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Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schumer: Flavored e-cig ban is under review right now but could include major loophole, leaving some kid friendly flavors on the market; standing with Dutchess County kids, senator demands Feds include these flavors & immediately finalize the ban Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Western New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding and severe weather Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Cardin Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Urging President Trump to Keep the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Fighting for every American with a pre-existing condition, these kids really are superheroes. #HappyHalloween!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "The kids from the @LittleLobbyists celebrated Halloween right here in the Capitol. Because we wanted to hear how they're fighting for protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. And because they had some incredibly cute costumes. Happy Halloween!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schumer announces, following his major push, Kent arsenic mine is now officially on Environmental Protection Agency's national priorities list; senator says, after 30+ years of foot-dragging, designation will allow a federally-funded remediation effort to commence Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Stefanik Sends TICK Act Letter to Energy and Commerce Committee Chairs Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 30, 2019 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services Relating to Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Chair Grijalva Leads Amicus Brief With Reps. Velázquez and Soto Opposing PREPA Debt Restructuring Agreement Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's rule lets states use taxpayer dollars to fund junk health care plans that don't fully protect people with pre-existing conditions. We're forcing one of the most significant policy votes of the year to stop it. #ProtectPreExistingConditions" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Kuster, Walorski Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on VA Clinicians to Check State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans face a test: They can vote to defend healthcare protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, or they can stand with President @realDonaldTrump and vote to allow junk health insurance to flood the market. #ProtectPreExistingConditions" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "OMB's abysmal response is evidence of their ineptitude and disregard for our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico. Their inability to answer simple questions about critical federal disaster funds means families will continue to needlessly wait." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Protections for 8-20 million Latinos with pre-existing conditions are on the line. That's why we're forcing a vote to stop the Trump administration's rule promoting junk insurance plans and to #ProtectPreExistingConditions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Paul Tonko
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. EPA, and Mr. Pete Lopez, Regional EPA Administrator - Velázquez Wants EPA to Uphold Coal Ash Safeguards Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - King Demands Improvements to Lead Exposure Screening for Children Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I'm so glad we all agree, John! However, since President Trump and Republicans are working to undo and even suing to undo the law protecting Americans with pre-existing conditions, can we count on your vote tomorrow to protect these Americans?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot turn our planet into the Bad Place. I was proud to talk with @TedDanson and @Oceana about the urgency of the climate crisis and how we need to fight climate change, from implementing my #CleanCars plan to protecting our oceans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "For decades, Big Oil has used secret channels of influence to block action on climate change. Today, @SenDemsClimate is bringing together scientists & scholars who track these corporate misinformation campaigns. Because it's past time to act on climate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Tomorrow, Senate Democrats will force a vote on one of the most crucial policy questions we face: The future of health care protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. #ProtectPreExistingConditions" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Big Oil is already lining up to oppose my new plan to rapidly phase out gas-powered vehicles for #CleanCars. I have three words for Big Oil: Bring It On." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "7 years after Superstorm Sandy: NY has made a lot of progress, but too many homeowners are still struggling to get back on their feet. I'll keep fighting to ensure that they can fully recover and that our communities are better prepared for the future." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Support the Changing Needs of Aging Americans Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Bring. It. On." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I just announced a new plan to rapidly phase out gas-powered vehicles & replace them with clean vehicles like electric cars. The goal of the plan--which also aims to spur a transformation in U.S. manufacturing--is that by 2040 all vehicles on the road should be clean. #CleanCars" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration has done nearly everything imaginable to undermine protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. That's why Senate Democrats will force a crucial vote on the future of these health care protections. #ProtectPreExistingConditions" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2019 Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 28, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 After Shocking Study Reveals More Infant Deaths Linked To Popular Infant Sleep Products, Gillibrand Calls For Retailers To Pull Unsafe Products From The Shelves And Inform Consumers Who Previously Purchased These Items Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 27, 2019 Schumer announces first major step to help NYS meet 2050 carbon-free target; NY & Long Island families would save thousands under his plan; new clean car purchases will be accessible to all, making carbon-emitting vehicles a thing of the past Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand side by side with New York Legislators who passed our 2050 climate bill. My #CleanCars plan would be a major step toward New York's 2050 carbon-free target. And it would save New York families thousands at the gas pump." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2019 Reps. Maloney, Nadler, Velazquez introduce legislation to address NYC's helicopter safety needs Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Americans pay more for lifesaving medication than any other peer country. The law currently prohibits us from negotiating #LowerDrugPrices on your behalf. That's outrageous. House Dems will change that #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 25, 2019 Stefanik Sends Letter Urging Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Improve Access to Alzheimer's Care Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: I just announced bold new plan to: 1. Make #CleanCars affordable 2. Make charging infrastructure accessible to all 3. Make America a leader in clean car manufacturing And here's how it works:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: "Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on impeachment invest." Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Anna Eshoo, Chairwomen of the Subcommittee on Health, House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Hon. Michael Burgess, Ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, House Energy and Commerce Committee - Rose pushes legislation to help fight against Lyme Disease Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "THIS IS BIG. I'm announcing a new, transformative plan for #CleanCars. The goal? Rapidly phase out gas powered vehicles and replace them with clean vehicles. It would establish the U.S. as a global leader in clean car manufacturing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "The scale of this plan is big: It'd mean 63 million fewer carbon-emitting cars on the road It'd create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs And what's different? It can bring together the environmental movement, the labor movement, & large automakers" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2019 The New York Times - Chuck Schumer: A Bold Plan for Clean Cars Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, US Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, US Senate - Warren, Pressley, Sanders, and Colleagues Seek Strong, Long-Term Funding for Community Health Programs Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Gillibrand Demands Answers From EPA On Why It Has Yet To Act And Protect Communities Across The Country From Toxic PFAS Chemicals Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority of the United States Senate - Capito, Manchin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Funding for Community Health Centers Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Velázquez introduces historic bill to protect environmental migrants Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 22, 2019 In Wake Of Recent Reports Of Abuse In Nursing Homes, Gillibrand Announces New, Bipartisan Legislation To Help Protect Older Adults In Skilled Nursing Facilities And Improve Health Care Worker Hiring Practices Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 22, 2019 Governor Cuomo Announces New Actions to Address Higher Rates of Cancer in the East Buffalo/West Cheektowaga Regional Cancer Study Area Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "While Senate Republicans seem content to wait forever in @SenateMajLdr McConnell's legislative graveyard: Democrats are fighting for healthcare solutions that will increase access to care and drive down health care costs for millions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2019 E&C Subcommittee Announces Legislative Hearing to Address EPA's Mismanagement of Renewable Fuel Standard Program Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "It's outrageous that President Trump's admin deliberately defied Congress to stall aid for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico. Families are paying the price for this delay. The administration must release these funds we fought so hard to secure for the people of Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer: Lasalle park & ward pumping station's $100m revitalization in danger from crumbling seawall; Feds have yet to approve emergency funding for 100% of project, +$5m, putting city's renaissance on hold; senator urges Feds to approve project & get shovels in the ground ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2019 Schumer urges FDA to investigate new report showing medley of toxic metals in baby foods; Feds have not moved to set regs that would force industry to address exposures & alleviate concerns for health of our youngest; parents are rightfully anxious Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The FDA must investigate the new report detailing the presence of toxic metals in a wide variety of baby foods. We need new regulations to force the industry to address exposures and alleviate concerns for the health of our youngest Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2019 Tonko-Pappas Bill to Help Low-Income Seniors Afford Prescriptions Advances to House Floor Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Committee Leaders Release GAO Report Detailing Steps DOE Must Take to Address Environmental Liabilities Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Reducing Prescription Drug Costs Rep. Paul Tonko
Oct. 18, 2019 Reps. Susie Lee, Yvette D. Clarke, Antonio Delgado Introduce Bill to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Stefanik Co-Leads Amendment to Promote Medical Breakthroughs in Fight Against Alzheimer's Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has failed to offer any proposal to address climate change In almost every case, his policies and executive actions have made the dangers of the climate crisis worse And Senate Republicans demonstrated today that they are willing to bury their heads in the sand" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's long past time for us to act to fight the climate crisis. That's why we're forcing a vote today in the Senate to undo President @realDonaldTrump's rule that actually weakens efforts to fight the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Trump Administration Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 S.J. Res. 53 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to undo a regulation from this administration. And today, we're forcing a vote in the Senate to undo President @realDonaldTrump's so-called "Affordable Clean Energy Rule" that actually weakens efforts to fight the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, and the Hon. Matthew Lohr, Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation Service - Schumer: In the wake of 18-day forest fire that ravaged picturesque Dutchess & Putnam county mountains and natural land, Feds should step in & lend a hand; senator urges U.S. Forest Service to collaborate with local officials to identify & secure federal $$$ to restore Hudson Valley natural beauty Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Senate Democrats stand with workers & retirees as they demand action to protect pensions and health care that workers have earned Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 886, the Veteran Court Coordination Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Oct. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 835, the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Oct. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 3942, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
Oct. 16, 2019 Tweet - "To Defense Secretary @EsperDOD: Afghanistan is reported to be responsible for 90% of the world's heroin supply, helping to fuel the global opioid crisis Stop diverting funds from counterdrug and anti-Taliban funds to pay for President Trump's unnecessary, expensive border wall" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schumer: Flavored e-cig ban is under review right now but could include major loophole, leaving some kid friendly flavors on the market; standing with Dutchess County kids, senator demands Feds include these flavors & immediately finalize the ban Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Western New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding and severe weather Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Cardin Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Urging President Trump to Keep the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Fighting for every American with a pre-existing condition, these kids really are superheroes. #HappyHalloween!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "The kids from the @LittleLobbyists celebrated Halloween right here in the Capitol. Because we wanted to hear how they're fighting for protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. And because they had some incredibly cute costumes. Happy Halloween!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schumer announces, following his major push, Kent arsenic mine is now officially on Environmental Protection Agency's national priorities list; senator says, after 30+ years of foot-dragging, designation will allow a federally-funded remediation effort to commence Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Stefanik Sends TICK Act Letter to Energy and Commerce Committee Chairs Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 30, 2019 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services Relating to Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Chair Grijalva Leads Amicus Brief With Reps. Velázquez and Soto Opposing PREPA Debt Restructuring Agreement Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's rule lets states use taxpayer dollars to fund junk health care plans that don't fully protect people with pre-existing conditions. We're forcing one of the most significant policy votes of the year to stop it. #ProtectPreExistingConditions" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Kuster, Walorski Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on VA Clinicians to Check State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Today Senate Republicans face a test: They can vote to defend healthcare protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, or they can stand with President @realDonaldTrump and vote to allow junk health insurance to flood the market. #ProtectPreExistingConditions" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "OMB's abysmal response is evidence of their ineptitude and disregard for our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico. Their inability to answer simple questions about critical federal disaster funds means families will continue to needlessly wait." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Protections for 8-20 million Latinos with pre-existing conditions are on the line. That's why we're forcing a vote to stop the Trump administration's rule promoting junk insurance plans and to #ProtectPreExistingConditions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2019 Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Paul Tonko
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. EPA, and Mr. Pete Lopez, Regional EPA Administrator - Velázquez Wants EPA to Uphold Coal Ash Safeguards Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - King Demands Improvements to Lead Exposure Screening for Children Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I'm so glad we all agree, John! However, since President Trump and Republicans are working to undo and even suing to undo the law protecting Americans with pre-existing conditions, can we count on your vote tomorrow to protect these Americans?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot turn our planet into the Bad Place. I was proud to talk with @TedDanson and @Oceana about the urgency of the climate crisis and how we need to fight climate change, from implementing my #CleanCars plan to protecting our oceans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "For decades, Big Oil has used secret channels of influence to block action on climate change. Today, @SenDemsClimate is bringing together scientists & scholars who track these corporate misinformation campaigns. Because it's past time to act on climate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Tomorrow, Senate Democrats will force a vote on one of the most crucial policy questions we face: The future of health care protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. #ProtectPreExistingConditions" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Big Oil is already lining up to oppose my new plan to rapidly phase out gas-powered vehicles for #CleanCars. I have three words for Big Oil: Bring It On." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "7 years after Superstorm Sandy: NY has made a lot of progress, but too many homeowners are still struggling to get back on their feet. I'll keep fighting to ensure that they can fully recover and that our communities are better prepared for the future." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Support the Changing Needs of Aging Americans Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Bring. It. On." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I just announced a new plan to rapidly phase out gas-powered vehicles & replace them with clean vehicles like electric cars. The goal of the plan--which also aims to spur a transformation in U.S. manufacturing--is that by 2040 all vehicles on the road should be clean. #CleanCars" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration has done nearly everything imaginable to undermine protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. That's why Senate Democrats will force a crucial vote on the future of these health care protections. #ProtectPreExistingConditions" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2019 Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 28, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 After Shocking Study Reveals More Infant Deaths Linked To Popular Infant Sleep Products, Gillibrand Calls For Retailers To Pull Unsafe Products From The Shelves And Inform Consumers Who Previously Purchased These Items Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 27, 2019 Schumer announces first major step to help NYS meet 2050 carbon-free target; NY & Long Island families would save thousands under his plan; new clean car purchases will be accessible to all, making carbon-emitting vehicles a thing of the past Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand side by side with New York Legislators who passed our 2050 climate bill. My #CleanCars plan would be a major step toward New York's 2050 carbon-free target. And it would save New York families thousands at the gas pump." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2019 Reps. Maloney, Nadler, Velazquez introduce legislation to address NYC's helicopter safety needs Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Americans pay more for lifesaving medication than any other peer country. The law currently prohibits us from negotiating #LowerDrugPrices on your behalf. That's outrageous. House Dems will change that #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 25, 2019 Stefanik Sends Letter Urging Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Improve Access to Alzheimer's Care Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: I just announced bold new plan to: 1. Make #CleanCars affordable 2. Make charging infrastructure accessible to all 3. Make America a leader in clean car manufacturing And here's how it works:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: "Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on impeachment invest." Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Anna Eshoo, Chairwomen of the Subcommittee on Health, House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Hon. Michael Burgess, Ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, House Energy and Commerce Committee - Rose pushes legislation to help fight against Lyme Disease Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "THIS IS BIG. I'm announcing a new, transformative plan for #CleanCars. The goal? Rapidly phase out gas powered vehicles and replace them with clean vehicles. It would establish the U.S. as a global leader in clean car manufacturing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "The scale of this plan is big: It'd mean 63 million fewer carbon-emitting cars on the road It'd create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs And what's different? It can bring together the environmental movement, the labor movement, & large automakers" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2019 The New York Times - Chuck Schumer: A Bold Plan for Clean Cars Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, US Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, US House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, US Senate - Warren, Pressley, Sanders, and Colleagues Seek Strong, Long-Term Funding for Community Health Programs Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Gillibrand Demands Answers From EPA On Why It Has Yet To Act And Protect Communities Across The Country From Toxic PFAS Chemicals Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority of the United States Senate - Capito, Manchin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Funding for Community Health Centers Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Velázquez introduces historic bill to protect environmental migrants Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 22, 2019 In Wake Of Recent Reports Of Abuse In Nursing Homes, Gillibrand Announces New, Bipartisan Legislation To Help Protect Older Adults In Skilled Nursing Facilities And Improve Health Care Worker Hiring Practices Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 22, 2019 Governor Cuomo Announces New Actions to Address Higher Rates of Cancer in the East Buffalo/West Cheektowaga Regional Cancer Study Area Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "While Senate Republicans seem content to wait forever in @SenateMajLdr McConnell's legislative graveyard: Democrats are fighting for healthcare solutions that will increase access to care and drive down health care costs for millions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2019 E&C Subcommittee Announces Legislative Hearing to Address EPA's Mismanagement of Renewable Fuel Standard Program Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "It's outrageous that President Trump's admin deliberately defied Congress to stall aid for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico. Families are paying the price for this delay. The administration must release these funds we fought so hard to secure for the people of Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer: Lasalle park & ward pumping station's $100m revitalization in danger from crumbling seawall; Feds have yet to approve emergency funding for 100% of project, +$5m, putting city's renaissance on hold; senator urges Feds to approve project & get shovels in the ground ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2019 Schumer urges FDA to investigate new report showing medley of toxic metals in baby foods; Feds have not moved to set regs that would force industry to address exposures & alleviate concerns for health of our youngest; parents are rightfully anxious Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The FDA must investigate the new report detailing the presence of toxic metals in a wide variety of baby foods. We need new regulations to force the industry to address exposures and alleviate concerns for the health of our youngest Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2019 Tonko-Pappas Bill to Help Low-Income Seniors Afford Prescriptions Advances to House Floor Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Committee Leaders Release GAO Report Detailing Steps DOE Must Take to Address Environmental Liabilities Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Reducing Prescription Drug Costs Rep.Paul Tonko
Oct. 18, 2019 Reps. Susie Lee, Yvette D. Clarke, Antonio Delgado Introduce Bill to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Stefanik Co-Leads Amendment to Promote Medical Breakthroughs in Fight Against Alzheimer's Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has failed to offer any proposal to address climate change In almost every case, his policies and executive actions have made the dangers of the climate crisis worse And Senate Republicans demonstrated today that they are willing to bury their heads in the sand" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "It's long past time for us to act to fight the climate crisis. That's why we're forcing a vote today in the Senate to undo President @realDonaldTrump's rule that actually weakens efforts to fight the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Trump Administration Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 S.J. Res. 53 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to undo a regulation from this administration. And today, we're forcing a vote in the Senate to undo President @realDonaldTrump's so-called "Affordable Clean Energy Rule" that actually weakens efforts to fight the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, and the Hon. Matthew Lohr, Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation Service - Schumer: In the wake of 18-day forest fire that ravaged picturesque Dutchess & Putnam county mountains and natural land, Feds should step in & lend a hand; senator urges U.S. Forest Service to collaborate with local officials to identify & secure federal $$$ to restore Hudson Valley natural beauty Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Senate Democrats stand with workers & retirees as they demand action to protect pensions and health care that workers have earned Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 886, the Veteran Court Coordination Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Oct. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 835, the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Oct. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 3942, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
Oct. 16, 2019 Tweet - "To Defense Secretary @EsperDOD: Afghanistan is reported to be responsible for 90% of the world's heroin supply, helping to fuel the global opioid crisis Stop diverting funds from counterdrug and anti-Taliban funds to pay for President Trump's unnecessary, expensive border wall" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
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