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Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Following this year's heartbreaking, opioid-poisoning death of Rochester infant, Schumer stands with Maisie Gillan's parents & calls on FDA to use new powers granted in Schumer-backed law, requiring all drug companies to use safer blister packaging for opioids ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Just two weeks ago, New York saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, & winds We must get these communities the aid they need The first step is for FEMA to prioritize this damage and to complete preliminary damage assessments now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump is wavering on his promise to ban flavored e-cigarettes? They are marketed towards children. This is a pattern. The reporting says the president backed off after hearing from industry lobbyists that the ban might hurt him politically." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Schumer: Federal flavored e-cig ban newly revealed to be on life support; standing with Western New York kids, senator demands Feds move forward with the plan, include all flavors & immediately finalize ban Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Top Democrats On Key Senate Committees Unveil Principles For Comprehensive Federal Privacy Legislation Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to prioritize & immediately complete preliminary damage assessments for 18 upstate counties ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Colleagues Announce GAO Report: Climate Change Poses Real Threat to Our Nation's Superfund Sites Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the US Chamber Board Member Representative - Harris, Colleagues Demand Answers on Chamber of Commerce's Anti-Climate Agenda, Funding Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Cicilline, Nadler Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Schumer: "Dollar' bargain stores--across NYC & LI--are stocking cheap, dangerous Chinese-made over-the-counter drugs that could make you sick, or worse; senator demands Fed crackdown on China's ability to ship those drugs here in the first place & for bargain stores to toss any questionable drugs immediately Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Suozzi: "A storm is coming, we need to finally develop a bipartisan proposal to address long term health care insurance" Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 14, 2019 Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Announce The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has essentially shuttered the Senate for legislative business. The House has passed over 250 bills he's taken no action on. Republicans have blocked legislation to: Protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Reauthorize VAWA Secure our elections And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Schumer statement on groundbreaking of first-ever food business incubator in Rochester; project set to spur 100 new jobs & anchor downtown Rochester revitalization Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Velázquez Targets New Technology as Tool to Empower Small Medical Practices Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 13, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Finally Stop Polluters From Contaminating New York Waterways With Toxic Levels Of PFAS Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "With President Trump pulling America out of the Paris climate agreement this week: I'm sharing a conversation I had with @AlexHonnold, @SashaDiGiulian, and @TommyCaldwell1 about their stories, the impacts of climate change they've seen, and why they fight for our environment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "You don't have to hear it from me. This is what @AlexHonnold, @SashaDiGiulian, @TommyCaldwell1, and the @AccessFund have to say about how preserving our environment and public lands can help our economy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that President Trump pulled us out of the Paris climate agreement. Period. Listen to @SashaDiGiulian, @TommyCaldwell1, and @AlexHonnold talk with me about the fight to preserve our climate for future generations." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We must fight to preserve wild places for future generations From Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge To the Gunks in New York To Kentucky's Red River Gorge Here's @TommyCaldwell1, @AlexHonnold, & @SashaDiGiulian on @ProtectWinters and our environment & public lands" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2019 As Republicans Introduce Legislation To Allow Coal Plants To Further Evade Pollution Regulations, Gillibrand Questions Officials In Senate Hearing On How More Air Pollution Harms New Yorkers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Honor and Support America's Courageous Veterans Rep. Joe Morelle
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: In 2019 alone, +1k toxic algal blooms plagued Upstate NY lakes, threatening upstate drinking water, residents, animals & economies; senator urges Feds to launch statewide effort to combat the blooms ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Gillibrand, Senate Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Expand Access To Mental Health Services For Older Adults And People With Disabilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 5, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors the Seeding Rural Resilience Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 5, 2019 Tonko "Still In" for Paris Climate Agreement Rep. Paul Tonko
Nov. 5, 2019 Maloney introduces landmark cosmetics reform bill Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Brown, Collins, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Mental Health Services for Older Americans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 After Hosting Roundtables And Meeting With Older Adults And Disability Rights Advocates Across New York, Gillibrand Unveils Bipartisan Legislation To Support Family Caregivers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration formally sent notice to the U.N. that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Agreement in 2020. Future generations will look back on this decision as a dramatic step backward in the fight to address the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat introduces the Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Future generations will look back on President Trump's decision as a dramatic step backward in the fight to address the climate crisis that will hurt our planet, our economy, and our national security for decades to come." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Dr. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for Investigation After Ice Deletes Video Needed to Investigate the Death of Roxsana Hernandez Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "In the long list of pitiful and dangerous policy decisions @realDonaldTrump has made as president, today's announcement ranks as one of the worst." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats continue to stand with the vast majority of Americans who are demanding their elected officials stop kowtowing to corporate polluters and take action to address the mounting threat posed by climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "#GetCovered If you're not covered If you want to change your plan If you even just want to take a look at your options Head over to http://healthcare.gov now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Pallone & Tonko Denounce Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of Coal Ash Rules Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Schumer: New report shows CNY has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the nation; senator calls for CDC to collaborate with local experts to get to the bottom of sky-high multiple sclerosis incidence in CNY ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 3, 2019 Tweet - "More than 100 million Americans have a pre-existing condition. The Trump Justice Department wants to take away healthcare protection from all of these Americans. House Dems are fighting to them from carrying out this diabolical plan. We stand #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 2, 2019 Tweet - "If you're not covered or want to change your coverage, make sure you #GetCovered now! http://healthcare.gov " Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Rep. Nadler and Local Leaders Commemorate Superstorm Sandy Anniversary, Announce Legislation to Expand Access to FEMA Disaster Assistance Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey Push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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 Upstate New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Communities across Upstate New York saw severe damage and continue to recover from yesterday's storm FEMA must stand ready to quickly approve disaster declaration requests for Upstate New York communities ravaged by it It's critical they get the resources they need to recover" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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
Date Title Politician
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Following this year's heartbreaking, opioid-poisoning death of Rochester infant, Schumer stands with Maisie Gillan's parents & calls on FDA to use new powers granted in Schumer-backed law, requiring all drug companies to use safer blister packaging for opioids ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Just two weeks ago, New York saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, & winds We must get these communities the aid they need The first step is for FEMA to prioritize this damage and to complete preliminary damage assessments now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump is wavering on his promise to ban flavored e-cigarettes? They are marketed towards children. This is a pattern. The reporting says the president backed off after hearing from industry lobbyists that the ban might hurt him politically." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Schumer: Federal flavored e-cig ban newly revealed to be on life support; standing with Western New York kids, senator demands Feds move forward with the plan, include all flavors & immediately finalize ban Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Top Democrats On Key Senate Committees Unveil Principles For Comprehensive Federal Privacy Legislation Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to prioritize & immediately complete preliminary damage assessments for 18 upstate counties ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Colleagues Announce GAO Report: Climate Change Poses Real Threat to Our Nation's Superfund Sites Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the US Chamber Board Member Representative - Harris, Colleagues Demand Answers on Chamber of Commerce's Anti-Climate Agenda, Funding Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Cicilline, Nadler Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Schumer: "Dollar' bargain stores--across NYC & LI--are stocking cheap, dangerous Chinese-made over-the-counter drugs that could make you sick, or worse; senator demands Fed crackdown on China's ability to ship those drugs here in the first place & for bargain stores to toss any questionable drugs immediately Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Suozzi: "A storm is coming, we need to finally develop a bipartisan proposal to address long term health care insurance" Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 14, 2019 Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Announce The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has essentially shuttered the Senate for legislative business. The House has passed over 250 bills he's taken no action on. Republicans have blocked legislation to: Protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Reauthorize VAWA Secure our elections And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Schumer statement on groundbreaking of first-ever food business incubator in Rochester; project set to spur 100 new jobs & anchor downtown Rochester revitalization Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Velázquez Targets New Technology as Tool to Empower Small Medical Practices Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 13, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Finally Stop Polluters From Contaminating New York Waterways With Toxic Levels Of PFAS Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "With President Trump pulling America out of the Paris climate agreement this week: I'm sharing a conversation I had with @AlexHonnold, @SashaDiGiulian, and @TommyCaldwell1 about their stories, the impacts of climate change they've seen, and why they fight for our environment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "You don't have to hear it from me. This is what @AlexHonnold, @SashaDiGiulian, @TommyCaldwell1, and the @AccessFund have to say about how preserving our environment and public lands can help our economy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that President Trump pulled us out of the Paris climate agreement. Period. Listen to @SashaDiGiulian, @TommyCaldwell1, and @AlexHonnold talk with me about the fight to preserve our climate for future generations." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We must fight to preserve wild places for future generations From Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge To the Gunks in New York To Kentucky's Red River Gorge Here's @TommyCaldwell1, @AlexHonnold, & @SashaDiGiulian on @ProtectWinters and our environment & public lands" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2019 As Republicans Introduce Legislation To Allow Coal Plants To Further Evade Pollution Regulations, Gillibrand Questions Officials In Senate Hearing On How More Air Pollution Harms New Yorkers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Honor and Support America's Courageous Veterans Rep.Joe Morelle
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: In 2019 alone, +1k toxic algal blooms plagued Upstate NY lakes, threatening upstate drinking water, residents, animals & economies; senator urges Feds to launch statewide effort to combat the blooms ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Gillibrand, Senate Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Expand Access To Mental Health Services For Older Adults And People With Disabilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 5, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors the Seeding Rural Resilience Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 5, 2019 Tonko "Still In" for Paris Climate Agreement Rep.Paul Tonko
Nov. 5, 2019 Maloney introduces landmark cosmetics reform bill Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Brown, Collins, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Mental Health Services for Older Americans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 After Hosting Roundtables And Meeting With Older Adults And Disability Rights Advocates Across New York, Gillibrand Unveils Bipartisan Legislation To Support Family Caregivers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration formally sent notice to the U.N. that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Agreement in 2020. Future generations will look back on this decision as a dramatic step backward in the fight to address the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat introduces the Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2019 Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Future generations will look back on President Trump's decision as a dramatic step backward in the fight to address the climate crisis that will hurt our planet, our economy, and our national security for decades to come." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Dr. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for Investigation After Ice Deletes Video Needed to Investigate the Death of Roxsana Hernandez Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "In the long list of pitiful and dangerous policy decisions @realDonaldTrump has made as president, today's announcement ranks as one of the worst." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats continue to stand with the vast majority of Americans who are demanding their elected officials stop kowtowing to corporate polluters and take action to address the mounting threat posed by climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "#GetCovered If you're not covered If you want to change your plan If you even just want to take a look at your options Head over to http://healthcare.gov now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Pallone & Tonko Denounce Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of Coal Ash Rules Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Schumer: New report shows CNY has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the nation; senator calls for CDC to collaborate with local experts to get to the bottom of sky-high multiple sclerosis incidence in CNY ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 3, 2019 Tweet - "More than 100 million Americans have a pre-existing condition. The Trump Justice Department wants to take away healthcare protection from all of these Americans. House Dems are fighting to them from carrying out this diabolical plan. We stand #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 2, 2019 Tweet - "If you're not covered or want to change your coverage, make sure you #GetCovered now! http://healthcare.gov " Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Rep. Nadler and Local Leaders Commemorate Superstorm Sandy Anniversary, Announce Legislation to Expand Access to FEMA Disaster Assistance Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey Push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
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 Upstate New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Communities across Upstate New York saw severe damage and continue to recover from yesterday's storm FEMA must stand ready to quickly approve disaster declaration requests for Upstate New York communities ravaged by it It's critical they get the resources they need to recover" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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
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