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Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on his intention to bring President Biden’s emergency supplemental bill including aid to Ukraine, Israel, and humanitarian assistance to Gaza as soon as the week of December 4th. Below are Senator...

Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent the following Dear Colleague letter outlining his plan for the final work period of the first session of the 118th Congress, which includes negotiations on long-term government funding, the national security supplemental, the NDAA and other...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the agreement to pause hostilities between Israel and Hamas and allow for the release of 50 hostages: “I am pleased and relieved that we are close to seeing the first 50 hostages be released and...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the final vote to pass a bipartisan continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: I have good news for the American people: this Friday night, there...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a press conference with DPCC Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Senate EPW Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE), Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) on...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on Senate Republicans forcing a vote on a resolution that would overturn President Biden’s student loan relief plan. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Today, Senate Republicans continue their...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on President Biden’s upcoming meeting with President Xi, the recent bipartisan CODEL trip to China led by Senator Schumer, and the importance of stopping the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the resolution advanced by the Rules Committee yesterday that will allow the Senate to confirm nominations and promotions blocked by Senator Tuberville’s blanket hold which affects our military readiness and hampers...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the House-passed CR to fund the government and the importance of bipartisanship to avoid a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Last night, the House of Representatives...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the House passing a bipartisan continuing resolution:   “In a divided government, both sides need to embrace bipartisanship to pass legislation that can help the American public. “I’m happy the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at the Senate Rules Committee’s markup on a resolution to more quickly confirm military nominations being blocked by Senator Tuberville’s (R-Al) reckless blanket hold. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: I wish we did not...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on today’s Rules Committee markup on a resolution to more quickly confirm military nominations being blocked by Senator Tuberville’s (R-Al) reckless blanket hold. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Supreme Court adopting an ethical code of Conduct for its Justices, and its shortcomings. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Yesterday, for the first time, the United States Supreme...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the FCC’s upcoming vote to implement provisions from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to ensure everyone has high-speed internet access, regardless of their zip code. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the confirmation of the thirtieth Hispanic judge to the federal bench, adding to President Biden’s record of more Hispanic judges than any other president in a single term. 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 President Biden’s meeting with President Xi tomorrow and the recent bipartisan CODEL trip to China led by Senator Schumer. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Speaker Johnson’s proposed continuing resolution and the importance of avoiding a costly, unnecessary government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: We have...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Senator Tuberville’s blanket hold on military promotions and the Senate Rules Committee’s markup tomorrow on a resolution to allowing the Senate to quickly confirm these nominations. Below are...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on priorities he raised during the bipartisan trip to China that he led that he is now pushing President Biden to continue to advocate for during his upcoming meeting with President Xi, such as fentanyl,...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Speaker Johnson’s proposed continuing resolution and the need to avoid a government shutdown. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: It is a critical week here in the...