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Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Representative Grace Meng (D-NY), and Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ)  outlined their efforts to pass legislation to address the rise of hate crimes and...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding President Biden’s infrastructure and jobs plan that would build on the historic American Rescue Plan and solidify our recovery. 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 regarding the need for the Senate to respond to the wave of Anti-Asian hate crimes by passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and on the Senate continuing its work to confirm President Biden’s...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the tragic death of Officer William Evans and his upcoming memorial service. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:The Senate returns to session in...

TWITTERFACEBOOK ARIZONAKTAR News: Sen. Sinema Holds Roundtable With Hard-Hit Arizona Business Owners. “U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona hosted a roundtable Monday with restaurant and event venue owners who are still licking their financial wounds and seeking assistance when it comes to...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement supporting the Biden administration’s announcement on steps to combat gun violence and his commitment to putting gun violence prevention legislation on the Senate floor:“The actions...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement after yesterday’s attack at the Capitol and the tragic death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans:“Yesterday’s attack at the Capitol, which resulted in the death of U.S....

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the tragic death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans from injuries he sustained during an attack at the U.S. Capitol:“I’m heartbroken for the family and loved ones of...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the March jobs report which showed the U.S. added 916,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate fell to 6 percent:“If the American Rescue Plan could lead to these numbers,...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan. The American Jobs Plan addresses key areas for investment to improve our nation’s infrastructure and fight climate change, and includes key...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today issued the following statement on the release of President Biden’s first round of judicial nominations and said the Senate will work to quickly confirm these qualified nominees:“The Senate will work quickly to confirm...

Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Angus King (I-ME), and Ed Markey (D-MA) lead their colleagues in the Senate, along with Representative Diane DeGette (D-CO) leading her colleagues in the House, in introducing a...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the important work completed in first few weeks of the 117th Congress and previewed the agenda for the next work period. 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 upcoming confirmation vote of Dr. Rachel Levine for Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services. She will be the first openly transgender official ever confirmed by the...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the plague of gun violence in our country and the need to act. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:A week ago, the nation reeled in horror as a...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today delivered remarks at the Senate Rules Committee hearing on S.1., the For The People Act, a top priority in this Congress that will strengthen American democracy. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington, D.C. –  U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced, today, that he will recommend three exceptional attorneys to serve as the United States Attorneys in the Southern, Eastern and Western District offices. Schumer will forward the names of Damian Williams for the Southern District, Breon...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the tragic shooting in Boulder, Colorado last night and the need to address the epidemic of gun violence that continues to steal innocent lives with alarming regularity. Below are...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the surge in violent attacks against the Asian-American community and the Senate’s responsibility to bring legislation to the floor to address COVID-related hate crimes and...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need for the Senate to act this week to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:In addition to...