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April 8, 2020 Chairwoman Waters Applauds World Bank Capital Increase Included In COVID-19 Stimulus Package Rep. Maxine Waters
April 8, 2020 Harder, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow 2020 Grads to Defer Student Loans Rep. Josh Harder, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Menendez, Booker Colleagues Question Amazon on Abrupt Employee Termination, Workplace Safety Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 8, 2020 Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce $7 million in CARES Act Grants from HUD Sen. Chris Coons, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA & Treasury: Prioritize Financial Needs Of Small Businesses In Underserved & Rural Communities Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Rep. DeGette on President Trump's ventilator distribution mismanagement Rep. Diana DeGette
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - As patients face shortages, DeGette urges FDA to address hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine hoarding Rep. Diana DeGette
April 8, 2020 Chairs Maloney, Connolly and Lynch Take Swift Action in Response to President's Removal of Chair of Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bera Urges Administration to Develop National Testing Strategy Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Senators Call on Federal Labor Agency to Invoke Emergency Protocols to Provide and Enforce Safety Standards for All Essential Businesses and Workers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Patty Murray
April 8, 2020 Norton Speaks Out on Social Distancing, Balancing Needed with Safe Activities to Get People Moving Rep. Eleanor Norton
April 8, 2020 Lofgren Announces More Than $3.6 Million in Federal Funding to Fight COVID-19 in Santa Clara County Rep. Zoe Lofgren
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Harder Fights for Hazard Pay and Protections for Essential Workers Rep. Josh Harder
April 8, 2020 Klobuchar, Wyden, Colleagues Request Coronavirus Testing Data from CDC to Ensure Effective Response to the Pandemic Sen. Amy Klobuchar
April 8, 2020 Chairman Courtney Statement On MARAD Contracting Award For New National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Ships Rep. Joe Courtney
April 8, 2020 Norton Asks for Funding for DHS Headquarters Consolidation at St. Elizabeths in Next Coronavirus Response Bill Rep. Eleanor Norton
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "On this #WorldHealthDay, we are more grateful than ever for our doctors, nurses, medical researchers, & healthcare professionals who are on the frontlines every day to fight for the health of the American people. Your sacrifices can never be repaid!" Rep. Gary Palmer
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "We want people to be able to go back to work. We want there to be jobs to return to. We want small businesses to stay up and running and weather the storm. Those were among the Senate's goals w/ #COVID relief bills. In just 4 days, #PPP saved an estimated 5.7 M jobs." Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in calling on @HHSgov & @CMSgov to provide additional regulatory flexibility to hospitals & private laboratories so they are able scale-up their testing capacity to deal with #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Smith: NJ Health Center's get $25M in CARES Act Emergency Funds to Serve Residents Rep. Chris Smith
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ChicagosMayor and @SenDuckworth today about the issues facing Chicago during this public health & economic crisis. During the call, I thanked the Mayor for her leadership, and reiterated our commitment to helping her protect the health & safety of IL families." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence, Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner for the FDA, and Peter Gaynor, Admin. of FEMA - Peters, Murray Call on Administration to Take Aggressive Actions to Address Coming Critical Drug Shortages during Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Gary Peters, ...
April 8, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues Executive Order for Marion County; says numbers still trending for state to keep spread of COVID-19 to a minimum Sen. Jim Justice
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump doesn't want you to know that the HHS Inspector General has concluded that our hospitals and health care workers don't have the medical supplies they need to treat patients and save lives. His denial of this reality will cost lives." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 8, 2020 Rep Hayes Secures Over $3 Million In Funding For CT-05 Community Health Centers Through Cares Act Rep. Jahana Hayes
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act Rep. Rashida Tlaib, ...
April 8, 2020 Carter Announces Federal Grants to Support First District Health Centers During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Buddy Carter
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorShaheen & @SenBillCassidy in a bipartisan effort urging @CMSgov to reduce/waive interest rates for health care providers on the frontline of the fight against #COVID19, who seek financial assistance through Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "There is a lot of information out there about #COVID19, and it can be hard to know what info to trust. For up-to-date resources, including important @CDCgov guidance, check out http://thune.senate.gov/COVID19." Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @DHSOIG must investigate reports of mistreatment of pregnant detainees by CBP. There is no excuse -- especially in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic -- for Border Patrol to delay or deny medical treatment to pregnant women." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General, Mark Esper, Sec. of the Department of Defense, and Chad Wolf, Acting Sec. of Homeland Security - Reps. Grijalva, Vela, Thompson, and Kirkpatrick Express COVID-19 Concerns, Demand a Halt to Border Wall Construction in Letter to DOJ, DOD, and DHS Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Smith, Pallone, & Thompson Urge President Trump to Coordinate Production and Acquisition of COVID-19 Response Supplies Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Randal Quarles, Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Crapo Encourages Agencies, Regulators to Help Lenders and Borrowers Sen. Mike Crapo
April 8, 2020 Congressman Panetta Announces More Than $4.5 Million in Federal Funding for Central Coast Community Health Centers Rep. Jimmy Panetta
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #coronavirus relief passed by the Senate is having a positive effect on our small businesses that are struggling right now. Great to see." Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020 Nadler, Schakowsky, Cicilline & Pallone Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Bacon Announces Federal Grant Funding for Community Health Centers Rep. Don Bacon
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that many Americans are left uninsured in the midst of a global health pandemic. Joining @SenateDems in urging @HHSGov to immediately reopen ACA's marketplace & allow uninsured Americans get the health coverage they need to protect themselves & their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow morning, I'll ask unanimous consent to pass standalone emergency funding for the hugely popular Paycheck Protection Program that is saving small-business jobs as we speak. As the rest of the CARES Act continues to come online, this key part is already low on funds." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Both parties should fight hard to ensure every American can cast their ballot & exercise their most fundamental right without endangering their health, or that of others. Voting by mail should be an option for all, & Congress must act now to ensure November elections go smoothly." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urge Trump Administration to Provide State and Local Governments with Immediate, Flexible Relief Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 8, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Supports Legislation to Provide $250 Billion in Coronavirus Stabilization Funds to Local Communities Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I made it a priority to ensure increased federal funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) was included in the CARES Act. Proud to announce more than $52M will be going to 45 CHCs across IL. They'll need more, but this is a good start." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "God's Pantry has been busy during the coronavirus pandemic, and the @kentuckyguard has been there to help, packing 10k boxes of food for those in need across the Commonwealth. Thank you to our Kentucky Guard for showing that we're all in this together." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020 Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Announce School Lunch Extension for Needy Children Sen. Cory Booker, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Urges USDA to Strengthen the Integrity of the Cattle Market Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020 Feinstein, Booker Introduce Bill to Help State, Local Prisons Test, Treat COVID-19 Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud of all of our health care workers from Cayuga Health in Tompkins County who headed out today to NYC to help fight coronavirus. Be safe. Be strong. We salute you. We're going to keep fighting for you, and for all our frontline workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Crapo Commends SEC for COVID-19 Response, Requests Information on Additional Actions Sen. Mike Crapo
Date Title Politician
April 8, 2020 Chairwoman Waters Applauds World Bank Capital Increase Included In COVID-19 Stimulus Package Rep.Maxine Waters
April 8, 2020 Harder, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow 2020 Grads to Defer Student Loans Rep.Josh Harder, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Menendez, Booker Colleagues Question Amazon on Abrupt Employee Termination, Workplace Safety Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 8, 2020 Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce $7 million in CARES Act Grants from HUD Sen.Chris Coons, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA & Treasury: Prioritize Financial Needs Of Small Businesses In Underserved & Rural Communities Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Rep. DeGette on President Trump's ventilator distribution mismanagement Rep.Diana DeGette
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - As patients face shortages, DeGette urges FDA to address hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine hoarding Rep.Diana DeGette
April 8, 2020 Chairs Maloney, Connolly and Lynch Take Swift Action in Response to President's Removal of Chair of Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bera Urges Administration to Develop National Testing Strategy Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Senators Call on Federal Labor Agency to Invoke Emergency Protocols to Provide and Enforce Safety Standards for All Essential Businesses and Workers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Patty Murray
April 8, 2020 Norton Speaks Out on Social Distancing, Balancing Needed with Safe Activities to Get People Moving Rep.Eleanor Norton
April 8, 2020 Lofgren Announces More Than $3.6 Million in Federal Funding to Fight COVID-19 in Santa Clara County Rep.Zoe Lofgren
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Harder Fights for Hazard Pay and Protections for Essential Workers Rep.Josh Harder
April 8, 2020 Klobuchar, Wyden, Colleagues Request Coronavirus Testing Data from CDC to Ensure Effective Response to the Pandemic Sen.Amy Klobuchar
April 8, 2020 Chairman Courtney Statement On MARAD Contracting Award For New National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Ships Rep.Joe Courtney
April 8, 2020 Norton Asks for Funding for DHS Headquarters Consolidation at St. Elizabeths in Next Coronavirus Response Bill Rep.Eleanor Norton
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "On this #WorldHealthDay, we are more grateful than ever for our doctors, nurses, medical researchers, & healthcare professionals who are on the frontlines every day to fight for the health of the American people. Your sacrifices can never be repaid!" Rep.Gary Palmer
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "We want people to be able to go back to work. We want there to be jobs to return to. We want small businesses to stay up and running and weather the storm. Those were among the Senate's goals w/ #COVID relief bills. In just 4 days, #PPP saved an estimated 5.7 M jobs." Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth in calling on @HHSgov & @CMSgov to provide additional regulatory flexibility to hospitals & private laboratories so they are able scale-up their testing capacity to deal with #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Smith: NJ Health Center's get $25M in CARES Act Emergency Funds to Serve Residents Rep.Chris Smith
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ChicagosMayor and @SenDuckworth today about the issues facing Chicago during this public health & economic crisis. During the call, I thanked the Mayor for her leadership, and reiterated our commitment to helping her protect the health & safety of IL families." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence, Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner for the FDA, and Peter Gaynor, Admin. of FEMA - Peters, Murray Call on Administration to Take Aggressive Actions to Address Coming Critical Drug Shortages during Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Gary Peters, ...
April 8, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues Executive Order for Marion County; says numbers still trending for state to keep spread of COVID-19 to a minimum Sen.Jim Justice
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump doesn't want you to know that the HHS Inspector General has concluded that our hospitals and health care workers don't have the medical supplies they need to treat patients and save lives. His denial of this reality will cost lives." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 8, 2020 Rep Hayes Secures Over $3 Million In Funding For CT-05 Community Health Centers Through Cares Act Rep.Jahana Hayes
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act Rep.Rashida Tlaib, ...
April 8, 2020 Carter Announces Federal Grants to Support First District Health Centers During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Buddy Carter
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorShaheen & @SenBillCassidy in a bipartisan effort urging @CMSgov to reduce/waive interest rates for health care providers on the frontline of the fight against #COVID19, who seek financial assistance through Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "There is a lot of information out there about #COVID19, and it can be hard to know what info to trust. For up-to-date resources, including important @CDCgov guidance, check out http://thune.senate.gov/COVID19." Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @DHSOIG must investigate reports of mistreatment of pregnant detainees by CBP. There is no excuse -- especially in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic -- for Border Patrol to delay or deny medical treatment to pregnant women." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General, Mark Esper, Sec. of the Department of Defense, and Chad Wolf, Acting Sec. of Homeland Security - Reps. Grijalva, Vela, Thompson, and Kirkpatrick Express COVID-19 Concerns, Demand a Halt to Border Wall Construction in Letter to DOJ, DOD, and DHS Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Smith, Pallone, & Thompson Urge President Trump to Coordinate Production and Acquisition of COVID-19 Response Supplies Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Randal Quarles, Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Crapo Encourages Agencies, Regulators to Help Lenders and Borrowers Sen.Mike Crapo
April 8, 2020 Congressman Panetta Announces More Than $4.5 Million in Federal Funding for Central Coast Community Health Centers Rep.Jimmy Panetta
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #coronavirus relief passed by the Senate is having a positive effect on our small businesses that are struggling right now. Great to see." Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020 Nadler, Schakowsky, Cicilline & Pallone Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 8, 2020 Bacon Announces Federal Grant Funding for Community Health Centers Rep.Don Bacon
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that many Americans are left uninsured in the midst of a global health pandemic. Joining @SenateDems in urging @HHSGov to immediately reopen ACA's marketplace & allow uninsured Americans get the health coverage they need to protect themselves & their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow morning, I'll ask unanimous consent to pass standalone emergency funding for the hugely popular Paycheck Protection Program that is saving small-business jobs as we speak. As the rest of the CARES Act continues to come online, this key part is already low on funds." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Both parties should fight hard to ensure every American can cast their ballot & exercise their most fundamental right without endangering their health, or that of others. Voting by mail should be an option for all, & Congress must act now to ensure November elections go smoothly." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urge Trump Administration to Provide State and Local Governments with Immediate, Flexible Relief Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 8, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Supports Legislation to Provide $250 Billion in Coronavirus Stabilization Funds to Local Communities Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
April 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I made it a priority to ensure increased federal funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) was included in the CARES Act. Proud to announce more than $52M will be going to 45 CHCs across IL. They'll need more, but this is a good start." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "God's Pantry has been busy during the coronavirus pandemic, and the @kentuckyguard has been there to help, packing 10k boxes of food for those in need across the Commonwealth. Thank you to our Kentucky Guard for showing that we're all in this together." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020 Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Announce School Lunch Extension for Needy Children Sen.Cory Booker, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Urges USDA to Strengthen the Integrity of the Cattle Market Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020 Feinstein, Booker Introduce Bill to Help State, Local Prisons Test, Treat COVID-19 Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students Rep.Madeleine Dean, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud of all of our health care workers from Cayuga Health in Tompkins County who headed out today to NYC to help fight coronavirus. Be safe. Be strong. We salute you. We're going to keep fighting for you, and for all our frontline workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Crapo Commends SEC for COVID-19 Response, Requests Information on Additional Actions Sen.Mike Crapo
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