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Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor about the critical work the Senate must complete during December’s packed schedule, including confirming President Biden’s nominations, bipartisan government funding legislation, the NDAA, and a disaster...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the letter sent to Senator John Thune (R-SD), urging Senate Republicans to uphold and protect the Senate’s constitutional duty to provide advice and consent in the 119th Congress. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent the following letter to Senator John Thune (R-SD), incoming Republican Senate Leader, reiterating Senate Democrats commitment to their constitutional duty to provide advice and consent for all of the incoming president’s nominations and...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Israel and Hezbollah reaching a ceasefire agreement: “This is a good deal for Israel and the region that will ensure Israelis can return to their homes in the North and protects Israel’s security...

Once again the ICC has shown its blatant anti Israel bias. Israel has every right to defend itself against murderous terror by Hamas and other hateful entities and the US will continue to support Israel right to self-defense. I condemn and reject the ICC’s harmful action.

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the important work that must be done before the end of the year. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: When the Senate returns after Thanksgiving, Senators can expect a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate continued focus on confirming President Biden’s well-qualified judicial nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last night, the Senate stayed late to...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate continued focus on confirming President Biden’s well-qualified judicial nominees, including this morning’s vote to confirm Rebecca Pennell as District Judge for the Eastern District of...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on GlobalFoundries finalizing a $1.5 billion award, enabling them to expand manufacturing and create high paying jobs, thanks to the bipartisan Chips and Science Act. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – Leader Schumer announces that GlobalFoundries will expand their current fab, build a new, state-of-the-art second manufacturing facility in Malta, New York, and modernize their Vermont facility. GlobalFoundries will invest more than $13 billion over the next ten years, adding...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for Congress to work in a bipartisan way to approve disaster relief funding and replenish vital aid programs. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate continuing to execute one of its core functions by confirming President Biden’s well-qualified judicial nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Today,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Senate Democrats continuing their work to confirm President Biden’s well-qualified judicial nominees this week including today’s vote to confirm Embry Kidd to be Circuit Court Judge for the Eleventh...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for Congress to work in a bipartisan way to fund the government, pass the NDAA, and approve disaster relief funding. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: In...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on need to continue prioritizing bipartisanship in the Senate. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, our Republican colleagues officially decided who will lead...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to approve funding, pass vital bipartisan legislation including funding the government, the NDAA and confirming well-qualified judges. 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 congratulating Senator John Thune (R-SD) on being elected as the new Republican Leader of the Senate, and stressed the importance of bipartisan cooperation moving forward. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor about the antisemitic bullying and intimidation that has taken place at the University of Rochester. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, students, faculty, staff...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the welcoming the six new Democratic senators-elect for the 119th Congress. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, I had the wonderful opportunity to formally...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to approve funding, pass vital legislation including the NDAA and confirm well-qualified judges. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: The Senate comes back into...