Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement on today’s record high 14.7% unemployment rate and 20.5 million jobs lost in April:“This jobs report shows the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our economy. No one could look at today’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer tonight on CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront called for a big, bold plan to address the health and economic crises caused by the coronavirus pandemic and condemned President Trump’s call to repeal the Affordable Care Act amid an ongoing health...

In New letter To FEMA, Members Call For The Major Disaster Declaration In Puerto Rico To Include Damages Caused By May EarthquakesWashington, D.C. –  Led by United States Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), 24 Members of Congress wrote the...

In New Letter To President Trump, Sens. Schumer, Murray And Senate Democrats Call For Increased Coronavirus Testing Capacity & Release And Full Implementation Of A National Strategic Plan To Allocate Funds, Increase Lab Capacity And Public Health WorkforceSenate Democrats Say Trump...

TRANSCRIPT: On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Senator Schumer Says Trump Admin Must Immediately And Significantly Expand Coronavirus Testing And Contact Tracing As A Part of A National, Comprehensive Testing Strategy   Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer appeared on...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer tonight on The Rachel Maddow Show said that the Senate should focus on coronavirus pandemic response efforts and oversight instead of focusing on confirming unqualified, right-wing judicial nominees. Below is a transcript of the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who has been demanding Senate Republicans hold oversight hearings with key admin officials this week, released the following statement after reports that the White House is blocking Coronavirus Task Force members from testifying before...

In New Letter To Small Business Administration Admin. Carranza, Leader Schumer Requests That SBA Prioritize Audit Of PPP Loans Made To Ashford, Inc. And Its Subsidiaries—Company May Be Exploiting Program To Detriment Of Small Businesses Struggling To Stay A Float Leader Schumer Says Ashford...

Brooklyn, NY – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement on Senate Republicans failing to schedule key bipartisan coronavirus oversight hearings next week requested by Democrats to hold the Trump administration accountable for the federal government’s COVID-19...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night and discussed the dire need for a national testing strategy as well as the  need for the Senate to focus on oversight when it comes back next week. You can watch the interview...

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration is focusing its efforts on bailing out oil companies instead of focusing on helping working Americans and state and local governments:“President Trump...

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today held a press call with Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Kamala Harris (D-CA) to release a report on how COVID-19 disproportionately affects minority communities. You can find the report here. Below is a transcript...

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today on a press call criticized President Trump for invoking the Defense Production Act to keep meatpacking facilities open but not using it to execute a national testing strategy. Earlier today, Leader Schumer and Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-IL)...

Brooklyn, NY – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding Leader McConnell’s decision to reconvene the Senate next week to confirm more unqualified, right-wing judges and protect big businesses over workers:“The GDP just had its biggest drop since the...

Brooklyn, NY – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Ranking Member Bob Menendez (D-NJ), today held a press call with DACA and TPS holders, highlighting the need to protect Dreamers and TPS holders, extend...

In New Letter To Sen. McConnell, Senate Democrats Demand COVID-19-Related Matters And Oversight Of All COVID-Related Legislation Be Senate Focus When Senate Reconvenes May 4th Senate Democrats Say Oversight Hearings Must Include Look At Nation’s Testing Capabilities, Paycheck Protection...

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer joined a press call hosted by AFSCME President Lee Saunders and public service workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus response, expressing the need for additional funding for state and local governments that provide essential services and...

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, urging Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans to immediately begin vigorous oversight hearings of the Trump administration’s response to COVID-19, including hearings on testing and small business lending...

Brooklyn, NY – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today joined Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and 25 colleagues calling on U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students to access...

Brooklyn, NY – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement urging Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans to immediately commence oversight hearings of the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic:“Now that Leader McConnell has decided the Senate...