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July 24, 2020
Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Mitch McConnell and the White House's Continued Months-Long Disarray and Delay
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "Without action by President Trump & Senate Republicans, federal unemployment insurance will expire for millions of Americans this weekend. The Senate must take up the House-passed #HeroesAct & extend this critical lifeline for working families."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 23, 2020
Letter to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Chairman Pat Roberts, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow - Meng and Espaillat Urge Senate to Allow Hot Food for SNAP Program
Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
July 23, 2020
Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 22, 2020
Torres: Expanded Unemployment Benefits Must Continue
Rep. Norma Torres
July 20, 2020
Schiff, Chu Introduce Legislation to Ensure Unemployment Relief For Independent Workers With Mixed Income Types
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
July 16, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Applauds Appropriations Committee Passage of Homelessness Funding for FY 2021
Rep. Gil Cisneros
July 15, 2020
Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Marking Two Months Since House Passage of The Heroes Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 14, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Nancy Pelosi
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Beatty Backs Extending Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Jimmy Gomez, ...
July 2, 2020
Pelosi Statement on the June Jobs Report
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "The #JobsReport reveals that unemployment remains higher than any period since World War II. Congress must take further action to protect lives & livelihoods nationwide. Leader McConnell must end his obstruction & pass the #HeroesAct."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2020
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations''
Rep. Maxine Waters
June 12, 2020
Harder Announces Over $11 Million Federal Investments to Combat Homelessness in Stanislaus, San Joaquin Counties
Rep. Josh Harder
June 10, 2020
Congressman Panetta Announces More than $5.8 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Homelessness on The Central Coast
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Higgins Calls for A Streamlined Process to Ensure WNYers without Internet Access Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments
Rep. Jimmy Gomez, ...
June 5, 2020
Veterans' Affairs Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Combat Veteran Unemployment
Rep. Mike Levin, ...
June 5, 2020
Pelosi Statement on the May Jobs Report
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 3, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of PPP Flexibility Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 20, 2020
Kilmer, Brooks, Sewell, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Unemployed American Workers Access Skills Training Programs During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
May 14, 2020
House Democrats Propose $10 Billion for Vulnerable Families
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May 12, 2020
Duckworth Joins Bicameral Effort to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued by Environmental Injustice
Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
May 8, 2020
Chairman Takano Responds to Rise in Veteran Unemployment to Nearly 12 Percent
Rep. Mark Takano
May 8, 2020
House Ag Subcommittee Chairs Fudge, Costa, Plaskett Introduce Legislation to Better Connect Farmers, Food Banks
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Letter Urges Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit to Help Working-Class Michigan Families
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 1, 2020
Letter to Peter DeFazio, Chair for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sam Graves, Ranking Member for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Grace Napolitano, Chair for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, and Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Barragán Leads Call for Natural Infrastructure Projects, Access in Underserved Communities
Rep. Nanette Barragán
April 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
April 24, 2020
Sánchez, Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment to Uninsured
Rep. Linda Sánchez
April 22, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks
Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
April 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader of the United States Congress - As Low-Income Communities Struggle, Harris Pushes for Recurring Monthly Payments
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
March 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed
Rep. Ami Bera, ...
March 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
March 3, 2020
Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Former Food Assistance Recipients In Congress Urge President Trump To Abandon Proposed Cuts To SNAP
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Release: Rep. Khanna, Majority Whip Clyburn, Sen. Bennet, Reps. Price and Clarke Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Assistance to Tenants Facing Eviction
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Jan. 17, 2020
Costa Statement on Gov. Newsom Award of $11.5 Million to Fight Homelessness in Fresno
Rep. Jim Costa
Jan. 14, 2020
Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - At First Hearing of 2020, Waters Continues to Prioritize Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crisis
Rep. Maxine Waters
Jan. 14, 2020
Harder Introduces Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act
Rep. Josh Harder
Jan. 13, 2020
Harder Releases Plan to Tackle Homelessness
Rep. Josh Harder
Jan. 9, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Chairs Hearing on Food Insecurity Among Veterans Featuring Testimony from Two San Diego-Area Organizations
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
Jan. 1, 2020
Issue Position: Homelessness
Rep. Nanette Barragán
Dec. 6, 2019
Rep. Waters on SNAP Cuts: Trump Takes Food from Vulnerable Americans while Cutting Taxes for the Rich & Enriching Himself at Taxpayer Expense
Rep. Maxine Waters
Dec. 4, 2019
Congressman Panetta Statement on the Administration's Latest Cut to CalFresh Benefits
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Dec. 4, 2019
Costa Slams Administration's Attack on Hungry Americans
Rep. Jim Costa
Nov. 21, 2019
Harris, Waters Introduce Bill to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Education and Labor Committee Advances College Affordability Act with Key Provisions from Rep. Mark Takano
Rep. Mark Takano
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Re: Newest Administration Proposal to Cut SNAP Benefits
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Oct. 17, 2019
Harder Slams "Heartless" Proposal to Take School Lunches Away from Poor Children
Rep. Josh Harder
Date
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July 24, 2020
Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Mitch McConnell and the White House's Continued Months-Long Disarray and Delay
Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "Without action by President Trump & Senate Republicans, federal unemployment insurance will expire for millions of Americans this weekend. The Senate must take up the House-passed #HeroesAct & extend this critical lifeline for working families."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 23, 2020
Letter to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Chairman Pat Roberts, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow - Meng and Espaillat Urge Senate to Allow Hot Food for SNAP Program
Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
July 23, 2020
Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 22, 2020
Torres: Expanded Unemployment Benefits Must Continue
Rep.Norma Torres
July 20, 2020
Schiff, Chu Introduce Legislation to Ensure Unemployment Relief For Independent Workers With Mixed Income Types
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
July 16, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Applauds Appropriations Committee Passage of Homelessness Funding for FY 2021
Rep.Gil Cisneros
July 15, 2020
Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Marking Two Months Since House Passage of The Heroes Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 14, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Nancy Pelosi
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Beatty Backs Extending Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Jimmy Gomez, ...
July 2, 2020
Pelosi Statement on the June Jobs Report
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "The #JobsReport reveals that unemployment remains higher than any period since World War II. Congress must take further action to protect lives & livelihoods nationwide. Leader McConnell must end his obstruction & pass the #HeroesAct."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2020
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations''
Rep.Maxine Waters
June 12, 2020
Harder Announces Over $11 Million Federal Investments to Combat Homelessness in Stanislaus, San Joaquin Counties
Rep.Josh Harder
June 10, 2020
Congressman Panetta Announces More than $5.8 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Homelessness on The Central Coast
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Higgins Calls for A Streamlined Process to Ensure WNYers without Internet Access Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments
Rep.Jimmy Gomez, ...
June 5, 2020
Veterans' Affairs Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Combat Veteran Unemployment
Rep.Mike Levin, ...
June 5, 2020
Pelosi Statement on the May Jobs Report
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 3, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of PPP Flexibility Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 20, 2020
Kilmer, Brooks, Sewell, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Unemployed American Workers Access Skills Training Programs During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
May 14, 2020
House Democrats Propose $10 Billion for Vulnerable Families
Rep.Judy Chu
May 12, 2020
Duckworth Joins Bicameral Effort to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued by Environmental Injustice
Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
May 8, 2020
Chairman Takano Responds to Rise in Veteran Unemployment to Nearly 12 Percent
Rep.Mark Takano
May 8, 2020
House Ag Subcommittee Chairs Fudge, Costa, Plaskett Introduce Legislation to Better Connect Farmers, Food Banks
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Letter Urges Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit to Help Working-Class Michigan Families
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 1, 2020
Letter to Peter DeFazio, Chair for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sam Graves, Ranking Member for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Grace Napolitano, Chair for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, and Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Barragán Leads Call for Natural Infrastructure Projects, Access in Underserved Communities
Rep.Nanette Barragán
April 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
April 24, 2020
Sánchez, Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment to Uninsured
Rep.Linda Sánchez
April 22, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks
Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
April 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader of the United States Congress - As Low-Income Communities Struggle, Harris Pushes for Recurring Monthly Payments
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
March 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed
Rep.Ami Bera, ...
March 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
March 3, 2020
Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Former Food Assistance Recipients In Congress Urge President Trump To Abandon Proposed Cuts To SNAP
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Release: Rep. Khanna, Majority Whip Clyburn, Sen. Bennet, Reps. Price and Clarke Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Assistance to Tenants Facing Eviction
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Jan. 17, 2020
Costa Statement on Gov. Newsom Award of $11.5 Million to Fight Homelessness in Fresno
Rep.Jim Costa
Jan. 14, 2020
Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - At First Hearing of 2020, Waters Continues to Prioritize Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crisis
Rep.Maxine Waters
Jan. 14, 2020
Harder Introduces Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act
Rep.Josh Harder
Jan. 13, 2020
Harder Releases Plan to Tackle Homelessness
Rep.Josh Harder
Jan. 9, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Chairs Hearing on Food Insecurity Among Veterans Featuring Testimony from Two San Diego-Area Organizations
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
Jan. 1, 2020
Issue Position: Homelessness
Rep.Nanette Barragán
Dec. 6, 2019
Rep. Waters on SNAP Cuts: Trump Takes Food from Vulnerable Americans while Cutting Taxes for the Rich & Enriching Himself at Taxpayer Expense
Rep.Maxine Waters
Dec. 4, 2019
Congressman Panetta Statement on the Administration's Latest Cut to CalFresh Benefits
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Dec. 4, 2019
Costa Slams Administration's Attack on Hungry Americans
Rep.Jim Costa
Nov. 21, 2019
Harris, Waters Introduce Bill to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Rep.Maxine Waters, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Education and Labor Committee Advances College Affordability Act with Key Provisions from Rep. Mark Takano
Rep.Mark Takano
Oct. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Re: Newest Administration Proposal to Cut SNAP Benefits
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Oct. 17, 2019
Harder Slams "Heartless" Proposal to Take School Lunches Away from Poor Children
Rep.Josh Harder
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