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Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and Florida are bracing for a hurricane. @realDonaldTrump, stop raiding disaster funds and work to ensure FEMA is ready to help these Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Velázquez on Trump Puerto Rico Tweets Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 28, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on National Preparedness Month Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 28, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried LI homeowners, Schumer debuts flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing on LI in September Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Reed, Menendez, And Warner To President Trump: President Vladimir Putin And Russian Federation Must Not Be Readmitted To G7 Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Under no circumstances should Putin be invited to participate in the G7 until the Russian government undertakes demonstrable actions to show its willingness to behave responsibly both domestically and abroad." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's plan to divert money away from FEMA at the start of hurricane season to continue its efforts to separate & jail migrant families is backwards & cruel." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The @UofR's Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a trailblazer in research & plays a vital role in our national security. So happy that we were able to get NNSA Administrator Lisa Gordon-Hagerty on campus for a first-hand look at all of the amazing work that is taking place." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Butterfield hosts Congressmen David Price (NC-04) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) For North Carolina Immigration Forum Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "This weekend's G7 summit was another missed opportunity for @realDonaldTrump to show America's strength by unifying key global partners to address the numerous challenges facing our planet." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "While six world leaders came together to take action & decide on a $20 million aid package to fight the Amazon fires, President @realDonaldTrump skipped the meeting. It's time for the president to take the climate crisis seriously." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2019 Tweet - "To the people of Hong Kong: America hears you and stands with you. We support your fight to ensure your democratic and human rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Meng Issues Statement on Trump Administration's Plan to Scrap the Flores Settlement Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Putin does not belong at the G7 while it is still illegally occupying Crimea and it continues to conduct its other malign activities. @realDonaldTrump should stay focused on working with our allies at the G7 summit and not advocating for Putin and his oligarchs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "A classic Russian cover up. No one knows the potential health and environmental risks to Russia or the world. Putin must come clean. @realDonaldTrump must demand answers from Putin, and certainly shouldn't be attempting to welcome Putin back to the G7." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "It is a good thing that President @realDonaldTrump has backed off his rescission threat. The power of the purse is one of Congress's most fundamental responsibilities. I hope he has learned the lesson not to play games with the budget." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Venezuelans in the U.S. face a dangerous situation at home. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell & Senate Republicans are blocking a bipartisan bill to extend temporary protected status to them. We must vote to support Venezuelans fleeing violence & instability." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "It should surprise no one that the Chinese Communist Party is spreading propaganda to impose its will on Hong Kong. President @realDonaldTrump: You have to stand up to President Xi & for democratic rights. Beijing must face consequences for its actions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The cruelty of President @realDonaldTrump's administration knows no bounds." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's rudderless foreign policy all in a day: cancel a meeting with a NATO ally and invite Putin to a meeting he was kicked out of for illegally annexing Crimea." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Rep. Johnson, Colleagues Ask DOJ for Answers on Brazil Corruption & Persecution of Former President Lula da Silva Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Grijalva & Castro: DOL's New Guidance on U and T Visas will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Backing down on Huawei is a huge mistake. @realDonaldTrump himself has said numerous times and as recently as yesterday they are a national security threat, yet his administration keep finding ways to let them off the hook. Stay strong, Mr. President." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I will strongly oppose a US-UK trade deal that undermines the Good Friday Agreement. It has been 21 years of relative peace and shared prosperity. We must not turn back the clock to violence and polarization with a hard border." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2019 Tweet - "America hears the people of Hong Kong. President @realDonaldTrump: It is unacceptable that you are not standing up to President Xi as he intensifies his crackdown on democratic rights in Hong Kong. The Chinese Communist Party must face consequences." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Domestic terrorists target Blacks, Latinos, Jews, Muslims, immigrants & other vulnerable communities. Thankful for @NYGovCuomo's leadership in confronting this issue. The sick ideology of white supremacy must be eradicated. By. Any. Means. Necessary." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Adriano Espaillat statement on the decision to deny members of congress from entering Israel Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Denying entry to members of the United States Congress is a sign of weakness, not strength. It will only hurt the U.S.-Israel relationship and support for Israel in America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today is the 7th anniversary of DACA. Dreamers in New York and across America have worked to make our communities better. I'll keep fighting to #ProtectTheDream in Congress. @SenateMajLdr McConnell can't just leave this in his legislative graveyard." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm thankful that the first responders in Philadelphia are going to make a full recovery. The Senate must honor their bravery with action to make our communities safer. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. #EnoughIsEnough" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "30 years ago before Tiananmen Square, the Chinese Communist Party tried to lay the groundwork through propaganda for a brutal crack down. That's happening again now. @realDonaldTrump: We must stand up for the people of Hong Kong. Beijing must face consequences for its actions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senators Schumer And Leahy Call On President Trump To Fully Withdraw $5 Billion Budget Request For Expensive, Ineffective Border Wall, Instead Use Requested Funds For Other Pressing Needs, Such As Proven Initiatives To Address Threat Of Gun Violence And White Supremacist Extremism Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Presidents come and go. Congress will endure. The Likud government's decision to capitulate to a malignant narcissist (so-called President) and exclude two members of the House from visiting Israel is a sign of weakness, not strength. It should be REVERSED IMMEDIATELY." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 15, 2019 Nadler Statement on Israeli Government's Decision to Deny Entry to Two Members of Congress Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin Calls For Investigation Of Trump Admin's Efforts To Use Eminent Domain To Seize Privately Held Land To Build Border Wall Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Dear President @realDonaldTrump: Instead of requesting $5 billion for your ineffective, expensive border wall, let's use that money to address other pressing issues like the dual scourges of gun violence and white supremacist extremism." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that President @realDonaldTrump is not standing up to Beijing as it intensifies its crackdown on human rights in Hong Kong. He needs to make it clear that America stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Hong Kong who want democracy and freedom." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019 Nadler & Lofgren Statement on DOJ Petition to Decertify the National Association of Immigration Judges Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Instead of requesting $5 billion for your ineffective, expensive border wall, let's use that money to address threats like violent white supremacist extremism and gun violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 At the Center for Internet Security, the Nation's Frontline of Cyber-Defense, Schumer Launches a Major Push to Secure American Elections from Foreign Interference; Senator Says American Democracy Needs to Be More Secure than Ever, Urges Congress to Get Significant Resources to State & Local Election Boards Upstate ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Meng Issues Statement on Public Charge Rule Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 12, 2019 Nadler & Lofgren Criticize New DHS Rule to Restrict Immigration of Working Class Families Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Putin is not going to stop trying to interfere in our elections. We need action, not excuses. Tell @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put election security legislation on the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Two years after the deadly Charlottesville rally it has only become more clear how much more we must do to fight hate in our country. We honor all those who were injured and killed by continuing the fight against bigotry and white supremacy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 11, 2019 Schumer Announces Bill to Require FBI Permission Before Civilians Can Get Sophisticated Body Armor; Shocking Ease by Which Those Intent on Doing Evil Are Able to Acquire Advanced Armor Must Be Changed Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2019 Tweet - "The ease with which those intent on doing evil are able to get advanced body armor is shocking. In addition to the House-passed background checks bill, it's time to require anyone seeking sophisticated body armor to get sign-off from the FBI." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and Florida are bracing for a hurricane. @realDonaldTrump, stop raiding disaster funds and work to ensure FEMA is ready to help these Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Velázquez on Trump Puerto Rico Tweets Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 28, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on National Preparedness Month Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 28, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried LI homeowners, Schumer debuts flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing on LI in September Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Reed, Menendez, And Warner To President Trump: President Vladimir Putin And Russian Federation Must Not Be Readmitted To G7 Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Under no circumstances should Putin be invited to participate in the G7 until the Russian government undertakes demonstrable actions to show its willingness to behave responsibly both domestically and abroad." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's plan to divert money away from FEMA at the start of hurricane season to continue its efforts to separate & jail migrant families is backwards & cruel." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The @UofR's Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a trailblazer in research & plays a vital role in our national security. So happy that we were able to get NNSA Administrator Lisa Gordon-Hagerty on campus for a first-hand look at all of the amazing work that is taking place." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Butterfield hosts Congressmen David Price (NC-04) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) For North Carolina Immigration Forum Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "This weekend's G7 summit was another missed opportunity for @realDonaldTrump to show America's strength by unifying key global partners to address the numerous challenges facing our planet." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "While six world leaders came together to take action & decide on a $20 million aid package to fight the Amazon fires, President @realDonaldTrump skipped the meeting. It's time for the president to take the climate crisis seriously." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2019 Tweet - "To the people of Hong Kong: America hears you and stands with you. We support your fight to ensure your democratic and human rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 Meng Issues Statement on Trump Administration's Plan to Scrap the Flores Settlement Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Putin does not belong at the G7 while it is still illegally occupying Crimea and it continues to conduct its other malign activities. @realDonaldTrump should stay focused on working with our allies at the G7 summit and not advocating for Putin and his oligarchs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "A classic Russian cover up. No one knows the potential health and environmental risks to Russia or the world. Putin must come clean. @realDonaldTrump must demand answers from Putin, and certainly shouldn't be attempting to welcome Putin back to the G7." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "It is a good thing that President @realDonaldTrump has backed off his rescission threat. The power of the purse is one of Congress's most fundamental responsibilities. I hope he has learned the lesson not to play games with the budget." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Venezuelans in the U.S. face a dangerous situation at home. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell & Senate Republicans are blocking a bipartisan bill to extend temporary protected status to them. We must vote to support Venezuelans fleeing violence & instability." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "It should surprise no one that the Chinese Communist Party is spreading propaganda to impose its will on Hong Kong. President @realDonaldTrump: You have to stand up to President Xi & for democratic rights. Beijing must face consequences for its actions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The cruelty of President @realDonaldTrump's administration knows no bounds." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's rudderless foreign policy all in a day: cancel a meeting with a NATO ally and invite Putin to a meeting he was kicked out of for illegally annexing Crimea." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Rep. Johnson, Colleagues Ask DOJ for Answers on Brazil Corruption & Persecution of Former President Lula da Silva Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Grijalva & Castro: DOL's New Guidance on U and T Visas will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Backing down on Huawei is a huge mistake. @realDonaldTrump himself has said numerous times and as recently as yesterday they are a national security threat, yet his administration keep finding ways to let them off the hook. Stay strong, Mr. President." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I will strongly oppose a US-UK trade deal that undermines the Good Friday Agreement. It has been 21 years of relative peace and shared prosperity. We must not turn back the clock to violence and polarization with a hard border." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2019 Tweet - "America hears the people of Hong Kong. President @realDonaldTrump: It is unacceptable that you are not standing up to President Xi as he intensifies his crackdown on democratic rights in Hong Kong. The Chinese Communist Party must face consequences." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Domestic terrorists target Blacks, Latinos, Jews, Muslims, immigrants & other vulnerable communities. Thankful for @NYGovCuomo's leadership in confronting this issue. The sick ideology of white supremacy must be eradicated. By. Any. Means. Necessary." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Adriano Espaillat statement on the decision to deny members of congress from entering Israel Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Denying entry to members of the United States Congress is a sign of weakness, not strength. It will only hurt the U.S.-Israel relationship and support for Israel in America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today is the 7th anniversary of DACA. Dreamers in New York and across America have worked to make our communities better. I'll keep fighting to #ProtectTheDream in Congress. @SenateMajLdr McConnell can't just leave this in his legislative graveyard." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm thankful that the first responders in Philadelphia are going to make a full recovery. The Senate must honor their bravery with action to make our communities safer. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. #EnoughIsEnough" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "30 years ago before Tiananmen Square, the Chinese Communist Party tried to lay the groundwork through propaganda for a brutal crack down. That's happening again now. @realDonaldTrump: We must stand up for the people of Hong Kong. Beijing must face consequences for its actions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senators Schumer And Leahy Call On President Trump To Fully Withdraw $5 Billion Budget Request For Expensive, Ineffective Border Wall, Instead Use Requested Funds For Other Pressing Needs, Such As Proven Initiatives To Address Threat Of Gun Violence And White Supremacist Extremism Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Presidents come and go. Congress will endure. The Likud government's decision to capitulate to a malignant narcissist (so-called President) and exclude two members of the House from visiting Israel is a sign of weakness, not strength. It should be REVERSED IMMEDIATELY." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 15, 2019 Nadler Statement on Israeli Government's Decision to Deny Entry to Two Members of Congress Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin Calls For Investigation Of Trump Admin's Efforts To Use Eminent Domain To Seize Privately Held Land To Build Border Wall Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Dear President @realDonaldTrump: Instead of requesting $5 billion for your ineffective, expensive border wall, let's use that money to address other pressing issues like the dual scourges of gun violence and white supremacist extremism." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that President @realDonaldTrump is not standing up to Beijing as it intensifies its crackdown on human rights in Hong Kong. He needs to make it clear that America stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Hong Kong who want democracy and freedom." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019 Nadler & Lofgren Statement on DOJ Petition to Decertify the National Association of Immigration Judges Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Instead of requesting $5 billion for your ineffective, expensive border wall, let's use that money to address threats like violent white supremacist extremism and gun violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 At the Center for Internet Security, the Nation's Frontline of Cyber-Defense, Schumer Launches a Major Push to Secure American Elections from Foreign Interference; Senator Says American Democracy Needs to Be More Secure than Ever, Urges Congress to Get Significant Resources to State & Local Election Boards Upstate ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Meng Issues Statement on Public Charge Rule Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 12, 2019 Nadler & Lofgren Criticize New DHS Rule to Restrict Immigration of Working Class Families Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Putin is not going to stop trying to interfere in our elections. We need action, not excuses. Tell @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put election security legislation on the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Two years after the deadly Charlottesville rally it has only become more clear how much more we must do to fight hate in our country. We honor all those who were injured and killed by continuing the fight against bigotry and white supremacy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 11, 2019 Schumer Announces Bill to Require FBI Permission Before Civilians Can Get Sophisticated Body Armor; Shocking Ease by Which Those Intent on Doing Evil Are Able to Acquire Advanced Armor Must Be Changed Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2019 Tweet - "The ease with which those intent on doing evil are able to get advanced body armor is shocking. In addition to the House-passed background checks bill, it's time to require anyone seeking sophisticated body armor to get sign-off from the FBI." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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