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April 2, 2020 Letter to Jim Bahri, CEO of Airvoice Wireless LLC - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Expanded Internet Access For Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - ICMYI: Reps. Torres Small, Huffman Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Andy Levin, 35 Bipartisan House Members, Call for Increased Library Funding to Ensure Access to Online and Digital Resources during Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You need to issue an Executive Order directing federal agencies to maximize telework. And it needs to happen TODAY." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 15, 2020 Meng Calls for NYC Schools to Close to Help Fight Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Booker Urge Trump to Increase Mobile Hotspots During Coronavirus Outbreak to Help Students Complete Schoolwork Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen, Gallagher, Cotton, and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Freeze Huawei from U.S. Financial System Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "A looming FCC mandate would eliminate the T-Band spectrum used for public safety services in NY & in places across America Since 9/11, T-Band's been utilized by first responders to communicate day-to-day, and during unimaginable emergencies We're fighting to save T-Band access" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce - On the heels of +$1.5 million in funding from Appalachian Regional Commission for Southern Tier Network in corning, Schumer calls for EDA to immediately award a matching $1.5 million in federal dollars to get critical broadband project started ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 3, 2020 Wyden, Merkley Urge the Supreme Court to Uphold Statute Protecting Consumers from Unwanted Robocalls Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom - Van Hollen, Colleagues Sign Bipartisan Letter Calling for UK to Reconsider Huawei Decision Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "To our friends & allies in the UK: Chinese companies are compelled to support & cooperate with the Chinese Communist Party With security, privacy, & economic threats Huawei poses--we urge the UK to revisit its decision to allow Huawei to supply some of the UK's 5G infrastructure" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer reveals: TSA is still using "TikTok' app on social media; senator says risks to American & Fed security via the platform remain; Pentagon & PHS have banned it, TSA should too Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Melinda Gates, Founder of Pivotal Ventures - Congressman Joe Morelle Encourages Melinda Gates to Select Rochester for $50 Million Pivotal Ventures Investment Rep. Joe Morelle
Feb. 12, 2020 House Science Committee Adopts Tonko Energy Innovation Amendments Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 30, 2020 Following Stefanik Call with Chairman Pai, FCC Opens the Door to Unserved Parts of NY-21 in New Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 30, 2020 Tonko, Delgado Celebrate Reversal in New York Eligibility, Continue to Push FCC for New York Access to Rural Broadband Funding Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 HPSCI Republicans statement on Britain's decision to allow Huawei to help build its 5G network Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to Robin Hayes, CEO of Jetblue Airways - Schumer urges airlines to consider brand new route from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Francisco; senator says new Jetblue or United route would link Buffalo's expanding tech sector with Silicon Valley, promote economic growth & create good-paying jobs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 27, 2020 Tonko Bill Cracking Down on Illegal Radio Broadcasts Signed into Law Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 27, 2020 Tonko Announces $758K in Science Grants to Albany Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I'm saddened by the loss of Jim Lehrer. A legend of journalism, a cofounder of PBS NewsHour, he spoke truth to power and dedicated himself to public journalism. My prayers go to his family this week." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Sundar Pichai, Google CEO - Schumer launches major push to prevent bridge strikes that have plagued Westchester county for decades; senator calls on leading GPS developers to integrate data warning commercial vehicle drivers of road restrictions, promote driver safety & decrease traffic Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Huawei is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and its efforts to infiltrate 5G are nefarious at their core. Allowing the company into the U.K.'s 5G networks would pose a national security threat that could not be mitigated or contained." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Schumer, Gillibrand reveal: Feds plotting to exclude New York from vital $20 billion pot of funds to expand rural broadband connectivity; senators say rural broadband access is essential to thrive in the modern economy, call on FCC to reverse course at once Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of Fed. Communications Commission - Delgado Leads 22 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Make New York Eligible for $16 Billion in Broadband Grants Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Co-Leads the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Eyes on the Courts Act" Allowing Cameras in Courtrooms Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tonko Bill to Safeguard Public Airwaves Passes Senate Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to Mr. Overbeek, Mr. Mistele, Mr. Pichai, Mr. McMahon, Mr. Greer, Ms. Wright, Mr. Haoui, Ms. Schewel, Mr. Nagda, and Mr. Abney - Schumer sounds alarm on GPS companies dragging feet on implementing data vital to millions of NY drivers & the +5,000 NY rail crossings; with many deaths in NY since 2017, senator says companies must incorporate data to improve the safety of roads & save lives ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Stefanik Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill To Modernize Online Job Searching Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 U.S. House Passes O'Halleran-Bill to Build National 5G Strategy & Protect U.S. Telecommunications Networks Against Foreign Threats Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Wyden and Bicameral Coalition Ask FCC To Protect Consumers From Wireless Scams Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Lawmakers Unveil Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Crisis Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass the Secure 5G and Beyond Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bilirakis Secures First Legislative Win of 2020 Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources, Combat Climate Change Introduced in House Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 2, 2020 Governor Cuomo Signs the New York Call Center Jobs Act Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Dec. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Americans were battered by 48 billion robocalls last year. I get them, too. I hate them. They need to stop. I'm so proud I fought for the #TRACEDact to protect Americans from these annoying, persistent, & dangerous calls. And I'm so proud it's now law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad the Army is taking the potential national security risks posed by TikTok seriously. China-owned technology companies' collection and handling of user data, location-related data, and other sensitive personal information should concern us all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Americans were battered by 48 billion robocalls last year. I get them, too. I hate them. They need to stop. I'm proud I fought for the #TRACEDact to protect Americans from these annoying, persistent, and dangerous calls. It's time for action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Booker, Colleagues Demand HUD Review Facial Recognition Technology Use in Public Housing Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Date Title Politician
April 2, 2020 Letter to Jim Bahri, CEO of Airvoice Wireless LLC - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Expanded Internet Access For Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - ICMYI: Reps. Torres Small, Huffman Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Andy Levin, 35 Bipartisan House Members, Call for Increased Library Funding to Ensure Access to Online and Digital Resources during Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You need to issue an Executive Order directing federal agencies to maximize telework. And it needs to happen TODAY." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 15, 2020 Meng Calls for NYC Schools to Close to Help Fight Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Booker Urge Trump to Increase Mobile Hotspots During Coronavirus Outbreak to Help Students Complete Schoolwork Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen, Gallagher, Cotton, and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Freeze Huawei from U.S. Financial System Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "A looming FCC mandate would eliminate the T-Band spectrum used for public safety services in NY & in places across America Since 9/11, T-Band's been utilized by first responders to communicate day-to-day, and during unimaginable emergencies We're fighting to save T-Band access" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce - On the heels of +$1.5 million in funding from Appalachian Regional Commission for Southern Tier Network in corning, Schumer calls for EDA to immediately award a matching $1.5 million in federal dollars to get critical broadband project started ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 3, 2020 Wyden, Merkley Urge the Supreme Court to Uphold Statute Protecting Consumers from Unwanted Robocalls Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom - Van Hollen, Colleagues Sign Bipartisan Letter Calling for UK to Reconsider Huawei Decision Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "To our friends & allies in the UK: Chinese companies are compelled to support & cooperate with the Chinese Communist Party With security, privacy, & economic threats Huawei poses--we urge the UK to revisit its decision to allow Huawei to supply some of the UK's 5G infrastructure" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer reveals: TSA is still using "TikTok' app on social media; senator says risks to American & Fed security via the platform remain; Pentagon & PHS have banned it, TSA should too Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Melinda Gates, Founder of Pivotal Ventures - Congressman Joe Morelle Encourages Melinda Gates to Select Rochester for $50 Million Pivotal Ventures Investment Rep.Joe Morelle
Feb. 12, 2020 House Science Committee Adopts Tonko Energy Innovation Amendments Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 30, 2020 Following Stefanik Call with Chairman Pai, FCC Opens the Door to Unserved Parts of NY-21 in New Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 30, 2020 Tonko, Delgado Celebrate Reversal in New York Eligibility, Continue to Push FCC for New York Access to Rural Broadband Funding Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 HPSCI Republicans statement on Britain's decision to allow Huawei to help build its 5G network Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to Robin Hayes, CEO of Jetblue Airways - Schumer urges airlines to consider brand new route from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Francisco; senator says new Jetblue or United route would link Buffalo's expanding tech sector with Silicon Valley, promote economic growth & create good-paying jobs Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 27, 2020 Tonko Bill Cracking Down on Illegal Radio Broadcasts Signed into Law Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 27, 2020 Tonko Announces $758K in Science Grants to Albany Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I'm saddened by the loss of Jim Lehrer. A legend of journalism, a cofounder of PBS NewsHour, he spoke truth to power and dedicated himself to public journalism. My prayers go to his family this week." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Sundar Pichai, Google CEO - Schumer launches major push to prevent bridge strikes that have plagued Westchester county for decades; senator calls on leading GPS developers to integrate data warning commercial vehicle drivers of road restrictions, promote driver safety & decrease traffic Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Huawei is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and its efforts to infiltrate 5G are nefarious at their core. Allowing the company into the U.K.'s 5G networks would pose a national security threat that could not be mitigated or contained." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Schumer, Gillibrand reveal: Feds plotting to exclude New York from vital $20 billion pot of funds to expand rural broadband connectivity; senators say rural broadband access is essential to thrive in the modern economy, call on FCC to reverse course at once Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of Fed. Communications Commission - Delgado Leads 22 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Make New York Eligible for $16 Billion in Broadband Grants Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Co-Leads the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Eyes on the Courts Act" Allowing Cameras in Courtrooms Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tonko Bill to Safeguard Public Airwaves Passes Senate Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to Mr. Overbeek, Mr. Mistele, Mr. Pichai, Mr. McMahon, Mr. Greer, Ms. Wright, Mr. Haoui, Ms. Schewel, Mr. Nagda, and Mr. Abney - Schumer sounds alarm on GPS companies dragging feet on implementing data vital to millions of NY drivers & the +5,000 NY rail crossings; with many deaths in NY since 2017, senator says companies must incorporate data to improve the safety of roads & save lives ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2020 Stefanik Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill To Modernize Online Job Searching Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 U.S. House Passes O'Halleran-Bill to Build National 5G Strategy & Protect U.S. Telecommunications Networks Against Foreign Threats Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Wyden and Bicameral Coalition Ask FCC To Protect Consumers From Wireless Scams Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Lawmakers Unveil Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Crisis Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass the Secure 5G and Beyond Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bilirakis Secures First Legislative Win of 2020 Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources, Combat Climate Change Introduced in House Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 2, 2020 Governor Cuomo Signs the New York Call Center Jobs Act Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Dec. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Americans were battered by 48 billion robocalls last year. I get them, too. I hate them. They need to stop. I'm so proud I fought for the #TRACEDact to protect Americans from these annoying, persistent, & dangerous calls. And I'm so proud it's now law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I'm glad the Army is taking the potential national security risks posed by TikTok seriously. China-owned technology companies' collection and handling of user data, location-related data, and other sensitive personal information should concern us all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Americans were battered by 48 billion robocalls last year. I get them, too. I hate them. They need to stop. I'm proud I fought for the #TRACEDact to protect Americans from these annoying, persistent, and dangerous calls. It's time for action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Booker, Colleagues Demand HUD Review Facial Recognition Technology Use in Public Housing Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
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