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Oct. 2, 2020
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Relief for Families, Small Businesses, and State, Local and Tribal Governments
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 1, 2020
Casten Supports Updated Heroes Act To Help Illinois Families and Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 1, 2020
Quigley Statement On House Passage Of Additional Covid Relief Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I was happy to join @RepChuyGarcia in Little Village last night to talk about the importance of the #2020Census. Census data is used to determine funding that supports roads, schools, & programs like Medicare, SNAP benefits, & more."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020
Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 24, 2020
Tweet - "In 2017 & 2018, Medicare spent $1.4B on cancer drugs that were thrown away. Why? Because Big Pharma produced over-sized vials with a higher dose than is needed, leaving seniors & taxpayers to foot the bill on these discarded medications."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Committee Leaders Call on Social Security Administration to Extend Relief to Overpaid Seniors and People with Disabilities
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Statement on 85th Anniversary of Social Security
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 11, 2020
Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging and Families Statement on President Trump's Executive Action Destabilizing Social Security and Medicare
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner - Lucas Joins Colleagues Urging Action on Delayed Stimulus Payments
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Tlaib, Progressive Leaders Urge Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to Improve Lending Terms for States and Cities, Stave Off Public Sector Layoffs and Cuts
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 5, 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 - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Trump Administration To Deliver Remaining Economic Impact Payments To Illinoisans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 30, 2020
Congresswoman Schakowsky Celebrates the 55th Birthday of Medicare and Medicaid
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 29, 2020
Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the Covid-19 Crisis
Rep. Danny Davis
July 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nydia Velázquez, Chair of the House Small Business Committee, and the Hon. Steve Chabot, Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee - Reps. Cisneros and Balderson Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging for Small Business Access to Second Round of PPP in COVID Relief Bill
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 24, 2020
DelBene, Welch, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
July 24, 2020
Schakowsky Votes for, Improves Domestic and International Priorities Funding Bill
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Steven Horsford Demands Oversight of IRS Stimulus Checks Distribution
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 10, 2020
Congresswoman Kelly Introduced Expanding SNAP Options Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 3, 2020
Tweet - "As more Americans face growing hunger needs during the #COVID19 pandemic, everyone, including SNAP beneficiaries, should have options to get groceries delivered safely. Proud to intro a new bill w/ @SenDuckworth to expand access to online grocery retailers for SNAP recipients."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Implement And Expand Online SNAP Purchasing Nationwide
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Up to 392,000 Illinoisans will not automatically receive their $1,200 #COVID19 stimulus checks from the federal gov't. If you do not file taxes or receive certain federal benefits, but are still eligible for this payment--just submit the form found here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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Oct. 2, 2020
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Relief for Families, Small Businesses, and State, Local and Tribal Governments
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 1, 2020
Casten Supports Updated Heroes Act To Help Illinois Families and Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 1, 2020
Quigley Statement On House Passage Of Additional Covid Relief Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I was happy to join @RepChuyGarcia in Little Village last night to talk about the importance of the #2020Census. Census data is used to determine funding that supports roads, schools, & programs like Medicare, SNAP benefits, & more."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020
Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 24, 2020
Tweet - "In 2017 & 2018, Medicare spent $1.4B on cancer drugs that were thrown away. Why? Because Big Pharma produced over-sized vials with a higher dose than is needed, leaving seniors & taxpayers to foot the bill on these discarded medications."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Committee Leaders Call on Social Security Administration to Extend Relief to Overpaid Seniors and People with Disabilities
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Statement on 85th Anniversary of Social Security
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 11, 2020
Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging and Families Statement on President Trump's Executive Action Destabilizing Social Security and Medicare
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner - Lucas Joins Colleagues Urging Action on Delayed Stimulus Payments
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Tlaib, Progressive Leaders Urge Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to Improve Lending Terms for States and Cities, Stave Off Public Sector Layoffs and Cuts
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 5, 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 - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Trump Administration To Deliver Remaining Economic Impact Payments To Illinoisans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 30, 2020
Congresswoman Schakowsky Celebrates the 55th Birthday of Medicare and Medicaid
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 29, 2020
Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the Covid-19 Crisis
Rep.Danny Davis
July 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nydia Velázquez, Chair of the House Small Business Committee, and the Hon. Steve Chabot, Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee - Reps. Cisneros and Balderson Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging for Small Business Access to Second Round of PPP in COVID Relief Bill
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 24, 2020
DelBene, Welch, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
July 24, 2020
Schakowsky Votes for, Improves Domestic and International Priorities Funding Bill
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Steven Horsford Demands Oversight of IRS Stimulus Checks Distribution
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 10, 2020
Congresswoman Kelly Introduced Expanding SNAP Options Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 3, 2020
Tweet - "As more Americans face growing hunger needs during the #COVID19 pandemic, everyone, including SNAP beneficiaries, should have options to get groceries delivered safely. Proud to intro a new bill w/ @SenDuckworth to expand access to online grocery retailers for SNAP recipients."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Implement And Expand Online SNAP Purchasing Nationwide
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Up to 392,000 Illinoisans will not automatically receive their $1,200 #COVID19 stimulus checks from the federal gov't. If you do not file taxes or receive certain federal benefits, but are still eligible for this payment--just submit the form found here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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