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May 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer wants answers on TSA plan to take temperature of fliers at airports before it's implemented; senator wants to know "who' will lead effort, airports involved, what it means for travelers & when it might begin, among other questions; early answers & info will be critical to determine if/how it will work
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "In the middle of this public health crisis and economic disaster, Senate Republicans are acting like the conspiracy caucus. We need to focus on helping Americans. But Senate Republicans are holding sham hearings and turning committee rooms into studios for Fox News."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. James McPherson, Under Secretary of the Army, and Lieutenant General Darrell Williams, Dir. of the Defense Logistics Agency - Following revelation of 58,000 gallons PFAS foam heading from Navy base to Norlite this week to be burned, Schumer, in letter and personal call to Navy Sec., pushes for immediate halt in toxic shipment and suspension of contract; despite local moratorium banning PFAS burning, Navy/DOD still plan to send highly toxic chemicals to Cohoes to burned
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand announce $4 million in emergency funding for Watertown transit system & airport
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "In this health and economic crisis, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes this week on legislation related to COVID-19. Instead, Senate Republicans are using their committees to hold fishing expeditions dictated by President Trump's Twitter feed and personal political agenda."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump came to the Republican caucus lunch in the Senate. They had a giant pep rally, and got all fired up to do nothing on the COVID-19 crisis."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Looking at the floor of the United States Senate, you'd never guess that we are in the middle of national health and economic crisis. For three weeks, for the entire month of May, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes on legislation related to COVID-19."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop listening to President Trump and his wild theories Listen to the American people People are sick and dying. People are unemployed. More people are losing their jobs. More lines at food pantries. More small businesses are in jeopardy. We need action now"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi announce $28 million in emergency funding for Central New York Regional Transportation Authority
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "More than 100 million Americans have a pre-existing condition. Their healthcare is protected by the Affordable Care Act. We are in the midst of a deadly #coronavirus pandemic. Trump wants to take their healthcare away. Drop. The. Lawsuit."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 18, 2020
Following Push, Gillibrand Announces Inclusion Of Bipartisan Legislation To Address PFAS In Drinking Water And Other Key Provisions In Senate Water Resource Development Act And Drinking Water Infrastructure Act Passed By EPW Committee
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 18, 2020
Science Committee members submit comment on supplemental to proposed EPA rule to undercut science
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chair Grijalva, Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Distribution of Coronavirus Resources to U.S. Territories
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 18, 2020
Murphy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Global Effort to Find COVID-19 Vaccine
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 18, 2020
Stefanik Introduces Bill Supporting State and Local Funding
Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 18, 2020
Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Those Living with Alzheimer's from Scams and Elder Abuse
Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 18, 2020
Bipartisan Group to Introduce SMART Fund in the House of Representatives
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 18, 2020
Duckworth, Blumenthal, Markey, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Create COVID-19 Victim Compensation Fund for Essential Workers
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020
Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "For yet another week, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes on legislation related to COVID-19. Americans cannot keep waiting for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "Why aren't Senate Republicans focused on testing, PPE, swabs, or unemployment insurance? Why isn't President Trump leading a nationwide push to increase testing capacity and frequency and awareness? He refuses to do the work that would allow us to re-open safely."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $11 million in federal funding for health care centers in New York state during COVID-19
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "There are now more than 35 million Americans out of work through no fault of their own. Almost 1.5 million Americans are sick. Nearly 90,000 have died. But for yet another week here in the Senate, Senator McConnell has scheduled zero votes on legislation related to COVID-19."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "Why did Pres. Trump say this? Is a friend of his benefitting? Is he diverting attention from his failures on COVID-19? Does he want to make a splash? Is he really even taking it? He lies characteristically. And when he hears the truth, he runs away from it or fires someone."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 18th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "Not true The piece says we're "far short of the number most independent analysts say will be needed to avoid another wave of death and illness" By law--you owe America a testing strategy by 5/24 It must say how you'll increase testing for all & finally get enough PPE & swabs!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 17th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020
Tweet - "The huge uptick in COVID-19 treatment scams will only get worse if the Trump administration doesn't take off the kid gloves. Scammers who prey on the public are getting "warning letters.' But they should be getting heavy fines!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020
Tweet - "More than 90K dead Americans #Coronavirus. House Dems pass $3 trillion relief package #ForThePeople. Senate Republicans missing in action. Trump & his minions busy peddling conspiracy theories #MuellerInvestigation. FACTS."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 16, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 16th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 16, 2020
Tweet - "People are sick, and dying, and losing their jobs. But instead of focusing on fighting COVID-19 and helping people across this country, Senate Republicans have found the time use the Senate to chase conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to prop up President Trump?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 16, 2020
Tweet - "The #HeroesAct that the House passed provides urgent and necessary help for Americans across the country fighting this health and economic crisis. To Senator McConnell and the Republicans: Americans can't wait. We need to act NOW."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 15, 2020
Markey, Sanders, Gillibrand, Booker, Warren, Merkley, Harris Introduce Emergency Health Care Guarantee Act
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020
Clarke Supports Newly-Passed HEROES Act
Rep. Yvette Clarke
May 15, 2020
NYC Elected Officials Statement Regarding Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn
Rep. Grace Meng, ...
May 15, 2020
Velázquez on Heroes Act
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 15, 2020
Meng Statement on the Heroes Act
Rep. Grace Meng
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir. of the U.S. Marshal Service - Nadler & Bass Call on U.S. Marshals Service to Provide Answers Regarding their Handling of COVID-19 for those in Custody
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 15, 2020
Tonko Delivers in COVID-19 Crisis Response Bill
Rep. Paul Tonko
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Delgado Urges HHS to Distribute Overdue Funding to Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Wyden Urge Congress to Protect America's Farmworkers in Upcoming Relief Legislation
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020
Letter to Bill Bar, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice, and Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Senate Democrats Urge Release of Vulnerable and Pregnant Inmates from Federal Prison in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020
Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Eshoo, Schakowsky, Cardenas, DelBene, Butterfield, Clarke Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
May 15, 2020
Sanders, Gillibrand, Booker, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Harris Introduce Emergency Health Care Guarantee Act
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date
Title
Politician
May 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer wants answers on TSA plan to take temperature of fliers at airports before it's implemented; senator wants to know "who' will lead effort, airports involved, what it means for travelers & when it might begin, among other questions; early answers & info will be critical to determine if/how it will work
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "In the middle of this public health crisis and economic disaster, Senate Republicans are acting like the conspiracy caucus. We need to focus on helping Americans. But Senate Republicans are holding sham hearings and turning committee rooms into studios for Fox News."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. James McPherson, Under Secretary of the Army, and Lieutenant General Darrell Williams, Dir. of the Defense Logistics Agency - Following revelation of 58,000 gallons PFAS foam heading from Navy base to Norlite this week to be burned, Schumer, in letter and personal call to Navy Sec., pushes for immediate halt in toxic shipment and suspension of contract; despite local moratorium banning PFAS burning, Navy/DOD still plan to send highly toxic chemicals to Cohoes to burned
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand announce $4 million in emergency funding for Watertown transit system & airport
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "In this health and economic crisis, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes this week on legislation related to COVID-19. Instead, Senate Republicans are using their committees to hold fishing expeditions dictated by President Trump's Twitter feed and personal political agenda."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Coronavirus
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump came to the Republican caucus lunch in the Senate. They had a giant pep rally, and got all fired up to do nothing on the COVID-19 crisis."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Looking at the floor of the United States Senate, you'd never guess that we are in the middle of national health and economic crisis. For three weeks, for the entire month of May, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes on legislation related to COVID-19."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop listening to President Trump and his wild theories Listen to the American people People are sick and dying. People are unemployed. More people are losing their jobs. More lines at food pantries. More small businesses are in jeopardy. We need action now"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi announce $28 million in emergency funding for Central New York Regional Transportation Authority
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "More than 100 million Americans have a pre-existing condition. Their healthcare is protected by the Affordable Care Act. We are in the midst of a deadly #coronavirus pandemic. Trump wants to take their healthcare away. Drop. The. Lawsuit."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 18, 2020
Following Push, Gillibrand Announces Inclusion Of Bipartisan Legislation To Address PFAS In Drinking Water And Other Key Provisions In Senate Water Resource Development Act And Drinking Water Infrastructure Act Passed By EPW Committee
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 18, 2020
Science Committee members submit comment on supplemental to proposed EPA rule to undercut science
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chair Grijalva, Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Distribution of Coronavirus Resources to U.S. Territories
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 18, 2020
Murphy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Global Effort to Find COVID-19 Vaccine
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 18, 2020
Stefanik Introduces Bill Supporting State and Local Funding
Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 18, 2020
Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Those Living with Alzheimer's from Scams and Elder Abuse
Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 18, 2020
Bipartisan Group to Introduce SMART Fund in the House of Representatives
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 18, 2020
Duckworth, Blumenthal, Markey, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Create COVID-19 Victim Compensation Fund for Essential Workers
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020
Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "For yet another week, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes on legislation related to COVID-19. Americans cannot keep waiting for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "Why aren't Senate Republicans focused on testing, PPE, swabs, or unemployment insurance? Why isn't President Trump leading a nationwide push to increase testing capacity and frequency and awareness? He refuses to do the work that would allow us to re-open safely."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $11 million in federal funding for health care centers in New York state during COVID-19
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "There are now more than 35 million Americans out of work through no fault of their own. Almost 1.5 million Americans are sick. Nearly 90,000 have died. But for yet another week here in the Senate, Senator McConnell has scheduled zero votes on legislation related to COVID-19."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "Why did Pres. Trump say this? Is a friend of his benefitting? Is he diverting attention from his failures on COVID-19? Does he want to make a splash? Is he really even taking it? He lies characteristically. And when he hears the truth, he runs away from it or fires someone."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 18th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020
Tweet - "Not true The piece says we're "far short of the number most independent analysts say will be needed to avoid another wave of death and illness" By law--you owe America a testing strategy by 5/24 It must say how you'll increase testing for all & finally get enough PPE & swabs!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 17th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020
Tweet - "The huge uptick in COVID-19 treatment scams will only get worse if the Trump administration doesn't take off the kid gloves. Scammers who prey on the public are getting "warning letters.' But they should be getting heavy fines!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020
Tweet - "More than 90K dead Americans #Coronavirus. House Dems pass $3 trillion relief package #ForThePeople. Senate Republicans missing in action. Trump & his minions busy peddling conspiracy theories #MuellerInvestigation. FACTS."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 16, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 16th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 16, 2020
Tweet - "People are sick, and dying, and losing their jobs. But instead of focusing on fighting COVID-19 and helping people across this country, Senate Republicans have found the time use the Senate to chase conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to prop up President Trump?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 16, 2020
Tweet - "The #HeroesAct that the House passed provides urgent and necessary help for Americans across the country fighting this health and economic crisis. To Senator McConnell and the Republicans: Americans can't wait. We need to act NOW."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 15, 2020
Markey, Sanders, Gillibrand, Booker, Warren, Merkley, Harris Introduce Emergency Health Care Guarantee Act
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020
Clarke Supports Newly-Passed HEROES Act
Rep.Yvette Clarke
May 15, 2020
NYC Elected Officials Statement Regarding Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn
Rep.Grace Meng, ...
May 15, 2020
Velázquez on Heroes Act
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 15, 2020
Meng Statement on the Heroes Act
Rep.Grace Meng
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir. of the U.S. Marshal Service - Nadler & Bass Call on U.S. Marshals Service to Provide Answers Regarding their Handling of COVID-19 for those in Custody
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 15, 2020
Tonko Delivers in COVID-19 Crisis Response Bill
Rep.Paul Tonko
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Delgado Urges HHS to Distribute Overdue Funding to Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Wyden Urge Congress to Protect America's Farmworkers in Upcoming Relief Legislation
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020
Letter to Bill Bar, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice, and Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Senate Democrats Urge Release of Vulnerable and Pregnant Inmates from Federal Prison in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020
Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Eshoo, Schakowsky, Cardenas, DelBene, Butterfield, Clarke Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
May 15, 2020
Sanders, Gillibrand, Booker, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Harris Introduce Emergency Health Care Guarantee Act
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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