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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor after Senate Republicans introduced their coronavirus response plan, demanding that any bill put American workers first. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:I'm glad now that the...

Washington, D.C.  – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following joint statement regarding their vision for new legislation to aid those suffering in response to the coronavirus pandemic:“House and Senate Democrats are united in our commitment to...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, outlining Senate Democrats’ priorities for a third coronavirus response package and demanding that any plan puts American workers first. Senator Schumer also detailed the need for a “Marshall Plan” for our public health...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and discussed the need for a Marshall Plan to combat the growing coronavirus crisis. Below is a transcript of the interview:Mika Brzezinski: Let's bring in Senate Minority Leader, Democrat Chuck Schumer...

 Sens. Schumer, Murray, Brown, And Warren’s New Proposal Would Provide Immediate, Much-Needed Relief To Federal Student Loan Borrowers Through Minimum $10K In Student Loan Payments New Proposal Would Authorize Congress To Make Monthly Payments On Behalf Of Borrowers For Duration Of...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today appeared on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 and discussed the need for a Marshall Plan to combat the growing coronavirus crisis. Below is a transcript of the interview:Anderson Cooper: Joining us now Senate Minority Leader and New Yorker,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, urging the Senate to immediately pass the House coronavirus bill and pass additional legislation to address the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on Americans’ health and the economy. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke at a press conference, calling for at least $750 billion in federal funds to wage war against the coronavirus and the economic crisis facing Americans. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:Okay, thank you all for...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, laying out Senate Democrats’ proposal of at least $750 billion to wage war against the coronavirus and the economic crisis facing Americans. Senator Schumer also urged his Senate colleagues to pass the House-passed...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, calling for swift passage of the House-passed coronavirus legislation and announcing that Senate Democrats will lay out a further proposal of at least $750 billion to wage war against the coronavirus and the economic...

New York, NY – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered the following remarks at a press conference in New York City to discuss the House-Passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act and urge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pass the bill as is immediately in the Senate....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the new agreement on the coronavirus relief legislation:“I'm extremely pleased that the ‘Families First Coronavirus Response Act’ includes the people-focused initiatives Speaker Pelosi and I...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to President Trump declaring coronavirus a national emergency:“I'm pleased the president heeded our calls to invoke the Stafford Act to extend vital financial assistance to help keep...

“Democrats understand the urgency of this moment in no uncertain terms—and we are going to work to do everything we can, as fast as we can, to protect you, your loved ones, and all our communities,” said Senator Murray (D-WA). “We are in this together, and we will get through it...

Washington, D.C.—Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) delivered the below remarks ahead of Senate Democrats’ effort to pass legislation to provide paid sick leave, emergency unemployment insurance, and additional Medicaid...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor urging his Senate colleagues to reject the nomination of James Danly to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Today, the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s address to the nation on the coronavirus outbreak and his administration’s failure to adequately make coronavirus test kits available across the United States. Senator Schumer...

Washington, D.C.  – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following joint statement after President Trump delivered an address to the nation on the coronavirus outbreak: “We have a public health crisis in this country and the best way to help...

In New Letter, Senators Schumer,  Murray, And Peters Lead 36 Senate Dems in Urging President Trump To Immediately Consider Disaster Declarations  That Allow FEMA To Utilize $40+ Billion Disaster Relief Fund To Aid State And Local Gov’ts Responding To Coronavirus Outbreak The...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke at a press conference announcing a new economic and community relief proposal to help states with coronavirus outbreaks. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: I’m proud to be joined by my...