New senate leader
You're referring to the new Senate Majority Leader!
As of January 2021, the new Senate Majority Leader is Chuck Schumer (D-NY). He took over the position from Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who was the Senate Majority Leader from 2015 to 2021.
Chuck Schumer has been a U.S. Senator from New York since 1999 and has served as the Senate Minority Leader since 2017. As the new Senate Majority Leader, he will play a crucial role in shaping the legislative agenda and working with the Biden administration to pass key legislation.
Some of the key issues that Schumer is likely to focus on in his new role include:
- COVID-19 relief: Schumer has been a strong advocate for additional COVID-19 relief measures, including increased funding for vaccine distribution, testing, and contact tracing.
- Climate change: As a leader on the Environment and Public Works Committee, Schumer has been a vocal advocate for climate change legislation and has pushed for increased funding for renewable energy and green infrastructure.
- Healthcare: Schumer has been a strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has advocated for measures to strengthen and expand healthcare coverage, including lowering prescription drug costs.
- Immigration reform: Schumer has been a key player in efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform, including the DREAM Act and the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.
- Economic stimulus: Schumer has called for additional economic stimulus measures to help boost the economy and create jobs, including infrastructure investments and tax cuts for working families.
As Senate Majority Leader, Schumer will work closely with President Biden and other Democratic leaders to advance their legislative priorities and build bipartisan support for key bills.