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Washington, D.C. – Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi issued this statement in advance of Wednesday’s meeting with the White House on a $2 trillion infrastructure plan: “Three weeks ago, we were pleased to have had a productive meeting with the President, during which he agreed to a...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after a meeting with Congressional leaders and Trump administration officials to discuss budget caps negotiations: “Democrats are committed to working on a...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Republicans’ assault on women’s reproductive rights and the need for the Trump administration to stay strong against China. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: Now Madam...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor recognizing two late Senate staffers that regretfully passed over the weekend, disaster relief negotiations, the recent abortion ban passed in Alabama and Republican attempts to strip women of their reproductive...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding reports of an agreement with Canada and Mexico to end U.S.-imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports: “I have always said that we should be focusing our efforts on China, not on Mexico,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the House’s passage of Legislation Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions: “The American people want us to protect their health care and lower their costs, and today, the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Trump administration’s new immigration reform plan, which is not a serious attempt at immigration reform, the need for defense and intelligence chiefs to testify publicly on the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor and called for Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dunford to testify publicly before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Iran by the end of the week. I return to the floor this...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the observation of Peace Officers Memorial Day, Republican judges, the need for disaster relief funding for all American citizens, Alabama’s inhumane abortion bill, demanding  President Trump...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding The New York Time’s report that the Trump administration may send “as many as 120,000 troops to the Middle East should Iran attack American forces or accelerate work on nuclear weapons,”...

While The Trump Administration Implements Policies That Exacerbate Issues At The Border And Ignore The Root Causes Of Migration In the First Place, Senate Dems Reintroduce Legislation That Would Provide A Coordinated Regional Response To Effectively Manage The Endemic Violence And Humanitarian...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need for Secretary Pompeo to warn Russia that interference in our elections will not be tolerated in his upcoming meeting with President Putin, Senator McConnell turning the Senate into a legislative...

On The Heels Of Special Counsel Mueller’s Report, Which Documented An Insidious Disinformation Campaign Against The Wellspring Of Our Democracy — Our Elections, Leader Schumer Urges Pompeo In New Letter To Tell Putin In Their Tuesday Meeting In Sochi That Any Attempt To Interfere In U.S. Elections...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding gun safety in the wake of the Highlands Ranch school shooting in Colorado, President Trump’s unfair treatment of Puerto Rico, and the role of dark money in blocking progress on climate change. Below...

The Legislation Would Back Women And Minority-Owned Businesses Participating In Marijuana Economy And Invest In Research To Fully Understand Effects Of Marijuana On Highway Safety And Public Health  The Legislation Would Also Authorize New Grant Program To Provide Incentives For States And...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the passing of Robert Pear, Leader McConnell’s refusal to bring important election security legislation to the floor following the release of the Mueller Report, making the Senate a legislative...

DECEMBER 2016: THE WASHINGTON POST REPORTS THAT MCCONNELL CHALLENGED EFFORT TO ALERT PUBLIC TO THREAT OF RUSSIAN ELECTION HACKING “In September, during a secret briefing for congressional leaders, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) voiced doubts about the veracity of the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Leader McConnell’s whitewashing of the Mueller report and his refusal to act on election security and other pressing issues, turning the Senate into a legislative graveyard, and President...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this joint statement after Senator McConnell’s declaration on the Senate Floor that the Mueller Report is "case closed": “Senator McConnell’s declaration of ‘case closed’ is...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Senator Enzi’s (R-WY) decision not to seek re-election, the need for Special Counsel Mueller to testify without delay, and the need for disaster relief funding for all Americans affected by natural...