| April 18, 2020
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After Senator King Seeks Relief for Veterans, IRS Announces They Will Automatically Receive Direct Stimulus Payments
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Sen. Angus King
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| April 17, 2020
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Following Calls from Chairman Moran & Ranking Member Tester, Eligible Veterans to Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cohen, DeLauro Lead Colleagues in Call to Repeal $170 Billion Tax Break for Real Estate Developers, Hedge Fund Owners in CARES Act
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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DeLauro, Cohen Lead Colleagues in Call to Repeal $170 Billion Tax Break for Real Estate Developers, Hedge Fund Owners in CARES Act
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We pushed the Trump administration to make this move. This means that low-income veterans receiving VA benefits will automatically receive their stimulus payments, without requiring them to file with the IRS."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 17, 2020
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After Push from Stabenow & Peters, Veterans to Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Charles Rettig, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service - Representatives Morelle, Chu Taken Action to Ensure American Families Receive Full Stimulus Checks
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and James Clyburn, House Majority Whip - Congressman Cohen Asks House Democratic Leadership to Consider Reversing CARES Act Provisions Benefiting High Earners at the Expense of Taxpayers
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Following Calls From Hassan and Colleagues, Treasury Department Says SSI Recipients Do Not Need to File Tax Returns to Receive COVID-19 Direct Cash Assistance
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| April 15, 2020
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Following Urging From Booker, Brown, Hassan, Bennet, IRS Heeds Call To Ensure SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| April 15, 2020
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Schatz, Case Announce Tools to Speed Federal Assistance Direct Payments to Hawai"i Residents
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Rep. Ed Case
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairmen Thompson, Lewis Demand Answers from Treasury Secretary Regarding Reports About Delayed Rebate Checks
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Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Following Calls from Stabenow & Peters, IRS to Automatically Send Stimulus Checks to SSI Beneficiaries
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "While the April 15 tax deadline is delayed this year, we should not delay action to repair the 2017 GOP tax law's massive giveaway to the wealthy and corporations. We must work together to create a tax code that works for hard working Americans -- not against them. #TaxDay"
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought to make sure Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients would automatically receive stimulus payments without requiring them to file with the IRS. Now Treasury needs to quickly do the same for low-income veterans receiving VA benefits."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Urges Constituents to Download "Get My Payment" App to Track Stimulus Payment
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 15, 2020
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STIMULUS: Harder Encourages Americans to Update Direct Deposit Info ASAP
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| April 15, 2020
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Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| April 15, 2020
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Welcome Social Security Administration Announcement for Ssi Recipients, More Must Be Done
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| April 14, 2020
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Chairman Takano Calls On Treasury and IRS to Automatically Distribute Stimulus Checks to the Most Vulnerable Veterans
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 14, 2020
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Whitehouse, Doggett Release New Analysis Showing GOP Tax Provisions in CARES Act Overwhelmingly Benefit Million-Dollar-Plus Earners
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, and Charles P. Retting, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service - Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads Democratic Members to Demand Spanish and Multi-Language Access to IRS Payment Portal
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Our truck/delivery drivers, grocery/food workers, those caring for our loved ones & keeping us safe, these folks are on the front line of #COVID19 working for us. I say we give these essential workers a tax holiday. They're doing so much for us, it's the least we can do for them."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System - Cortez Masto Leads Nevada Delegation in Bipartisan Letter Calling for Expanded Eligibility for Hospitality in Critical Economic Programs
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Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "The Treasury Department expects 80 million Americans to receive their Economic Impact Payments this week! But that still leaves tens of millions of Americans waiting. 1/2"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make State and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Senator Hassan Urges Granite Staters to Use New IRS Portal to Expedite Direct Payments
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| April 10, 2020
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Shaheen Encourages Granite Staters to Visit New IRS Website to Enroll in Direct Deposit & Get Information on COVID-19 Recovery Payments
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| April 10, 2020
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Chairman Neal Applauds Free File Alliance for Helping Non-Filers Access CARES Act Rebates
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Rep. Richard Neal
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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 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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DelBene Secures Tax Extension for Non-profit Hospitals, Universities, Other Tax-exempt Organizations
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| April 10, 2020
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Chairman Neal Applauds Free File Alliance for Helping Non-Filers Access CARES Act Rebate
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Gottheimer, Spanberger, Gallagher, Lead Bipartisan Effort Pressing SBA & Treasury Department to Improve PPP Loan Forgiveness Flexibly for Small Businesses, Provide Additional Guidance on Rehiring
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Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to Vice President Mike Pence, Steven T. Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, Russell T. Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - WHITEHOUSE, DOGGETT PRESS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ON MASSIVE TAX GIVEAWAYS SLIPPED INTO COVID RELIEF BILL
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Burchett Announces Legislation to Hold Airlines Accountable For Taxpayer-Funded Relief
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Rep. Tim Burchett
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "2day the IRS released impt info about scammers trying to steal coronavirus pandemic recovery $$$ from senior citizens. Everyone can help stop these criminals by educating older members of their family/community especially More info at http://treasury.gov/tigta/contact.shtml#COVID"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Lives are at risk. Medical workers don't have critical supplies or hazard pay. Unemployment is soaring. But the Trump administration wants to deliver huge tax cuts to the wealthiest few? That's ridiculous. Absolutely not."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 6, 2020
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Tax Guide for Churches & Religious Organizations
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Rep. Robert Aderholt
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| April 6, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: Frequently Asked Questions
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Rep. Robert Aderholt
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| April 6, 2020
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Larson, Davis, Blumenauer, Schneider, and Higgins Lead Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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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
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 6, 2020
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Grassley Urges IRS Watchdog to Educate Public on CARES Act Scams
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 4, 2020
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Casten Supports Fix for Teens, Young Adults Left out of Recovery Rebates
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 4, 2020
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Peters, Stabenow Announce Legislation to Make Older Children and Adult Dependents Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Payments
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "There's no need to ask veterans and SSI beneficiaries to file tax returns when our government can automatically deliver them their stimulus payments now. Proud to join my colleagues calling on the Trump Admin to ensure these Americans get their direct cash payments immediately."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| April 3, 2020
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Norton Says Repealing Rider Barring D.C. from Commercializing Recreational Marijuana Would Increase Tax Revenue in Time of Great Need
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm glad Speaker Pelosi is again standing down from efforts to use this crisis to push unrelated left-wing priorities. The latest proposal had been a massive tax-code giveaway for wealthy people in blue states that was instantly panned by economists across the spectrum."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 3, 2020
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Schumer successfully demands IRS send emergency $$$ to NY seniors & most vulnerable on Social Security without requiring bureaucratic paperwork; following Schumer's call, IRS reverses course & streamlines money to NY seniors
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 3, 2020
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Hoeven Presses DOE To Advance Final 45Q Tax Credit Rules
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, Robert Wilkie, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Collins, Sinema Lead Push to Allow Veterans, SSI Recipients to Receive Rebate Checks Automatically
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene Calls for Deadline Extension for Tax-Exempt Organizations
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Pascrell Leads Full New Jersey House Delegation Demanding Middle Class Tax Relief
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Urges Administration to Provide COVID-19 Response Direct Payments to Families with Newborns
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Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "This is the right decision & I'm glad the IRS is taking @SenateDems advice. Forcing Social Security recipients to file tax returns would have been an unnecessary delay. The American people need relief now. The sooner we can get this cash into their hands, the better."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Following Rep. Sewell's Request, Trump Administration Reverses Decision and Announces Social Security Beneficiaries will Receive COVID-19 Direct Payments Automatically
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Rep. Terri Sewell, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "I called on the Trump Administration to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries automatically receive the direct assistance included in the #CARESAct without having to file tax returns. https://baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/social-security-recipient-cash-assistance-without-tax-return"
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| April 2, 2020
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Ernst says IRS did the right thing by automatically giving seniors access to direct cash payments
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 2, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford Secures Direct Payment Answers from IRS
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| April 2, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Introduce Legislative Fix that Would Make Older Children and Adult Dependents Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Payments
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| April 2, 2020
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Wyden to Introduce Bill Making Older Children and Adult Dependents Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Payments
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 2, 2020
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Lankford Applauds Decision to Give Senior Adults, Disability Recipients Automatic Access to Direct Cash Payments
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Sen. James Lankford
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| April 2, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Announces Trump Administration Will Partially Correct Misguided Rules for Distributing Economic Impact Payments
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| April 2, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces Social Security Beneficiaries Will Receive Coronavirus Stimulus Rebate Checks Automatically
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 1, 2020
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Following Calls from Hassan, Brown, and Colleagues, Treasury Reverses Course and Says Social Security Beneficiaries Do Not Need to File Tax Returns to Receive COVID-19 Direct Cash Assistance
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Daines Ensures Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Direct Checks
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "We called for this. Because Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Call for Social Security Recipients to Get Cares Act Direct Cash Assistance without having to File Tax Return
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Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "To the IRS and the Social Security Administration: Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST be able to get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 1, 2020
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Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Social Security Beneficiaries
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revue Service - Higgins Calls on IRS to Clarify Individual Rebate Process
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Rep. Glen Higgins
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Capito Works to Ensure Seniors Don't Have to File Additional Forms for COVID-19 Assistance
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Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Gottheimer Calls for Reinstatement of Full SALT Deduction in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Malinowski Fights to Eliminate Cap on State and Local Tax Deduction
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
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