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April 21, 2021 Vote on Gupta Nomination Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Kaptur, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Vladimir Putin's Brutal Treatment of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
April 20, 2021 The Exonerated Five Rep. Adriano Espaillat
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Senators are hearing testimony from public officials and experts about the recent surge in voter suppression laws. These laws are a grave and immediate threat to the very core of our democracy. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and restore democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. This is modern-day Jim Crow. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to restore our democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will move forward this week on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I was proud to join the #StopAsianHate rally in Koreatown to stand up to hatred against the AAPI community Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society The Senate will act this week on @RepGraceMeng's and @MazieHirono's bill to #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the Westchester Against AAPI Hate rally today. Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society. The Senate will deliver a powerful message and move forward with @MazieHirono and @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2021 Adams Announces MOMS Act and Maternal CARE Act to Conclude Black Maternal Health Week Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 15, 2021 Hearing of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Tonko Leads Congressional Hearing on Environmental Justice Bills Rep. Paul Tonko
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will deliver a powerful message to Asian Americans that their voices are heard, their concerns are felt, and that their government will take swift, decisive action to protect them. We're moving forward with @MazieHirono & @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Meng Meets with President Biden and Vice President Harris at The White House to Discuss Issues Impacting Asian Americans Rep. Grace Meng
April 15, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, un-American, and racist effort by Republican-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 40, Legislation to Study and Develop Slavery Reparations Proposals Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate just sent a loud and clear message by taking the next step on the COVID Hate Crimes Act: Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society. I'm proud to stand with @MazieHirono & @RepGraceMeng to move forward with this bill and #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "We must all stand up against the recent surge of anti-Asian violence. The Senate this week will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @MazieHirono and @RepGraceMeng today to move forward the COVID Hate Crimes Act. Now is the time for Congress to take a stand and pass legislation to #StopAsianHate. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Amid Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Velázquez Announces Two Bills to Direct Federal Resources to End Spike, Combat Crimes Nationwide Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 13, 2021 Meng Joins Senate Majority Leader Schumer, House Speaker Pelosi and Colleagues to Call for Passage of Her Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act to Address Anti-Asian Hate Rep. Grace Meng
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @RepGraceMeng to support the COVID Hate Crimes Act. We need to get this done. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "In America, an attack on one group is an attack on all. It's now up to all of us to stand up and speak out in support of the Asian-American community. The Senate this week will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you, Senator @MazieHirono. Now is the time for Congress to take a stand and pass legislation to #StopAsianHate. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "This week: The Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 TRANSCRIPT: Majority Leader Schumer Pushes For Senate Passage Of The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act At Press Conference With Speaker Pelosi, Senator Hirono, And Reps. Meng And Kim Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 12, 2021 Tweet - "Over the past year, there has been a surge of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans. We cannot let this surge go unaddressed. This week, the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act will stop billionaires from buying elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 5, 2021 Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act Rep. Grace Meng
April 1, 2021 Nadler, Gillibrand, Maloney, Meeks, Jeffries, Meng, Espaillat Announce Bicameral Legislation to Establish African Burial Memorial Museum in New York City Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 1, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, I was proud to join the rally in Koreatown to stand up to hatred against the AAPI community. The Senate will act to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2021 Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Trans rights are human rights. And that's exactly why we're working to pass the #EqualityAct in the Senate. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, Un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I announced the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill. It will give the Justice Department--and local communities--crucial tools to fight the wave of racist violence we've seen against Asian Americans. We will act to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Last week, the Judiciary Committee held the first hearing on the #EqualityAct This landmark legislation would enshrine as law that no American shall be denied justice based on their gender or sexual orientation We're working to pass it, because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
April 21, 2021 Vote on Gupta Nomination Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Kaptur, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Vladimir Putin's Brutal Treatment of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
April 20, 2021 The Exonerated Five Rep.Adriano Espaillat
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Senators are hearing testimony from public officials and experts about the recent surge in voter suppression laws. These laws are a grave and immediate threat to the very core of our democracy. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and restore democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. This is modern-day Jim Crow. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to restore our democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will move forward this week on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I was proud to join the #StopAsianHate rally in Koreatown to stand up to hatred against the AAPI community Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society The Senate will act this week on @RepGraceMeng's and @MazieHirono's bill to #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 18, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the Westchester Against AAPI Hate rally today. Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society. The Senate will deliver a powerful message and move forward with @MazieHirono and @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2021 Adams Announces MOMS Act and Maternal CARE Act to Conclude Black Maternal Health Week Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 15, 2021 Hearing of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Tonko Leads Congressional Hearing on Environmental Justice Bills Rep.Paul Tonko
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will deliver a powerful message to Asian Americans that their voices are heard, their concerns are felt, and that their government will take swift, decisive action to protect them. We're moving forward with @MazieHirono & @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Meng Meets with President Biden and Vice President Harris at The White House to Discuss Issues Impacting Asian Americans Rep.Grace Meng
April 15, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, un-American, and racist effort by Republican-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 40, Legislation to Study and Develop Slavery Reparations Proposals Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate just sent a loud and clear message by taking the next step on the COVID Hate Crimes Act: Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society. I'm proud to stand with @MazieHirono & @RepGraceMeng to move forward with this bill and #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "We must all stand up against the recent surge of anti-Asian violence. The Senate this week will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @MazieHirono and @RepGraceMeng today to move forward the COVID Hate Crimes Act. Now is the time for Congress to take a stand and pass legislation to #StopAsianHate. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Amid Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Velázquez Announces Two Bills to Direct Federal Resources to End Spike, Combat Crimes Nationwide Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 13, 2021 Meng Joins Senate Majority Leader Schumer, House Speaker Pelosi and Colleagues to Call for Passage of Her Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act to Address Anti-Asian Hate Rep.Grace Meng
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @RepGraceMeng to support the COVID Hate Crimes Act. We need to get this done. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "In America, an attack on one group is an attack on all. It's now up to all of us to stand up and speak out in support of the Asian-American community. The Senate this week will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you, Senator @MazieHirono. Now is the time for Congress to take a stand and pass legislation to #StopAsianHate. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "This week: The Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 TRANSCRIPT: Majority Leader Schumer Pushes For Senate Passage Of The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act At Press Conference With Speaker Pelosi, Senator Hirono, And Reps. Meng And Kim Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 12, 2021 Tweet - "Over the past year, there has been a surge of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans. We cannot let this surge go unaddressed. This week, the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act will stop billionaires from buying elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 5, 2021 Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act Rep.Grace Meng
April 1, 2021 Nadler, Gillibrand, Maloney, Meeks, Jeffries, Meng, Espaillat Announce Bicameral Legislation to Establish African Burial Memorial Museum in New York City Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 1, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, I was proud to join the rally in Koreatown to stand up to hatred against the AAPI community. The Senate will act to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2021 Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Trans rights are human rights. And that's exactly why we're working to pass the #EqualityAct in the Senate. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, Un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I announced the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill. It will give the Justice Department--and local communities--crucial tools to fight the wave of racist violence we've seen against Asian Americans. We will act to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Last week, the Judiciary Committee held the first hearing on the #EqualityAct This landmark legislation would enshrine as law that no American shall be denied justice based on their gender or sexual orientation We're working to pass it, because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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