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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor in support of The Heroes Act, House Democrats’ new, urgently-needed emergency coronavirus relief legislation to help Americans suffering from the current health and economic crisis. Senator Schumer also spoke regarding...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor urging that the Senate focus on a big, bold plan to help Americans suffering from the current health and economic crisis and called for a nationwide expansion of testing. Senator Schumer also spoke regarding Leader...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor urging that the Senate focus on a big, bold plan to help Americans suffering from the current health and economic crisis and called for a nationwide expansion of testing. He also demanded that Education Secretary Betsy...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor to push for a big and bold plan to help Americans through the struggling economy, calling on the Trump administration to immediately and significantly expand coronavirus testing and contact tracing as part of a national,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the nomination of Justin Walker to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals and demanded Leader McConnell to focus on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic instead of his focus on right-wing nominees. Senator Schumer also...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today took to the Senate floor with Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to attempt to immediately pass legislation for desperately-needed oversight of the new small business lending program. Sen. Marco...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the nominations of Rep. Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence and Brian Miller to be the Special Inspector General of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. Senator Schumer also called on...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, demanding that the Senate focus on aiding and overseeing coronavirus pandemic response efforts, including a comprehensive national testing strategy. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, announcing the interim coronavirus legislation that invests in desperately-needed testing and supports and protects hospitals and small businesses. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:In the...

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today held a press call, announcing that Senate Democrats will propose the COVID-19 “Heroes Fund,” a provision of pandemic premium pay to reward, retain, and recruit essential workers. Below is a transcript of Leader Schumer’s opening...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor in advance of the passage of the historic bipartisan coronavirus response legislation that puts workers and the health of Americans first. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:The...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, outlining the bipartisan agreement for coronavirus response legislation that puts workers and the health of the American people first. Senator Schumer also explained significant improvements made to the bill following...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, announcing a bipartisan agreement for coronavirus response legislation that puts workers and the public health of Americans first. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:After five days of...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor to provide an update regarding ongoing negotiations for Phase 3 of the coronavirus response legislation and outlined Democratic priorities, including a Marshall Plan for hospitals and putting workers and people first....

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor to provide an update on the ongoing coronavirus legislative response negotiations. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:The Senate is going to adjourn shortly, but that doesn't...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor to outline Democratic priorities during ongoing negotiations for Phase 3 Coronavirus response legislation. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:I want to provide everyone with an update...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor to provide an update on Coronavirus response legislation negotiations and outline Democratic priorities for Phase 3 legislation. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:Negotiations on...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, urging that any Senate legislation to address the coronavirus outbreak addresses the public health needs of Americans and puts workers first. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:The...

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. – 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...