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Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Robert Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - Following MLB's curveball, upending minor league baseball across Upstate NY, Schumer calls on MLB to stop, rework plan & engage with NY communities before making any decisions; going to bat for all NY teams, senator says MLB owes transparency to the thousands of loyal fans, avoid playing hardball & hear them out ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "In the last year alone, at least 22 transgender and gender non-conforming people have been killed in the U.S. The majority of them are trans women of color. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor their lives and recommit ourselves to speaking out against transphobia." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Baseball's our national pastime. That's in part because it's found nationwide--not just in big cities. Instead of upending minor league teams across NY: MLB & MiLB must engage with NY communities to form a new plan & preserve baseball for years to come." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Nadler and Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration Safe-Third Country Agreement with Guatemala Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley, Schumer, Harris, Warren Press DHS for Public Release of "Remain in Mexico' Assessment Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "America needs leaders like @JaneFonda in the fight against climate change. My new #CleanCars plan. Preserving our climate for future generations. Fighting for action in the Senate. Thank you so much for your leadership and for working with us, Jane Fonda." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Suozzi surprises Glen Cove's Willett family with Purple Heart in honor of their WWI family hero; will introduce legislation to honor the legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Following this year's heartbreaking, opioid-poisoning death of Rochester infant, Schumer stands with Maisie Gillan's parents & calls on FDA to use new powers granted in Schumer-backed law, requiring all drug companies to use safer blister packaging for opioids ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It has become painfully clear that both President Trump and Leader McConnell have caved to the corrupt leadership of the NRA once again and will not move legislation to address gun violence President Trump would rather protect his political interests than protect American lives" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - Committee Democrats Condemn Education Department Proposal to Eliminate Collection of Critical Civil Rights Data Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tonko, McKinley Push Addiction Treatment Access with New Bill Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 House Delegation Introduces Humane Cosmetics Act Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans: Your continued refusal to act is inexcusable #EnoughIsEnough American lives are at stake Stop playing games Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Schumer: "Dollar' bargain stores--across NYC & LI--are stocking cheap, dangerous Chinese-made over-the-counter drugs that could make you sick, or worse; senator demands Fed crackdown on China's ability to ship those drugs here in the first place & for bargain stores to toss any questionable drugs immediately Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2019 Tweet - "For the second consecutive week, the U.S. Senate--under Senator Mitch McConnell's control--didn't vote on a SINGLE piece of legislation. Senator McConnell: Stop playing games. Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The jury's decision is a victory for truth It sends a powerful, timely message to Pres. Trump and all House and Senate witnesses--past, present, & future: Lying to Congress Witness tampering And obstruction of Congress are crimes Those who commit crimes do so at their own peril" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Lofgren, Nadler, Harris Lead Letter Questioning ICE's Move to Circumvent CA Law Banning Private Detention Facilities Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Nadler, Bass Statement on Saugus High School Shooting Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, and Murray to demand that the Senate pass the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill. Universal background checks are overwhelmingly supported by Americans. But Republicans objected." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop the games. Do the right thing. Put the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill on the floor for a vote immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "My heart aches for the victims, survivors, families, community impacted by the school shooting in California That it occurred as Senators Blumenthal & Murphy were demanding the Senate pass background checks underscores how frequently these shootings occur It's past time to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has essentially shuttered the Senate for legislative business. The House has passed over 250 bills he's taken no action on. Republicans have blocked legislation to: Protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Reauthorize VAWA Secure our elections And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate has spent the last two weeks without a single vote on any legislation. Senate Republicans, Senator Mitch McConnell, and President Trump: Stop bowing down to the corrupt leadership of the NRA and support universal background checks legislation now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans led by @SenateMajLdr McConnell are STILL blocking the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks bill. #EnoughIsEnough Take action now to reduce gun violence. Our kids need protection from this relentless nightmare." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 223 days since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization. 223 days since the House sent the Senate a bipartisan bill that would better protect women who have endured domestic violence. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell continues to block it. #VAWA" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Passes Resolution Removing Ratification Deadline for the ERA Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Dreamers Are Americans Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "250 days ago: The House passed the For The People Act to secure America's elections, expand voting rights, and get money out of politics. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell just keeps burying the bill in his legislative graveyard. It's time put the bill up for a vote. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Hearing of the House House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on "Removing the Deadline for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Mr. Menashi has a troubling record on race, women's equality, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights. He had a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges. His nomination to the federal bench is an insult." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat and New York Advocates Stand in Solidarity to Protect DACA Recipients and Immigrant Families Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Immigrants have made this country what it is. Immigrants are America. I was proud to stand with Dreamers, @SpeakerPelosi, @SenatorDurbin, @MakeTheRoadNY, @UnitedWeDream, and so many more fighting for #DACA today." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement on SCOTUS Oral Arguments on DACA Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 12, 2019 Nadler, Lofgren Statement on USCIS Proposal to Increase Process Fees for Citizenship and Asylum Seekers Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed a bill over 160 days ago to protect our Dreamers But @SenateMajLdr McConnell has buried it in his legislative graveyard I just walked the act to his office with @SpeakerPelosi, House and Senate Democrats, & our Dreamers It's past time for a Senate vote #DACA" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud of our Dreamers. I'm proud of @MakeTheRoadNY and everyone who marched to Washington, DC today to fight for them as the Supreme Court hears the case on DACA. Immigrants have made America what it is today." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "This is appalling Almost 70,000 migrant infants, toddlers, kids, & teens were reportedly held by President Trump's administration in the last year @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's long past time to vote on our bill to stop cruelty to migrant children. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "America has always been a nation of immigrants. But President Trump thinks he can gain political ground by attacking our Dreamers. With the Supreme Court arguments to defend DACA today, we stand with our Dreamers. We won't rest until the Dreamers become American citizens." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "It's abjectly shameful that President Trump is trying to get the Supreme Court to do his dirty work and put the Dreamers under threat of mass deportation. We stand with our Dreamers. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We don't build walls. We don't shut our gates. Immigrants have made America what it is today. I'm so proud of our Dreamers. It's time you stand up and protect them, President Trump. #DACA #HomeIsHere" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Schumer reveals: Department of Justice is failing to implement law giving NYC & LI preschools & afterschool programs special access to FBI background checks to screen for sex offenders & other transgressors before hiring; protecting kids must be DOJ priority Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 8, 2019 Chairman Nadler Announces Next Step in Effort to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 After years of Schumer support & advocacy, anti-animal cruelty legislation unanimously passes in senate and awaits president's signature; Schumer says bipartisan Pact Act will close existing loophole and finally make animal cruelty a federal felony once and for all Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "This damning investigation by @SenatorMenendez and his staff shows that in a political mad dash to punish immigrants no matter the cost: President Trump and his administration defied the guidance of career officials and endangered our national security." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump: The House passed a bipartisan, universal background checks bill 250 days ago this week But there are indications you reversed your support for gun safety legislation So Sen. McConnell followed your example and refused to vote on the bill" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Honor and Support America's Courageous Veterans Rep. Joe Morelle
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "In ignoring numerous, emphatic warnings from State Department officials: President Trump put at risk the safety and wellbeing of nearly 400,000 TPS beneficiaries and their U.S.-citizen children and strengthened transnational gangs such as MS-13." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's disturbing pattern of putting partisan politics over our national interests is as alarming as it is consistent. His administration must reverse course on their reckless decision to terminate TPS." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Sens. Tillis and Leahy and Reps. Roby and Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Supporting Art Students Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Immigrants have made America what it is today. We don't build walls. We don't shut our gates. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments on President Trump's baseless decision to end DACA, I'm so proud to stand with the Dreamers. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Casey: We Must Do More to Protect Veterans From Falling Victim to Scam Artists Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has not moved even one gun safety bill to the floor. And just like on so many other issues, President Trump would rather do nothing to help the American people than upset special interests like the NRA." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "How many lives will it take before President @realDonaldTrump and Senate Republicans come to their senses and work with us to finally do something about the epidemic of gun violence in America?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 After Hosting Roundtables And Meeting With Older Adults And Disability Rights Advocates Across New York, Gillibrand Unveils Bipartisan Legislation To Support Family Caregivers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Dr. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for Investigation After Ice Deletes Video Needed to Investigate the Death of Roxsana Hernandez Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Invitation, Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Will Meet At Seneca Falls To Honor The 100-Year Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 4, 2019 Nadler, Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Record Low Refugee Admission Level Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the FBI for preventing what could have been another tragedy at a synagogue in America. This is a stark reminder that we must redouble our efforts to combat white supremacy and anti-Semitic violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Landmark Bipartisan Agricultural Workers Bill Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats will keep pushing for meaningful action to protect Americans from gun violence. We will see how long and how many lives it will take before Republicans come to their senses and act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Takano Leads 24 Members in Sending Letter to DHS Expressing Concerns Over Detainee DNA Collection Practices Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Nadler Statement on Proposed HHS Rule Allowing Discrimination Against LGBTQ Families Rep. Jerry Nadler
Date Title Politician
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Robert Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - Following MLB's curveball, upending minor league baseball across Upstate NY, Schumer calls on MLB to stop, rework plan & engage with NY communities before making any decisions; going to bat for all NY teams, senator says MLB owes transparency to the thousands of loyal fans, avoid playing hardball & hear them out ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "In the last year alone, at least 22 transgender and gender non-conforming people have been killed in the U.S. The majority of them are trans women of color. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor their lives and recommit ourselves to speaking out against transphobia." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Baseball's our national pastime. That's in part because it's found nationwide--not just in big cities. Instead of upending minor league teams across NY: MLB & MiLB must engage with NY communities to form a new plan & preserve baseball for years to come." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Nadler and Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration Safe-Third Country Agreement with Guatemala Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley, Schumer, Harris, Warren Press DHS for Public Release of "Remain in Mexico' Assessment Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "America needs leaders like @JaneFonda in the fight against climate change. My new #CleanCars plan. Preserving our climate for future generations. Fighting for action in the Senate. Thank you so much for your leadership and for working with us, Jane Fonda." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Suozzi surprises Glen Cove's Willett family with Purple Heart in honor of their WWI family hero; will introduce legislation to honor the legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Following this year's heartbreaking, opioid-poisoning death of Rochester infant, Schumer stands with Maisie Gillan's parents & calls on FDA to use new powers granted in Schumer-backed law, requiring all drug companies to use safer blister packaging for opioids ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It has become painfully clear that both President Trump and Leader McConnell have caved to the corrupt leadership of the NRA once again and will not move legislation to address gun violence President Trump would rather protect his political interests than protect American lives" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - Committee Democrats Condemn Education Department Proposal to Eliminate Collection of Critical Civil Rights Data Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tonko, McKinley Push Addiction Treatment Access with New Bill Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 House Delegation Introduces Humane Cosmetics Act Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans: Your continued refusal to act is inexcusable #EnoughIsEnough American lives are at stake Stop playing games Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Schumer: "Dollar' bargain stores--across NYC & LI--are stocking cheap, dangerous Chinese-made over-the-counter drugs that could make you sick, or worse; senator demands Fed crackdown on China's ability to ship those drugs here in the first place & for bargain stores to toss any questionable drugs immediately Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2019 Tweet - "For the second consecutive week, the U.S. Senate--under Senator Mitch McConnell's control--didn't vote on a SINGLE piece of legislation. Senator McConnell: Stop playing games. Put the House-passed bipartisan, universal background checks bill up for a vote immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The jury's decision is a victory for truth It sends a powerful, timely message to Pres. Trump and all House and Senate witnesses--past, present, & future: Lying to Congress Witness tampering And obstruction of Congress are crimes Those who commit crimes do so at their own peril" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Lofgren, Nadler, Harris Lead Letter Questioning ICE's Move to Circumvent CA Law Banning Private Detention Facilities Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Nadler, Bass Statement on Saugus High School Shooting Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, and Murray to demand that the Senate pass the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill. Universal background checks are overwhelmingly supported by Americans. But Republicans objected." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop the games. Do the right thing. Put the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill on the floor for a vote immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "My heart aches for the victims, survivors, families, community impacted by the school shooting in California That it occurred as Senators Blumenthal & Murphy were demanding the Senate pass background checks underscores how frequently these shootings occur It's past time to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has essentially shuttered the Senate for legislative business. The House has passed over 250 bills he's taken no action on. Republicans have blocked legislation to: Protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Reauthorize VAWA Secure our elections And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate has spent the last two weeks without a single vote on any legislation. Senate Republicans, Senator Mitch McConnell, and President Trump: Stop bowing down to the corrupt leadership of the NRA and support universal background checks legislation now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans led by @SenateMajLdr McConnell are STILL blocking the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks bill. #EnoughIsEnough Take action now to reduce gun violence. Our kids need protection from this relentless nightmare." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 223 days since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization. 223 days since the House sent the Senate a bipartisan bill that would better protect women who have endured domestic violence. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell continues to block it. #VAWA" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Passes Resolution Removing Ratification Deadline for the ERA Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Dreamers Are Americans Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "250 days ago: The House passed the For The People Act to secure America's elections, expand voting rights, and get money out of politics. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell just keeps burying the bill in his legislative graveyard. It's time put the bill up for a vote. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Hearing of the House House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on "Removing the Deadline for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Mr. Menashi has a troubling record on race, women's equality, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights. He had a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges. His nomination to the federal bench is an insult." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat and New York Advocates Stand in Solidarity to Protect DACA Recipients and Immigrant Families Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Immigrants have made this country what it is. Immigrants are America. I was proud to stand with Dreamers, @SpeakerPelosi, @SenatorDurbin, @MakeTheRoadNY, @UnitedWeDream, and so many more fighting for #DACA today." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement on SCOTUS Oral Arguments on DACA Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 12, 2019 Nadler, Lofgren Statement on USCIS Proposal to Increase Process Fees for Citizenship and Asylum Seekers Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed a bill over 160 days ago to protect our Dreamers But @SenateMajLdr McConnell has buried it in his legislative graveyard I just walked the act to his office with @SpeakerPelosi, House and Senate Democrats, & our Dreamers It's past time for a Senate vote #DACA" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud of our Dreamers. I'm proud of @MakeTheRoadNY and everyone who marched to Washington, DC today to fight for them as the Supreme Court hears the case on DACA. Immigrants have made America what it is today." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "This is appalling Almost 70,000 migrant infants, toddlers, kids, & teens were reportedly held by President Trump's administration in the last year @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's long past time to vote on our bill to stop cruelty to migrant children. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "America has always been a nation of immigrants. But President Trump thinks he can gain political ground by attacking our Dreamers. With the Supreme Court arguments to defend DACA today, we stand with our Dreamers. We won't rest until the Dreamers become American citizens." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "It's abjectly shameful that President Trump is trying to get the Supreme Court to do his dirty work and put the Dreamers under threat of mass deportation. We stand with our Dreamers. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We don't build walls. We don't shut our gates. Immigrants have made America what it is today. I'm so proud of our Dreamers. It's time you stand up and protect them, President Trump. #DACA #HomeIsHere" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Schumer reveals: Department of Justice is failing to implement law giving NYC & LI preschools & afterschool programs special access to FBI background checks to screen for sex offenders & other transgressors before hiring; protecting kids must be DOJ priority Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 8, 2019 Chairman Nadler Announces Next Step in Effort to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 After years of Schumer support & advocacy, anti-animal cruelty legislation unanimously passes in senate and awaits president's signature; Schumer says bipartisan Pact Act will close existing loophole and finally make animal cruelty a federal felony once and for all Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "This damning investigation by @SenatorMenendez and his staff shows that in a political mad dash to punish immigrants no matter the cost: President Trump and his administration defied the guidance of career officials and endangered our national security." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. Trump: The House passed a bipartisan, universal background checks bill 250 days ago this week But there are indications you reversed your support for gun safety legislation So Sen. McConnell followed your example and refused to vote on the bill" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Honor and Support America's Courageous Veterans Rep.Joe Morelle
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "In ignoring numerous, emphatic warnings from State Department officials: President Trump put at risk the safety and wellbeing of nearly 400,000 TPS beneficiaries and their U.S.-citizen children and strengthened transnational gangs such as MS-13." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's disturbing pattern of putting partisan politics over our national interests is as alarming as it is consistent. His administration must reverse course on their reckless decision to terminate TPS." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Sens. Tillis and Leahy and Reps. Roby and Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Supporting Art Students Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Immigrants have made America what it is today. We don't build walls. We don't shut our gates. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments on President Trump's baseless decision to end DACA, I'm so proud to stand with the Dreamers. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Casey: We Must Do More to Protect Veterans From Falling Victim to Scam Artists Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has not moved even one gun safety bill to the floor. And just like on so many other issues, President Trump would rather do nothing to help the American people than upset special interests like the NRA." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "How many lives will it take before President @realDonaldTrump and Senate Republicans come to their senses and work with us to finally do something about the epidemic of gun violence in America?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 After Hosting Roundtables And Meeting With Older Adults And Disability Rights Advocates Across New York, Gillibrand Unveils Bipartisan Legislation To Support Family Caregivers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 5, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Dr. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for Investigation After Ice Deletes Video Needed to Investigate the Death of Roxsana Hernandez Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Invitation, Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Will Meet At Seneca Falls To Honor The 100-Year Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 4, 2019 Nadler, Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Record Low Refugee Admission Level Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the FBI for preventing what could have been another tragedy at a synagogue in America. This is a stark reminder that we must redouble our efforts to combat white supremacy and anti-Semitic violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Landmark Bipartisan Agricultural Workers Bill Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats will keep pushing for meaningful action to protect Americans from gun violence. We will see how long and how many lives it will take before Republicans come to their senses and act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Takano Leads 24 Members in Sending Letter to DHS Expressing Concerns Over Detainee DNA Collection Practices Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Nadler Statement on Proposed HHS Rule Allowing Discrimination Against LGBTQ Families Rep.Jerry Nadler
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