Sen. Charles Schumer News

Schumer Calls for Better Communication After New York Penn Station Stampede

Sen. Charles Schumer says the stampede that injured 16 people at New York’s Penn Station just over a week ago shows a need for better coordination between law enforcement agencies at transportation hubs. The stampede erupted April 14 following false …

FEMA Reconsidering Private Insurers’ Role in Flood Insurance

Federal officials have agreed to consider a proposal calling for an end to the federal flood insurance model that allows private insurance carriers to write and service policies. Senator Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., citing alleged “widespread fraud” and “unjust denials” …

Senator Criticizes ‘Unclean’ Terrorism Insurance Bill Passed by House

Democratic U.S. Senator Charles Schumer on Thursday called for the U.S. House of Representatives to extend a federal terrorism insurance program by passing a “clean” bill with no controversial extra provisions. The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that …

Congress Said Close to Deal to Renew Terrorism Insurance

Lawmakers are close to extending a federal program that covers a portion of corporations’ losses from acts of terrorism, according to three congressional aides. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling and Senator Charles Schumer are nearing a deal on …

Senator Looks to Halt Rentals of Recalled Vehicles Over Safety

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York said he will introduce a bill to stop car rental agencies from renting automobiles that are under recalls for problems that aren’t yet fixed. The industry this month proposed a two-tiered system in …