Press Releases
SCHUMER CELEBRATES ARRIVAL OF STATUE OF ROCHESTER HERO FREDERICK DOUGLASS TO U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING.
Douglass Statue in the Capitol After Five Year WaitSchumer Adds One more Statue of Prominent African Americans to the Capitol. Now there are Four Statues of African Americans - Out of More Than 180 Sculptures of Prominent Americans in the Capitol; Schumer: After a five year Struggle, This Statue to Honor Rochester Hero is placed in Emancipation Hall Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer celebrated the arrival of statue of Americanhero and Rochester resident, Frederick Douglass, to reside … Continue Reading
September 23, 2013
Schumer Introduces a Concurrent Resolution to Accept a Statue of Frederick Douglas
SCHUMERINTRODUCES A BILL TO FINALLY DELIVER STATUE OF ROCHESTER'S OWN GREAT AMERICANCIVIL RIGHTS HERO, FREDERICK DOUGLASS, TO U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING - AFTER FIVEYEARS OF LEGISLATIVE STALEMATE Schumer'sHistoric Resolution Would Direct Congress To Accept D.C.'s Douglass Statue -Completed In 2007 - To Reside In The Capitol And Immortalize A Hero FromRochester Only Two Out OfMore Than 180 Sculptures Of Prominent Americans In The Capitol Are AfricanAmerican Schumer: After ALong … Continue Reading
September 19, 2013
Schumer Announces FEC Nominee Lee Goodman and Ann Ravel Clear Senate Rules Committee
The nominees will fill Democratic andRepublican vacancies on the Federal Election Commission Schumer: Once confirmed, Goodman and Ravel canhelp restore the agency to fully functioning watchdog for the nation'scampaign finance laws WASHINGTON, DC-- U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced that Lee Goodman and Ann Ravel, nominees to the Federal Election Commission, have been reported out to the full Senate by the Committee. … Continue Reading
July 15, 2013
Senator Roberts Blasts Leader’s Nuclear Option
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration today blasted the Senate Majority Leader's attempts to destroy the rights of the minority by breaking the rules of the U.S. Senate. "In breaking the rules to change the rules, the majority seeks to destroy what has made the Senate great," Roberts said. "The Senate has always been the one place where all Americans could be assured that they would have a voice. "Every American, … Continue Reading
June 12, 2013
Schumer Urges Confirmation of Davita Vance-Cooks to Lead Government Printing Office
Vance-Cooks Would be First Woman and FirstAfrican-American Confirmed as Public Printer of the United States Schumer: Ground-breaking Nominee is "Uniquely Qualified"and Ready to Serve WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, announced today that he will urge his colleagues to move expeditiously to confirm Davita Vance-Cooks as Public Printer of the United States, the executive who leads the Government Printing Office. If confirmed, … Continue Reading
April 25, 2012
SCHUMER CALLS FOR QUICK PASSAGE OF E-FILING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD INCREASE TRANSPARENCY OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS
Senator ChairsRules Hearing on 'Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act' - Bill Would RequireSenate Candidates To File Campaign Finance Reports Electronically With FEC Bipartisan Legislation,Introduced By Senator Tester, Would Call For Senate To Abandon Burdensome &Costly Paper Filing System Schumer: BillWould Increase Transparency and Accessibility of Senate Candidate Filings &Save Taxpayers Thousands Annually Washington, DC -U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the … Continue Reading
March 29, 2012
SCHUMER HOLDS SENATE RULES COMMITTEE HEARING ON NEW VERSION OF DISCLOSE ACT
Already In 2012,Outside Groups Have Spent $90M Influencing Elections-Many Raise Funds inUnlimited Amounts and Do Not Disclose Donors LegislativeHearing Focuses on S. 2219, DISCLOSE Act of 2012, Streamlined Proposal to RequireOutside Political Groups to Disclose Their Donors WASHINGTON,DC-U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, convened a hearing today on S. 2219, the DISCLOSE Act of 2012. The bill is a new legislative effort to blunt the harmful impacts … Continue Reading
July 02, 2010
SCHUMER URGES MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS TO REGISTER TO VOTE NOW FOR 2010 ELECTIONS
Armed Forces Voters Week and Overseas Voters Week Is June 28-July 7 Schumer Sponsored Military and Overseas Voting Law That Makes It Easier for Millions of Voters to Register and Vote in Elections WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, urged military and overseas voters to register to vote now to ensure their right to participate in this year's primaries and elections. The Department of Defense (DOD) is … Continue Reading
June 30, 2010
SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD
Chairman Charles E. Schumer Remarks on the Passing of Senator Robert C. Byrd, as prepared for delivery June 30, 2010 Madam President, it is with deep sadness that I rise today to honor my colleague and friend, Senator Robert C. Byrd. The admiration that all of us in this body have for Senator Byrd is genuine and palpable. We already miss him dearly. I know that I speak for the entire Senate when I say that our thoughts and prayers are with Senator Byrd's family as they mourn … Continue Reading
June 25, 2010
SCHUMER UNVEILS LONG-AWAITED AND LONG-DESERVED PLAQUE COMMEMORATING ENSLAVED AFRICAN-AMERICANS WHO HELPED CONSTRUCT THE U.S. CAPITOL
Schumer, As Chairman of Rules Committee, Led Ceremony to Install Plaque in Senate Wing of U.S. Capitol Yesterday Schumer Was Original Co-Sponsor of Resolution Honoring Enslaved African-Americans for Their Contribution to Construction of U.S. Capitol Schumer: This Plaque Honoring These Brave Americans Is A Fitting Tribute to the Vital but Voiceless Work They Contributed to The U.S. Capitol Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer led a ceremony to install the long-awaited … Continue Reading
June 25, 2010
SCHUMER: STALLING OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S NOMINATIONS IS 'WORST IN MEMORY'
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, delivered the following statement at the panel's hearing today on the rise of secret holds that have held up executive and judicial nominations in the Senate. Statement of Chairman Charles E. Schumer Senate Rules and Administration Committee Hearing on "Examining the Filibuster: Silent Filibusters, Holds and the Senate Confirmation Process" June 23, 2010 Good Morning. I would like to thank my … Continue Reading
June 25, 2010
SCHUMER STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF DISCLOSE ACT
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, released the following statement Thursday after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the DISCLOSE Act to address the Supreme Court's ruling in the Citizens United case: "This is a major step towards preventing undisclosed, special-interest dollars from cascading into our political system. We intend to move the DISCLOSE Act as quickly as possible in the Senate." --Senator Charles E. … Continue Reading
June 22, 2010
SCHUMER TO CHAIR SENATE HEARING ON RAPID RISE IN USE OF HOLDS AND OTHER DELAYS TO BLOCK KEY NOMINATIONS
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Wednesday at 10 am: SCHUMER TO CHAIR SENATE HEARING ON RAPID RISE IN USE OF HOLDS AND OTHER DELAYS TO BLOCK KEY NOMINATIONS Panel Will Examine Large Jump in Obama vs. Bush Executive and Judicial Appointments Held Up in Senate McCaskill, Wyden, Grassley To Testify About Their Proposal To End Secret Holds WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, will chair a hearing on WEDNESDAY, … Continue Reading
June 22, 2010
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES HIS APPOINTMENT OF CAP REGION RESIDENT BARBARA BARTOLETTI TO THE ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION’S BOARD OF ADVISORS
Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, Appointed Bartoletti to Advise the EAC on Voting Issues Bartoletti has Served as a Voting Advocate for More than Two Decades WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced his appointment of New Yorker Barbara Bartoletti to serve on the Board of Advisors to the federal Election Assistance Commission (EAC) . The 37-member Board of Advisors is responsible for … Continue Reading
June 01, 2010
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES FORMER VICE PRESIDENT WALTER MONDALE AS FIRST WITNESS FOR RULES COMMITTEE FILIBUSTER HEARING
Hearing to Focus on the Senate's Use of the Filibuster and Its Consequences Mondale Led Efforts in 1975 to Cut Off Filibusters with 60 Votes Former Senator Don Nickles Also Expected to Testify WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced that former Vice President and Senator Walter Mondale will be a witness at the second in a series of hearings on the Senate filibuster. Mondale will discuss … Continue Reading
May 28, 2010
SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM J. BOARMAN TO BE PUBLIC PRINTER
Statement of Chairman Charles E. Schumer Committee on Rules and Administration Hearing on the Nomination of William J. Boarman to be Public Printer May 25, 2010 The Rules Committee shall come to order. Good morning. I would like to welcome everyone, including our Ranking Member, Senator Bennett, (and my fellow Rules Committee colleagues present here today) and especially our nominee, William (Bill) Boarman. The Government Printing Office was created by "The Printing Act" in … Continue Reading
May 26, 2010
SCHUMER STATEMENT ON HOUSE COMMITTEE'S PASSAGE OF DISCLOSE ACT
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, released the following statement Friday regarding the House Administration Committee's passage of the DISCLOSE Act to respond to the Citizens United ruling that opened the door to unlimited corporate spending on elections. Schumer is the chief sponsor of the Senate companion. "This is a major step forward in our effort to stop a flood of special interest money from drowning out the voices … Continue Reading
May 04, 2010
SCHUMER FLOOR STATEMENT ON THE DISCLOSE ACT
Floor Statement of Senator Charles E. Schumer on S. 3295, the DISCLOSE Act May 3, 2010 Mr. President, last Friday, I introduced S. 3295, the DISCLOSE Act, because Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections. I am joined by 40 of my Senate colleagues as cosponsors. Decades ago, Justice Louis Brandeis boldly said, "Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants." That's exactly what this bill will do - shine a light on the flood of spending unleashed … Continue Reading
April 29, 2010
SENATE DEMOCRATS UNVEIL LEGISLATION TO LIMIT FALLOUT FROM SUPREME COURT RULING THAT ALLOWS UNLIMITED SPECIAL-INTEREST SPENDING ON ELECTIONS—ANNOUNCE PLAN FOR SENATE PASSAGE BY JULY 4
DISCLOSE Act Will Require All Organizations Making Political Expenditures To Make Public Their Donors And Appear On Camera To Stand By Their Ads Legislation Also Bans Foreign-Controlled Corporations, Government Contractors from Making Political Expenditures Bill Was Developed Together With Obama Administration; Van Hollen, Castle To Introduce House Version Later Today WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Russ Feingold (D-WI), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Evan Bayh (D-IN) and Al … Continue Reading
April 15, 2010
SCHUMER PRESIDES OVER THE NOMINATION HEARING OF STEPHEN T. AYERS TO ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL POST
Ayers nominated to be the 11th Architect of the Capitol after 12 years of service Schumer: We are fortunate to have a nominee of his caliber for this important post WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, presided over the nomination of Stephen T. Ayers to be the Architect of the Capitol. President Barack Obama nominated Mr. Ayers to a ten-year term to be the next Architect of the Capitol on February 24, 2010. Mr. … Continue Reading
