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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Democratic priorities that hope to be achieved during year end spending negotiations. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here: Mr. President, last week, the House and Senate passed a short-term...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the attempted terrorist attack in New York City, the fitness of recent judicial nominees, and the Treasury Department’s analysis of the Republican tax plan. Below are his remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding progress on a budget deal, the DREAM Act, protecting the integrity of Special Counsel Mueller, and the Republican tax bill. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: Congressional negotiators...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the consequences of the Republican tax bill and the urgency surrounding the need to reach a budget agreement. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here: Mr. President, even as my Republican...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the passage of the Republican tax bill and the need for a bipartisan budget agreement. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: Madam President, in the early hours of Saturday morning, under...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the government funding bill and the consequences of the Republican tax bill. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here: Madam President, before I address the issue of taxes, let me address...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the secrecy behind the creation of the  Republican tax bill and the future consequences of the bill on the middle class. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here: Mr. President, later...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need for bipartisanship on tax reform and the consequences of the Republican tax plan on the middle class. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: Now first, before I get to my main issue...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding his cancelled meeting with President Trump, the Republican tax bill and the DC Circuit Court Nomination. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: I want to thank my friend, former roommate and...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding the year-end Congressional  agenda, Senate Republicans’ tax plan and the procedure for choosing an acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Below are his remarks,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding both Senate and House Republicans’ dangerous tax plans as well as the need to protect Dreamers. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here: As the Senate Finance Committee...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senate Republicans’ tax plan and their last-minute decision to include repealing the individual mandate under this legislation. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: The...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senate Republicans’ tax plan and the need for bipartisanship on tax reform as well as President Trump’s embarrassing trip to Asia. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s trip to Asia and the Senate Republican tax plan. You can view Senator Schumer’s remarks here. Below are his remarks: Thank you, Madam President, I...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks at a press conference regarding the unveiling of the Senate GOP tax plan. Below are his remarks: So our message is very simple: House suburban Republicans beware, they are setting you up for a big fall. The fact that the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding Republicans’ tax plan and the need for bipartisanship on tax reform as well as the nomination of William Wehrum to be Assistant Administrator of the EPA. Below are his...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor outlining the negative effects the GOP tax plan would have on Americans as well as his opposition to Peter Robb as General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Below are his...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor underscoring how the GOP tax plan will ultimately lead to a tax increase for the middle class. Below are his remarks: Later this week, the House will begin marking up the Republican tax plan –...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding the GOP tax plan. Below are his remarks: Later this morning, after months of hemming and hawing and delay, House Republicans will finally release some legislative details about their tax plan....

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Janus v. AFSCME court case: Mr. President, labor unions and strong labor laws helped build the middle-class in America and protect the rights of workers for generations. In the...