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Dec. 16, 2021 Tonko Cheers Biden-Harris Plan to Remove Lead from Homes & Water Systems Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to say that the Senate has sent the ACT for ALS Act to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. This historic legislation will transform research into ALS and spur the discovery of new treatments and cures for ALS patients." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Get vaccinated--and boosted--as soon as possible." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to pass #BuildBackBetter to: --Create jobs --Lower costs --Fight the climate crisis --Keep more money in people's pockets --And so much more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to pass the Build Back Better Act to create jobs, lower costs, fight climate change, and keep more money in people's pockets." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2021 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Issues Statement on Statewide Mask Mandate Rep. Claudia Tenney
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "I was so honored to be with the Greater NYC Black Nurses Association today! @GNYCBNA members have fought hard for us in this pandemic, and we won't stop fighting for them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Let's be clear, if this were the Republicans, it would be the front page of every #NY21 newspaper. The Saratoga County Democrat Chair must resign. He is a disgrace." Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2021 Stefanik Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "My Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate." Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - CAPITO, MANCHIN URGE SENATE TO DELAY MEDICARE PAYMENT CUTS TO HELP WEST VIRGINIA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Storms that we used to label "once-in-a-century" now slam us year after year. We're working to pass Build Back Better to fight the climate crisis, lower emissions, make communities more resistant to disasters, and protect our planet for the next generation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "We're the only developed nation without national paid family & medical leave standards for all families We're 1 of only 7 countries in the world to not guarantee paid leave for new moms I'm working hard for national, comprehensive paid family & medical leave in #BuildBackBetter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden is putting the full might of his admin behind clean, sustainable products and services to ensure the federal government achieves net-zero emissions by 2050. Build Back Better is a key part of how we will get there. We are committed to getting it done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Get vaccinated. Get boosted. And stay safe." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate GOP plan to push an anti-vaccine proposal to overturn @POTUS 's vaccine requirements for businesses. No. We're in the middle of a health crisis. We can't take away critical tools that can help us end the pandemic, but that's what the GOP proposal would do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Creating Jobs, lowering costs, fighting climate change, and keeping more money in people's pockets--these are things Americans want and what Americans need, and it's what Build Back Better does. Senate Democrats are working to get these things done before Christmas." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rush Leads 25-Member Letter Urging Pelosi to Stop CMS Cuts for Specialty Providers in End-of-Year Package Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Opposing CMS Vaccine Mandate Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Brenda Mallory, Chair Council on Environmental Quality - End Government Purchase of Products with PFAS Contamination Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Dec. 5, 2021 As Omicron Cases Are Detected In New York, Gillibrand Pushes For Creation Of Covid-19 And Pandemic Response Centers Of Excellence To Prepare For Future Variants And Help Prevent Public Health Emergencies Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "With Omicron, expanding access to at-home tests ASAP is critical. As the admin preps to require insurers to reimburse for at-home tests: American Rescue Plan funds can foot the cost for a surge of FREE at-home tests in the meantime to community health centers for distribution." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to help celebrate 25 years of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin of Queens and Long Island. So many have been on the front lines of this COVID public health crisis, and we won't stop fighting for them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2021 Schumer: A Key to Controlling Omicron is the At-Home Test; Senator Urges Surge of At Home Tests to New York Community Health Centers & Mobile Sites so People Can Just Pick One Up--And They Should Be Free for Everyone Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2021 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Get vaccinated. And get your booster. It's the best protection against hospitalization and death from COVID." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "With the historic $15 billion we passed in the infrastructure bill to remove toxic lead pipes across the country, we will make huge progress toward creating a #LeadFreeNY." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $5.7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Syracuse University & Oneida County's COVID Response Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The best protection against hospitalization and death from COVID is getting vaccinated. So to New Yorkers and Americans: Get vaccinated. And get the booster." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Lowering child care costs and making pre-K universally accessible Cutting taxes for parents and families Taking bold steps to fight the climate crisis Build Back Better will be largest investment in the American people we've seen in generations" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2021 Following Their Continued Advocacy, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Creates First-Ever Program to Revitalize Upstate NY Communities Divided by Highways; Senators Say $1 Billion for Reconnecting Communities Key First Step in Addressing Historic Inequities in Addressing Historic Inequities & Increasing Investment in Disadvantaged Areas Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "We've lost over 100,000 Americans to overdose in just 12 months. NYers of all backgrounds are united in a vision of a NY free from overdose, grounded in evidence, compassion, and care. Thank you to the leadership of NY groups like @VOCALNewYork , @DPA_NY , and @EndOverdoseNY ." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "We secured a historic $15B in the infrastructure bill we passed to remove toxic lead pipes in NY and the US. I stood with @NydiaVelazquez , labor unions, and environmental justice groups to explain how with this $$$ we can GET THE LEAD OUT and create thousands of union jobs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Build Back Better represents the largest investment in the American people in generations. We will make child care and pre-K more affordable. We will fight against the climate crisis. We will bring costs under control. We will create the jobs of tomorrow." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Get vaccinated. And get your booster." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2021 Tweet - "I've long pushed for expanded US investment in electric vehicle infrastructure The infrastructure bill delivers over $12B to build out EV charging infrastructure & purchase electric transit, school buses--meaning more accessible EV chargers & less air pollution across NY & the US" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Seniors Access to Innovative Medical Devices Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $500,000 In Federal Funding For Substance Use Disorder Recovery Services In Delaware And Otsego Counties Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "I worked with @RepBowman to secure a nearly $12M RAISE Grant for New Rochelle. This will transform the unfinished Memorial Highway into open green space, reconnect the community to the downtown, and improve access to new job opportunities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2021 García, Correa, Espaillat Statement Following House Vote on the Historic Build Back Better Act Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer Statement On The House Passage Of The Historic Build Back Better Act Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2021 LaHood, Dingell, Joyce, Tonko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Fish and Wildlife Restoration in the Great Lakes Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden just sent the Kigali Treaty to phase down HFCs to the Senate for ratification. Phasing out HFCs will go a long way in fighting climate change--HFCs are a potent greenhouse gas, and U.S. industries are already leading the way in manufacturing alternatives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Build Back Better will help fight the climate crisis with investments in our economy to create good-paying jobs and spur a green, industrial revolution while lowering the cost of energy for Americans I stood with @LCVoters , @ClimatePower , & more today as we work to get this done" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Build Back Better will finally empower Medicare to directly negotiate drug prices and lower costs for millions of seniors and American families for vital drugs like insulin, cancer treatments, and so much more. This is so important, and we're working to pass it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Congressional Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Require Vaccination Or Negative Test For Airline Travelers As Holidays Approach Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
Nov. 12, 2021 Senator Gillibrand Announces An Additional $750 Million In American Rescue Plan Dollars Will Be Provided To New York's Basic Health Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 12, 2021 Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Decline Breast Cancer Screening in Covid-era Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Today at Brookdale Hospital, I joined @RepYvetteClarke , the Olori Sisterhood, and many of NYC's leading black women in health care as we work together to pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act in Build Back Better." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 16, 2021 Tonko Cheers Biden-Harris Plan to Remove Lead from Homes & Water Systems Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to say that the Senate has sent the ACT for ALS Act to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. This historic legislation will transform research into ALS and spur the discovery of new treatments and cures for ALS patients." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Get vaccinated--and boosted--as soon as possible." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to pass #BuildBackBetter to: --Create jobs --Lower costs --Fight the climate crisis --Keep more money in people's pockets --And so much more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to pass the Build Back Better Act to create jobs, lower costs, fight climate change, and keep more money in people's pockets." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2021 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Issues Statement on Statewide Mask Mandate Rep.Claudia Tenney
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "I was so honored to be with the Greater NYC Black Nurses Association today! @GNYCBNA members have fought hard for us in this pandemic, and we won't stop fighting for them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Let's be clear, if this were the Republicans, it would be the front page of every #NY21 newspaper. The Saratoga County Democrat Chair must resign. He is a disgrace." Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2021 Stefanik Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "My Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate." Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - CAPITO, MANCHIN URGE SENATE TO DELAY MEDICARE PAYMENT CUTS TO HELP WEST VIRGINIA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Storms that we used to label "once-in-a-century" now slam us year after year. We're working to pass Build Back Better to fight the climate crisis, lower emissions, make communities more resistant to disasters, and protect our planet for the next generation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "We're the only developed nation without national paid family & medical leave standards for all families We're 1 of only 7 countries in the world to not guarantee paid leave for new moms I'm working hard for national, comprehensive paid family & medical leave in #BuildBackBetter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden is putting the full might of his admin behind clean, sustainable products and services to ensure the federal government achieves net-zero emissions by 2050. Build Back Better is a key part of how we will get there. We are committed to getting it done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Get vaccinated. Get boosted. And stay safe." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate GOP plan to push an anti-vaccine proposal to overturn @POTUS 's vaccine requirements for businesses. No. We're in the middle of a health crisis. We can't take away critical tools that can help us end the pandemic, but that's what the GOP proposal would do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Creating Jobs, lowering costs, fighting climate change, and keeping more money in people's pockets--these are things Americans want and what Americans need, and it's what Build Back Better does. Senate Democrats are working to get these things done before Christmas." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rush Leads 25-Member Letter Urging Pelosi to Stop CMS Cuts for Specialty Providers in End-of-Year Package Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Opposing CMS Vaccine Mandate Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Brenda Mallory, Chair Council on Environmental Quality - End Government Purchase of Products with PFAS Contamination Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Dec. 5, 2021 As Omicron Cases Are Detected In New York, Gillibrand Pushes For Creation Of Covid-19 And Pandemic Response Centers Of Excellence To Prepare For Future Variants And Help Prevent Public Health Emergencies Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "With Omicron, expanding access to at-home tests ASAP is critical. As the admin preps to require insurers to reimburse for at-home tests: American Rescue Plan funds can foot the cost for a surge of FREE at-home tests in the meantime to community health centers for distribution." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to help celebrate 25 years of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin of Queens and Long Island. So many have been on the front lines of this COVID public health crisis, and we won't stop fighting for them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2021 Schumer: A Key to Controlling Omicron is the At-Home Test; Senator Urges Surge of At Home Tests to New York Community Health Centers & Mobile Sites so People Can Just Pick One Up--And They Should Be Free for Everyone Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2021 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Get vaccinated. And get your booster. It's the best protection against hospitalization and death from COVID." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "With the historic $15 billion we passed in the infrastructure bill to remove toxic lead pipes across the country, we will make huge progress toward creating a #LeadFreeNY." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $5.7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Syracuse University & Oneida County's COVID Response Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The best protection against hospitalization and death from COVID is getting vaccinated. So to New Yorkers and Americans: Get vaccinated. And get the booster." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Lowering child care costs and making pre-K universally accessible Cutting taxes for parents and families Taking bold steps to fight the climate crisis Build Back Better will be largest investment in the American people we've seen in generations" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2021 Following Their Continued Advocacy, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Creates First-Ever Program to Revitalize Upstate NY Communities Divided by Highways; Senators Say $1 Billion for Reconnecting Communities Key First Step in Addressing Historic Inequities in Addressing Historic Inequities & Increasing Investment in Disadvantaged Areas Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "We've lost over 100,000 Americans to overdose in just 12 months. NYers of all backgrounds are united in a vision of a NY free from overdose, grounded in evidence, compassion, and care. Thank you to the leadership of NY groups like @VOCALNewYork , @DPA_NY , and @EndOverdoseNY ." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "We secured a historic $15B in the infrastructure bill we passed to remove toxic lead pipes in NY and the US. I stood with @NydiaVelazquez , labor unions, and environmental justice groups to explain how with this $$$ we can GET THE LEAD OUT and create thousands of union jobs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Build Back Better represents the largest investment in the American people in generations. We will make child care and pre-K more affordable. We will fight against the climate crisis. We will bring costs under control. We will create the jobs of tomorrow." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Get vaccinated. And get your booster." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2021 Tweet - "I've long pushed for expanded US investment in electric vehicle infrastructure The infrastructure bill delivers over $12B to build out EV charging infrastructure & purchase electric transit, school buses--meaning more accessible EV chargers & less air pollution across NY & the US" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Seniors Access to Innovative Medical Devices Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $500,000 In Federal Funding For Substance Use Disorder Recovery Services In Delaware And Otsego Counties Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "I worked with @RepBowman to secure a nearly $12M RAISE Grant for New Rochelle. This will transform the unfinished Memorial Highway into open green space, reconnect the community to the downtown, and improve access to new job opportunities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2021 García, Correa, Espaillat Statement Following House Vote on the Historic Build Back Better Act Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Majority Leader Schumer Statement On The House Passage Of The Historic Build Back Better Act Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2021 LaHood, Dingell, Joyce, Tonko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Fish and Wildlife Restoration in the Great Lakes Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden just sent the Kigali Treaty to phase down HFCs to the Senate for ratification. Phasing out HFCs will go a long way in fighting climate change--HFCs are a potent greenhouse gas, and U.S. industries are already leading the way in manufacturing alternatives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Build Back Better will help fight the climate crisis with investments in our economy to create good-paying jobs and spur a green, industrial revolution while lowering the cost of energy for Americans I stood with @LCVoters , @ClimatePower , & more today as we work to get this done" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Build Back Better will finally empower Medicare to directly negotiate drug prices and lower costs for millions of seniors and American families for vital drugs like insulin, cancer treatments, and so much more. This is so important, and we're working to pass it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Congressional Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Require Vaccination Or Negative Test For Airline Travelers As Holidays Approach Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
Nov. 12, 2021 Senator Gillibrand Announces An Additional $750 Million In American Rescue Plan Dollars Will Be Provided To New York's Basic Health Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 12, 2021 Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Decline Breast Cancer Screening in Covid-era Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Today at Brookdale Hospital, I joined @RepYvetteClarke , the Olori Sisterhood, and many of NYC's leading black women in health care as we work together to pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act in Build Back Better." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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