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March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Big for America's students right now. @PattyMurray , @SenSherrodBrown , @SenWarren , and I are announcing our bold new plan to #CancelStudentDebt for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and provide a minimum $10k payoff for federal student loan borrowers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Christopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19 Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Nadler Sends Letter Outlining Additional Legislative Responses to COVID-19 Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Rose, SI Electeds Push FDA to Quickly Approve RUMC's Automated Testing Technology Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "After a totally unnecessary delay by Senate Republicans, the Senate passed the House bill to fight coronavirus It provides free testing, paid sick leave extensions, food assistance, Medicaid reimbursement, expanded unemployment insurance President Trump needs to sign it ASAP" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues, Call For Direct Cash Assistance To Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout Of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We've been calling to suspend foreclosures and evictions for at least six months from now. What President Trump announced is a first step but doesn't go far enough. What happens after April? We need to keep people in their homes!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Making sure doctors and nurses have everything they need is our top priority We need masks, hospital beds, ventilators We still need testing kits President Trump just took an important step by heeding our call to invoke Defense Protection Act But so much more is needed NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to make sure doctors & nurses have everything they need Testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators President Trump took a 1st step by heeding our call to use the Defense Protection Act to fight the shortages But his admin still has so much more to do to fight coronavirus" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need the Senate to act immediately. Americans can't wait." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 After Schumer's successful push to include NY-specific measures into first-of-its-kind coronavirus bill, Senate passes FMAP legislation, unlocking over $6 billion for NYs -- the most of any state --and millions for counties, to support NY's fight to contain coronavirus spread & cover mounting local costs Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Raskin, 65 colleagues push president to mobilize DOD resources against COVID-19 Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Oppose Any Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry in Coronavirus Stimulus Package Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 17, 2020 Suozzi: Coronavirus, "Be prepared not scared" all hands-on deck for comprehensive plan! Rep. Tom Suozzi
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rose Leads Call for Navy to Deploy Hospital Ship to NYC to Increase Treatment Capacity Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Tells Federal Housing Leaders to Halt Foreclosures on Federally Backed Properties Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 17, 2020 PAID Leave Act: Murray, DeLauro, Gillibrand to Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave; Small Business Support Bill In Response to Worsening Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "The next phase of our national response will require a massive mobilization of public resources--federal, state, local. We are fighting for families and workers. That's why we are proposing at least $750 billion in immediate emergency investment NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are committed to making sure our government does everything in its power to protect the health and safety of the American people from the coronavirus outbreak and make sure that no one goes into financial ruin because of it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "We need the testing to work. And we need much more than that. We need hospitals to be well-prepared. They need equipment. They need masks. They need ventilators. They need beds. That is number one in our $750 billion package that @SenateDems have proposed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "American workers need to be our first priority in responding to coronavirus--not bailouts for big corporations and wealthy shareholders." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "What we're proposing: If you're a working parent and suddenly have to worry about finding a safe place for your kids to stay during the day, we would provide emergency funding to safely ramp up child care services for heavily impacted parts of the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "We made a page where you can learn more about coronavirus (COVID-19) and best practices to keep you and your family safe: https://schumer.senate.gov/coronavirus" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "New Yorkers can reach the coronavirus hotline at 1-888-364-3065, or find resources from New York City, New York State, the CDC, and more at our website: https://schumer.senate.gov/coronavirus" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus response will require a massive mobilization of public resources--federal, state, local--as we've marshaled in wartime Congress must work in a bipartisan way--with uncommon speed Americans too must pull together & sacrifice normal way of life to combat this disease" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "The first order of business here in the Senate is to take up and pass the recent House bill--today. It would provide free coronavirus testing, extensions for paid sick leave, food assistance, Medicaid reimbursement, and expanded unemployment insurance. No more delay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: Sen. @GillibrandNY & I are calling for you to approve a Major Disaster Declaration for New York to fight coronavirus ASAP This will ensure FEMA has the resources needed to fight coronavirus in New York It will help save lives and protect public health & safety" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Suozzi: Bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act is an important step forward but much more needs to be done Rep. Tom Suozzi
March 16, 2020 Suozzi requests IRS extend tax filing deadline amid coronavirus outbreak Rep. Tom Suozzi
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "One of the best things that you can do right now? Stay home. Avoid crowded places. Maintain distance between yourself and others." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "My proposal will ensure our medical professionals have all the resources--including physical space and equipment--they need to provide treatment and keep Americans safe, among other people-focused initiatives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what my proposal to fight coronavirus would mean for you:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, the House passed a bill to provide for: Free coronavirus testing Paid sick leave Food assistance for school kids and the elderly Assistance to states overburdened by Medicaid costs Expanded unemployment insurance The Senate should pass this bill immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure you see this: I'm proposing an immediate and initial infusion of at least $750 billion to wage war against coronavirus and the economic crisis it is now causing and get money directly into hands of American people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what my proposal on coronavirus would mean for you: Any worker that needs to take paid sick days that doesn't have paid sick leave benefits can apply to Unemployment Insurance and get reimbursed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: I'm proposing at least $750 billion to wage war against coronavirus and the economic crisis facing Americans:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "We will need big, bold, urgent federal action to deal with the coronavirus crisis. The kinds of targeted measures we are putting together will inject money into the economy and directly into the hands of families that need it most." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what my proposal to fight coronavirus would mean for you: Immediate help for small businesses so they do not need to make difficult choices about keeping their employees." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Trump claims that the Coronavirus is under control. It is not. The President needs to either step up and speak the truth #SocialDistancing. Or get out of the way. FACTS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "It can't be said enough: You should be washing your hands often for at least 20 seconds using soap and water." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2020 Reps. Nadler, Maloney, Meng, Velázquez, Rose, Ocasio-Cortez, Jeffries, Clarke, Engel, Meeks, Serrano, and Espaillat Call for Closure of New York City Schools Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 15, 2020 Meng Calls for NYC Schools to Close to Help Fight Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "Learn more about coronavirus and best practices to keep your family safe. New Yorkers can call the coronavirus hotline at 888-364-3065, or find resources from New York City and New York State here: https://schumer.senate.gov/coronavirus" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure you share this with your friends and family. We put up a site so you can find out more about coronavirus and find resources from New York City, New York State, the CDC, and more: https://schumer.senate.gov/coronavirus" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "Harry Truman: "The buck stops here." Barack Obama: "As President, I take responsibility for that." Donald Trump: "I don't take responsibility at all." COVID-19 is a devastating virus. We need real leadership, not dereliction of duty." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 14, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address the Impacts of Coronavirus on American Families Rep. Joe Morelle
March 14, 2020 Tonko, House Advance Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep. Paul Tonko
Date Title Politician
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Big for America's students right now. @PattyMurray , @SenSherrodBrown , @SenWarren , and I are announcing our bold new plan to #CancelStudentDebt for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and provide a minimum $10k payoff for federal student loan borrowers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Christopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19 Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Nadler Sends Letter Outlining Additional Legislative Responses to COVID-19 Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Rose, SI Electeds Push FDA to Quickly Approve RUMC's Automated Testing Technology Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "After a totally unnecessary delay by Senate Republicans, the Senate passed the House bill to fight coronavirus It provides free testing, paid sick leave extensions, food assistance, Medicaid reimbursement, expanded unemployment insurance President Trump needs to sign it ASAP" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues, Call For Direct Cash Assistance To Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout Of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We've been calling to suspend foreclosures and evictions for at least six months from now. What President Trump announced is a first step but doesn't go far enough. What happens after April? We need to keep people in their homes!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Making sure doctors and nurses have everything they need is our top priority We need masks, hospital beds, ventilators We still need testing kits President Trump just took an important step by heeding our call to invoke Defense Protection Act But so much more is needed NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to make sure doctors & nurses have everything they need Testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators President Trump took a 1st step by heeding our call to use the Defense Protection Act to fight the shortages But his admin still has so much more to do to fight coronavirus" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need the Senate to act immediately. Americans can't wait." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 After Schumer's successful push to include NY-specific measures into first-of-its-kind coronavirus bill, Senate passes FMAP legislation, unlocking over $6 billion for NYs -- the most of any state --and millions for counties, to support NY's fight to contain coronavirus spread & cover mounting local costs Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Raskin, 65 colleagues push president to mobilize DOD resources against COVID-19 Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Oppose Any Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry in Coronavirus Stimulus Package Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 17, 2020 Suozzi: Coronavirus, "Be prepared not scared" all hands-on deck for comprehensive plan! Rep.Tom Suozzi
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rose Leads Call for Navy to Deploy Hospital Ship to NYC to Increase Treatment Capacity Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Tells Federal Housing Leaders to Halt Foreclosures on Federally Backed Properties Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 17, 2020 PAID Leave Act: Murray, DeLauro, Gillibrand to Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave; Small Business Support Bill In Response to Worsening Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "The next phase of our national response will require a massive mobilization of public resources--federal, state, local. We are fighting for families and workers. That's why we are proposing at least $750 billion in immediate emergency investment NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are committed to making sure our government does everything in its power to protect the health and safety of the American people from the coronavirus outbreak and make sure that no one goes into financial ruin because of it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "We need the testing to work. And we need much more than that. We need hospitals to be well-prepared. They need equipment. They need masks. They need ventilators. They need beds. That is number one in our $750 billion package that @SenateDems have proposed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "American workers need to be our first priority in responding to coronavirus--not bailouts for big corporations and wealthy shareholders." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "What we're proposing: If you're a working parent and suddenly have to worry about finding a safe place for your kids to stay during the day, we would provide emergency funding to safely ramp up child care services for heavily impacted parts of the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "We made a page where you can learn more about coronavirus (COVID-19) and best practices to keep you and your family safe: https://schumer.senate.gov/coronavirus" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "New Yorkers can reach the coronavirus hotline at 1-888-364-3065, or find resources from New York City, New York State, the CDC, and more at our website: https://schumer.senate.gov/coronavirus" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus response will require a massive mobilization of public resources--federal, state, local--as we've marshaled in wartime Congress must work in a bipartisan way--with uncommon speed Americans too must pull together & sacrifice normal way of life to combat this disease" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "The first order of business here in the Senate is to take up and pass the recent House bill--today. It would provide free coronavirus testing, extensions for paid sick leave, food assistance, Medicaid reimbursement, and expanded unemployment insurance. No more delay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: Sen. @GillibrandNY & I are calling for you to approve a Major Disaster Declaration for New York to fight coronavirus ASAP This will ensure FEMA has the resources needed to fight coronavirus in New York It will help save lives and protect public health & safety" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Suozzi: Bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act is an important step forward but much more needs to be done Rep.Tom Suozzi
March 16, 2020 Suozzi requests IRS extend tax filing deadline amid coronavirus outbreak Rep.Tom Suozzi
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "One of the best things that you can do right now? Stay home. Avoid crowded places. Maintain distance between yourself and others." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "My proposal will ensure our medical professionals have all the resources--including physical space and equipment--they need to provide treatment and keep Americans safe, among other people-focused initiatives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what my proposal to fight coronavirus would mean for you:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, the House passed a bill to provide for: Free coronavirus testing Paid sick leave Food assistance for school kids and the elderly Assistance to states overburdened by Medicaid costs Expanded unemployment insurance The Senate should pass this bill immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure you see this: I'm proposing an immediate and initial infusion of at least $750 billion to wage war against coronavirus and the economic crisis it is now causing and get money directly into hands of American people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what my proposal on coronavirus would mean for you: Any worker that needs to take paid sick days that doesn't have paid sick leave benefits can apply to Unemployment Insurance and get reimbursed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: I'm proposing at least $750 billion to wage war against coronavirus and the economic crisis facing Americans:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "We will need big, bold, urgent federal action to deal with the coronavirus crisis. The kinds of targeted measures we are putting together will inject money into the economy and directly into the hands of families that need it most." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what my proposal to fight coronavirus would mean for you: Immediate help for small businesses so they do not need to make difficult choices about keeping their employees." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Trump claims that the Coronavirus is under control. It is not. The President needs to either step up and speak the truth #SocialDistancing. Or get out of the way. FACTS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "It can't be said enough: You should be washing your hands often for at least 20 seconds using soap and water." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2020 Reps. Nadler, Maloney, Meng, Velázquez, Rose, Ocasio-Cortez, Jeffries, Clarke, Engel, Meeks, Serrano, and Espaillat Call for Closure of New York City Schools Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 15, 2020 Meng Calls for NYC Schools to Close to Help Fight Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "Learn more about coronavirus and best practices to keep your family safe. New Yorkers can call the coronavirus hotline at 888-364-3065, or find resources from New York City and New York State here: https://schumer.senate.gov/coronavirus" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure you share this with your friends and family. We put up a site so you can find out more about coronavirus and find resources from New York City, New York State, the CDC, and more: https://schumer.senate.gov/coronavirus" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "Harry Truman: "The buck stops here." Barack Obama: "As President, I take responsibility for that." Donald Trump: "I don't take responsibility at all." COVID-19 is a devastating virus. We need real leadership, not dereliction of duty." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 14, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address the Impacts of Coronavirus on American Families Rep.Joe Morelle
March 14, 2020 Tonko, House Advance Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep.Paul Tonko
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