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April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Congressman Scott Urges Federal Officials to Track Coronavirus Impacts in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Wonderful to see nursing home staff find new ways to help their residents stay in touch with their loved ones while practicing social distancing." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Klobuchar, Casey Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community During Coronavirus Outbreak Gains Bipartisan Support and Endorsement from AARP Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce Illinois will receive more than $147M in federal funding to help expand community health facilities, child care centers, food banks, and senior services during the #COVID19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "This is the right decision & I'm glad the IRS is taking @SenateDems advice. Forcing Social Security recipients to file tax returns would have been an unnecessary delay. The American people need relief now. The sooner we can get this cash into their hands, the better." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has left many Americans isolated from their families, friends, & loved ones - especially our seniors. Nice to see Chicagoans come together as #PandemicPals to help bring joy & companionship to isolated seniors." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "When siblings & restaurant owners Jennifer & William Eason heard about home-bound seniors in Evanston in need of hot meals, they decided to step in & provide the meals themselves. Proud to see Illinoisans caring for one another." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has struck fear in communities across the world -- and scammers are not missing the opportunity to use that fear to their advantage. The @FTC must do more to protect vulnerable communities -- especially seniors -- from scams related to this outbreak." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Seniors and any other Illinoisans who are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus can find special shopping hours at grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retailers here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Deutch, Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities during Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 19, 2020 Durbin, Colleague Introduce Bill To Protect Seniors Income And Retirement During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @alzassociation provides critical funding towards medical research & our nation's caregivers. This pandemic will undoubtedly impact nonprofits, & during my call with @alzassociation CEO Harry Johns, I reiterated that I won't forget about these organizations during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Leaders Urge Social Security Administration to Safeguard Health and Minimize Disruptions Amid Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Lead Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Protect Workers Against Coronavirus Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Older Americans are at a higher risk when dealing with #COVID19. Please make sure you follow @CDCgov guidelines & keep the older adults in your life in mind during this difficult time. Every American -- young & old -- bears the responsibility of slowing the spread of this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "We still have a long way to go on making prescription drugs more affordable but, because of the Affordable Care Act, we closed the Medicare donut hole & nearly 12 million seniors are paying less for their medications." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky & Blumenthal Demand Answers From CMS After Unsatisfactory Nursing Home Infection Control Guidance For Coronavirus Preparedness Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin, Kaine Bill To Support Family Caregivers Passes Senate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families Introduces Older Americans Bill of Rights Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Coverage For Seniors' Kidney Transplant Drugs Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Rep. Axne Introduces Commonsense Legislation to Cut Off Pensions for Corrupt Members of Congress Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Durbin Measure To Support Family Caregivers Poised To Become Law Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that the Senate is advancing my Supporting America's Caregivers and Families Act, which would provide much-needed support to our family caregivers and the loved one's they assist." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - House and Senate Committee Leaders Call for SSA to Abandon Proposed Rule Changing the Agency's Appeals Process Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "While hanging out in Davos with corporate elites, Pres. Trump suggested he was open to cutting Medicare and Social Security. While I hope he simply misspoke, his budgets have proposed cuts to these vital programs for working Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Casey, Senate Dems Call for End to Trump Administration's New Scheme to Undermine Disability Benefits Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Democratic Letter on Continuing Disability Reviews Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Help Secure Illinois Miners' Pensions And Health Care Coverage In Year-End Funding Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Bost votes to secure UMWA coal miner pensions Rep. Mike Bost
Nov. 22, 2019 Schakowsky, Blumenthal Introduce Bill To Improve Quality Of Care At Nursing Homes Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud the @ILTreasurer for @ILSecureChoice's 1-year anniversary. Through IL Secure Choice, Illinois is leading the way in helping more than 32,000 workers prepare for the future by saving for retirement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - ".@USDA has been trying to take food off the table from 8,000 low-income seniors & disabled residents in IL by blocking SNAP access in supportive living facilities across the state. Today, I led the IL Congressional Delegation in pushing back against USDA's bureaucratic overreach." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Presses USDA To End Hostility Toward State's Food Stamp Program At Senior Living Facilities Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Rep. Schneider to Host Four Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Sessions for Tenth District Seniors Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 28, 2019 Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 23, 2019 House Ways & Means Committee Incorporates Schneider Bills Into H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act Of 2019 Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 21, 2019 Murray, Durbin: New Report Shows Need to Improve Financial Training for Servicemembers Amid Implementation of New Retirement System Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Schakowsky, Sarbanes, Dingell Endorse H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Schakowsky, Higgins, Wild Introduce Legislation to Prevent Drug Manufacturers from Price Gouging Medicare Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Congressman Scott Urges Federal Officials to Track Coronavirus Impacts in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Wonderful to see nursing home staff find new ways to help their residents stay in touch with their loved ones while practicing social distancing." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 10, 2020 Klobuchar, Casey Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community During Coronavirus Outbreak Gains Bipartisan Support and Endorsement from AARP Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce Illinois will receive more than $147M in federal funding to help expand community health facilities, child care centers, food banks, and senior services during the #COVID19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "This is the right decision & I'm glad the IRS is taking @SenateDems advice. Forcing Social Security recipients to file tax returns would have been an unnecessary delay. The American people need relief now. The sooner we can get this cash into their hands, the better." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has left many Americans isolated from their families, friends, & loved ones - especially our seniors. Nice to see Chicagoans come together as #PandemicPals to help bring joy & companionship to isolated seniors." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "When siblings & restaurant owners Jennifer & William Eason heard about home-bound seniors in Evanston in need of hot meals, they decided to step in & provide the meals themselves. Proud to see Illinoisans caring for one another." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has struck fear in communities across the world -- and scammers are not missing the opportunity to use that fear to their advantage. The @FTC must do more to protect vulnerable communities -- especially seniors -- from scams related to this outbreak." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Seniors and any other Illinoisans who are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus can find special shopping hours at grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retailers here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Deutch, Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities during Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 19, 2020 Durbin, Colleague Introduce Bill To Protect Seniors Income And Retirement During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @alzassociation provides critical funding towards medical research & our nation's caregivers. This pandemic will undoubtedly impact nonprofits, & during my call with @alzassociation CEO Harry Johns, I reiterated that I won't forget about these organizations during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Leaders Urge Social Security Administration to Safeguard Health and Minimize Disruptions Amid Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Lead Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Protect Workers Against Coronavirus Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Older Americans are at a higher risk when dealing with #COVID19. Please make sure you follow @CDCgov guidelines & keep the older adults in your life in mind during this difficult time. Every American -- young & old -- bears the responsibility of slowing the spread of this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "We still have a long way to go on making prescription drugs more affordable but, because of the Affordable Care Act, we closed the Medicare donut hole & nearly 12 million seniors are paying less for their medications." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky & Blumenthal Demand Answers From CMS After Unsatisfactory Nursing Home Infection Control Guidance For Coronavirus Preparedness Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 4, 2020 Durbin, Kaine Bill To Support Family Caregivers Passes Senate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families Introduces Older Americans Bill of Rights Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Expand Coverage For Seniors' Kidney Transplant Drugs Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Rep. Axne Introduces Commonsense Legislation to Cut Off Pensions for Corrupt Members of Congress Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Durbin Measure To Support Family Caregivers Poised To Become Law Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "I am pleased that the Senate is advancing my Supporting America's Caregivers and Families Act, which would provide much-needed support to our family caregivers and the loved one's they assist." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - House and Senate Committee Leaders Call for SSA to Abandon Proposed Rule Changing the Agency's Appeals Process Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "While hanging out in Davos with corporate elites, Pres. Trump suggested he was open to cutting Medicare and Social Security. While I hope he simply misspoke, his budgets have proposed cuts to these vital programs for working Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Casey, Senate Dems Call for End to Trump Administration's New Scheme to Undermine Disability Benefits Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Democratic Letter on Continuing Disability Reviews Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Help Secure Illinois Miners' Pensions And Health Care Coverage In Year-End Funding Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Bost votes to secure UMWA coal miner pensions Rep.Mike Bost
Nov. 22, 2019 Schakowsky, Blumenthal Introduce Bill To Improve Quality Of Care At Nursing Homes Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud the @ILTreasurer for @ILSecureChoice's 1-year anniversary. Through IL Secure Choice, Illinois is leading the way in helping more than 32,000 workers prepare for the future by saving for retirement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - ".@USDA has been trying to take food off the table from 8,000 low-income seniors & disabled residents in IL by blocking SNAP access in supportive living facilities across the state. Today, I led the IL Congressional Delegation in pushing back against USDA's bureaucratic overreach." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Presses USDA To End Hostility Toward State's Food Stamp Program At Senior Living Facilities Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 Rep. Schneider to Host Four Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Sessions for Tenth District Seniors Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 28, 2019 Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 23, 2019 House Ways & Means Committee Incorporates Schneider Bills Into H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act Of 2019 Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 21, 2019 Murray, Durbin: New Report Shows Need to Improve Financial Training for Servicemembers Amid Implementation of New Retirement System Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Schakowsky, Sarbanes, Dingell Endorse H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Schakowsky, Higgins, Wild Introduce Legislation to Prevent Drug Manufacturers from Price Gouging Medicare Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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