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Oct. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Velázquez Leads 11 NYC Members of Congress in Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Urging $80 Billion for Public Housing Repairs in Build Back Better Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader - Invest in Housing with the Build Back Better Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary - Treasury Must Equip Public Schools to Help Distribute Funds to Families Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader - Prioritize Immigration, Housing, and Transportation in Reconciliation Package Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the Senate - Pressley, Waters, Financial Services Democrats Call on Biden, Leadership to Fund Housing in Reconciliation Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to Mr. Steven Banks, New York City Department of Social Services Commissioner - Velázquez Demands Transparency, Accountability over Contracts Awarded to Self-Serving NYC Housing Executive Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Cassidy, Menendez Lead Colleagues Demanding FEMA Delay Risk Rating 2.0 Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 21, 2021 Tweet - "There's a humanitarian crisis in public housing across NYC after decades of disinvestment. It's past time for change: We're working to at least double the #AmericanJobsPlan investment to make public housing livable, sustainable, and create good jobs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2021 Meeks Reveals Draft Legislation to Help Homeowners Finance Safety Improvements to Basement Apartments; Requests Comments from Public Rep. Gregory Meeks
Sept. 14, 2021 Reps. Luria, Garbarino, Dean Introduce Bipartisan Flood History Information Act Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies - Members of the New York Delegation Inquire with Insurance Industry on Assistance to Americans Impacted by Hurricane Ida Rep. Gregory Meeks
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats are working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to help people To provide the largest tax cut for the middle class in a generation To strengthen child care and education To make health care & housing more affordable for millions And to fight the climate crisis" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 30, 2021 Reps. Connolly, Lee, Pressley, Bush, Gomez, Ocasio-Cortez and Colleagues Call on Congress to Act on Eviction Moratorium Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Pressley, Bush, Gomez, Ocasio-Cortez and Colleagues Call on Congress to Act on Eviction Moratorium Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Pressley, Bush, Gomez, Ocasio-Cortez and Colleagues Call on Congress to Act on Eviction Moratorium Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DelBene, Beyer, Majority of House Dems Push Affordable Housing Expansion in Reconciliation Package Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand side-by-side with the tenants, activists, and elected officials working for an immediate extension of the New York State eviction moratorium in addition to the federal moratorium. My full statement:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Tenney Opposes Biden's Unconstitutional Eviction Moratorium and Calls for Immediate Reversal Rep. Claudia Tenney
Aug. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Thankfully this eviction moratorium continues to protect tenants across the country! CDC adopted it to keep people in their homes amid COVID. We'll keep fighting to ensure state governments--like New York's--get the emergency rental assistance we appropriated out the door." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2021 Tweet - "This misguided decision to weaken NY's eviction protection law makes it even more urgent that NY fix the federally funded Emergency Rental Assistance Program ASAP. I worked hard to deliver over $2.3B to NY--the money must get to tenants who need it now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2021 Tweet - "WATCH: I am fighting for AT LEAST $80 billion for public housing in the Senate budget reconciliation bill. @NYCHA residents deserve to live with dignity and respect now and for generations to come." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Johnson Calls for President Biden to End Unconstitutional Eviction Moratorium Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Public housing is a precious asset I toured Red Hook Houses w/ @NydiaVelazquez @JabariBrisport @MarcelaforNY & heard the community w/ @RedHookJustice @rhookinitiative @HookArtsMedia @RedHookWifi @RedHookHub I'm working to fully fund @NYCHA 's needs with budget reconciliation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Jacobs, Lee Lead Call for President Biden to End Unconstitutional Eviction Moratorium Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you @LindaBRosenthal for helping convene this important hearing about the unacceptable delays in getting tenants the emergency rental assistance they need Congress did its job by appropriating the funds Now state & local governments--esp. in NY--must get it to renters ASAP" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Malliotakis Joins Colton's Push to Stop Brooklyn Homeless Shelter Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Aug. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I fought to deliver $2.3B in tenant relief so hard hit New Yorkers could pay their rent, utilities, avoid the threat of eviction or overwhelming debt. I'm standing with my NY Senate and House colleagues. NY State must get this critical money gets into New Yorkers' hands ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael Hein, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance - Nadler, Ocasio-Cortez, Schumer, and Gillibrand Lead Call for New York State to Disburse Rental Assistance Funds Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "State governments--including New York's--must get the $47 billion Congress appropriated for emergency rental assistance out the door! We fought incredibly hard for these funds & Congress did its job by appropriating the money State & local governments must get it to renters ASAP" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "I'm continuing to push the Biden admin to pressure states to get federal rental assistance funds to those who need it most We fought hard for emergency assistance--the money's there because Congress appropriated it State governments--including NY's--must get the money out the door" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2021 Malliotakis & Tannousis Speak Out Against Proposed Homeless Shelters Across New York City Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Aug. 3, 2021 Schumer Statement On CDC Decision To Extend The Federal Eviction Moratorium For 60 Days Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "BIG: CDC is adopting an eviction moratorium for the vast majority of the population. Thank you to everyone who kept a spotlight on this--particularly @CoriBush who understands what it's like to lose your home and turned passion into action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I am continuing to push the administration to do all they can to pressure states--including New York--to quickly get the federal rental assistance funds that Congress approved in the spring out the door to the people who need it most." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 1, 2021 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Aug. 1, 2021 Congresswoman Cori Bush Vows to Keep Pushing as Eviction Emergency Unfolds Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 31, 2021 Clarke Co-Leads H.R. 4791, the Protecting Renters From Evictions Act of 2021, and Supports Reconvening to Vote on Extending the National Eviction Moratorium Rep. Yvette Clarke
July 30, 2021 Tonko, Castor Introduce Legislation to Electrify Households, Create Jobs & Lower Energy Bills Rep. Paul Tonko
July 29, 2021 Rep. Torres & Housing Advocates Announce New Federal Legislation to Combat Homelessness Rep. Ritchie Torres
July 29, 2021 Velázquez Secures Earmark Funding for Local Projects in Massive Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael G. Hein, Commissioner of New York State Office of Temporary and Disabiltiy Assistance - Joining Republicans and Democrats to Demand NYS Distribute Emergency Rental Assistance Program Payments Immediately Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "I'm glad NY is bringing in additional resources, personnel, urgency to address this I fought to deliver $2.3B in tenant relief so hard hit NYers could pay their rent, utilities, avoid the threat of eviction or overwhelming debt It's critical the money gets into their hands ASAP" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 25, 2021 Tweet - "I fought to deliver the $2.3B in tenant relief so hard hit NYers could pay their rent, utilities, avoid the threat of eviction or overwhelming debt. NY must fix this now and avoid the catastrophe of losing these desperately needed dollars come October." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2021 Tweet - "Public housing is a precious asset. I toured Red Hook Houses with @NydiaVelazquez @JabariBrisport @MarcelaforNY to spotlight conditions. We're working to at least double the #AmericanJobsPlan investment to make public housing livable, sustainable, and create good local jobs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2021 Espaillat, Torres Secure 1,500 Extra Section 8 Vouchers for NYC in Federal Housing Funding Bill Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "Creating jobs Providing family leave Making education, housing, health care more affordable Acting on climate That's exactly what the Senate Democratic Majority will do with our budget resolution agreement to make the most significant investment in the middle class in decades." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2021 Tlaib, Clarke, and Pressley Reintroduce Legislation to Ban the Usage of Facial Recognition Biometric Identification Technology Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 8, 2021 Tweet - "I toured Red Hook Houses with @NydiaVelazquez @JabariBrisport @MarcelaForNY & public housing advocates to examine critically needed investments We're working to at least double the #AmericanJobsPlan investment to make public housing livable, sustainable, & create good local jobs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding to Support Homeless Veteran Housing and Support Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 24, 2021 Meng and Jayapal Lead Lawmakers in Introducing the Housing Is a Human Right Act Rep. Grace Meng
Date Title Politician
Oct. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Velázquez Leads 11 NYC Members of Congress in Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Urging $80 Billion for Public Housing Repairs in Build Back Better Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader - Invest in Housing with the Build Back Better Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary - Treasury Must Equip Public Schools to Help Distribute Funds to Families Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader - Prioritize Immigration, Housing, and Transportation in Reconciliation Package Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the Senate - Pressley, Waters, Financial Services Democrats Call on Biden, Leadership to Fund Housing in Reconciliation Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to Mr. Steven Banks, New York City Department of Social Services Commissioner - Velázquez Demands Transparency, Accountability over Contracts Awarded to Self-Serving NYC Housing Executive Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Cassidy, Menendez Lead Colleagues Demanding FEMA Delay Risk Rating 2.0 Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 21, 2021 Tweet - "There's a humanitarian crisis in public housing across NYC after decades of disinvestment. It's past time for change: We're working to at least double the #AmericanJobsPlan investment to make public housing livable, sustainable, and create good jobs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2021 Meeks Reveals Draft Legislation to Help Homeowners Finance Safety Improvements to Basement Apartments; Requests Comments from Public Rep.Gregory Meeks
Sept. 14, 2021 Reps. Luria, Garbarino, Dean Introduce Bipartisan Flood History Information Act Rep.Andrew Garbarino, ...
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies - Members of the New York Delegation Inquire with Insurance Industry on Assistance to Americans Impacted by Hurricane Ida Rep.Gregory Meeks
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats are working to pass our Build Back Better legislation to help people To provide the largest tax cut for the middle class in a generation To strengthen child care and education To make health care & housing more affordable for millions And to fight the climate crisis" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 30, 2021 Reps. Connolly, Lee, Pressley, Bush, Gomez, Ocasio-Cortez and Colleagues Call on Congress to Act on Eviction Moratorium Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Pressley, Bush, Gomez, Ocasio-Cortez and Colleagues Call on Congress to Act on Eviction Moratorium Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Pressley, Bush, Gomez, Ocasio-Cortez and Colleagues Call on Congress to Act on Eviction Moratorium Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DelBene, Beyer, Majority of House Dems Push Affordable Housing Expansion in Reconciliation Package Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand side-by-side with the tenants, activists, and elected officials working for an immediate extension of the New York State eviction moratorium in addition to the federal moratorium. My full statement:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Tenney Opposes Biden's Unconstitutional Eviction Moratorium and Calls for Immediate Reversal Rep.Claudia Tenney
Aug. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Thankfully this eviction moratorium continues to protect tenants across the country! CDC adopted it to keep people in their homes amid COVID. We'll keep fighting to ensure state governments--like New York's--get the emergency rental assistance we appropriated out the door." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2021 Tweet - "This misguided decision to weaken NY's eviction protection law makes it even more urgent that NY fix the federally funded Emergency Rental Assistance Program ASAP. I worked hard to deliver over $2.3B to NY--the money must get to tenants who need it now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2021 Tweet - "WATCH: I am fighting for AT LEAST $80 billion for public housing in the Senate budget reconciliation bill. @NYCHA residents deserve to live with dignity and respect now and for generations to come." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Johnson Calls for President Biden to End Unconstitutional Eviction Moratorium Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Public housing is a precious asset I toured Red Hook Houses w/ @NydiaVelazquez @JabariBrisport @MarcelaforNY & heard the community w/ @RedHookJustice @rhookinitiative @HookArtsMedia @RedHookWifi @RedHookHub I'm working to fully fund @NYCHA 's needs with budget reconciliation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Jacobs, Lee Lead Call for President Biden to End Unconstitutional Eviction Moratorium Rep.Andrew Garbarino, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you @LindaBRosenthal for helping convene this important hearing about the unacceptable delays in getting tenants the emergency rental assistance they need Congress did its job by appropriating the funds Now state & local governments--esp. in NY--must get it to renters ASAP" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 Malliotakis Joins Colton's Push to Stop Brooklyn Homeless Shelter Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Aug. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I fought to deliver $2.3B in tenant relief so hard hit New Yorkers could pay their rent, utilities, avoid the threat of eviction or overwhelming debt. I'm standing with my NY Senate and House colleagues. NY State must get this critical money gets into New Yorkers' hands ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael Hein, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance - Nadler, Ocasio-Cortez, Schumer, and Gillibrand Lead Call for New York State to Disburse Rental Assistance Funds Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 5, 2021 Tweet - "State governments--including New York's--must get the $47 billion Congress appropriated for emergency rental assistance out the door! We fought incredibly hard for these funds & Congress did its job by appropriating the money State & local governments must get it to renters ASAP" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "I'm continuing to push the Biden admin to pressure states to get federal rental assistance funds to those who need it most We fought hard for emergency assistance--the money's there because Congress appropriated it State governments--including NY's--must get the money out the door" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2021 Malliotakis & Tannousis Speak Out Against Proposed Homeless Shelters Across New York City Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Aug. 3, 2021 Schumer Statement On CDC Decision To Extend The Federal Eviction Moratorium For 60 Days Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "BIG: CDC is adopting an eviction moratorium for the vast majority of the population. Thank you to everyone who kept a spotlight on this--particularly @CoriBush who understands what it's like to lose your home and turned passion into action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I am continuing to push the administration to do all they can to pressure states--including New York--to quickly get the federal rental assistance funds that Congress approved in the spring out the door to the people who need it most." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 1, 2021 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Aug. 1, 2021 Congresswoman Cori Bush Vows to Keep Pushing as Eviction Emergency Unfolds Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 31, 2021 Clarke Co-Leads H.R. 4791, the Protecting Renters From Evictions Act of 2021, and Supports Reconvening to Vote on Extending the National Eviction Moratorium Rep.Yvette Clarke
July 30, 2021 Tonko, Castor Introduce Legislation to Electrify Households, Create Jobs & Lower Energy Bills Rep.Paul Tonko
July 29, 2021 Rep. Torres & Housing Advocates Announce New Federal Legislation to Combat Homelessness Rep.Ritchie Torres
July 29, 2021 Velázquez Secures Earmark Funding for Local Projects in Massive Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael G. Hein, Commissioner of New York State Office of Temporary and Disabiltiy Assistance - Joining Republicans and Democrats to Demand NYS Distribute Emergency Rental Assistance Program Payments Immediately Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "I'm glad NY is bringing in additional resources, personnel, urgency to address this I fought to deliver $2.3B in tenant relief so hard hit NYers could pay their rent, utilities, avoid the threat of eviction or overwhelming debt It's critical the money gets into their hands ASAP" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 25, 2021 Tweet - "I fought to deliver the $2.3B in tenant relief so hard hit NYers could pay their rent, utilities, avoid the threat of eviction or overwhelming debt. NY must fix this now and avoid the catastrophe of losing these desperately needed dollars come October." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2021 Tweet - "Public housing is a precious asset. I toured Red Hook Houses with @NydiaVelazquez @JabariBrisport @MarcelaforNY to spotlight conditions. We're working to at least double the #AmericanJobsPlan investment to make public housing livable, sustainable, and create good local jobs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2021 Espaillat, Torres Secure 1,500 Extra Section 8 Vouchers for NYC in Federal Housing Funding Bill Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "Creating jobs Providing family leave Making education, housing, health care more affordable Acting on climate That's exactly what the Senate Democratic Majority will do with our budget resolution agreement to make the most significant investment in the middle class in decades." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2021 Tlaib, Clarke, and Pressley Reintroduce Legislation to Ban the Usage of Facial Recognition Biometric Identification Technology Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 8, 2021 Tweet - "I toured Red Hook Houses with @NydiaVelazquez @JabariBrisport @MarcelaForNY & public housing advocates to examine critically needed investments We're working to at least double the #AmericanJobsPlan investment to make public housing livable, sustainable, & create good local jobs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding to Support Homeless Veteran Housing and Support Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 24, 2021 Meng and Jayapal Lead Lawmakers in Introducing the Housing Is a Human Right Act Rep.Grace Meng
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