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May 20, 2020 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. Nadler and Sires Lead Letter Urging Financial Assistance for Port Authority Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP conspiracy caucus is back They aren't drafting legislation to help the unemployed--but holding sham hearings on the family of President Trump's political rival They aren't debating how to increase testing--but turning committee rooms into the Fox and Friends studio" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep. Grace Meng, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of this public health crisis and economic disaster, Senate Republicans are acting like the conspiracy caucus. We need to focus on helping Americans. But Senate Republicans are holding sham hearings and turning committee rooms into studios for Fox News." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James McPherson, Under Secretary of the Army, and Lieutenant General Darrell Williams, Dir. of the Defense Logistics Agency - Following revelation of 58,000 gallons PFAS foam heading from Navy base to Norlite this week to be burned, Schumer, in letter and personal call to Navy Sec., pushes for immediate halt in toxic shipment and suspension of contract; despite local moratorium banning PFAS burning, Navy/DOD still plan to send highly toxic chemicals to Cohoes to burned Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce $4 million in emergency funding for Watertown transit system & airport Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer wants answers on TSA plan to take temperature of fliers at airports before it's implemented; senator wants to know "who' will lead effort, airports involved, what it means for travelers & when it might begin, among other questions; early answers & info will be critical to determine if/how it will work Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "More than 100 million Americans have a pre-existing condition. Their healthcare is protected by the Affordable Care Act. We are in the midst of a deadly #coronavirus pandemic. Trump wants to take their healthcare away. Drop. The. Lawsuit." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ronald Batory, Admin. of the Federal Railroad Administration - After terrifying train derailment in East Aurora last night, Schumer demands investigation from Feds; train was carrying highly flammable materials and overturned engines were leaking diesel fuel Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump came to the Republican caucus lunch in the Senate. They had a giant pep rally, and got all fired up to do nothing on the COVID-19 crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi announce $28 million in emergency funding for Central New York Regional Transportation Authority Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "In this health and economic crisis, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes this week on legislation related to COVID-19. Instead, Senate Republicans are using their committees to hold fishing expeditions dictated by President Trump's Twitter feed and personal political agenda." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Looking at the floor of the United States Senate, you'd never guess that we are in the middle of national health and economic crisis. For three weeks, for the entire month of May, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes on legislation related to COVID-19." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop listening to President Trump and his wild theories Listen to the American people People are sick and dying. People are unemployed. More people are losing their jobs. More lines at food pantries. More small businesses are in jeopardy. We need action now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $11 million in federal funding for health care centers in New York state during COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 18, 2020 Bipartisan Group to Introduce SMART Fund in the House of Representatives Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 18, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges SBA to Make 501(c)3 Nonprofit Educational Institutions Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020 Murphy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Global Effort to Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chair Grijalva, Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Distribution of Coronavirus Resources to U.S. Territories Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 18th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are now more than 35 million Americans out of work through no fault of their own. Almost 1.5 million Americans are sick. Nearly 90,000 have died. But for yet another week here in the Senate, Senator McConnell has scheduled zero votes on legislation related to COVID-19." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Stefanik Introduces Bill Supporting State and Local Funding Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 18, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Those Living with Alzheimer's from Scams and Elder Abuse Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "Why aren't Senate Republicans focused on testing, PPE, swabs, or unemployment insurance? Why isn't President Trump leading a nationwide push to increase testing capacity and frequency and awareness? He refuses to do the work that would allow us to re-open safely." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Yarmuth Leads Bipartisan Push for Increased Homeless Youth Funding in COVID-19 Response Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "Why did Pres. Trump say this? Is a friend of his benefitting? Is he diverting attention from his failures on COVID-19? Does he want to make a splash? Is he really even taking it? He lies characteristically. And when he hears the truth, he runs away from it or fires someone." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "For yet another week, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes on legislation related to COVID-19. Americans cannot keep waiting for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Duckworth, Blumenthal, Markey, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Create COVID-19 Victim Compensation Fund for Essential Workers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "Not true The piece says we're "far short of the number most independent analysts say will be needed to avoid another wave of death and illness" By law--you owe America a testing strategy by 5/24 It must say how you'll increase testing for all & finally get enough PPE & swabs!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 17th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020 Tweet - "The huge uptick in COVID-19 treatment scams will only get worse if the Trump administration doesn't take off the kid gloves. Scammers who prey on the public are getting "warning letters.' But they should be getting heavy fines!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020 Tweet - "More than 90K dead Americans #Coronavirus. House Dems pass $3 trillion relief package #ForThePeople. Senate Republicans missing in action. Trump & his minions busy peddling conspiracy theories #MuellerInvestigation. FACTS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "The #HeroesAct that the House passed provides urgent and necessary help for Americans across the country fighting this health and economic crisis. To Senator McConnell and the Republicans: Americans can't wait. We need to act NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "People are sick, and dying, and losing their jobs. But instead of focusing on fighting COVID-19 and helping people across this country, Senate Republicans have found the time use the Senate to chase conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to prop up President Trump?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 16th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 15, 2020 Meng Statement on the Heroes Act Rep. Grace Meng
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Delgado Urges HHS to Distribute Overdue Funding to Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir. of the U.S. Marshal Service - Nadler & Bass Call on U.S. Marshals Service to Provide Answers Regarding their Handling of COVID-19 for those in Custody Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 15, 2020 Sanders, Gillibrand, Booker, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Harris Introduce Emergency Health Care Guarantee Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 15, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce Senate passage of bipartisan bill to help families of first responders lost to COVID-19 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020 NYC Elected Officials Statement Regarding Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 15, 2020 Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Eshoo, Schakowsky, Cardenas, DelBene, Butterfield, Clarke Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Date Title Politician
May 20, 2020 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. Nadler and Sires Lead Letter Urging Financial Assistance for Port Authority Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP conspiracy caucus is back They aren't drafting legislation to help the unemployed--but holding sham hearings on the family of President Trump's political rival They aren't debating how to increase testing--but turning committee rooms into the Fox and Friends studio" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep.Grace Meng, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of this public health crisis and economic disaster, Senate Republicans are acting like the conspiracy caucus. We need to focus on helping Americans. But Senate Republicans are holding sham hearings and turning committee rooms into studios for Fox News." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James McPherson, Under Secretary of the Army, and Lieutenant General Darrell Williams, Dir. of the Defense Logistics Agency - Following revelation of 58,000 gallons PFAS foam heading from Navy base to Norlite this week to be burned, Schumer, in letter and personal call to Navy Sec., pushes for immediate halt in toxic shipment and suspension of contract; despite local moratorium banning PFAS burning, Navy/DOD still plan to send highly toxic chemicals to Cohoes to burned Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce $4 million in emergency funding for Watertown transit system & airport Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer wants answers on TSA plan to take temperature of fliers at airports before it's implemented; senator wants to know "who' will lead effort, airports involved, what it means for travelers & when it might begin, among other questions; early answers & info will be critical to determine if/how it will work Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "More than 100 million Americans have a pre-existing condition. Their healthcare is protected by the Affordable Care Act. We are in the midst of a deadly #coronavirus pandemic. Trump wants to take their healthcare away. Drop. The. Lawsuit." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ronald Batory, Admin. of the Federal Railroad Administration - After terrifying train derailment in East Aurora last night, Schumer demands investigation from Feds; train was carrying highly flammable materials and overturned engines were leaking diesel fuel Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump came to the Republican caucus lunch in the Senate. They had a giant pep rally, and got all fired up to do nothing on the COVID-19 crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi announce $28 million in emergency funding for Central New York Regional Transportation Authority Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "In this health and economic crisis, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes this week on legislation related to COVID-19. Instead, Senate Republicans are using their committees to hold fishing expeditions dictated by President Trump's Twitter feed and personal political agenda." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Looking at the floor of the United States Senate, you'd never guess that we are in the middle of national health and economic crisis. For three weeks, for the entire month of May, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes on legislation related to COVID-19." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop listening to President Trump and his wild theories Listen to the American people People are sick and dying. People are unemployed. More people are losing their jobs. More lines at food pantries. More small businesses are in jeopardy. We need action now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $11 million in federal funding for health care centers in New York state during COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 18, 2020 Bipartisan Group to Introduce SMART Fund in the House of Representatives Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 18, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges SBA to Make 501(c)3 Nonprofit Educational Institutions Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020 Murphy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Global Effort to Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chair Grijalva, Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Distribution of Coronavirus Resources to U.S. Territories Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 18th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are now more than 35 million Americans out of work through no fault of their own. Almost 1.5 million Americans are sick. Nearly 90,000 have died. But for yet another week here in the Senate, Senator McConnell has scheduled zero votes on legislation related to COVID-19." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Stefanik Introduces Bill Supporting State and Local Funding Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 18, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Those Living with Alzheimer's from Scams and Elder Abuse Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "Why aren't Senate Republicans focused on testing, PPE, swabs, or unemployment insurance? Why isn't President Trump leading a nationwide push to increase testing capacity and frequency and awareness? He refuses to do the work that would allow us to re-open safely." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Yarmuth Leads Bipartisan Push for Increased Homeless Youth Funding in COVID-19 Response Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "Why did Pres. Trump say this? Is a friend of his benefitting? Is he diverting attention from his failures on COVID-19? Does he want to make a splash? Is he really even taking it? He lies characteristically. And when he hears the truth, he runs away from it or fires someone." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "For yet another week, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes on legislation related to COVID-19. Americans cannot keep waiting for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Duckworth, Blumenthal, Markey, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Create COVID-19 Victim Compensation Fund for Essential Workers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "Not true The piece says we're "far short of the number most independent analysts say will be needed to avoid another wave of death and illness" By law--you owe America a testing strategy by 5/24 It must say how you'll increase testing for all & finally get enough PPE & swabs!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 17th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020 Tweet - "The huge uptick in COVID-19 treatment scams will only get worse if the Trump administration doesn't take off the kid gloves. Scammers who prey on the public are getting "warning letters.' But they should be getting heavy fines!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 17, 2020 Tweet - "More than 90K dead Americans #Coronavirus. House Dems pass $3 trillion relief package #ForThePeople. Senate Republicans missing in action. Trump & his minions busy peddling conspiracy theories #MuellerInvestigation. FACTS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "The #HeroesAct that the House passed provides urgent and necessary help for Americans across the country fighting this health and economic crisis. To Senator McConnell and the Republicans: Americans can't wait. We need to act NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "People are sick, and dying, and losing their jobs. But instead of focusing on fighting COVID-19 and helping people across this country, Senate Republicans have found the time use the Senate to chase conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to prop up President Trump?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 16th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 15, 2020 Meng Statement on the Heroes Act Rep.Grace Meng
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Delgado Urges HHS to Distribute Overdue Funding to Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir. of the U.S. Marshal Service - Nadler & Bass Call on U.S. Marshals Service to Provide Answers Regarding their Handling of COVID-19 for those in Custody Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 15, 2020 Sanders, Gillibrand, Booker, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Harris Introduce Emergency Health Care Guarantee Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 15, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce Senate passage of bipartisan bill to help families of first responders lost to COVID-19 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 15, 2020 NYC Elected Officials Statement Regarding Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 15, 2020 Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Eshoo, Schakowsky, Cardenas, DelBene, Butterfield, Clarke Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
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