Chuck Schumer
U.S. Senate
About
Chuck Schumer has represented New York in the U.S. Senate since 1999 and currently serves as Senate Minority Leader. A Brooklyn native, he is known for his tenacious constituent services and media presence. He previously served nine terms in the House of Representatives. His next election is 2028.
Policy Positions
Economy & Jobs
Schumer was the lead Senate champion of the CHIPS and Science Act and Inflation Reduction Act, which he argues will create manufacturing jobs and reduce costs. He supports progressive taxation and has opposed Republican tax cuts for the wealthy.
Infrastructure & Transit
Schumer has been the primary advocate in Congress for the Gateway Tunnel project connecting New York and New Jersey. He secured billions in federal infrastructure funding for New York.
Healthcare
Schumer supports the ACA and has opposed Republican efforts to repeal it. He has backed drug price negotiation and expansion of Medicare.
Climate & Energy
Schumer was instrumental in passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes the largest climate investment in U.S. history. He supports aggressive federal action on climate change.
Campaign Funding
$30.2M
raised · 2021-2022
Broadly funded across finance, technology, law, and real estate — reflecting Schumer's role as Senate party leader and his decades-long relationships with major industries. Data reflects 2021–2022 cycle; Schumer's next election is 2028.