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Sept. 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services - Funds for Substance Use Disorder Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Urges FCC to Reject Plans that Imperil the Universal Service Fund Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - With Less Than Two Weeks To Go Until National Flood Insurance Program Expires, Gillibrand Urges Senate To Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program Immediately; Ensure Any Legislation Includes Her Reforms To End Problems Plaguing Broken And Corrupt System Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 16, 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, Vice Chairman Leahy, Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Senate Leaders to Block Trump Administration's Attempts to Unilaterally Transfer Homeland Security Funds to ICE/CBP Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Tri-Caucus Members File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Congresswomen Hayes, Scanlon, McBath & Senator Warren Introduce Legislation Restoring Pell Grant Eligibilty To Victims Of Predatory For-Profit Colleges Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Republican majority should sit down with Democrats on the appropriations committee and get a bipartisan process back on track. That's how we get appropriations done. No one wants to resort to a continuing resolution or, god forbid, another Republican government shutdown." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Appalling. Republicans in NC lied to Democrats and held a secret vote to block Medicaid expansion while Democrats were honoring those murdered on 9/11. This assault on democracy and decency should be condemned by leaders on both sides of the aisle." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Appropriations Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump caused the longest government shutdown in U.S. history earlier this year by demanding funding for a border wall and then shutting down the government when Congress didn't give it to him. Let's not go down the same exact path again, nine months later." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "We have until the end of the month both parties to work together and fund the federal government, one of our most basic responsibilities. Everyone should have learned their lesson the last time. Nobody should want to punish the American people with a government shutdown." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for progress on the issues that President @realDonaldTrump ignored during his lost summer: Gun safety and election security Health care and infrastructure Making progress on appropriations And avoiding another government shutdown." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Velázquez on Trump Plan to Steal DOD Funds from Puerto Rico to Pay for Border Wall Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 29, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $3.5 Million in Federal Funds for Homeless Alliance of Western New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "It is a good thing that President @realDonaldTrump has backed off his rescission threat. The power of the purse is one of Congress's most fundamental responsibilities. I hope he has learned the lesson not to play games with the budget." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019 Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dwight Evans Introduce the No Funding for Confederate Symbols Act Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Admin. of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Reps. TJ Cox and Brad Sherman lead letter to USAID urging administrator Green to continue funding for demining programs in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Bill Enrollment Ceremony for Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "We're proud the Senate and House passed the bipartisan agreement that will clear the way for critical investments in America's middle class in: Health care Education Childcare Cancer research Our veterans And more Now it's time for @realDonaldTrump to sign it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 1, 2019 Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Senate voted on final passage of a bipartisan agreement that will clear the way for critical investments in America's middle class: in health care, education, childcare, cancer research, our veterans, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2019 Meng Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Fight Against Gender-Based Violence Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 30, 2019 Budget Agreement Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congresswoman Lee, Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders, and 146 House Members Urge Administration to Immediately Reverse Decision to Withdraw Funding from UNFPA Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 25, 2019 Letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, and House Armed Services Committee - Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, Colleagues Seek Defense Funding for Safe Cleanup of Toxic Military Waste on Puerto Rican Island of Vieques Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have reached agreement to stop devastating sequestration budget cuts. We protect Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. There will be no medieval border wall. And we invest in affordable housing and childcare access #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "With the House passing the bipartisan budget agreement: Democrats are one step closer to securing a major victory for the American people through increases in funding for priorities like veterans' health, education, child care, & cancer research. Time for the Senate to pass it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Standing With 9/11 First Responders, Survivors, Families And Jon Stewart, Bill Sponsors Announce Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Never Forget The Heroes Act 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 23, 2019 Tweet - "We reached a bipartisan agreement that will invest in middle-class priorities--veterans' health, education, child care, and cancer research." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Budget Caps Agreement Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today, a bipartisan agreement has been reached that will invest in middle-class priorities--veterans' health, education, child care, and cancer research." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2019 Stefanik Statement on House Passage of Intelligence Authorization Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Katko, Murphy Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Budget Deal Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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 15, 2019 Maloney, Schumer, Nadler, and NYC Advocates Celebrate House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act and Call on Senate to Pass Bill Quickly Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 12, 2019 Stefanik Releases Statement on FY2020 NDAA Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 12, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes to Honor 9/11 Victims and Heroes and Pass a Permanent Reauthorization of September 11 Th Victim Compensation Fund Act Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 12, 2019 Speaker Pelosi, Maloney, Nadler, King and Advocates Celebrate House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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 Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 1, 2019 Immediately Following His Major Push at West Point, Schumer Announces Just-Passed Senate Defense Bill Includes Desperately-Needed Provisions to Improve Hazard-Riddled Housing at Military Installations- Like West Point & Fort Drum- for Nation's Heroes & Their Families Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services - Funds for Substance Use Disorder Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Urges FCC to Reject Plans that Imperil the Universal Service Fund Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Hon. Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - With Less Than Two Weeks To Go Until National Flood Insurance Program Expires, Gillibrand Urges Senate To Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program Immediately; Ensure Any Legislation Includes Her Reforms To End Problems Plaguing Broken And Corrupt System Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 16, 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, Vice Chairman Leahy, Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Senate Leaders to Block Trump Administration's Attempts to Unilaterally Transfer Homeland Security Funds to ICE/CBP Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Tri-Caucus Members File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Congresswomen Hayes, Scanlon, McBath & Senator Warren Introduce Legislation Restoring Pell Grant Eligibilty To Victims Of Predatory For-Profit Colleges Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Republican majority should sit down with Democrats on the appropriations committee and get a bipartisan process back on track. That's how we get appropriations done. No one wants to resort to a continuing resolution or, god forbid, another Republican government shutdown." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Appalling. Republicans in NC lied to Democrats and held a secret vote to block Medicaid expansion while Democrats were honoring those murdered on 9/11. This assault on democracy and decency should be condemned by leaders on both sides of the aisle." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Appropriations Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump caused the longest government shutdown in U.S. history earlier this year by demanding funding for a border wall and then shutting down the government when Congress didn't give it to him. Let's not go down the same exact path again, nine months later." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "We have until the end of the month both parties to work together and fund the federal government, one of our most basic responsibilities. Everyone should have learned their lesson the last time. Nobody should want to punish the American people with a government shutdown." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for progress on the issues that President @realDonaldTrump ignored during his lost summer: Gun safety and election security Health care and infrastructure Making progress on appropriations And avoiding another government shutdown." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Velázquez on Trump Plan to Steal DOD Funds from Puerto Rico to Pay for Border Wall Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 29, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $3.5 Million in Federal Funds for Homeless Alliance of Western New York Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
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
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "It is a good thing that President @realDonaldTrump has backed off his rescission threat. The power of the purse is one of Congress's most fundamental responsibilities. I hope he has learned the lesson not to play games with the budget." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019 Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dwight Evans Introduce the No Funding for Confederate Symbols Act Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Admin. of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Reps. TJ Cox and Brad Sherman lead letter to USAID urging administrator Green to continue funding for demining programs in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Bill Enrollment Ceremony for Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "We're proud the Senate and House passed the bipartisan agreement that will clear the way for critical investments in America's middle class in: Health care Education Childcare Cancer research Our veterans And more Now it's time for @realDonaldTrump to sign it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 1, 2019 Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Senate voted on final passage of a bipartisan agreement that will clear the way for critical investments in America's middle class: in health care, education, childcare, cancer research, our veterans, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2019 Meng Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Fight Against Gender-Based Violence Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 30, 2019 Budget Agreement Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congresswoman Lee, Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders, and 146 House Members Urge Administration to Immediately Reverse Decision to Withdraw Funding from UNFPA Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 25, 2019 Letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, and House Armed Services Committee - Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, Colleagues Seek Defense Funding for Safe Cleanup of Toxic Military Waste on Puerto Rican Island of Vieques Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have reached agreement to stop devastating sequestration budget cuts. We protect Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. There will be no medieval border wall. And we invest in affordable housing and childcare access #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "With the House passing the bipartisan budget agreement: Democrats are one step closer to securing a major victory for the American people through increases in funding for priorities like veterans' health, education, child care, & cancer research. Time for the Senate to pass it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2019 Standing With 9/11 First Responders, Survivors, Families And Jon Stewart, Bill Sponsors Announce Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Never Forget The Heroes Act 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 23, 2019 Tweet - "We reached a bipartisan agreement that will invest in middle-class priorities--veterans' health, education, child care, and cancer research." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2019 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Budget Caps Agreement Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today, a bipartisan agreement has been reached that will invest in middle-class priorities--veterans' health, education, child care, and cancer research." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2019 Stefanik Statement on House Passage of Intelligence Authorization Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Katko, Murphy Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Budget Deal Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
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 15, 2019 Maloney, Schumer, Nadler, and NYC Advocates Celebrate House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act and Call on Senate to Pass Bill Quickly Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 12, 2019 Stefanik Releases Statement on FY2020 NDAA Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 12, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes to Honor 9/11 Victims and Heroes and Pass a Permanent Reauthorization of September 11 Th Victim Compensation Fund Act Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 12, 2019 Speaker Pelosi, Maloney, Nadler, King and Advocates Celebrate House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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 Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 1, 2019 Immediately Following His Major Push at West Point, Schumer Announces Just-Passed Senate Defense Bill Includes Desperately-Needed Provisions to Improve Hazard-Riddled Housing at Military Installations- Like West Point & Fort Drum- for Nation's Heroes & Their Families Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
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