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March 27, 2020 Schakowsky Applauds Passage of CARES Act to Address Coronavirus Pandemic Needs Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 27, 2020 Quigley Urges Trump to Assign Peace Corps Volunteers for Covid-19 Emergency Relief Rep. Mike Quigley
March 27, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of $2.2 Trillion CARES Act COVID-19 Stimulus Package Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "All we can say is thank you. Thank you to all the retirees who came back into the workforce to help. Thank you to all the nurses, doctors, & many others who risk their health on a daily basis to battle this virus & save lives. Your efforts have been nothing short of heroic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Durbin, Duckworth break down what Illinois would get from $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill passed by Senate:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad that Visa is calling off, at least temporarily, its plans to raise credit card swipe fees in April. I hope Mastercard will do the same. @PeterWelch and I sent them both a letter yesterday." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 27, 2020 Carter Statement on Passage of the CARES Act Rep. Sean Casten
March 27, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes For Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Commissioner for the Federal Trade Commission - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge FTC Protect Consumers from Price Gouging Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 27, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com Inc. - Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Bernie Sanders lead Letter Calling on Amazon to Protect Workers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Spanberger Presses FDA to Cut Red Tape for Central Virginia Distilleries Producing Hand Sanitizer Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 27, 2020 Rep. LaHood Statement on Coronavirus Relief Legislation--The CARES Act Rep. Darin LaHood
March 27, 2020 Bost Supports Coronavirus Response Bill Rep. Mike Bost
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Repealing #DACA in the midst of this pandemic would take 27,000+ health care workers off the frontlines of fighting coronavirus, where there are so desperately needed. We cannot afford to let that happen -- now, or any time in the future. #HomeIsHere" 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 Tweet - "Have questions about the how the new Senate-passed coronavirus relief package will support working families, institute sick leave, or affect student loan payments? Learn more about the relief bill here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Heartened today by @UnitedWay of Illinois & the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations coming together to launch the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund, a statewide fundraising effort to uplift nonprofits that support Illinoisans who have been impacted by this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The number of coronavirus cases & deaths continue to climb in Illinois. Illinoisans -- PLEASE follow social distancing guidelines and, whenever possible, #StayHome. Together, we can stop the spread of this virus and save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I were proud to support @GovPritzker 's request for a major disaster declaration. The coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything IL has faced in recent memory & this declaration will ensure increased federal assistance for Illinois families." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Durbin Statement On Bipartisan Coronavirus Aid Relief And Economic Security Act Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The historic, bipartisan bill the Senate passed last night puts health care workers & hospitals first, providing the resources they'll need to care for Illinoisans affected by this virus. It also makes extraordinary investments in struggling families, workers, & small businesses." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The President needs to do everything he can to bring these Americans home. Last week, @SenDuckworth and I urged him to do so using his authorities under the Defense Production Act -- hopefully he will listen to our advice sooner rather than later." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Letter to Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Urge FDA to Change Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The @quincyartcenter has been an essential part of the Quincy community since its founding in 1923. And now, with so many families staying home, the Art Center is sharing online lessons to offer a creative outlet during these trying times." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Military leadership will be critical in the coming weeks to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Spoke with Chairman of @thejointstaff Gen. Milley, @SecArmy McCarthy, & @ArmyChiefStaff McConville yesterday about allocating vital military assistance to IL." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Outline Illinois Priorities Included In Senate-Passed Bipartisan COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Major Disaster Declaration In Illinois In Response To COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Quigley, Larsen Urge Fda to Allow Healthy Gay, Bisexual Men to Donate Blood Immediately, Help Save Lives Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Wild leads letter to guarantee health care workers paid sick leave Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 44 lawmakers demand answers to administration's unsubstantiated coronavirus claims Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 26, 2020 Rep. LaHood Legislation to Reduce Health Care Costs Included in the Phase III Coronavirus Relief Bill--the CARES Act Rep. Darin LaHood
March 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Today @SenDuckworth & I urged Pres. Trump to approve @GovPritzker 's request for a major disaster declaration for Illinois due to the severity of this ongoing public health crisis. The pandemic's magnitude reaches beyond the capabilities of state & local governments." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "America and Illinois, help is on the way. After two emergency bills were enacted with strong, bipartisan support, I'm glad the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, passed this third, historic funding bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to all the first responders out there helping keep people safe -- and giving out good advice -- during these difficult and unprecedented times." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge President Trump To Support State's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see Illinoisans helping families across the country find creative ways to engage with their community & save lives while still following social distancing guidelines." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect in our federal prisons. I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the most vulnerable inmates to be released to home confinement. The Trump Administration must take this threat more seriously before it's too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats struck with the White House to improve the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the health care sector and working families. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to announce that IL Community Health Centers received $3.6M in federal funds that I fought to secure. CHCs are a critical resource for millions of vulnerable Americans. With this funding, CHCs can continue treating their regular patients..." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on so many working class families across America. In the 3rd coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Dems increased unemployment benefits for 4 months & expanded unemployment insurance to self-employed & gig economy workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rush, Carter Lead Successful Effort to Ensure Pathologists are Able to Address Critical Testing Needs During Pandemic Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Date Title Politician
March 27, 2020 Schakowsky Applauds Passage of CARES Act to Address Coronavirus Pandemic Needs Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 27, 2020 Quigley Urges Trump to Assign Peace Corps Volunteers for Covid-19 Emergency Relief Rep.Mike Quigley
March 27, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of $2.2 Trillion CARES Act COVID-19 Stimulus Package Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "All we can say is thank you. Thank you to all the retirees who came back into the workforce to help. Thank you to all the nurses, doctors, & many others who risk their health on a daily basis to battle this virus & save lives. Your efforts have been nothing short of heroic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Durbin, Duckworth break down what Illinois would get from $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill passed by Senate:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad that Visa is calling off, at least temporarily, its plans to raise credit card swipe fees in April. I hope Mastercard will do the same. @PeterWelch and I sent them both a letter yesterday." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 27, 2020 Carter Statement on Passage of the CARES Act Rep.Sean Casten
March 27, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes For Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Commissioner for the Federal Trade Commission - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge FTC Protect Consumers from Price Gouging Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 27, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com Inc. - Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Bernie Sanders lead Letter Calling on Amazon to Protect Workers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Spanberger Presses FDA to Cut Red Tape for Central Virginia Distilleries Producing Hand Sanitizer Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 27, 2020 Rep. LaHood Statement on Coronavirus Relief Legislation--The CARES Act Rep.Darin LaHood
March 27, 2020 Bost Supports Coronavirus Response Bill Rep.Mike Bost
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Repealing #DACA in the midst of this pandemic would take 27,000+ health care workers off the frontlines of fighting coronavirus, where there are so desperately needed. We cannot afford to let that happen -- now, or any time in the future. #HomeIsHere" 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 Tweet - "Have questions about the how the new Senate-passed coronavirus relief package will support working families, institute sick leave, or affect student loan payments? Learn more about the relief bill here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Heartened today by @UnitedWay of Illinois & the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations coming together to launch the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund, a statewide fundraising effort to uplift nonprofits that support Illinoisans who have been impacted by this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The number of coronavirus cases & deaths continue to climb in Illinois. Illinoisans -- PLEASE follow social distancing guidelines and, whenever possible, #StayHome. Together, we can stop the spread of this virus and save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I were proud to support @GovPritzker 's request for a major disaster declaration. The coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything IL has faced in recent memory & this declaration will ensure increased federal assistance for Illinois families." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Durbin Statement On Bipartisan Coronavirus Aid Relief And Economic Security Act Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The historic, bipartisan bill the Senate passed last night puts health care workers & hospitals first, providing the resources they'll need to care for Illinoisans affected by this virus. It also makes extraordinary investments in struggling families, workers, & small businesses." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The President needs to do everything he can to bring these Americans home. Last week, @SenDuckworth and I urged him to do so using his authorities under the Defense Production Act -- hopefully he will listen to our advice sooner rather than later." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Letter to Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Urge FDA to Change Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The @quincyartcenter has been an essential part of the Quincy community since its founding in 1923. And now, with so many families staying home, the Art Center is sharing online lessons to offer a creative outlet during these trying times." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Military leadership will be critical in the coming weeks to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Spoke with Chairman of @thejointstaff Gen. Milley, @SecArmy McCarthy, & @ArmyChiefStaff McConville yesterday about allocating vital military assistance to IL." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Outline Illinois Priorities Included In Senate-Passed Bipartisan COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Major Disaster Declaration In Illinois In Response To COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Quigley, Larsen Urge Fda to Allow Healthy Gay, Bisexual Men to Donate Blood Immediately, Help Save Lives Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Wild leads letter to guarantee health care workers paid sick leave Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 44 lawmakers demand answers to administration's unsubstantiated coronavirus claims Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 26, 2020 Rep. LaHood Legislation to Reduce Health Care Costs Included in the Phase III Coronavirus Relief Bill--the CARES Act Rep.Darin LaHood
March 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Today @SenDuckworth & I urged Pres. Trump to approve @GovPritzker 's request for a major disaster declaration for Illinois due to the severity of this ongoing public health crisis. The pandemic's magnitude reaches beyond the capabilities of state & local governments." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "America and Illinois, help is on the way. After two emergency bills were enacted with strong, bipartisan support, I'm glad the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, passed this third, historic funding bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to all the first responders out there helping keep people safe -- and giving out good advice -- during these difficult and unprecedented times." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge President Trump To Support State's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see Illinoisans helping families across the country find creative ways to engage with their community & save lives while still following social distancing guidelines." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect in our federal prisons. I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the most vulnerable inmates to be released to home confinement. The Trump Administration must take this threat more seriously before it's too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats struck with the White House to improve the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the health care sector and working families. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to announce that IL Community Health Centers received $3.6M in federal funds that I fought to secure. CHCs are a critical resource for millions of vulnerable Americans. With this funding, CHCs can continue treating their regular patients..." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on so many working class families across America. In the 3rd coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Dems increased unemployment benefits for 4 months & expanded unemployment insurance to self-employed & gig economy workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rush, Carter Lead Successful Effort to Ensure Pathologists are Able to Address Critical Testing Needs During Pandemic Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
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