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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to defend Senate Democrats’ decision last week to vote against advancing the GENIUS Act, criticizing the Majority for attempting to force a vote on an unfinished bill and emphasizing the importance of...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the latest reports of a luxury 747 being gifted to Donald Trump by the Qatari royal family, and the lack of any response from Republicans on the issue. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following the release of Edan Alexander, who was brutally held by Hamas for almost 600 days, and continuing his calls to bring all the hostages home. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s “deal” with China, which does nothing to alleviate costs on American families and workers. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Early this morning, it was...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity. Leader Schumer first met with Edan Alexander’s family in Israel on October 15, 2023, photos attached.       ...

Washington, D.C. – Last night, Republicans released their plan to rip healthcare away from millions of Americans, making it the largest Medicaid cut in history. Their plan would force hospitals and nursing homes to the brink of closure, decimate state budgets and leave American families scrambling....

New York, N.Y. - Today, Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called on Secretary Duffy to immediately fix the situation at Newark Airport, which could be improved quickly, including swapping old tech responsible for ongoing and dangerous ATC blackouts with tech available to FAA from within agency.  With...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senate and House Democrats filed an amicus brief with the DC Circuit Court in a lawsuit brought forth after President Trump illegally fired staff at the CFPB. Leader Schumer, 45 members of the...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the ongoing air traffic control issues affecting New York/Newark airspace and the need for immediate federal action: “Enough is enough. The connection between New York air space and...

New York N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after Donald Trump fired Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress: “Donald Trump’s decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden is the latest foray in his relentless campaign to dismantle the guardrails of our...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to call out Republicans for their budget plans that are deeply unpopular with the American people. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: The Republicans right now are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to bring attention to the sloppy and reckless the budget proposed by the Trump administration, which cuts funding to programs necessary for average Americans to stay afloat. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to introduce legislation, alongside Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD), requiring retailers to display the precise amount that tariffs are increasing the prices of their products. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on President Trump’s new supposed “trade deal” between the United States and the United Kingdom, warning that Trump’s record shows he cannot be trusted and the deal is likely to be built on quicksand....

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to address the disturbing rise of antisemitism in the United States, highlighting a new report from the Anti-Defamation League that reveals a sharp increase in antisemitic attacks, particularly targeting...

Washington, D.C. – Following the release of President Trump’s budget proposal, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) highlighted the most alarming cuts, which are drastic and wide-ranging. Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) highlighted how the Trump administration’s budget...

Washington, D.C. – Leader Schumer released the following statement warning Senate Republicans of the dangers of voting to confirm “Mr. Slash-and-Burn” Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration: “The nomination of Mr. Slash-and-Burn Bisignano is DOGE by another name. He is the last...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to denounce the budget proposed by the Trump administration. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: A few months into Donald Trump’s second term, Americans are getting a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor condemning Republican efforts to undermine Social Security ahead of today's confirmation vote for Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration, warning that his confirmation would be a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor after calling on the Office of the Inspector General at the FAA to conduct a full investigation into recent delays and disruptions at Newark Airport. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also...