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April 3, 2020 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." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 3, 2020 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 Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene Calls for Deadline Extension for Tax-Exempt Organizations Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
April 2, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Introduce Legislative Fix that Would Make Older Children and Adult Dependents Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Payments Sen. Tina Smith
April 2, 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 - Congressmen Panetta Urges Administration to Provide COVID-19 Response Direct Payments to Families with Newborns Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
April 2, 2020 Senator Collins Announces Social Security Beneficiaries Will Receive Coronavirus Stimulus Rebate Checks Automatically Sen. Susan Collins
April 2, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Secures Direct Payment Answers from IRS Rep. Steven Horsford
April 2, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces Trump Administration Will Partially Correct Misguided Rules for Distributing Economic Impact Payments Rep. Steve Cohen
April 2, 2020 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" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 2, 2020 Following Rep. Sewell's Request, Trump Administration Reverses Decision and Announces Social Security Beneficiaries will Receive COVID-19 Direct Payments Automatically Rep. Terri Sewell, ...
April 2, 2020 Wyden to Introduce Bill Making Older Children and Adult Dependents Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Payments Sen. Ron Wyden
April 2, 2020 Lankford Applauds Decision to Give Senior Adults, Disability Recipients Automatic Access to Direct Cash Payments Sen. James Lankford
April 2, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Ernst says IRS did the right thing by automatically giving seniors access to direct cash payments Sen. Joni Ernst
April 1, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revue Service - Higgins Calls on IRS to Clarify Individual Rebate Process Rep. Glen Higgins
April 1, 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 - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
April 1, 2020 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 Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
April 1, 2020 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 Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 1, 2020 Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Social Security Beneficiaries Rep. Richard Neal
April 1, 2020 Daines Ensures Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Direct Checks Sen. Steve Daines
April 1, 2020 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 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 Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
April 1, 2020 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." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Gottheimer Calls for Reinstatement of Full SALT Deduction in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Rep. Josh Gottheimer
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Zeldin, Stefanik, King, Katko Urge SALT Deduction Relief in Next Possible Coronavirus Response Legislation Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 31, 2020 Economic impact payments: What you need to know Rep. Robert Aderholt
March 31, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor - Johnson, Richmond, Scalise, Clyburn, Agencies: Do Not Impose Arbitrary Condition on Churches' Eligibility for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep. Steve Scalise, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Tim Hugo, Executive Director of Free File, Inc. - Chairman Neal Calls on Free File Alliance to Help Non-Filers Access CARES Act Rebates Rep. Richard Neal
March 31, 2020 Scott Statement On Pelosi Fighting For Millionaires During Pandemic Sen. Tim Scott
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Malinowski Fights to Eliminate Cap on State and Local Tax Deduction Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We built robust, multilayered accountability and transparency mechanisms to ensure taxpayer funds are properly used to protect workers and people. Glenn Fine must exercise his full oversight authority to ensure that the Trump administration implements the CARES Act as intended." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Scott, Neal, Wyden, Murray, Sánchez Call On DeVos To Return All Amounts Garnished From Federal Tax Refunds For Entire 2020 Filing Season Rep. Richard Neal, ...
March 25, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends statewide school closure, requests extension of state income tax filing deadline Sen. Jim Justice
March 25, 2020 Wyden Announces Retention Credit To Keep Workers On The Job Sen. Ron Wyden
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressmen Pappas and Hagedorn Call on House Leadership to Include the Employee Retention Tax Credit in Upcoming Coronavirus Legislation Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Employee Retention Tax Credit Letter Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "These are just some of the unrelated demands Senate Democrats have used to slow relief for workers and families: Tax credits for solar and wind energy Special treatment for Big Labor Airlines' emissions standards This is a crisis. Why is only one side acting like it?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Lankford Pushes to Increase Charitable Giving Deduction in Coronavirus Aid Bill Sen. James Lankford
March 22, 2020 Lankford Announces Overwhelming Support from Nonprofits on Amendment to Increase Charitable Giving Deduction Sen. James Lankford
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans jammed the #GOPTaxScam down the throats of the American people in 2017. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest one percent. McConnell is apparently up to his old tricks. House Dems are empowered to stop him. We will continue to fight #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 20, 2020 Following Gottheimer's Bipartisan Requests, IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to July 15 Rep. Josh Gottheimer
March 20, 2020 Following Hirono Request, Trump Administration Moves Tax Day to July 15 Sen. Mazie Hirono
March 20, 2020 Thune, Daines, and King Applaud Administration's Quick Action to Delay Tax Filing Deadline Sen. John Thune, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you. This is a common-sense change. I'm glad @USTreasury acted quickly after I made this request yesterday." Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Moving the tax deadline back to July 15 is the right move - taxpayers need some extra breathing room during these uncertain times. Just yesterday, a group of @SenateDems wrote this letter asking for an extension. I'm glad to see the Administration is taking our advice." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Tax Day moved back to July 15 (You can still file early if you are expecting a tax refund and want that money in your pocket sooner.)" Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "We must stand up for all displaced workers (and we will). But let's get something straight. The major cruise lines sail under foreign flags to avoid paying the U.S. corporate tax rate. And now some want the American taxpayer to bail them out? Get. Lost." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - As Effects Of COVID-19 Grow, Tester Doubles Down On Push For IRS To Extend Tax Filing Deadline Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Schneider Requests IRS Delay April 15 Tax Filing Deadline Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Brad Schneider
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus Should Push Tax Day into July; Senator King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Extend the Tax Filing Deadline Sen. Angus King
Date Title Politician
April 3, 2020 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." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 3, 2020 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 Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene Calls for Deadline Extension for Tax-Exempt Organizations Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
April 2, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Introduce Legislative Fix that Would Make Older Children and Adult Dependents Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Payments Sen.Tina Smith
April 2, 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 - Congressmen Panetta Urges Administration to Provide COVID-19 Response Direct Payments to Families with Newborns Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
April 2, 2020 Senator Collins Announces Social Security Beneficiaries Will Receive Coronavirus Stimulus Rebate Checks Automatically Sen.Susan Collins
April 2, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Secures Direct Payment Answers from IRS Rep.Steven Horsford
April 2, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces Trump Administration Will Partially Correct Misguided Rules for Distributing Economic Impact Payments Rep.Steve Cohen
April 2, 2020 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" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 2, 2020 Following Rep. Sewell's Request, Trump Administration Reverses Decision and Announces Social Security Beneficiaries will Receive COVID-19 Direct Payments Automatically Rep.Terri Sewell, ...
April 2, 2020 Wyden to Introduce Bill Making Older Children and Adult Dependents Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Payments Sen.Ron Wyden
April 2, 2020 Lankford Applauds Decision to Give Senior Adults, Disability Recipients Automatic Access to Direct Cash Payments Sen.James Lankford
April 2, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Ernst says IRS did the right thing by automatically giving seniors access to direct cash payments Sen.Joni Ernst
April 1, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revue Service - Higgins Calls on IRS to Clarify Individual Rebate Process Rep.Glen Higgins
April 1, 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 - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
April 1, 2020 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 Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
April 1, 2020 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 Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 1, 2020 Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Social Security Beneficiaries Rep.Richard Neal
April 1, 2020 Daines Ensures Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Direct Checks Sen.Steve Daines
April 1, 2020 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 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 Sen.Kevin Cramer, ...
April 1, 2020 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." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Gottheimer Calls for Reinstatement of Full SALT Deduction in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Rep.Josh Gottheimer
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Zeldin, Stefanik, King, Katko Urge SALT Deduction Relief in Next Possible Coronavirus Response Legislation Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 31, 2020 Economic impact payments: What you need to know Rep.Robert Aderholt
March 31, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor - Johnson, Richmond, Scalise, Clyburn, Agencies: Do Not Impose Arbitrary Condition on Churches' Eligibility for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep.Steve Scalise, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Tim Hugo, Executive Director of Free File, Inc. - Chairman Neal Calls on Free File Alliance to Help Non-Filers Access CARES Act Rebates Rep.Richard Neal
March 31, 2020 Scott Statement On Pelosi Fighting For Millionaires During Pandemic Sen.Tim Scott
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Malinowski Fights to Eliminate Cap on State and Local Tax Deduction Rep.Vicente Gonzalez, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We built robust, multilayered accountability and transparency mechanisms to ensure taxpayer funds are properly used to protect workers and people. Glenn Fine must exercise his full oversight authority to ensure that the Trump administration implements the CARES Act as intended." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Scott, Neal, Wyden, Murray, Sánchez Call On DeVos To Return All Amounts Garnished From Federal Tax Refunds For Entire 2020 Filing Season Rep.Richard Neal, ...
March 25, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends statewide school closure, requests extension of state income tax filing deadline Sen.Jim Justice
March 25, 2020 Wyden Announces Retention Credit To Keep Workers On The Job Sen.Ron Wyden
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressmen Pappas and Hagedorn Call on House Leadership to Include the Employee Retention Tax Credit in Upcoming Coronavirus Legislation Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Employee Retention Tax Credit Letter Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "These are just some of the unrelated demands Senate Democrats have used to slow relief for workers and families: Tax credits for solar and wind energy Special treatment for Big Labor Airlines' emissions standards This is a crisis. Why is only one side acting like it?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Lankford Pushes to Increase Charitable Giving Deduction in Coronavirus Aid Bill Sen.James Lankford
March 22, 2020 Lankford Announces Overwhelming Support from Nonprofits on Amendment to Increase Charitable Giving Deduction Sen.James Lankford
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans jammed the #GOPTaxScam down the throats of the American people in 2017. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest one percent. McConnell is apparently up to his old tricks. House Dems are empowered to stop him. We will continue to fight #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 20, 2020 Following Gottheimer's Bipartisan Requests, IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to July 15 Rep.Josh Gottheimer
March 20, 2020 Following Hirono Request, Trump Administration Moves Tax Day to July 15 Sen.Mazie Hirono
March 20, 2020 Thune, Daines, and King Applaud Administration's Quick Action to Delay Tax Filing Deadline Sen.John Thune, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you. This is a common-sense change. I'm glad @USTreasury acted quickly after I made this request yesterday." Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Moving the tax deadline back to July 15 is the right move - taxpayers need some extra breathing room during these uncertain times. Just yesterday, a group of @SenateDems wrote this letter asking for an extension. I'm glad to see the Administration is taking our advice." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Tax Day moved back to July 15 (You can still file early if you are expecting a tax refund and want that money in your pocket sooner.)" Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "We must stand up for all displaced workers (and we will). But let's get something straight. The major cruise lines sail under foreign flags to avoid paying the U.S. corporate tax rate. And now some want the American taxpayer to bail them out? Get. Lost." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - As Effects Of COVID-19 Grow, Tester Doubles Down On Push For IRS To Extend Tax Filing Deadline Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Schneider Requests IRS Delay April 15 Tax Filing Deadline Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Brad Schneider
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus Should Push Tax Day into July; Senator King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Extend the Tax Filing Deadline Sen.Angus King
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