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Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding moving to discharge the nomination of Steven Dettelbach to be Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, allowing the full Senate to consider this...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act being signed into law by President Biden later today. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:Today is an important...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of Senate passage of the Honoring Our PACT Act, legislation to help veterans exposed to burn pits during military service. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding today’s hearing of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the US Capitol and MAGA Republicans continuing to embrace the Big Lie,...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s progress towards solidifying the legislative text of the bipartisan gun safety bill. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks:Democrats and Republicans continue negotiations over...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding today’s votes to confirm more of President Biden’s well-qualified judicial and executive nominees. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:We...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding some leading Republican figures continuing to push the false claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 election potentially working to undermine democracy. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding moving closer to passing the Honoring Our PACT Act, legislation to help veterans exposed to burn pits during military service. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Senate’s continued progress towards passing the Honoring Our PACT Act, legislation to help veterans exposed to burn pits during military service. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the House overwhelmingly supporting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which is now headed to President Biden’s desk for signature. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding moving forward with gun safety legislation for the first time in decades following the release of a bipartisan framework that if implemented will help save lives, keep our...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the House vote tonight to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which the Senate passed earlier this year. Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:A few...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the cloture vote on the substitute amendment to the Honoring Our PACT Act, which will help veterans suffering from toxic exposure in the line of duty. Below are...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan gun safety framework, an agreement that has created a path forward for legislation to help save lives, reduce gun violence, and keep our communities safe....

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding next week’s House vote on Senate passed legislation to lower costs and relieve supply chains by reforming unfair shipping practices. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks,...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the House Select Committee holding its first public hearing today on the insurrection of January 6th and Fox News’ decision not to broadcast the hearing. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the ongoing bipartisan talks on legislation to address our nation’s gun violence epidemic. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:This year...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the House Select Committee holding its first public hearing on the insurrection of January 6th and Fox News’ decision not to broadcast the hearing. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding today’s House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing and the urgent need to address our nation’s gun violence epidemic. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding ongoing bipartisan talks on legislation to address our nation’s gun violence epidemic. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:As the Senate’s June work period begins...