| Oct. 4, 2018
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Schumer To Air Force: After More Than Two Years, It's Time For The Air Force To Step Up And Start Cleaning Up PFOA/PFOS Contamination At And Around Stewart ANG Base
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act Passes Senate, Headed to President's Desk
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Methane Emissions Rule
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2018
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Letter to Colleagues - With 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Set to Expire In 2020, Reps. Maloney, Nadler, & King and Sens. Schumer & Gillibrand Urge Congress to Stand Up For 9/11 Heroes; Cosponsor Upcoming Legislation to Permanently Reauthorize and Fund VCF
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2018
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Tenney and Faso Praise Major Disaster Declaration for Upstate Counties
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Oct. 1, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Johnny Isakson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs - Ranking Member Walz Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Senate Veterans Affairs Chairman To Advance Bipartisan Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - House Leaders Decry Omission of Reproductive Health in Annual Human Rights Report
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Tonko Announces Four Priority Bills Included in Final Opioid Package
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act, Headed to President's Desk
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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House Committee Leaders Announce Support for Opioid Package
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tonko, Luján Addiction Treatment Bill Included in Opioid Package Agreement
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Stefanik Supports Passage of Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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House Passes Appropriations, Government Funding Package
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Cardin, Senators Introduce Bill to Enhance Maternal Health Coverage Under Medicaid, Improve Health Outcomes for New Moms
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "A highly offensive misunderstanding of surviving trauma. 1000s & 1000s of strong women have kept being assaulted to themselves for a variety of understandable reasons. The president doesn't even try to understand trauma survivors--he'd rather use their pain for political purposes."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Marking One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria and Devastation to Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Letter to Acting Assistant Secretary Mahaffie - A Medical School In Elmira Is Just What The Doctor Ordered For The Southern Tier
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Letter to Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Abraham: HHS Right to Cancel Fetal Tissue Contract
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Beyer, Dingell, And Grijalva Lead 100+ Members In Call To Safeguard Endangered Species Act
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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With Senate Set To Vote On Major Legislation To Address Opioid Crisis, Gillibrand Makes Final Push For Funding To Help New York State Combat Opioid Epidemic, Increase Funding For Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs That Help Prevent Drug Abuse & Prescription Fraud
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Schumer: Funding Increase For CDC To Fight Lyme Disease Will Help Protect Against Tick-Borne Illnesses
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 16, 2018
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CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With New York Congressional Candidate Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Inclusion Of Their Amendment In Final Must-Pass Defense Appropriations Bill Authorizing $20 Million In Federal Funding To Reimburse Local Water Authorities And New York For Clean Up Of Pfoa/Pfos At Newburgh
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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With Newburgh And New York Still Fighting To Clean Up Toxic Chemical Pollution That Poisoned Drinking Water, Schumer And Gillibrand Successfully Spearheaded The Charge To Include Language In Defense Appropriations Bill To Reimburse States And Water Authorities For Expenses Incurred From PFOS/PFOA Cleanup
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Tonko Drinking Water Legislation Passes House, Likely to Become Law
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, the Hon. Nita Lowey, the Hon. James Lankford, the Hon. Tom Graves, the Hon. Christopher Coons, and the Hon. Mike Quigley - Murphy, Connecticut and New York Lawmakers Urge Appropriators to Protect Plum Island
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Democratic Vision
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Investments in Our Nation's Water Systems
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce: Following Their Push, $190 Million To Complete Last Phase Of Canandaigua Va Campus Expansion Included In Just-Passed Va/Milcon Appropriations Bill; Senators Say $190 Million Will Complete Long-Sought Upgrade, Guard Against Future Closure Threats, And Boost Quality Of Care For Veterans & Economic Development To Rochester Region
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Suozzie and Long Island Sound Caucus Secure Reauthorization of EPA Long Island Sound Program
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi - Congressman Lowenthal Leads Effort Calling On House Leadership To Protect The Endangered Species Act And Conservation
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to Co-Chairs of the Global Climate Action Summit - Congressional Climate Champions Applaud Local Action on Display at the Global Climate Action Summit
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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Letter to The Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, The Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of The Department of Transportation - Matsui Leads 90 House Members on Letter Condemning Trump Administration's Fuel Economy Proposal
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2018
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Rep. Nadler Statement on the Anniversary of September 11th
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Sept. 11, 2018
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Gillibrand Statement On 17th Anniversary Of The Attacks On September 11, 2001
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 11, 2018
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Tweet - "17 years ago, my city and our country changed forever. Today, we remember the sacrifice & loss of those on and after #September11th. #NeverForget"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 10, 2018
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Announces VA Campaign "Be There' for Suicide Prevention Month
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Sept. 10, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Heidi King, Deputy Administrator - Senators Murray, Cantwell Urge President Trump's EPA to Extend Public Comment Period for Proposed Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell and the Hon. Charles E. Schumer - Reject Trump Superfund
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Sept. 7, 2018
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Tweet - "This week, Judiciary Committee Democrats were able to shine a bright light - for the American people & Republican Senators to see - on Judge Kavanaugh's troubling views on women's rights, presidential power, and protections for people with pre-existing conditions."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 7, 2018
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Young, Brown Lead Senators in Urging Administration to Invest in Efforts to Defeat Tuberculosis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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Letter to Dr. Oxiris Barbot, MD, Acting Health Commissioner for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Rep. Adriano Espaillat Leads Call for Mandated Testing Protocol in Nycha Buildings Throughout New York City
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Statement of Ranking Member Nadler for the Markup of H.R. 5468, the Permitting Litigation Efficiency Act of 2018
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Sept. 5, 2018
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As Oral Arguments Begin in Gop Lawsuit to Destroy Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions, Rep. Adriano Espaillat Slams GOP Assault on Health Care
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Sept. 5, 2018
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Tweet - "It's only fitting that questioning of Judge Kavanaugh & oral arguments in GOP's lawsuit to take away protections for ppl w/ pre-existing conditions both begin today. Why? Because GOP is using his nom as back door to take away these vital health care protections. #WhatsAtStake"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 4, 2018
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Climate Change
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 29, 2018
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Schumer & Higgins Say: Buffalo VA's Careless Push to Privatize Effective Program is a Disservice to the Men & Women Who Served this Country
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 29, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Greg Walden, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and the Hon. John Shimkus, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Environment - E&C Democrats Renew Request for Hearing on EPA Management of Toxic Chemicals
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2018
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With Maternal Mortality Rates On The Rise In The United States, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Reduce Maternal Deaths, Help Hospitals Implement Best Practices To Prevent Women From Dying Before, During And After Childbirth
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 27, 2018
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Schumer: Funding Increase For CDC To Fight Lyme Disease Will Help Protect Against Tick-Borne Illnesses
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 27, 2018
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Schumer: Our First Responders Are On The Front Lines Fighting The Opioid Crisis, And Deserve Every Tool And Resource Possible
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 24, 2018
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Tweet - "This Republican bill does nothing to require insurers to cover vital health care services. Bill essentially says if you have cancer, your insurance plan doesn't have to offer cancer care. What kind of "pre-existing condition protection" is that?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 24, 2018
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Meng Introduces Legislation to Require Covers on Trains -- Including Those in Queens -- That Transport Waste, Debris and Other Materials
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Aug. 24, 2018
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Schumer: Deploying New Tech Across Rochester-Finger Lakes Region Could Be A Game-Changer To Keep Police Officers Safe And Protect From Lethal Fentanyl OD's
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 24, 2018
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Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Introduce Legislation To Require The EPA To Reestablish Office Of Noise Abatement And Control To Address Noise Pollution From Aircraft Noise
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 24, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - With PFAS Chemicals Still Contaminating Water Supplies In Communities Across New York, Gillibrand Calls On EPA To Hold Community Engagement Meeting To Hear Directly From New Yorkers, Include Their Input In Federal PFAS Cleanup Plan
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on DeVos Seeking to Arm Educators
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Isakson, Mccaskill, Bipartisan Group of Senators File Amendment to Address Dangerous Lead Levels on Military Bases
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works - Democratic Senators Call for Hearing on Trump Fuel Economy Emissions Standards Roll-back
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Letter to Joan E. McInerney, MD, MBA, MA, FACEP, Network Director of New York/New Jersey VA Healthcare Network - Senator Schumer & Congressman Higgins Blast Buffalo Va Decision to Kick Veterans out Of Va-Run Adult Day Health Care Program
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - House Democrats Urge Epa Chief to Suspend Efforts to Weaken Safety Standards for Chemical Facilities
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member - Keep Anti-Environment Policy Riders Out of Senate Farm Bill Conference Report
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 22, 2018
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Letter to Chairman Buerkle - Investigate Toxins in School Supplies Before The School Bell Rings
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "The next Supreme Court Justice may also someday soon determine how much states can restrict a woman's constitutionally guaranteed right to make her own medical decisions. This is #WhatsAtStake"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "In our meeting today, Judge Kavanaugh refused to answer even the most basic Qs ab his jurisprudence & judicial philosophy, especially re: women's reproductive freedom, health care protections for ppl w/ pre-ex conditions, voting rights & presidential powers. Let me explain:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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As The Opioid Epidemic Continues To Hurt Communities Across New York State, Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Critical Funding For Opioid Treatment And Prevention Programs Was Included In Legislation That Could Pass The Senate As Soon As This Week
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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Tonko Condemns Trump's Proposed Rollback of Clean Energy Standards
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "The next Supreme Court Justice will have immense influence over the lives of Americans for generations to come. They may someday soon determine whether Americans with pre-existing conditions will be able to afford health care. This is #WhatsAtStake"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 20, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Brock Long, FEMA Administrator - Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Urge FEMA To Stand Ready To Quickly Approve Potential Disaster Declaration For Southern Tier And Finger Lakes Counties Impacted By Recent Flooding And Severe Weather
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2018
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Tweet - "I am calling on the FDA to speed up and make public their final report on the prevalence of the weed-killing chemical, glyphosate, in many foods families regularly eat--cereals, granola bars, oats, snack bars, & more. We need answers and we need them now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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