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May 6, 2019 Tweet - "Once again, @realDonaldTrump: Puerto Rico has NOT gotten $91B in recovery aid. Just last week, your administration missed its deadline to release more than $8B in funds for Puerto Rico. Democrats believe in meeting the needs of all disaster survivors." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump spent an hour on the phone with Putin. Instead of pressing Putin on the #MuellerReport's extensive evidence that Russia hacked our elections, They gossiped about Fox News conspiracy theories? Trump's priorities are appalling and undermine democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2019 Velázquez Testifies in Support of Bill to Create "9/11-Style" Commission to Examine Maria Response Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 2, 2019 Velázquez, Thompson, Grijalva on HUD Interference in Puerto Rico Probe Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 2, 2019 Warren, Sanders, Velázquez, Gillibrand, Markey, Harris Reintroduce Comprehensive Debt-Relief Legislation for Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Special Counsel Mueller just concluded one of the most important investigations in our nation's history. The Senate & American people have a right to hear from the Special Counsel directly about the threat of foreign interference in our election and the conduct of our President." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate and the American people have a right to hear from the Special Counsel directly about the threat of foreign interference in our elections--and yes, the conduct of their President." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Mueller should come testify. No if, ands, or buts. No games. What are Republicans afraid of? Are they afraid Mueller might say things different from Barr? Are they afraid to discuss what the President did? Are they afraid to talk about foreign interference in our elections?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2019 Following His Push, Schumer Announces Army Corps of Engineers Issues Declaration of Emergency to Help Quickly Respond to Potentially Devastating Flood Threat; Senator Says Declaration Ensures Prompt Mobilization of Federal Resources to Lake Ontario Should 2017 Repeat Itself Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep. Grace Meng
April 30, 2019 Letter to Lt. Colonel Toth, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - With Water Levels on The Rise and Memories of Devastating 2017 Lake Ontario Flooding Front and Center, Schumer Calls on Army Corps to Prepare to Activate Emergency Operations Center & Provide Any and All Support to Mitigate Potential Damage Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2019 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities in the Republic of Yemen That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress--Veto Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2019 Crow Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Promote Cybersecurity at The Small Business Administration Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 18, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Report Rep. Adriano Espaillat
April 18, 2019 Velázquez on Puerto Rico Oversight Board Decision to Not Recoup Fees on Invalid Debt Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 18, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Calls for Special Counsel Mueller to Provide Public Testimony on Trump-Russia Investigation Rep. Joe Morelle
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "We all know @realDonaldTrump took all aid for Puerto Rico but nutrition assistance out of the bill. The bill has none of the long-term recovery & resilience aid PR has asked for repeatedly. Stop the bull. Stand up to the President. Help all communities rebuilding from disaster." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2019 Tweet - "How can you say you're Puerto Rico's voice in the Senate while supporting a disaster bill that strips needed help from the island and is opposed by PR's Governor? Why not stand up for both PR & Florida, and have the courage to tell @realDonaldTrump to leave no community behind?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 12, 2019 Meeks Issues Statement Regarding Julian Assange Rep. Gregory Meeks
April 12, 2019 Stefanik Introduces Counterintelligence Accountability Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
April 11, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2019 Tweet - "Now that Julian Assange has been arrested, I hope he will soon be held to account for his meddling in our elections on behalf of Putin and the Russian government." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2019 Schumer And Leahy Introduce Bill To Provide Assistance To All Disaster-Impacted Areas, Including the Midwest, Southeast, And Puerto Rico Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 11, 2019 Tweet - "Why are @SenateMajLdr McConnell & @SenateGOP about to recess the Senate without passing disaster relief funding? Americans come together when disaster strikes, but now Senate Republicans are turning their backs on Americans who need our help to rebuild after natural disasters." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "When American citizens in one part of the country are in trouble because of a disaster, we come together and help them ALL. Not just the ones President @realDonaldTrump likes or finds politically advantageous. We help them ALL." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2019 Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2019 Tweet - "The outgoing Secret Service director Randolph "Tex" Alles must testify before Congress as soon as possible about the potential security vulnerabilities at Mar-a-Lago involving a Chinese national arrested with malware, and other counterintelligence and national security threats." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Ahead of Tuesday's Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Warren, Reed, & Colleagues Question Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan on Top Marine's Warning of "Unacceptable Risk" to Marine Corps Combat Readiness and Solvency Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 8, 2019 Letter to Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Chuck Fleishmann, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Rose, King Lead Push for Increased Funding to Support New York City Counterterrorism Programs Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
April 8, 2019 Tweet - "This impasse over disaster relief funding would go away in an instant if only Republicans would do one thing: Stand up to President @realDonaldTrump to make sure every community across America affected by natural disasters gets the funding they deserve." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "I asked the Senate to vote on a disaster relief amendment to help all communities who need it, including Puerto Rico and the Midwest. With @SenRickScott presiding in the Senate, @SenShelby objected. The @SenateGOP is planning to leave town without acting on disaster relief." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of disaster aid for Puerto Rico, the Midwest, or places in America struggling to rebuild, What did @SenateMajLdr McConnell & the @SenateGOP decide important to focus on today? Breaking Senate rules to force through ultra-conservative nominees without oversight or debate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "The arrest of a Chinese national with malware at Mar-A-Lago raises serious questions on security vulnerabilities, which foreign intelligence services have reportedly targeted FBI must immediately assess security risks at Trump properties & brief Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2019 Waltz Joins Reps. Banks, Cheney, Stefanik to Introduce "Ensuring a Secure Afghanistan Act' Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "Then join our effort to get them the funding they need and deserve, and quit following the lead of an administration that considers Puerto Rico another country. This isn't a game. These are Americans who need our help!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats support without a trace of objection relief for all regions of the US affected by natural disasters--any state or territory that needs to rebuild That must include Puerto Rico Our fellow citizens are still recovering from Hurricanes Irma & Maria" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Dear @SenRickScott: Tomorrow, you'll have a chance to support aid for Puerto Rico, Florida, and the Midwest when @SenatorLeahy and I offer our amendment. Will you support us getting a vote? Or will you follow @realDonaldTrump and oppose it?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Our friends in Puerto Rico are Americans. Hurling insults and paper towels is not leadership. Or effective disaster response. @SenateDems are introducing new legislation to provide funds and relief for all disaster-impacted communities, including Iowa, Nebraska, & Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Plan to "reform' National Flood Insurance Program Could Soak Li'ers with Increased Premiums & Lower Property Values; Plan Would Use Data in A Way that Unfairly Puts a Bullseye on Li Homeowners; Senator Demands Admin Immediately Halt Plan & Answer Key Questions, Now Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Plan to "reform' National Flood Insurance Program Could Soak Li'ers with Increased Premiums & Lower Property Values; Plan Would Use Data in A Way that Unfairly Puts a Bullseye on Li Homeowners; Senator Demands Admin Immediately Halt Plan & Answer Key Questions, Now Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Tweet - "American children and families reeling from natural disasters deserve to have every resource needed to fully recover and rebuild their lives and communities. So why is President Trump and the GOP denying it to our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump admin's proposed changes to the National Flood Insurance Program would soak Long Island homeowners with higher insurance premiums & lower property values FEMA must halt this new risk assessment program until they brief Congress & policy holders" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Disaster Funding Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Tweet - "Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricanes Irma & Maria, which killed thousands and caused billions in damage. Our fellow Americans deserve the resources needed to recover & rebuild. That's what @realDonaldTrump & the @SenateGOP refuse to provide." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "Why are Republicans blocking a simple measure that helps Puerto Rico actually access the recovery aid they need, @SenRickScott? Billions of dollars Congress approved a year ago for disaster recovery remain in the U.S. Treasury--not assisting our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2019 As Pentagon Seeks to Redirect Funding for Trump Border Wall, Schumer, Gillibrand Call on Dod to Protect Critical Funding for New York Military Construction Projects Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 28, 2019 Letter to Rep. Adam Schiff, Chair of the House Intelligence Committee - HPSCI Republicans call for new chairman Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Date Title Politician
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "Once again, @realDonaldTrump: Puerto Rico has NOT gotten $91B in recovery aid. Just last week, your administration missed its deadline to release more than $8B in funds for Puerto Rico. Democrats believe in meeting the needs of all disaster survivors." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump spent an hour on the phone with Putin. Instead of pressing Putin on the #MuellerReport's extensive evidence that Russia hacked our elections, They gossiped about Fox News conspiracy theories? Trump's priorities are appalling and undermine democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 2, 2019 Velázquez Testifies in Support of Bill to Create "9/11-Style" Commission to Examine Maria Response Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 2, 2019 Velázquez, Thompson, Grijalva on HUD Interference in Puerto Rico Probe Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 2, 2019 Warren, Sanders, Velázquez, Gillibrand, Markey, Harris Reintroduce Comprehensive Debt-Relief Legislation for Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Special Counsel Mueller just concluded one of the most important investigations in our nation's history. The Senate & American people have a right to hear from the Special Counsel directly about the threat of foreign interference in our election and the conduct of our President." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate and the American people have a right to hear from the Special Counsel directly about the threat of foreign interference in our elections--and yes, the conduct of their President." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Mueller should come testify. No if, ands, or buts. No games. What are Republicans afraid of? Are they afraid Mueller might say things different from Barr? Are they afraid to discuss what the President did? Are they afraid to talk about foreign interference in our elections?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2019 Following His Push, Schumer Announces Army Corps of Engineers Issues Declaration of Emergency to Help Quickly Respond to Potentially Devastating Flood Threat; Senator Says Declaration Ensures Prompt Mobilization of Federal Resources to Lake Ontario Should 2017 Repeat Itself Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2019 Climate Action Now Act Rep.Grace Meng
April 30, 2019 Letter to Lt. Colonel Toth, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - With Water Levels on The Rise and Memories of Devastating 2017 Lake Ontario Flooding Front and Center, Schumer Calls on Army Corps to Prepare to Activate Emergency Operations Center & Provide Any and All Support to Mitigate Potential Damage Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 29, 2019 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities in the Republic of Yemen That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress--Veto Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2019 Crow Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Promote Cybersecurity at The Small Business Administration Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 18, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Report Rep.Adriano Espaillat
April 18, 2019 Velázquez on Puerto Rico Oversight Board Decision to Not Recoup Fees on Invalid Debt Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 18, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Calls for Special Counsel Mueller to Provide Public Testimony on Trump-Russia Investigation Rep.Joe Morelle
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "We all know @realDonaldTrump took all aid for Puerto Rico but nutrition assistance out of the bill. The bill has none of the long-term recovery & resilience aid PR has asked for repeatedly. Stop the bull. Stand up to the President. Help all communities rebuilding from disaster." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2019 Tweet - "How can you say you're Puerto Rico's voice in the Senate while supporting a disaster bill that strips needed help from the island and is opposed by PR's Governor? Why not stand up for both PR & Florida, and have the courage to tell @realDonaldTrump to leave no community behind?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 12, 2019 Meeks Issues Statement Regarding Julian Assange Rep.Gregory Meeks
April 12, 2019 Stefanik Introduces Counterintelligence Accountability Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
April 11, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2019 Tweet - "Now that Julian Assange has been arrested, I hope he will soon be held to account for his meddling in our elections on behalf of Putin and the Russian government." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2019 Schumer And Leahy Introduce Bill To Provide Assistance To All Disaster-Impacted Areas, Including the Midwest, Southeast, And Puerto Rico Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 11, 2019 Tweet - "Why are @SenateMajLdr McConnell & @SenateGOP about to recess the Senate without passing disaster relief funding? Americans come together when disaster strikes, but now Senate Republicans are turning their backs on Americans who need our help to rebuild after natural disasters." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "When American citizens in one part of the country are in trouble because of a disaster, we come together and help them ALL. Not just the ones President @realDonaldTrump likes or finds politically advantageous. We help them ALL." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2019 Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2019 Tweet - "The outgoing Secret Service director Randolph "Tex" Alles must testify before Congress as soon as possible about the potential security vulnerabilities at Mar-a-Lago involving a Chinese national arrested with malware, and other counterintelligence and national security threats." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Ahead of Tuesday's Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Warren, Reed, & Colleagues Question Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan on Top Marine's Warning of "Unacceptable Risk" to Marine Corps Combat Readiness and Solvency Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 8, 2019 Letter to Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Chuck Fleishmann, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Rose, King Lead Push for Increased Funding to Support New York City Counterterrorism Programs Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
April 8, 2019 Tweet - "This impasse over disaster relief funding would go away in an instant if only Republicans would do one thing: Stand up to President @realDonaldTrump to make sure every community across America affected by natural disasters gets the funding they deserve." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "I asked the Senate to vote on a disaster relief amendment to help all communities who need it, including Puerto Rico and the Midwest. With @SenRickScott presiding in the Senate, @SenShelby objected. The @SenateGOP is planning to leave town without acting on disaster relief." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of disaster aid for Puerto Rico, the Midwest, or places in America struggling to rebuild, What did @SenateMajLdr McConnell & the @SenateGOP decide important to focus on today? Breaking Senate rules to force through ultra-conservative nominees without oversight or debate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "The arrest of a Chinese national with malware at Mar-A-Lago raises serious questions on security vulnerabilities, which foreign intelligence services have reportedly targeted FBI must immediately assess security risks at Trump properties & brief Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2019 Waltz Joins Reps. Banks, Cheney, Stefanik to Introduce "Ensuring a Secure Afghanistan Act' Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "Then join our effort to get them the funding they need and deserve, and quit following the lead of an administration that considers Puerto Rico another country. This isn't a game. These are Americans who need our help!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats support without a trace of objection relief for all regions of the US affected by natural disasters--any state or territory that needs to rebuild That must include Puerto Rico Our fellow citizens are still recovering from Hurricanes Irma & Maria" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Dear @SenRickScott: Tomorrow, you'll have a chance to support aid for Puerto Rico, Florida, and the Midwest when @SenatorLeahy and I offer our amendment. Will you support us getting a vote? Or will you follow @realDonaldTrump and oppose it?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Our friends in Puerto Rico are Americans. Hurling insults and paper towels is not leadership. Or effective disaster response. @SenateDems are introducing new legislation to provide funds and relief for all disaster-impacted communities, including Iowa, Nebraska, & Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Plan to "reform' National Flood Insurance Program Could Soak Li'ers with Increased Premiums & Lower Property Values; Plan Would Use Data in A Way that Unfairly Puts a Bullseye on Li Homeowners; Senator Demands Admin Immediately Halt Plan & Answer Key Questions, Now Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Schumer Reveals: Under-The-Radar Fed Plan to "reform' National Flood Insurance Program Could Soak Li'ers with Increased Premiums & Lower Property Values; Plan Would Use Data in A Way that Unfairly Puts a Bullseye on Li Homeowners; Senator Demands Admin Immediately Halt Plan & Answer Key Questions, Now Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Tweet - "American children and families reeling from natural disasters deserve to have every resource needed to fully recover and rebuild their lives and communities. So why is President Trump and the GOP denying it to our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump admin's proposed changes to the National Flood Insurance Program would soak Long Island homeowners with higher insurance premiums & lower property values FEMA must halt this new risk assessment program until they brief Congress & policy holders" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Disaster Funding Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2019 Tweet - "Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricanes Irma & Maria, which killed thousands and caused billions in damage. Our fellow Americans deserve the resources needed to recover & rebuild. That's what @realDonaldTrump & the @SenateGOP refuse to provide." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "Why are Republicans blocking a simple measure that helps Puerto Rico actually access the recovery aid they need, @SenRickScott? Billions of dollars Congress approved a year ago for disaster recovery remain in the U.S. Treasury--not assisting our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 28, 2019 As Pentagon Seeks to Redirect Funding for Trump Border Wall, Schumer, Gillibrand Call on Dod to Protect Critical Funding for New York Military Construction Projects Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 28, 2019 Letter to Rep. Adam Schiff, Chair of the House Intelligence Committee - HPSCI Republicans call for new chairman Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
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