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July 18, 2019 Tweet - "Too many families across the country are working hard, but struggling to make ends meet. That's why the House will pass the #RaisetheWage Act today to gradually raise the federal minimum wage and lift 1.3 million Americans out of poverty, including 600,000 children." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 18, 2019 Protect Retirees' Earned Pensions Rep. Marcy Kaptur
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep. Mike Kelly
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "I brought the last minimum wage increase to the House Floor for a vote, and I'm proud the House will pass the #RaiseTheWage Act today to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15/hour. Action is long overdue. I urge @HouseGOP to join us in supporting this bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep. Donald Norcross
July 18, 2019 Chairman Scott Celebrates the House Passage of the Raise the Wage Act Rep. Bobby Scott
July 18, 2019 McConnell on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria' with Maria Bartiromo Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep. Lori Trahan
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "There's nothing "extreme" about raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. What's extreme is paying workers starvation wages while CEO pay and corporate profits skyrocket. @senatemajldr stop blocking a raise for millions of Americans!" Sen. Bernie Sanders
July 17, 2019 Sarbanes, Maryland Delegation Hear from Union Leaders about the Trump Administration's Ongoing Attacks on Federal Workers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019 Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "In the real world, @HouseDemocrats have passed bills to: Protect pre-existing conditions Ensure paycheck fairness Require universal background checks Combat climate change And much more But under Sen. McConnell, the GOP has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Fischer Reintroduces Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act Sen. Deb Fischer
July 16, 2019 Rep. Sewell to Host 8th Annual Job Fair in Selma, AL on August 8 Rep. Terri Sewell
July 16, 2019 Senators Lankford, Lee, Romney, Isakson, Perdue Introduce Bill to Repeal 180-Day Hiring Restriction for Military Retirees Sen. Mike Lee, ...
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "On Thursday, House Democrats will make good on our promise to raise wages when we pass the #RaisetheWage Act. Learn how this bill will raise wages for workers, lift families out of poverty, and strengthen the economy:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2019 Sanders and Omar Lead Group of Dozen Lawmakers Calling for Investigation of Amazon Workplace Abuse Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
July 16, 2019 Cantwell, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Guarantee Equal Pay for American Athletes Competing on the Global Stage Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
July 16, 2019 Letter to Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health - Senator Sanders and Rep. Ilhan Omar Lead Group of Dozen Lawmakers Calling for Investigation of Amazon Workplace Abuse Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "No worker should be told they're lucky to get less than minimum wage. People with disabilities deserve jobs that pay a living wage. It's time to end the subminimum wage and guarantee truly integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities." Sen. Bernie Sanders
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Rural Energy Savings Program lowers energy costs for consumers, reduces electricity consumption to help the environment, and creates jobs in rural communities. Tune in live as I join @eesionline & @ncbaclusa to discuss how we're continuing this work. http://www.eesi.org/livecast " Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 15, 2019 Reflecting on Priorities Facing America Rep. Steven Horsford
July 15, 2019 Manchin, Capito announce approval of trade adjustment assistance application for Luke Mill workers Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
July 15, 2019 Harris, Jayapal Announce Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems promised to INCREASE PAY for everyday Americans. So we will pass legislation this week to raise America's minimum wage to $15 per hour. They fight for the privileged few. We fight #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 15, 2019 Reflecting on Priorities Facing America Rep. Stacey Plaskett
July 15, 2019 Reflecting on Priorities Facing America Rep. Bobby Scott
July 15, 2019 Capito, Manchin announce approval of trade adjustment assistance application for Luke Mill workers Sen. Shelley Capito
July 15, 2019 Reflecting on Priorities Facing America Rep. Dwight Evans
July 13, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, and Trone Announce Approval of Maryland's Trade Adjustment Assistance (taa) Application for Luke Mill Workers Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 12, 2019 Booker, Johnson Fair Chance Act Passes House Sen. Cory Booker, ...
July 12, 2019 Beatty Rule Gets Greenlight, Next Stop House Floor Rep. Joyce Beatty
July 12, 2019 Legislative Program Rep. Steve Scalise
July 12, 2019 Meeks' Corporate Diversity Bill Passes HFS Committee Rep. Gregory Meeks
July 12, 2019 Legislative Program Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019 Rep. Chu Introduces Heat Stress Bill to Protect Workers Rep. Judy Chu
July 11, 2019 Murray, DeLauro Introduce Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 10, 2019 DeLauro Applauds U.S. Women's National Team's Courage, Urges Senate Action on Paycheck Fairness Act Rep. Rosa DeLauro
July 10, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Women and Minority Equity Investment Act Rep. Robin Kelly
July 10, 2019 Maloney, Houlahan, Smith Celebrate Inclusion of Paid Leave Amendment in NDAA Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 10, 2019 Hearing of the House Ways and Mean Committee - Statement by Rep. Neal, Markup on Multiemployer Pensions Legislation Rep. Richard Neal
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Raising the minimum wage to $15/hr increases worker productivity, decreases poverty, and reduces recidivism. I'm proud to bring the #RaiseTheWage Act to the Floor next week & urge all Members to support it #ForThePeople. #HoyerHeadlines" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2019 Cassidy Meets With Ivanka Trump on Path Forward for Paid Family Leave Sen. Bill Cassidy
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Another example of Dems' misguided economic policies hurting the middle- and low-income earners they are claiming to help: Non-partisan CBO says Dems' plan to raise the minimum wage could mean up to 3.7 million people would lose their job." Sen. John Thune
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "New nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office report says a $15 minimum wage would ELIMINATE up to 3.7 MILLION JOBS. Yet Democrats are about to again put their socialist agenda above workers & ram a reckless $15 minimum wage bill through the House." Rep. Steve Scalise
July 8, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Congressional Budget Office's Minimum Wage Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "A $15/hour min wage would increase wages for 27M workers & result in 1.3M fewer people living in poverty. Dems campaigned on a promise to lift wages, and I look forward to bringing the #RaisetheWage Act to the Floor next week to honor that promise." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2019 Chairman Scott Statement on CBO Report on Minimum Wage Rep. Bobby Scott
July 8, 2019 CBO Report Predicts $15 Federal Minimum Wage Leads to Devastating Job Loss Rep. Virginia Foxx
July 8, 2019 Murray: Congressional Budget Office Report Confirms Millions of Workers Would Get A Raise Sen. Patty Murray
July 8, 2019 Womack Statement on CBO Report on Federally-Mandated Minimum Wage Rep. Steve Womack
July 8, 2019 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Make Work Opportunity Tax Credit Permanent Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 8, 2019 Norcross Reacts to CBO Report on the Raise the Wage Act Rep. Donald Norcross
July 5, 2019 Tweet - "The June jobs report still fails to capture the anxiety of workers and their families barely getting by. House Dems are working to ensure everyone can access opportunities that make the America Dream possible. Now it is up to the Senate to its job too." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 5, 2019 Another Blockbuster Rep. Steve Scalise
July 5, 2019 Chairman Scott Statement on June Jobs Report Rep. Bobby Scott
July 2, 2019 Dream Careers Sen. Pete Ricketts
July 1, 2019 Norcross, NJ Leaders Celebrate Minimum Wage Milestone Rep. Donald Norcross
June 28, 2019 Daines, Gianforte Fight for Jobs in Indian Country Sen. Steve Daines, ...
June 28, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin Announce New Legislation to Support Programs that Provide Summer Jobs for Young People Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 27, 2019 Sens. Carper, Coons join legislation to strengthen rights of public sector workers to join unions, bargain collectively Sen. Chris Coons, ...
June 27, 2019 Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively Sen. Patty Murray
June 27, 2019 One Year Since Janus Decision, Senators Hirono, Stabenow, Whitehouse Release Report on Status of Workers' Rights Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
June 27, 2019 Reps. Sewell, Smith Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Rural Jobs Act Rep. Terri Sewell
June 27, 2019 Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Sen. Mazie Hirono
June 26, 2019 Top Democrats Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Collective Bargaining Rights for Public-Sector Workers Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
June 26, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 26, 2019 Norton, Raskin Amendment Preventing USDA Agencies from Relocating Outside National Capital Region Passes House Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 26, 2019 Representatives Houlahan, Maloney, and Smith Introduce Historic Paid Family Leave Legislation Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Scott, Adams, and Kennedy and Over 40 House Democrats Call on Secretary Acosta to Abandon Joint Employment Proposal Rep. Alma Adams, ...
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Warren, Colleagues Criticize DOL Proposal to Narrow Definition of "Joint-Employer" Under Fair Labor Standards Act Sen. Cory Booker, ...
June 26, 2019 Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Criticize Dol Proposal to Narrow Definition of "Joint-Employer" Under Fair Labor Standards Act Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 26, 2019 Manchin, Capito Announce $3.9 Million for Apprenticeship Programs Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Date Title Politician
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "Too many families across the country are working hard, but struggling to make ends meet. That's why the House will pass the #RaisetheWage Act today to gradually raise the federal minimum wage and lift 1.3 million Americans out of poverty, including 600,000 children." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 18, 2019 Protect Retirees' Earned Pensions Rep.Marcy Kaptur
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep.Mike Kelly
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "I brought the last minimum wage increase to the House Floor for a vote, and I'm proud the House will pass the #RaiseTheWage Act today to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15/hour. Action is long overdue. I urge @HouseGOP to join us in supporting this bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep.Donald Norcross
July 18, 2019 Chairman Scott Celebrates the House Passage of the Raise the Wage Act Rep.Bobby Scott
July 18, 2019 McConnell on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria' with Maria Bartiromo Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep.Lori Trahan
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "There's nothing "extreme" about raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. What's extreme is paying workers starvation wages while CEO pay and corporate profits skyrocket. @senatemajldr stop blocking a raise for millions of Americans!" Sen.Bernie Sanders
July 17, 2019 Sarbanes, Maryland Delegation Hear from Union Leaders about the Trump Administration's Ongoing Attacks on Federal Workers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019 Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "In the real world, @HouseDemocrats have passed bills to: Protect pre-existing conditions Ensure paycheck fairness Require universal background checks Combat climate change And much more But under Sen. McConnell, the GOP has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Fischer Reintroduces Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act Sen.Deb Fischer
July 16, 2019 Rep. Sewell to Host 8th Annual Job Fair in Selma, AL on August 8 Rep.Terri Sewell
July 16, 2019 Senators Lankford, Lee, Romney, Isakson, Perdue Introduce Bill to Repeal 180-Day Hiring Restriction for Military Retirees Sen.Mike Lee, ...
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "On Thursday, House Democrats will make good on our promise to raise wages when we pass the #RaisetheWage Act. Learn how this bill will raise wages for workers, lift families out of poverty, and strengthen the economy:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2019 Sanders and Omar Lead Group of Dozen Lawmakers Calling for Investigation of Amazon Workplace Abuse Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
July 16, 2019 Cantwell, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Guarantee Equal Pay for American Athletes Competing on the Global Stage Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
July 16, 2019 Letter to Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health - Senator Sanders and Rep. Ilhan Omar Lead Group of Dozen Lawmakers Calling for Investigation of Amazon Workplace Abuse Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "No worker should be told they're lucky to get less than minimum wage. People with disabilities deserve jobs that pay a living wage. It's time to end the subminimum wage and guarantee truly integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities." Sen.Bernie Sanders
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Rural Energy Savings Program lowers energy costs for consumers, reduces electricity consumption to help the environment, and creates jobs in rural communities. Tune in live as I join @eesionline & @ncbaclusa to discuss how we're continuing this work. http://www.eesi.org/livecast " Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 15, 2019 Reflecting on Priorities Facing America Rep.Steven Horsford
July 15, 2019 Manchin, Capito announce approval of trade adjustment assistance application for Luke Mill workers Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
July 15, 2019 Harris, Jayapal Announce Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems promised to INCREASE PAY for everyday Americans. So we will pass legislation this week to raise America's minimum wage to $15 per hour. They fight for the privileged few. We fight #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 15, 2019 Reflecting on Priorities Facing America Rep.Stacey Plaskett
July 15, 2019 Reflecting on Priorities Facing America Rep.Bobby Scott
July 15, 2019 Capito, Manchin announce approval of trade adjustment assistance application for Luke Mill workers Sen.Shelley Capito
July 15, 2019 Reflecting on Priorities Facing America Rep.Dwight Evans
July 13, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, and Trone Announce Approval of Maryland's Trade Adjustment Assistance (taa) Application for Luke Mill Workers Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 12, 2019 Booker, Johnson Fair Chance Act Passes House Sen.Cory Booker, ...
July 12, 2019 Beatty Rule Gets Greenlight, Next Stop House Floor Rep.Joyce Beatty
July 12, 2019 Legislative Program Rep.Steve Scalise
July 12, 2019 Meeks' Corporate Diversity Bill Passes HFS Committee Rep.Gregory Meeks
July 12, 2019 Legislative Program Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019 Rep. Chu Introduces Heat Stress Bill to Protect Workers Rep.Judy Chu
July 11, 2019 Murray, DeLauro Introduce Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 10, 2019 DeLauro Applauds U.S. Women's National Team's Courage, Urges Senate Action on Paycheck Fairness Act Rep.Rosa DeLauro
July 10, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Women and Minority Equity Investment Act Rep.Robin Kelly
July 10, 2019 Maloney, Houlahan, Smith Celebrate Inclusion of Paid Leave Amendment in NDAA Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 10, 2019 Hearing of the House Ways and Mean Committee - Statement by Rep. Neal, Markup on Multiemployer Pensions Legislation Rep.Richard Neal
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Raising the minimum wage to $15/hr increases worker productivity, decreases poverty, and reduces recidivism. I'm proud to bring the #RaiseTheWage Act to the Floor next week & urge all Members to support it #ForThePeople. #HoyerHeadlines" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2019 Cassidy Meets With Ivanka Trump on Path Forward for Paid Family Leave Sen.Bill Cassidy
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Another example of Dems' misguided economic policies hurting the middle- and low-income earners they are claiming to help: Non-partisan CBO says Dems' plan to raise the minimum wage could mean up to 3.7 million people would lose their job." Sen.John Thune
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "New nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office report says a $15 minimum wage would ELIMINATE up to 3.7 MILLION JOBS. Yet Democrats are about to again put their socialist agenda above workers & ram a reckless $15 minimum wage bill through the House." Rep.Steve Scalise
July 8, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Congressional Budget Office's Minimum Wage Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "A $15/hour min wage would increase wages for 27M workers & result in 1.3M fewer people living in poverty. Dems campaigned on a promise to lift wages, and I look forward to bringing the #RaisetheWage Act to the Floor next week to honor that promise." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2019 Chairman Scott Statement on CBO Report on Minimum Wage Rep.Bobby Scott
July 8, 2019 CBO Report Predicts $15 Federal Minimum Wage Leads to Devastating Job Loss Rep.Virginia Foxx
July 8, 2019 Murray: Congressional Budget Office Report Confirms Millions of Workers Would Get A Raise Sen.Patty Murray
July 8, 2019 Womack Statement on CBO Report on Federally-Mandated Minimum Wage Rep.Steve Womack
July 8, 2019 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Make Work Opportunity Tax Credit Permanent Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 8, 2019 Norcross Reacts to CBO Report on the Raise the Wage Act Rep.Donald Norcross
July 5, 2019 Tweet - "The June jobs report still fails to capture the anxiety of workers and their families barely getting by. House Dems are working to ensure everyone can access opportunities that make the America Dream possible. Now it is up to the Senate to its job too." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 5, 2019 Another Blockbuster Rep.Steve Scalise
July 5, 2019 Chairman Scott Statement on June Jobs Report Rep.Bobby Scott
July 2, 2019 Dream Careers Sen.Pete Ricketts
July 1, 2019 Norcross, NJ Leaders Celebrate Minimum Wage Milestone Rep.Donald Norcross
June 28, 2019 Daines, Gianforte Fight for Jobs in Indian Country Sen.Steve Daines, ...
June 28, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin Announce New Legislation to Support Programs that Provide Summer Jobs for Young People Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 27, 2019 Sens. Carper, Coons join legislation to strengthen rights of public sector workers to join unions, bargain collectively Sen.Chris Coons, ...
June 27, 2019 Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively Sen.Patty Murray
June 27, 2019 One Year Since Janus Decision, Senators Hirono, Stabenow, Whitehouse Release Report on Status of Workers' Rights Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
June 27, 2019 Reps. Sewell, Smith Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Rural Jobs Act Rep.Terri Sewell
June 27, 2019 Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Sen.Mazie Hirono
June 26, 2019 Top Democrats Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Collective Bargaining Rights for Public-Sector Workers Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
June 26, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 26, 2019 Norton, Raskin Amendment Preventing USDA Agencies from Relocating Outside National Capital Region Passes House Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 26, 2019 Representatives Houlahan, Maloney, and Smith Introduce Historic Paid Family Leave Legislation Rep.Chrissy Houlahan
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Scott, Adams, and Kennedy and Over 40 House Democrats Call on Secretary Acosta to Abandon Joint Employment Proposal Rep.Alma Adams, ...
June 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Warren, Colleagues Criticize DOL Proposal to Narrow Definition of "Joint-Employer" Under Fair Labor Standards Act Sen.Cory Booker, ...
June 26, 2019 Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Criticize Dol Proposal to Narrow Definition of "Joint-Employer" Under Fair Labor Standards Act Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 26, 2019 Manchin, Capito Announce $3.9 Million for Apprenticeship Programs Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
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