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March 13, 2022 Tweet - "It was such an honor to officially swear in my good friend @CrystalRHudson to the NYC Council!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2022 Menendez, Schumer, Booker and Padilla Joint Statement on Biden Administration's Decision to Maintain Title 42 in Effect Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "After more than a century and more than 200 failed attempts to outlaw lynching, Congress has sent to President Biden's desk the first bill in U.S. history to declare lynching a federal crime. This is an important step, but that it's taken so long is a stain on America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Reps. Grijalva Calls for End to Title 42 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
March 9, 2022 CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS FOR ACTION TO ADDRESS STALLED ADOPTIONS OF UKRAINIAN CHILDREN Rep. Joe Morelle
March 9, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Bipartisan Judiciary Committee Members Refer Amazon to DOJ for Potential Criminal Conduct by Senior Executives Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "The budget agreement will finally reauthorize VAWA. Its expiration three years ago put many lives in jeopardy. Since I first helped write VAWA, which was in effect 1994-2019, countless individuals have been saved. This long-overdue reauthorization will help protect survivors." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2022 Schumer Statement On Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Generations of civil rights leaders have worked to get Congress to recognize lynching as an intolerable injustice inflicted primarily on Black Americans. At last, Congress has finally declared lynching a federal crime, and the bill is heading for @POTUS 's desk." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Congress has finally declared lynching a federal crime, as it should have done more than a century ago. No congressional action can erase injustices committed against victims of lynching, but this is an important step in the never-ending work of perfecting our union." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate and honor women in New York, across America, and the world. As Senate Majority Leader, I will continue to work for the rights of women and girls today and every day. #WomensHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Tonight--the Senate acted to make lynching a federal crime. After 100+ years & 200+ failed attempts to outlaw lynching, the Senate took long-overdue action by passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. This is an important step, but that it's taken so long is a stain on America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Norman Leads Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Concerning DHS Vaccine Mandate for Non-U.S. Citizens Entering the Country Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
March 7, 2022 Meng Meets With President Biden and Vice President Harris at White House to Talk About Priorities of Asian American Community Rep. Grace Meng
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "57 years ago today, more than 600 people were met with violence as they marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma for the right to vote. Today, the march for voting rights is not over. @SenateDems will not stop working to protect voting rights for every single American." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - FDA Considerations of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "It was incredible to march together at the St. Pat's For All Parade today in Queens to celebrate pride, diversity, inclusion, and the Irish community in New York!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2022 Menendez, Schumer, Booker and Padilla Joint Statement on Recent Court Decisions on Title 42 Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 4, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Examining the History and Importance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 4, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Biden Administration Designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Special Student Relief for Ukraine Rep. Adriano Espaillat
March 3, 2022 Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Today, @POTUS will sign the bill we passed to eliminate the awful practice of forcing victims of workplace sexual harassment and assault into arbitration. This will make workplaces safer, hold abusive employers accountable, and ensure survivors' right to seek justice in court." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "I've been pushing for this, and now President Biden is taking action to designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Ukrainians can stay safely in America. The United States stands with the people of Ukraine." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2022 Schumer Statement On President Biden Giving Temporary Protected Status To Ukrainians In The United States Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2022 Espaillat, Cicilline, Fitzpatrick, Harris, Kaptur, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 2, 2022 Reps. Espaillat, Wilson, Raskin Lead Push to Posthumously Honor Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses with Congressional Gold Medal Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 1, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Discrimination and the Civil Rights of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian American Communities" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 1, 2022 Meng Joins Family of Queens Resident Guiying Ma for the Announcement of Her Death Rep. Grace Meng
March 1, 2022 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act passes the Senate; when signed into law, proceeds will benefit the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, NY to preserve Tubman's legacy and fund education initiatives of the historic site Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "As we begin #WomensHistoryMonth, I'm so proud to celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of women in New York and across the country. This month and every month, we honor all of the inspirational women who have changed our nation for the better." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Rev. Dr. W Franklyn Richardson leads Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. A preacher for 4 decades. A civil rights leader. He was the youngest person ever elected General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. He chairs the @NationalAction Board. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pingree Urges Biden Admin. to Extend Protections for South Sudanese Amid Continued Humanitarian Crises Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of States - Rep. Gomez Leads 98 Members in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for TPS or DED and Special Student Relief Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Reps. Clarks and Cohen Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Against People With Disabilities Who Need Long Term Services and Supports Rep. Yvette Clarke
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Durbin, Menendez, Portman Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration To Designate Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Grijalva and 46 Members of Congress Urge DHS for Improvements to USCIS Contact Center Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Receiving his Bachelor of Science in 1884, William H. Greene was the first Black graduate of @CUNY . He was the first Black member of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. And he's known as America's first Black meteorologist. https://www1.cuny.edu/sites/matters/2007/04/16/william-h-greene-was-the-first-black-cuny-graduate-and-first-black-member-of-u-s-signal-corps-a-victor-and-a-victim/" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "It was a pleasure this morning to celebrate with Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn for the 20th Pastoral Anniversary of my friend, Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "I was proud to celebrate Dominican Independence Day today in Times Square with so many incredible members of the Dominican community in New York!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Peter Pryor was the 1st Black graduate of @AlbanyLaw He became a civil rights attorney, served as President & General Counsel of Albany NAACP, founded the Urban League of Albany We mourn his passing this January and pray for his family Rest in power, Peter #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2022 Gillibrand Statement On The 10-Year Anniversary Of The Death Of Trayvon Martin Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Franklin, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging State Department Against Increasing Fees on Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Recognizes One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of Equality Act, Urges Senate Action Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Robert O. Lowery was the 1st Black @FDNY Commissioner. He dedicated himself to better serving communities of color and helping promote Black firefighters. He was President of the Vulcan Society--a fraternal organization for Black NYC firefighters. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Samuel J. Battle was the 1st Black NYPD Officer. He went on to become the 1st Black Sergeant, 1st Black Lieutenant, and NYC's 1st Black Parole Commissioner. As Parole Commissioner--he pioneered youth rehabilitation initiatives in Harlem. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Wesley Augustus Williams was the 1st Black @FDNY firefighter to be promoted to officer He rose through the ranks to become a battalion chief by the time he retired And he worked to found the Vulcan Society--a fraternal organization for Black NYC firefighters #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date Title Politician
March 13, 2022 Tweet - "It was such an honor to officially swear in my good friend @CrystalRHudson to the NYC Council!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2022 Menendez, Schumer, Booker and Padilla Joint Statement on Biden Administration's Decision to Maintain Title 42 in Effect Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "After more than a century and more than 200 failed attempts to outlaw lynching, Congress has sent to President Biden's desk the first bill in U.S. history to declare lynching a federal crime. This is an important step, but that it's taken so long is a stain on America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Reps. Grijalva Calls for End to Title 42 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
March 9, 2022 CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS FOR ACTION TO ADDRESS STALLED ADOPTIONS OF UKRAINIAN CHILDREN Rep.Joe Morelle
March 9, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Bipartisan Judiciary Committee Members Refer Amazon to DOJ for Potential Criminal Conduct by Senior Executives Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "The budget agreement will finally reauthorize VAWA. Its expiration three years ago put many lives in jeopardy. Since I first helped write VAWA, which was in effect 1994-2019, countless individuals have been saved. This long-overdue reauthorization will help protect survivors." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2022 Schumer Statement On Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Generations of civil rights leaders have worked to get Congress to recognize lynching as an intolerable injustice inflicted primarily on Black Americans. At last, Congress has finally declared lynching a federal crime, and the bill is heading for @POTUS 's desk." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Congress has finally declared lynching a federal crime, as it should have done more than a century ago. No congressional action can erase injustices committed against victims of lynching, but this is an important step in the never-ending work of perfecting our union." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate and honor women in New York, across America, and the world. As Senate Majority Leader, I will continue to work for the rights of women and girls today and every day. #WomensHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Tonight--the Senate acted to make lynching a federal crime. After 100+ years & 200+ failed attempts to outlaw lynching, the Senate took long-overdue action by passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. This is an important step, but that it's taken so long is a stain on America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Norman Leads Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Concerning DHS Vaccine Mandate for Non-U.S. Citizens Entering the Country Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
March 7, 2022 Meng Meets With President Biden and Vice President Harris at White House to Talk About Priorities of Asian American Community Rep.Grace Meng
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "57 years ago today, more than 600 people were met with violence as they marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma for the right to vote. Today, the march for voting rights is not over. @SenateDems will not stop working to protect voting rights for every single American." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - FDA Considerations of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "It was incredible to march together at the St. Pat's For All Parade today in Queens to celebrate pride, diversity, inclusion, and the Irish community in New York!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2022 Menendez, Schumer, Booker and Padilla Joint Statement on Recent Court Decisions on Title 42 Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 4, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Examining the History and Importance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 4, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Biden Administration Designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Special Student Relief for Ukraine Rep.Adriano Espaillat
March 3, 2022 Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Today, @POTUS will sign the bill we passed to eliminate the awful practice of forcing victims of workplace sexual harassment and assault into arbitration. This will make workplaces safer, hold abusive employers accountable, and ensure survivors' right to seek justice in court." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "I've been pushing for this, and now President Biden is taking action to designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Ukrainians can stay safely in America. The United States stands with the people of Ukraine." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2022 Schumer Statement On President Biden Giving Temporary Protected Status To Ukrainians In The United States Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2022 Espaillat, Cicilline, Fitzpatrick, Harris, Kaptur, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022 Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 2, 2022 Reps. Espaillat, Wilson, Raskin Lead Push to Posthumously Honor Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses with Congressional Gold Medal Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 1, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Discrimination and the Civil Rights of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian American Communities" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 1, 2022 Meng Joins Family of Queens Resident Guiying Ma for the Announcement of Her Death Rep.Grace Meng
March 1, 2022 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act passes the Senate; when signed into law, proceeds will benefit the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, NY to preserve Tubman's legacy and fund education initiatives of the historic site Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "As we begin #WomensHistoryMonth, I'm so proud to celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of women in New York and across the country. This month and every month, we honor all of the inspirational women who have changed our nation for the better." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Rev. Dr. W Franklyn Richardson leads Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. A preacher for 4 decades. A civil rights leader. He was the youngest person ever elected General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. He chairs the @NationalAction Board. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pingree Urges Biden Admin. to Extend Protections for South Sudanese Amid Continued Humanitarian Crises Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of States - Rep. Gomez Leads 98 Members in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for TPS or DED and Special Student Relief Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Reps. Clarks and Cohen Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Against People With Disabilities Who Need Long Term Services and Supports Rep.Yvette Clarke
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Durbin, Menendez, Portman Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration To Designate Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Grijalva and 46 Members of Congress Urge DHS for Improvements to USCIS Contact Center Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Receiving his Bachelor of Science in 1884, William H. Greene was the first Black graduate of @CUNY . He was the first Black member of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. And he's known as America's first Black meteorologist. https://www1.cuny.edu/sites/matters/2007/04/16/william-h-greene-was-the-first-black-cuny-graduate-and-first-black-member-of-u-s-signal-corps-a-victor-and-a-victim/" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "It was a pleasure this morning to celebrate with Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn for the 20th Pastoral Anniversary of my friend, Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "I was proud to celebrate Dominican Independence Day today in Times Square with so many incredible members of the Dominican community in New York!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Peter Pryor was the 1st Black graduate of @AlbanyLaw He became a civil rights attorney, served as President & General Counsel of Albany NAACP, founded the Urban League of Albany We mourn his passing this January and pray for his family Rest in power, Peter #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2022 Gillibrand Statement On The 10-Year Anniversary Of The Death Of Trayvon Martin Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Franklin, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging State Department Against Increasing Fees on Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Recognizes One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of Equality Act, Urges Senate Action Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Robert O. Lowery was the 1st Black @FDNY Commissioner. He dedicated himself to better serving communities of color and helping promote Black firefighters. He was President of the Vulcan Society--a fraternal organization for Black NYC firefighters. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Samuel J. Battle was the 1st Black NYPD Officer. He went on to become the 1st Black Sergeant, 1st Black Lieutenant, and NYC's 1st Black Parole Commissioner. As Parole Commissioner--he pioneered youth rehabilitation initiatives in Harlem. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Wesley Augustus Williams was the 1st Black @FDNY firefighter to be promoted to officer He rose through the ranks to become a battalion chief by the time he retired And he worked to found the Vulcan Society--a fraternal organization for Black NYC firefighters #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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