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Dec. 1, 2019 Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Hakeem Jeffries on what to expect as impeachment hearings shift to the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. Putin is interfering in our 2020 elections. So why is Senator Mitch McConnell blocking tough sanctions in our defense bill on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad the Army is taking this security concern seriously. China-based tech companies, like the one that owns TikTok, are required to support and cooperate with intelligence work controlled by the Chinese Communist Party." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Putin is working to interfere in our 2020 elections. But @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell just keeps blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being included in our defense bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Chinese companies like Huawei cooperate with the Chinese Communist Party. So why are you allowing American businesses to work with them? This is about our national security." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on Passage of Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. We know that he is going to do it again. We need the NDAA to send an unmistakable message to President Putin and other foreign actors that we will not tolerate any interference in our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our elections in 2016. And we know Putin is doing it again. So why, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell? Why are you blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being including in the NDAA?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Schumer announces: 9/11 widows & children will gain access to special terror victims fund as part of bipartisan spending bill which gets vote this week; senator says deal he pushed will help more NY families Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Christopher C. Krebs, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Senators Peters, Hassan, Schumer Raise Concerns Over Funding Shortfall to State, Local Cybersecurity Support Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump and his Commerce Department agree that Huawei is a national security threat, they should start acting like it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to prioritize & immediately complete preliminary damage assessments for 18 upstate counties ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Just two weeks ago, New York saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, & winds We must get these communities the aid they need The first step is for FEMA to prioritize this damage and to complete preliminary damage assessments now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 Rep. Gregory Meeks
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. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The President abused his power. Undermined America's national security. And broke the law. House Dems will defend our democracy no matter what it takes. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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 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. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has held leadership roles at DHS through much of @realDonaldTrump's presidency with troubling ties to: The family separation policy The Muslim ban The national emergency declaration at the southern border His nomination as an undersecretary at DHS is appalling." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York - Stefanik, Brindisi Call on Governor Cuomo and FEMA to Assist Following Devastating Floods Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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. 5, 2019 Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The U.S. government investigation into TikTok's Beijing-based parent company--if true--is welcome news. Last week, we requested the Director of National Intelligence assess the risks posed by this China-owned company. It's a potential national security concern we can't ignore." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Communities across Upstate New York saw severe damage and continue to recover from yesterday's storm FEMA must stand ready to quickly approve disaster declaration requests for Upstate New York communities ravaged by it It's critical they get the resources they need to recover" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Western New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding and severe weather Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Upstate New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives - Pascrell, Graves, Crist, Rouzer, Mucarsel-Powell, Rooney Demand Changes to National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Tonko Votes to Begin Public Impeachment Hearings Rep. Paul Tonko
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Doug Collins, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee - Reps. Tlaib and Blumenauer urge Judiciary Committee to make robust, progressive reforms to Patriot Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Chair Grijalva Leads Amicus Brief With Reps. Velázquez and Soto Opposing PREPA Debt Restructuring Agreement Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "OMB's abysmal response is evidence of their ineptitude and disregard for our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico. Their inability to answer simple questions about critical federal disaster funds means families will continue to needlessly wait." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Gillibrand Reveals That Long Islanders Are Being Forced To Pay Back Thousands Of Dollars In Disaster Assistance They Received Following Superstorm Sandy, Unveils New Bill To Protect Survivors Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "7 years after Superstorm Sandy: NY has made a lot of progress, but too many homeowners are still struggling to get back on their feet. I'll keep fighting to ensure that they can fully recover and that our communities are better prepared for the future." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 1 year since the hateful shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. We honor the memory of those lost, and everyone still working to recover. And we must stand up against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate in all its forms." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 25, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Combat Foreign Interference in American Elections and Increase Transparency Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senators Duckworth and Gillibrand Call for Repeal of 2002 AUMF Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "It's been downloaded more than 110 million times in the U.S. It could be a potential target of foreign influence campaigns into our elections like in 2016. It's past time to find out if TikTok poses a national security risk." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Why do Republicans just keep on blocking bills to protect our elections!?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "It's outrageous that President Trump's admin deliberately defied Congress to stall aid for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico. Families are paying the price for this delay. The administration must release these funds we fought so hard to secure for the people of Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer: Lasalle park & ward pumping station's $100m revitalization in danger from crumbling seawall; Feds have yet to approve emergency funding for 100% of project, +$5m, putting city's renaissance on hold; senator urges Feds to approve project & get shovels in the ground ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2019 Stefanik Sends Letter to Chairman Schiff Concerning Concealed Nature of Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rose Leads Dozens of House Dems in Asking State Dept: Why Aren't White Supremacist Groups Listed as Foreign Terrorist Organizations? Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Senate Legislative Agenda Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Date Title Politician
Dec. 1, 2019 Fox News "Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript: Hakeem Jeffries on what to expect as impeachment hearings shift to the House Judiciary Committee Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. Putin is interfering in our 2020 elections. So why is Senator Mitch McConnell blocking tough sanctions in our defense bill on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad the Army is taking this security concern seriously. China-based tech companies, like the one that owns TikTok, are required to support and cooperate with intelligence work controlled by the Chinese Communist Party." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Putin is working to interfere in our 2020 elections. But @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell just keeps blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being included in our defense bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Chinese companies like Huawei cooperate with the Chinese Communist Party. So why are you allowing American businesses to work with them? This is about our national security." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on Passage of Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. We know that he is going to do it again. We need the NDAA to send an unmistakable message to President Putin and other foreign actors that we will not tolerate any interference in our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our elections in 2016. And we know Putin is doing it again. So why, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell? Why are you blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being including in the NDAA?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Schumer announces: 9/11 widows & children will gain access to special terror victims fund as part of bipartisan spending bill which gets vote this week; senator says deal he pushed will help more NY families Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Christopher C. Krebs, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Senators Peters, Hassan, Schumer Raise Concerns Over Funding Shortfall to State, Local Cybersecurity Support Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump and his Commerce Department agree that Huawei is a national security threat, they should start acting like it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to prioritize & immediately complete preliminary damage assessments for 18 upstate counties ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Just two weeks ago, New York saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, & winds We must get these communities the aid they need The first step is for FEMA to prioritize this damage and to complete preliminary damage assessments now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2019 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 Rep.Gregory Meeks
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. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The President abused his power. Undermined America's national security. And broke the law. House Dems will defend our democracy no matter what it takes. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
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 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. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
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 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has held leadership roles at DHS through much of @realDonaldTrump's presidency with troubling ties to: The family separation policy The Muslim ban The national emergency declaration at the southern border His nomination as an undersecretary at DHS is appalling." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York - Stefanik, Brindisi Call on Governor Cuomo and FEMA to Assist Following Devastating Floods Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
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. 5, 2019 Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The U.S. government investigation into TikTok's Beijing-based parent company--if true--is welcome news. Last week, we requested the Director of National Intelligence assess the risks posed by this China-owned company. It's a potential national security concern we can't ignore." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Communities across Upstate New York saw severe damage and continue to recover from yesterday's storm FEMA must stand ready to quickly approve disaster declaration requests for Upstate New York communities ravaged by it It's critical they get the resources they need to recover" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Western New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding and severe weather Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Upstate New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives - Pascrell, Graves, Crist, Rouzer, Mucarsel-Powell, Rooney Demand Changes to National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Tonko Votes to Begin Public Impeachment Hearings Rep.Paul Tonko
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Doug Collins, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee - Reps. Tlaib and Blumenauer urge Judiciary Committee to make robust, progressive reforms to Patriot Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Chair Grijalva Leads Amicus Brief With Reps. Velázquez and Soto Opposing PREPA Debt Restructuring Agreement Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "OMB's abysmal response is evidence of their ineptitude and disregard for our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico. Their inability to answer simple questions about critical federal disaster funds means families will continue to needlessly wait." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Gillibrand Reveals That Long Islanders Are Being Forced To Pay Back Thousands Of Dollars In Disaster Assistance They Received Following Superstorm Sandy, Unveils New Bill To Protect Survivors Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "7 years after Superstorm Sandy: NY has made a lot of progress, but too many homeowners are still struggling to get back on their feet. I'll keep fighting to ensure that they can fully recover and that our communities are better prepared for the future." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 1 year since the hateful shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. We honor the memory of those lost, and everyone still working to recover. And we must stand up against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate in all its forms." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 25, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Combat Foreign Interference in American Elections and Increase Transparency Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senators Duckworth and Gillibrand Call for Repeal of 2002 AUMF Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "It's been downloaded more than 110 million times in the U.S. It could be a potential target of foreign influence campaigns into our elections like in 2016. It's past time to find out if TikTok poses a national security risk." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Why do Republicans just keep on blocking bills to protect our elections!?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "It's outrageous that President Trump's admin deliberately defied Congress to stall aid for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico. Families are paying the price for this delay. The administration must release these funds we fought so hard to secure for the people of Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ricky James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer: Lasalle park & ward pumping station's $100m revitalization in danger from crumbling seawall; Feds have yet to approve emergency funding for 100% of project, +$5m, putting city's renaissance on hold; senator urges Feds to approve project & get shovels in the ground ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2019 Stefanik Sends Letter to Chairman Schiff Concerning Concealed Nature of Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rose Leads Dozens of House Dems in Asking State Dept: Why Aren't White Supremacist Groups Listed as Foreign Terrorist Organizations? Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Senate Legislative Agenda Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
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