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May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Lankford, Senate Colleagues Ask Treasury to Provide Relief for Oklahoma Opportunity Zones in the Wake of COVID-19 Sen. Todd Young, ...
May 4, 2020 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Introduces Hr 6648 - the Territorial Economic Recovery Act Rep. Stacey Plaskett
May 3, 2020 The Hill - Sen. Cruz: A Blueprint for Our Economic Recovery Sen. Ted Cruz
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit are tried-and-true tools to increase financial stability for workers and their families. That's why I led @SenateDems in urging Senate Leadership to temporarily expand these tax credits in the next coronavirus relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Spanberger, DeFazio Lead More than 50 Lawmakers in Urging Treasury Department to Recognize High-Speed Internet Issues, Distribute Rebate Checks as Soon as Possible to Americans without Reliable Internet Access Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Udall, Senate Colleagues Urge Interior Department to Maintain Oil and Gas Royalties to Protect Western State Budgets Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Secretary of the Treasury, Steve Mnuchin; Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Jerome H. Powell; Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Jelena McWilliams; Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Joseph M. Otting; Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration Rodney E. Hood; Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Kathleen L. Kraninger - Reps. Pressley and Meeks Call for Regulation Prohibiting Banks from Garnishing Economic Impact Payments Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "It was President Trump and Senator McConnell who raised taxes on the middle class in New York by raising SALT taxes in their tax scam giveaway for corporations and the wealthiest few. I fought this. I'm still fighting it. President Trump imposed this. More desperate Trump lies." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Tax Credit Expansion To Help Working Families During Coronavirus Economic Downturn Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 30, 2020 U.S. Sen. Tina Smith: Supplemental Security Income Recipients With Children Need to File Online by May 5 for Stimulus Checks Sen. Tina Smith
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "State and local governments are at the forefront of this public health crisis and they need our help. That's why I'm joining with @SenTinaSmith to introduce legislation to make state and local governments eligible for paid leave payroll tax credits." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2020 Representative TJ Cox Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Make States and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Tax Credits Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 28, 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 - Cohen, DeLauro and 64 House Democrats Call for Repeal $135 Billion Tax Break for Real Estate Developers, Hedge Fund Owners Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
April 28, 2020 Baldwin Joins Effort to Repeal GOP Tax Giveaway to Million-Dollar-Plus Earners in Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 28, 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 - DeLauro, Cohen Lead Colleagues in Call to Repeal $170 Billion Tax Break for Real Estate Developers, Hedge Fund Owners in CARES Act Rep. Darren Soto, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "At a time when workers can't pay their bills & small businesses need help, Republicans are handing out massive tax breaks to the top 1%. Folks who are struggling to get by need relief, not wealthy corporate executives & hedge fund managers." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 27, 2020 Matsui and Speier Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Cruise Lines' Tax Evasion, Environmental and Labor Violations Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
April 27, 2020 Wyden Reiterates Call for Financial Security for Rural Communities, as COVID-19 Relief Funds and Guidance Fall Short Sen. Ron Wyden
April 27, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Interview on MSNBC's Live with Stephanie Ruhle Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 27, 2020 King Seeking to Repeal Millionaire Tax Break in Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Angus King
April 25, 2020 Doggett Expresses Concern About Working Conditions for Austin IRS Employees Rep. Lloyd Doggett
April 25, 2020 Neal and Lewis Decry IRS Demands that Employees Resuming On-Site Work Monday Obtain Their Own PPE Rep. Richard Neal, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's hypocrisy from Senator McConnell His $2T tax cut for the wealthiest few went to corporate stock buybacks and exploded the deficit But now he suggests bankrupting states because of the deficit when jobs for police officers, firefighters, teachers, and more are on the line?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 24, 2020 Doggett and Whitehouse Unveil Bill to Repeal GOP Tax Giveaway to Million-Dollar-Plus Earners in Coronavirus Relief Legislation Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Ernst Pushes for Fix to Allow More Iowans to Access Relief Payments Sen. Susan Collins, ...
April 24, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Bill To Repeal GOP Tax Giveaway To Millionaires In CARES Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 24, 2020 Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urge IRS to Extend Filing Deadline for Families to Receive Full Stimulus Payments Rep. Mike Kelly
April 24, 2020 Warren Joins Whitehouse and Doggett to Unveil Bill to Repeal GOP Tax Giveaway to Million-Dollar-Plus Earners in Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senators Hassan, Carper, Wyden Warn of Scammers Targeting Americans' Stimulus Payments, Call for IRS to Strengthen Fraud Prevention Efforts Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Economic Impact Payments are desperately needed by our nation's most vulnerable populations -- especially those unable to file a tax return online. Leading 22 @SenateDems & urging Sec. Mnuchin to ensure these individuals receive this much-needed relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Congressman Cohen Votes for Fourth Coronavirus Response Bill Rep. Steve Cohen
April 23, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cleaver Calls For IRS To Extend Economic Impact Payment Filing Deadline For Americans With Dependents Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
April 23, 2020 Larson Statement on New IRS CFSIC Guidance Rep. John Larson
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chairman Takano Calls for Tax Fix, Full Automatic COVID-19 Stimulus Checks for Vulnerable Veteran Families Rep. Mark Takano
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans' hard-earned tax dollars were spent to subsidize "wet markets' in China. That's outrageous. I'm teaming up with Democrats & Republicans on a bipartisan bill to ban gov't purchases of animals from unregulated marketplaces in China. #MakeEmSqueal" Sen. Joni Ernst
April 22, 2020 US Tax Dollars Being Spent at Chinese Wet Markets? Ernst Says: Let's End That Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 22, 2020 Ahead Of 2019 Tax Filing Deadline, Courtney Secures Update From IRS Commissioner That Benefits Homeowners Impacted By Crumbling Foundations Rep. Joe Courtney
April 22, 2020 Higgins Commends Decision to Delay Louisiana's Severance Tax Rep. Glen Higgins
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary for the Department of Treasury - Lewis, Thompson Seek Answers about Stimulus Delays Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Constituents - Congressman Cohen Urges Constituents to Meet Filing Deadline to Claim Supplement Payments for Dependents Rep. Steve Cohen
April 21, 2020 Letter to Governor John Bel Edwards - Higgins Urges Governor Edwards to Suspend Severance Tax on Oil & Gas Rep. Glen Higgins
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Gillibrand Urges Trump Administration To Modify IRS Guidelines To Ensure Veterans, SSDI Beneficiaries Can Access Full Recovery Rebates From CARES Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairmen Thompson, Lewis Seek Answers Regarding Delays with Stimulus Payments Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
April 21, 2020 ACT NOW: Larson Urges Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Go to IRS.Gov Before Wednesday Deadline Rep. John Larson
April 21, 2020 Action Needed For Social Security Beneficiaries With Dependents And Who Do Not File Tax Returns To Receive $500 Per Child Payment Rep. Stephen Lynch
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for veterans in Illinois & across the United States. The IRS has confirmed that vets who receive VA benefits will automatically receive their #COVID19 stimulus payments." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "If you're a Social Security recipient with dependent children and didn't file taxes in 2018 or 2019, you must share additional info at the website below *by Wednesday* to get an extra $500 per child added to your #StimulusCheck (if eligible)." Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Tester pushes Treasury to provide flexible filing deadline for non-filers with dependents Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
April 20, 2020 Klobuchar, Smith Announce Veterans Will Automatically Receive Coronavirus Financial Assistance Without Having to File Tax Returns Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Date Title Politician
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Lankford, Senate Colleagues Ask Treasury to Provide Relief for Oklahoma Opportunity Zones in the Wake of COVID-19 Sen.Todd Young, ...
May 4, 2020 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Introduces Hr 6648 - the Territorial Economic Recovery Act Rep.Stacey Plaskett
May 3, 2020 The Hill - Sen. Cruz: A Blueprint for Our Economic Recovery Sen.Ted Cruz
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit are tried-and-true tools to increase financial stability for workers and their families. That's why I led @SenateDems in urging Senate Leadership to temporarily expand these tax credits in the next coronavirus relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Spanberger, DeFazio Lead More than 50 Lawmakers in Urging Treasury Department to Recognize High-Speed Internet Issues, Distribute Rebate Checks as Soon as Possible to Americans without Reliable Internet Access Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Udall, Senate Colleagues Urge Interior Department to Maintain Oil and Gas Royalties to Protect Western State Budgets Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Secretary of the Treasury, Steve Mnuchin; Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Jerome H. Powell; Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Jelena McWilliams; Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Joseph M. Otting; Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration Rodney E. Hood; Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Kathleen L. Kraninger - Reps. Pressley and Meeks Call for Regulation Prohibiting Banks from Garnishing Economic Impact Payments Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "It was President Trump and Senator McConnell who raised taxes on the middle class in New York by raising SALT taxes in their tax scam giveaway for corporations and the wealthiest few. I fought this. I'm still fighting it. President Trump imposed this. More desperate Trump lies." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Tax Credit Expansion To Help Working Families During Coronavirus Economic Downturn Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 30, 2020 U.S. Sen. Tina Smith: Supplemental Security Income Recipients With Children Need to File Online by May 5 for Stimulus Checks Sen.Tina Smith
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "State and local governments are at the forefront of this public health crisis and they need our help. That's why I'm joining with @SenTinaSmith to introduce legislation to make state and local governments eligible for paid leave payroll tax credits." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2020 Representative TJ Cox Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Make States and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Tax Credits Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 28, 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 - Cohen, DeLauro and 64 House Democrats Call for Repeal $135 Billion Tax Break for Real Estate Developers, Hedge Fund Owners Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
April 28, 2020 Baldwin Joins Effort to Repeal GOP Tax Giveaway to Million-Dollar-Plus Earners in Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 28, 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 - DeLauro, Cohen Lead Colleagues in Call to Repeal $170 Billion Tax Break for Real Estate Developers, Hedge Fund Owners in CARES Act Rep.Darren Soto, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "At a time when workers can't pay their bills & small businesses need help, Republicans are handing out massive tax breaks to the top 1%. Folks who are struggling to get by need relief, not wealthy corporate executives & hedge fund managers." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 27, 2020 Matsui and Speier Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Cruise Lines' Tax Evasion, Environmental and Labor Violations Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
April 27, 2020 Wyden Reiterates Call for Financial Security for Rural Communities, as COVID-19 Relief Funds and Guidance Fall Short Sen.Ron Wyden
April 27, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Interview on MSNBC's Live with Stephanie Ruhle Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 27, 2020 King Seeking to Repeal Millionaire Tax Break in Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Angus King
April 25, 2020 Doggett Expresses Concern About Working Conditions for Austin IRS Employees Rep.Lloyd Doggett
April 25, 2020 Neal and Lewis Decry IRS Demands that Employees Resuming On-Site Work Monday Obtain Their Own PPE Rep.Richard Neal, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's hypocrisy from Senator McConnell His $2T tax cut for the wealthiest few went to corporate stock buybacks and exploded the deficit But now he suggests bankrupting states because of the deficit when jobs for police officers, firefighters, teachers, and more are on the line?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 24, 2020 Doggett and Whitehouse Unveil Bill to Repeal GOP Tax Giveaway to Million-Dollar-Plus Earners in Coronavirus Relief Legislation Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Ernst Pushes for Fix to Allow More Iowans to Access Relief Payments Sen.Susan Collins, ...
April 24, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Bill To Repeal GOP Tax Giveaway To Millionaires In CARES Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 24, 2020 Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urge IRS to Extend Filing Deadline for Families to Receive Full Stimulus Payments Rep.Mike Kelly
April 24, 2020 Warren Joins Whitehouse and Doggett to Unveil Bill to Repeal GOP Tax Giveaway to Million-Dollar-Plus Earners in Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senators Hassan, Carper, Wyden Warn of Scammers Targeting Americans' Stimulus Payments, Call for IRS to Strengthen Fraud Prevention Efforts Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Economic Impact Payments are desperately needed by our nation's most vulnerable populations -- especially those unable to file a tax return online. Leading 22 @SenateDems & urging Sec. Mnuchin to ensure these individuals receive this much-needed relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Congressman Cohen Votes for Fourth Coronavirus Response Bill Rep.Steve Cohen
April 23, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cleaver Calls For IRS To Extend Economic Impact Payment Filing Deadline For Americans With Dependents Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
April 23, 2020 Larson Statement on New IRS CFSIC Guidance Rep.John Larson
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chairman Takano Calls for Tax Fix, Full Automatic COVID-19 Stimulus Checks for Vulnerable Veteran Families Rep.Mark Takano
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans' hard-earned tax dollars were spent to subsidize "wet markets' in China. That's outrageous. I'm teaming up with Democrats & Republicans on a bipartisan bill to ban gov't purchases of animals from unregulated marketplaces in China. #MakeEmSqueal" Sen.Joni Ernst
April 22, 2020 US Tax Dollars Being Spent at Chinese Wet Markets? Ernst Says: Let's End That Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 22, 2020 Ahead Of 2019 Tax Filing Deadline, Courtney Secures Update From IRS Commissioner That Benefits Homeowners Impacted By Crumbling Foundations Rep.Joe Courtney
April 22, 2020 Higgins Commends Decision to Delay Louisiana's Severance Tax Rep.Glen Higgins
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary for the Department of Treasury - Lewis, Thompson Seek Answers about Stimulus Delays Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Constituents - Congressman Cohen Urges Constituents to Meet Filing Deadline to Claim Supplement Payments for Dependents Rep.Steve Cohen
April 21, 2020 Letter to Governor John Bel Edwards - Higgins Urges Governor Edwards to Suspend Severance Tax on Oil & Gas Rep.Glen Higgins
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Gillibrand Urges Trump Administration To Modify IRS Guidelines To Ensure Veterans, SSDI Beneficiaries Can Access Full Recovery Rebates From CARES Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairmen Thompson, Lewis Seek Answers Regarding Delays with Stimulus Payments Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
April 21, 2020 ACT NOW: Larson Urges Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Go to IRS.Gov Before Wednesday Deadline Rep.John Larson
April 21, 2020 Action Needed For Social Security Beneficiaries With Dependents And Who Do Not File Tax Returns To Receive $500 Per Child Payment Rep.Stephen Lynch
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for veterans in Illinois & across the United States. The IRS has confirmed that vets who receive VA benefits will automatically receive their #COVID19 stimulus payments." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "If you're a Social Security recipient with dependent children and didn't file taxes in 2018 or 2019, you must share additional info at the website below *by Wednesday* to get an extra $500 per child added to your #StimulusCheck (if eligible)." Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Tester pushes Treasury to provide flexible filing deadline for non-filers with dependents Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
April 20, 2020 Klobuchar, Smith Announce Veterans Will Automatically Receive Coronavirus Financial Assistance Without Having to File Tax Returns Sen.Tina Smith, ...
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