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April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Many on the right dismissed data and importance of science for years. And now the chickens have come home to roost. The Trump #coronavirus response has been an unmitigated disaster. FACTS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Interesting read on our technology race with #China. I've been pushing legislation for years to strengthen our #5G infrastructure. This article underscores the importance of our #RaceTo5G." Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Crosby Kemper, DIr. of the Dir. of the Institute of Museum and Library Services - Senator Collins Presses for Increased Internet Access in Rural Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Susan Collins
April 10, 2020 Charleston Gazette Mail - Op Ed by Shelley Moore Capito, Brendan Carr: Telehealth initiative helps response to virus Sen. Shelley Capito
April 10, 2020 Cotton Calls for FCC Ban on China Telecom Sen. Tom Cotton
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 Stanton Offers COVID-19 Resources in Spanish, Including Webinar for Small Businesses Rep. Greg Stanton
April 10, 2020 Letter to Tony Thomas, President and CEO of Windstream - Georgia Members Urge Windstream to Provide Increased Access to Rural Broadband in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep. James Scott, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "FCC calling "time out' on the plan to block NY cops, firefighters, and EMS from use of the T-Band is the right move. T-Band is essential for public safety. Congress must end the FCC's mandate to eliminate this lifeline for our first responders." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Jim Jordan calls for a halt on using Zoom for House Oversight Committee business due to cybersecurity and China concerns Rep. Jim Jordan
April 9, 2020 Congressman Rick Crawford Applauds Arkansas Broadcasters' Association for joining FARM Corps efforts Rep. Rick Crawford
April 9, 2020 Senator Markey Queries White House on Plans to Create National Coronavirus Surveillance System Sen. Ed Markey
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Maryland representatives send bipartisan letter urging FCC to allow Maryland access to broadband funds amid coronavirus outbreak Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Joined my MD colleagues in urging @AjitPaiFCC to allow MD access to critical funds to invest in broadband infrastructure. With students & families forced to work from home, broadband access is more important than ever." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 9, 2020 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, Senate Minority Leader - With Maine Schools Closed for the Year, Golden & Pingree Push for Improved Connectivity for Maine Students Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
April 9, 2020 Warren, Markey Demand Answers from Zoom on How Company Will Protect Students' Safety and Privacy Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access Rep. Jared Golden, ...
April 8, 2020 DelBene Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Privacy When Collecting Personal Health Data Rep. Suzan DelBene
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 8, 2020 Chairman Takano, Subcommittee Chair Lee Statement on VA's Electronic Health Record Project Delay Rep. Mark Takano, ...
April 8, 2020 Senator Markey Statement on Reported White House National Coronavirus Surveillance System Sen. Ed Markey
April 8, 2020 Senator Markey Requests Comprehensive Online Conferencing Service Guidance as Number of Virtual Meetings Skyrockets Due to Coronavirus Sen. Ed Markey
April 8, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - King Pushes to Support Local Journalism Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 8, 2020 Daines Secures Expanded Telehealth Services for Indian Country During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 8, 2020 Shaheen Joins Northwood Remote Learning Classroom & Takes Student Questions Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
April 7, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, and Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit - Casten Leads Letter Demanding Social Media Platforms Do More to Stop the Spread of Deadly COVID-19 Misinformation Online Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Chuck Schumer - Bennet Presses for Colorado Priorities Ahead of Next Phase of Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Michael Bennet
April 7, 2020 Senators Markey and Blumenthal Query Google on its Coronavirus Location Data Reports Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Facebook must work to stop the spread of misinformation about #COVID19 on WhatsApp, a platform with more than 2 billion users worldwide. Joining @MazieHirono , @SenKamalaHarris , & @SenatorMenendez in urging Facebook to take action & address the spread of false information." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Not only is lack of internet a barrier to learning, so are slow speeds. When families have to compete for bandwidth, everyone suffers. Americans not only need access to internet, they need affordable access to high speeds." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "As our nation continues to battle this pandemic, we must acknowledge that the economic impact will disproportionately affect Black communities. @TheBlackCaucus has put together this guide with resources to help address the financial burden. https://majoritywhip.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Emergency-Resources-one-pagers.pdf" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2020 Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Wittman & Johnson Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Broadband Rep. Rob Wittman, ...
April 6, 2020 Senator King Connects with Maine Civics Teachers to Talk History, Distance Learning Sen. Angus King
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Dept. of Justice - Wyden Urges Justice Department to Investigate Intuit Purchase of Credit Karma Sen. Ron Wyden
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic is illustrating exactly why we must expand access to affordable internet. Without the internet, our students are unable to participate in virtual learning & will struggle when schools re-open. We must close the digital divide." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - In Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter, Bennet Urges Congressional Leaders to Include Dedicated Broadband Funding for Low-Income Families, Students in Future Coronavirus Relief Packages Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "We're working and connecting online more than ever - and without investments, our data and privacy could be at greater risk. With my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce , I sent a letter to @zoom_us seeking answers on how they plan to protect users' privacy, data, and security." Sen. Ben Luján
April 3, 2020 DelBene Calls on Tech Companies, Administration to Adopt Data Privacy Standards Around COVID-19 Personal Information Tracking Rep. Suzan DelBene
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams Rep. Brendan Boyle, ...
April 3, 2020 DeGette blasts Trump administration changes to Strategic National Stockpile website Rep. Diana DeGette
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
April 3, 2020 The Blade - Latta: Connectivity counts Rep. Bob Latta
April 3, 2020 Senator Markey and Rep. Eshoo Urge FCC to Enforce Laws Prohibiting Hidden Cable and Satellite TV Fees Sen. Ed Markey, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Brown Blasts Zoom Video Communications For Inaccurately Advertising Their End-To-End Encryption Capabilities; Calls For The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) To Investigate Sen. Mike Crapo
April 3, 2020 Committee Leaders Applaud FCC Decision to Adopt Telehealth Program Rep. Bob Latta, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge FTC to Take Enforcement Action Against Rampant COVID-19 Scams Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Brown Blasts Zoom Video Communications For Inaccurately Advertising Their End-To-End Encryption Capabilities; Calls For The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) To Investigate Sen. Mike Crapo
Date Title Politician
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Many on the right dismissed data and importance of science for years. And now the chickens have come home to roost. The Trump #coronavirus response has been an unmitigated disaster. FACTS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Interesting read on our technology race with #China. I've been pushing legislation for years to strengthen our #5G infrastructure. This article underscores the importance of our #RaceTo5G." Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Crosby Kemper, DIr. of the Dir. of the Institute of Museum and Library Services - Senator Collins Presses for Increased Internet Access in Rural Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Susan Collins
April 10, 2020 Charleston Gazette Mail - Op Ed by Shelley Moore Capito, Brendan Carr: Telehealth initiative helps response to virus Sen.Shelley Capito
April 10, 2020 Cotton Calls for FCC Ban on China Telecom Sen.Tom Cotton
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 Stanton Offers COVID-19 Resources in Spanish, Including Webinar for Small Businesses Rep.Greg Stanton
April 10, 2020 Letter to Tony Thomas, President and CEO of Windstream - Georgia Members Urge Windstream to Provide Increased Access to Rural Broadband in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep.James Scott, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "FCC calling "time out' on the plan to block NY cops, firefighters, and EMS from use of the T-Band is the right move. T-Band is essential for public safety. Congress must end the FCC's mandate to eliminate this lifeline for our first responders." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Jim Jordan calls for a halt on using Zoom for House Oversight Committee business due to cybersecurity and China concerns Rep.Jim Jordan
April 9, 2020 Congressman Rick Crawford Applauds Arkansas Broadcasters' Association for joining FARM Corps efforts Rep.Rick Crawford
April 9, 2020 Senator Markey Queries White House on Plans to Create National Coronavirus Surveillance System Sen.Ed Markey
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Maryland representatives send bipartisan letter urging FCC to allow Maryland access to broadband funds amid coronavirus outbreak Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Joined my MD colleagues in urging @AjitPaiFCC to allow MD access to critical funds to invest in broadband infrastructure. With students & families forced to work from home, broadband access is more important than ever." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 9, 2020 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, Senate Minority Leader - With Maine Schools Closed for the Year, Golden & Pingree Push for Improved Connectivity for Maine Students Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
April 9, 2020 Warren, Markey Demand Answers from Zoom on How Company Will Protect Students' Safety and Privacy Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access Rep.Jared Golden, ...
April 8, 2020 DelBene Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Privacy When Collecting Personal Health Data Rep.Suzan DelBene
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 8, 2020 Chairman Takano, Subcommittee Chair Lee Statement on VA's Electronic Health Record Project Delay Rep.Mark Takano, ...
April 8, 2020 Senator Markey Statement on Reported White House National Coronavirus Surveillance System Sen.Ed Markey
April 8, 2020 Senator Markey Requests Comprehensive Online Conferencing Service Guidance as Number of Virtual Meetings Skyrockets Due to Coronavirus Sen.Ed Markey
April 8, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - King Pushes to Support Local Journalism Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 8, 2020 Daines Secures Expanded Telehealth Services for Indian Country During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 8, 2020 Shaheen Joins Northwood Remote Learning Classroom & Takes Student Questions Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
April 7, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, and Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit - Casten Leads Letter Demanding Social Media Platforms Do More to Stop the Spread of Deadly COVID-19 Misinformation Online Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Chuck Schumer - Bennet Presses for Colorado Priorities Ahead of Next Phase of Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Michael Bennet
April 7, 2020 Senators Markey and Blumenthal Query Google on its Coronavirus Location Data Reports Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Facebook must work to stop the spread of misinformation about #COVID19 on WhatsApp, a platform with more than 2 billion users worldwide. Joining @MazieHirono , @SenKamalaHarris , & @SenatorMenendez in urging Facebook to take action & address the spread of false information." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Not only is lack of internet a barrier to learning, so are slow speeds. When families have to compete for bandwidth, everyone suffers. Americans not only need access to internet, they need affordable access to high speeds." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "As our nation continues to battle this pandemic, we must acknowledge that the economic impact will disproportionately affect Black communities. @TheBlackCaucus has put together this guide with resources to help address the financial burden. https://majoritywhip.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Emergency-Resources-one-pagers.pdf" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2020 Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Wittman & Johnson Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Broadband Rep.Rob Wittman, ...
April 6, 2020 Senator King Connects with Maine Civics Teachers to Talk History, Distance Learning Sen.Angus King
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Dept. of Justice - Wyden Urges Justice Department to Investigate Intuit Purchase of Credit Karma Sen.Ron Wyden
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic is illustrating exactly why we must expand access to affordable internet. Without the internet, our students are unable to participate in virtual learning & will struggle when schools re-open. We must close the digital divide." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - In Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter, Bennet Urges Congressional Leaders to Include Dedicated Broadband Funding for Low-Income Families, Students in Future Coronavirus Relief Packages Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "We're working and connecting online more than ever - and without investments, our data and privacy could be at greater risk. With my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce , I sent a letter to @zoom_us seeking answers on how they plan to protect users' privacy, data, and security." Sen.Ben Luján
April 3, 2020 DelBene Calls on Tech Companies, Administration to Adopt Data Privacy Standards Around COVID-19 Personal Information Tracking Rep.Suzan DelBene
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams Rep.Brendan Boyle, ...
April 3, 2020 DeGette blasts Trump administration changes to Strategic National Stockpile website Rep.Diana DeGette
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
April 3, 2020 The Blade - Latta: Connectivity counts Rep.Bob Latta
April 3, 2020 Senator Markey and Rep. Eshoo Urge FCC to Enforce Laws Prohibiting Hidden Cable and Satellite TV Fees Sen.Ed Markey, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Brown Blasts Zoom Video Communications For Inaccurately Advertising Their End-To-End Encryption Capabilities; Calls For The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) To Investigate Sen.Mike Crapo
April 3, 2020 Committee Leaders Applaud FCC Decision to Adopt Telehealth Program Rep.Bob Latta, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge FTC to Take Enforcement Action Against Rampant COVID-19 Scams Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Brown Blasts Zoom Video Communications For Inaccurately Advertising Their End-To-End Encryption Capabilities; Calls For The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) To Investigate Sen.Mike Crapo
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