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July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 22, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Trump Effort To Ban Undocumented Immigrants From Being Counted In 2020 Census Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - House Democrats Call for Resignation of Dangerous USAID Political Appointee Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We're in a national crisis. The disarray on the Republican side has real consequences. Americans will suffer unnecessary pain and uncertainty because of it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Manhattan Times - Opinion: 10 for the 13th: What a few minutes on the Census will mean for our district Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "This order isn't worth the paper it's printed on. It will be struck down by the courts. Attempting to weaponize the Census for political gain is yet another racially driven attack by a president who wrongly views immigrants as the enemy, when they're a vital part of our society." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "This heartless order will only stoke fear and deprive already underfunded communities across America of much-needed federal resources across all of government, including education, transportation, infrastructure, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "When the White House coronavirus briefings resume, President Trump should not take the podium. Every time he takes the podium he's a threat to public health." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump can't even model good behavior and consistently encourage Americans to wear a mask. Every time he takes the podium, he's a threat to public health. We are living through one the greatest failures of presidential leadership in our country's history." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Letter to Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States, and Peter T. Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on Trump Administration to Help Secure Access to PPE to Conduct November Election Safely During Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 21, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Condemn Trump Memo Excluding Undocumented Immigrants From Census Apportionment Count Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau - Raskin Joins Grijalva in Demanding Answers, Action Plan from Trump Admin on Puerto Rico's Critically Low Census Response Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We cannot keep waiting. We need to act now, for people, for families, for workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: U.S. Post Offices, including those throughout Upstate NY, could be forced to shut their doors unless they get an immediate infusion of funds; senator vows to fight for critically-needed $25b in "COVID-4' so they can remain open; fight to keep them open begins this week Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "From his very early days, John Lewis was a man on a mission, who treated every person he met with kindness and grace Who forcefully, but gently, led us all to do more and do better As we mourn this loss--we must also celebrate the monumental contributions of a true American hero" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Jayapal Responds to Corrupt Takeover of COVID-19 Data Collection and Reporting Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 17, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Gregory Meeks
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To USPS: Millions of Americans are relying on you to ensure their votes count--especially amid COVID We need to know your plan to ensure election mail is delivered without delay From @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenatorCarper , @SenBrianSchatz , @SenBooker , & me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Eshoo Leads 83 Democrats Demanding Answers On COVID-19 Data Reporting Change Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "There should be an immediate investigation by the Inspectors General at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security into this abomination." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to let expanded unemployment benefits expire on July 31. More than 50 million American workers are out of a job. What is wrong with Mitch and the boys? We're sick of the legislative malpractice. Do. Your. Job." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to Louis Dejoy, Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service - Carper, Colleagues Call For Disclosure Of Postal Service Plan To Maintain Integrity Of U.S. Election Infrastructure Ahead of Anticipated Influx of Mail-In Ballots During November 2020 Elections Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 16, 2020 "The Squad' Calls for Reductions to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Budget Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 13, 2020 Letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray - Pelosi, Schumer, Schiff, Warner Send Letter to FBI Director Requesting Defensive Counterintelligence Briefing for All Members Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Senior House Democrats Call on Secretary Ross to Immediately Withdraw Unprecedented Political Appointees at Census Bureau Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 13, 2020 House Judiciary Committee Releases Transcript of Interview with Former SDNY Prosecutor Geoffrey Berman Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Delgado, Tonko Lead NY Delegation Demanding Answers on Food Box Failures Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "When the biggest liar who ever occupied the Oval Office is saying everyone is a liar, you know he is afraid of the truth." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Stop playing games Mitch. Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. NOW." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 10, 2020 Chairs Nadler and Maloney Statement on Roger Stone Commutation Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "The American ideal of equal justice under the law is once again being undermined by a lawless president who regards the Justice Department as his personal plaything. By refusing to hold President Trump accountable, the Republican Party bears responsibility for his lawlessness." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than 3 million Americans infected by the coronavirus. Over 50 million workers newly unemployed. State budgets are collapsing throughout the country. Now would be a good time for the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 9, 2020 Judiciary Committee Releases Key Takeaways from Interview with Former SDNY Prosecutor Geoffrey Berman Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "No matter how much he wishes it to be true, President Trump is not king." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "In a devastating blow to President Trump and his enablers in the Republican party, the Supreme Court today upheld a fundamental tenet of our democracy that no one is above the law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court has ruled. America is not a monarchy. Trump is not a King. There is no doctrine of absolute immunity from Congressional subpoenas. The American people WILL get to see the President's tax returns one way or the other." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today's awful ruling makes clear the Trump-Republican attacks on women's health are far from over. Up to 126,000 women could lose contraceptive coverage because of the Trump administration's efforts. Senate Democrats will not stop fighting to protect your health care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Tucker Carlson are clearly intimidated by strong female leaders like my friend @SenDuckworth . She has more honor and love for our country in her pinky finger than they'll ever have." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2020 Nadler & Cohen Statement on SCOTUS Decision Weakening Birth Control Protections Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date Title Politician
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 22, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Trump Effort To Ban Undocumented Immigrants From Being Counted In 2020 Census Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - House Democrats Call for Resignation of Dangerous USAID Political Appointee Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We're in a national crisis. The disarray on the Republican side has real consequences. Americans will suffer unnecessary pain and uncertainty because of it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Manhattan Times - Opinion: 10 for the 13th: What a few minutes on the Census will mean for our district Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "This order isn't worth the paper it's printed on. It will be struck down by the courts. Attempting to weaponize the Census for political gain is yet another racially driven attack by a president who wrongly views immigrants as the enemy, when they're a vital part of our society." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "This heartless order will only stoke fear and deprive already underfunded communities across America of much-needed federal resources across all of government, including education, transportation, infrastructure, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "When the White House coronavirus briefings resume, President Trump should not take the podium. Every time he takes the podium he's a threat to public health." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump can't even model good behavior and consistently encourage Americans to wear a mask. Every time he takes the podium, he's a threat to public health. We are living through one the greatest failures of presidential leadership in our country's history." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Letter to Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States, and Peter T. Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on Trump Administration to Help Secure Access to PPE to Conduct November Election Safely During Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 21, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Condemn Trump Memo Excluding Undocumented Immigrants From Census Apportionment Count Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau - Raskin Joins Grijalva in Demanding Answers, Action Plan from Trump Admin on Puerto Rico's Critically Low Census Response Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We cannot keep waiting. We need to act now, for people, for families, for workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: U.S. Post Offices, including those throughout Upstate NY, could be forced to shut their doors unless they get an immediate infusion of funds; senator vows to fight for critically-needed $25b in "COVID-4' so they can remain open; fight to keep them open begins this week Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "From his very early days, John Lewis was a man on a mission, who treated every person he met with kindness and grace Who forcefully, but gently, led us all to do more and do better As we mourn this loss--we must also celebrate the monumental contributions of a true American hero" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Jayapal Responds to Corrupt Takeover of COVID-19 Data Collection and Reporting Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 17, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep.Gregory Meeks
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To USPS: Millions of Americans are relying on you to ensure their votes count--especially amid COVID We need to know your plan to ensure election mail is delivered without delay From @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenatorCarper , @SenBrianSchatz , @SenBooker , & me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Eshoo Leads 83 Democrats Demanding Answers On COVID-19 Data Reporting Change Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "There should be an immediate investigation by the Inspectors General at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security into this abomination." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to let expanded unemployment benefits expire on July 31. More than 50 million American workers are out of a job. What is wrong with Mitch and the boys? We're sick of the legislative malpractice. Do. Your. Job." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to Louis Dejoy, Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service - Carper, Colleagues Call For Disclosure Of Postal Service Plan To Maintain Integrity Of U.S. Election Infrastructure Ahead of Anticipated Influx of Mail-In Ballots During November 2020 Elections Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 16, 2020 "The Squad' Calls for Reductions to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Budget Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 13, 2020 Letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray - Pelosi, Schumer, Schiff, Warner Send Letter to FBI Director Requesting Defensive Counterintelligence Briefing for All Members Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Senior House Democrats Call on Secretary Ross to Immediately Withdraw Unprecedented Political Appointees at Census Bureau Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 13, 2020 House Judiciary Committee Releases Transcript of Interview with Former SDNY Prosecutor Geoffrey Berman Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Delgado, Tonko Lead NY Delegation Demanding Answers on Food Box Failures Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "When the biggest liar who ever occupied the Oval Office is saying everyone is a liar, you know he is afraid of the truth." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Stop playing games Mitch. Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. NOW." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 10, 2020 Chairs Nadler and Maloney Statement on Roger Stone Commutation Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "The American ideal of equal justice under the law is once again being undermined by a lawless president who regards the Justice Department as his personal plaything. By refusing to hold President Trump accountable, the Republican Party bears responsibility for his lawlessness." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than 3 million Americans infected by the coronavirus. Over 50 million workers newly unemployed. State budgets are collapsing throughout the country. Now would be a good time for the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 9, 2020 Judiciary Committee Releases Key Takeaways from Interview with Former SDNY Prosecutor Geoffrey Berman Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "No matter how much he wishes it to be true, President Trump is not king." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "In a devastating blow to President Trump and his enablers in the Republican party, the Supreme Court today upheld a fundamental tenet of our democracy that no one is above the law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court has ruled. America is not a monarchy. Trump is not a King. There is no doctrine of absolute immunity from Congressional subpoenas. The American people WILL get to see the President's tax returns one way or the other." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today's awful ruling makes clear the Trump-Republican attacks on women's health are far from over. Up to 126,000 women could lose contraceptive coverage because of the Trump administration's efforts. Senate Democrats will not stop fighting to protect your health care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Tucker Carlson are clearly intimidated by strong female leaders like my friend @SenDuckworth . She has more honor and love for our country in her pinky finger than they'll ever have." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2020 Nadler & Cohen Statement on SCOTUS Decision Weakening Birth Control Protections Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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