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Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Today's distressing jobs report underscores the urgent need for Congress to act quickly to deliver big and bold emergency COVID-19 relief to overcome the most serious economic and public health challenge our country has faced in the last century." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Secretary Yellen warned that our country would be mired in the COVID crisis for years if Congress fails to dedicate the necessary resources to help the American people We will not repeat the mistakes of the past. We will act boldly, and we will do it fast." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "The needs in our country are great. It's time to meet the challenges of the moment with boldness, courage, and urgency. That's why @SpeakerPelosi and I filed a joint budget resolution totaling $1.9 trillion--so Congress can pass a COVID relief bill quickly and decisively." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This is a once-in-a-century health and economic crisis Only big, bold action is called for We cannot accept a package that is too small to pull our country out of this emergency. We cannot repeat the mistakes of 2009. This Senate will deliver more help to Americans and fast" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan would significantly expand earned income and child tax credits, close the gaps for the lowest income households, and cut child poverty in half. From @RepRitchie and me in @DataProgress:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Black and Latino households have been disproportionately affected by the health and economic crisis The American Rescue Plan could greatly reduce the poverty rate for Black and Latino children @RepRitchie and I explain in @DataProgress:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - ""The smartest thing we can do is act big." --Janet Yellen We are in the midst of a once-in-a-century crisis. Only big, bold action is called for. This Senate will deliver more help to the American people and fast." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's #RestaurantWeek To Go in New York. Everyone can celebrate safely by supporting your favorite local restaurants with takeout. And here in the Senate: I won't stop working until we pass the RESTAURANTS Act into law to provide the relief that is critically needed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The dangers of undershooting our COVID response are far greater than overshooting it It's one of the most important lessons we learned from 2008 and 2009--when Congress was too timid in its response to the financial crisis This Senate will deliver more help to Americans and fast" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "We are still in the midst of a once-in-a-century crisis. More than 420,000 Americans have died from COVID. More than 16 million Americans are receiving unemployment assistance. We must press forward on more COVID relief, and that's exactly what this Senate will do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "We will work to pass the THRIVE Agenda to fight climate change, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities. #TimeToTHRIVE" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2021 Meng Statement on Biden Actions to Combat Food Insecurity Rep. Grace Meng
Jan. 22, 2021 Velázquez Introduces Legislation to Make Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Tax-Free Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Our plan will allow us to do President Biden's nominations, COVID relief, and the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. As we said, we can get all three done, and we will." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2021 Tweet - "We have three important things to do at once: The second impeachment trial of President Trump. Confirm key national security, health, and cabinet officials for President-elect Biden. Pass more relief for Americans in the COVID health and economic crisis. We must do all three." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden-Harris plan would deliver over $50B to New York It'll help families, small businesses, vaccine distribution, state and local services, and more We must get a plan with this framework passed and expand it to provide direct relief to help restaurants, transit, and more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "We face extraordinary crises which demand big, bold, immediate action The Biden-Harris team's emergency relief framework is the right approach We will get right to work turning their vision into legislation that will pass both chambers and become law From @SpeakerPelosi & me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2021 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Biden-Harris Administration's Emergency Relief Package Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 13, 2021 Pressley, DeLauro, Gillibrand, and Murray Call On Biden Administration and Congressional Leadership To Extend and Expand Emergency Paid Leave Provisions Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Meng Announces Reopening of $284 Billion Paycheck Protection Program to Help Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Rep. Grace Meng
Jan. 8, 2021 Letter to Commissioner Jonnel Doris of the New York City Department of Small Business Services - Velázquez Addresses Chinatown Exclusions from Storefront Loan Program Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 6, 2021 Velázquez Seeks Funding for Critical Public Housing Repairs Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I just took to the floor again to demand a vote on $2000 survival checks. Sen. Thune (R-SD) objected. @SenSanders again demanded a vote on $2000 checks--and then on Sen. McConnell's own bill. Sen. Cornyn objected (R-TX) for Sen. Toomey (R-PA). Democrats will not stop fighting." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2020 Meng Helps Make Housing Co-ops Eligible for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep. Grace Meng
Dec. 30, 2020 Tweet - "After all the insanity that Senate Republicans have tolerated from President Trump, is this where Senate Republicans are going to draw the line? $2,000 checks to Americans in a pandemic? That is a bridge too far? Please. Senator McConnell: Americans need this help now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I just took to the floor to demand again that we pass $2,000 checks And who objected? Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Then @SenSanders demanded that we take a vote, yes or no, up or down, on $2,000 checks And who objected? Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) Democrats will not stop fighting" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @SenSanders to pass $2,000 survival checks for Americans. But Senator Mitch McConnell blocked it. $600 is not enough. Democrats will fight for the Senate to take a vote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Senate GOP added nearly $2T to the deficit to give corporations a tax cut. Senate GOP fought for a tax break for three-martini lunches. So don't tell me we can't afford to help people keep their jobs, pay their rent, feed their families. $2,000 CHECKS NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House just took a strong, bipartisan vote to pass $2,000 checks. Tomorrow, I'll move to pass the bill in the Senate. Workers, families, and people are crying out for help. Every Senate Democrat is for this relief. Senate Republicans should not stand in the way." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 28, 2020 Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Delivers $15 Billion Nationally for Independent Live Venues, Indie Movie Theaters, & Cultural Institutions as Part of Covid Relief Package; Senator Says NY Positioned to Receive Significant Funds, Keeping Venues Alive Through Second Wave of Pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm going to fight to pass the House's bill to give Americans $2,000 checks in the Senate. Senate Republicans: Enough is enough. Americans need this help now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The House will pass a bill to give Americans $2,000 checks. Then I will move to pass it in the Senate. No Democrats will object. Will Senate Republicans?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need $2,000 checks. Senator McConnell: Americans need help NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 22, 2020 SUOZZI HELPS GET FUNDS FOR LIVE-ENTERTAINMENT VENUES AND RESTAURANTS IN NEW YORK IN COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGESUOZZI HELPS GET FUNDS FOR LIVE-ENTERTAINMENT VENUES AND RESTAURANTS IN NEW YORK IN COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE Rep. Tom Suozzi
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We spent months trying to secure $2000 checks but Republicans blocked it Trump needs to sign the bill to help people and keep the government open and we're glad to pass more aid Americans need Maybe Trump can finally make himself useful and get Republicans not to block it again" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 21, 2020 Stefanik Secures Results for The North Country in FY21 Appropriations Package Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 21, 2020 Velázquez on House Passage of COVID-19 Relief and Government Funding Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 21, 2020 Key Provisions of Rep. Meeks, and Senators Warner, Schumer, Harris and Booker Legislation Included in COVID19 Relief Package Rep. Gregory Meeks
Dec. 21, 2020 Meng Secures Record Amount of Federal Funding to Help Houses of Worship and Nonprofits Improve Security Rep. Grace Meng
Dec. 21, 2020 Meng Statement on End of Year Coronavirus Relief Package and Government Spending Bill Rep. Grace Meng
Dec. 21, 2020 Schumer Details Impact of Just-Passed Covid Relief Deal to Upstate New York; Bipartisan Spending Package Delivers More than $54+ Billion to Ny Workers, Families, Renters & Small Businesses; Includes Direct Funding to State Government & NY Vaccine Funds Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our job is far from over. This bill is a start, but it is not the end of the story. Anyone who thinks this bill is enough hasn't heard the desperation in the voices of Americans. This is an emergency #COVIDrelief package. We'll work to provide even more under President Biden." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Coronavirus Relief & Omnibus Agreement Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Because Democrats fought: This emergency #COVIDrelief won't include any of the dangerous GOP corporate immunity provisions to limit workers' rights This emergency #COVIDrelief won't include provisions that would gratuitously limit the Fed's authority & hamstring the Biden admin" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2020 Tweet - "This #COVIDrelief agreement will provide emergency assistance to help American families, businesses, workers, people It will deliver the 2nd largest federal stimulus in our history. Only the CARES Act will have been bigger. And then we need to do even more under President Biden" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2020 Tweet - "In this Emergency #COVIDrelief bill: Democrats secured an extension on the eviction moratorium and provided direct emergency rental assistance. And we will work to provide even more help for renters under President Biden." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems passed the Heroes Act 219 days ago." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2020 Stefanik Announces Economic Development Administration Funding for Lake Champlain -- Lake George Regional Planning Board Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting hard for stimulus checks in this COVID-relief bill. And, we believe we'll get them. The American people need and deserve them. #StimulusChecksNOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for emergency relief for the American people in this crisis. To Senator McConnell and the Senate GOP: It is past time for the Senate to pass emergency federal relief." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell demands corporate liability be included in any COVID-relief bill--or he won't let it pass It's an unconscionable position: No relief for Americans unless corporations receive blanket immunity from lawsuits Sen. McConnell: It's past time for the Senate to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID spread As tens of thousands of small businesses closed As millions of Americans lost their jobs As Americans waited in 21st century bread lines Senate GOP ensured the Senate couldn't do anything significant to help Americans Sen. McConnell: The Senate must act NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "State & local COVID-relief is about American workers It's about firefighters, first responders, teachers, bus drivers, sanitation workers, essential employees getting laid off Men & women who've risked their lives to keep our country moving Sen McConnell: It's past time to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, federal student loan relief would expire on January 31, but President-elect Joe Biden can #CancelStudentDebt before then--on Day 1 of his presidency. This would be the single most effective executive action available to provide massive stimulus to our economy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on New White House Offer on Emergency COVID Relief Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Imagine holding emergency aid hostage--help for the unemployed, small businesses, first responders, people, funding to deliver a vaccine--to give corporations legal immunity But that has been the GOP position for 8 months Senator McConnell: It is past time for the Senate to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are rising. Economists are warning of a double-dip recession if Congress fails to pass another round of fiscal stimulus. To Senator McConnell and the Senate GOP: It is past time for the Senate to pass emergency federal relief." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Millions of Americans remain on unemployment. The need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell: The Senate must act now to help Americans across this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This latest jobs report shows the need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell must hear the pleas of the millions of struggling American families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Need for Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Negotiations Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are currently living through the worst stretch of COVID. Family budgets and small businesses are at their breaking point. To meet these urgent needs and with the hope that the vaccine presents: Senator McConnell must finally sit down with Democrats to negotiate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Countless working families and small businesses are hurting. To Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans: It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Joe Biden's core economic team clearly has the experience, knowledge, and prowess to meet the seriousness of this moment. They'll get to work not just on rebuilding our economy, but striving to provide greater and more equitable prosperity to future generations." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 In the midst of a global health and economic pandemic that plagued our nation and hit New York state especially hard, for the 22nd consecutive year, SChumer safely completes tour of all 62 New York counties; calling this tour the most important and meaningful he's ever done, Schumer finishes annual tour of state in Greene County, with 86 total visits to Upstate NY & Long Island Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2020 Meng Measures in National Apprenticeship Act Pass the House Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It is past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is long past time for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass a comprehensive COVID-relief bill like the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of Americans. Democrats will not stop fighting to help the American people in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Today's distressing jobs report underscores the urgent need for Congress to act quickly to deliver big and bold emergency COVID-19 relief to overcome the most serious economic and public health challenge our country has faced in the last century." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Secretary Yellen warned that our country would be mired in the COVID crisis for years if Congress fails to dedicate the necessary resources to help the American people We will not repeat the mistakes of the past. We will act boldly, and we will do it fast." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "The needs in our country are great. It's time to meet the challenges of the moment with boldness, courage, and urgency. That's why @SpeakerPelosi and I filed a joint budget resolution totaling $1.9 trillion--so Congress can pass a COVID relief bill quickly and decisively." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This is a once-in-a-century health and economic crisis Only big, bold action is called for We cannot accept a package that is too small to pull our country out of this emergency. We cannot repeat the mistakes of 2009. This Senate will deliver more help to Americans and fast" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan would significantly expand earned income and child tax credits, close the gaps for the lowest income households, and cut child poverty in half. From @RepRitchie and me in @DataProgress:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Black and Latino households have been disproportionately affected by the health and economic crisis The American Rescue Plan could greatly reduce the poverty rate for Black and Latino children @RepRitchie and I explain in @DataProgress:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - ""The smartest thing we can do is act big." --Janet Yellen We are in the midst of a once-in-a-century crisis. Only big, bold action is called for. This Senate will deliver more help to the American people and fast." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's #RestaurantWeek To Go in New York. Everyone can celebrate safely by supporting your favorite local restaurants with takeout. And here in the Senate: I won't stop working until we pass the RESTAURANTS Act into law to provide the relief that is critically needed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The dangers of undershooting our COVID response are far greater than overshooting it It's one of the most important lessons we learned from 2008 and 2009--when Congress was too timid in its response to the financial crisis This Senate will deliver more help to Americans and fast" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "We are still in the midst of a once-in-a-century crisis. More than 420,000 Americans have died from COVID. More than 16 million Americans are receiving unemployment assistance. We must press forward on more COVID relief, and that's exactly what this Senate will do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "We will work to pass the THRIVE Agenda to fight climate change, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities. #TimeToTHRIVE" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2021 Meng Statement on Biden Actions to Combat Food Insecurity Rep.Grace Meng
Jan. 22, 2021 Velázquez Introduces Legislation to Make Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Tax-Free Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Our plan will allow us to do President Biden's nominations, COVID relief, and the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. As we said, we can get all three done, and we will." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2021 Tweet - "We have three important things to do at once: The second impeachment trial of President Trump. Confirm key national security, health, and cabinet officials for President-elect Biden. Pass more relief for Americans in the COVID health and economic crisis. We must do all three." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden-Harris plan would deliver over $50B to New York It'll help families, small businesses, vaccine distribution, state and local services, and more We must get a plan with this framework passed and expand it to provide direct relief to help restaurants, transit, and more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "We face extraordinary crises which demand big, bold, immediate action The Biden-Harris team's emergency relief framework is the right approach We will get right to work turning their vision into legislation that will pass both chambers and become law From @SpeakerPelosi & me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2021 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Biden-Harris Administration's Emergency Relief Package Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 13, 2021 Pressley, DeLauro, Gillibrand, and Murray Call On Biden Administration and Congressional Leadership To Extend and Expand Emergency Paid Leave Provisions Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Meng Announces Reopening of $284 Billion Paycheck Protection Program to Help Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Rep.Grace Meng
Jan. 8, 2021 Letter to Commissioner Jonnel Doris of the New York City Department of Small Business Services - Velázquez Addresses Chinatown Exclusions from Storefront Loan Program Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 6, 2021 Velázquez Seeks Funding for Critical Public Housing Repairs Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I just took to the floor again to demand a vote on $2000 survival checks. Sen. Thune (R-SD) objected. @SenSanders again demanded a vote on $2000 checks--and then on Sen. McConnell's own bill. Sen. Cornyn objected (R-TX) for Sen. Toomey (R-PA). Democrats will not stop fighting." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2020 Meng Helps Make Housing Co-ops Eligible for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep.Grace Meng
Dec. 30, 2020 Tweet - "After all the insanity that Senate Republicans have tolerated from President Trump, is this where Senate Republicans are going to draw the line? $2,000 checks to Americans in a pandemic? That is a bridge too far? Please. Senator McConnell: Americans need this help now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I just took to the floor to demand again that we pass $2,000 checks And who objected? Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Then @SenSanders demanded that we take a vote, yes or no, up or down, on $2,000 checks And who objected? Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) Democrats will not stop fighting" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @SenSanders to pass $2,000 survival checks for Americans. But Senator Mitch McConnell blocked it. $600 is not enough. Democrats will fight for the Senate to take a vote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Senate GOP added nearly $2T to the deficit to give corporations a tax cut. Senate GOP fought for a tax break for three-martini lunches. So don't tell me we can't afford to help people keep their jobs, pay their rent, feed their families. $2,000 CHECKS NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House just took a strong, bipartisan vote to pass $2,000 checks. Tomorrow, I'll move to pass the bill in the Senate. Workers, families, and people are crying out for help. Every Senate Democrat is for this relief. Senate Republicans should not stand in the way." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 28, 2020 Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Delivers $15 Billion Nationally for Independent Live Venues, Indie Movie Theaters, & Cultural Institutions as Part of Covid Relief Package; Senator Says NY Positioned to Receive Significant Funds, Keeping Venues Alive Through Second Wave of Pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm going to fight to pass the House's bill to give Americans $2,000 checks in the Senate. Senate Republicans: Enough is enough. Americans need this help now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The House will pass a bill to give Americans $2,000 checks. Then I will move to pass it in the Senate. No Democrats will object. Will Senate Republicans?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need $2,000 checks. Senator McConnell: Americans need help NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 22, 2020 SUOZZI HELPS GET FUNDS FOR LIVE-ENTERTAINMENT VENUES AND RESTAURANTS IN NEW YORK IN COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGESUOZZI HELPS GET FUNDS FOR LIVE-ENTERTAINMENT VENUES AND RESTAURANTS IN NEW YORK IN COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE Rep.Tom Suozzi
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We spent months trying to secure $2000 checks but Republicans blocked it Trump needs to sign the bill to help people and keep the government open and we're glad to pass more aid Americans need Maybe Trump can finally make himself useful and get Republicans not to block it again" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 21, 2020 Stefanik Secures Results for The North Country in FY21 Appropriations Package Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 21, 2020 Velázquez on House Passage of COVID-19 Relief and Government Funding Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 21, 2020 Key Provisions of Rep. Meeks, and Senators Warner, Schumer, Harris and Booker Legislation Included in COVID19 Relief Package Rep.Gregory Meeks
Dec. 21, 2020 Meng Secures Record Amount of Federal Funding to Help Houses of Worship and Nonprofits Improve Security Rep.Grace Meng
Dec. 21, 2020 Meng Statement on End of Year Coronavirus Relief Package and Government Spending Bill Rep.Grace Meng
Dec. 21, 2020 Schumer Details Impact of Just-Passed Covid Relief Deal to Upstate New York; Bipartisan Spending Package Delivers More than $54+ Billion to Ny Workers, Families, Renters & Small Businesses; Includes Direct Funding to State Government & NY Vaccine Funds Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our job is far from over. This bill is a start, but it is not the end of the story. Anyone who thinks this bill is enough hasn't heard the desperation in the voices of Americans. This is an emergency #COVIDrelief package. We'll work to provide even more under President Biden." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Coronavirus Relief & Omnibus Agreement Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Because Democrats fought: This emergency #COVIDrelief won't include any of the dangerous GOP corporate immunity provisions to limit workers' rights This emergency #COVIDrelief won't include provisions that would gratuitously limit the Fed's authority & hamstring the Biden admin" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2020 Tweet - "This #COVIDrelief agreement will provide emergency assistance to help American families, businesses, workers, people It will deliver the 2nd largest federal stimulus in our history. Only the CARES Act will have been bigger. And then we need to do even more under President Biden" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2020 Tweet - "In this Emergency #COVIDrelief bill: Democrats secured an extension on the eviction moratorium and provided direct emergency rental assistance. And we will work to provide even more help for renters under President Biden." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems passed the Heroes Act 219 days ago." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2020 Stefanik Announces Economic Development Administration Funding for Lake Champlain -- Lake George Regional Planning Board Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting hard for stimulus checks in this COVID-relief bill. And, we believe we'll get them. The American people need and deserve them. #StimulusChecksNOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for emergency relief for the American people in this crisis. To Senator McConnell and the Senate GOP: It is past time for the Senate to pass emergency federal relief." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell demands corporate liability be included in any COVID-relief bill--or he won't let it pass It's an unconscionable position: No relief for Americans unless corporations receive blanket immunity from lawsuits Sen. McConnell: It's past time for the Senate to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "As COVID spread As tens of thousands of small businesses closed As millions of Americans lost their jobs As Americans waited in 21st century bread lines Senate GOP ensured the Senate couldn't do anything significant to help Americans Sen. McConnell: The Senate must act NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "State & local COVID-relief is about American workers It's about firefighters, first responders, teachers, bus drivers, sanitation workers, essential employees getting laid off Men & women who've risked their lives to keep our country moving Sen McConnell: It's past time to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, federal student loan relief would expire on January 31, but President-elect Joe Biden can #CancelStudentDebt before then--on Day 1 of his presidency. This would be the single most effective executive action available to provide massive stimulus to our economy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on New White House Offer on Emergency COVID Relief Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Imagine holding emergency aid hostage--help for the unemployed, small businesses, first responders, people, funding to deliver a vaccine--to give corporations legal immunity But that has been the GOP position for 8 months Senator McConnell: It is past time for the Senate to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are rising. Economists are warning of a double-dip recession if Congress fails to pass another round of fiscal stimulus. To Senator McConnell and the Senate GOP: It is past time for the Senate to pass emergency federal relief." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Millions of Americans remain on unemployment. The need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell: The Senate must act now to help Americans across this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This latest jobs report shows the need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell must hear the pleas of the millions of struggling American families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Need for Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Negotiations Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are currently living through the worst stretch of COVID. Family budgets and small businesses are at their breaking point. To meet these urgent needs and with the hope that the vaccine presents: Senator McConnell must finally sit down with Democrats to negotiate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Countless working families and small businesses are hurting. To Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans: It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Joe Biden's core economic team clearly has the experience, knowledge, and prowess to meet the seriousness of this moment. They'll get to work not just on rebuilding our economy, but striving to provide greater and more equitable prosperity to future generations." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 In the midst of a global health and economic pandemic that plagued our nation and hit New York state especially hard, for the 22nd consecutive year, SChumer safely completes tour of all 62 New York counties; calling this tour the most important and meaningful he's ever done, Schumer finishes annual tour of state in Greene County, with 86 total visits to Upstate NY & Long Island Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2020 Meng Measures in National Apprenticeship Act Pass the House Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It is past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is long past time for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass a comprehensive COVID-relief bill like the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of Americans. Democrats will not stop fighting to help the American people in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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