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CNN Money: “One Of Wall Street's Favorite Tools Could Be Deepening The Growing Chasm Between America's Rich And Poor.” Houston Chronicle: “Little Evidence That The Corporate Tax Benefits Are Finding Their Way To Employees.”  Economist At Mizuho Securities: “You’re Not Going To Get The...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the president’s meeting yesterday with the NRA. "President Trump should go with his instincts, not the clarion and destructive call of the NRA. He knows instinctively that this is the right thing to...

Yesterday, Senate Democrats released aSpecial Reportshowing that following the passage of the GOP Tax Scam bill, corporations have spent more than $200 billion on corporate share buybacks, overwhelmingly benefitting corporate executives and wealthy shareholders while the middle class is left...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke regarding Democratic priorities on gun safety legislation. Below are his remarks which can also be viewedHere:I’m sure many of you in this room and many Americans around the country watched the president’s meeting on gun violence...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s meeting on gun safety:“I want to commend the president for going far beyond the Fix NICS bill. The president’s comments indicate that he supports universal background checks and even...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding gun safety legislation, President Putin’s efforts to interfere in American elections, and judicial nominations.  Below are his remarks which can also be viewedHere:Thank you, Madam President. Now,...

In the wake of the GOP Tax Scam, major corporations have authorized $200 billion in buyback schemes – money that overwhelmingly goes into the pockets of wealthy shareholders and corporate executives. In fact, 84% of stocks are owned by the top ten percent of Americans. These share buybacks...

After Horrific School Shooting In Florida, President Trump Said That He Would Be Pushing “Strongly Comprehensive Background Checks” To Prevent Future Massacres – Senate Dems Urge Him To Keep His Word By Supporting Legislation To Close Loopholes In Background Check SystemIn New Letter To President...

Only one more Republican Senator needed to overturn FCC decision and pass resolution in the SenateWashington (February 27, 2018) – On the Net Neutrality National Day of Action, Senate and House Democrats introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Federal Communications...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding gun safety legislation, net neutrality and the GOP tax bill. Below are his remarks which can also be viewedHere: Mr. President, after Columbine, Sandy Hook, Charleston, Orlando, Las Vegas, and too many...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding gun safety legislation and Congress’ opportunity to restore net neutrality. Below are his remarks which can also be viewedHere:Mr. President, in the wake of the horrific shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding gun safety legislation:“Democrats are pleased to hear that the president recognizes the need to strengthen the Fix NICS bill. If all Congress does in response to the Parkland shooting is to pass the...

Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2018 Established the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans & the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today announced the Senate...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement on the release of the Schiff memo:“The Democratic memo makes clear that Chairman Nunes cherry-picked and distorted information from sensitive intelligence to sow discord and undermine our nation's premier law...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s lack of leadership on DACA and gun safety:“It’s clear to everyone but President Trump that it was he who forced the DACA issue when he ended the program. Democrats have been...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s continued embrace of NRA-backed proposals to arm teachers:“Not surprised the NRA reeled President Trump back in. Just amazed at how fast it happened.”###

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the NRA’s influence over President Trump and congressional Republicans on gun safety:“The NRA is once again spewing pathetic, out of touch ideas, blaming everything but guns. In the past, even after...

Senators Klobuchar & Schumer Release Senate Democrats’ Letter To Director Of National Intelligence Dan Coats And Secretary Of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, Urging Them To Provide The People On The Front Lines Of Our Democratic Process With The Information & Tools Needed To Combat...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator ChuckSchumer today released the following statement regarding gun safety proposals and legislation:  “Republicans in Congress and in the White House, led by President Trump, have held fast to the belief that better laws won’t curb the epidemic of gun...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the administration’s latest attempt at undermining the Affordable Care Act.  “Since day one, the Trump administration playbook on health care has been to sabotage the marketplaces, jack up costs...