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Sept. 11, 2019 Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Like so many communities in Upstate New York, Oswego County has been hammered by drug trafficking & opioids That's why I fought for this designation that will provide law enforcement additional resources, manpower, & intelligence to thwart trafficking" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Americans want Congress to protect their health care & lower costs But @SenateMajLdr McConnell has buried bipartisan House-passed bills to do those things in his legislative graveyard --bills like the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Board of Directors of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Rep. Adriano Espaillat of Congress in Letter Opposing Opic Investment in Argentina Fracking Projects Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The relentless effort by Republicans to sabotage our healthcare system has resulted in millions of fewer Americans with health insurance and skyrocketing costs for American families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Carroll, Dir. of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy - Schumer announces, after extensive advocacy, "High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area" designation for Oswego County, with crime fighting resources coming to area--HIDTA designation brings additional aid to fight opioid scourge & help disrupt trafficking Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 House passes bipartisan bill to reduce harmful diesel pollution Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for progress on the issues that President @realDonaldTrump ignored during his lost summer: Gun safety and election security Health care and infrastructure Making progress on appropriations And avoiding another government shutdown." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Harris, Colleagues to Lighthizer: No Trade Negotiations with Brazil Until Bolsonaro Protects the Amazon Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Murphy, Schatz, Dem senators to Lighthizer: No trade negotiations with Brazil until Bolsonaro protects the Amazon Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried stockade homeowners, Schumer announces flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing in upstate NY this month Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Environment and climate change subcommittee announces legislative hearing on bill to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: Critical effort to protect Nassau's back bay communities from future hurricanes & storms could simply cease unless Feds act; senator urges Army Corps to finish back bays work now---while there's still time Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "As Dorian churns up the east coast, the nightmare of Sandy haunts us. That is why the Army Corps must approve the extension of the flood-prevention study for Nassau's Back Bays. We MUST protect our south shore communities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 At Lewis County general hospital, Schumer sounds alarm on devastating cuts to vital federal funding for rural hospitals expected this month; upstate NY hospitals stand to lose billions, risking access to doctors & life-saving services; senator calls on congress to kill the cuts ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "This half measure by the Trump administration isn't enough. The Trump administration must pledge to continue this critical protection for children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Americans pay more for life-saving prescription drugs than any other country in the world. Why? Big Pharma puts profits over people. Americans know a racket when they see one. It's time for Congress to break it up." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "There are some in Congress who go to church and pray on Sunday. But they actively undermine ppl w/ preexisting conditions and stop gun safety legislation. And thereby prey on everyday Americans every other day of the week. This. Must. End." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems believe Healthcare in America is a right #ForThePeople. Conservatives call it a privilege. The administration wants to REPEAL Obamacare and DISPLACE millions. We must fight as if your life depends on it (because your quality of life does depend on it). FACTS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Why would @realDonaldTrump target children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis? It's reckless to needlessly endanger these lives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's proposed rollback of these regulations would be another, horrifying blow to our already-imperiled environment. If necessary, Senate Dems will fight to repeal these new regulations through our Congressional Review Act authority" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senate Democrats urge Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oppose proposal that could raise electricity prices for millions of Americans, jeopardize thousands of jobs, and dramatically increase carbon emissions Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and Florida are bracing for a hurricane. @realDonaldTrump, stop raiding disaster funds and work to ensure FEMA is ready to help these Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on National Preparedness Month Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 28, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried LI homeowners, Schumer debuts flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing on LI in September Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Court rules Big Pharma unleashed opioid epidemic on America. They conspired to push doctors to unnecessarily prescribe highly addictive drugs. Millions of lives ruined. So-called law and order types promote rule of law. Where are they now that kingpin appears to be Pharma?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's plan to divert money away from FEMA at the start of hurricane season to continue its efforts to separate & jail migrant families is backwards & cruel." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "While six world leaders came together to take action & decide on a $20 million aid package to fight the Amazon fires, President @realDonaldTrump skipped the meeting. It's time for the president to take the climate crisis seriously." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - " There are seven thousand estimated rare diseases or cancers. Approximately 30,000 Americans are afflicted. Drug companies often charge millions for access to life-changing medication. It's time to END THIS RACKET. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Meng Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Prioritize Amazon Fires at Upcoming G7 Summit Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "A classic Russian cover up. No one knows the potential health and environmental risks to Russia or the world. Putin must come clean. @realDonaldTrump must demand answers from Putin, and certainly shouldn't be attempting to welcome Putin back to the G7." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Gutting healthcare for millions of Americans is not "fun." This is unacceptable. Democrats will continue to fight to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Going after fentanyl traffickers is vital to stopping the flow of illicit opioids killing Americans I introduced the bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act to help stop this flood of illegal drugs We have to stay tough on traffickers in places like China" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The #AmazonRainforest has an essential role in curbing climate change, but it's burning at a record rate. We must take meaningful action to protect our planet and put an end to these fires." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - E&C leaders demand answers on EPA's efforts to change environmental appeals procedures Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is outrageously telling women what health care they can and cannot receive. His admin is wrong to push this policy. It should be overturned by the courts. Reproductive health care for millions of women will suffer because of it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have passed bills to protect ppl w/ pre-existing conditions from losing healthcare protection. And stop gun purchases w/o universal criminal background checks. How many more Americans have to die before Moscow Mitch does his job?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "July 2019 was the hottest month ever, of any month, on record. Climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet. It's about our kids. It's about our health. It's about the future. We must act. https://www.noaa.gov/news/july-2019-was-hottest-month-on-record-for-planet …" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is admitting he wanted to deliberately sabotage our health care system. And the fact is they did decide to sabotage it. He is currently suing in court to eliminate protections for people with pre-existing conditions and kick millions off coverage!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers Press EPA on Chlorpyrifos Decision Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's weakening of clean air protections is yet another disgraceful giveaway to corporate polluters at the expense of the public's health, our environment, and the fight to combat climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azarl, Secretary for the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Democrats denounce Trump's health care rights law rollback Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Stefanik Introduces Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Congressman Morelle takes action to fight back against climate change and protect our planet for future generations Rep. Joe Morelle
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Led by New York & @NewYorkStateAG Letitia James: 29 states & cities from across America just sued President @realDonaldTrump's administration to stop their drive to end the Clean Power Plan Because climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Millions of Americans need #Insulin to live a healthy life. The drug has been around for almost 100 years. Why does cost of this life-saving medication keep spiraling out of control? GREED. @HouseDemocrats are fighting to lower high cost of prescription drugs #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans are STILL trying to take away protections for people with pre-existing conditions and kick tens of millions off their health coverage." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Capito Call for PFAS Provisions to be Included in Final National Defense Authorization Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Leahy Joins Senator Blumenthal And Four Others In Demanding That FDA Direct Sunscreen Makers To Clearly And Accurately Inform Consumers About Their Products Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Urge EPA to Ban Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Prescription drug affordability. Protecting people w/ pre-existing health conditions. Addressing gun violence epidemic through universal background checks. @HouseDemocrats have acted decisively #ForThePeople. Moscow Mitch & Senate Republicans must DO THEIR JOB." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - E&C Leaders Request Investigation Into Trump Administration's Failure to Finalize Oil Spill Protocols Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Kuster Leads House Democrats in Effort to Save Pre-Existing Condition Protections from Harmful Trump Administration Rule Pushing Junk Plans Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand" Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reps. Demand Answers on Coal Ash from The EPA Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Velázquez Seeks Resources for Veteran Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "It's a moral obligation to fight climate change every chance we get. I worked with @SenatorCarper & @EPWDems to ensure the highway bill that passed the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Included $10 billion for climate programs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans claim to support pre-existing condition protections, but every GOP healthcare plan has failed to do so. We're forcing a Senate vote to undo the Trump admin's junk insurance rule that would erode pre-existing condition protections. What will Senate Republicans do?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Tweet - ""Climate change is the greatest threat to our planet. We must fight it every chance we get. I worked with @SenatorCarper & @EPWDems to ensure the highway bill that passed the Committee on Environment and Public Works includes $10B for climate programs. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/senate-committee-acknowledges-climate-change-in-passing-287-billion-transportation-bill/2019/07/30/0982d43e-b22d-11e9-951e-de024209545d_story.html?utm_term=.756ce6079fa3 …" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Warner Leads Senate Democrats in Effort to Force Vote on Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 31, 2019 Climate Change Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 House and Senate Democrats Unveil Resolution To Save Pre-Existing Condition Protections From Harmful Trump Administration Rule Pushing Junk Plans Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "A big roadblock to progress on climate change has been the influence of dark money from Big Oil & Gas And the @USChamber & @ShopFloorNAM have been their accomplices, mouthpieces We need to expose dark money and hold these groups accountable #ChamberOfCarbon #ManufacturedFacts" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes Urges Trump EPA to Reverse Polluter-Friendly Policies and Clean Up Coal Ash Groundwater Contamination Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Q: Is healthcare a right or a privilege in America? Republicans: Privilege (if you can't afford it, let them eat cake). House Dems: IT'S A RIGHT (and we can thank @BarackObama for getting this thing started #ForThePeople)." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 31, 2019 CNN Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 2 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2019 Healthcare Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Raskin Seeks Full Explanation of DHS Policy of Family Separations Based on "communicable Diseases" Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 11, 2019 Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Like so many communities in Upstate New York, Oswego County has been hammered by drug trafficking & opioids That's why I fought for this designation that will provide law enforcement additional resources, manpower, & intelligence to thwart trafficking" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Americans want Congress to protect their health care & lower costs But @SenateMajLdr McConnell has buried bipartisan House-passed bills to do those things in his legislative graveyard --bills like the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Board of Directors of Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Rep. Adriano Espaillat of Congress in Letter Opposing Opic Investment in Argentina Fracking Projects Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The relentless effort by Republicans to sabotage our healthcare system has resulted in millions of fewer Americans with health insurance and skyrocketing costs for American families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Carroll, Dir. of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy - Schumer announces, after extensive advocacy, "High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area" designation for Oswego County, with crime fighting resources coming to area--HIDTA designation brings additional aid to fight opioid scourge & help disrupt trafficking Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 House passes bipartisan bill to reduce harmful diesel pollution Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for progress on the issues that President @realDonaldTrump ignored during his lost summer: Gun safety and election security Health care and infrastructure Making progress on appropriations And avoiding another government shutdown." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Harris, Colleagues to Lighthizer: No Trade Negotiations with Brazil Until Bolsonaro Protects the Amazon Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Murphy, Schatz, Dem senators to Lighthizer: No trade negotiations with Brazil until Bolsonaro protects the Amazon Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried stockade homeowners, Schumer announces flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing in upstate NY this month Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Environment and climate change subcommittee announces legislative hearing on bill to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: Critical effort to protect Nassau's back bay communities from future hurricanes & storms could simply cease unless Feds act; senator urges Army Corps to finish back bays work now---while there's still time Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "As Dorian churns up the east coast, the nightmare of Sandy haunts us. That is why the Army Corps must approve the extension of the flood-prevention study for Nassau's Back Bays. We MUST protect our south shore communities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 At Lewis County general hospital, Schumer sounds alarm on devastating cuts to vital federal funding for rural hospitals expected this month; upstate NY hospitals stand to lose billions, risking access to doctors & life-saving services; senator calls on congress to kill the cuts ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "This half measure by the Trump administration isn't enough. The Trump administration must pledge to continue this critical protection for children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Americans pay more for life-saving prescription drugs than any other country in the world. Why? Big Pharma puts profits over people. Americans know a racket when they see one. It's time for Congress to break it up." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "There are some in Congress who go to church and pray on Sunday. But they actively undermine ppl w/ preexisting conditions and stop gun safety legislation. And thereby prey on everyday Americans every other day of the week. This. Must. End." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems believe Healthcare in America is a right #ForThePeople. Conservatives call it a privilege. The administration wants to REPEAL Obamacare and DISPLACE millions. We must fight as if your life depends on it (because your quality of life does depend on it). FACTS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Why would @realDonaldTrump target children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis? It's reckless to needlessly endanger these lives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's proposed rollback of these regulations would be another, horrifying blow to our already-imperiled environment. If necessary, Senate Dems will fight to repeal these new regulations through our Congressional Review Act authority" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senate Democrats urge Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oppose proposal that could raise electricity prices for millions of Americans, jeopardize thousands of jobs, and dramatically increase carbon emissions Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and Florida are bracing for a hurricane. @realDonaldTrump, stop raiding disaster funds and work to ensure FEMA is ready to help these Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on National Preparedness Month Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 28, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried LI homeowners, Schumer debuts flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing on LI in September Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Court rules Big Pharma unleashed opioid epidemic on America. They conspired to push doctors to unnecessarily prescribe highly addictive drugs. Millions of lives ruined. So-called law and order types promote rule of law. Where are they now that kingpin appears to be Pharma?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's plan to divert money away from FEMA at the start of hurricane season to continue its efforts to separate & jail migrant families is backwards & cruel." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "While six world leaders came together to take action & decide on a $20 million aid package to fight the Amazon fires, President @realDonaldTrump skipped the meeting. It's time for the president to take the climate crisis seriously." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - " There are seven thousand estimated rare diseases or cancers. Approximately 30,000 Americans are afflicted. Drug companies often charge millions for access to life-changing medication. It's time to END THIS RACKET. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Meng Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Prioritize Amazon Fires at Upcoming G7 Summit Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "A classic Russian cover up. No one knows the potential health and environmental risks to Russia or the world. Putin must come clean. @realDonaldTrump must demand answers from Putin, and certainly shouldn't be attempting to welcome Putin back to the G7." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Gutting healthcare for millions of Americans is not "fun." This is unacceptable. Democrats will continue to fight to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Going after fentanyl traffickers is vital to stopping the flow of illicit opioids killing Americans I introduced the bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act to help stop this flood of illegal drugs We have to stay tough on traffickers in places like China" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The #AmazonRainforest has an essential role in curbing climate change, but it's burning at a record rate. We must take meaningful action to protect our planet and put an end to these fires." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - E&C leaders demand answers on EPA's efforts to change environmental appeals procedures Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is outrageously telling women what health care they can and cannot receive. His admin is wrong to push this policy. It should be overturned by the courts. Reproductive health care for millions of women will suffer because of it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have passed bills to protect ppl w/ pre-existing conditions from losing healthcare protection. And stop gun purchases w/o universal criminal background checks. How many more Americans have to die before Moscow Mitch does his job?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "July 2019 was the hottest month ever, of any month, on record. Climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet. It's about our kids. It's about our health. It's about the future. We must act. https://www.noaa.gov/news/july-2019-was-hottest-month-on-record-for-planet …" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is admitting he wanted to deliberately sabotage our health care system. And the fact is they did decide to sabotage it. He is currently suing in court to eliminate protections for people with pre-existing conditions and kick millions off coverage!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers Press EPA on Chlorpyrifos Decision Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's weakening of clean air protections is yet another disgraceful giveaway to corporate polluters at the expense of the public's health, our environment, and the fight to combat climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azarl, Secretary for the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Democrats denounce Trump's health care rights law rollback Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Stefanik Introduces Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Congressman Morelle takes action to fight back against climate change and protect our planet for future generations Rep.Joe Morelle
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Led by New York & @NewYorkStateAG Letitia James: 29 states & cities from across America just sued President @realDonaldTrump's administration to stop their drive to end the Clean Power Plan Because climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Millions of Americans need #Insulin to live a healthy life. The drug has been around for almost 100 years. Why does cost of this life-saving medication keep spiraling out of control? GREED. @HouseDemocrats are fighting to lower high cost of prescription drugs #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans are STILL trying to take away protections for people with pre-existing conditions and kick tens of millions off their health coverage." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Capito Call for PFAS Provisions to be Included in Final National Defense Authorization Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Leahy Joins Senator Blumenthal And Four Others In Demanding That FDA Direct Sunscreen Makers To Clearly And Accurately Inform Consumers About Their Products Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Urge EPA to Ban Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Prescription drug affordability. Protecting people w/ pre-existing health conditions. Addressing gun violence epidemic through universal background checks. @HouseDemocrats have acted decisively #ForThePeople. Moscow Mitch & Senate Republicans must DO THEIR JOB." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - E&C Leaders Request Investigation Into Trump Administration's Failure to Finalize Oil Spill Protocols Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Kuster Leads House Democrats in Effort to Save Pre-Existing Condition Protections from Harmful Trump Administration Rule Pushing Junk Plans Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand" Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Reps. Demand Answers on Coal Ash from The EPA Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Velázquez Seeks Resources for Veteran Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "It's a moral obligation to fight climate change every chance we get. I worked with @SenatorCarper & @EPWDems to ensure the highway bill that passed the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Included $10 billion for climate programs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans claim to support pre-existing condition protections, but every GOP healthcare plan has failed to do so. We're forcing a Senate vote to undo the Trump admin's junk insurance rule that would erode pre-existing condition protections. What will Senate Republicans do?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Tweet - ""Climate change is the greatest threat to our planet. We must fight it every chance we get. I worked with @SenatorCarper & @EPWDems to ensure the highway bill that passed the Committee on Environment and Public Works includes $10B for climate programs. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/senate-committee-acknowledges-climate-change-in-passing-287-billion-transportation-bill/2019/07/30/0982d43e-b22d-11e9-951e-de024209545d_story.html?utm_term=.756ce6079fa3 …" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Warner Leads Senate Democrats in Effort to Force Vote on Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 31, 2019 Climate Change Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 House and Senate Democrats Unveil Resolution To Save Pre-Existing Condition Protections From Harmful Trump Administration Rule Pushing Junk Plans Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "A big roadblock to progress on climate change has been the influence of dark money from Big Oil & Gas And the @USChamber & @ShopFloorNAM have been their accomplices, mouthpieces We need to expose dark money and hold these groups accountable #ChamberOfCarbon #ManufacturedFacts" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes Urges Trump EPA to Reverse Polluter-Friendly Policies and Clean Up Coal Ash Groundwater Contamination Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Q: Is healthcare a right or a privilege in America? Republicans: Privilege (if you can't afford it, let them eat cake). House Dems: IT'S A RIGHT (and we can thank @BarackObama for getting this thing started #ForThePeople)." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 31, 2019 CNN Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 2 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2019 Healthcare Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Raskin Seeks Full Explanation of DHS Policy of Family Separations Based on "communicable Diseases" Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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