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June 1, 2020 At Start of Pride Month, Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Highlight Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor, Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Reps. Fudge, Cleaver Lead Fellow Lawmakers Urging HHS, USDA & DOL to Provide Protections For Workers in Meat Processing Plants Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Defense Health Agency to Cover Mental Telehealth Services Under TRICARE Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "We're recognizing a moment of silence to remember the more than 100,000 American lives we've lost to COVID-19. These are parents and children, family members and friends, and people in New York and across this country. We're praying for them and their families. #WeRemember" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Rent is due today for millions of Americans. We fought to make sure Americans won't be evicted during this crisis. But we're fighting for #RentReliefNow to help families make ends meet." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 30th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Clarke Helps Solidify HHS Relief Fund for Skilled Nursing Facilities in New York Rep. Yvette Clarke
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Wyden, Merkley Press For College Students in Need to Have Access to High-Speed Internet Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Murphy, Blumenthal, Booker, 20 Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Increase Funding for Nonprofit Museums in the Next COVID-19 Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tonko Takes Action to Help New York Workers and Small Businesses Rep. Paul Tonko
May 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "100 thousand Americans dead. 40 million people newly unemployed. 0 competence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The #HeroesAct is desperately needed. FACTS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 29, 2020 After nearly seven years of continued support for the CDTA, Schumer announces over $60 million in federal funding to expand bus rapid transit line; senator says new "purple line" will make transportation more convenient & environmentally friendly Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "We will not stop fighting for the Senate GOP to focus on helping the country now; for the House bill that reforms & extends PPP; for the jobs of teachers, firefighters, police officers, bus drivers, and more; for Americans who need to pay their rent; for testing; and so much more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers on the Use of Prepaid Debit Cards to Deliver Economic Impact Payments Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 28, 2020 Clarke Helps Secure Free COVID-19 Testing For Brooklyn's NYCHA Residents Rep. Yvette Clarke
May 28, 2020 Neguse, Nadler, Cicilline, Jordan and Sensenbrenner Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Reauthorize a Critical Antitrust Program Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 28th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Demand Answers on Trump's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Dems have been fighting to ensure PPP funds reach truly small & minority-owned biz Major step forward--Sec Mnuchin's heeding our call to set aside $10B funding for lending by Community Development Financial Institutions Now we urge him to include Minority Depository Institutions" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken over the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families, and their friends, and for all who loved them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Emmer Sends Letter Urging Congress to Provide Resources for Direct Support Professionals Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The cost of Republican inaction grows every day Over 100,000 Americans have lost their lives Over 40M have filed for unemployment But Sen. McConnell & his conspiracy caucus are still more focused on peddling conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump than on helping Americans" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Calling on Administration to Ensure National Guard Servicemembers on COVID-19 Front Lines Receive Benefits Earned Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector of Department of Homeland Security - California Congressional Members Lead Request for Investigation of Death at Detention Facility and ICE Measures During COVID Crisis Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Meng Demands FDA to Not Compromise Those with Food Allergies During COVID-19 Rep. Grace Meng
May 27, 2020 Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect U.S. Food Supply Amid COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "The Conspiracy Caucus: Senator McConnell, Senator Graham, Senator Johnson, and Senate GOP are racing to peddle conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to help Pres. Trump. But they're twiddling their thumbs on desperately needed help for Americans reeling from the COVID-19 crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Progressive Members of Congress Urge Leadership to Include Public Banking in COVID-19 Response Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Through his activism, Larry Kramer fought to call attention to the AIDS crisis. His fight to ACT UP saved lives. We'll miss him, and he will continue to inspire all of us." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Letter to Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines - After securing +$1.7m for Ithaca Tompkins regional airport to recover from COVID crisis, Schumer urges united airlines to drop plans to cut Ithaca service; Schumer calls on United to continue flights to airport, a vital step to Southern Tier's recovery Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 27th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling on HUD Secretary Carson to Take Action on CDBG Funding and Guidance Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has shown once again how America can't afford to continue our decades-long underinvestment in science & tech We're announcing the Endless Frontiers Act to boost funding by over $100 billion for scientific research & build new tech hubs nationwide" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau - Senators to Census Bureau: Count Those Experiencing Homelessness During Pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Costa Calls on Secretary Pompeo for Enhanced Transatlantic Cooperation Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Schumer, Velázquez, Meng, Engel, other lawmakers seek PPP eligibility for housing co-ops Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Garcia, Schakowsky, Porter Ask Treasury Secretary to Clarify Airline Guidance on Layoffs Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 26, 2020 Meng Delivers PPE to Constituents Rep. Grace Meng
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are sick and dying Americans can't afford rent, have lost their jobs, can't put food on the table to feed their families But Senator McConnell is just brushing them off by telling them he'll be ready to get back to helping them in "the next month or so"?! Unacceptable" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 26, 2020 Stefanik, Crow Introduce Legislation to Prioritize Biodefense Response and Prevention Planning Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Date Title Politician
June 1, 2020 At Start of Pride Month, Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Highlight Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor, Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Reps. Fudge, Cleaver Lead Fellow Lawmakers Urging HHS, USDA & DOL to Provide Protections For Workers in Meat Processing Plants Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Defense Health Agency to Cover Mental Telehealth Services Under TRICARE Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "We're recognizing a moment of silence to remember the more than 100,000 American lives we've lost to COVID-19. These are parents and children, family members and friends, and people in New York and across this country. We're praying for them and their families. #WeRemember" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Rent is due today for millions of Americans. We fought to make sure Americans won't be evicted during this crisis. But we're fighting for #RentReliefNow to help families make ends meet." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 30th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Clarke Helps Solidify HHS Relief Fund for Skilled Nursing Facilities in New York Rep.Yvette Clarke
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Wyden, Merkley Press For College Students in Need to Have Access to High-Speed Internet Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Murphy, Blumenthal, Booker, 20 Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Increase Funding for Nonprofit Museums in the Next COVID-19 Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tonko Takes Action to Help New York Workers and Small Businesses Rep.Paul Tonko
May 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "100 thousand Americans dead. 40 million people newly unemployed. 0 competence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The #HeroesAct is desperately needed. FACTS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 29, 2020 After nearly seven years of continued support for the CDTA, Schumer announces over $60 million in federal funding to expand bus rapid transit line; senator says new "purple line" will make transportation more convenient & environmentally friendly Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "We will not stop fighting for the Senate GOP to focus on helping the country now; for the House bill that reforms & extends PPP; for the jobs of teachers, firefighters, police officers, bus drivers, and more; for Americans who need to pay their rent; for testing; and so much more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers on the Use of Prepaid Debit Cards to Deliver Economic Impact Payments Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 28, 2020 Clarke Helps Secure Free COVID-19 Testing For Brooklyn's NYCHA Residents Rep.Yvette Clarke
May 28, 2020 Neguse, Nadler, Cicilline, Jordan and Sensenbrenner Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Reauthorize a Critical Antitrust Program Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 28th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Demand Answers on Trump's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Dems have been fighting to ensure PPP funds reach truly small & minority-owned biz Major step forward--Sec Mnuchin's heeding our call to set aside $10B funding for lending by Community Development Financial Institutions Now we urge him to include Minority Depository Institutions" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken over the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families, and their friends, and for all who loved them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Emmer Sends Letter Urging Congress to Provide Resources for Direct Support Professionals Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The cost of Republican inaction grows every day Over 100,000 Americans have lost their lives Over 40M have filed for unemployment But Sen. McConnell & his conspiracy caucus are still more focused on peddling conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump than on helping Americans" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Calling on Administration to Ensure National Guard Servicemembers on COVID-19 Front Lines Receive Benefits Earned Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector of Department of Homeland Security - California Congressional Members Lead Request for Investigation of Death at Detention Facility and ICE Measures During COVID Crisis Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Meng Demands FDA to Not Compromise Those with Food Allergies During COVID-19 Rep.Grace Meng
May 27, 2020 Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect U.S. Food Supply Amid COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "The Conspiracy Caucus: Senator McConnell, Senator Graham, Senator Johnson, and Senate GOP are racing to peddle conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to help Pres. Trump. But they're twiddling their thumbs on desperately needed help for Americans reeling from the COVID-19 crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Progressive Members of Congress Urge Leadership to Include Public Banking in COVID-19 Response Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Through his activism, Larry Kramer fought to call attention to the AIDS crisis. His fight to ACT UP saved lives. We'll miss him, and he will continue to inspire all of us." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Letter to Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines - After securing +$1.7m for Ithaca Tompkins regional airport to recover from COVID crisis, Schumer urges united airlines to drop plans to cut Ithaca service; Schumer calls on United to continue flights to airport, a vital step to Southern Tier's recovery Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 27th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling on HUD Secretary Carson to Take Action on CDBG Funding and Guidance Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has shown once again how America can't afford to continue our decades-long underinvestment in science & tech We're announcing the Endless Frontiers Act to boost funding by over $100 billion for scientific research & build new tech hubs nationwide" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau - Senators to Census Bureau: Count Those Experiencing Homelessness During Pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Costa Calls on Secretary Pompeo for Enhanced Transatlantic Cooperation Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Schumer, Velázquez, Meng, Engel, other lawmakers seek PPP eligibility for housing co-ops Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Garcia, Schakowsky, Porter Ask Treasury Secretary to Clarify Airline Guidance on Layoffs Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 26, 2020 Meng Delivers PPE to Constituents Rep.Grace Meng
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are sick and dying Americans can't afford rent, have lost their jobs, can't put food on the table to feed their families But Senator McConnell is just brushing them off by telling them he'll be ready to get back to helping them in "the next month or so"?! Unacceptable" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 26, 2020 Stefanik, Crow Introduce Legislation to Prioritize Biodefense Response and Prevention Planning Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
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