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Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Who Could Soon Sit On The Supreme Court, Has Actually Criticized Ruling To Uphold Affordable Care Act, Claiming That If Justices Read Law, They Would “Have Had To Invalidate” In Entirety; Decision Is Due In A Month  Schumer Says This Stance Could Have Devastating Consequences For Healthcare Costs, Coverage & Federal Protections Now In Jeopardy As He Makes The Case For Upholding Those Protections Across All Of LI  Schumer: More Than A Million... Read More

Funding Will Help Reduce Wastewater Treatment Costs And Catalyze Commercial Development  Village Of Heuvelton Will Receive $376K To Decommission Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant And Construct 8.6 Miles Of Sewer Main Senators: NBRC Funding Will Keep Village Of Heuvelton Flowing U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $376,190 in federal funding for the Village of Heuvelton to decommission its existing wastewater treatment plant, and construct... Read More

Empire Justice Center Serves Poor, Disabled, And Disenfranchised People In Rochester And Across New York State By Helping Them Achieve Social And Economic Advancement Senators Secure Federal Funding To Help Rochester Working Families By Promoting Greater Economic Security And Household Stability Senators: Investing In Rochester’s Most Vulnerable Children And Families Builds A Better Future Continuing their long history of advocacy for at-risk and low-income children and families,... Read More

This Year, CFPB Found 8 Mortgage Lenders Participated In Deceptive Practices, Scamming Vets & Servicemembers Seeking Home Loans; Feds Collected $2.8M, But Failed To Require Payback For Targeted Vets and Active Duty Servicemembers  Senator Says Bureau’s Inaction And Failure To Protect New York’s Brave Veterans and Servicemembers Leaves Hundreds High & Dry While Deceptive Lenders Profited  Schumer: Our American Heroes Were Scammed Out Of Their American Dream –... Read More

Washington D.C. - U.S. Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $35,767,672.72 in funding to support emergency repairs to federal roads across New York State. The funding was allocated through the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads program, and will be used to restore roads and highway infrastructure damaged as a result of the World Trade Center... Read More

Jawonio Serves Children, Adults, And Families With Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health Challenges, And Chronic Medical Needs COVID-19 Costs Left Jawonio Drowning In Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars In Costs  Senators: After Months Of Short-Changing, Jawonio Gets Critical Dollars To Continue Care For The Hudson Valley’s Most Vulnerable Following months of tireless advocacy for individuals with disabilities in Rockland and Westchester Counties to the U.S. Department of... Read More

Outbreak & Judiciary Sicknesses Demand Hearings For SCOTUS Be Delayed; Virtual Hearings For Such A Critical Appointment Would Be Unacceptable To Supreme Court Confirmation Process & Public President’s Own Coronavirus Infection & Spread To Senate Must Serve As A Reality Check For Leader McConnell To Prioritize Public Health; Deficient Contact Tracing & Lack Of Transparency Also Very Concerning Schumer To McConnell: Public Health Must Come Before Politics Speaking on the... Read More

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services’ Competitive Grants Provide Resources to Expand Citizenship Preparation Services to Lawful Permanent Residents USCIS Grant Awardees Include Ansob Center for Refugees, Bronx Works, Inc., and the Catholic Migration Services NEW YORK, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $750,000 in federal funding for New York City-based organizations including the Ansob Center for Refugees, Bronx Works,... Read More

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services’ Competitive Grants Provide Resources to Expand Citizenship Preparation Services to Lawful Permanent Residents; USCIS Grant Awardees Include the Catholic Charities of Rochester and Syracuse WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $550,000 in federal funding for organizations in New York State through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Catholic Charities of... Read More

CUBRC, A Buffalo-Based, Independent Not-For-Profit Research Entity, Is Home To Groundbreaking Scientists And Facilities Focused On US Defense Needs Including The Large Energy National Shock Tunnel (LENS) Complex  Senator Says CUBRC’s State-Of-The-Art Facilities And Committed Buffalo Workforce Inspire Continued Investment from DOD  Schumer: Continued Support For World-Class CUBRC Operation Keeps The US At The Forefront Of Hypersonic Technology Continuing his nearly a decade and a... Read More

Senator, Congressman Previously Secured $91M In NDAA FY2020 To Fully Fund Addition To Readiness Center and Restoration Of Facility To Support Training, Administrative, and Logistical Needs  Senator, Congressman: Readiness Center Improvements At Jamaica Armory Will Boost SE Queens and Enhance Readiness And Response Capabilities In NYC Metro Area U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer and Congressman Gregory Meeks today announced that, following their successful push to secure a... Read More

Federal Funding Will Help Offset Increased Expenses Stemming From COVID-19 Crisis  WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $12,476,039 in federal funding for the New York Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York City Housing Authority. The growing coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed New York’s hospital and housing systems -- decimating supplies and creating a crisis for workers on the... Read More

New Hangar Will Provide More Space To House And Service New Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Year-Round Senators Fiercely Advocated For Funding To Be Included In FY2020 Bipartisan Omnibus Spending Package  Schumer, Gillibrand: New UAV Hangar At Fort Drum Will Keep World-Class Installation Ahead Of The Curve U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced, after their persistent efforts... Read More

Federal Funding Enables Vital Economic Development And Financial Services To Low-Income Neighborhoods, Businesses And Families; 35 NY Organizations To Receive Federal Funding Senators Say Awards Build Capacity of CDFIs, Helping Meet the Unique Needs Of Economically Underserved Communities Schumer, Gillibrand: Investment Into Vulnerable Communities Is Critical To Recovery Of Entire NY Economy U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $20,110,750 in... Read More

Funding Will Help Ensure Farmers and Ranchers Have Access To Affordable Mental Health and Stress Assistance Close to Home  Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced $7,164,124 million in federal funding to provide New York’s agricultural producers with local and affordable mental health and stress assistance. The Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network... Read More

Funding Will Be Used To Reconstruct Runway Lighting, Rehabilitate Pavement, And Build New Wildlife Perimeter Fencing Plattsburgh International Airport To Receive $13.5M, & Frederick Douglass-Greater Rochester International Airport To Receive $2.4M, Saratoga County To Receive $3.7M In Federal Funding  Senators: FAA Funding Helps Upstate Economy Take Off U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation... Read More

Federal Funding Enables Vital Economic Development And Financial Services To Low-Income Neighborhoods, Businesses And Families; Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation To Receive Federal Funding Reps Say Award Builds Capacity of Organization To Help Meet the Unique Needs Of Economically Underserved Communities In the Hudson Valley  Reps: Investment Into Vulnerable Communities Is Critical To Recovery Of Hudson Valley Economy U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten... Read More

Barrett Has Actually Criticized Ruling To Uphold Affordable Care Act, Claiming That If Justices Read Law, They Would “Have Had To Invalidate” In Entirety  Justice Ginsburg’s Dying Wish Was That She Not Be Replaced Until A New President Is Installed; Confirming Barrett Would Tear Down All Things Ginsburg Fought For  Schumer: On Behalf Of Healthcare Rights & So Many More, I Will OPPOSE This Nomination  Standing with local families that have pre-existing health... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Brian Higgins today announced $15,430,102.46 in federal funding for lead hazard reduction in nearly 900 households across New York State. The funding was administered through Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction and Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction grant program. The funds will be used to remove lead hazards and help recipients partner with... Read More

Pandemic Has Increased Demand For E-Rate Program, Which Is An Important Source Of Funding Connecting New York’s Schools, Libraries, And Vulnerable Students To The Internet WASHINGTON, D.C.  — U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to immediately fund the E-Rate program to provide improved internet connectivity for students at home. Studies show the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the “homework... Read More