"[182] On June 10, the East European Coalition sent Schumer a letter about his article, writing, "As a supporter of democracy for the nations of Eastern Europe, which suffered greatly under 'Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe', your suggestion that these nations be used as bargaining chips in order to appease Russia is troubling, inexplicable and unacceptable. [287] Alison is a marketing manager in Facebook's New York office. [78], In May 2009, he told reporters that the confirmation process for Obama Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor would be "more of a test of the Republican Party than it is of Judge Sotomayor", calling Sotomayor a "mainstream justice" whom Republicans had no reason to oppose. RESOLUTION To constitute the majority partys membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. He served as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the Senate from 2007 to 2017[3] and chaired the Senate Democratic Policy Committee from 2011 to 2017. [76] In June 2018, Schumer said that Roberts was demeaning the Supreme Court as it became more political, citing the court ruling in favor of anti-abortion clinics in California. About Crowell & Moring LLPCrowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. Here are some of the actual bipartisan things that have happened so far in Bidens first 100 days: Mitt Romney talks with media following a debate for the GOP Senate candidates in Provo in May 2018. I think Mitt Romney has created a very careful balance as an elected official, said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utahs Hinckley Institute of Politics, following Romneys first year as senator. Christian Hall, a congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, also tweeted that Philip Bennet, president of the Congressional Workers Union, had been taken away in handcuffs. "[93] In May, the Senate adopted a measure to revive Obama-era internet regulations enforcing equal treatment for all web traffic. The Majority Leader has engaged industry experts in recent months to solicit feedback on the proposal, and the [266] When Gonzales's chief of staff, Kyle Sampson, resigned on March 13, Schumer said during a press conference that Gonzales was "carrying out the political wishes of the president" and declared that Sampson would "not be the next Scooter Libby", meaning that he did not accept that Sampson had sole responsibility for the controversy. Apr 25. DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act. Reich said Schumer gave the bank a "heart attack", saying, "Would the institution have failed without the deposit run? pic.twitter.com/wjXnHfTQqn. Trump declined the offer. Exceptions to the bill's background check requirement included transfers between members of law enforcement, loaning firearms for either hunting or sporting events on a temporary basis, providing firearms as gifts to members of one's immediate family, firearms transferred as part of an inheritance, or giving a firearm to another person temporarily for immediate self-defense. [187] Later that month, he introduced legislation to limit executive action on Russian sanctions. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelly. Postal Service, saying it would "help keep local post offices open by bringing in an estimated $225million in new revenues to the USPS" and broaden the availability of beers and wines to consumers. He also served as an associate director of speechwriting in the White House under President George W. Bush. In 2009, for the 111th Congress, Schumer was succeeded as DSCC chair by Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey. 26 RC# 49. As majority leader, Schumer shepherded through the Senate some of the Biden administration's major legislative initiatives, such as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and the Respect for Marriage Act. The report was paid for with the DSCC credit card issued to the researcher's supervisor. Charles E. Schumer: State: New York: Party: Democratic: Born: November 23, 1950 (Age: 72) Entered Office: January 3, 1999: Term Expires: January 3, 2023: [92], In January 2018, Schumer announced that all 49 members of the Democratic caucus supported a resolution overturning the FCC vote on net neutrality and said congressional Republicans "have the opportunity to right the administration's wrong and show the American people whose side they're on: big ISPs' and major corporations' or consumers', entrepreneurs', and small business owners'. In response, Trump tweeted, Thank you Chuck, but are you sure you got that right? "[116][117], In 2014, Schumer was recognized for helping to achieve the award of $700,000 in compensation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Gowanda, New York, as a result of the devastating flood there in 2009. On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. No more nuclear testing or rockets flying all over the place, blew up launch sites. WebWashington, D.C. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke at a press conference in support of the reintroduction of the Childcare for Working Families Act. [118][119] Gowanda was declared both a state and federal disaster site.[118][119]. A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with fewer than years of service and a combat-related disability, and for other purposes. Cummings also played a significant role in the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Many IndyMac depositors either panicked or, from another perspective, justifiably acted and withdrew funds in the 11 days before IndyMac failed. Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act. After an internal investigation, the Maryland Democratic Party determined the credit report was obtained illegally and reported the incident to the U.S. When home prices declined in the latter half of 2007 and the secondary mortgage market collapsed, IndyMac was forced to hold $10.7 billion of loans it could not sell in the secondary market. A review of his record showed that he took steps to protect the industry from government oversight and tougher rules. [67] An identical bill was introduced in the House but did not pass. Chuck Schumer's comments on the retirement of Justice, Elected and appointed statewide political officials of, Srpskohrvatski / , Statement about Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch, Pub. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, the top House Republican, told Fox News Sunday that Biden pulled a bait-and-switch by saying he would be bipartisan then governing as a socialist.. [280], In March 2020, Schumer came under controversy for statements he made about Supreme Court justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, both of whom were nominated by Trump. [245] When the New York State Senate took up a bill to legalize gay marriage in December 2009, Schumer and other statewide officials aggressively lobbied wavering senators to support the legislation. Right now, we Hill staffers are peacefully protesting Dem leaders INSIDE. In 2009, he co-sponsored two bills calling for peace in Darfur. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes. [79], In March 2016, after Obama nominated Merrick Garland to replace the deceased Antonin Scalia, Schumer called for Mitch McConnell and Chuck Grassley to hold hearings "so America can make its own judgment as to whether Merrick Garland belongs on the court". "[204] In June, Schumer sent McConnell a letter requesting that all senators meet to discuss the American Health Care Act, citing the need for both parties to "come together to find solutions to America's challenges". "[124], In August 2018, in response to Trump's charge that American Jews who vote for Democrats are "disloyal", Schumer tweeted, "When he [Trump] uses a trope that's been used against the Jewish people for centuries with dire consequences, he is encouragingwittingly or unwittinglyanti-Semites throughout the country and world. "[184], In December 2016, Schumer joined John McCain, Lindsey Graham, and Jack Reed in a letter to Majority Leader McConnell urging the formation of a Senate select committee on cyber. A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. At a rally outside the United States Capitol while the Supreme Court was hearing an abortion-related case, Schumer said that if Kavanaugh and Gorsuch voted against abortion rights, they would have "unleashed a whirlwind" and would "pay the price". [225], Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) director John Reich immediately blamed IndyMac's failure on the letter's release. [205] Later that month, Schumer estimated the bill had a 50% chance of passing the Senate and added that Democrats were doing everything they could to fight the measure, calling the legislation "devastating for the middle class". Schumer (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) Schumer paid his congressional staff a total of $3,406,655 in 2011. [58], When it was revealed that Canon Inc. was considering relocating from its corporate headquarters in Long Island because of a dispute over road infrastructure funding, Schumer stepped in to advocate that New York state redirect federal stimulus dollars to make the road improvements and keep the company and its jobs on Long Island. Below are Senator Schumers remarks: Were facing this [114], In October 2013, Schumer announced his support for a proposal ending restrictions on shipping beer, wine, and spirits through the U.S. "[132] Since 2010, the securities and investment industry has been the largest donor to Schumer's senatorial campaigns. [9][10] He and his family are Jewish,[11] and he is a second cousin, once removed, of comedian Amy Schumer. [202], In May 2017, in response to an amendment by Fred Upton to the American Health Care Act, Schumer released a statement saying the amendment "leaves Americans with pre-existing conditions as vulnerable as they were before under this bill" and compared it to "administering cough medicine to someone with stage 4 cancer". Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. [140], In April 2017, after the Shayrat missile strike, Schumer said a "pinpointed, limited action to punish and hopefully deter Assad from doing this again is appropriate" while warning against the United States becoming further involved in Syria. Schumer chaired the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, part of the Democratic Senate leadership, with primary responsibility for raising funds and recruiting Democratic candidates in the 2006 Senate election. "[154][155][156], On August 6, 2015, Schumer announced his opposition to the nuclear deal with Iran. [145][147] He co-signed a letter stating: We have been very critical of U.S. security assistance to Azerbaijan given the country's human rights record and aggression in the region. He did this to "address fears that a public program would drive private insurers from the market". [137], In response to The American Prospect's Day One Agenda,[138] Schumer announced a new stance on eliminating student debt. [94] In June, in response to the Republican-controlled House not taking up the Senate resolution restoring net neutrality rules, Schumer said, "House Republican leaders gave a green light to the big ISPs to charge middle-class Americans, small business owners, schools, rural Americans, and communities of color more to use the internet. According to Schumer, "in large parts of the country, that kind of income does not get you a big home or lots of vacations or anything else that is associated with wealth. [19][23] In preparation, Schumer "set about making friends on Wall Street, tapping the city's top law firms and securities houses for campaign donations. WebUnlock Staff Directories with a LegiStorm subscription See at a glance whos who in member offices, leadership offices and committees. We'll never know the answer to that question. [165], Schumer supported Israel in the 2014 IsraelGaza conflict. [37] On January 20, 2021, Democrats gained control of the Senate with the swearing-in of newly elected Georgia senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, following the 202021 election runoff and special election runoff, making Schumer the majority leader, replacing Republican Mitch McConnell. He served nine terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 to 1999, first representing New York's 16th congressional district before being redistricted to the 10th congressional district in 1983 and 9th congressional district 10 years later. [4] Schumer won his fourth term in the Senate in 2016 and was then unanimously elected Democratic leader to succeed Harry Reid, who was retiring.[5][6]. Schumer noted Kavanaugh's expressed opinion on the possible incorrect decision in United States v. Nixon and that this could mean he would not hold Trump accountable as a justice. In October 2020, Schumer called on the Trump administration to immediately suspend U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan,[144][145] sent through the Pentagon's "building partner assistance program". Under his leadership, the Senate confirmed the most federal judges during the first two years of any presidency since John F. Kennedy's, and the most diverse slate of federal judicial nominations in American history,[7] including Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first African American woman to serve on the Supreme Court. It's to change the nominee. [61], In January 2018, Schumer requested that the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs complete final acquisitions for two 60-acre and 77-acre parcels in Pembroke, New York, and initiate construction of the New Western New York National Veterans Cemetery, saying the completion of the cemetery would ensure "Western New York's military veterans will have the proper burial, at a site close to the homes, families, and the very communities they dedicated their lives to defend and serve. Schumer called the vote "our best chance to make sure the internet stays accessible and affordable to all Americans". A spokesman for Schumer said the comments were in reference to the political price Senate Republicans would pay, and criticized Roberts for following a "right-wing" attack to misinterpret the comments. Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 A resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate. [171], Schumer introduced a Senate resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. In 1982, as a result of redistricting, Schumer faced a potential matchup with Solarz, but the matchup did not materialize. Many New York Republicans were dismayed by the selection of Mills over the conservative Michael Benjamin, who held significant advantages over Mills in both fundraising and organization. Chuck Schumer (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from New York. This averted a potentially divisive gubernatorial primary election in 2006 between Schumer and Eliot Spitzer, then New York's attorney general. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a minimum salary threshold for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees exempt from Federal overtime compensation requirements, and automatically update such threshold each year, and for other purposes. Then serving on both the Senate Banking and Finance Committees, Schumer was in a position to block attempts to tax their financial gains at the rate other taxpayers pay for income. Both bills, S.455 and S.684, passed the Senate. As state director, Brennan oversees the Schumer team in New York, a critical role for a senator who is prides himself on staying attuned to local issues and visits all 62 counties every year. [109] The Canadian government has already banned BPA in baby bottles and children's products. He passed the New York state bar in early 1975, but never practiced law, choosing a career in politics instead.[18]. Sen. Schumer did not respond Monday when asked multiple times about being seen at an event with a man accused of running a secret Chinese police station. [41][42][43][44] Schumer often schedules media appearances on Sundays. [85], On August 21, Schumer said he was requesting that documents from Kavanaugh's White House tenure be shared with the Senate, arguing that "withholding documents from the Senate and the American people under the bogus label of committee confidential is a dark development for the Senate. [188], In a May 2017 Senate floor speech, Schumer called on the White House to release unedited transcripts of the meeting between Trump and Russian officials the previous week, saying the continued confidentiality would ensure "the American people will rightly doubt if their president can handle our nation's most closely kept secrets. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. [54][55][56][57] When it was revealed that Adidas planned to end its contract for the manufacture of NBA jerseys with American Classic Outfitters, an upstate New York apparel company, and outsource production overseas, Schumer blasted the company, citing the risk to 100 workers at the plant. [159] In what The Guardian described as a "shot across Schumer's bow", White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said that fellow Democrats might remember Schumer's decision when deciding whom to elect as their next majority leader. He then said, "You won't know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions." In 1998, Schumer was elected to the Senate, defeating three-term Republican incumbent Al D'Amato. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Grillo. While Washington is far from being the haven of bipartisanship it so often claims to aspire to, thats not to say lawmakers arent trying to get things done. [29], An April 2009 SurveyUSA poll placed Schumer's approval rating at 62%, with 31% disapproving. "[173][174] He had previously accused Trump of "indecisiveness" for his delays in implementing the move by waiving the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, as previous presidents had done. Anti-abortion activists opposed the measure, claiming it restricted their ability to use bankruptcy courts to write off court fines. As the attack persisted, Schumer and Pelosi released a joint statement calling on Trump to demand the rioters leave the Capitol and its grounds immediately. [263] Although he was at one point criticized for being a lead investigator of the affair while also chairing the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, such criticism was not sustained after the full dimensions of the controversy became apparent. House was forced out of his job in Schumer's office after allegations of sexual misconduct. So they don't think it's our land". [35] The supervisor resigned from the DSCC.[36]. "Aaron's record of bipartisan legislative accomplishments will serve as a road map to help our clients achieve their goals in Washington as he knows how to cut through the partisanship to deliver results," said Philip T. Inglima, chair of the firm. [112], Schumer has championed college tuition tax credits, calling for and passing a $4,000 tuition tax credit for students as part of a host of tax credits and cuts passed to stimulate the economy in the 2009 American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. [149], In April 2017, Schumer called for caution in Afghanistan, noting the casualties in Iraq, and said the military would have to come to Congress if it wanted more American soldiers in Afghanistan.[150]. A bill to establish American opportunity accounts, and for other purposes. [130], In 1987, then-Representative Schumer wrote a New York Times op-ed opposing repeal of the GlassSteagall Act of 1933, titled "Don't Let Banks Become Casinos". [286], The Schumers have two children, Jessica and Alison, both graduates of their father's alma mater, Harvard College. Here you will find contact information for Senator Chuck Schumer, including his email address, phone number, and mailing address. Senator Charles Ellis Schumer is an American politician. He is a senior U.S. Senator from New York under the Democrats since 1999. He has been the Senate Majority leader since January 2021. "[125], Schumer was participating in the certification of the 2021 United States Electoral College vote count on January 6, 2021, when Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol. Lower Colorado Basin Regional Office P.O. [118][119], In a November 2016 interview conducted in the weeks after Trump's election to the presidency, Schumer said that he and Trump were not friends and had had "civil conversations a couple of times" when Trump had contacted him. A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes. HAPPENING NOW: Were asking Senator Schumer to negotiate like this is the coldest summer of the rest of our lives (it is). [17] After graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1971, Schumer attended Harvard Law School, earning his Juris Doctor with honors in 1974. The program allows fire departments and first responders nationwide to apply for grant funding for major purchases that localities have difficulty providing, namely apparatus and emergency vehicles. [243], In March 2009, Schumer announced his support for same-sex marriage, noting that it "was time".
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