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Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Housing Displacement is like a malignant tumor. It devours one neighborhood and proceeds to attack the next. We must eradicate this CANCER. Nothing less than the racial, cultural, socioeconomic & artistic diversity of our communities are at risk. Gentrification Now." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - Committee Democrats Condemn Education Department Proposal to Eliminate Collection of Critical Civil Rights Data Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just released a report showing how President Trump's administration is unfairly picking winners and losers, wealthy conglomerates over small farmers. @USDA needs to make sure all farmers are treated fairly. Period." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 House Passes Velázquez Export Proposal Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Meng Expresses Concern with Trump Administration Negotiations Over Military Cost-Sharing Agreement with South Korea Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Request Answers From FAA Administrator To Address Nationwide Aircraft Noise Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Sarbanes Fights to Protect Federal Funding for Maryland Transportation and Infrastructure Projects Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Schumer reveals: Vital farm program is treating upstate NY farmers unfairly, stripping sorely-needed funding to recover from current trade climate; Schumer calls on USDA for parity and to give NY farmers the assistance they need & deserve ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Committee Advances Velázquez Bill to Stop Predatory Small Business Loans Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 14, 2019 Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Announce The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Examining the Use of 'Snap' Removals to Circumvent the Forum Defendant Rule" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 14, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "A report by Democrats on the Agriculture Committee revealed that the lion's share of federal aid has gone to large agricultural conglomerates instead of small family farms in the Midwest. How can President @realDonaldTrump claim to be looking after our farmers?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 13, 2019 Velázquez Targets New Technology as Tool to Empower Small Medical Practices Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 13, 2019 Senators Markey, Sanders, and Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Dangerous Nuclear Spent Fuel Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "A new report from the Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee is shedding new light on troubling disparities in how the Trump Administration has treated farmers. They're picking winners over losers, certain regions over others, and wealthy conglomerates over small farmers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Representatives Cohen, Ocasio-Cortez and Bonamici Introduce Fair Debt Collection Improvement Act Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Trump Administration To Improve Trade Assistance To Illinois Farmers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Owens, Acting Admin. of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Schumer reveals: Critical Fed report on school bus safety that studies new tech--like stop sign cams on a bus's side--sits parked in Fed bureaucracy; with +2.3m ny kids riding each day, senator demands Feds release report, implement any needed actions & create fund to help districts purchase cams that can protect LI kids Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Schumer reveals: Department of Justice is failing to implement law giving NYC & LI preschools & afterschool programs special access to FBI background checks to screen for sex offenders & other transgressors before hiring; protecting kids must be DOJ priority Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Quigley, Quiet Skies Caucus Release Letter to FAA Administrator on Nationwide Aircraft Noise Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Commission - Meng Blasts FAA's Community Outreach Efforts Regarding Excessive Airplane Noise over Queens and Other Impacted Areas Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 8, 2019 As Republicans Introduce Legislation To Allow Coal Plants To Further Evade Pollution Regulations, Gillibrand Questions Officials In Senate Hearing On How More Air Pollution Harms New Yorkers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 8, 2019 Schumer announces, following his efforts, Rome Lab will be DOD's #1 rep on the quantum economic development consortium; senator says Rome Lab's quantum capabilities will spur innovation in emerging field Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Sens. Tillis and Leahy and Reps. Roby and Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Supporting Art Students Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Honor and Support America's Courageous Veterans Rep. Joe Morelle
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York - Stefanik, Brindisi Call on Governor Cuomo and FEMA to Assist Following Devastating Floods Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Gillibrand, Senate Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Expand Access To Mental Health Services For Older Adults And People With Disabilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means - Finkenauer and Horn Lead Letter to Leadership Urging Extension of Key Biofuels Tax Incentives Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors the Seeding Rural Resilience Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 5, 2019 Tonko "Still In" for Paris Climate Agreement Rep. Paul Tonko
Nov. 5, 2019 Maloney introduces landmark cosmetics reform bill Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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. 5, 2019 Brown, Collins, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Mental Health Services for Older Americans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Dr. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for Investigation After Ice Deletes Video Needed to Investigate the Death of Roxsana Hernandez Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Senator Warren Joins Senate Colleagues in New Push to Renew Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation - Three years after securing $17.6 million grant to revolutionize port's capacity and operations, Schumer returns to Port of Albany & launches new push to federally fund vital next phase of port's resurgence Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Schumer: New report shows CNY has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the nation; senator calls for CDC to collaborate with local experts to get to the bottom of sky-high multiple sclerosis incidence in CNY ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Invitation, Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Will Meet At Seneca Falls To Honor The 100-Year Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 1, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Landmark Bipartisan Agricultural Workers Bill Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: As Orange County industrial hemp industry booms, lack of access to traditional financial services for hemp hinders growth & economic potential; surrounded by Orange County hemp farmers, senator urges Feds to issue new guidance to better harvest potential of versatile and valuable crop for Hudson Valley growers & producers Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schumer: Flavored e-cig ban is under review right now but could include major loophole, leaving some kid friendly flavors on the market; standing with Dutchess County kids, senator demands Feds include these flavors & immediately finalize the ban Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Housing Displacement is like a malignant tumor. It devours one neighborhood and proceeds to attack the next. We must eradicate this CANCER. Nothing less than the racial, cultural, socioeconomic & artistic diversity of our communities are at risk. Gentrification Now." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - Committee Democrats Condemn Education Department Proposal to Eliminate Collection of Critical Civil Rights Data Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just released a report showing how President Trump's administration is unfairly picking winners and losers, wealthy conglomerates over small farmers. @USDA needs to make sure all farmers are treated fairly. Period." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 House Passes Velázquez Export Proposal Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Meng Expresses Concern with Trump Administration Negotiations Over Military Cost-Sharing Agreement with South Korea Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Request Answers From FAA Administrator To Address Nationwide Aircraft Noise Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Sarbanes Fights to Protect Federal Funding for Maryland Transportation and Infrastructure Projects Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Schumer reveals: Vital farm program is treating upstate NY farmers unfairly, stripping sorely-needed funding to recover from current trade climate; Schumer calls on USDA for parity and to give NY farmers the assistance they need & deserve ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Committee Advances Velázquez Bill to Stop Predatory Small Business Loans Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 14, 2019 Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Announce The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Examining the Use of 'Snap' Removals to Circumvent the Forum Defendant Rule" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 14, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "A report by Democrats on the Agriculture Committee revealed that the lion's share of federal aid has gone to large agricultural conglomerates instead of small family farms in the Midwest. How can President @realDonaldTrump claim to be looking after our farmers?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 13, 2019 Velázquez Targets New Technology as Tool to Empower Small Medical Practices Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 13, 2019 Senators Markey, Sanders, and Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Dangerous Nuclear Spent Fuel Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "A new report from the Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee is shedding new light on troubling disparities in how the Trump Administration has treated farmers. They're picking winners over losers, certain regions over others, and wealthy conglomerates over small farmers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Representatives Cohen, Ocasio-Cortez and Bonamici Introduce Fair Debt Collection Improvement Act Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Trump Administration To Improve Trade Assistance To Illinois Farmers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Owens, Acting Admin. of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Schumer reveals: Critical Fed report on school bus safety that studies new tech--like stop sign cams on a bus's side--sits parked in Fed bureaucracy; with +2.3m ny kids riding each day, senator demands Feds release report, implement any needed actions & create fund to help districts purchase cams that can protect LI kids Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Schumer reveals: Department of Justice is failing to implement law giving NYC & LI preschools & afterschool programs special access to FBI background checks to screen for sex offenders & other transgressors before hiring; protecting kids must be DOJ priority Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Quigley, Quiet Skies Caucus Release Letter to FAA Administrator on Nationwide Aircraft Noise Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Commission - Meng Blasts FAA's Community Outreach Efforts Regarding Excessive Airplane Noise over Queens and Other Impacted Areas Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 8, 2019 As Republicans Introduce Legislation To Allow Coal Plants To Further Evade Pollution Regulations, Gillibrand Questions Officials In Senate Hearing On How More Air Pollution Harms New Yorkers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 8, 2019 Schumer announces, following his efforts, Rome Lab will be DOD's #1 rep on the quantum economic development consortium; senator says Rome Lab's quantum capabilities will spur innovation in emerging field Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019 Sens. Tillis and Leahy and Reps. Roby and Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Supporting Art Students Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Honor and Support America's Courageous Veterans Rep.Joe Morelle
Nov. 7, 2019 Letter to Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York - Stefanik, Brindisi Call on Governor Cuomo and FEMA to Assist Following Devastating Floods Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Gillibrand, Senate Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Expand Access To Mental Health Services For Older Adults And People With Disabilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means - Finkenauer and Horn Lead Letter to Leadership Urging Extension of Key Biofuels Tax Incentives Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors the Seeding Rural Resilience Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 5, 2019 Tonko "Still In" for Paris Climate Agreement Rep.Paul Tonko
Nov. 5, 2019 Maloney introduces landmark cosmetics reform bill Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
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. 5, 2019 Brown, Collins, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Mental Health Services for Older Americans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Dr. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for Investigation After Ice Deletes Video Needed to Investigate the Death of Roxsana Hernandez Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Senator Warren Joins Senate Colleagues in New Push to Renew Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation - Three years after securing $17.6 million grant to revolutionize port's capacity and operations, Schumer returns to Port of Albany & launches new push to federally fund vital next phase of port's resurgence Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Schumer: New report shows CNY has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the nation; senator calls for CDC to collaborate with local experts to get to the bottom of sky-high multiple sclerosis incidence in CNY ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Invitation, Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Will Meet At Seneca Falls To Honor The 100-Year Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 1, 2019 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Landmark Bipartisan Agricultural Workers Bill Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: As Orange County industrial hemp industry booms, lack of access to traditional financial services for hemp hinders growth & economic potential; surrounded by Orange County hemp farmers, senator urges Feds to issue new guidance to better harvest potential of versatile and valuable crop for Hudson Valley growers & producers Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Schumer: Flavored e-cig ban is under review right now but could include major loophole, leaving some kid friendly flavors on the market; standing with Dutchess County kids, senator demands Feds include these flavors & immediately finalize the ban Sen.Chuck Schumer
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