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Sept. 26, 2019 Recognizing National Dumpling Day Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 25, 2019 Committee leaders echo scientists' concerns with EPA's risk evaluation of toxic chemical PV29 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Fitzpatrick, Gottheimer, Stefanik, Kelly, Boyle, Murphy Introduce Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Recognizing National Ataxia Awareness Day Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Sept. 24, 2019 Environment and climate change subcommittee to markup 15 bills on Thursday Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Letter to Hon. George Ervin "Sonny" Perdue III, United States Secretary of Agriculture - As New York Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Struggle With Produce-Pricing Crisis, Gillibrand Calls on USDA to Investigate Why Prices Paid to Farmers Aren't Keeping Up With the Market Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Conflicts of interest. Ethical concerns. Ideologues opposed to the missions of the agencies to which they're nominated. The Trump administration's made a mockery of the appointments process in the Senate. Appointing Daniel Jorjani for @Interior's Solicitor is another example." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud that New York is hosting world leaders for today's #ClimateActionSummit. Because we must act to fight climate change now. This is for our planet. This is for our kids. This is for our grandkids." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2019 Schumer: Flavored e-cig ban being finalized right now could include major loophole; companies could apply for exemption; senator insists exemption rule be very tight so companies can't escape ban and put us right back to square one Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the amazing firefighters and first responders working to stop the fires in the Hudson Valley. We'll be monitoring the situation on Sugarloaf Mountain, Breakneck Ridge, and in the surrounding areas." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Proud of the over 670 @DiscoveryIncTV volunteers participating in community service for Impact Day across New York City, from conducting environmental stewardship at Riverside Park, to exploring the Bronx Zoo with public schools, to creating baby box kits for new parents." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The energy in the streets of New York today as students and more stand up to demand action on climate change is incredible. This is for our planet. This is for our kids. This is for our grandkids. This is for my grandson, Noah. And it's time to act. Now. #ClimateStrike" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This is my climate change story This is how I think about it This is for our planet, our kids, our grandkids This is for my grandson Noah The energy in New York's streets today as students stand up to demand action on climate change is incredible We must act now #ClimateStrike" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to secure a commitment from @HUDgov that NY's Onondaga County will receive $5.6 million to remove lead paint hazards from homes. This investment will protect the health & wellbeing of Central New York children from insidious lead-poisoning." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "RT if you agree: It's long past time to act on climate change. #ClimateStrike" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It is shameful that two years after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, Puerto Rico is still unable to access more than $18.4 billion in federally appropriated resources because of the Trump administration's stonewalling." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The energy these students from @350 showed me this week is outstanding. I'm so proud they're standing up to fight climate change. Because it's long past time to act. #ClimateStrike" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Meng Stands With Students to Support Teaching Climate Change in Schools Rep. Grace Meng
Sept. 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services - Funds for Substance Use Disorder Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Urges FCC to Reject Plans that Imperil the Universal Service Fund Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Stefanik Leads Older Americans Act Reauthorization Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 19, 2019 Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Vaping and Smoking Epidemic Rep. Tom Suozzi
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Raskin Urges President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Congressman Levin's Bill to Support Family Caregivers Clears Committee Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tonko Selected Among Colleagues to Negotiate Defense Bill Between House and Senate Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is planning to finalize a rule that would block any state from getting ahead of the federal government to deal with carbon pollution from cars. President @realDonaldTrump's position is essentially: "No California, I insist that you pollute more."" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "There is no excuse for denying our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico the funding they need to recover Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to stop @realDonaldTrump from taking money from projects in Puerto Rico to fund his expensive ineffective border wall" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "RT if you agree: The energy these students with @350 are taking to the streets when they rally on climate change is incredible. I'm so proud to meet with them to talk about how climate change will affect all of us." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - With Less Than Two Weeks To Go Until National Flood Insurance Program Expires, Gillibrand Urges Senate To Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program Immediately; Ensure Any Legislation Includes Her Reforms To End Problems Plaguing Broken And Corrupt System Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "$244,447.91 That's how much the health care sabotage by President @realDonaldTrump and his administration cost just one family. Just one. That's a scam. American families deserve real health care, not junk insurance plans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Hon. Greg Walden, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Addressing primary care doctor needs Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, U.S Department of Homeland Security Acting Director - Meng Demands Answers From DHS About Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Border Rep. Grace Meng
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee leaders demand answers from EPA on agency's efforts to systemically weaken the role of science Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsors Legislation to Ensure Every Child Attending Public School is Vaccinated, Protecting the Health and Safety of Our Communities Rep. Joe Morelle
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "#WorldSepsisDay Sepsis is a potentially fatal medical emergency. Time matters. If you or a loved one suspects sepsis or has an infection that's not getting better, ask your doctor if you're at risk. Know the symptoms. Protect yourself & your family." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I have called for banning flavored e-cigarettes for a long time. It's past time that the FDA moves to take these kid-friendly products off the shelves. It's good that these public health questions have finally reached the administration." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The decision by @realDonaldTrump's administration not to grant temporary protected status to immigrants from the Bahamas already residing here in America shows a lack of compassion for a nation ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. We must do more to help." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Wait. What!? You mean President @realDonaldTrump is suing to rip health care away from millions of Americans but doesn't have a plan for what happens if he succeeds? I'm shocked. SHOCKED. Believe what they do. Not what they say." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Appalling. Republicans in NC lied to Democrats and held a secret vote to block Medicaid expansion while Democrats were honoring those murdered on 9/11. This assault on democracy and decency should be condemned by leaders on both sides of the aisle." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Bennet, Markey, Cantwell, Carper, Schumer and Udall Introduce Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleges Demand Action, Answers on Deaths Related to E-Cigarettes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I've been pushing for a ban on flavored e-cigs It's good that the toxic cloud of public health questions whirling around vaping and e-cig flavors has finally reached the White House The damage they are doing especially to kids is now an all-out epidemic" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "For our first responders, this anniversary of 9/11 carries additional significance. A few months ago, some of the heroes that day were here in Washington to celebrate the permanent reauthorization of the Victim Compensation Fund." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Velazquez Aims to Reduce Burden of Utilization Management on Small Medical Practices Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "We will continue our fight against the Trump administration's healthcare sabotage. We will force a vote this fall to save pre-existing condition protections from the administration's harmful rule allowing junk insurance plans that lack these protections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 26, 2019 Recognizing National Dumpling Day Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 25, 2019 Committee leaders echo scientists' concerns with EPA's risk evaluation of toxic chemical PV29 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Fitzpatrick, Gottheimer, Stefanik, Kelly, Boyle, Murphy Introduce Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Recognizing National Ataxia Awareness Day Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Sept. 24, 2019 Environment and climate change subcommittee to markup 15 bills on Thursday Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Letter to Hon. George Ervin "Sonny" Perdue III, United States Secretary of Agriculture - As New York Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Struggle With Produce-Pricing Crisis, Gillibrand Calls on USDA to Investigate Why Prices Paid to Farmers Aren't Keeping Up With the Market Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Conflicts of interest. Ethical concerns. Ideologues opposed to the missions of the agencies to which they're nominated. The Trump administration's made a mockery of the appointments process in the Senate. Appointing Daniel Jorjani for @Interior's Solicitor is another example." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud that New York is hosting world leaders for today's #ClimateActionSummit. Because we must act to fight climate change now. This is for our planet. This is for our kids. This is for our grandkids." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2019 Schumer: Flavored e-cig ban being finalized right now could include major loophole; companies could apply for exemption; senator insists exemption rule be very tight so companies can't escape ban and put us right back to square one Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the amazing firefighters and first responders working to stop the fires in the Hudson Valley. We'll be monitoring the situation on Sugarloaf Mountain, Breakneck Ridge, and in the surrounding areas." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Proud of the over 670 @DiscoveryIncTV volunteers participating in community service for Impact Day across New York City, from conducting environmental stewardship at Riverside Park, to exploring the Bronx Zoo with public schools, to creating baby box kits for new parents." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The energy in the streets of New York today as students and more stand up to demand action on climate change is incredible. This is for our planet. This is for our kids. This is for our grandkids. This is for my grandson, Noah. And it's time to act. Now. #ClimateStrike" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This is my climate change story This is how I think about it This is for our planet, our kids, our grandkids This is for my grandson Noah The energy in New York's streets today as students stand up to demand action on climate change is incredible We must act now #ClimateStrike" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to secure a commitment from @HUDgov that NY's Onondaga County will receive $5.6 million to remove lead paint hazards from homes. This investment will protect the health & wellbeing of Central New York children from insidious lead-poisoning." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "RT if you agree: It's long past time to act on climate change. #ClimateStrike" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It is shameful that two years after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, Puerto Rico is still unable to access more than $18.4 billion in federally appropriated resources because of the Trump administration's stonewalling." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The energy these students from @350 showed me this week is outstanding. I'm so proud they're standing up to fight climate change. Because it's long past time to act. #ClimateStrike" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2019 Meng Stands With Students to Support Teaching Climate Change in Schools Rep.Grace Meng
Sept. 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services - Funds for Substance Use Disorder Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Urges FCC to Reject Plans that Imperil the Universal Service Fund Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Stefanik Leads Older Americans Act Reauthorization Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 19, 2019 Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Vaping and Smoking Epidemic Rep.Tom Suozzi
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Raskin Urges President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Harris, Feinstein, Senate Democrats Introduce Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act to Rescind President Trump's Anti-Climate Agenda Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Congressman Levin's Bill to Support Family Caregivers Clears Committee Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tonko Selected Among Colleagues to Negotiate Defense Bill Between House and Senate Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is planning to finalize a rule that would block any state from getting ahead of the federal government to deal with carbon pollution from cars. President @realDonaldTrump's position is essentially: "No California, I insist that you pollute more."" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "There is no excuse for denying our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico the funding they need to recover Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to stop @realDonaldTrump from taking money from projects in Puerto Rico to fund his expensive ineffective border wall" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "RT if you agree: The energy these students with @350 are taking to the streets when they rally on climate change is incredible. I'm so proud to meet with them to talk about how climate change will affect all of us." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - With Less Than Two Weeks To Go Until National Flood Insurance Program Expires, Gillibrand Urges Senate To Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program Immediately; Ensure Any Legislation Includes Her Reforms To End Problems Plaguing Broken And Corrupt System Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "$244,447.91 That's how much the health care sabotage by President @realDonaldTrump and his administration cost just one family. Just one. That's a scam. American families deserve real health care, not junk insurance plans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Hon. Greg Walden, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Addressing primary care doctor needs Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, U.S Department of Homeland Security Acting Director - Meng Demands Answers From DHS About Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Border Rep.Grace Meng
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee leaders demand answers from EPA on agency's efforts to systemically weaken the role of science Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsors Legislation to Ensure Every Child Attending Public School is Vaccinated, Protecting the Health and Safety of Our Communities Rep.Joe Morelle
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "#WorldSepsisDay Sepsis is a potentially fatal medical emergency. Time matters. If you or a loved one suspects sepsis or has an infection that's not getting better, ask your doctor if you're at risk. Know the symptoms. Protect yourself & your family." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I have called for banning flavored e-cigarettes for a long time. It's past time that the FDA moves to take these kid-friendly products off the shelves. It's good that these public health questions have finally reached the administration." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The decision by @realDonaldTrump's administration not to grant temporary protected status to immigrants from the Bahamas already residing here in America shows a lack of compassion for a nation ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. We must do more to help." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Wait. What!? You mean President @realDonaldTrump is suing to rip health care away from millions of Americans but doesn't have a plan for what happens if he succeeds? I'm shocked. SHOCKED. Believe what they do. Not what they say." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Appalling. Republicans in NC lied to Democrats and held a secret vote to block Medicaid expansion while Democrats were honoring those murdered on 9/11. This assault on democracy and decency should be condemned by leaders on both sides of the aisle." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Bennet, Markey, Cantwell, Carper, Schumer and Udall Introduce Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleges Demand Action, Answers on Deaths Related to E-Cigarettes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I've been pushing for a ban on flavored e-cigs It's good that the toxic cloud of public health questions whirling around vaping and e-cig flavors has finally reached the White House The damage they are doing especially to kids is now an all-out epidemic" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "For our first responders, this anniversary of 9/11 carries additional significance. A few months ago, some of the heroes that day were here in Washington to celebrate the permanent reauthorization of the Victim Compensation Fund." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Velazquez Aims to Reduce Burden of Utilization Management on Small Medical Practices Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "We will continue our fight against the Trump administration's healthcare sabotage. We will force a vote this fall to save pre-existing condition protections from the administration's harmful rule allowing junk insurance plans that lack these protections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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