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Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : A month after fed eviction moratorium expired--millions of families will likely be forced to turn to unstable/dangerous housing conditions after facing eviction Rapid legislation action can stop potential tsunami of evictions Senate GOP: We must pass #RentReliefNOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's been A MONTH since federal eviction moratorium expired. 30 day notice is required before eviction--so new evictions can begin today Unacceptable For the next 2 hrs, @NLIHC is taking over @SenSchumer to talk about why Senate GOP needs to invest in ensuring people stay housed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : 30-40 million Americans could be facing evictions by the end of 2020. We need a national, uniform moratorium on evictions AND $100 billion in emergency rental assistance to ensure #HousingStability during and after #COVID19. See:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : Estimates show 44.6M face housing insecurity now that #CARESAct benefits have ended 30-day eviction notices started being filed on 7/24--which means millions could be evicted starting TODAY Families can't wait another minute #RentReliefNow" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @NLIHC educates, organizes, and advocates to ensure decent #AffordableHousing for the lowest-income people. We're fighting side-by-side for #RentReliefNow to stop an epidemic of evictions due to #COVID19." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Crist Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Fannie and Freddie Regulator to Repeal Trump Refi Tax Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than trying to break the logjam, President Trump issued a bunch of unworkable, weak executive orders. He slashed enhanced unemployment benefits and his executive order on evictions doesn't even guarantee a moratorium on evictions. Republicans must come back to the table." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's executive order on evictions doesn't even guarantee a moratorium on evictions, let alone identify specific funds to help people who've fallen behind on rent It's less of an executive order and more of an "executive suggestion" The American people need real relief!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell falsely warns of an "epidemic of lawsuits" that hasn't materialized. What will materialize is an epidemic of evictions unless we extend the moratorium AND pass rental assistance. #RentReliefNow" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting to extend the moratorium on evictions AND provide assistance to renters in this crisis. #RentReliefNow" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Group of 103 Lawmakers Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Affordable Housing in Next COVID-19 Bill Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 30, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 30, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Wexton Leads Bicameral Response to Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Equal Access Rule Change Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cisneros Joins 42 House Members Asking Congressional Leaders to Include Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance in the Next Stimulus Package Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans on the brink of eviction are not crying out for a sweeping corporate liability shield. We need to focus on the needs of the American people. The Republican COVID proposal is not even a useful starting point." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "This is disgusting. President Trump is actively working to gut fair housing laws and legalize housing discrimination. EVERY American deserves access to the American dream. We will fight this." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need to get something done to help families who are afraid of losing their homes. We need to get something done that keeps kids from going hungry. But Senate Republicans REALLY, SERIOUSLY want to make sure that there's a tax deduction for three martini business lunches." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "People can't feed their kids. People are losing their homes, getting kicked out of their apartments. Small businesses are going under. The Republican response? Let them eat cake." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Waters, Nadler and Clay Slam Trump Administration Decision to Terminate Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "From what has been reported, the GOP is drafting a woefully inadequate COVID proposal with nothing on rental assistance, hazard pay for essential workers, aid to state, local, and tribal governments, or investments in communities of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Protections against evictions expired last week. Enhanced unemployment benefits for over 20 million unemployed Americans will expire this week. We are on the precipice of several dangerous cliffs for one reason only: President Trump and Senate Republicans wasted time." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "If Senator McConnell keeps dithering, New Yorkers and Americans nationwide will be hurt as we face dangerous cliffs: 1. States are sending final enhanced unemployment checks 2. The moratorium on evictions has expired 3. State and local governments are going broke" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "This weekend, millions of Americans will lose their Unemployment Insurance, will be at risk of being evicted from their homes, and could be laid off by state and local government There is only one reason: Republicans have been dithering for months while America's crisis deepens" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is actively working to legalize housing discrimination, gutting fair housing laws and denying people of color access to the American Dream. This is unconscionable, and we will fight this." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "From what we know, the GOP COVID relief proposal won't include: Food assistance for hungry kids Rental assistance Hazard pay for essential workers New funding for state and local governments Investments in communities of color It won't get the job done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP disarray has potentially serious, deadly consequences Over 140K Americans have died from COVID 1.4M filed for unemployment over the last week Tomorrow night the moratorium on evictions expires This weekend many states will send their final enhanced unemployment checks" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "How about instead of shielding corporations from liability, we shield renters from eviction? How about instead of shielding corporations from liability, we shield the unemployed from poverty? Senate Republicans can't even get their act together to provide Americans basic relief" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Because the Senate GOP refuses to act: Eviction protections are set to expire IN TWO DAYS I'm standing with @SenWarren , @SenSherrodBrown , & @ChrisVanHollen to demand we extend these protections now to make sure workers, families, people are able to keep a roof over their heads" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "The moratorium on evictions expires in two days. Enhanced unemployment benefits will expire next week. Over 20 million Americans are still without work. We don't have time for this mess the Republicans are in. We must act on the House-passed HEROES Act now!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The moratorium on evictions expires this week. But according to reports, the Republican COVID bill won't do anything for the millions of Americans who can't afford the rent and could get kicked out of their apartment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and Mark A. Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Carper, Tester, Colleagues Urge Administration to Enforce Housing Eviction Bans During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment benefits expire at the end of the month. Protections against evictions expire this week. Schools are preparing for the fall without necessary guidance and resources to open safely. Senator Mitch McConnell: We need to act NOW to fight this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for urgent COVID relief to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline workers, rental assistance for struggling families, help for small biz. For Senate Republicans to play political games after months of sitting on their hands is inexcusable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces New COVID Rental Assistance Program Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 13, 2020 Gillibrand Cosponsors Legislation To Provide Resources For Senior Housing Facilities To Protect Older Adults Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 10, 2020 With Pandemic & Heat Wave Underway, Higgins Wants Answers on Decision to Block Residents from Access to Water at Frederick Douglass Towers & Townhomes Rep. Joe Morelle
July 8, 2020 Congressman Higgins Announces $360,000 for Housing Opportunities Made Equal Rep. Joe Morelle
July 7, 2020 With Evictions Across New York Expected To Rise, Schumer, Gillibrand Push For Increased Housing Protections Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 6, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2 Million In Federal Funding For Local Housing And Financial Counseling Programs Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "What Senate GOP blocked last week Rental assistance Food assistance Funding for COVID testing & tracing Protections for workers Protections for Dreamers Resources for elections Resources for schools & nursing homes Resources for state & local governments & tribes" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 5, 2020 Tweet - "What Senate Republicans BLOCKED last week --Rental assistance --Food assistance --Funding for COVID testing & tracing --Protections for workers --Protections for Dreamers --Resources for elections --Resources for schools & nursing homes --Resources for state & local governments & tribes" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Velázquez Praises Passage of "Moving Forward Act" Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The moratorium on evictions is set to expire in July. But we're still in the middle of this crisis. Millions are struggling to pay rent and keep a roof over their heads. I'm standing with @SenWarren , @RepChuyGarcia , and @RepBarbaraLee to demand that we extend it NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what Senate Republicans have blocked this week: Rental assistance: BLOCKED Food assistance: BLOCKED Resources for schools and nursing homes: BLOCKED Resources for state and local governments and tribes: BLOCKED Resources for elections: BLOCKED" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "The first of month means rent is due for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet amid COVID-19 I just took to the floor with @SenSherrodBrown to demand we pass our bill that helps ensure families can stay in their homes But Senate GOP blocked it #RentReliefNow" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "July 1st means rent is due for millions of Americans who've lost their jobs We're going to demand the Senate pass help for renters to ensure that they can stay in their homes Will Senate Republicans agree, or risk leaving millions of renters out in the cold? #DemsDemandAction" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3685 Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states Rent is due tomorrow for millions of Americans Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance Small businesses won't be able to receive funds through the PPP after today Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need help NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The same man who was sued by the DOJ for housing discrimination now wants to legalize housing discrimination." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : A month after fed eviction moratorium expired--millions of families will likely be forced to turn to unstable/dangerous housing conditions after facing eviction Rapid legislation action can stop potential tsunami of evictions Senate GOP: We must pass #RentReliefNOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's been A MONTH since federal eviction moratorium expired. 30 day notice is required before eviction--so new evictions can begin today Unacceptable For the next 2 hrs, @NLIHC is taking over @SenSchumer to talk about why Senate GOP needs to invest in ensuring people stay housed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : 30-40 million Americans could be facing evictions by the end of 2020. We need a national, uniform moratorium on evictions AND $100 billion in emergency rental assistance to ensure #HousingStability during and after #COVID19. See:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : Estimates show 44.6M face housing insecurity now that #CARESAct benefits have ended 30-day eviction notices started being filed on 7/24--which means millions could be evicted starting TODAY Families can't wait another minute #RentReliefNow" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @NLIHC educates, organizes, and advocates to ensure decent #AffordableHousing for the lowest-income people. We're fighting side-by-side for #RentReliefNow to stop an epidemic of evictions due to #COVID19." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Crist Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Fannie and Freddie Regulator to Repeal Trump Refi Tax Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than trying to break the logjam, President Trump issued a bunch of unworkable, weak executive orders. He slashed enhanced unemployment benefits and his executive order on evictions doesn't even guarantee a moratorium on evictions. Republicans must come back to the table." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's executive order on evictions doesn't even guarantee a moratorium on evictions, let alone identify specific funds to help people who've fallen behind on rent It's less of an executive order and more of an "executive suggestion" The American people need real relief!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell falsely warns of an "epidemic of lawsuits" that hasn't materialized. What will materialize is an epidemic of evictions unless we extend the moratorium AND pass rental assistance. #RentReliefNow" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting to extend the moratorium on evictions AND provide assistance to renters in this crisis. #RentReliefNow" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Group of 103 Lawmakers Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Affordable Housing in Next COVID-19 Bill Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 30, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 30, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Wexton Leads Bicameral Response to Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Equal Access Rule Change Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cisneros Joins 42 House Members Asking Congressional Leaders to Include Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance in the Next Stimulus Package Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans on the brink of eviction are not crying out for a sweeping corporate liability shield. We need to focus on the needs of the American people. The Republican COVID proposal is not even a useful starting point." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "This is disgusting. President Trump is actively working to gut fair housing laws and legalize housing discrimination. EVERY American deserves access to the American dream. We will fight this." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need to get something done to help families who are afraid of losing their homes. We need to get something done that keeps kids from going hungry. But Senate Republicans REALLY, SERIOUSLY want to make sure that there's a tax deduction for three martini business lunches." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "People can't feed their kids. People are losing their homes, getting kicked out of their apartments. Small businesses are going under. The Republican response? Let them eat cake." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Waters, Nadler and Clay Slam Trump Administration Decision to Terminate Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "From what has been reported, the GOP is drafting a woefully inadequate COVID proposal with nothing on rental assistance, hazard pay for essential workers, aid to state, local, and tribal governments, or investments in communities of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Protections against evictions expired last week. Enhanced unemployment benefits for over 20 million unemployed Americans will expire this week. We are on the precipice of several dangerous cliffs for one reason only: President Trump and Senate Republicans wasted time." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "If Senator McConnell keeps dithering, New Yorkers and Americans nationwide will be hurt as we face dangerous cliffs: 1. States are sending final enhanced unemployment checks 2. The moratorium on evictions has expired 3. State and local governments are going broke" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "This weekend, millions of Americans will lose their Unemployment Insurance, will be at risk of being evicted from their homes, and could be laid off by state and local government There is only one reason: Republicans have been dithering for months while America's crisis deepens" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is actively working to legalize housing discrimination, gutting fair housing laws and denying people of color access to the American Dream. This is unconscionable, and we will fight this." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "From what we know, the GOP COVID relief proposal won't include: Food assistance for hungry kids Rental assistance Hazard pay for essential workers New funding for state and local governments Investments in communities of color It won't get the job done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP disarray has potentially serious, deadly consequences Over 140K Americans have died from COVID 1.4M filed for unemployment over the last week Tomorrow night the moratorium on evictions expires This weekend many states will send their final enhanced unemployment checks" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "How about instead of shielding corporations from liability, we shield renters from eviction? How about instead of shielding corporations from liability, we shield the unemployed from poverty? Senate Republicans can't even get their act together to provide Americans basic relief" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Because the Senate GOP refuses to act: Eviction protections are set to expire IN TWO DAYS I'm standing with @SenWarren , @SenSherrodBrown , & @ChrisVanHollen to demand we extend these protections now to make sure workers, families, people are able to keep a roof over their heads" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "The moratorium on evictions expires in two days. Enhanced unemployment benefits will expire next week. Over 20 million Americans are still without work. We don't have time for this mess the Republicans are in. We must act on the House-passed HEROES Act now!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The moratorium on evictions expires this week. But according to reports, the Republican COVID bill won't do anything for the millions of Americans who can't afford the rent and could get kicked out of their apartment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and Mark A. Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Carper, Tester, Colleagues Urge Administration to Enforce Housing Eviction Bans During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment benefits expire at the end of the month. Protections against evictions expire this week. Schools are preparing for the fall without necessary guidance and resources to open safely. Senator Mitch McConnell: We need to act NOW to fight this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for urgent COVID relief to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline workers, rental assistance for struggling families, help for small biz. For Senate Republicans to play political games after months of sitting on their hands is inexcusable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces New COVID Rental Assistance Program Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 13, 2020 Gillibrand Cosponsors Legislation To Provide Resources For Senior Housing Facilities To Protect Older Adults Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 10, 2020 With Pandemic & Heat Wave Underway, Higgins Wants Answers on Decision to Block Residents from Access to Water at Frederick Douglass Towers & Townhomes Rep.Joe Morelle
July 8, 2020 Congressman Higgins Announces $360,000 for Housing Opportunities Made Equal Rep.Joe Morelle
July 7, 2020 With Evictions Across New York Expected To Rise, Schumer, Gillibrand Push For Increased Housing Protections Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 6, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2 Million In Federal Funding For Local Housing And Financial Counseling Programs Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "What Senate GOP blocked last week Rental assistance Food assistance Funding for COVID testing & tracing Protections for workers Protections for Dreamers Resources for elections Resources for schools & nursing homes Resources for state & local governments & tribes" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 5, 2020 Tweet - "What Senate Republicans BLOCKED last week --Rental assistance --Food assistance --Funding for COVID testing & tracing --Protections for workers --Protections for Dreamers --Resources for elections --Resources for schools & nursing homes --Resources for state & local governments & tribes" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Velázquez Praises Passage of "Moving Forward Act" Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "The moratorium on evictions is set to expire in July. But we're still in the middle of this crisis. Millions are struggling to pay rent and keep a roof over their heads. I'm standing with @SenWarren , @RepChuyGarcia , and @RepBarbaraLee to demand that we extend it NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what Senate Republicans have blocked this week: Rental assistance: BLOCKED Food assistance: BLOCKED Resources for schools and nursing homes: BLOCKED Resources for state and local governments and tribes: BLOCKED Resources for elections: BLOCKED" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "The first of month means rent is due for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet amid COVID-19 I just took to the floor with @SenSherrodBrown to demand we pass our bill that helps ensure families can stay in their homes But Senate GOP blocked it #RentReliefNow" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "July 1st means rent is due for millions of Americans who've lost their jobs We're going to demand the Senate pass help for renters to ensure that they can stay in their homes Will Senate Republicans agree, or risk leaving millions of renters out in the cold? #DemsDemandAction" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3685 Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states Rent is due tomorrow for millions of Americans Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance Small businesses won't be able to receive funds through the PPP after today Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need help NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The same man who was sued by the DOJ for housing discrimination now wants to legalize housing discrimination." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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