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New York, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it was ending collective bargaining agreements with several unions representing its employees, many of whom are vets themselves: “This cruel, anti-vet,...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sent the following letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) asking for a Big Four meeting to discuss a bipartisan path forward to fund...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) led Senate Democrats in introducing legislation to reverse the tax hikes on clean energy Republicans passed in their “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” which would raise energy...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate passing bipartisan funding bills last night and urging Senate Republicans to continue working on appropriations in good faith rather than killing bipartisan cooperation or caving to Trump...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a media availability to address Donald Trump’s failed negotiations, as Senate Republicans jet off to August Recess without extracting any concessions on additional nominees or expedited process. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s historically flawed nominees, and the need for there to be a historic level of scrutiny for them. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: I just listened to...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following the bipartisan passage of three key funding bills, highlighting their support for farmers, veterans, and security, and urging continued cooperation on the remaining appropriations measures....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s gross misuse of presidential power to try to rewrite history by forcing the Smithsonian to remove him from the impeachment exhibit at the American History Museum. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s chaotic tariffs and fake trade deals, which have slowed job growth and raised prices on American familes. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: This...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trumps’ tariffs and trade deals, which are announced at a whim, and in reality will raise costs on American families and the working class. 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 after the Trump administration admitted to their backdoor plans to privatize Social Security through the creation of “Trump accounts” that Republicans passed in their “Big, Ugly Betrayal,” and Democrats’...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the potential merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, which would ultimately lead to dangerous consolidation and monopoly power. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a press conference ahead of Donald Trump’s imposed August 1st tariff deadline, exposing how devastating and destabilizing these tariffs will be on the economy and the American people. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the lack of clarity and cohesion in the Trump administration’s policy with China, which undermines our national security. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: If...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on the Senate vote on the resolutions of disapproval on aid to Israel.   “The humanitarian crisis in Gaza—devastating levels of hunger, starvation, suffering, and death—is heartbreaking and...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn Trump’s chaotic so-called trade deals for increasing costs on American families and small businesses. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:   Just about an hour...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid to condemn Republicans’ attacks on Americans’ healthcare and reaffirm Democrats’ commitment to fighting to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led Senate Democrats in introducing new legislation that would repeal the devastating healthcare cuts that the Senate Republicans passed in the “Big, Ugly Betrayal” and permanently extend the ACA premium tax credits.   After...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a press conference after invoking a Congressional authority called the “Rule of Five,” alongside all Democrats on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which compels the Department of Justice and FBI...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to announce he and Senate Democrats will introduce a bill to reverse Republicans’ healthcare cuts passed in the “Big, Ugly Betrayal” as Medicare and Medicaid celebrate 60 years since becoming law. Below...