Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. 10017-2054 (212) 486-4430: [64], In October 2001, during a press conference, Schumer stated his desire that generic ciprofloxacin be available for government use. [120] In December 2016, Schumer called on Trump cabinet nominees to release their tax returns and in doing so follow the precedent set by Steve Mnuchin and Tom Price. 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Schumer has been awarded several honorary degrees in recognition of his political career. But Schumer said Roberts's "compassion and humanity" was questionable, and objected to the Bush administration's refusal to show documents Roberts wrote during his tenure as deputy solicitor general and to Roberts's refusal to answer many questions the committee asked him. A bill to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes. A member of the Democratic Party, Schumer has led the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017 and has served as Senate Majority Leader since 2021. The endorsements arent a Kevin McCarthy challenges Chuck Schumer to bring clean "[153], Before the Trump administration took concrete measures against China in late March 2018, Schumer and other Democratic leaders pressed Trump to focus more on China. [179] After Kim and Trump issued a joint statement, Schumer said the meeting between the two had given "a brutal and repressive dictatorship the international legitimacy it has long craved" and that the agreement lacked details on achieving a pathway to the Korean peninsula being denuclearized, how the United States would verify North Korea's disarming, and an assurance of cessation for enrichment of plutonium and uranium from North Korea. It mocks Mr. Putin's dream of eventually restoring Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe. [103], In January 2004, after President Bush renominated Charles Pickering to the federal appeals court along with 30 other nominees who had failed to win confirmation under the previous Democratic-controlled Senate, Schumer stated his intent to prevent Pickering's confirmation and said the US could do better.[104]. "[169], In May 2017, Schumer co-sponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act, Senate Bill 720, which made it a federal crime, punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment,[170] for Americans to encourage or participate in boycotts against Israel and Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories if protesting actions by the Israeli government. Schumer ran for Holtzman's vacated House seat and won. Schumer was born on 23 November 1950 in Midwood, Brooklyn, the son of Selma (ne Rosen) and Abraham Schumer. Schumer called the vote "our best chance to make sure the internet stays accessible and affordable to all Americans". He is the first New Yorker, as well as the first Jewish person, to serve as a Senate leader. [67] An identical bill was introduced in the House but did not pass. These include: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'". affairs. 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. When he took this post, he announced that he would not run for governor of New York in 2006, as many had speculated. Six staffers were reportedly arrested in Congress on Monday afternoon for staging a sit-in at Senate majority leader Chuck Schumers office and protesting about a Webinfo@gmheng.com (801) 225-8970 (801) 225-9008 336 Mountain Way Drive Orem, UT 84058 U.S.A. Gov. "[95], Schumer's committee assignments for the 118th Congress are as follows:[96], Schumer is pro-choice, and has a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America,[99] even though he received some criticism for attending a gala in 2007 hosted by Efrat, an organization that seeks to reduce abortion among Israeli Jews. Roberts subsequently issued a statement calling Schumer's comments "threatening", "inappropriate" and "dangerous". A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled. In 2007, after Bush nominated former federal judge Michael Mukasey to become attorney general of the United States (replacing Gonzales, who had resigned), Schumer expressed support for Mukasey. Some also protested outside the building. [270] He pointed to statistics to show that the Palestinian citizens of the West Bank were experiencing "economic prosperity", crediting this to their government's cooperation with the Israeli government on combating terrorists. [90], In November 2017, Schumer said, "Just as our free highway system helped build jobs in America in the 20th century, net neutrality will help build jobs in the 21st century. [131] In 1999, Schumer supported Congress's repeal of GlassSteagall, saying: "There are many reasons for this bill, but first and foremost is to ensure that U.S. financial firms remain competitive. Former Senator Chuck Grassley Chief of Staff Aaron Cummings A native of Brooklyn and a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Schumer was a three-term member of the New York State Assembly from 1975 to 1980. Wade. RESOLUTION Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore. Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Cummings advised then-Senate Judiciary chairman Grassley on legal and policy issues related to constitutional, civil rights, criminal, and administrative law. All rights reserved. chris_zeltmann@schumer.senate.gov: Tandeep Sawhney: Staff Assistant: Staff Assistant: District Office 1: 780 Third Avenue New York, NY. He argued that the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip is justified not only because it keeps weapons out of the Palestinian territory, but also because it shows Palestinians living there that "when there's some moderation and cooperation, they can have an economic advancement. [105] He said that Mukasey had assured him in a private meeting that he would enforce any law declaring waterboarding illegal, and that Mukasey had told him Bush would have "no legal authority" to ignore such a law. [260], In March 2012, Schumer and Senator Richard Blumenthal gained national attention after they called upon Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice to investigate practices by employers to require Facebook passwords for employee applicants and workers. Republicans and Democrats, as well as Chief Justice John Roberts, condemned these comments as inciting violence. Earlier this year, at Senator Menendez's request, the Government Accountability Office agreed to conduct a review of security assistance to the country to ensure that it aligns with U.S. interests; this violence indicates that it does not. [211], In August 2004, after American officials leaked the arrest of Muhammad Naeem Noor Khan to reporters, Schumer said he was troubled by the decision to reveal Khan's identity, citing the fact that the public had learned little of Khan's role in providing the information that led Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge to announce a higher terror alert level. [88], At a March 2020 pro-choice rally outside the Supreme Court, Schumer said, "I want to tell you, Gorsuch, I want to tell you, Kavanaugh, you have released the whirlwind and you will pay the price. [277] While Schumer has not taken a public position on the traffic-calming project, whose most prominent feature is a two-way protected bike path, his wife, Iris Weinshall, is a prominent advocate against the project, and the New York Post reported that Schumer has lobbied against the bike path behind the scenes. [247], In September 2007, Schumer proposed that the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) raise Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's conforming loan ("affordable") limits from $417,000 to $625,000, thereby allowing these government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to back mortgages on homes priced up to $780,000 with a 20% down payment. 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What's happening: Billionaire businessman Elon Musk visited the Capitol on Wednesday and met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, according to Schumers office. [286], The Schumers have two children, Jessica and Alison, both graduates of their father's alma mater, Harvard College. Janet Murguia and Mauro A. Morales. Elected Officials - Government of New York City Like, if you look at how Biden talks about it, its like, we have to have bipartisanship. He is one of several Democratic staffers who spend their free time organizing their progressive colleagues, through both formal channels (the Congressional 896) in the House of Representatives. He also said that Kavanaugh had a special obligation to make his views clear due to his unique position as the only person nominated to the Supreme Court by a president who said, "I will only nominate someone who overturns Roe v Wade. No more nuclear testing or rockets flying all over the place, blew up launch sites. 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2023. Kwang Mo Koo. 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. Many IndyMac depositors either panicked or, from another perspective, justifiably acted and withdrew funds in the 11 days before IndyMac failed. Staff across member offices, committees and caucuses, Info tracked, verified and updated in real time, Original PDFs of congressional and lobbying disclosures, The full schedule of congressional hearings, The revolving door between Capitol Hill and K Street, Full-text reports from CRS, OMB, CBO, the White House and more, Custom email notifications that arrive on your schedule, Easily create and export staff contact lists with extensive criteria options, Refresh existing lists with a single click, Leverage our complete schedule of town halls, Download complete staffer dossiers (PowerBriefs) as PDFs, Federal and Congressional Communications Dashboard. [227], Schumer conceded his actions might have caused some depositors to withdraw their money prematurely, but said, "if OTS had done its job as regulator and not let IndyMac's poor and loose lending practices continue, we wouldn't be where we are today. He passed legislation that required uniform disclosure information on the back of credit card applications, notifying prospective cardholders of annual fees and interest rates. [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. [186] In January 2017, in response to those questioning the U.S. intelligence community over its assessments, he said, "Let me tell you, you take on the intelligence community, they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you". . [191], In 1994, then-Representative Schumer and Senator Dianne Feinstein authored the Assault Weapons Ban. [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. A staff researcher used Steele's social security number to obtain his credit report from TransUnion. For Sinema to do so, according to Chuck Coughlin, a prominent Republican consultant in Arizona, she needs 20 to 25 percent of Democratic voters, 25 to 30 percent "[189] In July, Schumer disavowed claims that the Democratic Party considered Russia its top priority and named health care and economic stability for working-class families as its primary concerns. [255] One opinion website said the senators wanted "to disrupt [the] Silk Road drug website". [232] His reported close ties to the founders of OneWest Bank have long been of interest to many action groups. The reporter asked the male staffer what they were demanding of the senior Democrat. [49] Although it was called a "photobomb",[50] it was not technically one as he was standing in the correct place. [162] Nat Hentoff of the Village Voice wrote in November 2006 that "the loquacious Schumer has been indifferent to the administration's war on the Constitution and on our laws and treaties", particularly on the issue of torture. RESOLUTION To elect Patty Murray, a Senator from the State of Washington, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States. Civil & Construction Engineering. Faculty and Staff Directory - Engineering In 1980, 16th district Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman won the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat of Republican Jacob Javits. Box 61470 Boulder City, NV 89006-1470 --or--500 Fir Street Boulder City, NV 89005-2403: 702- 293-8411 Fax: 702 Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. [215], In August 2018, Schumer announced that the Senate had passed $1 million in FY2019 funding for the national firefighter cancer registry as an amendment to the upcoming FY2019 Health and Human Services minibus appropriations bill. To my knowledge, this has never been done, he wrote. [29] Mills conceded defeat minutes after the polls closed, before returns had come in. "[176] In August, after Trump said North Korea would be "met with fire and fury like the world has never seen" in the event of continued threats against the United States, Schumer released a statement advocating that the United States be "firm and deliberate with North Korea, but reckless rhetoric is not a strategy to keep America safe."[177]. Just in terms of the loss of life and treasure, do we want to do the same exercise in Afghanistan?" US Senator Charles Schumer | BillTrack50 In 1998, Schumer ran for the Senate. [262] As of 2018, one of Schumer's daughters worked as a marketing manager at Facebook. [127] Later that day, he blamed Trump for the attack, calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution to remove Trump from office. He then said, "You won't know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions." 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. [271] He then criticized the Palestinian citizens of the Gaza Strip for voting for the Hamas militant organization, calling on Israel to "strangle them economically until they see that's not the way to go", while also stating that Israel should continue providing "humanitarian aid" to Palestinian civilians. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for President Donald Trumps removal. [256], Schumer is a sponsor of S. 968, the controversial PROTECT IP Act, which would restrict access to websites judged to be infringing copyrights. 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. "Aaron brings Senate chief of staff experience, unparalleled insight, and in the trenches experience from both Capitol Hill and the White House on a range of high-impact issues that are important to our clients," Flood said.