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Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats fought to secure $25 million for @CDCgov and the @NIH to research gun violence and prevention for the first time in over 20 years. This is crucial. The NRA's vice grip on Congress is loosening. We will continue to do everything we can to stop gun violence in America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Suozzi commemorates 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Rep. Tom Suozzi
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate hasn't debated legislation to expand background checks. The Senate hasn't debated legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Republican Leadership has refused to work with us on bipartisan solutions to secure our elections. Sen. McConnell: It's past time to act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jim Reilly, Dir. of the U.S. Geological Survey - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to Tara Wallace, Chair of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Schumer: Amid holiday hustle, robocalls are still raging; average NY'er/LI'er got 9 calls a day in November alone; senator pushes end-of-year deal that would finally help stop "em; bill has already passed the house & will become law in new year if Senate acts Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "7 years ago, 26 lives were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary This month, I met with @NewtownAction & survivors from NY to talk about the urgent need for Senate action to stop gun violence Sen. McConnell: Let's start by voting on the bipartisan, universal background checks bill now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 12, 2019 CNN - Ivanka Trump's parental leave summit is just a photo op Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to champion with @SenatorMenendez the long overdue passage of this resolution to formalize full American recognition of the Armenian genocide. It is our sacred duty to speak out against the genocidal terrors of the past & for those victims who cannot speak themselves." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Schumer secures Fentanyl Sanctions Act in national defense bill; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill, authored by schumer, will hold china & other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking & includes more tools for law enforcement Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am filled with sorrow at the innocents lost and stand in solidarity with the Jewish communities of NJ and NY as they confront the anti-Semitic poison that motivated the hateful attack in Jersey City this week." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Our dependence on pharmaceutical imports from China could pose serious national security & public health risks I'm asking @USGAO to investigate the U.S. pharmaceutical market's dependence on China & to assess US capability to manufacture our own finished pharmaceutical products" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Cotton, Schumer Bill Cracking Down on Chinese Fentanyl Included in Defense Bill Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Schumer, Brindisi announce inclusion of Fentanyl Sanctions Act in must-pass national defense bill soon to get vote; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill will hold China and other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking; also comes with more tools for law enforcement Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Stefanik Helps House Pass Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, President Trump told his rally the courts are letting him build his border wall: "We've started winning in court" Mr. President: Read the decision that came out blocking you from raiding military funding for your unnecessary, ineffective wall. You lose, again." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I want to express deep sympathy for the families of the victims of the shooting yesterday in Jersey City, which left one fallen police officer, Detective Seals, as well as several bystander victims. My heart goes out to their loved ones." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is devastating--claiming US lives Labs in China have been cooking up formulas of death and illegally exporting fentanyl across the US It must stop That's why I fought to ensure our bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act will be included in the annual defense bill" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's emergency declaration--which allowed his administration to raid funds from military families to pay for a wall the president promised Mexico would pay for--is an outrageous legal power grab. This injunction is a win for the rule of law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Walter Copan, Undersecretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology - Amid new FBI warning about this year's hottest gift--smart TVs-- which can connect to the internet & record unsuspecting victims, Schumer demands Feds investigate security policies of devices & immediately set uniform standards to better protect upstate NY families from being hacked & tracked Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Meeks Amendment Prohibiting Confederate Names for DOD Assets Included in NDAA Passage Rep. Gregory Meeks
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I am beyond saddened to learn that two of the innocent victims of the shooting in Jersey City are from my hometown Brooklyn--Moshe Deutsch and Leah Minda Ferencz. May their memory be a blessing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The injunction confirms President Trump's national emergency declaration to steal funds from military families to build a wall he promised Mexico would pay for was, and is, an outrageous power grab by a president who refuses to respect the constitutional separation of powers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Proud the annual defense bill will provide all federal employees 12 weeks paid parental leave 2 million employees won't have to choose caring for a newborn or putting food on the table I've fought for this for a long time I'll keep fighting to make this a reality for everyone" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The DOJ Inspector General's report makes clear that the predicate for the FBI's investigation was valid & without political bias. This report reiterates the Intel Community's conclusions that Putin directed his intelligence services to interfere in 2016 in favor of Donald Trump." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Jennifer Moughalian, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Velázquez, Craig and Maloney Press HHS on Removal of LGBTQ Protections Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Sends Letter to Senate Leadership, Pens Op-Ed Opposing Nevada Judicial Nominee VanDyke for Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Velázquez on Passing of Danny Kronenfeld Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 9, 2019 Schumer secures paid parental leave for +114,000 New York Fed employees in final defense authorization bill; expected to pass congress this week, 12 weeks paid parental leave for all +2 million fed workers across the nation for the first time in U.S. history Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The bottom line is clear: The report by the @JusticeOIG--who Republicans have repeatedly praised--shows there is no basis for President Trump's absurd claim that the investigation into his campaign was a hoax or a conspiracy against him." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2019 Nadler and Maloney Issue Statement on Department of Justice Inspector General Report Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle takes action to strengthen voting rights and combat discrimination Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 6, 2019 Stewart Protects Religious Freedom and Lgbt Individuals Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 House Passes H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of West Stockholm Fire Chief Robert White who died while fighting a house fire last night. May God bless his family and fellow firefighters." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the vote to all Americans. The House passing #HR4--the Voting Rights Advancement Act--is a critical step towards restoring the protections of the Voting Rights Act and beating back the scourge of voter suppression." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - Schumer meets with Minor League Baseball president & team owners to dissect plan that could strike Minor League Baseball out of Upstate NY; senator continues effort to pick-off MLB proposal to upend minor leagues Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 Letter to Michael Beckerman, President of the National Internet Association - Schumer: counterfeit "movie money' used in films but looking very real is flooding stores this holiday season, tricking retailers & costing consumers who get it as change; senator urges Internet Association to partner with Secret Service to curb counterfeit cash & catch culprit(s) Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Prohibiting Insider Trading Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Americans were battered by 48 BILLION robocalls last year They are annoying, persistent & dangerous That's why I fought for the Senate to pass the #TRACEDact earlier this year The House just passed an amended version Now we need to pass the final agreement & finish the job" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Reps. Kathleen Rice, Nydia Velázquez, and Joaquin Castro Call on DOJ to Investigate Housing Discrimination on Long Island Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "VOTER SUPPRESSION is not a legitimate electoral tactic. It's a stain on our democracy. And. It. Must. Be. Crushed. #RestoreTheVote #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's Title X rule is a gag on health care providers It hurts their ability to work with women to determine the best health care decisions It puts barriers in the way of American women accessing care they need It's past time for Congress to overturn it #ProtectX" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Steil Co-Introduces Solution to Help Working Families Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Allred, Stefanik, Cassidy, Sinema, Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Parents in Critical First Year Following Births, Adoptions Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Imposing Stronger Penalties on Scam Robocalls Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 4, 2019 Jaime Herrera Beutler Supports Solution to Provide Financial Relief for New Parents Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "New Yorkers are getting robocalls day & night. I hate them. They need to stop. That's why I've fought for the #TRACEDact. The Senate passed it earlier this year. The House just passed an amended version. Now the Senate needs to pass the final agreement too and finish the job." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2019 Nadler and Collins Laud Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Fix for Children of Military and Civil Servants Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today, we're celebrating everyone fighting to make New York, the country, and the world a better place. Show us how you're giving back to kick off the holiday season using #GivingTuesday." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 1, 2019 Tweet - "64 years ago today, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, helping launch the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. We are thankful for her legacy. And we will keep fighting for civil rights for all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2019 Tweet - "This can't continue. There must be international standards to protect animals from this type of cruelty." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Suozzi meets with UJA-federation of New York; promotes the "Never Again Education Act" and speaks out against anti-semitism and hate speech Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York - Brindisi Stands with Law Enforcement and Joins Democratic and Republican Lawmakers to Express Concerns about Upcoming Criminal Justice Reform Laws Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "For too long, animal abusers were not held to the highest standard of the law The maiming & torturing of innocent animals is now finally a federal felony After years of supporting the PACT Act, I'm proud it passed the Senate unanimously and became law" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Stefanik Legislation Signed Into Law By President Trump Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 25, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce Over $357K In Federal Funding To Help Combat The Opioid Epidemic In The Capital Region Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Suozzi introduces the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 25, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi Announce Over $238K In Federal Funding To Help Combat The Opioid Epidemic In The Southern Tier Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation - Schumer reveals: Airlines continue to lack policy that assures kids sit with their parents on flights--but Feds were directed to fix this in 2016; with holiday travel afoot throughout Upstate NY, senator demands Feds enact a family seating policy that doesn't cost people more $$$ Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Cárdenas Sends Letter to DHS, DOJ Demanding Answers on Tent Courts Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "With the Thanksgiving and holiday travel season coming up: Airlines continue to lack policy assuring that kids sit with their families on flights. But we passed a law to fix this problem in 2016! It's time for the @USDOT to act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "I'm a Brooklynite through and through One of the greatest things about Brooklyn is our diversity I was proud to celebrate Brooklyn Night at the Capitol to share this message with Congress and Pres. Trump: That immigration and diversity are the strengths of Brooklyn and America" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "I had a really great, productive meeting with @IndivisibleTeam members from Queens, @One_Queens, and @ES_Indivisible. We talked about top priorities like climate and immigration." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Thousands of Holocaust survivors & their descendants live on the Coney Island Peninsula. Our community embraces religious diversity. It makes us stronger. We will not tolerate swastikas and anti-Semitic incidents. Hate. Will. Be. Crushed."Tweet - " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Chairman Nadler, Senator Blackburn Lead Bipartisan Effort to Modernize Copyright Law and Empower Musicians Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Date Title Politician
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats fought to secure $25 million for @CDCgov and the @NIH to research gun violence and prevention for the first time in over 20 years. This is crucial. The NRA's vice grip on Congress is loosening. We will continue to do everything we can to stop gun violence in America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Suozzi commemorates 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Rep.Tom Suozzi
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate hasn't debated legislation to expand background checks. The Senate hasn't debated legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Republican Leadership has refused to work with us on bipartisan solutions to secure our elections. Sen. McConnell: It's past time to act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jim Reilly, Dir. of the U.S. Geological Survey - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to Tara Wallace, Chair of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Schumer: Amid holiday hustle, robocalls are still raging; average NY'er/LI'er got 9 calls a day in November alone; senator pushes end-of-year deal that would finally help stop "em; bill has already passed the house & will become law in new year if Senate acts Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "7 years ago, 26 lives were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary This month, I met with @NewtownAction & survivors from NY to talk about the urgent need for Senate action to stop gun violence Sen. McConnell: Let's start by voting on the bipartisan, universal background checks bill now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 12, 2019 CNN - Ivanka Trump's parental leave summit is just a photo op Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to champion with @SenatorMenendez the long overdue passage of this resolution to formalize full American recognition of the Armenian genocide. It is our sacred duty to speak out against the genocidal terrors of the past & for those victims who cannot speak themselves." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Schumer secures Fentanyl Sanctions Act in national defense bill; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill, authored by schumer, will hold china & other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking & includes more tools for law enforcement Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am filled with sorrow at the innocents lost and stand in solidarity with the Jewish communities of NJ and NY as they confront the anti-Semitic poison that motivated the hateful attack in Jersey City this week." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Our dependence on pharmaceutical imports from China could pose serious national security & public health risks I'm asking @USGAO to investigate the U.S. pharmaceutical market's dependence on China & to assess US capability to manufacture our own finished pharmaceutical products" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Cotton, Schumer Bill Cracking Down on Chinese Fentanyl Included in Defense Bill Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Schumer, Brindisi announce inclusion of Fentanyl Sanctions Act in must-pass national defense bill soon to get vote; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill will hold China and other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking; also comes with more tools for law enforcement Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Stefanik Helps House Pass Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, President Trump told his rally the courts are letting him build his border wall: "We've started winning in court" Mr. President: Read the decision that came out blocking you from raiding military funding for your unnecessary, ineffective wall. You lose, again." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I want to express deep sympathy for the families of the victims of the shooting yesterday in Jersey City, which left one fallen police officer, Detective Seals, as well as several bystander victims. My heart goes out to their loved ones." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is devastating--claiming US lives Labs in China have been cooking up formulas of death and illegally exporting fentanyl across the US It must stop That's why I fought to ensure our bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act will be included in the annual defense bill" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's emergency declaration--which allowed his administration to raid funds from military families to pay for a wall the president promised Mexico would pay for--is an outrageous legal power grab. This injunction is a win for the rule of law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Walter Copan, Undersecretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology - Amid new FBI warning about this year's hottest gift--smart TVs-- which can connect to the internet & record unsuspecting victims, Schumer demands Feds investigate security policies of devices & immediately set uniform standards to better protect upstate NY families from being hacked & tracked Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2019 Meeks Amendment Prohibiting Confederate Names for DOD Assets Included in NDAA Passage Rep.Gregory Meeks
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I am beyond saddened to learn that two of the innocent victims of the shooting in Jersey City are from my hometown Brooklyn--Moshe Deutsch and Leah Minda Ferencz. May their memory be a blessing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The injunction confirms President Trump's national emergency declaration to steal funds from military families to build a wall he promised Mexico would pay for was, and is, an outrageous power grab by a president who refuses to respect the constitutional separation of powers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Proud the annual defense bill will provide all federal employees 12 weeks paid parental leave 2 million employees won't have to choose caring for a newborn or putting food on the table I've fought for this for a long time I'll keep fighting to make this a reality for everyone" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The DOJ Inspector General's report makes clear that the predicate for the FBI's investigation was valid & without political bias. This report reiterates the Intel Community's conclusions that Putin directed his intelligence services to interfere in 2016 in favor of Donald Trump." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Jennifer Moughalian, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Velázquez, Craig and Maloney Press HHS on Removal of LGBTQ Protections Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Sends Letter to Senate Leadership, Pens Op-Ed Opposing Nevada Judicial Nominee VanDyke for Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Velázquez on Passing of Danny Kronenfeld Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 9, 2019 Schumer secures paid parental leave for +114,000 New York Fed employees in final defense authorization bill; expected to pass congress this week, 12 weeks paid parental leave for all +2 million fed workers across the nation for the first time in U.S. history Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The bottom line is clear: The report by the @JusticeOIG--who Republicans have repeatedly praised--shows there is no basis for President Trump's absurd claim that the investigation into his campaign was a hoax or a conspiracy against him." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2019 Nadler and Maloney Issue Statement on Department of Justice Inspector General Report Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle takes action to strengthen voting rights and combat discrimination Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 6, 2019 Stewart Protects Religious Freedom and Lgbt Individuals Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 House Passes H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of West Stockholm Fire Chief Robert White who died while fighting a house fire last night. May God bless his family and fellow firefighters." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the vote to all Americans. The House passing #HR4--the Voting Rights Advancement Act--is a critical step towards restoring the protections of the Voting Rights Act and beating back the scourge of voter suppression." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - Schumer meets with Minor League Baseball president & team owners to dissect plan that could strike Minor League Baseball out of Upstate NY; senator continues effort to pick-off MLB proposal to upend minor leagues Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 Letter to Michael Beckerman, President of the National Internet Association - Schumer: counterfeit "movie money' used in films but looking very real is flooding stores this holiday season, tricking retailers & costing consumers who get it as change; senator urges Internet Association to partner with Secret Service to curb counterfeit cash & catch culprit(s) Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Prohibiting Insider Trading Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Americans were battered by 48 BILLION robocalls last year They are annoying, persistent & dangerous That's why I fought for the Senate to pass the #TRACEDact earlier this year The House just passed an amended version Now we need to pass the final agreement & finish the job" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Reps. Kathleen Rice, Nydia Velázquez, and Joaquin Castro Call on DOJ to Investigate Housing Discrimination on Long Island Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "VOTER SUPPRESSION is not a legitimate electoral tactic. It's a stain on our democracy. And. It. Must. Be. Crushed. #RestoreTheVote #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's Title X rule is a gag on health care providers It hurts their ability to work with women to determine the best health care decisions It puts barriers in the way of American women accessing care they need It's past time for Congress to overturn it #ProtectX" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Steil Co-Introduces Solution to Help Working Families Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Allred, Stefanik, Cassidy, Sinema, Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Parents in Critical First Year Following Births, Adoptions Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Imposing Stronger Penalties on Scam Robocalls Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 4, 2019 Jaime Herrera Beutler Supports Solution to Provide Financial Relief for New Parents Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "New Yorkers are getting robocalls day & night. I hate them. They need to stop. That's why I've fought for the #TRACEDact. The Senate passed it earlier this year. The House just passed an amended version. Now the Senate needs to pass the final agreement too and finish the job." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2019 Nadler and Collins Laud Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Fix for Children of Military and Civil Servants Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today, we're celebrating everyone fighting to make New York, the country, and the world a better place. Show us how you're giving back to kick off the holiday season using #GivingTuesday." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 1, 2019 Tweet - "64 years ago today, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, helping launch the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. We are thankful for her legacy. And we will keep fighting for civil rights for all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2019 Tweet - "This can't continue. There must be international standards to protect animals from this type of cruelty." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Suozzi meets with UJA-federation of New York; promotes the "Never Again Education Act" and speaks out against anti-semitism and hate speech Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York - Brindisi Stands with Law Enforcement and Joins Democratic and Republican Lawmakers to Express Concerns about Upcoming Criminal Justice Reform Laws Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "For too long, animal abusers were not held to the highest standard of the law The maiming & torturing of innocent animals is now finally a federal felony After years of supporting the PACT Act, I'm proud it passed the Senate unanimously and became law" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Stefanik Legislation Signed Into Law By President Trump Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 25, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce Over $357K In Federal Funding To Help Combat The Opioid Epidemic In The Capital Region Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Suozzi introduces the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 25, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi Announce Over $238K In Federal Funding To Help Combat The Opioid Epidemic In The Southern Tier Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation - Schumer reveals: Airlines continue to lack policy that assures kids sit with their parents on flights--but Feds were directed to fix this in 2016; with holiday travel afoot throughout Upstate NY, senator demands Feds enact a family seating policy that doesn't cost people more $$$ Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Cárdenas Sends Letter to DHS, DOJ Demanding Answers on Tent Courts Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "With the Thanksgiving and holiday travel season coming up: Airlines continue to lack policy assuring that kids sit with their families on flights. But we passed a law to fix this problem in 2016! It's time for the @USDOT to act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "I'm a Brooklynite through and through One of the greatest things about Brooklyn is our diversity I was proud to celebrate Brooklyn Night at the Capitol to share this message with Congress and Pres. Trump: That immigration and diversity are the strengths of Brooklyn and America" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "I had a really great, productive meeting with @IndivisibleTeam members from Queens, @One_Queens, and @ES_Indivisible. We talked about top priorities like climate and immigration." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Thousands of Holocaust survivors & their descendants live on the Coney Island Peninsula. Our community embraces religious diversity. It makes us stronger. We will not tolerate swastikas and anti-Semitic incidents. Hate. Will. Be. Crushed."Tweet - " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Chairman Nadler, Senator Blackburn Lead Bipartisan Effort to Modernize Copyright Law and Empower Musicians Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler
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