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Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This Halloween, our state, from one corner to the other, saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, tempestuous winds I am pleased the admin heeded our call for federal disaster aid, which is absolutely critical for Upstate communities to recover and rebuild" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation Supporting Female Service Members Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 20, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce that following their push, U.S.--Israeli cooperative missile defense programs to receive $500 million in federal funds Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Trump Declares New York Disaster Declaration Following Stefanik Advocacy Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 20, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce record-setting $90 million in security funding for nonprofit organizations; included in final, bipartisan fed budget deal, surge in funds is 50% more than last year Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Representatives Wilson, Sherrill, Kelly, Luria, Stefanik, and Stivers Introduce Body Armor for Females Modernization Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Letter to USTR on Beginning Trade Deal Negotiations with Taiwan Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act Rep. Gregory Meeks
Dec. 19, 2019 Statement from congressman Joe Morelle on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their push, $80 million in funding for Rochester laser lab in just-passed bi-partisan appropriations bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Stefanik Applauds House Passage of USMCA Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Grothman's Letter to Sec. DeVos Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their relentless advocacy & the administration's previous plan to cut vital funding to NY schools, bipartisan spending bill includes +$1.4b in impact aid funding--a $40 million increase--to provide critical resources for schools on federal land, including those near West Point, Ft. Drum & native American lands Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tonko Votes Against USMCA for Failure to Address Climate Change Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 18, 2019 Tonko Votes in Support of Impeachment Resolution Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senate Democrats Urge President Trump to Establish And Execute a Serious Diplomatic Plan To Secure Path To Denuclearization For North Korea Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Stefanik Statement on Articles of Impeachment Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 17, 2019 Meng Statement on Government Spending Package Rep. Grace Meng
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Nadler & Lofgren Send Letter Warning DHS of Improper Training Materials Related to Safe-Third Country Agreement with Guatemala Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce $665 million in just-reached Fed budget deal for anti-terrorism funding NYPD needs to keep us safe in & around NYC Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Dingell Leads Call to Extend, Re-designate Temporary Protected Status for Yemen Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi announce over $272m for Rome Lab in soon-to-pass bipartisan spending package; includes additional spending to further revolutionary study of quantum computing and artificial intelligence; officials say funding boost will supercharge world-class capabilities Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Americans want a fair trial for President Trump. The witnesses we proposed have direct knowledge of why the aid to Ukraine was delayed. The records we proposed--including e-mails between key officials--are directly related to the charges brought by the House." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, and General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Schumer, Gillibrand and Maloney Urge Air National Guard to Select Stewart Air National Guard Base as Site of New Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Americans want a fair trial for President Trump. 7 in 10 say his top aides should testify. The witnesses we proposed have direct knowledge of why the aid to Ukraine was delayed. We must hear from them, and we must see the documents we requested." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their year+ of advocacy, soon-to-pass bipartisan budget deal includes $44 million for new top-priority railhead & UAV hangar at Fort Drum; senators say projects will modernize base infrastructure, enhance readiness & boost the north country economy Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Brindisi Joins Sherrill Manufacturing and Announces Next Steps on SPOONSS Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate hasn't debated legislation to expand background checks. The Senate hasn't debated legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Republican Leadership has refused to work with us on bipartisan solutions to secure our elections. Sen. McConnell: It's past time to act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Files Judiciary Committee Impeachment Report Ahead of House Vote on Impeachment Articles House Judiciary Committee produces report of the evidentiary and legal basis for charging President Trump with two articles of impeachment for committing 'high Crimes and Misdemeanors' Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge President Trump To Oppose China's Bid To Lead The U.N. World Intellectual Property Org., Say China's Repeated Violations Of Intellectual Property Protections Disqualifying Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "A fair trial is one in which the Senators get all of the facts and one that allows them adjudicate the case impartially. The four witnesses we propose have direct knowledge of why the aid to Ukraine was delayed. We must hear from them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately begin overhaul analysis of how to change plan 2014 now that $1.5m is secured in soon-to-pass spending deal; senators call for analysis to get underway ASAP to address plan 2014 faults before flooding season hits and more vital property is damaged Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Nice try. I've been tough on the Chinese Communist Party my entire career. I didn't support the TPP despite President Obama's entreaties because it wasn't tough enough on China. I stay tough on China. You caved... as usual." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Bicameral Group of Colleagues Request that Inspector General Review FEMA's Faltering Efforts to Rebuild Vieques' Closed Health Care Facility Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Meeks announce final national defense bill expected to pass next week authorizes massive $91m in funding for expansion and renovation at National Guard readiness center at Jamaica Armory in Queens, New York; projects will modernize infrastructure, enhance readiness Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Reports say Pres. Trump sold out for a temporary, unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans We've heard this song & dance from China before Yet again Pres. Trump can't be relied on to do the right thing--even when his statements were pointing in the right direction" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services - Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "383 years. That's how long our service members in the U.S. National Guard have been protecting our country. And we couldn't be more proud of them. Happy Birthday, @USNationalGuard!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has sold out for a temporary and unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans. Once again, President Trump cannot be relied upon to the do the right thing for American workers and businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Following Their Push, Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins Announce National Defense Bill Authorizes New, Critical Funding For National Maritime Heritage Grant Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon.Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Gardner, Rubio, McGovern, and 45 Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Expand Sanctions in Response to China's Mass Internment of Uighurs Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Our dependence on pharmaceutical imports from China could pose serious national security & public health risks I'm asking @USGAO to investigate the U.S. pharmaceutical market's dependence on China & to assess US capability to manufacture our own finished pharmaceutical products" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Strength is the only way to win with the Chinese Communist Party. Without a strong agreement in place, President Xi will continue to direct an array of predatory trade and other economic tactics that severely undermine American workers and businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Schumer secures Fentanyl Sanctions Act in national defense bill; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill, authored by schumer, will hold china & other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking & includes more tools for law enforcement Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to champion with @SenatorMenendez the long overdue passage of this resolution to formalize full American recognition of the Armenian genocide. It is our sacred duty to speak out against the genocidal terrors of the past & for those victims who cannot speak themselves." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This Halloween, our state, from one corner to the other, saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, tempestuous winds I am pleased the admin heeded our call for federal disaster aid, which is absolutely critical for Upstate communities to recover and rebuild" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation Supporting Female Service Members Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 20, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce that following their push, U.S.--Israeli cooperative missile defense programs to receive $500 million in federal funds Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Trump Declares New York Disaster Declaration Following Stefanik Advocacy Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 20, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce record-setting $90 million in security funding for nonprofit organizations; included in final, bipartisan fed budget deal, surge in funds is 50% more than last year Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Representatives Wilson, Sherrill, Kelly, Luria, Stefanik, and Stivers Introduce Body Armor for Females Modernization Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Letter to USTR on Beginning Trade Deal Negotiations with Taiwan Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act Rep.Gregory Meeks
Dec. 19, 2019 Statement from congressman Joe Morelle on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their push, $80 million in funding for Rochester laser lab in just-passed bi-partisan appropriations bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Stefanik Applauds House Passage of USMCA Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Grothman's Letter to Sec. DeVos Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their relentless advocacy & the administration's previous plan to cut vital funding to NY schools, bipartisan spending bill includes +$1.4b in impact aid funding--a $40 million increase--to provide critical resources for schools on federal land, including those near West Point, Ft. Drum & native American lands Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tonko Votes Against USMCA for Failure to Address Climate Change Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 18, 2019 Tonko Votes in Support of Impeachment Resolution Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senate Democrats Urge President Trump to Establish And Execute a Serious Diplomatic Plan To Secure Path To Denuclearization For North Korea Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Stefanik Statement on Articles of Impeachment Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 17, 2019 Meng Statement on Government Spending Package Rep.Grace Meng
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Nadler & Lofgren Send Letter Warning DHS of Improper Training Materials Related to Safe-Third Country Agreement with Guatemala Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce $665 million in just-reached Fed budget deal for anti-terrorism funding NYPD needs to keep us safe in & around NYC Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Dingell Leads Call to Extend, Re-designate Temporary Protected Status for Yemen Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi announce over $272m for Rome Lab in soon-to-pass bipartisan spending package; includes additional spending to further revolutionary study of quantum computing and artificial intelligence; officials say funding boost will supercharge world-class capabilities Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Americans want a fair trial for President Trump. The witnesses we proposed have direct knowledge of why the aid to Ukraine was delayed. The records we proposed--including e-mails between key officials--are directly related to the charges brought by the House." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, and General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Schumer, Gillibrand and Maloney Urge Air National Guard to Select Stewart Air National Guard Base as Site of New Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Americans want a fair trial for President Trump. 7 in 10 say his top aides should testify. The witnesses we proposed have direct knowledge of why the aid to Ukraine was delayed. We must hear from them, and we must see the documents we requested." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their year+ of advocacy, soon-to-pass bipartisan budget deal includes $44 million for new top-priority railhead & UAV hangar at Fort Drum; senators say projects will modernize base infrastructure, enhance readiness & boost the north country economy Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Brindisi Joins Sherrill Manufacturing and Announces Next Steps on SPOONSS Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate hasn't debated legislation to expand background checks. The Senate hasn't debated legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Republican Leadership has refused to work with us on bipartisan solutions to secure our elections. Sen. McConnell: It's past time to act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Files Judiciary Committee Impeachment Report Ahead of House Vote on Impeachment Articles House Judiciary Committee produces report of the evidentiary and legal basis for charging President Trump with two articles of impeachment for committing 'high Crimes and Misdemeanors' Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge President Trump To Oppose China's Bid To Lead The U.N. World Intellectual Property Org., Say China's Repeated Violations Of Intellectual Property Protections Disqualifying Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "A fair trial is one in which the Senators get all of the facts and one that allows them adjudicate the case impartially. The four witnesses we propose have direct knowledge of why the aid to Ukraine was delayed. We must hear from them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately begin overhaul analysis of how to change plan 2014 now that $1.5m is secured in soon-to-pass spending deal; senators call for analysis to get underway ASAP to address plan 2014 faults before flooding season hits and more vital property is damaged Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Nice try. I've been tough on the Chinese Communist Party my entire career. I didn't support the TPP despite President Obama's entreaties because it wasn't tough enough on China. I stay tough on China. You caved... as usual." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Bicameral Group of Colleagues Request that Inspector General Review FEMA's Faltering Efforts to Rebuild Vieques' Closed Health Care Facility Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Meeks announce final national defense bill expected to pass next week authorizes massive $91m in funding for expansion and renovation at National Guard readiness center at Jamaica Armory in Queens, New York; projects will modernize infrastructure, enhance readiness Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Reports say Pres. Trump sold out for a temporary, unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans We've heard this song & dance from China before Yet again Pres. Trump can't be relied on to do the right thing--even when his statements were pointing in the right direction" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services - Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "383 years. That's how long our service members in the U.S. National Guard have been protecting our country. And we couldn't be more proud of them. Happy Birthday, @USNationalGuard!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has sold out for a temporary and unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans. Once again, President Trump cannot be relied upon to the do the right thing for American workers and businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Following Their Push, Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins Announce National Defense Bill Authorizes New, Critical Funding For National Maritime Heritage Grant Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon.Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Gardner, Rubio, McGovern, and 45 Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Expand Sanctions in Response to China's Mass Internment of Uighurs Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Our dependence on pharmaceutical imports from China could pose serious national security & public health risks I'm asking @USGAO to investigate the U.S. pharmaceutical market's dependence on China & to assess US capability to manufacture our own finished pharmaceutical products" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Strength is the only way to win with the Chinese Communist Party. Without a strong agreement in place, President Xi will continue to direct an array of predatory trade and other economic tactics that severely undermine American workers and businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Schumer secures Fentanyl Sanctions Act in national defense bill; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill, authored by schumer, will hold china & other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking & includes more tools for law enforcement Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to champion with @SenatorMenendez the long overdue passage of this resolution to formalize full American recognition of the Armenian genocide. It is our sacred duty to speak out against the genocidal terrors of the past & for those victims who cannot speak themselves." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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