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Dec. 4, 2024
Stefanik’s Bill to Preserve Heritage Sites in Washington and Saratoga Counties Passes House
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 25, 2024
Stefanik Op-Ed In Sun Community News: Supporting Fort Ticonderoga, One of America’s Favorite Forts
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 18, 2024
Stefanik’s Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act Receives Legislative Hearing
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Aug. 16, 2024
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DESIGNATION OF THE 1908 SPRINGFIELD RACE RIOT NATIONAL MONUMENT
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 3, 2024
Stefanik Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Rename Historic Site “Saratoga National Battlefield Park”
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 21, 2023
NEWS: Sanders, Kaine, Ocasio-Cortez, Castro, Casar, Velázquez Introduce Resolution Commemorating Coup in Chile
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Sept. 21, 2023
NEWS: Sanders, Kaine, Ocasio-Cortez, Castro, Casar, Velázquez Introduce Resolution Commemorating Coup in Chile
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 13, 2023
Stefanik's Bipartisan Battlefield Protection Bill Featured at House Natural Resources Committee; Fort Ticonderoga Association's President & CEO Beth Hill Introduced to Testify by Stefanik
Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 1, 2023
Stefanik Earns National Preservation Leadership Award
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 6, 2023
Majority Leader Schumer Statement On The 2nd Anniversary Of The January 6th Insurrection
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2023
Tweet - "Today marks 2 years since a violent mob of insurrectionists--sanctioned by the former President--descended on the Capitol in an armed and deadly effort to halt the peaceful transfer of power. To this day, Trump continues his attempt to poison American democracy with his Big Lie."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 7, 2022
Nadler Opening Statement for Markup of the American Music Fairness Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 7, 2022
Nadler Opening Statement for Markup of the American Music Fairness Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 4, 2022
Tweet - "For Donald Trump, last week it was dinner with antisemites. Now he's calling for an end to America's constitutional democracy. He's out of control and a danger to our democracy. Everyone must condemn this attack on our democracy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2022
Tweet - "Few leaders in American history have been as effective, as driven, and as successful as @SpeakerPelosi --the first woman ever to serve as Speaker She has transformed practically every corner of American politics and has unquestionably made America a better, stronger, fairer nation"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2022
Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Violent Assault On Paul Pelosi
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2022
Tweet - "No one should be promoting those that spread antisemitic or anti-Black rhetoric. The accountability is welcome, but long overdue. We must come together to fight bigotry in all its forms."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 4, 2022
Tweet - "As we honor this Independence Day, we continue the work for the rights and freedoms of all Americans. We recommit ourselves to the effort to form a more perfect union with liberty and justice for all."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2022
Malliotakis Announces Return of Kayaking at Staten Island National Parks
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
June 19, 2022
Tweet - "157 years ago today, the news reached some of the last formerly enslaved people in our nation that they were free Last year, we passed into law a bill finally declaring #Juneteenth a federal holiday Today and every day, we must continue the work to achieve true equality for all"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2022
Meng Legislation Seeking to Establish First National Asian Pacific American Museum Signed into Law by President Biden
Rep. Grace Meng
June 7, 2022
Meng Joins House Speaker at Congressional Signing Ceremony For Her Bill Seeking to Create First National Museum Dedicated to the History and Culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Rep. Grace Meng
May 12, 2022
Senators Baldwin and Daines Lead Senate Introduction of WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 11, 2022
Congresswoman Clarke Issues Statement on National Nurses Week
Rep. Yvette Clarke
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "On #YomHaShoah we remember the six million Jews and other victims of the Holocaust. We must never forget. In their memory we continue to the fight against antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry in all its forms. #WeRemember #HolocaustRemembranceDay"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2022
House Passes Meng Legislation Seeking to Establish First National Asian Pacific American Museum
Rep. Grace Meng
April 24, 2022
Tweet - To everyone in the Orthodox Christian community celebrating in New York, across the country, and around the world: I wish you a Happy Easter!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 24, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we stand together to remember the Armenian genocide, the victims, and their descendants. We commemorate this 107th anniversary with the knowledge that the U.S.--under President Biden--has finally recognized the Armenian genocide for the first time. We must never forget."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2022
Tenney Announces Community Art Show to Highlight Congressional Art Competition Submissions
Rep. Claudia Tenney
April 15, 2022
Tweet - "75 years ago today, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field to start at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. As the first African-American to break MLB's color barrier, he stood up for equal rights not just on the field but for people across the country. #JackieRobinsonDay"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "César Chávez was an extraordinary labor leader As we remember him--we continue to fight for protections for farmworkers and other essential workers I'm proud to work with labor groups inspired by César Chávez, a man who gave his all for economic & social justice #CésarChávezDay"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary United States Department of Interior, and Hon. Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs United States Department of Interior - CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS LEADS NEW YORK FEDERAL DELEGATION IN CALLING ON SECRETARY HAALAND TO PARTICIPATE IN A TALKING AND HEALING CIRCLE WITH NEW YORK NATIVE NATIONS
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
March 24, 2022
Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces Launch of Congressional Art Competition for District High Schools
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
March 23, 2022
Schumer Statement on the Passing of Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2022
Tweet - "Madeleine Albright was one-of-a-kind and first-of-a kind As a refugee who fled the Nazis and Soviet Communism, she embodied the American dream in rising to become our first female Secretary of State A titan in American history--her story inspired women and girls across the globe"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2022
Tweet - "12 years ago today-- @BarackObama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. Last year-- @POTUS signed the #AmericanRescuePlan to make ACA coverage more affordable than ever. And now--we're continuing to work to lower health care and Rx costs for the people!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2022
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Legislation to Reauthorize Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor for 15-year Extension
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2022
Tweet - "I am proud to have secured this major investment for the Greater Ithaca Activities Center. This will finally give GIAC, families, and most importantly the children of Ithaca the modern state of the art community space they deserve."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2022
Schumer Delivers Half a Million Dollars to Fort Ticonderoga to Restore National Landmark's Crumbling Walls; Funding Will Boost Essential Rehabilitation of Nearly 250 Year Old Historic Site, Bolster Tourism for Essex County, & Preserve Critical Piece of Our Nation's Heritage
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2022
Congresswoman Tenney Announces Launch of 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Claudia Tenney
March 13, 2022
Tweet - "It was such an honor to officially swear in my good friend @CrystalRHudson to the NYC Council!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate and honor women in New York, across America, and the world. As Senate Majority Leader, I will continue to work for the rights of women and girls today and every day. #WomensHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "57 years ago today, more than 600 people were met with violence as they marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma for the right to vote. Today, the march for voting rights is not over. @SenateDems will not stop working to protect voting rights for every single American."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight--the Senate acted to make lynching a federal crime. After 100+ years & 200+ failed attempts to outlaw lynching, the Senate took long-overdue action by passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. This is an important step, but that it's taken so long is a stain on America."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 6, 2022
Tweet - "It was incredible to march together at the St. Pat's For All Parade today in Queens to celebrate pride, diversity, inclusion, and the Irish community in New York!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2022
Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Examining the History and Importance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 2, 2022
Reps. Espaillat, Wilson, Raskin Lead Push to Posthumously Honor Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses with Congressional Gold Medal
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 1, 2022
Schumer, Gillibrand announce the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act passes the Senate; when signed into law, proceeds will benefit the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, NY to preserve Tubman's legacy and fund education initiatives of the historic site
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "As we begin #WomensHistoryMonth, I'm so proud to celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of women in New York and across the country. This month and every month, we honor all of the inspirational women who have changed our nation for the better."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "Rev. Dr. W Franklyn Richardson leads Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. A preacher for 4 decades. A civil rights leader. He was the youngest person ever elected General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. He chairs the @NationalAction Board. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 4, 2024
Stefanik’s Bill to Preserve Heritage Sites in Washington and Saratoga Counties Passes House
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 25, 2024
Stefanik Op-Ed In Sun Community News: Supporting Fort Ticonderoga, One of America’s Favorite Forts
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 18, 2024
Stefanik’s Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act Receives Legislative Hearing
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Aug. 16, 2024
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DESIGNATION OF THE 1908 SPRINGFIELD RACE RIOT NATIONAL MONUMENT
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 3, 2024
Stefanik Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Rename Historic Site “Saratoga National Battlefield Park”
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 21, 2023
NEWS: Sanders, Kaine, Ocasio-Cortez, Castro, Casar, Velázquez Introduce Resolution Commemorating Coup in Chile
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Sept. 21, 2023
NEWS: Sanders, Kaine, Ocasio-Cortez, Castro, Casar, Velázquez Introduce Resolution Commemorating Coup in Chile
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 13, 2023
Stefanik's Bipartisan Battlefield Protection Bill Featured at House Natural Resources Committee; Fort Ticonderoga Association's President & CEO Beth Hill Introduced to Testify by Stefanik
Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 1, 2023
Stefanik Earns National Preservation Leadership Award
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 6, 2023
Majority Leader Schumer Statement On The 2nd Anniversary Of The January 6th Insurrection
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2023
Tweet - "Today marks 2 years since a violent mob of insurrectionists--sanctioned by the former President--descended on the Capitol in an armed and deadly effort to halt the peaceful transfer of power. To this day, Trump continues his attempt to poison American democracy with his Big Lie."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 7, 2022
Nadler Opening Statement for Markup of the American Music Fairness Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 7, 2022
Nadler Opening Statement for Markup of the American Music Fairness Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 4, 2022
Tweet - "For Donald Trump, last week it was dinner with antisemites. Now he's calling for an end to America's constitutional democracy. He's out of control and a danger to our democracy. Everyone must condemn this attack on our democracy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2022
Tweet - "Few leaders in American history have been as effective, as driven, and as successful as @SpeakerPelosi --the first woman ever to serve as Speaker She has transformed practically every corner of American politics and has unquestionably made America a better, stronger, fairer nation"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2022
Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Violent Assault On Paul Pelosi
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2022
Tweet - "No one should be promoting those that spread antisemitic or anti-Black rhetoric. The accountability is welcome, but long overdue. We must come together to fight bigotry in all its forms."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 4, 2022
Tweet - "As we honor this Independence Day, we continue the work for the rights and freedoms of all Americans. We recommit ourselves to the effort to form a more perfect union with liberty and justice for all."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2022
Malliotakis Announces Return of Kayaking at Staten Island National Parks
Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
June 19, 2022
Tweet - "157 years ago today, the news reached some of the last formerly enslaved people in our nation that they were free Last year, we passed into law a bill finally declaring #Juneteenth a federal holiday Today and every day, we must continue the work to achieve true equality for all"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2022
Meng Legislation Seeking to Establish First National Asian Pacific American Museum Signed into Law by President Biden
Rep.Grace Meng
June 7, 2022
Meng Joins House Speaker at Congressional Signing Ceremony For Her Bill Seeking to Create First National Museum Dedicated to the History and Culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Rep.Grace Meng
May 12, 2022
Senators Baldwin and Daines Lead Senate Introduction of WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 11, 2022
Congresswoman Clarke Issues Statement on National Nurses Week
Rep.Yvette Clarke
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "On #YomHaShoah we remember the six million Jews and other victims of the Holocaust. We must never forget. In their memory we continue to the fight against antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry in all its forms. #WeRemember #HolocaustRemembranceDay"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2022
House Passes Meng Legislation Seeking to Establish First National Asian Pacific American Museum
Rep.Grace Meng
April 24, 2022
Tweet - To everyone in the Orthodox Christian community celebrating in New York, across the country, and around the world: I wish you a Happy Easter!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 24, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we stand together to remember the Armenian genocide, the victims, and their descendants. We commemorate this 107th anniversary with the knowledge that the U.S.--under President Biden--has finally recognized the Armenian genocide for the first time. We must never forget."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2022
Tenney Announces Community Art Show to Highlight Congressional Art Competition Submissions
Rep.Claudia Tenney
April 15, 2022
Tweet - "75 years ago today, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field to start at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. As the first African-American to break MLB's color barrier, he stood up for equal rights not just on the field but for people across the country. #JackieRobinsonDay"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "César Chávez was an extraordinary labor leader As we remember him--we continue to fight for protections for farmworkers and other essential workers I'm proud to work with labor groups inspired by César Chávez, a man who gave his all for economic & social justice #CésarChávezDay"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary United States Department of Interior, and Hon. Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs United States Department of Interior - CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS LEADS NEW YORK FEDERAL DELEGATION IN CALLING ON SECRETARY HAALAND TO PARTICIPATE IN A TALKING AND HEALING CIRCLE WITH NEW YORK NATIVE NATIONS
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
March 24, 2022
Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces Launch of Congressional Art Competition for District High Schools
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
March 23, 2022
Schumer Statement on the Passing of Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2022
Tweet - "Madeleine Albright was one-of-a-kind and first-of-a kind As a refugee who fled the Nazis and Soviet Communism, she embodied the American dream in rising to become our first female Secretary of State A titan in American history--her story inspired women and girls across the globe"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2022
Tweet - "12 years ago today-- @BarackObama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. Last year-- @POTUS signed the #AmericanRescuePlan to make ACA coverage more affordable than ever. And now--we're continuing to work to lower health care and Rx costs for the people!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2022
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Legislation to Reauthorize Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor for 15-year Extension
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2022
Tweet - "I am proud to have secured this major investment for the Greater Ithaca Activities Center. This will finally give GIAC, families, and most importantly the children of Ithaca the modern state of the art community space they deserve."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2022
Schumer Delivers Half a Million Dollars to Fort Ticonderoga to Restore National Landmark's Crumbling Walls; Funding Will Boost Essential Rehabilitation of Nearly 250 Year Old Historic Site, Bolster Tourism for Essex County, & Preserve Critical Piece of Our Nation's Heritage
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2022
Congresswoman Tenney Announces Launch of 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Rep.Claudia Tenney
March 13, 2022
Tweet - "It was such an honor to officially swear in my good friend @CrystalRHudson to the NYC Council!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate and honor women in New York, across America, and the world. As Senate Majority Leader, I will continue to work for the rights of women and girls today and every day. #WomensHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "57 years ago today, more than 600 people were met with violence as they marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma for the right to vote. Today, the march for voting rights is not over. @SenateDems will not stop working to protect voting rights for every single American."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight--the Senate acted to make lynching a federal crime. After 100+ years & 200+ failed attempts to outlaw lynching, the Senate took long-overdue action by passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. This is an important step, but that it's taken so long is a stain on America."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 6, 2022
Tweet - "It was incredible to march together at the St. Pat's For All Parade today in Queens to celebrate pride, diversity, inclusion, and the Irish community in New York!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2022
Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Examining the History and Importance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 2, 2022
Reps. Espaillat, Wilson, Raskin Lead Push to Posthumously Honor Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses with Congressional Gold Medal
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 1, 2022
Schumer, Gillibrand announce the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act passes the Senate; when signed into law, proceeds will benefit the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, NY to preserve Tubman's legacy and fund education initiatives of the historic site
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "As we begin #WomensHistoryMonth, I'm so proud to celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of women in New York and across the country. This month and every month, we honor all of the inspirational women who have changed our nation for the better."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "Rev. Dr. W Franklyn Richardson leads Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. A preacher for 4 decades. A civil rights leader. He was the youngest person ever elected General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. He chairs the @NationalAction Board. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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