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July 30, 2020
Durbin Slams Trump Administration Decision To Remove 12,000 Troops From Germany
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump has called the GOP COVID proposal "semi-irrelevant" and seems to endorse a different policy every time he finds a microphone The one thing we're sure he supports is a new FBI building to boost the value of his hotel We will not stop fighting for people and families"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2020
Durbin: I Reject Notion That $600 A Week Keeps People From Going Back To Work
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Devastating Effects of Senate GOP COVID-19 Inaction
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2020
Remembering John Lewis
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 30, 2020
Bishop Statement Welcoming Rep. Stauber to the Natural Resources Committee
Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
July 30, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Peters, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Veteran Workforce Development During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
July 30, 2020
Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act led by Congressman Andy Barr passes House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Rep. Andy Barr
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "Millions of newly unemployed Americans cannot go back to work, cannot afford the rent, cannot put food on the table. Democrats will not stop fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, and more."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2020
Lofgren: Only Congress Can Change The Date Of Our Elections
Rep. Zoe Lofgren
July 30, 2020
HANFORD: Senator Murray, Representative Smith Introduce New Legislation to Expand Worker's Compensation for Toxic Exposure at Hanford and Other Nuclear Sites
Sen. Patty Murray
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "John Lewis was the best of us. We would all do well to take his advice--follow the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you believe in. It's how John lived his life. He will be dearly missed."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes the Veteran Home Loan Disaster Recovery Act
Rep. Brian Mast, ...
July 30, 2020
Tweet - ""I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me." John Lewis never stopped marching. And today, young people nationwide are rising up to march for justice and equality. His memory and legacy lives on in every one of them."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2020
Chamber passes resolution of the Bipartite Caucus on Women's Affairs to commemorate National Women's Suffrage Month
Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
July 30, 2020
McCaul Welcomes Congressman Mark Green to the House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. Michael McCaul, ...
July 30, 2020
BOYLE STATEMENT ON SENATE REPUBLICANS' FAILURE TO RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Rep. Brendan Boyle
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "We've had Election Day set, the Tuesday after the first of November, since what? the 1840s? We've had a Civil War since then. We've had World Wars. We have never postponed an election. This President is off in never neverland someplace. - @OutFrontCNN"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "The GOP is fighting for large agribusinesses, defense contractors, the Trump family. Dems are fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, industries like clean energy that've lost half a million jobs since March."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Condemns President Trump's Threat to Delay the Election
Rep. Gil Cisneros
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "America does not have dictators who unlawfully cancel elections. Trump has no power to cancel or delay the 2020 election, which will happen Nov. 3. He is trying to distract from this morning's dismal economic news and failure to address the COVID-19."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020
Congressman Kim Calls for Extension of Unemployment Insurance Help as Coronavirus Crisis Continues
Sen. Andy Kim
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "The House came together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act this week. I've been proud to lead the #MakeItInAmerica agenda for jobs, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "Millions of Americans are relying on enhanced unemployment benefits to put food on the table and keep a roof over their head. If we don't extend these benefits, this already bad economic crisis will get even worse. #ExtendUI"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020
Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis
Rep. John Larson, ...
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "The historic CARES Act has helped families endure this crisis. But our nation is not done with this fight. More Americans are dying. Millions are unemployed. Added federal unemployment benefits are close to expiring. Democrats need to get serious and come to the table."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 29, 2020
Bilirakis Champions Changes to Help Active Duty Military and Veterans
Rep. Gus Bilirakis
July 29, 2020
Hoeven Holds Oversight Hearing on Safely Reopening BIE Schools
Sen. John Hoeven
July 29, 2020
Chairman Risch Applauds Committee Passage of 17 Nominees, Foreign Service Officer Promotions
Sen. Jim Risch
July 29, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on outbreak at Princeton nursing home facility
Sen. Jim Justice
July 29, 2020
Letter to Liz McBride-Chambers, Director of the Office of Employee Assistance - Hoyer Sends Letter to House's Office of Employee Assistance After Republican Members Put Staff in Danger from COVID-19
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020
Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence Holds Virtual Roundtable Discussion to Address Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Dave Joyce, ...
July 29, 2020
Foxx Names Cline to Serve as Republican Leader of Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee
Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...
July 29, 2020
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Deny Visas to Individuals Who Attempt to Steal Intellectual Property from American Companies
Sen. Thom Tillis
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "This is shameful. American service members deserve better from their Commander in Chief. I've been briefed by General Milley & CIA Director Haspel on the bounties. The President should talk with his own military & intelligence leaders before dismissing this as "fake news.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020
Committee Advances Eleven Indian Bills During Business Meeting
Sen. John Hoeven
July 29, 2020
Rep. Torres to Mothers of Ft. Bragg Soldiers: Demand Your Child Speak Out About Roman-Martinez Murder
Rep. Norma Torres
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation faces a childcare crisis, and the House is considering two bills to keep child care providers open, expand the availability of child care, and help workers return to their jobs when it is safe to do so. I urged my colleagues to vote yes for America's families."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020
Murphy Statement on US Troop Withdrawal from Germany
Sen. Chris Murphy
July 29, 2020
Rosen Statement Following Trump Administration's Latest Step Toward Ending DACA
Sen. Jacky Rosen
July 29, 2020
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Advances Wyden and Merkley Bills to Support Oregon Tribes
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "In March, 2019, 21-year-old Sami Josephson was kidnapped and killed by a predator impersonating her rideshare driver. Today we are voting on Sami's Law to put protections in place to protect rideshare users from predator behavior and prevent similar tragedies."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Over 50% of South Carolina renters may be at risk of eviction if the safeguards provided by the CARES Act are not renewed. The House extended these protections two months ago with the HEROES Act. The Senate needs to act before Americans lose their homes."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Over the past 3 months: Essential workers risked their safety 50M Americans filed for unemployment Small businesses folded COVID spread But what did Senate Republicans do? Confirm right-wing judges. And now their COVID "proposal" helps big corporations. Not American families."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Senate GOP wants nearly $2B for a new FBI building whose location will increase the value of the Trump hotel across the street--but NO funding for state & local govts Thats what theyre doing instead of fighting for jobs for teachers, firefighters, bus drivers, health care workers"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020
House Passes Bonamici-Backed Bill to Stabilize Child Care
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 29, 2020
Reed Slams Trump's Proposal to Reposition U.S. Troops from Germany
Sen. Jack Reed
July 29, 2020
Chairwoman Velázquez on SBA OIG's Management Alert on Fraud Potential in EIDL Program
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 29, 2020
Rep. Lee Hosts COVID-19 Facebook Live with DETR
Rep. Susie Lee
July 29, 2020
Durbin: The Republican Approach To Unemployment Insurance Will Not Work
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
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Politician
July 30, 2020
Durbin Slams Trump Administration Decision To Remove 12,000 Troops From Germany
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump has called the GOP COVID proposal "semi-irrelevant" and seems to endorse a different policy every time he finds a microphone The one thing we're sure he supports is a new FBI building to boost the value of his hotel We will not stop fighting for people and families"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2020
Durbin: I Reject Notion That $600 A Week Keeps People From Going Back To Work
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Devastating Effects of Senate GOP COVID-19 Inaction
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2020
Remembering John Lewis
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 30, 2020
Bishop Statement Welcoming Rep. Stauber to the Natural Resources Committee
Rep.Pete Stauber, ...
July 30, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Peters, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Veteran Workforce Development During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
July 30, 2020
Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act led by Congressman Andy Barr passes House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Rep.Andy Barr
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "Millions of newly unemployed Americans cannot go back to work, cannot afford the rent, cannot put food on the table. Democrats will not stop fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, and more."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2020
Lofgren: Only Congress Can Change The Date Of Our Elections
Rep.Zoe Lofgren
July 30, 2020
HANFORD: Senator Murray, Representative Smith Introduce New Legislation to Expand Worker's Compensation for Toxic Exposure at Hanford and Other Nuclear Sites
Sen.Patty Murray
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "John Lewis was the best of us. We would all do well to take his advice--follow the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you believe in. It's how John lived his life. He will be dearly missed."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes the Veteran Home Loan Disaster Recovery Act
Rep.Brian Mast, ...
July 30, 2020
Tweet - ""I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me." John Lewis never stopped marching. And today, young people nationwide are rising up to march for justice and equality. His memory and legacy lives on in every one of them."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2020
Chamber passes resolution of the Bipartite Caucus on Women's Affairs to commemorate National Women's Suffrage Month
Rep.Madeleine Dean, ...
July 30, 2020
McCaul Welcomes Congressman Mark Green to the House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep.Michael McCaul, ...
July 30, 2020
BOYLE STATEMENT ON SENATE REPUBLICANS' FAILURE TO RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Rep.Brendan Boyle
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "We've had Election Day set, the Tuesday after the first of November, since what? the 1840s? We've had a Civil War since then. We've had World Wars. We have never postponed an election. This President is off in never neverland someplace. - @OutFrontCNN"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "The GOP is fighting for large agribusinesses, defense contractors, the Trump family. Dems are fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, industries like clean energy that've lost half a million jobs since March."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Condemns President Trump's Threat to Delay the Election
Rep.Gil Cisneros
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "America does not have dictators who unlawfully cancel elections. Trump has no power to cancel or delay the 2020 election, which will happen Nov. 3. He is trying to distract from this morning's dismal economic news and failure to address the COVID-19."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020
Congressman Kim Calls for Extension of Unemployment Insurance Help as Coronavirus Crisis Continues
Sen.Andy Kim
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "The House came together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act this week. I've been proud to lead the #MakeItInAmerica agenda for jobs, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "Millions of Americans are relying on enhanced unemployment benefits to put food on the table and keep a roof over their head. If we don't extend these benefits, this already bad economic crisis will get even worse. #ExtendUI"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020
Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis
Rep.John Larson, ...
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "The historic CARES Act has helped families endure this crisis. But our nation is not done with this fight. More Americans are dying. Millions are unemployed. Added federal unemployment benefits are close to expiring. Democrats need to get serious and come to the table."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 29, 2020
Bilirakis Champions Changes to Help Active Duty Military and Veterans
Rep.Gus Bilirakis
July 29, 2020
Hoeven Holds Oversight Hearing on Safely Reopening BIE Schools
Sen.John Hoeven
July 29, 2020
Chairman Risch Applauds Committee Passage of 17 Nominees, Foreign Service Officer Promotions
Sen.Jim Risch
July 29, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on outbreak at Princeton nursing home facility
Sen.Jim Justice
July 29, 2020
Letter to Liz McBride-Chambers, Director of the Office of Employee Assistance - Hoyer Sends Letter to House's Office of Employee Assistance After Republican Members Put Staff in Danger from COVID-19
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020
Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence Holds Virtual Roundtable Discussion to Address Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Dave Joyce, ...
July 29, 2020
Foxx Names Cline to Serve as Republican Leader of Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee
Rep.Virginia Foxx, ...
July 29, 2020
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Deny Visas to Individuals Who Attempt to Steal Intellectual Property from American Companies
Sen.Thom Tillis
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "This is shameful. American service members deserve better from their Commander in Chief. I've been briefed by General Milley & CIA Director Haspel on the bounties. The President should talk with his own military & intelligence leaders before dismissing this as "fake news.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020
Committee Advances Eleven Indian Bills During Business Meeting
Sen.John Hoeven
July 29, 2020
Rep. Torres to Mothers of Ft. Bragg Soldiers: Demand Your Child Speak Out About Roman-Martinez Murder
Rep.Norma Torres
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation faces a childcare crisis, and the House is considering two bills to keep child care providers open, expand the availability of child care, and help workers return to their jobs when it is safe to do so. I urged my colleagues to vote yes for America's families."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020
Murphy Statement on US Troop Withdrawal from Germany
Sen.Chris Murphy
July 29, 2020
Rosen Statement Following Trump Administration's Latest Step Toward Ending DACA
Sen.Jacky Rosen
July 29, 2020
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Advances Wyden and Merkley Bills to Support Oregon Tribes
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "In March, 2019, 21-year-old Sami Josephson was kidnapped and killed by a predator impersonating her rideshare driver. Today we are voting on Sami's Law to put protections in place to protect rideshare users from predator behavior and prevent similar tragedies."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Over 50% of South Carolina renters may be at risk of eviction if the safeguards provided by the CARES Act are not renewed. The House extended these protections two months ago with the HEROES Act. The Senate needs to act before Americans lose their homes."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Over the past 3 months: Essential workers risked their safety 50M Americans filed for unemployment Small businesses folded COVID spread But what did Senate Republicans do? Confirm right-wing judges. And now their COVID "proposal" helps big corporations. Not American families."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Senate GOP wants nearly $2B for a new FBI building whose location will increase the value of the Trump hotel across the street--but NO funding for state & local govts Thats what theyre doing instead of fighting for jobs for teachers, firefighters, bus drivers, health care workers"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020
House Passes Bonamici-Backed Bill to Stabilize Child Care
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 29, 2020
Reed Slams Trump's Proposal to Reposition U.S. Troops from Germany
Sen.Jack Reed
July 29, 2020
Chairwoman Velázquez on SBA OIG's Management Alert on Fraud Potential in EIDL Program
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 29, 2020
Rep. Lee Hosts COVID-19 Facebook Live with DETR
Rep.Susie Lee
July 29, 2020
Durbin: The Republican Approach To Unemployment Insurance Will Not Work
Sen.Dick Durbin
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