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Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate moving forward on the NDAA conference report and announced Senators can expect to take votes on the NDAA early next week. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: First, let me thank Chairman...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement on FISA reform legislation: “We appreciate the House’s commitment to extend vital national security authorities under FISA Section 702. Reforming FISA...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the beginning of Hanukkah, and the important lesson it holds on coming together to stand against all forms of hatred and persecution. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Senate Republicans blocking President Biden’s supplemental national security package and the need to find a bipartisan solution to support Israel, Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific, and provide humanitarian aid...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Senate Republicans blocking passage of the Assault Weapons Ban and the need to fight for stronger gun safety laws as the U.S. confronts the scourge of gun violence in America. Senator Schumer also asked...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor after Republicans voted to block the critical national security supplemental package. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: Tonight is a sad night in the history of the Senate and in our country:...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the urgent need to vote yes to advance the national security supplemental. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: The question before us is simple: will Senators rise to defend Western democracy, protect...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the urgent need to pass President Biden’s national security supplemental to aid our friends and allies abroad and reiterated his offer for Republicans to receive a vote on a border proposal at a sixty...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on his request to pass the Assault Weapons Ban this morning to confront the gun violence crisis in America. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Later this morning, I will...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor as Republicans blocked a unanimous consent request to pass the Assault Weapons Ban. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: Here are the facts: the scourge of gun violence in America is a national crisis. The...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the FTC announcing an investigation into Exxon’s merger with Pioneer, following his letter imploring them to do so. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last month, I...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on today’s two bipartisan AI Insight Forum’s dealing with doomsday scenarios and national security respectively. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Today, we’ll continue...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Senate unanimously confirming hundreds of military nominees after Senator Tuberville released his reckless hold on most of the nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Senate unanimously confirming hundreds of military nominees after Senator Tuberville released his reckless hold on most of the nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: Today, hundreds...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launching an investigation into Exxon’s proposed merger with Pioneer. In November, Leader Schumer led a letter with 22 Democratic Senators urging the FTC to...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Vice President Harris casting her 32nd tie-breaking vote in the Senate, the most ever cast by a Vice President. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: Today is historic. Vice President Harris has just...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the imminent need to pass a bipartisan national security supplemental package to provide crucial aid to aid our allies and protect our national security. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on how Senate Democrats will attempt to pass the Assault Weapons Ban tomorrow by unanimous consent in an effort to combat mass shootings and gun deaths in America. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on moving forward with a Senate vote on the urgently needed supplemental package. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: A few moments ago, I filed cloture on a motion to proceed on a shell bill for a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to pass the Assault Weapons Ban to combat against a scourge of mass shootings in the country. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Later this week, I will join my...