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Dec. 16, 2019 Velázquez on Puerto Rico Medicaid Provisions in Funding Package Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 5, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Trump Administration Rule to Cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits for Vulnerable Adults Rep. Joe Morelle
Nov. 20, 2019 Congresswomen Beatty and Meng Introduce Homeless Youth Menstrual Product Access Act Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 After Hosting Roundtables And Meeting With Older Adults And Disability Rights Advocates Across New York, Gillibrand Unveils Bipartisan Legislation To Support Family Caregivers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 1, 2019 Rep. Nadler and Local Leaders Commemorate Superstorm Sandy Anniversary, Announce Legislation to Expand Access to FEMA Disaster Assistance Rep. Jerry Nadler
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - King Demands Improvements to Lead Exposure Screening for Children Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Support the Changing Needs of Aging Americans Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority of the United States Senate - Capito, Manchin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Funding for Community Health Centers Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Reps. Susie Lee, Yvette D. Clarke, Antonio Delgado Introduce Bill to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 27, 2019 Notch Fairness Act Rep. Grace Meng
Sept. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposal to Take Away Food Assistance from Millions of Americans Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Tri-Caucus Members File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to Honorable Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE, FOODLINK, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO RESCIND PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) CHANGE Rep. Joe Morelle
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Gutting healthcare for millions of Americans is not "fun." This is unacceptable. Democrats will continue to fight to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "This is outrageous, cruel, and galling. After giving trillions of dollars in tax cuts for the wealthiest few and big corporations, the Trump Administration is attempting to take nutrition assistance away from millions of Americans on the verge of hunger." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "As president, I'll make sure our government is one seniors can count on. My Aging With Dignity Plan will strengthen Social Security and Medicare, reduce drug costs, and enact paid family leave: https://medium.com/team-gillibrand/my-aging-with-dignity-plan-to-support-americas-seniors-2a63c8ccc76c … Excited to discuss with @AARP and @DMRegister in Iowa today!" Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 12, 2019 Gillibrand Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "This year, President Trump suggested cutting $25 billion from Social Security--after promising that he wouldn't cut programs like Social Security and Medicare. He lied. I don't. I met with voters in Cleveland to share how I'll strengthen Social Security: https://medium.com/team-gillibrand/he-broke-it-well-fix-it-91ccfa69d763 …" Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 8, 2019 Sponsors of Bill to Fully Fund & Make Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Announce Name Change to Honor Heroes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schumer, Zeldin and Higgins Lead New York Delegation Letter Opposing Looming Hospital Cuts that Would Devastate Rural & Urban Hospitals Across NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 25, 2019 Senator Gillibrand Announces 9/11 Bill Has Reached Filibuster-Proof Support of Bipartisan Coalition of 60 Senators Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 25, 2019 After Her Bipartisan Push, Gillibrand Announces Major Victory For Thousands Of Veterans After Legislation She Championed To Ensure Blue Water Navy Vets Get The Benefits They Have Earned Has Been Signed Into Law Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 24, 2019 Senator Gillibrand Statement On 9/11 First Responders' Meeting With Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 20, 2019 Velázquez Bill Seeks Medicaid Parity for Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 14, 2019 Van Hollen Cosponsors Reparations Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Trump may think this is a game, but these are people's lives we're talking about. And he's hurting them. We must protect and strengthen programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security--not make debilitating cuts to their funding." Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 29, 2019 Gillibrand Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Support Family Members Raising Children Due To Opioid Epidemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 24, 2019 Brown Introduces Bill to Stop Government from Taking Away Social Security Benefits to Pay Off Student Loans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 17, 2019 Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expedite Medicare Coverage for Americans with Huntington's Disease Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 25, 2019 Tweet - "Rochester's @SocialSecurity Field Office was #1 in NY for longest wait times & customers that give up and leave Unacceptable The Trump admin must reverse its proposed Social Security cuts And we need new funding to alleviate long wait times nationwide" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2019 On the Heels of New Data Reporting Rochester Social Security Office Has Ny's Longest Wait Times, Schumer Stands with Rochester Seniors to Demand More Fed Funding & Resources Be Sent to Rochester Office; Schumer Launches Major Push to Improve Rochester Operations so No More Seniors Will Have to Wait a Record-Breaking Time Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, USDA - Back Away from Detrimental Changes to SNAP Work Requirements Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 28, 2019 Letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue - Group of Senators Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposed SNAP Rule Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS, and the Hon. Seema Verma, CMS - Release of Never-Made-Public CMS ACA Marketing Studies and Data Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Reps. Lee, Hurd, Lead Bipartisan Letter Opposing Secretary Azar's Proposed CMS Medicare Pt. D Rule Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "Candidate Trump promised no cuts to Medicare & Medicaid President Trump wants to cut them by more than $2 trillion The challenges of office sometimes prevent presidents achieving what they campaigned on, but this is the opposite of what Donald Trump said" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2019 Tweet - "The #TrumpBudget cuts $845 BILLION from Medicare. Remember when President @realDonaldTrump promised the American people he would not cut it at all? Always keep your receipts:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's latest budget proposal is a gut-punch to the American middle class and a handout to the wealthiest few and powerful special interests that would worsen income inequality. Its proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are devastating." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Unless Congress acts, Puerto Ricans are at risk of losing their nutrition assistance. The aftermath of Hurricane Maria is still haunting Puerto Rico. We must act on emergency funding for Puerto Rico's food stamp program before it runs out. #TakeAction4PR #FoodFri" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Thrilled to meet with these incredible advocates fighting hunger. We must protect SNAP and the vital assistance it provides to families in New York and across the country. No one should go hungry. #EndHungerNow" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Joins Senator Sanders To Introduce Bill To Expand Social Security Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie Leads Effort to Protect Medicare Program Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 30, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Co-Sponsors Legislation to Strenthen, Enhance, and Ensure Long-Term Viability of Social Security Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 30, 2019 Tonko, Larsen Introduce Landmark Social Security 2100 Proposal Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 20, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Federal Shutdown and Immigration Policy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 9, 2019 Congressman Morelle Votes to Defend American's Access to Health Care and Protecting People with Preexisting Conditions Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 9, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Votes to Defend Americans' Health Care and Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Date Title Politician
Dec. 16, 2019 Velázquez on Puerto Rico Medicaid Provisions in Funding Package Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 5, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Trump Administration Rule to Cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits for Vulnerable Adults Rep.Joe Morelle
Nov. 20, 2019 Congresswomen Beatty and Meng Introduce Homeless Youth Menstrual Product Access Act Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 After Hosting Roundtables And Meeting With Older Adults And Disability Rights Advocates Across New York, Gillibrand Unveils Bipartisan Legislation To Support Family Caregivers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 1, 2019 Rep. Nadler and Local Leaders Commemorate Superstorm Sandy Anniversary, Announce Legislation to Expand Access to FEMA Disaster Assistance Rep.Jerry Nadler
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - King Demands Improvements to Lead Exposure Screening for Children Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Support the Changing Needs of Aging Americans Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority of the United States Senate - Capito, Manchin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Funding for Community Health Centers Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Reps. Susie Lee, Yvette D. Clarke, Antonio Delgado Introduce Bill to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 27, 2019 Notch Fairness Act Rep.Grace Meng
Sept. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposal to Take Away Food Assistance from Millions of Americans Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Tri-Caucus Members File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to Honorable Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE, FOODLINK, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO RESCIND PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) CHANGE Rep.Joe Morelle
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Gutting healthcare for millions of Americans is not "fun." This is unacceptable. Democrats will continue to fight to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "This is outrageous, cruel, and galling. After giving trillions of dollars in tax cuts for the wealthiest few and big corporations, the Trump Administration is attempting to take nutrition assistance away from millions of Americans on the verge of hunger." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "As president, I'll make sure our government is one seniors can count on. My Aging With Dignity Plan will strengthen Social Security and Medicare, reduce drug costs, and enact paid family leave: https://medium.com/team-gillibrand/my-aging-with-dignity-plan-to-support-americas-seniors-2a63c8ccc76c … Excited to discuss with @AARP and @DMRegister in Iowa today!" Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 12, 2019 Gillibrand Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "This year, President Trump suggested cutting $25 billion from Social Security--after promising that he wouldn't cut programs like Social Security and Medicare. He lied. I don't. I met with voters in Cleveland to share how I'll strengthen Social Security: https://medium.com/team-gillibrand/he-broke-it-well-fix-it-91ccfa69d763 …" Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 8, 2019 Sponsors of Bill to Fully Fund & Make Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Announce Name Change to Honor Heroes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schumer, Zeldin and Higgins Lead New York Delegation Letter Opposing Looming Hospital Cuts that Would Devastate Rural & Urban Hospitals Across NY Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 25, 2019 Senator Gillibrand Announces 9/11 Bill Has Reached Filibuster-Proof Support of Bipartisan Coalition of 60 Senators Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 25, 2019 After Her Bipartisan Push, Gillibrand Announces Major Victory For Thousands Of Veterans After Legislation She Championed To Ensure Blue Water Navy Vets Get The Benefits They Have Earned Has Been Signed Into Law Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 24, 2019 Senator Gillibrand Statement On 9/11 First Responders' Meeting With Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 20, 2019 Velázquez Bill Seeks Medicaid Parity for Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 14, 2019 Van Hollen Cosponsors Reparations Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Trump may think this is a game, but these are people's lives we're talking about. And he's hurting them. We must protect and strengthen programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security--not make debilitating cuts to their funding." Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 29, 2019 Gillibrand Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Support Family Members Raising Children Due To Opioid Epidemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 24, 2019 Brown Introduces Bill to Stop Government from Taking Away Social Security Benefits to Pay Off Student Loans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 17, 2019 Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expedite Medicare Coverage for Americans with Huntington's Disease Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 25, 2019 Tweet - "Rochester's @SocialSecurity Field Office was #1 in NY for longest wait times & customers that give up and leave Unacceptable The Trump admin must reverse its proposed Social Security cuts And we need new funding to alleviate long wait times nationwide" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2019 On the Heels of New Data Reporting Rochester Social Security Office Has Ny's Longest Wait Times, Schumer Stands with Rochester Seniors to Demand More Fed Funding & Resources Be Sent to Rochester Office; Schumer Launches Major Push to Improve Rochester Operations so No More Seniors Will Have to Wait a Record-Breaking Time Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, USDA - Back Away from Detrimental Changes to SNAP Work Requirements Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 28, 2019 Letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue - Group of Senators Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposed SNAP Rule Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS, and the Hon. Seema Verma, CMS - Release of Never-Made-Public CMS ACA Marketing Studies and Data Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Reps. Lee, Hurd, Lead Bipartisan Letter Opposing Secretary Azar's Proposed CMS Medicare Pt. D Rule Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "Candidate Trump promised no cuts to Medicare & Medicaid President Trump wants to cut them by more than $2 trillion The challenges of office sometimes prevent presidents achieving what they campaigned on, but this is the opposite of what Donald Trump said" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2019 Tweet - "The #TrumpBudget cuts $845 BILLION from Medicare. Remember when President @realDonaldTrump promised the American people he would not cut it at all? Always keep your receipts:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump administration's latest budget proposal is a gut-punch to the American middle class and a handout to the wealthiest few and powerful special interests that would worsen income inequality. Its proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are devastating." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Unless Congress acts, Puerto Ricans are at risk of losing their nutrition assistance. The aftermath of Hurricane Maria is still haunting Puerto Rico. We must act on emergency funding for Puerto Rico's food stamp program before it runs out. #TakeAction4PR #FoodFri" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Thrilled to meet with these incredible advocates fighting hunger. We must protect SNAP and the vital assistance it provides to families in New York and across the country. No one should go hungry. #EndHungerNow" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Joins Senator Sanders To Introduce Bill To Expand Social Security Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie Leads Effort to Protect Medicare Program Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 30, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Co-Sponsors Legislation to Strenthen, Enhance, and Ensure Long-Term Viability of Social Security Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 30, 2019 Tonko, Larsen Introduce Landmark Social Security 2100 Proposal Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 20, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Federal Shutdown and Immigration Policy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 9, 2019 Congressman Morelle Votes to Defend American's Access to Health Care and Protecting People with Preexisting Conditions Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 9, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Votes to Defend Americans' Health Care and Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions Rep.Adriano Espaillat
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