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May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call For $26 Billion In Next Coronavirus Relief Package To Support Research Workforce Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel Leads Effort to Provide Support to Blood Centers Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You need to stop denying science, stop rolling back protections for our environment, and act to fight climate change NOW. #EarthDay50" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Gaetz, McSally Urge House, Senate Leadership to Prevent Funding of Dangerous Wuhan Laboratory Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Many on the right dismissed data and importance of science for years. And now the chickens have come home to roost. The Trump #coronavirus response has been an unmitigated disaster. FACTS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson's life was one of courage and brilliance. She broke down racial and gender barriers--all while helping take our space program to heights unseen. Today, we say thank you to Katherine. My prayers go to her family. May she rest in power." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud of @Astro_Christina for all she accomplished in her record-breaking 328 days in space. And it looks like her Little Brown Dog is pretty proud too! Welcome back to Earth, Christina." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 27, 2020 Tonko Announces $758K in Science Grants to Albany Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 12, 2020 Tweet - "So proud of Scarsdale's own Wolf Cukier! At 17, he discovered a planet on the third day of his NASA internship. Incredible." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Blunt Rochester Leads Colleagues in Letter to National Institutes of Health Requesting Information on Grant Funding Disparities Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer announces over $510 million in federal funding for NASA's next flagship telescope project WFIRST--produced by l3Harris in Rochester--is set to pass congress this week; funds will bring revolutionary telescope one giant leap closer to blastoff Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Schumer statement on inclusion of $18 million authorization for Rome Lab in final National Defense Authorization bill expected to pass congress next week Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2019 Meng attends historic all-female spacewalk at NASA HQ Rep. Grace Meng
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I'm thinking of all the young women who look up to @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica as their heroes, and who will get to grow up in a world (and a universe!) where anything is possible. #AllWomanSpacewalk" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "New York's own Dr. Vanessa Ruta of @RockefellerUniv was just awarded a MacArthur Fellowship from @MacFound! So proud of Dr. Vanessa Ruta and her vital work helping us grow our understanding of the brain. #MacFellow" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "New York couldn't be more proud of SUNY @BinghamtonU's Professor Whittingham for winning the #NobelPrize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research on lithium-ion batteries. His work has helped transform our energy capacity in the U.S. and revolutionize our energy economy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 30, 2019 Quigley, Casten, Tonko Introduce the Preserve Science in Policymaking Act Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 During personal meeting with secretary of the Air Force nominee, Barbara Barrett, Schumer pushes to get shovels in the ground on new Rome lab perimeter fence; senator says Air Force must get project underway ASAP to enhance security at world-class defense lab Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Secretary Wilbur Ross appears to be learning all the wrong lessons from President @realDonaldTrump's friends President Putin and Chairman Kim." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The @UofR's Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a trailblazer in research & plays a vital role in our national security. So happy that we were able to get NNSA Administrator Lisa Gordon-Hagerty on campus for a first-hand look at all of the amazing work that is taking place." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 Following His Major Push, Schumer Announces Top-Brass at National Nuclear Security Administration Will Make First-Ever Visit to U of R Laser Lab Tomorrow & See how Critical Facility Keeps U.S. at The Top of High-Energy Laser Innovation & Safeguards the Nation's Nuclear Stockpile 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 Hearing of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Paul Tonko, Hearing on Scientific Integrity In Federal Agencies Rep. Paul Tonko
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 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Urge HHS Secretary to End Restrictions on Using Fetal Tissue for Scientific Research Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the USDA - Feinstein, Hirono, Stabenow Lead Call for Investigation at USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 13, 2019 Nadler Statement in Support of Fetal Tissue Research Amendment Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 13, 2019 Schatz, Tonko Introduce New Legislation to Project Integrity of Public Science Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "I remember that first time Americans set foot on the moon. And I feel that same wonder every time @NASA pushes us farther and farther out into the universe. Congratulations on another amazing landing on Mars, NASA! #MarsLanding @NASAInSight" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2018 Schumer To Congress: Pass Critical Funding & Prep WFIRST Telescope For Liftoff Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Bonamici, Beyer Lead 96 Colleagues in Opposing Plans to Eliminate the EPA's Office of the Science Advisor Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "NY is so proud of Strickland & Mourou for their Nobel Prize winning work on physics at the @UofR. Strickland is the 1st woman in 55 years to win! It's why I made sure that the Laser Lab remained open. We need federal resources for cutting-edge research." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2018 Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Abraham: HHS Right to Cancel Fetal Tissue Contract Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Explain Restricted Public Access to Plum Island Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2018 Cardin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation Banning Untraceable, Undetectable and Downloadable 3D "Ghost" Guns Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 10, 2018 Schumer Led the Push To Secure An Astronaut's Attendance; Says NASA Presence Will Inspire And Engage Students and Stargazers Of All Ages, As Well As Tourists, On Importance Of Science, The Beauty of the Hudson, and the Wonder of the Cosmos Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 3, 2018 Letter to Administrator Bridenstine - Help Launch Walkway Over the Hudson Programming Into A New Galaxy Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 24, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Scott Pruitt, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Effort to Limit EPA's Use of Science Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 26, 2018 Schumer, Gillibrand: This Is A Win For Science, For BNL & For Long Island's Economy Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 19, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Confirm Bridenstine as NASA Administrator Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 1, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Rodney P. Frelinghuysen and the Honorable Nita Lowey, Committee on Appropriations Chairman and Ranking Member, and the Honorable Tom Cole and Rosa DeLauro, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education - Increased Research Funding Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 13, 2018 Rosen's Bipartisan Stem Bills Pass the House of Representatives Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Lamar Smith, Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology - House Science Committee Democrats Ask Chairman to Invite EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to Testify Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Date Title Politician
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call For $26 Billion In Next Coronavirus Relief Package To Support Research Workforce Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel Leads Effort to Provide Support to Blood Centers Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You need to stop denying science, stop rolling back protections for our environment, and act to fight climate change NOW. #EarthDay50" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Gaetz, McSally Urge House, Senate Leadership to Prevent Funding of Dangerous Wuhan Laboratory Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Many on the right dismissed data and importance of science for years. And now the chickens have come home to roost. The Trump #coronavirus response has been an unmitigated disaster. FACTS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson's life was one of courage and brilliance. She broke down racial and gender barriers--all while helping take our space program to heights unseen. Today, we say thank you to Katherine. My prayers go to her family. May she rest in power." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud of @Astro_Christina for all she accomplished in her record-breaking 328 days in space. And it looks like her Little Brown Dog is pretty proud too! Welcome back to Earth, Christina." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 27, 2020 Tonko Announces $758K in Science Grants to Albany Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 12, 2020 Tweet - "So proud of Scarsdale's own Wolf Cukier! At 17, he discovered a planet on the third day of his NASA internship. Incredible." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Blunt Rochester Leads Colleagues in Letter to National Institutes of Health Requesting Information on Grant Funding Disparities Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Schumer announces over $510 million in federal funding for NASA's next flagship telescope project WFIRST--produced by l3Harris in Rochester--is set to pass congress this week; funds will bring revolutionary telescope one giant leap closer to blastoff Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Schumer statement on inclusion of $18 million authorization for Rome Lab in final National Defense Authorization bill expected to pass congress next week Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2019 Meng attends historic all-female spacewalk at NASA HQ Rep.Grace Meng
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I'm thinking of all the young women who look up to @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica as their heroes, and who will get to grow up in a world (and a universe!) where anything is possible. #AllWomanSpacewalk" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "New York's own Dr. Vanessa Ruta of @RockefellerUniv was just awarded a MacArthur Fellowship from @MacFound! So proud of Dr. Vanessa Ruta and her vital work helping us grow our understanding of the brain. #MacFellow" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "New York couldn't be more proud of SUNY @BinghamtonU's Professor Whittingham for winning the #NobelPrize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research on lithium-ion batteries. His work has helped transform our energy capacity in the U.S. and revolutionize our energy economy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 30, 2019 Quigley, Casten, Tonko Introduce the Preserve Science in Policymaking Act Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 During personal meeting with secretary of the Air Force nominee, Barbara Barrett, Schumer pushes to get shovels in the ground on new Rome lab perimeter fence; senator says Air Force must get project underway ASAP to enhance security at world-class defense lab Sen.Chuck Schumer
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. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Secretary Wilbur Ross appears to be learning all the wrong lessons from President @realDonaldTrump's friends President Putin and Chairman Kim." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The @UofR's Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a trailblazer in research & plays a vital role in our national security. So happy that we were able to get NNSA Administrator Lisa Gordon-Hagerty on campus for a first-hand look at all of the amazing work that is taking place." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 Following His Major Push, Schumer Announces Top-Brass at National Nuclear Security Administration Will Make First-Ever Visit to U of R Laser Lab Tomorrow & See how Critical Facility Keeps U.S. at The Top of High-Energy Laser Innovation & Safeguards the Nation's Nuclear Stockpile 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 Hearing of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Paul Tonko, Hearing on Scientific Integrity In Federal Agencies Rep.Paul Tonko
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 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Urge HHS Secretary to End Restrictions on Using Fetal Tissue for Scientific Research Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the USDA - Feinstein, Hirono, Stabenow Lead Call for Investigation at USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 13, 2019 Nadler Statement in Support of Fetal Tissue Research Amendment Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 13, 2019 Schatz, Tonko Introduce New Legislation to Project Integrity of Public Science Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "I remember that first time Americans set foot on the moon. And I feel that same wonder every time @NASA pushes us farther and farther out into the universe. Congratulations on another amazing landing on Mars, NASA! #MarsLanding @NASAInSight" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2018 Schumer To Congress: Pass Critical Funding & Prep WFIRST Telescope For Liftoff Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Bonamici, Beyer Lead 96 Colleagues in Opposing Plans to Eliminate the EPA's Office of the Science Advisor Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "NY is so proud of Strickland & Mourou for their Nobel Prize winning work on physics at the @UofR. Strickland is the 1st woman in 55 years to win! It's why I made sure that the Laser Lab remained open. We need federal resources for cutting-edge research." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2018 Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Abraham: HHS Right to Cancel Fetal Tissue Contract Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Explain Restricted Public Access to Plum Island Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2018 Cardin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation Banning Untraceable, Undetectable and Downloadable 3D "Ghost" Guns Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 10, 2018 Schumer Led the Push To Secure An Astronaut's Attendance; Says NASA Presence Will Inspire And Engage Students and Stargazers Of All Ages, As Well As Tourists, On Importance Of Science, The Beauty of the Hudson, and the Wonder of the Cosmos Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 3, 2018 Letter to Administrator Bridenstine - Help Launch Walkway Over the Hudson Programming Into A New Galaxy Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 24, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Scott Pruitt, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Effort to Limit EPA's Use of Science Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 26, 2018 Schumer, Gillibrand: This Is A Win For Science, For BNL & For Long Island's Economy Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 19, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Confirm Bridenstine as NASA Administrator Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 1, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Rodney P. Frelinghuysen and the Honorable Nita Lowey, Committee on Appropriations Chairman and Ranking Member, and the Honorable Tom Cole and Rosa DeLauro, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education - Increased Research Funding Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 13, 2018 Rosen's Bipartisan Stem Bills Pass the House of Representatives Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Lamar Smith, Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology - House Science Committee Democrats Ask Chairman to Invite EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to Testify Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
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