[257] On January 18, 2012, the NY Tech Meetup and other cybertech organizations held a demonstration with 2,000 protesters in front of the offices of Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who also supported the bill. [255] One opinion website said the senators wanted "to disrupt [the] Silk Road drug website". [242] He opposed the Federal Marriage Amendment, saying in 2004 that DOMA made it obsolete. 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. 1488 (November 16, 1993), codified at 42 U.S.C. So they don't think it's our land". "His legislative and executive branch experience will be valuable to clients navigating issues on Capitol Hill across a wide range of industries.". Roberts subsequently issued a statement calling Schumer's comments "threatening", "inappropriate" and "dangerous". [160], Schumer was a supporter of the Iraq War Resolution but was very critical of President George W. Bush's strategy in the Iraq War; he suggested that a commission of ex-generals be appointed to review it. [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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Charles E. Schumer | Congress.gov | Library of Congress One of his aides at the time, Daniel Squadron, helped write it, and they drew from Schumer's experience helping his party win in the 2006 midterm elections. He also has experience navigating the Farm Bill, which is due for reauthorization in 2023. Charles Schumer is an idiot much like he called Trump May 3, 2022 - Anonymous Freelancer in Oklahoma City, OK Recommend CEO Approval Business Outlook Pros He is a hypocrite and only speaks out when it serves his and the Democratic agenda or has the opportunity to cut down Republicans. It was a spinoff from the old Countrywide, and like Countrywide, it did all kinds of profligate activities that it never should have. We provide names, titles, policy A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee. 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. [224], A Treasury Department's Inspector General audit found that the primary causes of IndyMac's failure were associated with its business strategy of originating and securitizing Alt-A loans on a large scale. [238], On July 14, 2021, Schumer, along with Senators Ron Wyden and Cory Booker, released for public comment a comprehensive federal legalization bill known as the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. [115], In 2013, Schumer said the death penalty would be "appropriate" in the case of the Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the perpetrator of the Boston Marathon bombing. New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2023. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. Chuck Schumer RESOLUTION Recognizing the work of Federal law enforcement agencies, condemning calls to defund the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and rejecting partisan attempts to degrade public trust in law enforcement agencies. (Earlier on Monday, Manchin announced he had tested positive for Covid-19 and was working remotely. [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". When he took this post, he announced that he would not run for governor of New York in 2006, as many had speculated. They say its demonstrated by support from Republican voters, like the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package he signed in March that received zero votes from Republicans in Congress but was supported by 41% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, according to Pew. List of Contacts Addresses and Phone Numbers, Copy of Reclamation Organizational Chart (Adobe Acrobat .pdf file - 300 KB), 303-445-3012 He is one of several Democratic staffers who spend their free time organizing their progressive colleagues, through both formal channels (the Congressional He added, "The anti-missile system strengthens the relationship between Eastern Europe and NATO, with real troops and equipment on the ground. He and Mitch McConnell joined Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer in an undisclosed location. 10017-2054 (212) 486-4430: On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. On Passage of the Bill H.J.Res. A bill to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union. Both IndyMac and Countrywide helped cause the housing crisis we're now in. He received 54% of the vote in the general election,[27] defeating three-term incumbent Republican Al D'Amato (44%). [9][10] He and his family are Jewish,[11] and he is a second cousin, once removed, of comedian Amy Schumer. Some also protested outside the building. [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. Kevin McCarthy challenges Chuck Schumer to bring clean "[52], Schumer prides himself on visiting each of New York's 62 counties every year and has done so in each of the years he has served in the Senate, the only New York senator to have done so. I am pleased to share the exciting news that U.S. Senate Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer and our own Brooklyn U.S specialties and subspecialtiesmany of them ranked as tops in their fieldscomprise Downstate's staff. [16] He attended Harvard College, where he originally majored in chemistry before switching to social studies after volunteering on Eugene McCarthy's presidential campaign in 1968. Schumer Announces Sonceria Ann Berry In response, Trump tweeted, Thank you Chuck, but are you sure you got that right? Janet Murguia and Mauro A. Morales. [185], In December 2016, Schumer demanded a congressional inquiry into Russian meddling in U.S. In May 2018, Schumer called for Kim Jong-un to be removed from the commemorative coin memorializing the 2018 North KoreaUnited States summit, calling Kim a "brutal dictator" and offering the Peace House as a more appropriate alternative. He passed the New York state bar in early 1975, but never practiced law, choosing a career in politics instead.[18]. Schumer has been awarded several honorary degrees in recognition of his political career. [102], In March 2019, Schumer was one of 38 senators to sign a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue warning that dairy farmers "have continued to face market instability and are struggling to survive the fourth year of sustained low prices" and urging his department to "strongly encourage these farmers to consider the Dairy Margin Coverage program". Schumer joined Patrick Leahy to report that the Justice Department supported the legislation. Schumer [286], The Schumers have two children, Jessica and Alison, both graduates of their father's alma mater, Harvard College. [221] In a March CNN op-ed, Schumer wrote that Trump had stood in the way of progress on "compromise proposals that both sides should be proud of" and charged Trump and the White House with using Dreamers as "bargaining chips to push forward their anti-immigrant agenda". A bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. 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. [201], In 2009, Schumer proposed that any new government-run health insurance programs follow all the standards applicable to private insurance. RESOLUTION To elect Patty Murray, a Senator from the State of Washington, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States. Free demos are available upon request for organizations evaluating a LegiStorm Pro subscription. 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. [196], In February 2018, after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Schumer was one of four Democratic senators to sign a letter to Trump asserting that were he "to endorse legislation to require a background check on every gun purchase, without other poison pill provisions attached, we could finally move much closer towards the comprehensive system that you called for after the Stoneman Douglas attack" and that there was no justification for allowing people denied firearms by federally licensed dealers to "simply visit a gun show or go online to purchase the same gun that they were denied at the store". Youre not going to unify America if youre only appealing to the liberal wing of his own party, Romney said. [111] When companies began selling gloves, pills, inhalers, diuretics, shampoos and other products during the 2009 swine flu scare, Schumer urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to open an investigation. He called on Trump to change course and said Americans would be aware that he was behind the prevention of Congress from settling the matter. Schumer In the end, the FTC put ten companies on notice and identified a total of 140 scams. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Powell. Caucus, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, New York Bipartisan Congressional Delegation, Senate Caucus on WMD Terrorism (Weapons of Mass Destruction), Congressional Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Caucus, Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, Congressional International Creativity and Theft-Prevention Caucus, Director of Constituent Services; NYC Office Manager, New Media Director / Online Communications, Speechwriter / Editor / Publications and Documents, Director of the Senate Diversity Initiative, Grants Director; Legislative Correspondent Supervisor, Mailroom Manager / Mail Operations / Mail Services, Press Secretary / Communications Director / Other Liaison, District Director / District Chief of Staff, Deputy Director of the Senate Diversity Initiative, Director of Community and External Affairs, Director of Energy and Environmental Policy, Research Assistant; Rapid Response Assistant, Director of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, dilipan_sundaramoorthy@schumer.senate.gov. Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2023. [261], Schumer has been described[by whom?] About Us | Bureau of Reclamation - usbr.gov 2 to S. 316 (No short title on file) RC# 65. Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa, the most senior member Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Capitol Hill this week On January 4, while everyones attention in Washington was turned to the stalled vote for House Speaker, one of D.C.s most prominent law and lobbying firms made a quiet announcement. [75], In September 2005, after President George W. Bush nominated John Roberts for Chief Justice of the United States, Schumer praised Roberts's brilliance, his being "a lawyer above all", and his "judicial philosophy and modesty and stability" during the Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation hearings for Roberts. Schumer said the panel would focus on Russian meddling and potential threats from other countries such as China and Iran. In 2009, for the 111th Congress, Schumer was succeeded as DSCC chair by Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey. A review of his record showed that he took steps to protect the industry from government oversight and tougher rules. [77], In October 2005, Schumer stated that Bush Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers "would not get a majority either in the Judiciary Committee or the floor" and that her confirmation hearings would cause her to gather either support or opposition in a way that had not been seen by any other nominee in recent memory. Obviously we want Bob Mueller to be able to pursue and our committees to be able to pursue their investigations unimpeded. Less than an hour later, Mr. Schumer was meeting with Mr. Trump over cheeseburgers in the presidents study next to the Oval Office. He said firefighters needed "first-rate medical care and treatment" for the work they did and the registry would help "researchers track, treat, and eventually prevent firefighters being stricken by cancer". "[93] In May, the Senate adopted a measure to revive Obama-era internet regulations enforcing equal treatment for all web traffic. "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. CNBC financial analyst Jerry Bowyer charged that he was responsible for the "second largest bank failure in US history". A resolution recognizing the 202nd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States. [128], In March 2002, as the Senate worked on a compromise to save an election reform bill that stalled due to Republicans' believing it was not combative enough against voter fraud, Schumer and Senator Ron Wyden led a successful effort in protecting an amendment allowing first-time voters to be verified with only a signature. "[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. Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. It's about time that they made the village of Gowanda whole for the damage done in this flood. Schumer said he wanted "a level playing field for competition". [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". Washington says its hungry for bipartisanship, but its split on what exactly bipartisanship means and whether theres enough of it. [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. Six staffers arrested after climate sit-in at Chuck Schumers office [48] A photograph of a smiling Schumer peering from behind Malia Obama as Obama took the oath of office went viral and became a meme. "[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. The Full Guest List for Bidens State Dinner With South Korea The bill would also provide funding for women and minority-owned businesses and for research into the public health effects of cannabis. [65], In July 2002, the Senate passed a bill sponsored by Schumer and McCain that could lower the costs of generic drugs more rapidly available to U.S. consumers and thereby lead to savings of billions of dollars in drug costs. [145][146] According to critics, the aid could be used in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes. Trump had said earlier that year that he believed he would get along with Schumer and that he was "close to Schumer in many ways". [273][274] The remark was also called "outrageous" by U.S.-India Business Council head Ron Somers. Charles Ellis Schumer (/umr/ SHOO-mr; born November 23, 1950) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from New York, a seat he has held since 1999. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost. A bill to increase the quality and supply of child care and lower child care costs for families. [262], As chair of the Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, Schumer took a lead role in the investigation of the dismissal of U.S. attorneys controversy. 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 Under Schumer, the Democratic Party gained six seats in the Senate in the 2006 elections, defeating incumbents in each of those races and regaining Senate control for the first time since 2002. 4 to S. 316 (No short title on file) RC# 68, On the Amendment S.Amdt. Kyrsten Sinemas Party of One - The New York Times [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. "[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. Washington, D.C. Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced long-time Senate aide Sonceria Ann Berry will serve as the 35 th Secretary of the Senate, effective March 1, 2021. A week later, Schumer announced that conversations on immigration and border security were resuming between the White House and himself. to Share Facts", "Conservative media focus their criticism on Schumer, Democrats following Trump's firing of Comey", "Dems once critical of Comey line up to denounce his firing", "Schumer demands assurances on Russia probe after Trump fires FBI chief", "Schumer: GOP attacks on FBI 'delusional,' 'paranoid', "White House bars Dems from Nunes meeting on probe", "Schumer, Pelosi: Include us in FBI informant briefing", "Schumer: 'What kind of justice will John Roberts be? Schumer called the vote "our best chance to make sure the internet stays accessible and affordable to all Americans". [164], Schumer was the first senator to call for U.S. support for Kurdish independence after the 2017 Kurdistan Region independence referendum, releasing a resolution calling for the U.S. government to change its policy to "support a political process that addresses the aspirations of the Kurds for an independent state". [70] In May 2017, after President Donald Trump fired Comey, Schumer told reporters that they were aware the FBI had been investigating whether the Trump campaign had colluded with Russia and pondered whether the investigation was "getting too close to home for the president". [53] He has a reputation for focusing on local issues important to average New Yorkers not normally associated with United States senators, ranging from tourism to local taxes to job creation. [30], Notable former aides to Schumer include former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner, former New York State Senator Daniel Squadron, and New York State Assemblymembers Phil Goldfeder and Victor M. When the Bush administration pushed a plan to reduce the program from $1 billion to just under $300 million, Schumer helped lead an effort with local firefighters to block the cuts.[214]. In a video statement released Wednesday after Bidens address to Congress, Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said Bidens calls for unity are for naught unless he reaches out beyond progressives. Former Senator Chuck Grassley Chief of Staff Aaron Cummings Phil Murphy of New Jersey and A resolution to make effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel. 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. [223], On June 26, 2008, Schumer took the extraordinary step of publicly releasing letters he had written to regulators about IndyMac Bank, the country's seventh-largest savings and loan association and ninth-largest originator of mortgage loans, which he considered a severely troubled institution. 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. [243], In March 2009, Schumer announced his support for same-sex marriage, noting that it "was time". In response, Schumer said the provision was a compromise with Henry Hyde and other colleagues and that it was opposed by people who did not properly read the law. [194] He supports tax deductions for hunters who donate venison and other game to feeding programs. [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]. But no one should call for the harassment of political opponents. Despite appearing troubled by Mukasey's refusal to declare in public that waterboarding was illegal torture, Schumer announced on November 2 that he would vote to confirm Mukasey. [106] The votes of Schumer and Dianne Feinstein to recommend Mukasey for confirmation allowed the confirmation to move on to the full Senate. You won't know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions." Schumer Calls for Texas Court to Reform Rules Amid 'Judge - US 83 to S. 870 (No short title on file) RC# 93, On the Amendment S.Amdt. [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]. Schumer said the court had "affirmed a plainly discriminatory travel ban, unleashed a flood of dark unlimited money in our politics and has scrapped a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act" and thereby aligned itself with goals of what he called "the hard right". Washington, D.C. Office 313 Hart Senate Building ", NYC DOT Prospect Park West Bicycle Path, "Here it comes the inevitable Prospect Park West bike lane lawsuit! [163], In July 2006, Prime Minister of Iraq Nouri al-Maliki stated that Iraq was urging the international community "to take a quick and firm stance to stop this aggression against Lebanon, to stop the killing of innocent people and to stop the destruction of infrastructure". 85 to S. 870 (No short title on file) RC# 92, On the Amendment S.Amdt. He also said he would support impeachment. [107], Schumer has given legislative attention to consumer issues. He competed for Madison High on the television quiz show It's Academic. [148], In October 2009, Schumer said, "It cost us $6 trillion and 4,500 lives, approximately, to bring stability to Iraq. Schumer wrote that he was "concerned that IndyMac's financial deterioration poses significant risks to both taxpayers and borrowers and that the regulatory community may not be prepared to take measures that would help prevent the collapse of IndyMac." He advocated that Trump stop tweeting to better focus on working on behalf of the United States and said Trump had "severely damaged his credibility" by promoting conspiracy theories. Schumer was born on 23 November 1950 in Midwood, Brooklyn, the son of Selma (ne Rosen) and Abraham Schumer. It mocks Mr. Putin's dream of eventually restoring Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe. Chuck Schumer Schumer While the run was a contributing factor in the timing of IndyMac's demise, the underlying cause of the failure was the unsafe and unsound manner in which the thrift was operated. [282], In January 2007, Schumer published a book, Positively American: Winning Back the Middle-Class Majority One Family at a Time, outlining strategies by which Democrats could court middle-class voters. Trump declined the offer. "[190], Schumer spearheaded a non-binding resolution in July 2018 "warning President Trump not to let the Russian government question diplomats and other officials". US Senator Charles Schumer | BillTrack50 Charles Ellis Schumer ( / umr / SHOO-mr; born November 23, 1950) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from New York, a seat he has held He also voted for measures to help increase the efficiency of peacekeepers serving in Darfur. If you disagree with a politician, organize your fellow citizens to action and vote them out of office. He then said, "You won't know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions."