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Sept. 10, 2020
Timmons Statement on DOJ's Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Enforcement Efforts
Rep. William Timmons
Sept. 10, 2020
Sen. Lee Releases Final Witness List for Google Antitrust Hearing
Sen. Mike Lee
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Grassley, Ernst Call on Department of Commerce to Lift Tariffs on Steel Used for Derecho Recovery
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020
Collins, King, & Pingree Announce USDA Allocation of $530 Million for U.S. Lobstermen and Fishermen Impacted by Retaliatory Tariffs, Urge Administration to Expand Program to Dealers and Processors
Sen. Angus King, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Senator Warren Releases Statement on CFTC Report Concluding that "Climate Change Poses a Major Risk to the Stability of the Financial System"
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Hannibal Ware, Inspector General of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Richard Delmar, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury - Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Group Asking SBA, Treasury What Additional Resources They Need to Combat PPP Loan Fraud
Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Hearing of the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Horsford, Hearing on Renewal of Caribbean Trade Policy
Rep. Steven Horsford
Sept. 10, 2020
Sen. Lee Responds to Big Tech Denial of Anti-Conservative Bias
Sen. Mike Lee
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Kuster, Welch, Pappas, and Pingree Applaud Decision to Lift Canadian Aluminum Tariff
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Congressmen Cohen and Cooper Urge Passage of Relief Legislation for Restaurant Workers and Entertainment Venue Employees
Rep. Steve Cohen
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bennet, Young Announce More Than 8,700 Small Business Owners Join Howard Schultz in Supporting RESTART Act
Sen. Michael Bennet
Sept. 10, 2020
Hearing of the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Buchanan, Hearing on The Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act: Considerations for Renewal
Rep. Vern Buchanan
Sept. 10, 2020
Witnesses Highlight Unique Challenges to Small Businesses in Rural Communities
Rep. John Joyce
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of FTC, the Hon. Rebecca Slaughter, Commissioner of FTC, the Hon. Noah Phillips, Commissioner of FTC, the Hon. Christine Wilson, Commission of FTC, and the Hon. Rohit Chopra, Commissioner of FTC - Murphy, Blumenthal, Brown, Baldwin Urge Federal Trade Commission To Establish, Enforce Made In USA Standards
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Here's a quick update on our latest effort to get vital funding to Americans who are most impacted by the #coronavirus pandemic We're focused on areas with the most immediate need: - unemployed Americans - vaccine research - small businesses - testing - students & parents"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 9, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Brexit & Potential U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "The Good Friday Agreement is the bedrock of peace in Northern Ireland. If the U.K. violates its international agreements & Brexit undermines the Good Friday accord, there will be absolutely no chance of a U.S.-U.K. trade agreement passing the Congress."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 9, 2020
Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velázquez, Hearing on Transparency in Small Business Lending
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 9, 2020
Pallone Lauds Committee Passage of Seven Consumer Protection Bills
Rep. Frank Pallone
Sept. 9, 2020
Velázquez Pushes for More Transparency and Accessibility in Fintech Space for Small Business Lending
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans have built yet another effort to help Americans. Money for schools. Resources for parents. Testing. Vaccines. Another round of the job-saving PPP. And more. The Senate will be voting this week. The nation will see who's serious about making law for American families."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020
Udall, Heinrich, Torres Small Hail $2.5 Million Investment in Carlsbad and Artesia to Support Small Businesses and Economic Growth
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Chairman Neal Statement on UK-EU Brexit Negotiations
Rep. Richard Neal
Sept. 8, 2020
Emmer Introduces Legislation to Support Americans' Mutual Fund Investments, Halt Excessive Litigationn
Rep. Tom Emmer
Sept. 8, 2020
Wicker, Graham, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Modify Section 230 and Empower Consumers Online
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
Sept. 7, 2020
Amata's Labor Day Statement
Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
Sept. 7, 2020
Senator Gillibrand, Representative Delgado Visit Bethel Woods Center For The Arts, Push For Legislation To Support Live Event Venues And Small Businesses
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Local and independent restaurants all over Wisconsin are struggling to get by and may be forced to close their doors for good. Our #RestaurantsAct will provide them the relief they need to keep our #MadeInWI economy moving forward."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 4, 2020
Tweet - "When the Senate returns to Washington next week, we need to make a deal to help small businesses and the millions of jobless Americans. Senator McConnell should not send us home again until we do."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020
WESTERMAN CONCLUDES EVERYDAY HEROES TOUR
Rep. Bruce Westerman
Sept. 3, 2020
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript Interview with Steve Scalise
Rep. Steve Scalise
Sept. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the United States Department of energy - Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues Call for Updated Energy Efficiency Standards
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 2, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Beyer, Ways And Means Democrats Seek Clarity From Administration On Bewildering Payroll Tax Order
Rep. Donald Beyer
Sept. 2, 2020
Iconic Indiana Venues Signal "Red Alert" in Support of Young's RESTART Act
Sen. Todd Young
Sept. 2, 2020
Steube Secures Win for Florida Agriculture, Addresses Unfair Mexican Trade Practices with U.S. Trade Representative
Rep. Greg Steube
Sept. 2, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Commends USTR Report on Addressing Unfair Trade Practices that Harm Georgia Growers of Seasonal and Perishable Produce
Rep. James Scott
Sept. 1, 2020
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Help Struggling Restaurants in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 1, 2020
Timmons, Bishop Bill Helps Communities Increase Private Sector Investment
Rep. William Timmons, ...
Sept. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador of the Trade Representative - Sen. Rick Scott Urges Administration to Strengthen Free Trade with Taiwan
Sen. Rick Scott
Sept. 1, 2020
Select Subcommittee Republicans: Paycheck Protection Program a "resounding success"
Rep. Steve Scalise
Sept. 1, 2020
Tweet - "It's long past time for Republicans and President Trump to stop following the returns from Wall Street and wake up to the problems of Americans living on Main Street. @SpeakerPelosi and I are fighting side-by-side for #RentReliefNow."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Castor Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Take Aim at the Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Travel, Tourism Industries
Rep. Kathy Castor, ...
Aug. 30, 2020
Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Senate must vote to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level I've been fighting in the Senate for Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act I introduced to end the federal prohibition, make criminal justice reform, & provide opportunities for minority- and women-owned small biz"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2020
Luján, Gianforte Introduce Legislation to Identify Scams Targeting Native Americans
Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Klobuchar, Moran Urge FTC to Address Privacy Issues Surrounding Mobile App "Premom"
Sen. Mark Warner
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 10, 2020
Timmons Statement on DOJ's Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Enforcement Efforts
Rep.William Timmons
Sept. 10, 2020
Sen. Lee Releases Final Witness List for Google Antitrust Hearing
Sen.Mike Lee
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Grassley, Ernst Call on Department of Commerce to Lift Tariffs on Steel Used for Derecho Recovery
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020
Collins, King, & Pingree Announce USDA Allocation of $530 Million for U.S. Lobstermen and Fishermen Impacted by Retaliatory Tariffs, Urge Administration to Expand Program to Dealers and Processors
Sen.Angus King, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Senator Warren Releases Statement on CFTC Report Concluding that "Climate Change Poses a Major Risk to the Stability of the Financial System"
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Hannibal Ware, Inspector General of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Richard Delmar, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury - Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Group Asking SBA, Treasury What Additional Resources They Need to Combat PPP Loan Fraud
Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Hearing of the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Horsford, Hearing on Renewal of Caribbean Trade Policy
Rep.Steven Horsford
Sept. 10, 2020
Sen. Lee Responds to Big Tech Denial of Anti-Conservative Bias
Sen.Mike Lee
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Kuster, Welch, Pappas, and Pingree Applaud Decision to Lift Canadian Aluminum Tariff
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Congressmen Cohen and Cooper Urge Passage of Relief Legislation for Restaurant Workers and Entertainment Venue Employees
Rep.Steve Cohen
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bennet, Young Announce More Than 8,700 Small Business Owners Join Howard Schultz in Supporting RESTART Act
Sen.Michael Bennet
Sept. 10, 2020
Hearing of the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Buchanan, Hearing on The Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act: Considerations for Renewal
Rep.Vern Buchanan
Sept. 10, 2020
Witnesses Highlight Unique Challenges to Small Businesses in Rural Communities
Rep.John Joyce
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of FTC, the Hon. Rebecca Slaughter, Commissioner of FTC, the Hon. Noah Phillips, Commissioner of FTC, the Hon. Christine Wilson, Commission of FTC, and the Hon. Rohit Chopra, Commissioner of FTC - Murphy, Blumenthal, Brown, Baldwin Urge Federal Trade Commission To Establish, Enforce Made In USA Standards
Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Here's a quick update on our latest effort to get vital funding to Americans who are most impacted by the #coronavirus pandemic We're focused on areas with the most immediate need: - unemployed Americans - vaccine research - small businesses - testing - students & parents"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 9, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Brexit & Potential U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 9, 2020
Tweet - "The Good Friday Agreement is the bedrock of peace in Northern Ireland. If the U.K. violates its international agreements & Brexit undermines the Good Friday accord, there will be absolutely no chance of a U.S.-U.K. trade agreement passing the Congress."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 9, 2020
Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velázquez, Hearing on Transparency in Small Business Lending
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 9, 2020
Pallone Lauds Committee Passage of Seven Consumer Protection Bills
Rep.Frank Pallone
Sept. 9, 2020
Velázquez Pushes for More Transparency and Accessibility in Fintech Space for Small Business Lending
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans have built yet another effort to help Americans. Money for schools. Resources for parents. Testing. Vaccines. Another round of the job-saving PPP. And more. The Senate will be voting this week. The nation will see who's serious about making law for American families."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020
Udall, Heinrich, Torres Small Hail $2.5 Million Investment in Carlsbad and Artesia to Support Small Businesses and Economic Growth
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020
Chairman Neal Statement on UK-EU Brexit Negotiations
Rep.Richard Neal
Sept. 8, 2020
Emmer Introduces Legislation to Support Americans' Mutual Fund Investments, Halt Excessive Litigationn
Rep.Tom Emmer
Sept. 8, 2020
Wicker, Graham, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Modify Section 230 and Empower Consumers Online
Sen.Marsha Blackburn, ...
Sept. 7, 2020
Amata's Labor Day Statement
Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
Sept. 7, 2020
Senator Gillibrand, Representative Delgado Visit Bethel Woods Center For The Arts, Push For Legislation To Support Live Event Venues And Small Businesses
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Local and independent restaurants all over Wisconsin are struggling to get by and may be forced to close their doors for good. Our #RestaurantsAct will provide them the relief they need to keep our #MadeInWI economy moving forward."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 4, 2020
Tweet - "When the Senate returns to Washington next week, we need to make a deal to help small businesses and the millions of jobless Americans. Senator McConnell should not send us home again until we do."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020
WESTERMAN CONCLUDES EVERYDAY HEROES TOUR
Rep.Bruce Westerman
Sept. 3, 2020
Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript Interview with Steve Scalise
Rep.Steve Scalise
Sept. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the United States Department of energy - Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues Call for Updated Energy Efficiency Standards
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 2, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Beyer, Ways And Means Democrats Seek Clarity From Administration On Bewildering Payroll Tax Order
Rep.Donald Beyer
Sept. 2, 2020
Iconic Indiana Venues Signal "Red Alert" in Support of Young's RESTART Act
Sen.Todd Young
Sept. 2, 2020
Steube Secures Win for Florida Agriculture, Addresses Unfair Mexican Trade Practices with U.S. Trade Representative
Rep.Greg Steube
Sept. 2, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Commends USTR Report on Addressing Unfair Trade Practices that Harm Georgia Growers of Seasonal and Perishable Produce
Rep.James Scott
Sept. 1, 2020
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Help Struggling Restaurants in Wisconsin
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 1, 2020
Timmons, Bishop Bill Helps Communities Increase Private Sector Investment
Rep.William Timmons, ...
Sept. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador of the Trade Representative - Sen. Rick Scott Urges Administration to Strengthen Free Trade with Taiwan
Sen.Rick Scott
Sept. 1, 2020
Select Subcommittee Republicans: Paycheck Protection Program a "resounding success"
Rep.Steve Scalise
Sept. 1, 2020
Tweet - "It's long past time for Republicans and President Trump to stop following the returns from Wall Street and wake up to the problems of Americans living on Main Street. @SpeakerPelosi and I are fighting side-by-side for #RentReliefNow."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020
Castor Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Take Aim at the Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Travel, Tourism Industries
Rep.Kathy Castor, ...
Aug. 30, 2020
Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Senate must vote to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level I've been fighting in the Senate for Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act I introduced to end the federal prohibition, make criminal justice reform, & provide opportunities for minority- and women-owned small biz"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2020
Luján, Gianforte Introduce Legislation to Identify Scams Targeting Native Americans
Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Klobuchar, Moran Urge FTC to Address Privacy Issues Surrounding Mobile App "Premom"
Sen.Mark Warner
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