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July 27, 2020 Castro, Titus Introduce Promotion Accessibility Act Rep. Dina Titus, ...
July 27, 2020 Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Joint Statement on Stop & Shop's Decision to Terminate Hazard Pay for Frontline Workers as COVID-19 Rates Continue to Rise Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Our front line workers across Iowa have kept life going & our supply chains intact during #COVID19. It's time we reward them for their hard work. That's why I've introduced a bill that would allow our essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned $$." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "From what has been reported, the GOP is drafting a woefully inadequate COVID proposal with nothing on rental assistance, hazard pay for essential workers, aid to state, local, and tribal governments, or investments in communities of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Scott Provision Aiding Restaurant Workers Included In Relief Package Sen. Tim Scott
July 27, 2020 Cortez Masto, Rosen Introduce Legislation to Bring State Unemployment Insurance Technology Into 21st Century Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Each and every morning, our front line workers across Iowa wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. That's why I introduced a bill to allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 24, 2020 Stefanik Statement on USCIS Announcement Delaying Furloughs Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 24, 2020 Kildee, Speaker Pelosi and Democratic Leaders Call on Republicans to Extend Federal Unemployment Benefits Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 24, 2020 National Hire A Veteran Day Rep. GT Thompson
July 24, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Release Statements on USCIS Furlough Postponement Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2020 Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Smucker Introduces Enabling Online and Virtual Workforce Training Act Rep. Lloyd Smucker
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "From what we know, the GOP COVID relief proposal won't include: Food assistance for hungry kids Rental assistance Hazard pay for essential workers New funding for state and local governments Investments in communities of color It won't get the job done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Barrasso
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate GOP You cant say you support essential workers, then refuse to give them hazard pay You cant say you want to fix racial injustice, then throw millions of Americans of color out of their homes & slash unemployment benefits amid a pandemic We must act on the HEROES Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Emmer Fights for Minnesota Mining in Speech on the House Floor Rep. Tom Emmer
July 23, 2020 Casten Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Education Professionals Have Access to Family and Medical Leave Rep. Sean Casten
July 23, 2020 America is A Great Nation Rep. Rick Allen
July 23, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Jack Reed
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Neal, Blumenauer, Along with Ways and Means Democrats and USMCA Working Group Members, Urge Scalia, Lighthizer to Implement USMCA-Labor Provisions as Congress Intended Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands of airport workers won the votes in the New York legislature and passed the #HealthyTerminalsAct. Once signed into law this bill will give frontline airport workers access to affordable health care. Congratulations to @32BJSEIU and workers on this victory!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Pete Stauber
July 23, 2020 Casten Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Education Professionals Have Access to Family and Medical Leave Rep. Sean Casten
July 23, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Paul Gosar
July 23, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Invest in Coal Workers and Revitalize Coal Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Ron Wyden
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Carol Miller
July 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Jimmy Panetta
July 23, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Tom Emmer
July 23, 2020 Rep. Gomez, Senators Whitehouse and Reed Introduce Legislation to Support State Paid Leave Programs During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
July 23, 2020 Bost Announces Carbondale Workforce Training Grant Rep. Mike Bost
July 22, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Introduces Workforce Development Legislation In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jeff Van Drew
July 22, 2020 Lankford, Portman, Fischer Applaud Committee Passage of Bill to Reduce Regulatory Hurdles, Give Job Creators Freedom to Invest & Hire New Workers Sen. Deb Fischer, ...
July 22, 2020 Pappas Presses VA on Failure to Address Sexual Harassment Rep. Chris Pappas
July 22, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Invites Nebraskans to Apply for Scholarships through Workforce Retraining Initiative Sen. Pete Ricketts
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential workers are putting the interests of their fellow Americans ahead of their own. Each and every morning they wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. My bill will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Improve State Unemployment Insurance Systems Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 22, 2020 Norcross Ensures Unprecedented "Buy American' Provisions in NDAA Rep. Donald Norcross
July 22, 2020 Semiconductor Manufacturing in Maine, U.S. Gets Bolstered By Passage of Amendment Supported by Senators Collins, King Sen. Susan Collins, ...
July 22, 2020 Reps. Cartwright, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Mine Workers from COVID-19 Health Risks Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Warren and Murphy Urge FTC to Protect Workers By Restricting Non-Compete Agreements During the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 22, 2020 Rep. Schrier's Priorities to Help Firefighters, Military Spouses Pass House in National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
July 21, 2020 Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of FY21 National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Adam Smith
July 21, 2020 Collins, Golden Propose Bipartisan Plan to Help Loggers, Timber Haulers Weather COVID-19 Economic Crisis Sen. Susan Collins
July 21, 2020 Foxx Commends NLRB Decision to Hold Unions Accountable for Profanity Rep. Virginia Foxx
July 21, 2020 Daines Introduces Bill to Get Montanans, Americans Back to Work and Prepare for the Post-COVID-19 Workforce Sen. Steve Daines
July 21, 2020 The New York Times - Elizabeth Warren: To Fight the Pandemic, Here's My Must-Do List Sen. Elizabeth Warren
July 21, 2020 Pappas Applauds Passage of House National Defense Authorization Act Containing Key New Hampshire Priorities Rep. Chris Pappas
July 21, 2020 Norcross Commends House Passage of NDAA that Supports Our Servicemembers, Provides a Strong National Defense Rep. Donald Norcross
July 21, 2020 Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers Sen. Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP COVID proposal will reportedly prioritize corporate special interests over workers, families, people It won't provide hazard pay for essential workers or new funding to state, local, & tribal govts or enough investments in communities of color It won't get the job done" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Larsen Outlines Priorities for Next COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Rick Larsen
July 21, 2020 Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2020 Young, Sasse Bill to Upgrade Dated Unemployment Insurance Systems During Coronavirus Sen. Todd Young, ...
July 21, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity for businesses will not make America safer. It would make the current situation even worse. Our top priority must be protecting workers and families from #COVID19--not protecting businesses from being held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 House Passes Defense Authorization Bill with DelBene, Cantwell's Aluminum Priorities Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 20, 2020 Schiff, Chu Introduce Legislation to Ensure Unemployment Relief For Independent Workers With Mixed Income Types Rep. Judy Chu, ...
July 20, 2020 Tri-Caucus Chairs, Native American Congresswoman Introduce Legislation To Increase Diversity Within State Department Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher's Bill To Expand Job Training for Service Members To Pass House of Representatives Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to let expanded unemployment benefits expire on July 31. More than 50 million American workers are out of a job. What is wrong with Mitch and the boys? We're sick of the legislative malpractice. Do. Your. Job." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce $450,000 to Expand Maine Apprenticeship Programs Sen. Angus King
July 17, 2020 Time Magazine - In Time of Crisis, Service to Others Can Unite a Nation Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Dear Republicans: Instead of giving corporate immunity giveaways to special interests, it's past time for you to stand with essential workers to give them hazard pay and safety protections!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Members of Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force Rep. Rick Larsen
July 17, 2020 Kennedy, Cleaver Introduce Restoring Worker Power Act Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @AFSCME President Lee Saunders and frontline workers to demand the Senate pass immediate help for state and local governments This means jobs for teachers, firefighters, bus drivers, health care workers, and more We cannot keep waiting for the Senate GOP" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for urgent COVID relief to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline workers, rental assistance for struggling families, help for small biz. For Senate Republicans to play political games after months of sitting on their hands is inexcusable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Pappas Visits Forbes Petroleum Transport in Hooksett, Discusses COVID-19 Help for Small Businesses Rep. Chris Pappas
July 16, 2020 Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 16, 2020 Ways and Means Republicans Introduce Bills to Help Americans Return Safely to a Healthy Workplace Rep. David Schweikert, ...
Date Title Politician
July 27, 2020 Castro, Titus Introduce Promotion Accessibility Act Rep.Dina Titus, ...
July 27, 2020 Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Joint Statement on Stop & Shop's Decision to Terminate Hazard Pay for Frontline Workers as COVID-19 Rates Continue to Rise Rep.Lori Trahan, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Our front line workers across Iowa have kept life going & our supply chains intact during #COVID19. It's time we reward them for their hard work. That's why I've introduced a bill that would allow our essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned $$." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "From what has been reported, the GOP is drafting a woefully inadequate COVID proposal with nothing on rental assistance, hazard pay for essential workers, aid to state, local, and tribal governments, or investments in communities of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Scott Provision Aiding Restaurant Workers Included In Relief Package Sen.Tim Scott
July 27, 2020 Cortez Masto, Rosen Introduce Legislation to Bring State Unemployment Insurance Technology Into 21st Century Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Each and every morning, our front line workers across Iowa wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. That's why I introduced a bill to allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 24, 2020 Stefanik Statement on USCIS Announcement Delaying Furloughs Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 24, 2020 Kildee, Speaker Pelosi and Democratic Leaders Call on Republicans to Extend Federal Unemployment Benefits Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 24, 2020 National Hire A Veteran Day Rep.GT Thompson
July 24, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Release Statements on USCIS Furlough Postponement Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2020 Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Smucker Introduces Enabling Online and Virtual Workforce Training Act Rep.Lloyd Smucker
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "From what we know, the GOP COVID relief proposal won't include: Food assistance for hungry kids Rental assistance Hazard pay for essential workers New funding for state and local governments Investments in communities of color It won't get the job done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Barrasso
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate GOP You cant say you support essential workers, then refuse to give them hazard pay You cant say you want to fix racial injustice, then throw millions of Americans of color out of their homes & slash unemployment benefits amid a pandemic We must act on the HEROES Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Emmer Fights for Minnesota Mining in Speech on the House Floor Rep.Tom Emmer
July 23, 2020 Casten Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Education Professionals Have Access to Family and Medical Leave Rep.Sean Casten
July 23, 2020 America is A Great Nation Rep.Rick Allen
July 23, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Jack Reed
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Neal, Blumenauer, Along with Ways and Means Democrats and USMCA Working Group Members, Urge Scalia, Lighthizer to Implement USMCA-Labor Provisions as Congress Intended Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands of airport workers won the votes in the New York legislature and passed the #HealthyTerminalsAct. Once signed into law this bill will give frontline airport workers access to affordable health care. Congratulations to @32BJSEIU and workers on this victory!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Pete Stauber
July 23, 2020 Casten Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Education Professionals Have Access to Family and Medical Leave Rep.Sean Casten
July 23, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Paul Gosar
July 23, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Invest in Coal Workers and Revitalize Coal Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Ron Wyden
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Carol Miller
July 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Jimmy Panetta
July 23, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Tom Emmer
July 23, 2020 Rep. Gomez, Senators Whitehouse and Reed Introduce Legislation to Support State Paid Leave Programs During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
July 23, 2020 Bost Announces Carbondale Workforce Training Grant Rep.Mike Bost
July 22, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Introduces Workforce Development Legislation In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jeff Van Drew
July 22, 2020 Lankford, Portman, Fischer Applaud Committee Passage of Bill to Reduce Regulatory Hurdles, Give Job Creators Freedom to Invest & Hire New Workers Sen.Deb Fischer, ...
July 22, 2020 Pappas Presses VA on Failure to Address Sexual Harassment Rep.Chris Pappas
July 22, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Invites Nebraskans to Apply for Scholarships through Workforce Retraining Initiative Sen.Pete Ricketts
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential workers are putting the interests of their fellow Americans ahead of their own. Each and every morning they wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. My bill will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Improve State Unemployment Insurance Systems Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 22, 2020 Norcross Ensures Unprecedented "Buy American' Provisions in NDAA Rep.Donald Norcross
July 22, 2020 Semiconductor Manufacturing in Maine, U.S. Gets Bolstered By Passage of Amendment Supported by Senators Collins, King Sen.Susan Collins, ...
July 22, 2020 Reps. Cartwright, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Mine Workers from COVID-19 Health Risks Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Warren and Murphy Urge FTC to Protect Workers By Restricting Non-Compete Agreements During the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 22, 2020 Rep. Schrier's Priorities to Help Firefighters, Military Spouses Pass House in National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
July 21, 2020 Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of FY21 National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Adam Smith
July 21, 2020 Collins, Golden Propose Bipartisan Plan to Help Loggers, Timber Haulers Weather COVID-19 Economic Crisis Sen.Susan Collins
July 21, 2020 Foxx Commends NLRB Decision to Hold Unions Accountable for Profanity Rep.Virginia Foxx
July 21, 2020 Daines Introduces Bill to Get Montanans, Americans Back to Work and Prepare for the Post-COVID-19 Workforce Sen.Steve Daines
July 21, 2020 The New York Times - Elizabeth Warren: To Fight the Pandemic, Here's My Must-Do List Sen.Elizabeth Warren
July 21, 2020 Pappas Applauds Passage of House National Defense Authorization Act Containing Key New Hampshire Priorities Rep.Chris Pappas
July 21, 2020 Norcross Commends House Passage of NDAA that Supports Our Servicemembers, Provides a Strong National Defense Rep.Donald Norcross
July 21, 2020 Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers Sen.Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP COVID proposal will reportedly prioritize corporate special interests over workers, families, people It won't provide hazard pay for essential workers or new funding to state, local, & tribal govts or enough investments in communities of color It won't get the job done" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Larsen Outlines Priorities for Next COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Rick Larsen
July 21, 2020 Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2020 Young, Sasse Bill to Upgrade Dated Unemployment Insurance Systems During Coronavirus Sen.Todd Young, ...
July 21, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity for businesses will not make America safer. It would make the current situation even worse. Our top priority must be protecting workers and families from #COVID19--not protecting businesses from being held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 House Passes Defense Authorization Bill with DelBene, Cantwell's Aluminum Priorities Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 20, 2020 Schiff, Chu Introduce Legislation to Ensure Unemployment Relief For Independent Workers With Mixed Income Types Rep.Judy Chu, ...
July 20, 2020 Tri-Caucus Chairs, Native American Congresswoman Introduce Legislation To Increase Diversity Within State Department Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher's Bill To Expand Job Training for Service Members To Pass House of Representatives Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to let expanded unemployment benefits expire on July 31. More than 50 million American workers are out of a job. What is wrong with Mitch and the boys? We're sick of the legislative malpractice. Do. Your. Job." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce $450,000 to Expand Maine Apprenticeship Programs Sen.Angus King
July 17, 2020 Time Magazine - In Time of Crisis, Service to Others Can Unite a Nation Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Dear Republicans: Instead of giving corporate immunity giveaways to special interests, it's past time for you to stand with essential workers to give them hazard pay and safety protections!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Members of Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force Rep.Rick Larsen
July 17, 2020 Kennedy, Cleaver Introduce Restoring Worker Power Act Rep.Emanuel Cleaver, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @AFSCME President Lee Saunders and frontline workers to demand the Senate pass immediate help for state and local governments This means jobs for teachers, firefighters, bus drivers, health care workers, and more We cannot keep waiting for the Senate GOP" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for urgent COVID relief to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline workers, rental assistance for struggling families, help for small biz. For Senate Republicans to play political games after months of sitting on their hands is inexcusable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Pappas Visits Forbes Petroleum Transport in Hooksett, Discusses COVID-19 Help for Small Businesses Rep.Chris Pappas
July 16, 2020 Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 16, 2020 Ways and Means Republicans Introduce Bills to Help Americans Return Safely to a Healthy Workplace Rep.David Schweikert, ...
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