| April 13, 2020
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Readiness Chairman Garamendi's Statement on Death of U.S.S. Roosevelt Sailor
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Rep. John Garamendi
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| April 13, 2020
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Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna Unveil Essential Workers Bill of Rights
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans need the Dept. of Defense involved in our efforts to address #COVID19 head-on. @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @EsperDoD today to discuss military staffing for the field hospital in McCormick Place in Chicago & to thank him for the support DoD has provided to IL so far."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Dr. Fauci is one of the world's leading infectious disease specialists. He has advised six different Presidents, both Democrats and Republicans. Trump wants to fire him. If donald does it. It. Will. Cost. American. Lives."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 13, 2020
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Gov Justice: WV National Guard, WVU researchers collaborate with community and technical colleges, businesses to address PPE shortfalls
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "I welcome the ceasefire in #Yemen, where the spread of #coronavirus in a war-zone threatens thousands of lives on top of those already lost due to the conflict."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "At a time when people who experience domestic violence are at increased risk, and requests for sexual assault and domestic violence-related services have sharply increased, it's critical we include additional funding to support survivors in future #COVID19 relief."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "29,000+ #DACA recipients are risking their lives as health care workers & first responders in the battle against #COVID19 - each and every one of them is invaluable. Our nation cannot afford to tell them they are not welcome here. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 13, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 13, 2020
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Amodei Apologizes for His Failure to Recognize that SBA Outranks the Treasury Secretary and the White House
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Rep. Mark Amodei
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : Democrats fought to expand unemployment benefits for part-time workers, gig workers, workers who need to take time off to fight coronavirus, and more. You MUST clarify your guidance to ensure they receive it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Daines: Montana National Guard Members Should Get Hazardous Pay for Responding to Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Blackburn, Colleagues Urge Esper to Address Mental Health of Servicemembers During Social Distancing
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Sen. Booker & Rep. Jayapal Unveil Bold Legislation to Move Immigrants Out of Detention and Halt Immigration Enforcement During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| April 13, 2020
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In Arizona, 6,800 DACA Recipients on Frontlines of COVID-19 Fight
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Rep. Greg Stanton
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| April 13, 2020
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Chairman Takano Statement on Hearing Postponement: "Despite this, our critical oversight and legislative work will continue."
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Feinstein, Wyden, Schumer, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Ensure Workers Receive Unemployment Benefits
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Feinstein, Harris, Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Designating April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administrator - After Hearing from Farmers in Ct About Sba Disaster Loan Eligibility, Murphy, Blumenthal Urge Administration to Modify Guidance Under Cares Act
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "170,000 defrauded student borrowers won big last week in federal court where a settlement will force Education Sec. Betsy DeVos to finally begin processing claims for relief, though that still leaves thousands of future student victims uncertain of DeVos' new rules."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| April 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Big news. @realDonaldTrump pressured Saudi Arabia and Russia to negotiate an end to oil market dumping and price manipulation. Huge victory!"
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Grateful for this strong, eloquent ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty from Judge Justin Walker, @POTUS 's outstanding nominee for the D.C. Circuit. Of course church parking lots cannot be singled out with unfair standards that differ from other establishments."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I spoke with @USArmy Sec. McCarthy yesterday to thank him for his help setting up facilities in IL & providing manpower in Chicago to help test and treat Illinoisans, and to discuss the potential utilization of Rock Island Arsenal to aid in production efforts."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "The poor, the sick and the afflicted in vulnerable communities have a on their back. State and local budgets are collapsing. That hurts the least, lost and left behind. Congress must step up and direct assistance to where it's needed most."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 10, 2020
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Cosponsor Bill to Protect Immigrants During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Our country is stronger because of the contributions of immigrants - many of whom are serving as physicians in underserved & rural communities across the country. During this global pandemic, we need their help more than ever."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2020
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Nonpartisan Government Watchdog: Treasury Followed Correct Procedures in Denying Democrats Trump Tax Returns
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency and Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - House Chairs Condemn President Trump's Assault on IGs
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Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Heartwarming to see the Westchester community rally around 96 year-old WWII veteran John Ullinskey. In this time of social distancing, it's great to see people finding creative ways to get together and support one another."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2020
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Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Klobuchar, Casey Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community During Coronavirus Outbreak Gains Bipartisan Support and Endorsement from AARP
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Foster Introduces Legislation to Close the Digital Divide for Students
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Small business layoffs spiked 1,000% last month. 10% of the U.S. workforce is now jobless. This is no time for political games. I hope Democrats stop blocking more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program very soon. American jobs depend on it."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 10, 2020
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Peters Cosponsors Momnibus Bill to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis, Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| April 10, 2020
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PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Bernie Sanders on pandemic health coverage and supporting Joe Biden
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump promised in early March that every American could get a COVID-19 test. Now with nearly half a million positive cases, he's telling us he's backing away from that commitment. Where are the tests, Mr. President?"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "I join House Chairs in condemning the President's campaign of retaliation against Inspectors General and stand with them as they seek to protect the integrity and independence of the IGs. Their work is critical to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 10, 2020
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Rep. Vargas urges ICE and CoreCivic to immediately stop cohorting at detention centers
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Rep. Juan Vargas
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| April 10, 2020
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Thompson Statement Marking One Year Since DHS Has Had a Permanent, Senate Confirmed Secretary
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Rep. Bennie Thompson
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| April 10, 2020
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Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| April 10, 2020
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Engel, Thompson, Nadler Statement on Trump Administration's Suspension of Asylum Processing
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Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - N.M. Delegation Seeks Immediate Accountability of ICE Facilities After Covid-19 Cases Confirmed at Otero
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Menendez will Introduce Bill to Create New $75B Housing Assistance Fund to Keep NJ Families in their Homes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Udall, Heinrich Urge FEMA To Support Tribal Requests For Assistance
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Stars and Stripes - Marine Corps Still Honors its Gallantry at Iwo Jima
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Sen. Todd Young
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James McPherson, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Kilmer Goes to Bat for Pay and Protection for Shipyard Workers
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Gottheimer, Pascrell Call for Federal Investigation and Emergency VA Support for Paramus Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response In Illinois With Army Secretary McCarthy
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Kaine Statement On House Signing His Bipartisan War Powers Resolution
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "I had the privilege of taking Cesar as my guest to the #SOTU in 2018-- he is an extremely impressive young man with a bright future ahead of him in medicine."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2020
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FBI Ignored Early Warnings that Debunked Anti-Trump Dossier was Russian Disinformation
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Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Gottheimer, Pascrell Call for Federal Investigation and Emergency VA Support for Paramus Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Wilber Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and Chris Oliver, Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Maryland Delegation Calls for NOAA to Expedite Distribution of Relief Funds for U.S. Fisheries
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Wyden Statement on IG Report on Treasury's Handling of Request for Trump's Taxes
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 9, 2020
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DeGette, others file Supreme Court brief in support of ACA's birth control coverage mandate
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Rep. Diana DeGette
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| April 9, 2020
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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, House Minority Leader - Davis Leads 114 Members in Support of Domestic Violence Shelters
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Murphy, Cooper Announce Legislation to Safeguard Inspectors General from Politically-Motivated Firings
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Davids Statement on Kansas' Reversal of Order Limiting Mass Religious Gatherings During Coronavirus
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenSanders , we're proud to have your clear voice and unshakable values back in the Senate."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Heartbreaking story of Mamadou Balde, the West African immigrant who served two tours as a Marine in Afghanistan. He survived the violence of war and succumbed to the violence of our streets. Our hearts go out to his family."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2020
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What nobody tells you about being a woman in politics
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Kentucky's Federal Delegation Writes in Support of Trump Judicial Nominee
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Rep. Andy Barr, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Cornyn on Democrats Blocking Small Business Rescue Funding
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| April 9, 2020
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Beyer on UI Claims: Congress Needs to Tie Ongoing Support to Economic Conditions
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Rep. Donald Beyer
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "I am alarmed by reports that the Strategic National Stockpile has been depleted & states will not receive additional PPE from it. It is clear that the Administration must do what it has refused to do: fully engage the Defense Production Act."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 9, 2020
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Democrats Argue Supreme Court Should Protect Birth Control Coverage for Women Across the Country Against Trump Administration Rule
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Rep. Vargas urging President Trump to stop border wall construction
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Rep. Juan Vargas
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| April 9, 2020
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Grassley Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Additional Paycheck Protection Funding
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 9, 2020
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Ernst Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Funding for Small Businesses
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 9, 2020
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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
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Rep. Hank Johnson, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "This pandemic has been hard on all of us, but it has been especially hard on survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault. I spoke with @IowaCASA about ways to support survivors during this time, including my efforts to ensure they receive their direct payments."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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