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March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Racism and xenophobia never have a place in our communities. As we respond to this public health crisis, we must remember that we are all in this together. Acts of racism or scapegoating against Asian American communities will always be unacceptable." Sen. Ben Luján
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is once again trying to blame the previous administration for the number of tests available. This is his #DailyLie. Enough, President Trump. Stop trying to deflect blame and just get to work. Prioritize health and safety and get a handle on testing NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this week, I called for the President to declare a national emergency so we can utilize the Disaster Relief Fund and FEMA to assist state and local governments in preventing and mitigating the spread of #Coronavirus, save lives, and protect public health and safety." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "It was remarkably irresponsible and out of touch for Sen. McConnell to send senators out of town in the middle of a public health crisis before the House passed this vital people-focused legislation. Sen. McConnell and Republicans should pass this legislation as is immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice, and Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Grassley Seeks Details on Steps to Mitigate COVID-19 in Prisons Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased Pres. Trump heeded our calls to invoke the Stafford Act to extend vital financial assistance to help keep communities safe from coronavirus. NY and other states must immediately request the newly available funds, and the Trump admin must approve them without delay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Free Coronavirus testing for everyone Paid emergency sick leave Unemployment benefits for displaced workers Strengthened food security Increased Medicaid support for states and localities House Dems will deliver #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "In order to effectively combat the #coronavirus, we need to provide free testing for everyone who needs a test, including the uninsured. I'm supporting this legislation because everyone must have access to free testing for COVID-19. https://baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/free-coronavirus-testing" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Extremely pleased the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act includes the people-focused initiatives @SpeakerPelosi & I outlined earlier: Paid sick leave Food security assistance Free testing for those who need it Emergency unemployment insurance New Medicaid investments More" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Reps. Ted Budd and Ross Spano Lead Bill to Incentivize Telework During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Ted Budd
March 13, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on the President Issuing a Coronavirus Emergency Declaration Sen. Maggie Hassan
March 13, 2020 Shaheen Statement on National Emergency Declaration Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
March 13, 2020 Warner and Kaine Introduce Legislation to Expand Free Coronavirus Testing Sen. Mark Warner
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Phil Berger, North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore, and the Hon. Tim Moore, Spaker of the House for the North Carolina General Assembly - Rep. Adams Urges North Carolina General Assembly to Convene Special Session on Coronavirus Rep. Alma Adams
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Urge Action to Feed Students During Epidemic Sen. Cory Booker, ...
March 12, 2020 Rep. Adams Statement on the First Coronavirus Case in Mecklenburg County Rep. Alma Adams
March 12, 2020 Sen. Cramer Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Access to Respirators Sen. Kevin Cramer
March 12, 2020 Reps. Blumenauer, DelBene, and Raskin introduce legislation to protect elections during COVID-19 and other public health crises Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Golden Urges SBA to Provide Quick Answers on Coronavirus Support for Small Businesses Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 12, 2020 CDC Director tells Rep Pressley that CDC Will Cover the Costs of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Rep. Ayanna Pressley
March 12, 2020 New Mexico Delegation Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Infectious Disease Monitoring and Support Border Community Health Initiatives Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York - Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to Gov. Cuomo Requesting Coronavirus-Related Primary Petitioning Changes Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 12, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Introduces Unemployment Insurance Legislation to Quell Coronavirus Economic Impact Rep. Steven Horsford
March 12, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Statement on State of Emergency in Nevada Rep. Steven Horsford
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen, Gallagher, Cotton, and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Freeze Huawei from U.S. Financial System Sen. Rick Scott, ...
March 12, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Sen. Chris coons (D-DE) is Interviewed about Coronavirus Testing Kits Sen. Chris Coons
March 12, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez signs onto Border Health Security Act of 2020 Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
March 12, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) Self-Quarantines & Discusses Lack of Coronavirus Tests Rep. Donald Beyer
March 12, 2020 Rep. Johnson Announces Office Changes to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread Rep. Hank Johnson
March 12, 2020 Rep. Takano and Education and Labor Committee Members Introduce Legislation to Secure Workers' Access to Emergency Family and Medical Leave in Response to COVID-19 Rep. Mark Takano
March 12, 2020 Letter to the President - Matsui Calls on President Trump to Unlock Vital Tools For Treating Outbreak Rep. Doris Matsui
March 12, 2020 Huffman, Thompson, Matsui, and Garamendi Introduce Bill Requiring Reimbursements for Canceled Cruises Rep. Jared Huffman
March 12, 2020 Cárdenas, Sánchez, Castro Introduce Legislation to Provide Free Coronavirus Tests to Uninsured Americans Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
March 12, 2020 Cantwell-Cosponsored Legislation to Improve Response to Missing, Murdered Native Women and Girls Passes Senate Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 12, 2020 Murkowski Addresses Crisis of Missing, Trafficked & Murdered Indigenous Women Sen. Lisa Murkowski
March 12, 2020 Letter to the President - Barragán Urges President Trump to Declare Federal Emergency on COVID-19 Rep. Nanette Barragán
March 12, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Stratford Child Testing Positive for Coronavirus Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 12, 2020 ICYMI: Castro PSA on COVID-19 and San Antonio community Rep. Joaquin Castro
March 12, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Closure of New Haven Public Schools and Senior Centers Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 12, 2020 Hill Update on COVID-19 Rep. James Hill
March 12, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Presses USCIS for Answers on Accessibility Policies Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020 Davids Statement on Three Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Johnson County Rep. Sharice Davids
March 12, 2020 Bucshon, Schakowsky Introduce the Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 and Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 12, 2020 Idaho Delegation: Work Continues Despite Coronavirus Sen. Jim Risch
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Paid sick days" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Peters, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Great Lakes Communities Address Rising Water Levels, Shoreline Erosion Sen. James Lankford, ...
March 12, 2020 Risch Statement on Suspension of Travel Between the U.S. and Europe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Jim Risch
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The House will take up several measures @SpeakerPelosi and I called for to alleviate economic pain felt by Americans workers impacted by coronavirus: Paid sick leave Food security assistant Expanded unemployment insurance Help for states overburdened by Medicaid And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - CORONAVIRUS: Following Murray Letter, Pence Appoints New Head of Testing to Resolve Issues Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Racism and xenophobia never have a place in our communities. As we respond to this public health crisis, we must remember that we are all in this together. Acts of racism or scapegoating against Asian American communities will always be unacceptable." Sen.Ben Luján
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is once again trying to blame the previous administration for the number of tests available. This is his #DailyLie. Enough, President Trump. Stop trying to deflect blame and just get to work. Prioritize health and safety and get a handle on testing NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this week, I called for the President to declare a national emergency so we can utilize the Disaster Relief Fund and FEMA to assist state and local governments in preventing and mitigating the spread of #Coronavirus, save lives, and protect public health and safety." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "It was remarkably irresponsible and out of touch for Sen. McConnell to send senators out of town in the middle of a public health crisis before the House passed this vital people-focused legislation. Sen. McConnell and Republicans should pass this legislation as is immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice, and Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Grassley Seeks Details on Steps to Mitigate COVID-19 in Prisons Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased Pres. Trump heeded our calls to invoke the Stafford Act to extend vital financial assistance to help keep communities safe from coronavirus. NY and other states must immediately request the newly available funds, and the Trump admin must approve them without delay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Free Coronavirus testing for everyone Paid emergency sick leave Unemployment benefits for displaced workers Strengthened food security Increased Medicaid support for states and localities House Dems will deliver #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "In order to effectively combat the #coronavirus, we need to provide free testing for everyone who needs a test, including the uninsured. I'm supporting this legislation because everyone must have access to free testing for COVID-19. https://baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/free-coronavirus-testing" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Extremely pleased the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act includes the people-focused initiatives @SpeakerPelosi & I outlined earlier: Paid sick leave Food security assistance Free testing for those who need it Emergency unemployment insurance New Medicaid investments More" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Reps. Ted Budd and Ross Spano Lead Bill to Incentivize Telework During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Ted Budd
March 13, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on the President Issuing a Coronavirus Emergency Declaration Sen.Maggie Hassan
March 13, 2020 Shaheen Statement on National Emergency Declaration Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
March 13, 2020 Warner and Kaine Introduce Legislation to Expand Free Coronavirus Testing Sen.Mark Warner
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Phil Berger, North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore, and the Hon. Tim Moore, Spaker of the House for the North Carolina General Assembly - Rep. Adams Urges North Carolina General Assembly to Convene Special Session on Coronavirus Rep.Alma Adams
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Urge Action to Feed Students During Epidemic Sen.Cory Booker, ...
March 12, 2020 Rep. Adams Statement on the First Coronavirus Case in Mecklenburg County Rep.Alma Adams
March 12, 2020 Sen. Cramer Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Access to Respirators Sen.Kevin Cramer
March 12, 2020 Reps. Blumenauer, DelBene, and Raskin introduce legislation to protect elections during COVID-19 and other public health crises Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Golden Urges SBA to Provide Quick Answers on Coronavirus Support for Small Businesses Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 12, 2020 CDC Director tells Rep Pressley that CDC Will Cover the Costs of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Rep.Ayanna Pressley
March 12, 2020 New Mexico Delegation Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Infectious Disease Monitoring and Support Border Community Health Initiatives Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York - Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to Gov. Cuomo Requesting Coronavirus-Related Primary Petitioning Changes Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 12, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Introduces Unemployment Insurance Legislation to Quell Coronavirus Economic Impact Rep.Steven Horsford
March 12, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Statement on State of Emergency in Nevada Rep.Steven Horsford
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen, Gallagher, Cotton, and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Freeze Huawei from U.S. Financial System Sen.Rick Scott, ...
March 12, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Sen. Chris coons (D-DE) is Interviewed about Coronavirus Testing Kits Sen.Chris Coons
March 12, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez signs onto Border Health Security Act of 2020 Rep.Vicente Gonzalez, ...
March 12, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) Self-Quarantines & Discusses Lack of Coronavirus Tests Rep.Donald Beyer
March 12, 2020 Rep. Johnson Announces Office Changes to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread Rep.Hank Johnson
March 12, 2020 Rep. Takano and Education and Labor Committee Members Introduce Legislation to Secure Workers' Access to Emergency Family and Medical Leave in Response to COVID-19 Rep.Mark Takano
March 12, 2020 Letter to the President - Matsui Calls on President Trump to Unlock Vital Tools For Treating Outbreak Rep.Doris Matsui
March 12, 2020 Huffman, Thompson, Matsui, and Garamendi Introduce Bill Requiring Reimbursements for Canceled Cruises Rep.Jared Huffman
March 12, 2020 Cárdenas, Sánchez, Castro Introduce Legislation to Provide Free Coronavirus Tests to Uninsured Americans Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
March 12, 2020 Cantwell-Cosponsored Legislation to Improve Response to Missing, Murdered Native Women and Girls Passes Senate Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 12, 2020 Murkowski Addresses Crisis of Missing, Trafficked & Murdered Indigenous Women Sen.Lisa Murkowski
March 12, 2020 Letter to the President - Barragán Urges President Trump to Declare Federal Emergency on COVID-19 Rep.Nanette Barragán
March 12, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Stratford Child Testing Positive for Coronavirus Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 12, 2020 ICYMI: Castro PSA on COVID-19 and San Antonio community Rep.Joaquin Castro
March 12, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Closure of New Haven Public Schools and Senior Centers Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 12, 2020 Hill Update on COVID-19 Rep.James Hill
March 12, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Presses USCIS for Answers on Accessibility Policies Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020 Davids Statement on Three Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Johnson County Rep.Sharice Davids
March 12, 2020 Bucshon, Schakowsky Introduce the Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 and Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 12, 2020 Idaho Delegation: Work Continues Despite Coronavirus Sen.Jim Risch
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Paid sick days" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Peters, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Great Lakes Communities Address Rising Water Levels, Shoreline Erosion Sen.James Lankford, ...
March 12, 2020 Risch Statement on Suspension of Travel Between the U.S. and Europe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Jim Risch
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The House will take up several measures @SpeakerPelosi and I called for to alleviate economic pain felt by Americans workers impacted by coronavirus: Paid sick leave Food security assistant Expanded unemployment insurance Help for states overburdened by Medicaid And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - CORONAVIRUS: Following Murray Letter, Pence Appoints New Head of Testing to Resolve Issues Sen.Patty Murray
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