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May 7, 2020 Rosen Condemns Administration for Attempting to Eliminate Americans' Access to Health Care During Public Health Crisis Sen. Jacky Rosen
May 7, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3608 Sen. John Kennedy
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $16 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Oregon Fisheries Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 7, 2020 Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 7, 2020 McConnell Announces Nearly $17 Million More for Community Development in Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Meng Introduces Legislation to Combat COVID-19 Hate Crimes Rep. Grace Meng
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Schumer reveals: As COVID-19 spreads in facilities, VA healthcare sites across Upstate NY have reported weeks of shortages or total lack of PPE; senator demands VA immediately send supplies & PPE to Upstate NY and fix distribution strategy Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Following push from Gillibrand and Schumer, USDA approves New York state's pandemic EBT program Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation - Wyden, Colleagues Push Comcast to Open Public Wi-Fi to Students Lacking Access at Home During COVID-19 Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "CDC was ready to issue a guide on how communities could re-open safely. The Trump admin stopped it. Pres. Trump's pressuring for re-opening--but refuses take responsibility for ensuring it happens safely He needs an adequate national testing strategy NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Our National Day of Prayer certainly comes at the right time this year. Let's pray for everyone who is sick and suffering with the coronavirus, struggling with unemployment and isolation, or working on the front lines to care for strangers and keep our nation going." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "While we fight COVID-19, we can't forget all the other threats we still face. Terrorist cells, hostile foreign intelligence services, and adversaries all over the world who would be thrilled if the U.S. applies social distancing to our presence on the world stage as well." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3608 Sen. Rick Scott
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Murder of Ahmaud Arbery Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "People of color are losing their jobs at higher rates during this crisis. We cannot overlook how the pandemic has exacerbated racial disparities. Dems will continue to focus on inequities as we respond to the crisis & work to eliminate them moving forward." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Michael Flynn Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Financial Services Republicans are Leaders in the Coronavirus Recovery Effort Rep. James Hill, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump doesn't care about you. He doesn't care about your health. He doesn't care about your family. He doesn't care about testing. He just cares that his cronies are taken care of." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Letter to José Serrano, Chairman House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Calling for Increased Funding to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Rep. Josh Harder, ...
May 7, 2020 Rep. Johnson's Statement on the Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery Rep. Hank Johnson
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Strong legal protections will be essential as our economy reopens. As of a week ago, 771 lawsuits had already been filed against everyone from workers on the front lines to universities to businesses. Our rescue efforts cannot get diverted into a huge giveaway for trial lawyers." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Yet another big blow 2 Russia probe + victory 4 justice/fairness DOJ drops case agnst decorated 30yr veteran Lt Gen Michael Flynn after new DOJ / FBI docs surface that his lawyers shld hv had long ago Such malpractice cannot stand Flynn/America deserve accountability." Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 7, 2020 Thompson: Secret Service Belongs in the Department of Homeland Security Rep. Bennie Thompson
May 7, 2020 E&C Leaders Announce Committee Teleconference Forum on COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing and Surveillance on May 8 Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Pallone and Neal Demand Transparency into Methodology and Distribution of COVID-19 Health Care Provider Relief Funds Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
May 7, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response Sen. Patty Murray
May 7, 2020 House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Appoints Congressman Andy Barr to Special Congressional Task Force to Investigate China Rep. Andy Barr
May 7, 2020 Wyden Unveils Proposal to Tie Unemployment Insurance Benefits to Economic Conditions, Prevent Republican Economic Sabotage Sen. Ron Wyden
May 7, 2020 Shaheen: NH Fishermen & Seafood Industry to Receive $2.7 Million in Urgently Needed Assistance Through CARES Act Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 7, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia first state in nation to begin testing all assisted living facility residents and staff for COVID-19 Sen. Jim Justice
May 7, 2020 Reps. Cleaver, Green, Waters, Clay & Beatty Introduce Fair Housing Resolution Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
May 7, 2020 Hoeven: DOT Continues to Release CARES Act Funds for North Dakota Airports Sen. John Hoeven
May 7, 2020 Daines Introduces Bill to Extend President Trump's 60-Day Immigration Ban to Support American Workers Sen. Steve Daines
May 7, 2020 Daines Secures Over $3 Million for Montana's Health Centers to Expand Coronavirus Testing in Montana Sen. Steve Daines
May 7, 2020 Senator Hassan Emphasizes Importance of Improving Accuracy of COVID-19 Tests, Planning Now for the Manufacturing and Distribution of Vaccines Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 7, 2020 Peters Introduces Bill to Strengthen Disaster Response Efforts for Minority Communities Sen. Gary Peters
May 7, 2020 Kentucky Community Health Centers Receive Over $10.3 Million for Expanded COVID-19 Testing Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Give States, Cities Greater Flexibility with COVID-19 Relief Funds Sen. Angus King, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for essential workers in New York and across America. They are on the frontlines of this crisis. And they deserve premium pay from a Heroes Fund, paid leave, and protections to keep them safe." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Shaheen Leads Call with NH Small Businesses & Non-Profits That Have Been Unable to Access Aid Through Small Business Relief Programs Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 7, 2020 Peters Announces Proposal to Deliver Relief Funding to Local Governments Responding to and Recovering from Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Gary Peters
May 7, 2020 Hoeven Announces Funding for Coronavirus Testing Sen. John Hoeven
Date Title Politician
May 7, 2020 Rosen Condemns Administration for Attempting to Eliminate Americans' Access to Health Care During Public Health Crisis Sen.Jacky Rosen
May 7, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3608 Sen.John Kennedy
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $16 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Oregon Fisheries Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 7, 2020 Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 7, 2020 McConnell Announces Nearly $17 Million More for Community Development in Kentucky Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Meng Introduces Legislation to Combat COVID-19 Hate Crimes Rep.Grace Meng
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Schumer reveals: As COVID-19 spreads in facilities, VA healthcare sites across Upstate NY have reported weeks of shortages or total lack of PPE; senator demands VA immediately send supplies & PPE to Upstate NY and fix distribution strategy Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Following push from Gillibrand and Schumer, USDA approves New York state's pandemic EBT program Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation - Wyden, Colleagues Push Comcast to Open Public Wi-Fi to Students Lacking Access at Home During COVID-19 Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "CDC was ready to issue a guide on how communities could re-open safely. The Trump admin stopped it. Pres. Trump's pressuring for re-opening--but refuses take responsibility for ensuring it happens safely He needs an adequate national testing strategy NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Our National Day of Prayer certainly comes at the right time this year. Let's pray for everyone who is sick and suffering with the coronavirus, struggling with unemployment and isolation, or working on the front lines to care for strangers and keep our nation going." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "While we fight COVID-19, we can't forget all the other threats we still face. Terrorist cells, hostile foreign intelligence services, and adversaries all over the world who would be thrilled if the U.S. applies social distancing to our presence on the world stage as well." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3608 Sen.Rick Scott
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Murder of Ahmaud Arbery Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "People of color are losing their jobs at higher rates during this crisis. We cannot overlook how the pandemic has exacerbated racial disparities. Dems will continue to focus on inequities as we respond to the crisis & work to eliminate them moving forward." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Michael Flynn Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Financial Services Republicans are Leaders in the Coronavirus Recovery Effort Rep.James Hill, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump doesn't care about you. He doesn't care about your health. He doesn't care about your family. He doesn't care about testing. He just cares that his cronies are taken care of." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Letter to José Serrano, Chairman House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Calling for Increased Funding to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Rep.Josh Harder, ...
May 7, 2020 Rep. Johnson's Statement on the Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery Rep.Hank Johnson
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Strong legal protections will be essential as our economy reopens. As of a week ago, 771 lawsuits had already been filed against everyone from workers on the front lines to universities to businesses. Our rescue efforts cannot get diverted into a huge giveaway for trial lawyers." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Yet another big blow 2 Russia probe + victory 4 justice/fairness DOJ drops case agnst decorated 30yr veteran Lt Gen Michael Flynn after new DOJ / FBI docs surface that his lawyers shld hv had long ago Such malpractice cannot stand Flynn/America deserve accountability." Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 7, 2020 Thompson: Secret Service Belongs in the Department of Homeland Security Rep.Bennie Thompson
May 7, 2020 E&C Leaders Announce Committee Teleconference Forum on COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing and Surveillance on May 8 Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Pallone and Neal Demand Transparency into Methodology and Distribution of COVID-19 Health Care Provider Relief Funds Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
May 7, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response Sen.Patty Murray
May 7, 2020 House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Appoints Congressman Andy Barr to Special Congressional Task Force to Investigate China Rep.Andy Barr
May 7, 2020 Wyden Unveils Proposal to Tie Unemployment Insurance Benefits to Economic Conditions, Prevent Republican Economic Sabotage Sen.Ron Wyden
May 7, 2020 Shaheen: NH Fishermen & Seafood Industry to Receive $2.7 Million in Urgently Needed Assistance Through CARES Act Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 7, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia first state in nation to begin testing all assisted living facility residents and staff for COVID-19 Sen.Jim Justice
May 7, 2020 Reps. Cleaver, Green, Waters, Clay & Beatty Introduce Fair Housing Resolution Rep.Maxine Waters, ...
May 7, 2020 Hoeven: DOT Continues to Release CARES Act Funds for North Dakota Airports Sen.John Hoeven
May 7, 2020 Daines Introduces Bill to Extend President Trump's 60-Day Immigration Ban to Support American Workers Sen.Steve Daines
May 7, 2020 Daines Secures Over $3 Million for Montana's Health Centers to Expand Coronavirus Testing in Montana Sen.Steve Daines
May 7, 2020 Senator Hassan Emphasizes Importance of Improving Accuracy of COVID-19 Tests, Planning Now for the Manufacturing and Distribution of Vaccines Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 7, 2020 Peters Introduces Bill to Strengthen Disaster Response Efforts for Minority Communities Sen.Gary Peters
May 7, 2020 Kentucky Community Health Centers Receive Over $10.3 Million for Expanded COVID-19 Testing Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Give States, Cities Greater Flexibility with COVID-19 Relief Funds Sen.Angus King, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for essential workers in New York and across America. They are on the frontlines of this crisis. And they deserve premium pay from a Heroes Fund, paid leave, and protections to keep them safe." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Shaheen Leads Call with NH Small Businesses & Non-Profits That Have Been Unable to Access Aid Through Small Business Relief Programs Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 7, 2020 Peters Announces Proposal to Deliver Relief Funding to Local Governments Responding to and Recovering from Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Gary Peters
May 7, 2020 Hoeven Announces Funding for Coronavirus Testing Sen.John Hoeven
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