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July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Incredible to see this moment. One of our 9/11 first responders, John Feal, embracing Jon Stewart just after the Senate vote. I'm so proud the struggle of nearly two decades to get these brave men and women what they deserve is--hopefully, finally--complete. They are our heroes." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Victim Compensation Fund Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Senate will vote to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. These men and women, many of them sick, some of them gravely so, won't have to return to Congress anymore to fight for the compensation that should always have been given." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Tweet - "Emergency kits on airplanes don't have to stock life-saving medicine like EpiPens Airlines have lobbied FAA for a pass since 2001 But with allergies on the uptick, FAA has to reverse course to help save kids & adults in emergencies https://nypost.com/2019/07/21/schumer-calls-on-faa-to-require-epipens-in-flights-medical-kits … with @RealDoctorMike" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Following Severe Uptick of Suicide Deaths in Central Ny & Nationwide, Schumer Launches Three-Pronged Plan to Combat the Devastating Trend; Pointing to The Highest Suicide Rate in Decades, Schumer Says All-Hands-On-Deck Are Needed to Reach More People in Pain & Save Precious Lives Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2019 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President of Airlines for America - Schumer Reveals: Emergency Medical Kits Aboard Airplanes Do Not Have to Stock Life-Saving Medicine--like that Found in Epipens; Since 2001, Airlines Have Successfully Lobbied Faa for A Pass; Senator Demands Airlines & Faa Reverse Course & Stock Planes with Epipens Because They Can Save the Lives of Kids & Adults During an Emergency Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 18, 2019 Medium - Sen Kirsten Gillibrand: Taking the fight to Trump Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 18, 2019 Velázquez Seeks Ban on Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 18, 2019 Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement as the Medicaid parity bill for U.S. territories passes committee, one step closer towards becoming law Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: Senator @GillibrandNY and I just secured a vote for our 9/11 first responders. These are our American heroes. And we'll never stop fighting for them. #Renew911VCF" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that we're once again dealing with delays on legislation to help our 9/11 first responders. Period." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus Praises Consensus Calendar House Passage of Bipartisan Cadillac Tax Repeal Key Utilization of New House Rules Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
July 17, 2019 Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances Out of Committee Rep. Paul Tonko
July 17, 2019 Gardner and Gillibrand Call for Vote on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019 Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "So why are you supporting the lawsuit from @realDonaldTrump to end pre-existing condition protections? If you really support the protections, I assume we have your vote on legislation to oppose the lawsuit. Can you help me ask @SenateMajLdr McConnell to bring it up for a vote?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Unreal @GillibrandNY & I just demanded to pass the bill for our 9/11 first responders But @RandPaul objected Why are Republicans holding this bill up? Our first responders who answered the call of duty on 9/11 shouldn't have to keep coming back here for Congress to finally act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "Nothing poses a greater danger to our planet than climate change. We set up the @SenateDems Special Committee on the Climate Crisis because it's long past time to act. As @SenateMajLdr, Senator McConnell has not put a significant climate bill on the floor intending to pass it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "This will do real harm to women and their families. This is part of the plan by President @realDonaldTrump's administration and Republicans to take away women's rights to make their own healthcare decisions. We must work together to stop this." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans just keep trying, and trying, and trying, and trying to end our health care law and end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. Believe what they do. Not what they say." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Letter to Dr. James Reilly, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - Feinstein, Hirono Lead Letter Warning of Scientific Data Suppression within USGS Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "Not only did they rush to the towers on that fateful day to save others, the 9/11 first responders fought tirelessly for their brothers and sisters who got sick in the weeks and months and years to come. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's time to vote for our heroes. Immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "@SenateMajLdr McConnell: No games. These are our American heroes. It's time to give our 9/11 first responders a vote in the Senate NOW. #Renew911VCF" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Letter to Hon. Robert L. Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affiars - Gillibrand and Daines Demand No Further Delays for Blue Water Navy Veterans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2019 Victim Compensation Fund Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "The 9/11 first responders are our American heroes. The Senate must honor them by passing the House bill to reauthorize the Victim Compensation Fund now. No more delays. No strings attached. #Renew911VCF" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2019 Tweet - "They keep claiming they support protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. But Republicans are cheering for a lawsuit to get rid of them. Believe what they do. Not what they say." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2019 Tweet - "These are the faces of Americans who could be hurt by the lawsuit from President @realDonaldTrump and Republican AGs. 20 million Americans could lose health care. Pre-existing condition protections could end. That cannot happen." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2019 Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 12, 2019 Nadler, Pelosi, Maloney, King and Advocates Celebrate House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "This was an overwhelming expression of bi-partisan support for our brave first responders and their families. @SenateMajLdr McConnell should put the house-passed bill on the senate floor for a vote ASAP & not let other Republicans push them to the back burner like the last time." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2019 Reed, Brindisi, Stefanik Introduce Bill to Fix Bureaucratic Mess, Ensure Rural New York Hospitals Keep Their Doors Open Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 12, 2019 Tonko Votes to Permanently Extend 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Rep. Paul Tonko
July 12, 2019 Schumer Statement on Administration's Threat to Block Must-Pass Defense Bill Over Provisions to Shield Drinking Water from Toxic PFAs Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "Unacceptable. We must stop this. It will do real harm to women & families. The decision by @realDonaldTrump's administration to move forward with this rule is part of Republicans' plan to take away women's rights to make their own healthcare decisions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2019 Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act Rep. Tom Suozzi
July 12, 2019 Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans went to court to try to kick 20 million off health care & end pre-existing condition protections. Yet they keep saying they *really* want to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions. But every plan they put forward doesn't. Watch what they do--not what they say." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump just promised to veto the House defense bill over protections against toxic chemical contamination in our drinking water. Didn't he just say that his administration's top priority is to have "the cleanest water on the planet'?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans in court this week: Millions of families should lose their health care. Protections for pre-existing conditions must end. Republicans out of court: No no. Really we'll keep protections for pre-existing conditions. We promise! Believe what they do--not what they say" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019 Stefanik Introduces Access for Rural Communities Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 10, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump & Republican AGs are trying to dismantle our health care system They are arguing in court that millions of Americans, including Americans living with a pre-existing condition, should lose their care & protections This would spell disaster for millions" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2019 Representatives Katko and Morelle Announce Bipartisan Legislation Providing Learning Environments and Quality Meals to Disadvantaged Children During Summer Months Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Date Title Politician
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Incredible to see this moment. One of our 9/11 first responders, John Feal, embracing Jon Stewart just after the Senate vote. I'm so proud the struggle of nearly two decades to get these brave men and women what they deserve is--hopefully, finally--complete. They are our heroes." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Victim Compensation Fund Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Senate will vote to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. These men and women, many of them sick, some of them gravely so, won't have to return to Congress anymore to fight for the compensation that should always have been given." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Tweet - "Emergency kits on airplanes don't have to stock life-saving medicine like EpiPens Airlines have lobbied FAA for a pass since 2001 But with allergies on the uptick, FAA has to reverse course to help save kids & adults in emergencies https://nypost.com/2019/07/21/schumer-calls-on-faa-to-require-epipens-in-flights-medical-kits … with @RealDoctorMike" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Following Severe Uptick of Suicide Deaths in Central Ny & Nationwide, Schumer Launches Three-Pronged Plan to Combat the Devastating Trend; Pointing to The Highest Suicide Rate in Decades, Schumer Says All-Hands-On-Deck Are Needed to Reach More People in Pain & Save Precious Lives Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2019 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President of Airlines for America - Schumer Reveals: Emergency Medical Kits Aboard Airplanes Do Not Have to Stock Life-Saving Medicine--like that Found in Epipens; Since 2001, Airlines Have Successfully Lobbied Faa for A Pass; Senator Demands Airlines & Faa Reverse Course & Stock Planes with Epipens Because They Can Save the Lives of Kids & Adults During an Emergency Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 18, 2019 Medium - Sen Kirsten Gillibrand: Taking the fight to Trump Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 18, 2019 Velázquez Seeks Ban on Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 18, 2019 Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement as the Medicaid parity bill for U.S. territories passes committee, one step closer towards becoming law Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: Senator @GillibrandNY and I just secured a vote for our 9/11 first responders. These are our American heroes. And we'll never stop fighting for them. #Renew911VCF" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that we're once again dealing with delays on legislation to help our 9/11 first responders. Period." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus Praises Consensus Calendar House Passage of Bipartisan Cadillac Tax Repeal Key Utilization of New House Rules Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
July 17, 2019 Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances Out of Committee Rep.Paul Tonko
July 17, 2019 Gardner and Gillibrand Call for Vote on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019 Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "So why are you supporting the lawsuit from @realDonaldTrump to end pre-existing condition protections? If you really support the protections, I assume we have your vote on legislation to oppose the lawsuit. Can you help me ask @SenateMajLdr McConnell to bring it up for a vote?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Unreal @GillibrandNY & I just demanded to pass the bill for our 9/11 first responders But @RandPaul objected Why are Republicans holding this bill up? Our first responders who answered the call of duty on 9/11 shouldn't have to keep coming back here for Congress to finally act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "Nothing poses a greater danger to our planet than climate change. We set up the @SenateDems Special Committee on the Climate Crisis because it's long past time to act. As @SenateMajLdr, Senator McConnell has not put a significant climate bill on the floor intending to pass it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "This will do real harm to women and their families. This is part of the plan by President @realDonaldTrump's administration and Republicans to take away women's rights to make their own healthcare decisions. We must work together to stop this." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans just keep trying, and trying, and trying, and trying to end our health care law and end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. Believe what they do. Not what they say." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Letter to Dr. James Reilly, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - Feinstein, Hirono Lead Letter Warning of Scientific Data Suppression within USGS Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "Not only did they rush to the towers on that fateful day to save others, the 9/11 first responders fought tirelessly for their brothers and sisters who got sick in the weeks and months and years to come. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's time to vote for our heroes. Immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "@SenateMajLdr McConnell: No games. These are our American heroes. It's time to give our 9/11 first responders a vote in the Senate NOW. #Renew911VCF" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Letter to Hon. Robert L. Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affiars - Gillibrand and Daines Demand No Further Delays for Blue Water Navy Veterans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 15, 2019 Victim Compensation Fund Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "The 9/11 first responders are our American heroes. The Senate must honor them by passing the House bill to reauthorize the Victim Compensation Fund now. No more delays. No strings attached. #Renew911VCF" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2019 Tweet - "They keep claiming they support protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. But Republicans are cheering for a lawsuit to get rid of them. Believe what they do. Not what they say." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2019 Tweet - "These are the faces of Americans who could be hurt by the lawsuit from President @realDonaldTrump and Republican AGs. 20 million Americans could lose health care. Pre-existing condition protections could end. That cannot happen." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2019 Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 12, 2019 Nadler, Pelosi, Maloney, King and Advocates Celebrate House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "This was an overwhelming expression of bi-partisan support for our brave first responders and their families. @SenateMajLdr McConnell should put the house-passed bill on the senate floor for a vote ASAP & not let other Republicans push them to the back burner like the last time." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2019 Reed, Brindisi, Stefanik Introduce Bill to Fix Bureaucratic Mess, Ensure Rural New York Hospitals Keep Their Doors Open Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 12, 2019 Tonko Votes to Permanently Extend 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Rep.Paul Tonko
July 12, 2019 Schumer Statement on Administration's Threat to Block Must-Pass Defense Bill Over Provisions to Shield Drinking Water from Toxic PFAs Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "Unacceptable. We must stop this. It will do real harm to women & families. The decision by @realDonaldTrump's administration to move forward with this rule is part of Republicans' plan to take away women's rights to make their own healthcare decisions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2019 Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act Rep.Tom Suozzi
July 12, 2019 Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans went to court to try to kick 20 million off health care & end pre-existing condition protections. Yet they keep saying they *really* want to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions. But every plan they put forward doesn't. Watch what they do--not what they say." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump just promised to veto the House defense bill over protections against toxic chemical contamination in our drinking water. Didn't he just say that his administration's top priority is to have "the cleanest water on the planet'?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans in court this week: Millions of families should lose their health care. Protections for pre-existing conditions must end. Republicans out of court: No no. Really we'll keep protections for pre-existing conditions. We promise! Believe what they do--not what they say" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 11, 2019 Stefanik Introduces Access for Rural Communities Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 10, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump & Republican AGs are trying to dismantle our health care system They are arguing in court that millions of Americans, including Americans living with a pre-existing condition, should lose their care & protections This would spell disaster for millions" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2019 Representatives Katko and Morelle Announce Bipartisan Legislation Providing Learning Environments and Quality Meals to Disadvantaged Children During Summer Months Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
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