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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement today in response to the former Defense Secretary James Mattis’ rebuke of President Trump:“That Secretary Mattis, someone who President Trump used to hail as “Mad Dog Mattis”, felt so strongly the need...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today took to the Senate floor with Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to attempt to immediately pass the House-passed Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act to extend the program’s loan forgiveness deadline and add more...

Schumer Rebukes Senate GOP Blocking Resolution To Condemn President Trump’s Unconstitutional Attacks On Peaceful Protesters In Lafayette Square And Reiterates Demand That Leader McConnell Put Law Enforcement Reform Legislation On Senate Floor Before Fourth Of JulyWashington, D.C. – U.S. Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today appeared on MSNBC’s All In With Chris Hayes and rebuked Senate Republicans for blocking a resolution that would condemn President Trump’s unconstitutional attack on peaceful protestors. Below is a transcript of the interview:Chris...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today made a unanimous consent request to immediately pass a resolution expressing the sense that the constitutional rights of Americans must be respected; that violence and looting are unlawful and unacceptable; and that Congress...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s unconstitutional order to tear gas peaceful protesters for a photo-op and called for the Defense Department’s Inspector General to investigate the use of military resources against American...

Washington, D.C. –Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Trump tear-gassed peaceful protestors following a press conference in which he ordered troops to “dominate the streets”:“Across our country, Americans are protesting for an...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the killing of George Floyd, the need for bold action on systemic racism and demanded Leader McConnell to put a law enforcement reform bill on the Senate floor before the Fourth of July. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement today in response to reporting on the latest unemployment numbers:“The cost of Republican inaction grows every day. More than 100,000 Americans have lost their lives and the number that have filed for...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement today after the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration announced they will set aside $10 billion for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to participate in the Paycheck...

Washington, D.C. – Led by United States Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), 39 Members of Congress wrote the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ahead of the upcoming hurricane season in the Caribbean, seeking answers to how FEMA is preparing...

Schumer, Young, Khanna, Gallagher Push ‘Endless Frontier Act’ To Increase Investments In Discovery, Creation, And Commercialization Of Critical Tech To Preserve America’s Global Leadership Into The Middle Of The 21st CenturyBipartisan, Bicameral ‘Endless Frontier Act’ Proposes Expansion Of National...

In Letter To SBA Administrator Carranza and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, Sens. Schumer, Cardin, Shaheen And Murray Led Senate Democrats In Calling For An End to Ideologically-Based Attacks On Health Care Providers; Senators Express Deep Concern With Conservative Media Reports That SBA Is Pressuring...

“While Mitch McConnell is trying to slow-walk the next relief package, claiming that he hasn’t yet, quote, ‘felt the urgency of acting immediately,’ the reality is that the folks I’m hearing from aren’t having any trouble feeling that urgency,” said Senator Duckworth (D-IL). “And I don’t know...

Schumer Also Requests President Trump To Half Staff Flags To Honor Lives Lost When COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 100,000  Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Senate Republicans’ focus on right-wing conspiracy theories instead of addressing...

Schumer Also Says Trump’s Celebration Of 1.5 Million Positive COVID-19 Tests Is Sick And An Insult To Every American Who Has Lost A Loved One To Evil DiseaseWashington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor calling on Senate Republicans to drop their focus on right-wing...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement following his phone conversation with Brian Miller, President Trump’s nominee to be inspector general for pandemic recovery:“Having a genuine watchdog to oversee the Trump administration’s use...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. He also discussed how Senate Republicans are pushing right-wing conspiracy theories instead of...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer tonight appeared on MSNBC and called President Trump’s announcement that he takes the unproven drug, hydroxychloroquine, reckless and says that Trump’s firing of inspectors general shows his aversion to truth. Below is a transcript of the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor calling on Senate Republicans to drop their focus on right-wing conspiracy theories and instead pursue bipartisan talks to address the public health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus. He also condemned the...