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Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the importance of passing a comprehensive COVID bill that actually meets the needs of the American people. Senator Schumer also urged Republican leader Mitch McConnell to come to the table to...

Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need to accept President-elect Joe Biden as the next president of the United States. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Instead of...

Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need to reject the nomination of Judy Shelton to the Federal Reserve Board.  Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Tomorrow, the Senate...

Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor, regarding the urgent need to pass a coronavirus relief bill for the American people. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: COVID-19, as we know...

Washington, D.C. – President-elect Joe Biden spoke with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.  The president-elect thanked them for their congratulations and expressed his commitment to uniting the country after a hard-fought campaign. The president-elect,...

Washington, D.C.— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today at a press conference spoke about the importance of coming together to find a solution to the Covid-19 pandemic and the Republicans’ failure to recognize the results of the election. A transcript can be found below:This is a...

Washington, D.C. –Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) today issued the following joint statement on the Supreme Court hearing of the Trump-Republican backed lawsuit to strip away health care protections from millions of Americans during a global...

Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Republican Party’s failure to accept the results of the election and how it is making the American people lose faith in our democracy. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Veterans Day and the importance of recognizing and honoring our heroes. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Tomorrow, we will all proudly...

Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor about the need for a comprehensive coronavirus relief bill that meets the needs of the American people.  Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: On...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader-elect Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today announced the Senate Democratic Leadership for the 117th Congress following Senate Democratic leadership elections. “I am humbled to be chosen by my colleagues to continue leading Senate Democrats as we...

Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the election of President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Senator Schumer also outlined the need to pass a strong, comprehensive COVID-relief bill that meets the...

“It's the greatest economic crisis in 75 years, the greatest healthcare crisis in 100 years,” said Leader Schumer. “We need something that meets that, that rises to that occasion and meets the moment, and we will fight for it.”Washington, D.C. – As COVID-19 cases continue to climb, reaching a record...

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement in response to the GDP report on the third quarter of 2020: “Today’s GDP report provides some good news and some bad news. “The good news is that the...

Senators Schumer, Wyden And Brown Call For Information About President Trump’s Potential Financial Conflicts Of Interest With China, One Of America’s Competitors And Adversaries Schumer, Wyden, And Brown Write To The Trump Organization’s Executive VP And CLO For Answers On How The President’s...

Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:Today, Monday, October 26, 2020, will go...

Plan Will Put Senators, Staff, And Capitol Hill Workforce At Risk For Absolutely No Benefit – VP’s Presence Is Entirely Ceremonial And Non-Essential   Despite Close Contact With COVID-19 Positive Aides, The VP Will Reportedly Continue With His ScheduleWashington,...

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 25, 2020 CONTACT:  Alex Nguyen (Schumer), press@schumer.senate.govSchumer Floor Remarks On Senate Republicans Ignoring The Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic In Their Rush Confirm Judge Barrett To The Supreme Court Days Before A Presidential Election...

For Immediate Release:Date: October 24, 2020 In A Mad Rush To Confirm Judge Barrett To The Supreme Court To Strike Down The Affordable Care Act, Senate Republicans Block Consideration Of Coronavirus Relief, Protections For Pre-Existing Conditions, Support For Veterans And Other Critical...

Washington, D.C. — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor about Senate Republicans ramming through a Supreme Court Justice days before a presidential election and after 50 million Americans have already voted while ignoring essential legislation that would...