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Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Perhaps the biggest lie President Trump told tonight was his claim he'll protect patients with pre-existing conditions. His admin is in court trying to take those protections away. The only way he can truly protect people with pre-existing conditions is to drop the lawsuit now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump claims he'd protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Ahead of #SOTU, Senate & House Democrats are standing with families to say: If he really cared about health care--he'd drop the lawsuit to sabotage health care for millions #ProtectOurCare #StateOfHealthCare" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 4, 2020 Schumer invites 6-year-old Bronx native, Jonathan Fisher, to State of the Union; senator says if Trump's healthcare sabotage is successful, Jonathan's healthcare--and millions more with pre-existing conditions--would callously be ripped away Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on S. 3201, the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 31, 2020 Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Lead First-Ever Bill to Ban Fracking Nationwide Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Tonko Announces Capital Region Clean Energy Innovator as Guest for 2020 State of the Union Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: The Trump administration will stop at nothing to take away Americans' health care. This plan to gut Medicaid is just the latest effort to sabotage our healthcare system. I will continue fighting to #ProtectOurCare." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Sanders Unveils Bill to Combat Corporate Polluters and Protect Drinking Water Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Kennedy, Cooper Lead Rejection of Trump Medicaid Plan Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 E&C Leaders Release Draft Clean Future Act Legislative Text to Achieve a 100 Percent Clean Economy Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Trahan Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Clean Up Merrimack River in FY 2021 Budget Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Press Health Secretary for Updates on Novel Coronavirus, Call for Continuing Robust, Science-Driven Response Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 26, 2020 Tweet - "While the threat to the American public remains low, HHS should follow CDC's proactive lead: Declare a public health emergency for coronavirus. This will unlock millions of dollars for CDC to support the agency's ongoing response to protect public health." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2020 Schumer reveals: CDC cannot access "rapid response dollars' that can help stop potentially deadly coronavirus until Feds declare official public health emergency; senator urges Feds to make the declaration now so CDC can unlock tens-of-millions in the proactive war to beat back spread Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Moore Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Prevent Combined Sewer Overflows in FY 2021 Budget Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to Russ Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Andrew Wheller, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Portman, Stabenow, Bipartisan Colleagues Request $320 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in President's FY 2021 Budget Request Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pledging to 'Fix the Damn Roads' or investing in climate solutions, Gov. Whitmer's vision is what America needs. Giving a voice to Latinos or helping El Paso heal after gun violence, Rep. Escobar's embodied the best of public service. Proud to announce this with @SpeakerPelosi:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 E&C Leaders Demand Answers for Backlog of Superfund Cleanups Stacking Up Under Trump EPA Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services - 50 Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico continue to ache as they uncover more damage from this swarm of earthquakes. President Trump: Approve the additional FEMA IA funds that Governor @WandaVazquezG's requested for recovery. ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of these Americans fighting the fires in Australia. We are forever in their debt for going to Australia to fight to protect lives, animals, and the environment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The PJM is right. FERC needs to reverse course on this terrible rule that will exacerbate climate change and discourage clean energy. FERC should stop bowing to the demands of special interests and act like the independent agency it's supposed to be." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 47 years since the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade. But the Trump administration and Republicans are actively taking away a woman's constitutional right to make her own reproductive healthcare decisions. We must keep up the fight to protect Roe and access to care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal Leads 47 House Members In Calling On Interior Dept To Maintain Arctic Wilderness Protections Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA's releasing more than $39M in federal funding for rebuilding the hospital on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Maria & Irma. I'm proud I've pushed for FEMA funding like this. It shouldn't take this long to help our fellow Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court just announced that it would delay ruling on the Administration's lawsuit against our healthcare law. It's a sharp reminder to the American people that President Trump and Republicans are trying to take away Americans' health care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "To @SecAzar: We need a coordinated mental health campaign in Puerto Rico NOW. With the unprecedented devastation from the earthquakes, it's past time to act and help our fellow Americans access the care they need." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Congressman Morelle, Local Advocates Announce $1.5 Million in Funding for Early Childhood Services Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Hon. Greg Walden - Bipartison Congressional Group Seeks Expedited Consideration of Legislation to Implement 9-8-8 National Suicide Hotline Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have to do all we can to stop the fires in Australia. I'm so proud of everyone working to save families, save animals, and save the environment. We can't wait any longer to take action to fight the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi, Stefanik Call on Administration to Accept New York State's Appeal for Disaster Declaration Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Put Climate Change at Center of FEMA Duties Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Co-Leads the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswomen Escobar and Velázquez Introduce Legislation to Impose Financial Sanctions on Foreign Actors Who Recklessly Jeopardize our Environment Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I've been leading @SenateDems to push President Trump to sign this disaster declaration that our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico requested to help recover from the swarm of earthquakes But this is only one step. We'll keep pushing FEMA & the admin to deliver all the aid needed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Stefanik Sends Letter Outlining Great Lakes Task Force Priorities to The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 15, 2020 Horseracing Integrity Act Reaches Key Milestone in House Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Velázquez on Release of HUD Puerto Rico Funds Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Steve Gleason was heroic on the football field But we're here today awarding him the Congressional Gold Medal to recognize his truly heroic life off the field He's helped countless others--those struggling with ALS & other degenerative diseases--experience a rebirth of their own" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Juntos! We must stand together with those today in New York who came out to fight for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico President Trump must approve Puerto Rico's request for disaster aid There's no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans @Pwr4PuertoRico" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump has heeded our calls to lift the blockade on some of the disaster-aid funding for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, it's not nearly enough. There is no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans confront and recover from disasters." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill to Improve Veterans' Dental Care Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 14, 2020 Tonko-Olson Bill Supporting American HVAC Manufacturing Gets Review Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Perhaps the biggest lie President Trump told tonight was his claim he'll protect patients with pre-existing conditions. His admin is in court trying to take those protections away. The only way he can truly protect people with pre-existing conditions is to drop the lawsuit now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump claims he'd protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Ahead of #SOTU, Senate & House Democrats are standing with families to say: If he really cared about health care--he'd drop the lawsuit to sabotage health care for millions #ProtectOurCare #StateOfHealthCare" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 4, 2020 Schumer invites 6-year-old Bronx native, Jonathan Fisher, to State of the Union; senator says if Trump's healthcare sabotage is successful, Jonathan's healthcare--and millions more with pre-existing conditions--would callously be ripped away Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on S. 3201, the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 31, 2020 Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Lead First-Ever Bill to Ban Fracking Nationwide Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Tonko Announces Capital Region Clean Energy Innovator as Guest for 2020 State of the Union Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: The Trump administration will stop at nothing to take away Americans' health care. This plan to gut Medicaid is just the latest effort to sabotage our healthcare system. I will continue fighting to #ProtectOurCare." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Sanders Unveils Bill to Combat Corporate Polluters and Protect Drinking Water Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Kennedy, Cooper Lead Rejection of Trump Medicaid Plan Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 E&C Leaders Release Draft Clean Future Act Legislative Text to Achieve a 100 Percent Clean Economy Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Trahan Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Clean Up Merrimack River in FY 2021 Budget Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Press Health Secretary for Updates on Novel Coronavirus, Call for Continuing Robust, Science-Driven Response Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 26, 2020 Tweet - "While the threat to the American public remains low, HHS should follow CDC's proactive lead: Declare a public health emergency for coronavirus. This will unlock millions of dollars for CDC to support the agency's ongoing response to protect public health." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2020 Schumer reveals: CDC cannot access "rapid response dollars' that can help stop potentially deadly coronavirus until Feds declare official public health emergency; senator urges Feds to make the declaration now so CDC can unlock tens-of-millions in the proactive war to beat back spread Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Moore Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Prevent Combined Sewer Overflows in FY 2021 Budget Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to Russ Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Andrew Wheller, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Portman, Stabenow, Bipartisan Colleagues Request $320 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in President's FY 2021 Budget Request Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pledging to 'Fix the Damn Roads' or investing in climate solutions, Gov. Whitmer's vision is what America needs. Giving a voice to Latinos or helping El Paso heal after gun violence, Rep. Escobar's embodied the best of public service. Proud to announce this with @SpeakerPelosi:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 E&C Leaders Demand Answers for Backlog of Superfund Cleanups Stacking Up Under Trump EPA Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services - 50 Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico continue to ache as they uncover more damage from this swarm of earthquakes. President Trump: Approve the additional FEMA IA funds that Governor @WandaVazquezG's requested for recovery. ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of these Americans fighting the fires in Australia. We are forever in their debt for going to Australia to fight to protect lives, animals, and the environment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The PJM is right. FERC needs to reverse course on this terrible rule that will exacerbate climate change and discourage clean energy. FERC should stop bowing to the demands of special interests and act like the independent agency it's supposed to be." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 47 years since the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade. But the Trump administration and Republicans are actively taking away a woman's constitutional right to make her own reproductive healthcare decisions. We must keep up the fight to protect Roe and access to care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal Leads 47 House Members In Calling On Interior Dept To Maintain Arctic Wilderness Protections Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA's releasing more than $39M in federal funding for rebuilding the hospital on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Maria & Irma. I'm proud I've pushed for FEMA funding like this. It shouldn't take this long to help our fellow Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court just announced that it would delay ruling on the Administration's lawsuit against our healthcare law. It's a sharp reminder to the American people that President Trump and Republicans are trying to take away Americans' health care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "To @SecAzar: We need a coordinated mental health campaign in Puerto Rico NOW. With the unprecedented devastation from the earthquakes, it's past time to act and help our fellow Americans access the care they need." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Congressman Morelle, Local Advocates Announce $1.5 Million in Funding for Early Childhood Services Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Hon. Greg Walden - Bipartison Congressional Group Seeks Expedited Consideration of Legislation to Implement 9-8-8 National Suicide Hotline Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have to do all we can to stop the fires in Australia. I'm so proud of everyone working to save families, save animals, and save the environment. We can't wait any longer to take action to fight the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi, Stefanik Call on Administration to Accept New York State's Appeal for Disaster Declaration Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Put Climate Change at Center of FEMA Duties Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Co-Leads the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congresswomen Escobar and Velázquez Introduce Legislation to Impose Financial Sanctions on Foreign Actors Who Recklessly Jeopardize our Environment Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I've been leading @SenateDems to push President Trump to sign this disaster declaration that our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico requested to help recover from the swarm of earthquakes But this is only one step. We'll keep pushing FEMA & the admin to deliver all the aid needed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Stefanik Sends Letter Outlining Great Lakes Task Force Priorities to The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 15, 2020 Horseracing Integrity Act Reaches Key Milestone in House Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Velázquez on Release of HUD Puerto Rico Funds Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Steve Gleason was heroic on the football field But we're here today awarding him the Congressional Gold Medal to recognize his truly heroic life off the field He's helped countless others--those struggling with ALS & other degenerative diseases--experience a rebirth of their own" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Juntos! We must stand together with those today in New York who came out to fight for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico President Trump must approve Puerto Rico's request for disaster aid There's no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans @Pwr4PuertoRico" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump has heeded our calls to lift the blockade on some of the disaster-aid funding for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, it's not nearly enough. There is no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans confront and recover from disasters." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill to Improve Veterans' Dental Care Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 14, 2020 Tonko-Olson Bill Supporting American HVAC Manufacturing Gets Review Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
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