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June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell wants to assess the conditions in the country before taking action on COVID. Here's the assessment: People are losing their jobs. People can't make rent. People are going hungry. Small businesses are closing. COVID is spreading. And Republicans are doing nothing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Senators Murray, Schumer, Democrats Introduce $430 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill to Address National Child Care and Education Crises as Democrats Urge Republicans to Act on Bold COVID-19 Relief Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today, Senate Democrats will demand action on safe elections, education funding, and funding for our nursing homes. If Senate Republicans continue to block reasonable attempts at passing emergency COVID legislation, they will have to explain why to Americans. #DemsDemandAction" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Schumer Reveals: Federal "public health emergency' expires in July; senator rallies to keep emergency declaration in place before the clock runs out & New York loses billions in local healthcare dollars, FEMA funds & more; action needed now Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states Rent is due tomorrow for millions of Americans Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance Small businesses won't be able to receive funds through the PPP after today Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need help NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "State, local, and tribal governments have laid off over 1.6 million workers. Today, Senate Democrats will demand that we pass help for them to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. To the Senate Republicans: We must deliver the aid they so desperately need." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It has been 45 days since the House passed the Heroes Act to help Americans fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. No more delay. The Senate must act. Americans need and deserve bold action now. From @SpeakerPelosi and me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states. Rent is due this week for so many Americans. Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance. To Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans: Americans can't keep waiting. We need to act NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 The Daily Signal - Despite COVID-19, US Can't Afford to Cut Defense Spending Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 29, 2020 Stefanik Statement on White House Briefing Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "The federal public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 is set to expire in July. New York and so many other states could lose billions in local healthcare dollars, FEMA funds, and more. President Trump must act to keep the declaration in place before the clock runs out." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Remember: President Trump filed his brief to rip away health care from millions the SAME WEEK reports came in of a major spike in COVID cases." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of a global pandemic, President Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip away health care from millions and to rip away pre-existing condition protections. Here's what the @SEIU told the Supreme Court: "Voiding the ACA would endanger millions of Americans"" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the middle of a pandemic But Pres. Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip away health care from millions Here's what Bipartisan Economic Scholars told the Supreme Court: "Without the ACA, the financial stability of the entire US health care system will be threatened"" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is trying to rip away protections for people with pre-existing conditions in the middle of a pandemic that severely impacts people with pre-existing conditions!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the middle of global pandemic. More than 120,000 Americans have died. And what is President Trump doing? Cruelly trying to rip health care from millions of Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip health care from millions. Here's what Physician Groups told the Supreme Court: "the ACA is currently serving as the backbone of the safety-net for the millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment due to the present pandemic"" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $7.1 million in federal funding for Watertown international airport Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2020 Risch Introduces Bill to Support Semiconductor Manufacturing in U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "In the same way the Trump administration failed in its response to the coronavirus, Republicans continue to undermine the country's health and well-being by seeking to strip lifesaving pre-existing condition protections from millions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $290 million in emergency federal funding for "safety net' Upstate New York hospitals that provide care to those in need regardless of insurance Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration filed their brief with the Supreme Court to try to strip health care from millions under the cover of night in the middle of a global pandemic. This is cruel." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of a pandemic, the Trump administration is filing briefs in the Supreme Court to end the nation's health care law and kick millions off their health coverage. President Trump does not care about the medical needs of the American people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney, Delgado announce $7.3 million in federal emergency transit funding for Dutchess County in Hudson Valley Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 25, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney announce $35.1 million in federal emergency transit funding for Orange County in Hudson Valley Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is unable and unwilling to actually handle the COVID crisis so he does the only thing he does well: tweet out some bigoted garbage hoping no one will notice his incompetence. We aren't fooled." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell still, still, still wants to wait to act on COVID relief. Rising cases in more than 20 states Over 40 million unemployment claims Emergency unemployment insurance for American families soon to expire We cannot wait for Senator McConnell. We must act now!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "We are witnessing the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since April, but President Trump is gallivanting from state to state, holding political rallies in two of the most affected states. @realDonaldTrump continues to put his political interests above the safety of Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $7 million in emergency federal funding for Tompkins County transportation services Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Let me get this straight: Cases are spiking across the country. The admin has $14 billion for testing and tracing that they haven't spent. But President Trump thinks the right move is to pull federal support for testing out of hotspot areas!?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Justice Department was forced to admit DHS officials made inaccurate or misleading statements to a federal court. Given the harm from potential violations of criminal law, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General must investigate NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Letter to EU Member States, Delegation of the European Union to the United States - Rosen Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on European Union to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization Rep. Grace Meng, ...
June 24, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $700,000 in additional emergency federal funding for Chemung County transit systems Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "We stand with our postal workers and @APWUnational . It is past time for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans to put the Heroes Act on the Senate floor to help postal workers and so many other Americans fight this health and economic crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Herrera Beutler, Jayapal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging President to Use Defense Production Act to Spur PPE Production Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Leading Senate Democrats Question Legality of Trump Administration's Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is so consumed with his own ego that he's downplaying the numbers and inventing ridiculous excuses for why COVID-19 has come roaring back in certain areas. It's hard to imagine a more haphazard, less focused, less consistent response from an administration." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's June 21, and the Trump admin is still sitting on nearly $14 billion we fought to provide for testing & tracing And now he's admitted he directed officials to slow testing to keep case numbers low when there's a spike in COVID-19 cases in many states!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump just admitted that he directed officials to slow testing. And even though there's a spike in COVID-19 cases in many states: The Trump administration still hasn't yet spent nearly $14 billion we fought to provide for testing and tracing!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $300k in funding for tribal communities during the COVID-19 health crisis Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 18, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - After Over a Month of Senate Inaction, Merkley Leads Push to Bring HEROES Act to Floor for Debate and Vote Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "This is a wonderful, wonderful day for the young Dreamers, for their families, for the American Dream. They work hard. They are on the frontlines of COVID-19, in the Armed Forces, in school and college. We have always believed in immigration in America. It is part of our soul." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $3 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Axne Urges Disclosure of Paycheck Protection Program Data to Protect Use of Taxpayer Dollars Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud of @CentralLaborNYC , the @AFLCIO , and unions across America who are leading the #WorkersFirst Caravan for Racial + Economic Justice. Senator McConnell: For families, people, workers. On real policing reform. On the COVID-19 crisis. No more delay. Let the #SenateActNow!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - House Chairs Demand That SBA Immediately Comply With GAO's Oversight of Taxpayer Funds for Coronavirus Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 17, 2020 Langevin, Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Retain Top Talent for National Security Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his press conference demonizing peaceful protesters, airing unjustified grievances, suggesting the expertise that led to the AIDS vaccine will lead to a COVID vaccine when there is no AIDS vaccine! This was his press conference on police reform?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act will soon run out. The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is expiring. The cost of inaction by Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans will do long term damage to families, to our economy, to people. We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are fighting this health and economic crisis Economists are telling Senate GOP to do something Governors from both parties are pleading for aid Fed Chair Powell--appointed by Pres. Trump--is pushing for another COVID-relief bill When will Senate GOP get the message?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $2.5 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Lieutenant General Scott Rice, Commanding Officer in the Air National Guard - Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney double down on push to make Stewart Air National Guard base site of new aeromedical evacuation squadron, bringing new jobs, funding & missions to Orange County Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Over 100 economists are telling Congress to pass another relief package "commensurate with the nearly $16 trillion" hole in our economy caused by COVID-19 Millions unemployed, businesses in jeopardy, schools need help When will Senate GOP finally get the message? We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Schumer: Amid COVID, there is a very troubling 33% surge of domestic violence cases in NY requiring action; senator demands Senate immediately reauthorize Violence Against Women Act that already passed House; law funds Upstate NY shelters, counseling & critical efforts that save lives & gives survivors a second chance Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance and ban on evictions passed in the CARES Act will soon expire. But Senate Republicans refuse to act. As they delay, America moves closer to a number of cliffs that threaten our economy and families and people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell: The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act over a year ago COVID-19 is fueling a surge in domestic violence cases It is long past time to act Put the bill up for a vote NOW It will save lives & help survivors" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Police reform, racial injustice, voting rights, a pandemic, and massive levels of unemployment: These are huge issues that demand the Senate's attention But instead, Senator McConnell's pushing two right-wing judges onto the nation's circuit courts: Justin Walker & Cory Wilson" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "This headline sums it up And the trends are extremely concerning I've asked for Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, members of the Coronavirus Task Force to brief @SenateDems on recent spikes But the Trump White House continues to muzzle the most knowledgeable people" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act is soon going to run out The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is going to expire But reports say Sen. McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another COVID-relief bill until late July. We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a month since the House passed the #HeroesAct that provides urgent and necessary help for Americans fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. A month in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. Senator McConnell: Americans can't wait. We must act NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Americans are in the middle of fighting this COVID-19 public health crisis. So why are you focusing on confirming your former intern, Justin Walker, who has made it very clear that he personally opposes our health care law?!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell: Joining with the @RidersAlliance , I'm standing with those on the frontlines of COVID-19 and so many others who are relying right now on public transit like our New York subways. We need to fight for more $$ to #RescueRiders now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot simply sit by as this pandemic fuels a surge in domestic violence cases. Senator McConnell: The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act more than a year ago. Put it on the Senate floor immediately. It will save lives and help survivors." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "With COVID-19, there has a been a rise in domestic violence cases. New York has seen a 33% surge. Senator McConnell: Hold a vote on the House-passed bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act NOW. What are you waiting for?! It will save lives and help survivors." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need more support to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Americans are demanding policing reform. What are you waiting for?! We must act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Gillibrand demand Feds speed up funding for New York's community health centers that were the frontline armor battling COVID-19; senators say emergency funding is needed for NY communities to begin recovery and rebuilding Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "To President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell: Without immediate action by Republicans on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, Communities of color and millions of Americans are going to needlessly suffer even more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "How cruel do you have to be to announce a roll back of health protections for transgender Americans in the middle of a global pandemic, in the middle of #PrideMonth, and on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting?!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Delgado successfully secure over $1 million in federal funding for the Center for Discovery in Sullivan County Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDeVosED 's latest attempt to block COVID-relief for DACA students is cruel & unlawful So many Dreamers have been on the frontlines of COVID, and many desperately need this aid We will keep fighting for them & all students struggling to recover" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "We are prepared to conclude another week of Senate business without any progress on COVID-19, without any commitment to pursue real police reform. The Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus would rather chase President Trump's wild conspiracy theories than help Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hazard pay for essential workers is a racial justice issue. Health care is a racial justice issue. Rent assistance is a racial justice issue. Senate Republicans: We must act to keep fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "To the Trump administration: Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, and other members of the administration's Coronavirus Task Force must hold a briefing for Democratic Senators on the recent spikes. We need to understand why these spikes are happening and how to adapt our national response." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Schumer reveals: Just as Upstate NY economies begin to reopen & plot COVID recovery, Feds install bureaucratic & unfair rules, leaving NY's beer, wine, & distilled spirits importers shaken; Schumer demands Feds level playing field, extend relief to our domestic suppliers & importers before they tab out of NY Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell wants to assess the conditions in the country before taking action on COVID. Here's the assessment: People are losing their jobs. People can't make rent. People are going hungry. Small businesses are closing. COVID is spreading. And Republicans are doing nothing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Senators Murray, Schumer, Democrats Introduce $430 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill to Address National Child Care and Education Crises as Democrats Urge Republicans to Act on Bold COVID-19 Relief Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today, Senate Democrats will demand action on safe elections, education funding, and funding for our nursing homes. If Senate Republicans continue to block reasonable attempts at passing emergency COVID legislation, they will have to explain why to Americans. #DemsDemandAction" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Schumer Reveals: Federal "public health emergency' expires in July; senator rallies to keep emergency declaration in place before the clock runs out & New York loses billions in local healthcare dollars, FEMA funds & more; action needed now Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states Rent is due tomorrow for millions of Americans Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance Small businesses won't be able to receive funds through the PPP after today Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need help NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "State, local, and tribal governments have laid off over 1.6 million workers. Today, Senate Democrats will demand that we pass help for them to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. To the Senate Republicans: We must deliver the aid they so desperately need." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It has been 45 days since the House passed the Heroes Act to help Americans fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. No more delay. The Senate must act. Americans need and deserve bold action now. From @SpeakerPelosi and me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states. Rent is due this week for so many Americans. Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance. To Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans: Americans can't keep waiting. We need to act NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 The Daily Signal - Despite COVID-19, US Can't Afford to Cut Defense Spending Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 29, 2020 Stefanik Statement on White House Briefing Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "The federal public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 is set to expire in July. New York and so many other states could lose billions in local healthcare dollars, FEMA funds, and more. President Trump must act to keep the declaration in place before the clock runs out." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Remember: President Trump filed his brief to rip away health care from millions the SAME WEEK reports came in of a major spike in COVID cases." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of a global pandemic, President Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip away health care from millions and to rip away pre-existing condition protections. Here's what the @SEIU told the Supreme Court: "Voiding the ACA would endanger millions of Americans"" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the middle of a pandemic But Pres. Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip away health care from millions Here's what Bipartisan Economic Scholars told the Supreme Court: "Without the ACA, the financial stability of the entire US health care system will be threatened"" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is trying to rip away protections for people with pre-existing conditions in the middle of a pandemic that severely impacts people with pre-existing conditions!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the middle of global pandemic. More than 120,000 Americans have died. And what is President Trump doing? Cruelly trying to rip health care from millions of Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip health care from millions. Here's what Physician Groups told the Supreme Court: "the ACA is currently serving as the backbone of the safety-net for the millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment due to the present pandemic"" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $7.1 million in federal funding for Watertown international airport Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2020 Risch Introduces Bill to Support Semiconductor Manufacturing in U.S. Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "In the same way the Trump administration failed in its response to the coronavirus, Republicans continue to undermine the country's health and well-being by seeking to strip lifesaving pre-existing condition protections from millions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $290 million in emergency federal funding for "safety net' Upstate New York hospitals that provide care to those in need regardless of insurance Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration filed their brief with the Supreme Court to try to strip health care from millions under the cover of night in the middle of a global pandemic. This is cruel." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of a pandemic, the Trump administration is filing briefs in the Supreme Court to end the nation's health care law and kick millions off their health coverage. President Trump does not care about the medical needs of the American people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney, Delgado announce $7.3 million in federal emergency transit funding for Dutchess County in Hudson Valley Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 25, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney announce $35.1 million in federal emergency transit funding for Orange County in Hudson Valley Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is unable and unwilling to actually handle the COVID crisis so he does the only thing he does well: tweet out some bigoted garbage hoping no one will notice his incompetence. We aren't fooled." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell still, still, still wants to wait to act on COVID relief. Rising cases in more than 20 states Over 40 million unemployment claims Emergency unemployment insurance for American families soon to expire We cannot wait for Senator McConnell. We must act now!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "We are witnessing the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since April, but President Trump is gallivanting from state to state, holding political rallies in two of the most affected states. @realDonaldTrump continues to put his political interests above the safety of Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $7 million in emergency federal funding for Tompkins County transportation services Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Let me get this straight: Cases are spiking across the country. The admin has $14 billion for testing and tracing that they haven't spent. But President Trump thinks the right move is to pull federal support for testing out of hotspot areas!?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Justice Department was forced to admit DHS officials made inaccurate or misleading statements to a federal court. Given the harm from potential violations of criminal law, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General must investigate NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Letter to EU Member States, Delegation of the European Union to the United States - Rosen Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on European Union to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization Rep.Grace Meng, ...
June 24, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $700,000 in additional emergency federal funding for Chemung County transit systems Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "We stand with our postal workers and @APWUnational . It is past time for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans to put the Heroes Act on the Senate floor to help postal workers and so many other Americans fight this health and economic crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Herrera Beutler, Jayapal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging President to Use Defense Production Act to Spur PPE Production Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Leading Senate Democrats Question Legality of Trump Administration's Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is so consumed with his own ego that he's downplaying the numbers and inventing ridiculous excuses for why COVID-19 has come roaring back in certain areas. It's hard to imagine a more haphazard, less focused, less consistent response from an administration." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's June 21, and the Trump admin is still sitting on nearly $14 billion we fought to provide for testing & tracing And now he's admitted he directed officials to slow testing to keep case numbers low when there's a spike in COVID-19 cases in many states!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump just admitted that he directed officials to slow testing. And even though there's a spike in COVID-19 cases in many states: The Trump administration still hasn't yet spent nearly $14 billion we fought to provide for testing and tracing!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $300k in funding for tribal communities during the COVID-19 health crisis Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 18, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - After Over a Month of Senate Inaction, Merkley Leads Push to Bring HEROES Act to Floor for Debate and Vote Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "This is a wonderful, wonderful day for the young Dreamers, for their families, for the American Dream. They work hard. They are on the frontlines of COVID-19, in the Armed Forces, in school and college. We have always believed in immigration in America. It is part of our soul." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $3 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Axne Urges Disclosure of Paycheck Protection Program Data to Protect Use of Taxpayer Dollars Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud of @CentralLaborNYC , the @AFLCIO , and unions across America who are leading the #WorkersFirst Caravan for Racial + Economic Justice. Senator McConnell: For families, people, workers. On real policing reform. On the COVID-19 crisis. No more delay. Let the #SenateActNow!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - House Chairs Demand That SBA Immediately Comply With GAO's Oversight of Taxpayer Funds for Coronavirus Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 17, 2020 Langevin, Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Retain Top Talent for National Security Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his press conference demonizing peaceful protesters, airing unjustified grievances, suggesting the expertise that led to the AIDS vaccine will lead to a COVID vaccine when there is no AIDS vaccine! This was his press conference on police reform?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act will soon run out. The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is expiring. The cost of inaction by Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans will do long term damage to families, to our economy, to people. We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are fighting this health and economic crisis Economists are telling Senate GOP to do something Governors from both parties are pleading for aid Fed Chair Powell--appointed by Pres. Trump--is pushing for another COVID-relief bill When will Senate GOP get the message?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $2.5 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Lieutenant General Scott Rice, Commanding Officer in the Air National Guard - Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney double down on push to make Stewart Air National Guard base site of new aeromedical evacuation squadron, bringing new jobs, funding & missions to Orange County Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Over 100 economists are telling Congress to pass another relief package "commensurate with the nearly $16 trillion" hole in our economy caused by COVID-19 Millions unemployed, businesses in jeopardy, schools need help When will Senate GOP finally get the message? We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Schumer: Amid COVID, there is a very troubling 33% surge of domestic violence cases in NY requiring action; senator demands Senate immediately reauthorize Violence Against Women Act that already passed House; law funds Upstate NY shelters, counseling & critical efforts that save lives & gives survivors a second chance Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance and ban on evictions passed in the CARES Act will soon expire. But Senate Republicans refuse to act. As they delay, America moves closer to a number of cliffs that threaten our economy and families and people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell: The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act over a year ago COVID-19 is fueling a surge in domestic violence cases It is long past time to act Put the bill up for a vote NOW It will save lives & help survivors" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Police reform, racial injustice, voting rights, a pandemic, and massive levels of unemployment: These are huge issues that demand the Senate's attention But instead, Senator McConnell's pushing two right-wing judges onto the nation's circuit courts: Justin Walker & Cory Wilson" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "This headline sums it up And the trends are extremely concerning I've asked for Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, members of the Coronavirus Task Force to brief @SenateDems on recent spikes But the Trump White House continues to muzzle the most knowledgeable people" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act is soon going to run out The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is going to expire But reports say Sen. McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another COVID-relief bill until late July. We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a month since the House passed the #HeroesAct that provides urgent and necessary help for Americans fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. A month in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. Senator McConnell: Americans can't wait. We must act NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Americans are in the middle of fighting this COVID-19 public health crisis. So why are you focusing on confirming your former intern, Justin Walker, who has made it very clear that he personally opposes our health care law?!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell: Joining with the @RidersAlliance , I'm standing with those on the frontlines of COVID-19 and so many others who are relying right now on public transit like our New York subways. We need to fight for more $$ to #RescueRiders now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot simply sit by as this pandemic fuels a surge in domestic violence cases. Senator McConnell: The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act more than a year ago. Put it on the Senate floor immediately. It will save lives and help survivors." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "With COVID-19, there has a been a rise in domestic violence cases. New York has seen a 33% surge. Senator McConnell: Hold a vote on the House-passed bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act NOW. What are you waiting for?! It will save lives and help survivors." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need more support to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Americans are demanding policing reform. What are you waiting for?! We must act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Gillibrand demand Feds speed up funding for New York's community health centers that were the frontline armor battling COVID-19; senators say emergency funding is needed for NY communities to begin recovery and rebuilding Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "To President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell: Without immediate action by Republicans on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, Communities of color and millions of Americans are going to needlessly suffer even more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "How cruel do you have to be to announce a roll back of health protections for transgender Americans in the middle of a global pandemic, in the middle of #PrideMonth, and on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting?!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Delgado successfully secure over $1 million in federal funding for the Center for Discovery in Sullivan County Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDeVosED 's latest attempt to block COVID-relief for DACA students is cruel & unlawful So many Dreamers have been on the frontlines of COVID, and many desperately need this aid We will keep fighting for them & all students struggling to recover" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "We are prepared to conclude another week of Senate business without any progress on COVID-19, without any commitment to pursue real police reform. The Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus would rather chase President Trump's wild conspiracy theories than help Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hazard pay for essential workers is a racial justice issue. Health care is a racial justice issue. Rent assistance is a racial justice issue. Senate Republicans: We must act to keep fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "To the Trump administration: Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, and other members of the administration's Coronavirus Task Force must hold a briefing for Democratic Senators on the recent spikes. We need to understand why these spikes are happening and how to adapt our national response." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Schumer reveals: Just as Upstate NY economies begin to reopen & plot COVID recovery, Feds install bureaucratic & unfair rules, leaving NY's beer, wine, & distilled spirits importers shaken; Schumer demands Feds level playing field, extend relief to our domestic suppliers & importers before they tab out of NY Sen.Chuck Schumer
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