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March 23, 2020 Ways and Means Contributions to House Democrats' Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Rep. Richard Neal
March 23, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Sends Letter to Pelosi, McCarthy Supporting $2,000 Minimum Cash Payments to American Families Rep. Steven Horsford
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures Rep. Susie Lee, ...
March 23, 2020 Merkley, Colleagues Announce New Legislation to Boost American Production of Medical Supplies to Battle Coronavirus Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 23, 2020 Key Actions In The Fight Against COVID-19 Rep. Adrian Smith
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Governor Cooper's Disaster Declaration Request Sen. Thom Tillis
March 23, 2020 Rep. Rogers: Speaker Pelosi's Proposal is "Left-Wing Nonsense" Rep. Hal Rogers
March 23, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces Bill Providing No Interest Loans for Small Businesses Rep. Angie Craig
March 23, 2020 Reps. Pressley & Tlaib Introduce Legislation to Protect Individuals Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Rep. Rashida Tlaib, ...
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - Golden Calls on Congressional Leaders to Take Bold, Targeted Action to Benefit Mainers in Third Coronavirus Bill Rep. Jared Golden
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Nadler Leads Letter Calling for Emergency Financial Assistance for Port Authority Sen. Andy Kim, ...
March 23, 2020 Dingell Supports Governor Whitmer Ordering "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Rep. Debbie Dingell
March 23, 2020 Bill Would Waive Fees for Stranded Travelers Rep. Chris Smith, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Pushes for Expanded Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jared Golden, ...
March 22, 2020 Daines: We Must Work and Stand Together to Provide Relief to Workers, Families, Small Businesses and Healthcare Professionals Now Sen. Steve Daines
March 22, 2020 Reps. Huffman, Torres Small Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics Rep. Jared Huffman
March 22, 2020 Daines Leading Charge on Accelerated Drug Development, Manufacturing for Coronavirus Sen. Steve Daines
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Congressman Gonzalez Calls on Texas Governor Abbott to Issue a Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
March 22, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - South Texas Congressmen Urge FEMA Administrator Gaynor, CDC Director Redfield and HHS Secretary Azar to Equip Texas Hospitals with Lifesaving Medical Supplies Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norton Urges Department of Justice to Apply First Step Act to D.C. Inmates in Federal Bureau of Prisons, as Congress Intended, in Light of Coronavirus Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 22, 2020 Capito Statement on Failed Cloture Vote on Motion to Proceed to Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Shelley Capito
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Morin, Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the Hon. Robert Anthony Dixon, U.S. Marshal for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia - Norton Urges D.C. Court, U.S. Marshals Service to Ensure Safety of Personnel and Inmates During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 22, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Latest Senate Republicans' Coronavirus Bill Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "In this fight against coronavirus, we must listen to our nation's scientists. My op-ed in the @Suntimes :" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "We voted no on the McConnell-GOP bill because among other problems it includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability, and because it shortchanges our hospitals and healthcare workers who need our help. These changes need to be made." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Press CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are a critical resource for millions of Americans-especially during this severe coronavirus outbreak. To ensure that the nation's most vulnerable communities still have access to care during this crisis, Congress must increase funding to CHCs immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Chicago Sun Times - In coronavirus fight, side with the scientists Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our vote on the third coronavirus stimulus package has now been pushed to 6pm ET. This bill needs to be completed on a bipartisan basis -- as of now, Senator McConnell's bill is not meeting that basic threshold." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenatorBennet in his call for increased federal funding for schools & school employees -- cafeteria workers, bus drivers, & custodians -- who are serving in various capacities as frontline responders to the coronavirus outbreak." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke to FAA Admin Dickson about quickly resolving operations issues at @fly2midway & ensure FAA is testing air traffic controllers at tower. FAA must be ready to respond to outbreaks at airports, should they occur, so we can continue to safely operate essential travel needs." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I sat in meetings across the table from Democrat colleagues negotiating a bipartisan bill to help provide direct relief to the American people. Yet, tonight, Democrats voted to block the bill. I'm ready to keep working, but it's time to check politics at the door." Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "To recap: Democrats just blocked a bill that would provide direct cash payments to Americans who need it most -- like hourly workers. Not to mention funding to help support health care workers who are on the front lines. I hope Dems can put politics aside and work with us." Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth and I are calling on the Trump Administration to use its Defense Protection Act authorities to help bring home Illinoisans & other Americans who are still stranded overseas. We can & must do more to bring these Americans home." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke in the Senate about how we're making progress on a bill. The McConnell-GOP bill includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability. It has shortfalls of money for our hospitals & medical workers. This needs to be changed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I hosted a meeting with congressional leadership and Sec. Mnuchin. It is time to come together, finalize the results of our bipartisan discussions, and get the CARES Act to the President's desk." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Duckworth: McConnell's Covid-19 "Proposal" only helps Billionaires During National Crisis, Does Nothing for Working Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Grassley Statement on Democrats' Filibuster of Coronavirus Aid Package Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "During a pandemic, families shouldn't have to worry about defaulting on their student loans. The next coronavirus response package should: Halt monthly payments of loans Cancel at least $10k of student debt for borrowers Shield borrowers from federal offsets" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats' political posturing just delayed the next installment of bipartisan coronavirus relief." Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020 Ernst Provides Update on Additional COVID-19 Relief Efforts, Urges Iowans to "Stay Strong' Sen. Joni Ernst
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The American people expect us to act. If we fail, it will be because Senate Democrats are continuing to dither while the country expects bold, bipartisan action." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation cannot afford this game of chicken. We cannot afford the cynical partisanship. This is a national emergency. Not a partisan opportunity. Doctors, nurses, small business employees, laid-off Americans, and vulnerable seniors need help right now." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "These are challenging times filled with a lot of stress and uncertainty. There may be more difficult days ahead, but we are going to come out on the other side of this. And every day we're seeing Americans across the country standing up to meet this challenge." Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "This partisan coronavirus stimulus package neglected hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & first responders; it neglected state & local gov'ts, teachers, cafeteria workers, & bus drivers; it neglected small businesses, non-profits, & working class families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 23, 2020 Ways and Means Contributions to House Democrats' Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Rep.Richard Neal
March 23, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Sends Letter to Pelosi, McCarthy Supporting $2,000 Minimum Cash Payments to American Families Rep.Steven Horsford
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures Rep.Susie Lee, ...
March 23, 2020 Merkley, Colleagues Announce New Legislation to Boost American Production of Medical Supplies to Battle Coronavirus Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 23, 2020 Key Actions In The Fight Against COVID-19 Rep.Adrian Smith
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Governor Cooper's Disaster Declaration Request Sen.Thom Tillis
March 23, 2020 Rep. Rogers: Speaker Pelosi's Proposal is "Left-Wing Nonsense" Rep.Hal Rogers
March 23, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces Bill Providing No Interest Loans for Small Businesses Rep.Angie Craig
March 23, 2020 Reps. Pressley & Tlaib Introduce Legislation to Protect Individuals Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Rep.Rashida Tlaib, ...
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In NY Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - Golden Calls on Congressional Leaders to Take Bold, Targeted Action to Benefit Mainers in Third Coronavirus Bill Rep.Jared Golden
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Nadler Leads Letter Calling for Emergency Financial Assistance for Port Authority Sen.Andy Kim, ...
March 23, 2020 Dingell Supports Governor Whitmer Ordering "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Rep.Debbie Dingell
March 23, 2020 Bill Would Waive Fees for Stranded Travelers Rep.Chris Smith, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Pushes for Expanded Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jared Golden, ...
March 22, 2020 Daines: We Must Work and Stand Together to Provide Relief to Workers, Families, Small Businesses and Healthcare Professionals Now Sen.Steve Daines
March 22, 2020 Reps. Huffman, Torres Small Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics Rep.Jared Huffman
March 22, 2020 Daines Leading Charge on Accelerated Drug Development, Manufacturing for Coronavirus Sen.Steve Daines
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Congressman Gonzalez Calls on Texas Governor Abbott to Issue a Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
March 22, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - South Texas Congressmen Urge FEMA Administrator Gaynor, CDC Director Redfield and HHS Secretary Azar to Equip Texas Hospitals with Lifesaving Medical Supplies Rep.Vicente Gonzalez, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norton Urges Department of Justice to Apply First Step Act to D.C. Inmates in Federal Bureau of Prisons, as Congress Intended, in Light of Coronavirus Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 22, 2020 Capito Statement on Failed Cloture Vote on Motion to Proceed to Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Shelley Capito
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Morin, Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the Hon. Robert Anthony Dixon, U.S. Marshal for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia - Norton Urges D.C. Court, U.S. Marshals Service to Ensure Safety of Personnel and Inmates During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 22, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Latest Senate Republicans' Coronavirus Bill Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "In this fight against coronavirus, we must listen to our nation's scientists. My op-ed in the @Suntimes :" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "We voted no on the McConnell-GOP bill because among other problems it includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability, and because it shortchanges our hospitals and healthcare workers who need our help. These changes need to be made." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Press CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are a critical resource for millions of Americans-especially during this severe coronavirus outbreak. To ensure that the nation's most vulnerable communities still have access to care during this crisis, Congress must increase funding to CHCs immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Chicago Sun Times - In coronavirus fight, side with the scientists Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our vote on the third coronavirus stimulus package has now been pushed to 6pm ET. This bill needs to be completed on a bipartisan basis -- as of now, Senator McConnell's bill is not meeting that basic threshold." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenatorBennet in his call for increased federal funding for schools & school employees -- cafeteria workers, bus drivers, & custodians -- who are serving in various capacities as frontline responders to the coronavirus outbreak." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke to FAA Admin Dickson about quickly resolving operations issues at @fly2midway & ensure FAA is testing air traffic controllers at tower. FAA must be ready to respond to outbreaks at airports, should they occur, so we can continue to safely operate essential travel needs." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I sat in meetings across the table from Democrat colleagues negotiating a bipartisan bill to help provide direct relief to the American people. Yet, tonight, Democrats voted to block the bill. I'm ready to keep working, but it's time to check politics at the door." Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "To recap: Democrats just blocked a bill that would provide direct cash payments to Americans who need it most -- like hourly workers. Not to mention funding to help support health care workers who are on the front lines. I hope Dems can put politics aside and work with us." Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth and I are calling on the Trump Administration to use its Defense Protection Act authorities to help bring home Illinoisans & other Americans who are still stranded overseas. We can & must do more to bring these Americans home." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke in the Senate about how we're making progress on a bill. The McConnell-GOP bill includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability. It has shortfalls of money for our hospitals & medical workers. This needs to be changed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I hosted a meeting with congressional leadership and Sec. Mnuchin. It is time to come together, finalize the results of our bipartisan discussions, and get the CARES Act to the President's desk." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Duckworth: McConnell's Covid-19 "Proposal" only helps Billionaires During National Crisis, Does Nothing for Working Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Grassley Statement on Democrats' Filibuster of Coronavirus Aid Package Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "During a pandemic, families shouldn't have to worry about defaulting on their student loans. The next coronavirus response package should: Halt monthly payments of loans Cancel at least $10k of student debt for borrowers Shield borrowers from federal offsets" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats' political posturing just delayed the next installment of bipartisan coronavirus relief." Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020 Ernst Provides Update on Additional COVID-19 Relief Efforts, Urges Iowans to "Stay Strong' Sen.Joni Ernst
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The American people expect us to act. If we fail, it will be because Senate Democrats are continuing to dither while the country expects bold, bipartisan action." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation cannot afford this game of chicken. We cannot afford the cynical partisanship. This is a national emergency. Not a partisan opportunity. Doctors, nurses, small business employees, laid-off Americans, and vulnerable seniors need help right now." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "These are challenging times filled with a lot of stress and uncertainty. There may be more difficult days ahead, but we are going to come out on the other side of this. And every day we're seeing Americans across the country standing up to meet this challenge." Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "This partisan coronavirus stimulus package neglected hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & first responders; it neglected state & local gov'ts, teachers, cafeteria workers, & bus drivers; it neglected small businesses, non-profits, & working class families." Sen.Dick Durbin
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