fight the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Stefanik, Schumer, Brindisi, Gillibrand Call on Administration to Accept Appeal for Disaster Declaration Relief Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswomen Escobar and Velázquez Introduce Legislation to Impose Financial Sanctions on Foreign Actors Who Recklessly Jeopardize our Environment Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Impeachment Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm getting under @realDonaldTrump's skin on China trade issues because he knows I'm right: I've been consistent in public and in private that his new trade deal with China is unbelievably bad for American workers and businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I've been leading @SenateDems to push President Trump to sign this disaster declaration that our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico requested to help recover from the swarm of earthquakes But this is only one step. We'll keep pushing FEMA & the admin to deliver all the aid needed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Put Climate Change at Center of FEMA Duties Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on GAO Decision That Trump Violated the Law By Withholding Ukraine Aid Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump has heeded our calls to lift the blockade on some of the disaster-aid funding for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, it's not nearly enough. There is no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans confront and recover from disasters." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Last time Pres. Trump raided money from military construction for his border wall: Kentucky schools, North Carolina medical facilities, Florida hurricane recovery projects all suffered. Now he's trying to do it again. We'll fight this slap in the face to our armed forces." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Juntos! We must stand together with those today in New York who came out to fight for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico President Trump must approve Puerto Rico's request for disaster aid There's no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans @Pwr4PuertoRico" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Durbin, Top Senate Dems Vow Vote To Reverse Trump Decision To Divert Pentagon Funds TO Pay For Border Wall Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Border Security Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump robbing the Defense Department of these much-needed funds in order to boost his own ego for a wall he promised Mexico would pay to build is an insult to the sacrifices made by our service members." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Do we want foreigners to determine the outcome of our elections? The House has accused President Trump of trying to shake down a foreign leader for personal gain, and trying to cover it up. The Senate's job now is to conduct a fair trial with witnesses and documents." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Velázquez on Release of HUD Puerto Rico Funds Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If I sound frustrated and angry, it's because I am. President Trump's "phase-one" trade deal with China is an extreme disappointment. He's conceding our leverage for vague, unenforceable "promises" China never intends to fulfill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 China Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "We will force yet another vote to terminate President Trump's sham national emergency declaration and return these much-needed military construction funds back to our military." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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