Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) today released the following statement on Democrats’ Medicaid Day of Action:
“Across the country Democrats are leading the fight to oppose the largest Medicaid cut in American...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper this evening to discuss the Senate passage of the government funding bill and avoiding a painful shutdown.
Jake Tapper: Senator, thanks so much for joining us. So, Leader Schumer, you just voted...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement after Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Doug Collins announced plans to cut 15% of the department’s workforce. Leader Schumer’s remarks on the topic can be viewed here:
“Slashing nearly 80,000 VA staff...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate voting on bipartisan legislation that will fix a funding issue in the continuing resolution, in order to support D.C. firefighters, law enforcement, and teachers. Below are Senator...
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on his decision to choose to vote for cloture to advance the Republican continuing resolution to prevent a catastrophic shutdown and prevent Donald Trump from eviscerating the federal government further....
03.13.2025
Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On Avoiding A Devastating Shutdown That Would Empower Trump And Musk
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on avoiding a shutdown that would harm the American people and grant the Trump administration and Elon Musk more power over government spending. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...