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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump falling short of his trade deal promise to make 90 deals in 90 days, adding to his list of broken promises to the American people. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on his opposition to confirming Bryan Bedford as the Administrator of the FAA, due to his callous disregard for safety protocols like the 1,500-hour rule. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the immediate and devastating consequences of Donald Trump and Senate Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Bill,” highlighting new reports of rural hospital closures and warning that the bill’s deep...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the nomination of Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and his unwillingness to commit to supporting the 1,500 hour rule. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor calling on the Trump administration to refill critical positions after President Trump’s plan to drastically reduce the VA workforce forced tens of thousands of highly-skilled workers to leave their...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to express condolences for the tragedy in Texas and call for President Trump to back off threats to eliminate FEMA. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Today, the Senate’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the Republicans’ rescissions package, warning that it would undermine bipartisanship, devastate critical programs, and betray commitments made to the American people. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent the following letter to Senate Democrats following the passage of the “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” which will gut food assistance, slash healthcare, and kill millions of jobs. Leader Schumer also warns Senate Democrats to brace for...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today sent the following letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Acting Inspector General Duane Townsend, demanding an immediate investigation on whether staff cuts made the tragic loss of life during Texas’ flooding worse.   Today, Senate...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following final passage of the “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” an unprecedented tax break for billionaires that will devastate American families. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: Today, Senate Republicans...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) delivered remarks and responded to media inquiries at a press conference following Senate Republicans’ final vote to pass their “Big, Ugly Betrayal”—a bill that slashes healthcare and food assistance for millions to fund a massive tax...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke with Lawrence O'Donnell on The Last Word to discuss how Democrats are standing strong as Republicans fall apart over the “Big, Ugly Betrayal.” Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: Lawrence O'Donnell: Senator Schumer, thank...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke to press about Republican delays and Senate Democrats’ amendments to the “Big, Ugly Bill.” Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: Leader Schumer: I think they're stalling. They don't have a bill. They're delaying. They're...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after it was announced that Republicans’ plans to dramatically cut Planned Parenthood’s funding was allowed into the reconciliation legislation, but Democrats succeeded in lowering the statute from ten...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor before the vote on Republicans’ budget gimmick for the “Big, Ugly Betrayal” – Current Policy Baseline – urging his colleagues to not obscure the true cost of these billionaire giveaways. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on his amendment that would ensure the cost of healthcare for working people and families wouldn’t go up in order to fund tax cuts for billionaires, and urged Senate Republicans to vote affirmatively for...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Senate Republicans choosing to proceed with their disastrous bill, that would slash taxes for billionaires at the cost of programs like SNAP and Medicaid, justifying this move with non-existent,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” which will kill millions of jobs, gut healthcare for over 16 million Americans, and take food off families’ tables. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: I thank my colleagues...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democrats, all who once led the Budget Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor and raised parliamentary inquiries in regards to Senate Republicans using creative math to push their “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” confirming with Senate rulemakers that the tactic Republicans will...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor as the Senate begins to debate the “Big, Ugly Bill,” which will gut critical programs, explode the debt by $3.3 trillion and skyrocket costs for Americans. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: First, let...