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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
Jan. 15, 2020 Border Security Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle, Local Advocates Push for Federal Assistance to Provide Relief to Puerto Rico Following Earthquakes Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Putin's made clear he'll keep trying to interfere in our elections. But President Trump's fought our push for election security. And Senator Mitch McConnell just keeps burying bipartisan bills to protect our elections in his legislative graveyard!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: With the signing of the "phase one" trade deal with China this week The terms seem like they'll result in very little progress in reforming China's rapacious trade behaviors It could send China a signal that the US can be steamrolled" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is taking the easy way out with his "phase one" trade deal with China. He's settling for a weak, temporary deal that will cost American businesses, American farmers, and American workers for years to come." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security - Correa & House Judiciary Democrats Announce Investigation into Trump Administration's "Remain in Mexico" Policy Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Rubio, McGovern, Colleagues Ask President to be a Tenacious Advocate for Americans Detained in China Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Reps. Soto, Ocasio-Cortez, Serrano, Mucarsel-Powell Call on Trump Administration to Restore Power to Residents in Puerto Rico Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "With profound, widespread damage from the earthquakes in Puerto Rico, it's past time to act. I'm leading Senate Democrats to demand that President Trump approve Puerto Rico's request for FULL aid from the federal government--NOW. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Erratic. Impulsive. Egotistical. That's President Trump's foreign policy. The mothers and fathers of America don't want another endless war. But President Trump could force us into one, or even bumble into one. We must assert Congress's authority to stop it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I have long been concerned that President Trump's chaotic and impulsive decision-making might stumble us into war. With Iran, the president's foreign policy has brought us closer to the kind of endless war President Trump promised Americans he'd avoid." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 50+ Members Call Out Trump Administration's Removal of Ambassador who Defended LGBTQ People Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Warren and Reps. Velázquez and Thompson Urge President to Fully Fund Emergency Response in Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's impulsive, erratic approach to foreign policy has made America less safe. The Senate must not allow him to proceed unchecked. Senator Kaine's War Powers resolution and Senator Sanders's bill to deny funding for a war with Iran are needed now more than ever." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "China is a currency manipulator--that is a fact. Unfortunately, President Trump would rather cave to President Xi than stay tough on China. When it comes to the president's stance on China, Americans are getting a lot of talk and very little results." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "After 18 months of negotiations, President Trump's "phase one" deal with China is stunning in how little of substance it achieves at such a high cost. Americans deserve to know exactly what's in this "phase one" deal before we agree to continue negotiations with China." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Honorable Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the United States Department of State - Congressman Smith Leads Letter Calling for Re-designation of TPS for Somali-Americans Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico have repeatedly fought and died for America. Hurricanes and earthquakes have shattered the normalcy of life on the island. It's time for America to fully stand with them." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The spate of earthquakes hitting our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico is deeply alarming. The Trump administration must move swiftly to provide all the resources necessary to respond and recover. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I fully support Gov. Vázquez's request for disaster aid from the federal government I'm working with Senate Dems to demand Pres. Trump approve this request so our fellow Americans get the aid they need I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2020 Letter to Chris Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense - Heinrich Presses Defense Department For Information To Speed Emergency Deployments Of U.S. Armed Forces To Deal With Any Future Security Breaches At U.S. Capitol Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Serrano Leads Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers on Embassy Security Amidst Fallout in the Middle East Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "We once went to war based on a lie. There were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Thousands of American lives were lost. Trillions of taxpayer dollars wasted. It's time to REPEAL the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force in Iraq." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am so proud of everyone--firefighters, people, Aussie sheep dogs--working to stop these fires and save lives. We have to do everything we can to help. And we have to act to stop the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Omar, Jayapal, Clarke, and Smith Lead Letter Calling for Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali-Americans Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Speaker Pelosi's War Powers Resolution Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Engel, Schumer, Gillibrand Call for Construction to Begin to Alleviate Flooding in Mamaroneck Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Honorable Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the United States Department of State - Reps. Jayapal, Clarke, And Smith Lead Letter Calling For Extension And Redesignation Of TPS For Somali-Americans Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 U.S. House Passes O'Halleran-Bill to Build National 5G Strategy & Protect U.S. Telecommunications Networks Against Foreign Threats Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's erratic, reckless foreign policy is making America less safe. His admin's brazen willingness to undermine Congress's war powers underscores the need for this legislation from Sen. Sanders & Rep. Khanna. Americans do not want another endless war in the Middle East." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "We need Senator Kaine's bipartisan War Powers resolution now more than ever. President Trump's erratic and impulsive decisions have made Americans less safe. Congress must hold the president accountable and assert our authority over matters of war and peace." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA needs to dramatically step up response to the recent earthquakes given their horrible recovery efforts after Hurricanes Maria and Irma for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Sanders, Khanna (Including Senator Leahy) Lead Dozens of Lawmakers In Introducing The No War Against Iran Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Velázquez on War Powers Act Resolution Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "There were so many important questions the Trump administration officials didn't answer in the all-Senators briefing on Iran, ignoring as many as 82 Senators. A sight like none I've ever seen in my time in the Senate. The briefers must come back and finish what they started." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for the 176 victims of Flight 752 and their families, and I send special condolences to our dear friends and neighbors in Canada. Prime Minister Trudeau is right: We need a thorough and credible investigation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joe Hockey, Australian Ambassador to the United States - Durbin Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition In Pledging Support To Australia Amid Ongoing Bushfire Crisis Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Kilmer Takes Action to Reduce Likelihood of War with Iran, Leads Letter to Demand Clear Strategy Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bilirakis Secures First Legislative Win of 2020 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Cisneros Joins 35+ Members in Letter to White House Demanding Answers on Iran Strategy Ahead of Intelligence Briefing Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Date Title Politician
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
Jan. 15, 2020 Border Security Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle, Local Advocates Push for Federal Assistance to Provide Relief to Puerto Rico Following Earthquakes Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Putin's made clear he'll keep trying to interfere in our elections. But President Trump's fought our push for election security. And Senator Mitch McConnell just keeps burying bipartisan bills to protect our elections in his legislative graveyard!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: With the signing of the "phase one" trade deal with China this week The terms seem like they'll result in very little progress in reforming China's rapacious trade behaviors It could send China a signal that the US can be steamrolled" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is taking the easy way out with his "phase one" trade deal with China. He's settling for a weak, temporary deal that will cost American businesses, American farmers, and American workers for years to come." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security - Correa & House Judiciary Democrats Announce Investigation into Trump Administration's "Remain in Mexico" Policy Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Rubio, McGovern, Colleagues Ask President to be a Tenacious Advocate for Americans Detained in China Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Reps. Soto, Ocasio-Cortez, Serrano, Mucarsel-Powell Call on Trump Administration to Restore Power to Residents in Puerto Rico Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "With profound, widespread damage from the earthquakes in Puerto Rico, it's past time to act. I'm leading Senate Democrats to demand that President Trump approve Puerto Rico's request for FULL aid from the federal government--NOW. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Erratic. Impulsive. Egotistical. That's President Trump's foreign policy. The mothers and fathers of America don't want another endless war. But President Trump could force us into one, or even bumble into one. We must assert Congress's authority to stop it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I have long been concerned that President Trump's chaotic and impulsive decision-making might stumble us into war. With Iran, the president's foreign policy has brought us closer to the kind of endless war President Trump promised Americans he'd avoid." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 50+ Members Call Out Trump Administration's Removal of Ambassador who Defended LGBTQ People Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Warren and Reps. Velázquez and Thompson Urge President to Fully Fund Emergency Response in Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's impulsive, erratic approach to foreign policy has made America less safe. The Senate must not allow him to proceed unchecked. Senator Kaine's War Powers resolution and Senator Sanders's bill to deny funding for a war with Iran are needed now more than ever." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "China is a currency manipulator--that is a fact. Unfortunately, President Trump would rather cave to President Xi than stay tough on China. When it comes to the president's stance on China, Americans are getting a lot of talk and very little results." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "After 18 months of negotiations, President Trump's "phase one" deal with China is stunning in how little of substance it achieves at such a high cost. Americans deserve to know exactly what's in this "phase one" deal before we agree to continue negotiations with China." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Honorable Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the United States Department of State - Congressman Smith Leads Letter Calling for Re-designation of TPS for Somali-Americans Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico have repeatedly fought and died for America. Hurricanes and earthquakes have shattered the normalcy of life on the island. It's time for America to fully stand with them." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The spate of earthquakes hitting our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico is deeply alarming. The Trump administration must move swiftly to provide all the resources necessary to respond and recover. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I fully support Gov. Vázquez's request for disaster aid from the federal government I'm working with Senate Dems to demand Pres. Trump approve this request so our fellow Americans get the aid they need I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2020 Letter to Chris Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense - Heinrich Presses Defense Department For Information To Speed Emergency Deployments Of U.S. Armed Forces To Deal With Any Future Security Breaches At U.S. Capitol Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Serrano Leads Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers on Embassy Security Amidst Fallout in the Middle East Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "We once went to war based on a lie. There were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Thousands of American lives were lost. Trillions of taxpayer dollars wasted. It's time to REPEAL the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force in Iraq." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am so proud of everyone--firefighters, people, Aussie sheep dogs--working to stop these fires and save lives. We have to do everything we can to help. And we have to act to stop the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Omar, Jayapal, Clarke, and Smith Lead Letter Calling for Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali-Americans Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Speaker Pelosi's War Powers Resolution Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Engel, Schumer, Gillibrand Call for Construction to Begin to Alleviate Flooding in Mamaroneck Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Honorable Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the United States Department of State - Reps. Jayapal, Clarke, And Smith Lead Letter Calling For Extension And Redesignation Of TPS For Somali-Americans Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 U.S. House Passes O'Halleran-Bill to Build National 5G Strategy & Protect U.S. Telecommunications Networks Against Foreign Threats Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's erratic, reckless foreign policy is making America less safe. His admin's brazen willingness to undermine Congress's war powers underscores the need for this legislation from Sen. Sanders & Rep. Khanna. Americans do not want another endless war in the Middle East." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "We need Senator Kaine's bipartisan War Powers resolution now more than ever. President Trump's erratic and impulsive decisions have made Americans less safe. Congress must hold the president accountable and assert our authority over matters of war and peace." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA needs to dramatically step up response to the recent earthquakes given their horrible recovery efforts after Hurricanes Maria and Irma for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Sanders, Khanna (Including Senator Leahy) Lead Dozens of Lawmakers In Introducing The No War Against Iran Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Velázquez on War Powers Act Resolution Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "There were so many important questions the Trump administration officials didn't answer in the all-Senators briefing on Iran, ignoring as many as 82 Senators. A sight like none I've ever seen in my time in the Senate. The briefers must come back and finish what they started." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for the 176 victims of Flight 752 and their families, and I send special condolences to our dear friends and neighbors in Canada. Prime Minister Trudeau is right: We need a thorough and credible investigation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joe Hockey, Australian Ambassador to the United States - Durbin Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition In Pledging Support To Australia Amid Ongoing Bushfire Crisis Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Kilmer Takes Action to Reduce Likelihood of War with Iran, Leads Letter to Demand Clear Strategy Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bilirakis Secures First Legislative Win of 2020 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Cisneros Joins 35+ Members in Letter to White House Demanding Answers on Iran Strategy Ahead of Intelligence Briefing Rep.Grace Meng, ...
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