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Washington, D.C.–Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan agreement to take default off the table and protect the U.S. economy. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Three days ago, President Biden...

Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent the following Dear Colleague letter inviting Democratic Senators to join a 6:30 PM briefing call with White House staff to discuss the deal to avert economic catastrophe, protect American families, and avoid default. *** May 28,...

Washington, D.C.–Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) announcing he will not seek re-election after a successful four terms in office: “Tom Carper has been a conscientious, hardworking, honorable, and effective...

Washington, D.C.– Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the significant legislation and nominations the Senate has recently advanced. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: As I mentioned earlier, negotiations continue making progress. As...

Washington, D.C.– Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor after yesterday’s meeting on emerging bipartisan comprehensive AI legislation. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, I met with a bipartisan...

Washington, D.C.– Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the bipartisan progress being made and the importance of avoiding default. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: All week long, both sides have kept talking...

Washington, D.C.– Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on continued Senate Democrat efforts to fill vacancies in our judiciary with qualified and diverse candidates. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Today will...

Washington, D.C.– Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to pass bipartisan legislation to avoid catastrophic default following yesterday’s White House meeting with President Biden and Congressional leadership. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C.– Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Senate Democrat efforts to continue to fill vacancies in our judiciary with qualified and diverse candidates. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last...

Washington, D.C.–Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the Senate Banking Committee’s hearing examining the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: As...

Washington, D.C.–Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the serious danger posed by default ahead of this afternoon’s White House meeting with President Biden and Congressional leadership. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington, D.C.–Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the serious danger posed by default ahead of this afternoon’s White House meeting with President Biden and Congressional leadership. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington, D.C.–Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor highlighting recent progress on confirming judicial nominees in the Senate and applauding the work of Bradley Garcia who the Senate will consider to sit on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals later...

Washington, D.C.–Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) refusing to denounce white supremacy in the military and blocking military promotions. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Over...

Washington, D.C.– Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need to avoid catastrophic first-ever default. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: As Democrats continue upholding our responsibility to preserve the full faith and credit of the...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on EPA's Clean Air Act Rule: “The Biden Administration has taken a bold step forward today and made our future brighter and air cleaner for generations to come. The EPA’s Clean Air Act Rule would prevent...

Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent the following Dear Colleague letter on the catastrophic impact of a first-ever default across all aspects of American society and imploring Republicans to take default off the table.   ***   May 12, 2023   Dear Colleague: Earlier...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on a productive week in the Senate, making progress on judicial nominees, rail safety, SAFE Banking, and PBM reform. As Democrats here in the Senate work to continue to avoid...

Washington, DC. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following joint statement. Schumer, Wyden and Booker are coauthors of...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate’s progress this week on executive and judicial nominations, the Railway Safety Act, the SAFE Banking Act and vital health legislation. Below are Senator Schumer’s...