Mr. President, now on the weak data center bill, the only thing that came out of Trump's big AI summit yesterday was a photo op; no Federal guardrails to protect against catastrophic risk, no signal from Trump that he plans to act. All Trump had to say was ``there should be tremendous self- regulation.'' Relying on self-regulation is how we got into this mess. Americans are calling for real solutions, real guardrails, real solutions on AI. Republicans' toothless data center bill completely misses the mark.
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Chuck Schumer
Senator · New York · Democrat
Chuck Schumer
Healthcare Costs · Consumer Financial Protection · National Security · Tax Policy
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Mr. President, 20 months ago, Republicans won control of Washington on a promise to bring down costs, make government more efficient, and end senseless wars. But over the past 2 years, Republicans betrayed the trust of the American people. For the past 20 months, Senate Republicans catered to Donald Trump's every wish, but Senate Democrats stood up for the American people. The Trump administration, empowered by his feckless Republican majorities in Congress, has been a catastrophe for working families everywhere.
Mr. President, on chaos, with a record so terrible, with an agenda so deeply unpopular, Trump has resorted to sowing chaos everywhere he can--chaos in our financial markets; chaos in our streets, where he unleashed his rogue ICE agents to go after Americans; chaos abroad, where his war has put our economy at risk--all because he didn't think to keep the Strait of Hormuz open when he began. Republicans have embraced Trump's chaos at every turn, but Senate Democrats have done everything we can to restore stability, especially in our elections.
Biography
Raised in Brooklyn, Chuck Schumer began his public service in the New York State Assembly before building a reputation as an effective legislator in Congress. Elected as U.S. Senator for New York in 1998, he has focused on infrastructure investment, gun safety, and expanding access to health care. As Senate Majority Leader, Schumer played a central role in passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and shepherding COVID-19 relief legislation. He is known for his strategic leadership and dedication to advancing priorities that reflect the needs of New Yorkers and the nation.
Education
- J.D. with Honors, Harvard Law School1974
- B.A., Magna cum laude, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA1971
Professional History
U.S. Senator
1981–PresentRepresenting New York in the Senate
Member, New York Assembly
1974–80
Policy Focus
Congress20%
Arts, Culture, Religion2%
Taxation1%
Health1%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Chuck Schumer's record in Congress.
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Helped secure funding and extensions for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund for first responders and survivors.
COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Led passage of the American Rescue Plan Act, providing pandemic relief funding for individuals, businesses, and local governments.
Infrastructure Investment
Championed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, directing billions to upgrade New York’s roads, bridges, and public transit.
Gun Safety Legislation
Co-authored the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, establishing federal background checks for firearm purchases.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Senate Select Committee on IntelligenceEx Officio
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