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July 10, 2019 Gardner, Colleagues Announce Formation of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 9, 2019 During All-Caucus, Bicameral Press Conference to Defend Coverage for Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions, Schumer Highlights 11-Year-Old Hudson Valley Native Emilie Saltzman's Courageous Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury and Her Need for The Affordable Care Act Protections Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "RIGHT NOW: I'm headed to the steps of the U.S. Capitol to stand with Speaker Pelosi and Democrats from the Senate and House to tell the stories of Americans with pre-existing conditions who could lose their protections because of the Trump-Republican lawsuit." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "As soon as the House passes this bill, @SenateMajLdr McConnell should put it on the Senate floor. It's time to stand up for our 9/11 first responders. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2019 Menendez, Democrats Introduce Health Care Bill of Rights Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 9, 2019 Blumenauer, Ocasio-Cortez, and Sanders Introduce Resolution to Declare the Climate Crisis a National Emergency Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today, amazingly enough, President @realDonaldTrump tried to claim credit as a leader on environmental protection. That is laughable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Schumer Reveals: As Rochester-Finger Lakes Region Faces a Crippling Shortage of Critical Lifesaving Bladder Cancer Drug, Careless & Conflicting Fed Policies Direct Doctors to Throw Away Unused Meds; Standing with Local Impacted Patients, Senator Calls on Feds to Coordinate Efforts to Ensure All Patients Get Their Vital Treatment ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Gardner, Sponsors of Bill to Fully Fund & Make Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Announce Name Change to Honor Heroes Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Spread the word: @realDonaldTrump & Republicans are trying to repeal health care in court Tomorrow the 5th Circuit will hear their arguments on ending our health care law & pre-existing condition protections Remember this next time they tell you they support those protections" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Healthcare Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Climate Change Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Sponsors of Bill to Fully Fund & Make Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Announce Name Change to Honor Heroes Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 7, 2019 Tweet - "We were sent to Congress to get things done. Not for the privileged few, but #ForThePeople. We can start by breaking up the pharmaceutical racket. And driving down the high price of life-saving prescription drugs, like Insulin. Let's. Do. This." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 3, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Meng Calls for Improved Data of Lead Water Lines Rep. Grace Meng
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "China is the world's largest producer of illicit fentanyl. We must hold them accountable for their role in the trade & trafficking of this deadly drug. Our Senate-passed, bipartisan sanctions bill does that. It's time for the House to take it up ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Chinese Electronic Counterfeiting Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schumer, Zeldin and Higgins Lead New York Delegation Letter Opposing Looming Hospital Cuts that Would Devastate Rural & Urban Hospitals Across NY Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
July 1, 2019 Letter to Phyllis Fong, USDA Inspector General - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Puerto Rico Nutrition Funding Delay Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 1, 2019 With Hundreds of Millions on The Line & Chance to Finally Put a Major Dent in Opioid Epidemic on Li, Schumer Makes Case for Swift Passage of Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act; Bill Will Hold China Accountable for Illicit Trafficking on Li, Similar to Russia Sanctions, & Help Support Li Law Enforcement Along the Way Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "Brand name & generic drugs are equally effective. Generics can cost approximately 85% less than brand name counterpart. So Big Pharma pays some generic companies not to compete. It's called PAY FOR DELAY. @HouseDemocrats will ban this outrageous practice #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "New York hospitals must not be allowed to suffer because of their zip code. I'm leading every New York senator & congressperson in telling @CMSgov: These changes to how hospitals are being paid could cripple New York hospitals. That's unacceptable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cassidy Presses for Access to Life-Saving Devices Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 30, 2019 Tweet - "With the spate of sicknesses & deaths of New Yorkers & Americans vacationing in the Dominican Republic: The federal government must double its efforts on getting to the bottom of things. ATF & more CDC experts should help the FBI with fact-finding. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2019 Meng Statement on Voting Against Senate's Border Spending Bill Rep. Grace Meng
June 28, 2019 Schumer Announces, Following Major Push, Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act Passes Senate; First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill Will Hold China Accountable for Illicit Trafficking, Similar to Russia Sanctions; Also Comes with More Tools for Law Enforcement Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus And Senators Collins, Manchin For Bipartisan Bicameral Push to Lower Prescription Drug Prices Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
June 27, 2019 NBC Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 2 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 27, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Velázquez Presses USDA on Climate Research Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 27, 2019 Letter to Daniel O'Day, CEO of Gilead Science Inc. - Committee Democrats Seek Documents From Gilead on HIV Prevention Drug Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 27, 2019 Rubio Praises Senate Passage of Bipartisan Anti-Opioid Measure to Sanction Chinese-Origin Fentanyl Traffickers Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 26, 2019 Tonko Statement on Resignation of EPA Air Chief Bill Wehrum Rep. Paul Tonko
June 26, 2019 Reps. Ruiz, Roe Introduce Clear Contrast to Senate Surprise Billing Legislation, Push for Strongest Patient Protections Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call for Investigation At USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle and Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation that Ends High-Cost Surprise Medical Bills Rep. Joe Morelle
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Merkley Join Senators to Press FDA for Stronger Response to Teen Tobacco Use Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 25, 2019 Nadler, Maloney, King Statement on Leader McConnell's Promise to Hold Vote on Bill to Fully Fund & Extend 9/11 Fund Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 24, 2019 Tweet - "These brave first responders, who rushed to the towers on and after 9/11, and their families have waited long enough." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2019 Schumer: Growing Concern Across Bethpage Into Navy Contractor Tasked to Investigate & Report on Radium Levels Around Plume Demands Action; Senator Pushes to Include New Amendment in Must-Pass Legislation to Guarantee Li's Groundwater Test Results Get an Independent, Second Look Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2019 Tweet - "DOJ seeks to declare Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. More than 100 million Americans could lose their pre-existing condition protection. Partnered w/ @RepUnderwood to stop so-called Attorney General. The House passed our amendment #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Ten Years After Landmark Law To Fight Tobacco Addiction, Durbin Presses FDA For Stronger Response To Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schumer Urges Fed Crackdown to Inspect, Detect & Remove Dangerous, Counterfeit E-Cig Products Made in China & Aimed at Kids from Market; Fake Pods, with Alluring Flavors, Like Fruits & Candy Fda Has Acted on Are Now Flooding Market Illegally Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Casey, Baldwin, Murphy Warn That ACA and Medicaid Attacks Will Undermine Efforts to Lower Drug Costs for Families Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 21, 2019 Murkowski Joins Legislation to Improve Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "Missouri's only remaining abortion clinic could now be forced to close its doors--leaving women without access to critical health services This decision is part of the Republicans' plan to take away women's rights to make their own healthcare decisions We can't let this happen" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's admin wants to change how it defines poverty, hurting hundreds of thousands of Americans: Raising Medicare drug & premium costs Kicking kids off health insurance Booting adults off Medicaid & increasing premiums for families" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019 Brown Secures China Fentanyl Sanctions in Key Defense Bill Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 20, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
June 20, 2019 Velázquez Bill Seeks Medicaid Parity for Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 20, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Secures Additional Funding for Caribbean Security in House Appropriations Bill Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Date Title Politician
July 10, 2019 Gardner, Colleagues Announce Formation of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 9, 2019 During All-Caucus, Bicameral Press Conference to Defend Coverage for Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions, Schumer Highlights 11-Year-Old Hudson Valley Native Emilie Saltzman's Courageous Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury and Her Need for The Affordable Care Act Protections Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "RIGHT NOW: I'm headed to the steps of the U.S. Capitol to stand with Speaker Pelosi and Democrats from the Senate and House to tell the stories of Americans with pre-existing conditions who could lose their protections because of the Trump-Republican lawsuit." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "As soon as the House passes this bill, @SenateMajLdr McConnell should put it on the Senate floor. It's time to stand up for our 9/11 first responders. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2019 Menendez, Democrats Introduce Health Care Bill of Rights Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 9, 2019 Blumenauer, Ocasio-Cortez, and Sanders Introduce Resolution to Declare the Climate Crisis a National Emergency Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today, amazingly enough, President @realDonaldTrump tried to claim credit as a leader on environmental protection. That is laughable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Schumer Reveals: As Rochester-Finger Lakes Region Faces a Crippling Shortage of Critical Lifesaving Bladder Cancer Drug, Careless & Conflicting Fed Policies Direct Doctors to Throw Away Unused Meds; Standing with Local Impacted Patients, Senator Calls on Feds to Coordinate Efforts to Ensure All Patients Get Their Vital Treatment ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Gardner, Sponsors of Bill to Fully Fund & Make Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Announce Name Change to Honor Heroes Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Spread the word: @realDonaldTrump & Republicans are trying to repeal health care in court Tomorrow the 5th Circuit will hear their arguments on ending our health care law & pre-existing condition protections Remember this next time they tell you they support those protections" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Healthcare Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Climate Change Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2019 Sponsors of Bill to Fully Fund & Make Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Announce Name Change to Honor Heroes Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 7, 2019 Tweet - "We were sent to Congress to get things done. Not for the privileged few, but #ForThePeople. We can start by breaking up the pharmaceutical racket. And driving down the high price of life-saving prescription drugs, like Insulin. Let's. Do. This." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 3, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Meng Calls for Improved Data of Lead Water Lines Rep.Grace Meng
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "China is the world's largest producer of illicit fentanyl. We must hold them accountable for their role in the trade & trafficking of this deadly drug. Our Senate-passed, bipartisan sanctions bill does that. It's time for the House to take it up ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Chinese Electronic Counterfeiting Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schumer, Zeldin and Higgins Lead New York Delegation Letter Opposing Looming Hospital Cuts that Would Devastate Rural & Urban Hospitals Across NY Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
July 1, 2019 Letter to Phyllis Fong, USDA Inspector General - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Puerto Rico Nutrition Funding Delay Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 1, 2019 With Hundreds of Millions on The Line & Chance to Finally Put a Major Dent in Opioid Epidemic on Li, Schumer Makes Case for Swift Passage of Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act; Bill Will Hold China Accountable for Illicit Trafficking on Li, Similar to Russia Sanctions, & Help Support Li Law Enforcement Along the Way Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "Brand name & generic drugs are equally effective. Generics can cost approximately 85% less than brand name counterpart. So Big Pharma pays some generic companies not to compete. It's called PAY FOR DELAY. @HouseDemocrats will ban this outrageous practice #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 1, 2019 Tweet - "New York hospitals must not be allowed to suffer because of their zip code. I'm leading every New York senator & congressperson in telling @CMSgov: These changes to how hospitals are being paid could cripple New York hospitals. That's unacceptable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cassidy Presses for Access to Life-Saving Devices Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 30, 2019 Tweet - "With the spate of sicknesses & deaths of New Yorkers & Americans vacationing in the Dominican Republic: The federal government must double its efforts on getting to the bottom of things. ATF & more CDC experts should help the FBI with fact-finding. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2019 Meng Statement on Voting Against Senate's Border Spending Bill Rep.Grace Meng
June 28, 2019 Schumer Announces, Following Major Push, Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act Passes Senate; First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill Will Hold China Accountable for Illicit Trafficking, Similar to Russia Sanctions; Also Comes with More Tools for Law Enforcement Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus And Senators Collins, Manchin For Bipartisan Bicameral Push to Lower Prescription Drug Prices Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
June 27, 2019 NBC Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 2 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 27, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Velázquez Presses USDA on Climate Research Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 27, 2019 Letter to Daniel O'Day, CEO of Gilead Science Inc. - Committee Democrats Seek Documents From Gilead on HIV Prevention Drug Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 27, 2019 Rubio Praises Senate Passage of Bipartisan Anti-Opioid Measure to Sanction Chinese-Origin Fentanyl Traffickers Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 26, 2019 Tonko Statement on Resignation of EPA Air Chief Bill Wehrum Rep.Paul Tonko
June 26, 2019 Reps. Ruiz, Roe Introduce Clear Contrast to Senate Surprise Billing Legislation, Push for Strongest Patient Protections Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call for Investigation At USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle and Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation that Ends High-Cost Surprise Medical Bills Rep.Joe Morelle
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Merkley Join Senators to Press FDA for Stronger Response to Teen Tobacco Use Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 25, 2019 Nadler, Maloney, King Statement on Leader McConnell's Promise to Hold Vote on Bill to Fully Fund & Extend 9/11 Fund Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 24, 2019 Tweet - "These brave first responders, who rushed to the towers on and after 9/11, and their families have waited long enough." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2019 Schumer: Growing Concern Across Bethpage Into Navy Contractor Tasked to Investigate & Report on Radium Levels Around Plume Demands Action; Senator Pushes to Include New Amendment in Must-Pass Legislation to Guarantee Li's Groundwater Test Results Get an Independent, Second Look Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2019 Tweet - "DOJ seeks to declare Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. More than 100 million Americans could lose their pre-existing condition protection. Partnered w/ @RepUnderwood to stop so-called Attorney General. The House passed our amendment #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Ten Years After Landmark Law To Fight Tobacco Addiction, Durbin Presses FDA For Stronger Response To Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schumer Urges Fed Crackdown to Inspect, Detect & Remove Dangerous, Counterfeit E-Cig Products Made in China & Aimed at Kids from Market; Fake Pods, with Alluring Flavors, Like Fruits & Candy Fda Has Acted on Are Now Flooding Market Illegally Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Casey, Baldwin, Murphy Warn That ACA and Medicaid Attacks Will Undermine Efforts to Lower Drug Costs for Families Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 21, 2019 Murkowski Joins Legislation to Improve Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "Missouri's only remaining abortion clinic could now be forced to close its doors--leaving women without access to critical health services This decision is part of the Republicans' plan to take away women's rights to make their own healthcare decisions We can't let this happen" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's admin wants to change how it defines poverty, hurting hundreds of thousands of Americans: Raising Medicare drug & premium costs Kicking kids off health insurance Booting adults off Medicaid & increasing premiums for families" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2019 Brown Secures China Fentanyl Sanctions in Key Defense Bill Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 20, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
June 20, 2019 Velázquez Bill Seeks Medicaid Parity for Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 20, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Secures Additional Funding for Caribbean Security in House Appropriations Bill Rep.Adriano Espaillat
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