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May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Dems have been fighting to ensure PPP funds reach truly small & minority-owned biz Major step forward--Sec Mnuchin's heeding our call to set aside $10B funding for lending by Community Development Financial Institutions Now we urge him to include Minority Depository Institutions"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020
Thompson Votes to Pass Bill to Improve Small Business Assistance Programs
Rep. Mike Thompson
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you to all of the members of the National Guard protecting communities in New York and around the country in this crisis. President Trump should never have left these frontline workers in limbo about the benefits they deserve. This decision is long overdue."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020
Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect U.S. Food Supply Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 27, 2020
Rep. Huffman Joins the Call for Broader, More Aggressive Economic Relief Initiatives
Rep. Jared Huffman
May 26, 2020
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce More than $350,000 to Support Eastern Shore Workers Displaced by Covid-19
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 26, 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 - Schumer, Velázquez, Meng, Engel, other lawmakers seek PPP eligibility for housing co-ops
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 26, 2020
Reviews Are In: Skills Renewal Act is a Win
Sen. Tim Scott
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Did President Trump's executive order forcing these meatpacking facilities to open hurt their workers?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020
DeSaulnier Digest: Update from Congressman DeSaulnier
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Why does Senator McConnell think that major corporations should be exempt from liability when they force their workers to come back and they get sick?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020
Letter to Sharon Hilliard, California Employment Development Department Director - Harder Asks CA EDD to Provide Answers on Payment Delays
Rep. Josh Harder
May 26, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Cosponsors Legislation to Create DOD Program to Secure Job Opportunities for Veterans
Rep. Gil Cisneros
May 26, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed for Re-Election by 32BJ SEIU
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 26, 2020
Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bipartisan Bill Extending Paycheck Protection Program
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2020
Column: Save Livelihoods by Reopening Small Businesses
Rep. Dan Newhouse
May 25, 2020
Reed: PPP Isn't Serving Restaurants & Hospitality Industry Well & Must Be Revamped to Increase Flexibility & Transparency
Sen. Jack Reed
May 23, 2020
Pallone on Passage of Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
Rep. Frank Pallone
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "To the SBA: In the CARES Act, the PPP program ensured nonprofits that meet the qualifications would be eligible for help. You need to stop the ideologically-driven action against Planned Parenthood's local health centers to score political points for the Trump admin."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020
DelBene, Murray Lead Washington Lawmakers in Push to Help Alcoa Workers
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
May 22, 2020
Whitehouse & Schatz Introduce Legislation to Create Massive Jobs Program to Hire, Train Up to 1.5 Million Worker to Fight COVID-19, Help States Safely Reopen
Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cortez Masto Urges Dod to Enhance Covid-19 Safety Guidelines for Federal Contractors Working on Military Bases
Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
May 22, 2020
Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Helping Gig Economy Workers Act
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia - Levin, Moolenaar Lead Bipartisan Michigan Delegation Letter Requesting Quick Approval of Worker Disaster Recovery Grant Application
Rep. John Moolenaar, ...
May 22, 2020
In New Video, Durbin Speaks With UFCW President About Protecting Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020
Tweet - "Congress must include support for domestic workers in the next #COVID19 relief package. We cannot afford to forget the men & women who are caring for our loved ones throughout this pandemic. We must support @domesticworkers . #CareForAll"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
Sen. James Lankford, ...
May 22, 2020
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Propose Reforms to Skilled Non-Immigrant Visa Programs to Protect American Workers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims Report
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 21, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed by Key Public Sector Labor Organizations
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020
Sanders, Warner, Jones and Blumenthal Introduce Paycheck Security Act to Keep Millions of Workers on Payrolls During Pandemic
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 21, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Susan Collins
May 21, 2020
Gillibrand Cosponsors Legislation To Establish Victim Compensation Fund For Essential Workers Affected By COVID-19
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 21, 2020
Scott, Colleagues Introduce Helping Gig Economy Workers Act
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Stevens, Pressley Push for Paid Leave Expansion
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, ...
May 21, 2020
Warren Joins Warner, Sanders, Jones and Blumenthal to Introduce Paycheck Security Act to Keep Millions of Workers on Payrolls During Pandemic
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
May 21, 2020
Medium - Congress must provide immediate relief for consumers. Here's how.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be joining @marthamaccallum ~7:00 PM EST to discuss the House Democrats' obsession with impeachment and the Senate's continued focus on coronavirus relief, legal protections for frontline workers, and other key Senate priorities."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020
STEUBE: Unemployment Insurance Should Not be a Permanent Alternative to Work
Rep. Greg Steube
May 21, 2020
Pappas Calls On President Trump To Ensure NH National Guard Members Receive Full Federal Benefits from COVID-19 Service
Rep. Chris Pappas
May 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood
Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020
Sasse, Klobuchar, Booker, Scott Introduce Legislation to Help Unemployed American Workers Access Skills Training Programs During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 20, 2020
Rosen-Led Bipartisan Bill to Foster Collaboration, Innovation in Cybersecurity Passes out of Senate Committee
Sen. Jacky Rosen
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "My hometown of Louisville, Kentucky is home to the baseball bat factory that makes the world-famous Louisville Slugger. Thanks to the Paycheck Protection Program, 171 employees were pulled off furlough and put right back on the payroll."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
Business Before the Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "Sen McConnell should pay attention to what's happening in his own state per his own Gov. The #HeroesAct provides necessary funds for struggling state & local govts & hospitals, like in KY, to prevent layoffs for first responders, doctors, nurses & teachers. Seems urgent to me."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Dems have been fighting to ensure PPP funds reach truly small & minority-owned biz Major step forward--Sec Mnuchin's heeding our call to set aside $10B funding for lending by Community Development Financial Institutions Now we urge him to include Minority Depository Institutions"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020
Thompson Votes to Pass Bill to Improve Small Business Assistance Programs
Rep.Mike Thompson
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you to all of the members of the National Guard protecting communities in New York and around the country in this crisis. President Trump should never have left these frontline workers in limbo about the benefits they deserve. This decision is long overdue."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020
Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect U.S. Food Supply Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 27, 2020
Rep. Huffman Joins the Call for Broader, More Aggressive Economic Relief Initiatives
Rep.Jared Huffman
May 26, 2020
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce More than $350,000 to Support Eastern Shore Workers Displaced by Covid-19
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 26, 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 - Schumer, Velázquez, Meng, Engel, other lawmakers seek PPP eligibility for housing co-ops
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 26, 2020
Reviews Are In: Skills Renewal Act is a Win
Sen.Tim Scott
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Did President Trump's executive order forcing these meatpacking facilities to open hurt their workers?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020
DeSaulnier Digest: Update from Congressman DeSaulnier
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Why does Senator McConnell think that major corporations should be exempt from liability when they force their workers to come back and they get sick?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020
Letter to Sharon Hilliard, California Employment Development Department Director - Harder Asks CA EDD to Provide Answers on Payment Delays
Rep.Josh Harder
May 26, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Cosponsors Legislation to Create DOD Program to Secure Job Opportunities for Veterans
Rep.Gil Cisneros
May 26, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed for Re-Election by 32BJ SEIU
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 26, 2020
Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bipartisan Bill Extending Paycheck Protection Program
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2020
Column: Save Livelihoods by Reopening Small Businesses
Rep.Dan Newhouse
May 25, 2020
Reed: PPP Isn't Serving Restaurants & Hospitality Industry Well & Must Be Revamped to Increase Flexibility & Transparency
Sen.Jack Reed
May 23, 2020
Pallone on Passage of Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
Rep.Frank Pallone
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "To the SBA: In the CARES Act, the PPP program ensured nonprofits that meet the qualifications would be eligible for help. You need to stop the ideologically-driven action against Planned Parenthood's local health centers to score political points for the Trump admin."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020
DelBene, Murray Lead Washington Lawmakers in Push to Help Alcoa Workers
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
May 22, 2020
Whitehouse & Schatz Introduce Legislation to Create Massive Jobs Program to Hire, Train Up to 1.5 Million Worker to Fight COVID-19, Help States Safely Reopen
Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cortez Masto Urges Dod to Enhance Covid-19 Safety Guidelines for Federal Contractors Working on Military Bases
Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
May 22, 2020
Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Helping Gig Economy Workers Act
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia - Levin, Moolenaar Lead Bipartisan Michigan Delegation Letter Requesting Quick Approval of Worker Disaster Recovery Grant Application
Rep.John Moolenaar, ...
May 22, 2020
In New Video, Durbin Speaks With UFCW President About Protecting Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020
Tweet - "Congress must include support for domestic workers in the next #COVID19 relief package. We cannot afford to forget the men & women who are caring for our loved ones throughout this pandemic. We must support @domesticworkers . #CareForAll"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
Sen.James Lankford, ...
May 22, 2020
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Propose Reforms to Skilled Non-Immigrant Visa Programs to Protect American Workers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims Report
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 21, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed by Key Public Sector Labor Organizations
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020
Sanders, Warner, Jones and Blumenthal Introduce Paycheck Security Act to Keep Millions of Workers on Payrolls During Pandemic
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 21, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Susan Collins
May 21, 2020
Gillibrand Cosponsors Legislation To Establish Victim Compensation Fund For Essential Workers Affected By COVID-19
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 21, 2020
Scott, Colleagues Introduce Helping Gig Economy Workers Act
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Stevens, Pressley Push for Paid Leave Expansion
Rep.Rashida Tlaib, ...
May 21, 2020
Warren Joins Warner, Sanders, Jones and Blumenthal to Introduce Paycheck Security Act to Keep Millions of Workers on Payrolls During Pandemic
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
May 21, 2020
Medium - Congress must provide immediate relief for consumers. Here's how.
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be joining @marthamaccallum ~7:00 PM EST to discuss the House Democrats' obsession with impeachment and the Senate's continued focus on coronavirus relief, legal protections for frontline workers, and other key Senate priorities."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 21, 2020
STEUBE: Unemployment Insurance Should Not be a Permanent Alternative to Work
Rep.Greg Steube
May 21, 2020
Pappas Calls On President Trump To Ensure NH National Guard Members Receive Full Federal Benefits from COVID-19 Service
Rep.Chris Pappas
May 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood
Sen.Tom Cotton, ...
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020
Sasse, Klobuchar, Booker, Scott Introduce Legislation to Help Unemployed American Workers Access Skills Training Programs During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 20, 2020
Rosen-Led Bipartisan Bill to Foster Collaboration, Innovation in Cybersecurity Passes out of Senate Committee
Sen.Jacky Rosen
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "My hometown of Louisville, Kentucky is home to the baseball bat factory that makes the world-famous Louisville Slugger. Thanks to the Paycheck Protection Program, 171 employees were pulled off furlough and put right back on the payroll."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
Business Before the Senate
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
Tweet - "Sen McConnell should pay attention to what's happening in his own state per his own Gov. The #HeroesAct provides necessary funds for struggling state & local govts & hospitals, like in KY, to prevent layoffs for first responders, doctors, nurses & teachers. Seems urgent to me."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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