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Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Florida’s dangerous abortion ban that goes into effect today, banning abortions at only six weeks, before most women even know they’re pregnant. Leader Schumer stressed that Republicans who...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the unveiling of the 2024 farm bill by Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks which can also be viewed here: I want to...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate continuing to confirm President Biden’s highly qualified and diverse judges, and the imminent need to reauthorize the FAA. 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 on the DEA reclassifying cannabis as a Schedule III substance and on the reintroduction today of the Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act. 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 mourning the loss of the four law enforcement officers killed in a deadly attack in North Carolina, and calling on Congress to take action to prevent shootings involving AR-style weapons. Below are Senator...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the acts of violence and dangerous antisemitism taking place at protests on college campuses. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: I would like to begin today by saying a...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor honoring Bill Samuel’s impact as he steps down from his position at the AFL-CIO. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: I would like to take a moment to recognize Bill Samuel...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the historic announcement from DEA reclassifying cannabis as a Schedule III drug: “It is great news that DEA is finally recognizing that restrictive and draconian cannabis laws need to change to...

Syracuse, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke alongside President Joe Biden, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, and Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra at a press conference celebrating the historic expansion of Micron’s chip factory in Upstate...

New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement after speaking with President Zelenskyy about the national security supplemental passed earlier this week: “I was honored to speak this morning with President Zelenskyy, who called to thank...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the final passage of the national security supplemental aid package. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Tonight, after more than six months of hard work and many...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor following the cloture vote on the national security supplemental aid package, moving the Senate one step closer to sending the bill to President Biden’s desk. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: Today the...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement applauding the Department of Labor finalizing a rule to increase overtime eligibility for workers, expanding protections for millions: “Today’s announcement is one of the most significant ways we...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the urgent need for the Senate to pass the national security supplemental aid package and send it to the President’s desk. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: The Senate...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released a statement following the House passage of the critical national security supplemental package that will help our friends and allies in Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific, and innocent civilians in Gaza.    “Today has been...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to provide an update on Senate consideration of national security aid legislation. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: The Senate gavels in on Saturday with a singular goal in mind: to prepare to act when...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Senate passage of FISA reauthorization. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: We have good news for America’s national security: Senators have reached an agreement that clears the way to approve...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the $6.1 billion to be awarded to Micron to help build three megafabs, two of which will be in New York. This was made possible through the CHIPS and Science law, which Leader Schumer helped author and...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the urgent need to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific, and humanitarian assistance. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: The House is scheduled to take up...

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate continuing to work on FISA reauthorization, and advised Senators to remain in Washington until the work on FISA and the supplemental is complete. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which...