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May 29, 2020 Reed Statement on Justice for George Floyd Sen. Jack Reed
May 29, 2020 Durbin Discusses Death Of George Floyd And Gun Violence With 100 Black Men Of Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit @eifoodbank this morning to see the work they are doing to help feed those in need during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Menendez, Blumenthal, Booker Call on Trump Administration to Support 9/11 Families Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "We will not stop fighting for the Senate GOP to focus on helping the country now; for the House bill that reforms & extends PPP; for the jobs of teachers, firefighters, police officers, bus drivers, and more; for Americans who need to pay their rent; for testing; and so much more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Good to hear from @StateFarm CEO Michael Tipsord today about the #COVID19 pandemic's impact on his business and its customers. I appreciate his efforts to respond to consumer concerns, including offering auto insurance rebates to customers spending more time at home." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "We must all listen to the cries pouring in from across the country and work to address the inequalities that have persisted for far too long. We're urging the DOJ to investigate the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis PD." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our city, our state, and our country have to pull together. My full statement on the protests and riots in Louisville and across the country:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 29, 2020 Evans Welcomes Arrest in George Floyd's Death, Calls for Trump to Apologize for Encouraging Violence Rep. Dwight Evans
May 29, 2020 Look Up to Her Sen. John Thune
May 29, 2020 McConnell Statement on Protests and Riots: "Our City, Our State, and Our Country Have to Pull Together" Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "As Director of @IDPH , Dr. Ezike does Illinois proud every single day. The people of Illinois are grateful for her service during this pandemic, and we thank her four children for lending their mother to us during these trying times." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "I've teamed up with @WomensVote100 & @MtRushmrSociety to put together a first-of-its-kind event at Mt. Rushmore to honor women trailblazers and commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women their right to vote. Learn more" Sen. John Thune
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "At a time when the nation needs unifying more than ever: President Trump is pouring gasoline on the flames by quoting a racist police chief. Shame on him." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Reopening Prudently Sen. Pete Ricketts
May 29, 2020 Velázquez on Minneapolis Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 29, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Shares Thoughts on the Death of George Floyd Sen. Ted Budd
May 28, 2020 Sen. Coons releases statement on George Floyd's death Sen. Chris Coons
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano, Tri-Caucus Call On VA to Provide Demographic Data For Minority Veterans Affected By COVID-19 Rep. Judy Chu, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken over the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families, and their friends, and for all who loved them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Norton Says Report from Protect Our Defenders Finding Racial Disparities in Courts-Martial, Nonjudicial Punishments Breaks New Ground Rep. Eleanor Norton
May 28, 2020 Cassidy Announces $40.6 Million for Livingston Parish School System Sen. Bill Cassidy
May 28, 2020 After Push from Peters, Trump Administration Won't Prematurely End National Guard Mobilizations Sen. Gary Peters
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand DOJ Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is starting to carefully re-open. Any further legislation will need to focus on practical solutions that help kids return to school next fall, help laid-off Americans get re-hired, and stop frivolous lawsuits from stalling our recovery." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 28th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Owensboro Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 28, 2020 Pallone, Doyle & Schakowsky Statement on Trump Executive Order Attacking Free Speech Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
May 28, 2020 Following Public Shaming from Duckworth and Others, Trump Administration Finally Extends Title 32 Authority & Guarantees Additional Benefits for National Guard Troops Responding to COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 28, 2020 Rep. Bera Statement on Beijing's Crackdown Against Hong Kong Rep. Ami Bera
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Demand Answers on Trump's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies Rep. Brad Sherman, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Wyden Asks Federal Watchdog to Investigate Mental Health Services Contracts Among Insurance Companies Sen. Ron Wyden
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "I was disgusted and outraged, like so many who watched the video, by the tragic scene of George Floyd pleading for his life. His family deserves justice. But this was not an isolated incident. We cannot turn a blind eye to racism, racial disparities, and injustice." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The cost of Republican inaction grows every day Over 100,000 Americans have lost their lives Over 40M have filed for unemployment But Sen. McConnell & his conspiracy caucus are still more focused on peddling conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump than on helping Americans" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 28, 2020 McCollum Statement About Violence in Minneapolis Rep. Betty McCollum
May 28, 2020 Congressman Dunn Joins House in Fighting Unconstitutional Rule Change Rep. Neal Dunn
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President - Graves Joins Colleagues in Support of Governor's Request to POTUS to Retain National Guard Effort Rep. Steve Scalise, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The horrific murder of #GeorgeFloyd has broken our hearts. His family deserves justice, as do countless other black people who've been killed in this country. Congress is committed to finding solutions to prevent these crimes & root out the systemic injustice in our society." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Brown, Warren, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Education Department Hold Student Loan Servicer Great Lakes Accountable for CARES Act Blunder That Likely Lowered Credit Scores for Millions of Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020 Rep. Williams Joins Lawsuit Against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Over Unconstitutional Proxy Vote Rule Rep. John Williams
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's time to pass HR 4408. The Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act prohibits police chokeholds and other tactics that result in asphyxiation. #GeorgeFloyd was murdered in plain sight. How many more Americans have to die before Congress acts?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 28, 2020 Reps. Susan Davis and Mike Turner Introduce Bill to Prevent Sexual Assault in the Military Rep. Mike Turner, ...
May 28, 2020 Bacon Votes to Send FISA Bill to Conference Rep. Don Bacon
May 28, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Department of Commerce Secretary - Rep. Ken Buck Leads Letter Supporting Action Against Huawei and CCP Sen. Ted Budd, ...
May 28, 2020 Hearing of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Hearing on VA's Response to COVID-19 Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
May 28, 2020 Steube Cosponsored Legislation to Protect Law Enforcement Passes House, Heads to President's Desk Rep. Greg Steube
May 28, 2020 Rep. Estes Joins Colleagues in Lawsuit Protecting Constitution Rep. Ron Estes
May 28, 2020 Representatives Lamborn, Collins, Biggs, and Banks File Resolution Condemning Twitter's Biased Censorship of President Trump Rep. Andy Biggs, ...
May 28, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Two Bills in Support of Law Enforcement Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 28, 2020 Rep. Weber Statement on the Constitutionality of Democrat Rule on Proxy Voting Rep. Randy Weber
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "There are serious questions about safety of prescribing hydroxychloroquine to #COVID19 patients. If science suggests that it isn't safe, effective treatment against this virus, then Admin must explain why it's ignoring that guidance & potentially putting our vets' health at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with @icirr about the immigration provisions in the House-passed #HeroesAct. I am fighting to include DACA & TPS work authorization extensions and expanded access to testing, treatment, and financial assistance to all families in Senate #COVID19 relief legislation." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "1 in 4 U.S. workers have now filed for unemployment benefits. More than 100,000 Americans have died. All of this has happened in the span of just three months. Is this "urgent' enough for Senate Republicans? What more could it possibly take?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues in this effort to protect American's privacy as we seek to contain #COVID19 by expanding contact tracing efforts onto digital platforms." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "In October 2018, I brought together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, a 3-year project to address the root causes of violence & health disparities in our communities with the highest rates of violence, poverty, & inequality." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Congressmen Gonzalez & Vela Urge South Texans to Complete the Census Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
May 28, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Proxy Voting Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
May 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Legislation To Aid Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic With ICIRR Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $11.8 Million For COVID-19 Testing In Rural Communities Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @PIH founder Dr. Paul Farmer about implementing a contact tracing strategy that can notify & support people who have been exposed to #COVID19. That starts with boosting CDC funding for this local effort. I'll keep pushing for this until the urgency is met with action." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @ChicagosMayor & the IL Congressional delegation about efforts to combat #COVID19 & our state's priorities for the next coronavirus relief package. I'll keep working to make sure IL has all the resources it needs to keep people safe & get life back to normal." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders all corrections facility inmates and employees statewide to be tested for COVID-19 Sen. Jim Justice
May 28, 2020 Newhouse Joins Lawsuit Against Proxy Voting Rep. Dan Newhouse
May 28, 2020 Rep. Banks Leads Colleagues in Letter Blasting Reddit For Political Censorship, Election Interference Sen. Jim Banks, ...
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead Of The Upcoming Hurricane Season In The Caribbean, Chair Grijalva Joins Sen. Schumer, Rep. Velázquez and Democratic Lawmakers In Seeking Answers on How FEMA Is Preparing To Respond To Storms That Hit Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
May 27, 2020 Oversight Committee Introduces Fair and Accurate Census Act Rep. Jimmy Gomez, ...
May 27, 2020 Norton Thanks Parole Commission for Reducing Inmate Population, Says More Needs to be Done Rep. Eleanor Norton
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "The Conspiracy Caucus: Senator McConnell, Senator Graham, Senator Johnson, and Senate GOP are racing to peddle conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to help Pres. Trump. But they're twiddling their thumbs on desperately needed help for Americans reeling from the COVID-19 crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has shown once again how America can't afford to continue our decades-long underinvestment in science & tech We're announcing the Endless Frontiers Act to boost funding by over $100 billion for scientific research & build new tech hubs nationwide" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
May 29, 2020 Reed Statement on Justice for George Floyd Sen.Jack Reed
May 29, 2020 Durbin Discusses Death Of George Floyd And Gun Violence With 100 Black Men Of Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit @eifoodbank this morning to see the work they are doing to help feed those in need during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Menendez, Blumenthal, Booker Call on Trump Administration to Support 9/11 Families Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "We will not stop fighting for the Senate GOP to focus on helping the country now; for the House bill that reforms & extends PPP; for the jobs of teachers, firefighters, police officers, bus drivers, and more; for Americans who need to pay their rent; for testing; and so much more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Good to hear from @StateFarm CEO Michael Tipsord today about the #COVID19 pandemic's impact on his business and its customers. I appreciate his efforts to respond to consumer concerns, including offering auto insurance rebates to customers spending more time at home." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "We must all listen to the cries pouring in from across the country and work to address the inequalities that have persisted for far too long. We're urging the DOJ to investigate the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis PD." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our city, our state, and our country have to pull together. My full statement on the protests and riots in Louisville and across the country:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 29, 2020 Evans Welcomes Arrest in George Floyd's Death, Calls for Trump to Apologize for Encouraging Violence Rep.Dwight Evans
May 29, 2020 Look Up to Her Sen.John Thune
May 29, 2020 McConnell Statement on Protests and Riots: "Our City, Our State, and Our Country Have to Pull Together" Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "As Director of @IDPH , Dr. Ezike does Illinois proud every single day. The people of Illinois are grateful for her service during this pandemic, and we thank her four children for lending their mother to us during these trying times." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "I've teamed up with @WomensVote100 & @MtRushmrSociety to put together a first-of-its-kind event at Mt. Rushmore to honor women trailblazers and commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women their right to vote. Learn more" Sen.John Thune
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "At a time when the nation needs unifying more than ever: President Trump is pouring gasoline on the flames by quoting a racist police chief. Shame on him." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Reopening Prudently Sen.Pete Ricketts
May 29, 2020 Velázquez on Minneapolis Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 29, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Shares Thoughts on the Death of George Floyd Sen.Ted Budd
May 28, 2020 Sen. Coons releases statement on George Floyd's death Sen.Chris Coons
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano, Tri-Caucus Call On VA to Provide Demographic Data For Minority Veterans Affected By COVID-19 Rep.Judy Chu, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken over the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families, and their friends, and for all who loved them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Norton Says Report from Protect Our Defenders Finding Racial Disparities in Courts-Martial, Nonjudicial Punishments Breaks New Ground Rep.Eleanor Norton
May 28, 2020 Cassidy Announces $40.6 Million for Livingston Parish School System Sen.Bill Cassidy
May 28, 2020 After Push from Peters, Trump Administration Won't Prematurely End National Guard Mobilizations Sen.Gary Peters
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand DOJ Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Our country is starting to carefully re-open. Any further legislation will need to focus on practical solutions that help kids return to school next fall, help laid-off Americans get re-hired, and stop frivolous lawsuits from stalling our recovery." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 28th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Owensboro Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 28, 2020 Pallone, Doyle & Schakowsky Statement on Trump Executive Order Attacking Free Speech Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
May 28, 2020 Following Public Shaming from Duckworth and Others, Trump Administration Finally Extends Title 32 Authority & Guarantees Additional Benefits for National Guard Troops Responding to COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 28, 2020 Rep. Bera Statement on Beijing's Crackdown Against Hong Kong Rep.Ami Bera
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Demand Answers on Trump's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies Rep.Brad Sherman, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Wyden Asks Federal Watchdog to Investigate Mental Health Services Contracts Among Insurance Companies Sen.Ron Wyden
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "I was disgusted and outraged, like so many who watched the video, by the tragic scene of George Floyd pleading for his life. His family deserves justice. But this was not an isolated incident. We cannot turn a blind eye to racism, racial disparities, and injustice." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The cost of Republican inaction grows every day Over 100,000 Americans have lost their lives Over 40M have filed for unemployment But Sen. McConnell & his conspiracy caucus are still more focused on peddling conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump than on helping Americans" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 28, 2020 McCollum Statement About Violence in Minneapolis Rep.Betty McCollum
May 28, 2020 Congressman Dunn Joins House in Fighting Unconstitutional Rule Change Rep.Neal Dunn
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President - Graves Joins Colleagues in Support of Governor's Request to POTUS to Retain National Guard Effort Rep.Steve Scalise, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The horrific murder of #GeorgeFloyd has broken our hearts. His family deserves justice, as do countless other black people who've been killed in this country. Congress is committed to finding solutions to prevent these crimes & root out the systemic injustice in our society." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Brown, Warren, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Education Department Hold Student Loan Servicer Great Lakes Accountable for CARES Act Blunder That Likely Lowered Credit Scores for Millions of Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020 Rep. Williams Joins Lawsuit Against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Over Unconstitutional Proxy Vote Rule Rep.John Williams
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's time to pass HR 4408. The Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act prohibits police chokeholds and other tactics that result in asphyxiation. #GeorgeFloyd was murdered in plain sight. How many more Americans have to die before Congress acts?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 28, 2020 Reps. Susan Davis and Mike Turner Introduce Bill to Prevent Sexual Assault in the Military Rep.Mike Turner, ...
May 28, 2020 Bacon Votes to Send FISA Bill to Conference Rep.Don Bacon
May 28, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Department of Commerce Secretary - Rep. Ken Buck Leads Letter Supporting Action Against Huawei and CCP Sen.Ted Budd, ...
May 28, 2020 Hearing of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Hearing on VA's Response to COVID-19 Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
May 28, 2020 Steube Cosponsored Legislation to Protect Law Enforcement Passes House, Heads to President's Desk Rep.Greg Steube
May 28, 2020 Rep. Estes Joins Colleagues in Lawsuit Protecting Constitution Rep.Ron Estes
May 28, 2020 Representatives Lamborn, Collins, Biggs, and Banks File Resolution Condemning Twitter's Biased Censorship of President Trump Rep.Andy Biggs, ...
May 28, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Two Bills in Support of Law Enforcement Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 28, 2020 Rep. Weber Statement on the Constitutionality of Democrat Rule on Proxy Voting Rep.Randy Weber
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "There are serious questions about safety of prescribing hydroxychloroquine to #COVID19 patients. If science suggests that it isn't safe, effective treatment against this virus, then Admin must explain why it's ignoring that guidance & potentially putting our vets' health at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with @icirr about the immigration provisions in the House-passed #HeroesAct. I am fighting to include DACA & TPS work authorization extensions and expanded access to testing, treatment, and financial assistance to all families in Senate #COVID19 relief legislation." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "1 in 4 U.S. workers have now filed for unemployment benefits. More than 100,000 Americans have died. All of this has happened in the span of just three months. Is this "urgent' enough for Senate Republicans? What more could it possibly take?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues in this effort to protect American's privacy as we seek to contain #COVID19 by expanding contact tracing efforts onto digital platforms." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "In October 2018, I brought together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, a 3-year project to address the root causes of violence & health disparities in our communities with the highest rates of violence, poverty, & inequality." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Congressmen Gonzalez & Vela Urge South Texans to Complete the Census Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
May 28, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Proxy Voting Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
May 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Legislation To Aid Immigrant Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic With ICIRR Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Colleagues Press Pentagon For Answers On Lack Of CARES Act Funding Being Spent Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $11.8 Million For COVID-19 Testing In Rural Communities Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @PIH founder Dr. Paul Farmer about implementing a contact tracing strategy that can notify & support people who have been exposed to #COVID19. That starts with boosting CDC funding for this local effort. I'll keep pushing for this until the urgency is met with action." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with @ChicagosMayor & the IL Congressional delegation about efforts to combat #COVID19 & our state's priorities for the next coronavirus relief package. I'll keep working to make sure IL has all the resources it needs to keep people safe & get life back to normal." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders all corrections facility inmates and employees statewide to be tested for COVID-19 Sen.Jim Justice
May 28, 2020 Newhouse Joins Lawsuit Against Proxy Voting Rep.Dan Newhouse
May 28, 2020 Rep. Banks Leads Colleagues in Letter Blasting Reddit For Political Censorship, Election Interference Sen.Jim Banks, ...
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead Of The Upcoming Hurricane Season In The Caribbean, Chair Grijalva Joins Sen. Schumer, Rep. Velázquez and Democratic Lawmakers In Seeking Answers on How FEMA Is Preparing To Respond To Storms That Hit Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
May 27, 2020 Oversight Committee Introduces Fair and Accurate Census Act Rep.Jimmy Gomez, ...
May 27, 2020 Norton Thanks Parole Commission for Reducing Inmate Population, Says More Needs to be Done Rep.Eleanor Norton
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "The Conspiracy Caucus: Senator McConnell, Senator Graham, Senator Johnson, and Senate GOP are racing to peddle conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to help Pres. Trump. But they're twiddling their thumbs on desperately needed help for Americans reeling from the COVID-19 crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has shown once again how America can't afford to continue our decades-long underinvestment in science & tech We're announcing the Endless Frontiers Act to boost funding by over $100 billion for scientific research & build new tech hubs nationwide" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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