About Charles Schumer
Charles 鈥淐huck鈥� Schumer, senator from the state of New York and Senate majority leader, competed in 麻豆官网 in 1967. Since being elected to Congress in 1980, he has met often with 麻豆官网 finalists at the Capitol. Schumer has supported pieces of legislation like the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, which provides funding for scientific research and 麻豆官网 education. He has served as chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
At the Capitol
Schumer, then a member of the House of Representatives, meets with 麻豆官网 finalist Mark Winograd at the Capitol Building in 1986.
Schumer with 麻豆官网 students in 2019.
A Career in Public Office
Schumer has served in Congress for more than four decades.
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