Chuck Schumer
U.S. Senator from New York
Charles Ellis “Chuck” Schumer was born in November 1950 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Harvard College, where he became interested in politics. After completing his undergraduate degree, he continued to Harvard Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor. He never practiced law, choosing a career in politics instead.
He served three terms in the New York Assembly and then was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served nine terms. He has been a U.S. Senator from New York since January 1999.
Schumer is married to Iris, and they have two children. He is Jewish.
In the News…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York released a “Dear Colleague“ letter this week, warning that the request from the White House Office of Management and Budget for $5 billion in funding rescissions increases the chance of a government shutdown at the end of the current fiscal year.
“The only way to avoid a shutdown is to work in a bipartisan way,“ Senator Schumer wrote. “As we near the funding deadline, Republicans are once again threatening to go-at-it-alone — heading our country towards a shutdown.”
The senator claimed that the majority’s consideration of the “pocket rescission“ request by President Trump’s administration prioritizes “chaos over governing, partisanship over partnership.”
The Senate minority leader stated,“This month will give us the opportunity to show a sharp contrast between our agenda“ and that of the majority party.
Contact this Leader…
Did you pray for Senator Schumer today? You can let him know at:
The Honorable Charles E. Schumer
Senator from New York
322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
