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July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation faces a childcare crisis, and the House is considering two bills to keep child care providers open, expand the availability of child care, and help workers return to their jobs when it is safe to do so. I urged my colleagues to vote yes for America's families."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Over the past 3 months: Essential workers risked their safety 50M Americans filed for unemployment Small businesses folded COVID spread But what did Senate Republicans do? Confirm right-wing judges. And now their COVID "proposal" helps big corporations. Not American families."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Over 50% of South Carolina renters may be at risk of eviction if the safeguards provided by the CARES Act are not renewed. The House extended these protections two months ago with the HEROES Act. The Senate needs to act before Americans lose their homes."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 28, 2020
Rep. Thompson Votes to Pass the Commission on age Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
Rep. Bennie Thompson
July 28, 2020
Sanders Leads 14 Senators in Introducing Masks for All Act to Curb Deadly Coronavirus Surge
Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "I'm attending today's @HouseJudiciary hearing with Attorney General Barr. I do not believe he is impartially presiding over justice, and he is misleading the American people. I'm particularly concerned he is misusing law enforcement to carry out Trump's political agenda."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 yesterday. If Senate leadership and the President want to truly honor John Lewis, they'll pass this bill."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 28, 2020
Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Senate GOP COVID-19 Proposal Selling Out Workers and Families
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate GOP coronavirus relief proposal falls short for the American people and fails to provide much-needed support for local governments to keep employees on the payroll and continue essential services. Mitch McConnell's solution for local governments: Go bankrupt."
Sen. Ben Luján
July 28, 2020
Lujan, Neguse, Lecin, Malinowski Urge Inclusion of Local Funding in Senate Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen. Ben Luján
July 28, 2020
Remarks at Media Availability with Leader Schumer Following Meeting with Trump Administration on Coronavirus Relief Legislation
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 27, 2020
Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "In the story of America, Congressman John Lewis was one of those special heroes whose moral clarity shone out like a North Star for his fellow Americans to follow. Today, we honored his extraordinary life and legacy, and said goodbye to our friend and colleague."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020
NEWSLETTER: Taking Action to Preserve Our Natural Resources
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "The $600 dollar enhanced unemployment benefit has been a lifeline. It has allowed families to keep a roof over their heads, feed their children, and pay their bills. Slashing this benefit by two-thirds unfairly punishes Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own."
Sen. Ben Luján
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be there. The American people have been waiting 10 weeks for the Republicans to get their act together!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "John Lewis was a dear friend of mine and a true American hero. He leaves behind a towering legacy that few in our history could ever claim to match. Our nation will miss him dearly."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020
Pelosi Statement on GOP COVID-19 Proposal
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "After 10 weeks of Senate Republicans' unilateral "pause" on responding to the coronavirus, it remains unclear whether they will release their plan today -- even as working families struggle to make rent, children go hungry and unemployment is expiring."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 27, 2020
McConnell Delivers Rotunda Tribute to Congressman John Lewis
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 27, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' COVID-19 Legislation
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020
Smucker Opposes Reckless Spending Bill
Rep. Lloyd Smucker
July 24, 2020
Rep. Roy on First Arguments for the Proxy Lawsuit against Nancy Pelosi
Rep. Chip Roy
July 24, 2020
Hill Votes Against Partisan Funding Packages
Rep. James Hill
July 24, 2020
Sound Money Caucus is Formed
Rep. Warren Davidson
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "I'm pleased the House took action today to fund a significant portion of the government, including resources to protect the Chesapeake Bay, support our veterans, & provide nutrition assistance for MD families."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "The House passed the #HeroesAct on May 15. Mitch McConnell and the boys have done nothing. Since that time more than 59,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Pass. The. Bill."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "Without action by President Trump & Senate Republicans, federal unemployment insurance will expire for millions of Americans this weekend. The Senate must take up the House-passed #HeroesAct & extend this critical lifeline for working families."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 24, 2020
Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Mitch McConnell and the White House's Continued Months-Long Disarray and Delay
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "It is simply unacceptable that Republicans have had this entire time to reach consensus among themselves and continue to flail. Time is of the essence and lives are being lost. My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "We are inching closer to what is predicted to be a dangerous housing crisis where millions of families will face eviction. Senate Republicans should take up and pass the #HeroesAct to avoid this looming disaster."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020
Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020
Lujan, House Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop COVID-19 Scams
Sen. Ben Luján
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: You can't say you want to honor John Lewis, and then refuse to provide funding for safe elections."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020
Capito Votes to Pass Annual Defense Authorization Bill to Enhance Security, Support Military
Sen. Shelley Capito
July 23, 2020
Senate Passes NDAA With Lee-Backed Amendments
Sen. Mike Lee
July 23, 2020
What the Defense Bill Means for Texas
Sen. John Cornyn
July 23, 2020
Sens. Moran, Tester Applaud Senate Confirmation of two Judges to U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Weekly new UI claims rose to 1.4 million -- that's the 18th straight week claims were over 1.3 million. This is an unprecedented crisis that is getting worse & 32 million Americans will see unemployment assistance drop off a cliff after this weekend if the Senate doesn't act."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Last year, @SenWarren and I introduced our Student Loan Debt Relief Act. Cancelling student loan debt would provide a much-needed boost to our economy and would provide financial relief for millions of Americans."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Today's hearing by @WaysMeansCmte Subcommittee on Trade is important to understanding not only the effects of COVID-19 on supply chains but also on the long-term challenges facing American manufacturing and economic growth. https://bit.ly/30EGWNg"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, in bipartisan fashion, the House voted to permanently #FundLWCF when we passed the Great American Outdoors Act. I was proud to join my colleagues this morning to celebrate passage of this bill at an enrollment ceremony. It is a great day for America and #ForThePeople."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "#BlackLivesMatter and we must answer calls for change. As Americans speak out on this issue, House Democrats are listening. We passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act 4 weeks ago today. It's time for the Senate to take up this critical bill. http://justiceinpolicing.us"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, the House voted to replace the bust of former Chief Justice Roger B. Taney with one of Justice Thurgood Marshall, and I urge the Senate to take up this bill. This isn't a partisan issue. It is about honoring those who stood up for justice and equality. #RemoveHate"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020
Senate Committee Passes Dr. Rand Paul's REINS Act
Sen. Rand Paul
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "Here's what I just told the Senate Rules Committee: Members from both sides of the aisle have released statements honoring the life of John Lewis. We need to honor John Lewis by ensuring every eligible American can vote fairly, safely, and efficiently in November."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "Thousands of Americans from nearly every state have visited https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/ to learn about the #GeorgeFloyd #JusticeInPolicing Act, and many have shared wrenching stories about why we need to pass this bill. I shared some of them on the House Floor today."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Access to Counsel Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020
Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act
Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "I strongly support Chairman @RepAdamSchiff 's request following reports that @DHSgov may be engaging in unprecedented, expanded intelligence. Domestic surveillance & the deployment of heavily armed, anonymous federal law enforcement are tactics used by dictators, not democracies."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation faces a childcare crisis, and the House is considering two bills to keep child care providers open, expand the availability of child care, and help workers return to their jobs when it is safe to do so. I urged my colleagues to vote yes for America's families."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Over the past 3 months: Essential workers risked their safety 50M Americans filed for unemployment Small businesses folded COVID spread But what did Senate Republicans do? Confirm right-wing judges. And now their COVID "proposal" helps big corporations. Not American families."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "Over 50% of South Carolina renters may be at risk of eviction if the safeguards provided by the CARES Act are not renewed. The House extended these protections two months ago with the HEROES Act. The Senate needs to act before Americans lose their homes."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 28, 2020
Rep. Thompson Votes to Pass the Commission on age Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
Rep.Bennie Thompson
July 28, 2020
Sanders Leads 14 Senators in Introducing Masks for All Act to Curb Deadly Coronavirus Surge
Rep.Lori Trahan, ...
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "I'm attending today's @HouseJudiciary hearing with Attorney General Barr. I do not believe he is impartially presiding over justice, and he is misleading the American people. I'm particularly concerned he is misusing law enforcement to carry out Trump's political agenda."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 yesterday. If Senate leadership and the President want to truly honor John Lewis, they'll pass this bill."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 28, 2020
Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Senate GOP COVID-19 Proposal Selling Out Workers and Families
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate GOP coronavirus relief proposal falls short for the American people and fails to provide much-needed support for local governments to keep employees on the payroll and continue essential services. Mitch McConnell's solution for local governments: Go bankrupt."
Sen.Ben Luján
July 28, 2020
Lujan, Neguse, Lecin, Malinowski Urge Inclusion of Local Funding in Senate Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen.Ben Luján
July 28, 2020
Remarks at Media Availability with Leader Schumer Following Meeting with Trump Administration on Coronavirus Relief Legislation
Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 27, 2020
Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "In the story of America, Congressman John Lewis was one of those special heroes whose moral clarity shone out like a North Star for his fellow Americans to follow. Today, we honored his extraordinary life and legacy, and said goodbye to our friend and colleague."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020
NEWSLETTER: Taking Action to Preserve Our Natural Resources
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "The $600 dollar enhanced unemployment benefit has been a lifeline. It has allowed families to keep a roof over their heads, feed their children, and pay their bills. Slashing this benefit by two-thirds unfairly punishes Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own."
Sen.Ben Luján
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be there. The American people have been waiting 10 weeks for the Republicans to get their act together!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "John Lewis was a dear friend of mine and a true American hero. He leaves behind a towering legacy that few in our history could ever claim to match. Our nation will miss him dearly."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020
Pelosi Statement on GOP COVID-19 Proposal
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 27, 2020
Tweet - "After 10 weeks of Senate Republicans' unilateral "pause" on responding to the coronavirus, it remains unclear whether they will release their plan today -- even as working families struggle to make rent, children go hungry and unemployment is expiring."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 27, 2020
McConnell Delivers Rotunda Tribute to Congressman John Lewis
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 27, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' COVID-19 Legislation
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020
Smucker Opposes Reckless Spending Bill
Rep.Lloyd Smucker
July 24, 2020
Rep. Roy on First Arguments for the Proxy Lawsuit against Nancy Pelosi
Rep.Chip Roy
July 24, 2020
Hill Votes Against Partisan Funding Packages
Rep.James Hill
July 24, 2020
Sound Money Caucus is Formed
Rep.Warren Davidson
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "I'm pleased the House took action today to fund a significant portion of the government, including resources to protect the Chesapeake Bay, support our veterans, & provide nutrition assistance for MD families."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "The House passed the #HeroesAct on May 15. Mitch McConnell and the boys have done nothing. Since that time more than 59,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Pass. The. Bill."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "Without action by President Trump & Senate Republicans, federal unemployment insurance will expire for millions of Americans this weekend. The Senate must take up the House-passed #HeroesAct & extend this critical lifeline for working families."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 24, 2020
Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Mitch McConnell and the White House's Continued Months-Long Disarray and Delay
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "It is simply unacceptable that Republicans have had this entire time to reach consensus among themselves and continue to flail. Time is of the essence and lives are being lost. My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020
Tweet - "We are inching closer to what is predicted to be a dangerous housing crisis where millions of families will face eviction. Senate Republicans should take up and pass the #HeroesAct to avoid this looming disaster."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020
Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020
Lujan, House Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop COVID-19 Scams
Sen.Ben Luján
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: You can't say you want to honor John Lewis, and then refuse to provide funding for safe elections."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020
Capito Votes to Pass Annual Defense Authorization Bill to Enhance Security, Support Military
Sen.Shelley Capito
July 23, 2020
Senate Passes NDAA With Lee-Backed Amendments
Sen.Mike Lee
July 23, 2020
What the Defense Bill Means for Texas
Sen.John Cornyn
July 23, 2020
Sens. Moran, Tester Applaud Senate Confirmation of two Judges to U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Weekly new UI claims rose to 1.4 million -- that's the 18th straight week claims were over 1.3 million. This is an unprecedented crisis that is getting worse & 32 million Americans will see unemployment assistance drop off a cliff after this weekend if the Senate doesn't act."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Last year, @SenWarren and I introduced our Student Loan Debt Relief Act. Cancelling student loan debt would provide a much-needed boost to our economy and would provide financial relief for millions of Americans."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Today's hearing by @WaysMeansCmte Subcommittee on Trade is important to understanding not only the effects of COVID-19 on supply chains but also on the long-term challenges facing American manufacturing and economic growth. https://bit.ly/30EGWNg"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, in bipartisan fashion, the House voted to permanently #FundLWCF when we passed the Great American Outdoors Act. I was proud to join my colleagues this morning to celebrate passage of this bill at an enrollment ceremony. It is a great day for America and #ForThePeople."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "#BlackLivesMatter and we must answer calls for change. As Americans speak out on this issue, House Democrats are listening. We passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act 4 weeks ago today. It's time for the Senate to take up this critical bill. http://justiceinpolicing.us"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, the House voted to replace the bust of former Chief Justice Roger B. Taney with one of Justice Thurgood Marshall, and I urge the Senate to take up this bill. This isn't a partisan issue. It is about honoring those who stood up for justice and equality. #RemoveHate"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020
Senate Committee Passes Dr. Rand Paul's REINS Act
Sen.Rand Paul
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "Here's what I just told the Senate Rules Committee: Members from both sides of the aisle have released statements honoring the life of John Lewis. We need to honor John Lewis by ensuring every eligible American can vote fairly, safely, and efficiently in November."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "Thousands of Americans from nearly every state have visited https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/ to learn about the #GeorgeFloyd #JusticeInPolicing Act, and many have shared wrenching stories about why we need to pass this bill. I shared some of them on the House Floor today."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Access to Counsel Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020
Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act
Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "I strongly support Chairman @RepAdamSchiff 's request following reports that @DHSgov may be engaging in unprecedented, expanded intelligence. Domestic surveillance & the deployment of heavily armed, anonymous federal law enforcement are tactics used by dictators, not democracies."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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