Chuck Schumer

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Schumer has been a dominant force in New York and national politics for over 50 years. He is the longest-serving senator in New York history and has held the highest leadership positions in the Senate. His legislative achievements include the Violence Against Women Act and the Brady Bill, landmark laws that have had a lasting impact on public safety. He has been named to the TIME 100 Most Influential People list multiple times and is regularly ranked among the world's most powerful people by Forbes.

AwardsSchumer's awards are primarily political and honorary. He received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in 2014 for his work on gun control legislation. He has also received honorary degrees and legislative achievement awards from advocacy organizations for his work on the Violence Against Women Act, the Brady Bill, and other legislation.

Honours & Distinctions

Dean of New York's Congressional Delegation

U.S. Congress·2019

Longest-serving senator from New York

Senate Majority Leader

U.S. Senate·2021

Highest-ranking Democrat in the Senate

Senate Minority Leader

U.S. Senate·2017

Leader of Senate Democrats

Rankings & Lists

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TIME 100 Most Influential People

TIME·2017

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TIME 100 Most Influential People

TIME·2021

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Forbes Most Powerful People

Forbes·2021