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Jan. 27, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Schumer Urges President to Get Fed Workers Their Back Pay ASAP--And Figure out Way To Also Pay Those Who Work as Fed Contractors; Also Will Support Legislation to Prevent Future Shutdowns Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 25, 2019 Whitehouse Statement on Deal to End Tump Shutdown Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Jan. 25, 2019 Rounds Supports Deal to end 35-Day Government Shutdown Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 25, 2019 Reed Statement on Agreement to End Trump Shutdown Sen. Jack Reed
Jan. 25, 2019 Hoyer and Connolly Introduce Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019 Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 25, 2019 Durbin, Schakowsky, Brown Introduce Bill To Reward U.S. Companies That Invest In American Workers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Chairman Scott Statement on Trump Administration Rollback of Worker Safety Protections Rep. Bobby Scott
Jan. 24, 2019 Whitehouse Statement on Government Funding Votes Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Jan. 24, 2019 Reed Votes to End the Shutdown and Enhance Border Security, But Republican Leaders Block Bipartisan Effort to Reopen Government Sen. Jack Reed
Jan. 24, 2019 Sen. Lee Statement on Ending Shutdown and Paying Federal Workers Sen. Mike Lee
Jan. 24, 2019 Sen. Cruz Votes to End Government Shutdown and Secure the Border by Building the Wall Sen. Ted Cruz
Jan. 23, 2019 Congressman Van Taylor Lands Important Committee Assignments Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, Top Democrats Introduce Bill Gradually Raising Minimum Wage To $15 By 2024 Sen. Chris Murphy
Jan. 23, 2019 Meuser To Serve On Education & Labor, Veterans' Affairs, Budget Committees Rep. Dan Meuser, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Diaz-Balart: Democratic Leadership Wastes Another Week on Bills That Won't Reopen the Government Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
Jan. 22, 2019 Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Raise The Minimum Wage Sen. Tim Kaine
Jan. 22, 2019 Diaz-Balart: Democratic Leadership Rejects Another Bipartisan Solution to End Shutdown Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today I heard from federal correctional officers in Marion, IL who are worried about how they will afford child care, gas for their vehicles, and other necessities while working without pay during the shutdown." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2019 On 30th Day of Government Shutdown, Schumer Pushes Plan to Protect 800 K Fed Workers & Their Families--thousands in Ny--from Losing Homes, Facing Eviction from Landlords or Falling Behind on Bills; Senator Says New Legislation Would Also Guarantee Protections in Any Future Shutdown Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 18, 2019 Norton to Host Emergency Town Hall to Highlight Disproportionate Impact of Trump Shutdown on D.C., Next Week Rep. Eleanor Norton
Jan. 18, 2019 Pallone Applauds Governor Murphy & Legislature for Agreement on Minimum Wage Hike Rep. Frank Pallone
Jan. 17, 2019 Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 17, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Make Sure Federal Contract Workers Hurt by Trump Shutdown Receive the Back Pay They Deserve Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 17, 2019 Rep. Jason Crow Co-Sponsors Raise the Wage Act Rep. Jason Crow
Jan. 17, 2019 Reps. Vargas, Soto, Espaillat, Torres, Garcia, and Napolitano Introduce H.R. 623, DREAMer House Employment Act of 2019 Rep. Norma Torres, ...
Jan. 17, 2019 Representative Ayanna Pressley, House Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Fair Compensation for Low-Wage Contractor Employees Act to Provide Relief for Workers Held Hostage by Shutdown Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Jan. 17, 2019 Durbin And Duckworth Back Bill To Raise Federal Minimum Wage Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 17, 2019 Norcross on NJ $15 Minimum Wage Agreement Rep. Donald Norcross
Jan. 16, 2019 Cantwell Cosponsors Legislation to Gradually Raise Federal Minimum Wage to $15 by 2024 Sen. Maria Cantwell
Jan. 16, 2019 Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Fair Compensation for Low-Wage Contractor Employees Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 16, 2019 Legislation Authored by Senators Collins, Cardin to Ensure Federal Workers Affected by Shutdowns Receive Retroactive Pay Signed into Law Sen. Susan Collins
Jan. 16, 2019 Foxx Statement on Bernie Sanders' Wage Proposal Rep. Virginia Foxx
Jan. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The minimum wage is no longer a living wage. It's a poverty wage in many cities and towns across the country. And no American with a full-time job should be living in poverty. We must do better. #RaiseTheWage" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to join colleagues to introduce the #RaiseTheWage Act today. I was proud to bring legislation to raise the wage to the Floor the last time Democrats were in the House Majority & look forward to working w Chair @BobbyScott to give hardworking men & women an overdue raise." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019 Top Democrats Introduce Bill Gradually Raising Minimum Wage to $15 by 2024 Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
Jan. 16, 2019 Wyden and Davis Introduce Legislation to Bring More Americans into the Workforce, Reduce Barriers to Employment Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 16, 2019 Diaz-Balart: Legislation Puts Critical Disaster Funding at Risk Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
Jan. 16, 2019 Tweet - "There's no place in America where a full-time worker can make ends meet on the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour. The #RaiseTheWageAct would raise wages for nearly 40 million Americans by gradually increasing the minimum wage to $15/hour. Americans deserve a livable wage." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 16, 2019 Pocan Leads Democrats in Introducing Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
Jan. 16, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Introduction of the Raise the Wage Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 16, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2019 Rep. Josh Harder Receives First Committee Assignment, Will Serve On House Education And Labor Committee Rep. Josh Harder
Jan. 15, 2019 Rep. Stevens Appointed to the House Committee on Education & Labor Rep. Haley Stevens
Jan. 15, 2019 Rep Lieu Statement On UTLA Strike Rep. Ted Lieu
Jan. 15, 2019 Federal Intern Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Virginia Foxx
Jan. 15, 2019 Larsen: This Shutdown is Rippling Throughout the Aviation Economy Rep. Rick Larsen
Jan. 15, 2019 Sensenbrenner Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference by discussing how House Dems have already voted 6 times to open up government; we will vote every day this week to end the #TrumpShutdown. I urge @senatemajldr to take up House-passed bills & send them to @POTUS." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2019 On House Floor, Welch Calls for End to Shutdown; Shares Vermonters' Stories Sen. Peter Welch
Jan. 15, 2019 Federal Intern Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 15, 2019 Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2019 Rep. Eleanor Norton
Jan. 15, 2019 Norcross to Fight for Jobs, Education & Security in 116th Congress Rep. Donald Norcross
Jan. 14, 2019 Great Opportunities for the Next Generation Sen. Pete Ricketts
Jan. 14, 2019 Congressional Delegation Joins Unpaid Federal Employees to Call for End to Trump Shutdown Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Jan. 14, 2019 Casey, Scanlon Bring Federal, State, and Local Leaders Together to Highlight Impact of Shutdown on Families Rep. Mary Scanlon, ...
Jan. 14, 2019 Grothman Calls for Vote on Bill to Pay Federal Workers Rep. Glenn Grothman
Jan. 14, 2019 Letter to Acting Commissioner Berryhill, SSA - Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with Los Angeles educators lifting their voices for improved conditions on behalf of their students. You are not marching alone." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 11, 2019 Senators Collins, Johnson Announce Legislation to Pay Federal Employees Required to Work During Shutdown Sen. Susan Collins
Jan. 11, 2019 Norton Remarks on House-Passed Bill to Guarantee Back Pay to Federal Workers Affected by Current and Future Shutdowns Rep. Eleanor Norton
Jan. 11, 2019 On First Day Employees are Missing Paychecks, Udall & Heinrich Fight to Protect Federal Workers and Contractors Stiffed Out of Pay Due to Trump Shutdown Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 11, 2019 Congressman Courtney Votes To Ensure Retroactive Pay For Federal Employees Working Through Shutdown Rep. Joe Courtney
Jan. 11, 2019 Larsen Votes to Guarantee Back Pay to Federal Employees Rep. Rick Larsen
Jan. 11, 2019 Rep. Calvert Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Employee Bonuses Rep. Ken Calvert
Jan. 11, 2019 House Passes Senate Companion To Beyer Legislation To Guarantee Back Pay For Federal Employees Affected By Shutdown Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
Jan. 11, 2019 Rep. Veasey Calls on Senate to Vote to Re-Open Government, as Texas' Federal Employees Go Without Pay Rep. Marc Veasey
Jan. 11, 2019 Wittman Votes to Ensure Federal Employees Receive Back Pay Rep. Rob Wittman, ...
Jan. 11, 2019 Spanberger, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Pay for Law Enforcement, Military Personnel During Shutdowns Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Jan. 11, 2019 Congress Approves Backpay for Furloughed Workers as Democrats Refuse to Open Government Rep. Steve Scalise
Jan. 11, 2019 Grothman Statement on S. 24 Vote Rep. Glenn Grothman
Jan. 10, 2019 Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director for the Office of Management and Budget - House Democrats Ask Trump Administration to Guarantee Back Pay to Federal Contract Workers Hurt by Shutdown Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
Jan. 10, 2019 Bipartisan Bill to Protect Federal and Other Government Workers Hurt During Shutdowns Passes Senate Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Jan. 10, 2019 Warner Introduces Legislation to Protect Federal Workers Who Fall Behind on Bills during Trump Shutdown Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Jan. 10, 2019 Cortez Mastro Statement on Passage of Government Employee Fair Treatment Act Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Jan. 10, 2019 Brownley and Walorski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help More Veterans Become Entrepreneurs Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 27, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Schumer Urges President to Get Fed Workers Their Back Pay ASAP--And Figure out Way To Also Pay Those Who Work as Fed Contractors; Also Will Support Legislation to Prevent Future Shutdowns Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 25, 2019 Whitehouse Statement on Deal to End Tump Shutdown Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Jan. 25, 2019 Rounds Supports Deal to end 35-Day Government Shutdown Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 25, 2019 Reed Statement on Agreement to End Trump Shutdown Sen.Jack Reed
Jan. 25, 2019 Hoyer and Connolly Introduce Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019 Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 25, 2019 Durbin, Schakowsky, Brown Introduce Bill To Reward U.S. Companies That Invest In American Workers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Chairman Scott Statement on Trump Administration Rollback of Worker Safety Protections Rep.Bobby Scott
Jan. 24, 2019 Whitehouse Statement on Government Funding Votes Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Jan. 24, 2019 Reed Votes to End the Shutdown and Enhance Border Security, But Republican Leaders Block Bipartisan Effort to Reopen Government Sen.Jack Reed
Jan. 24, 2019 Sen. Lee Statement on Ending Shutdown and Paying Federal Workers Sen.Mike Lee
Jan. 24, 2019 Sen. Cruz Votes to End Government Shutdown and Secure the Border by Building the Wall Sen.Ted Cruz
Jan. 23, 2019 Congressman Van Taylor Lands Important Committee Assignments Rep.Virginia Foxx, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, Top Democrats Introduce Bill Gradually Raising Minimum Wage To $15 By 2024 Sen.Chris Murphy
Jan. 23, 2019 Meuser To Serve On Education & Labor, Veterans' Affairs, Budget Committees Rep.Dan Meuser, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Diaz-Balart: Democratic Leadership Wastes Another Week on Bills That Won't Reopen the Government Rep.Mario Diaz-Balart
Jan. 22, 2019 Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Raise The Minimum Wage Sen.Tim Kaine
Jan. 22, 2019 Diaz-Balart: Democratic Leadership Rejects Another Bipartisan Solution to End Shutdown Rep.Mario Diaz-Balart
Jan. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today I heard from federal correctional officers in Marion, IL who are worried about how they will afford child care, gas for their vehicles, and other necessities while working without pay during the shutdown." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2019 On 30th Day of Government Shutdown, Schumer Pushes Plan to Protect 800 K Fed Workers & Their Families--thousands in Ny--from Losing Homes, Facing Eviction from Landlords or Falling Behind on Bills; Senator Says New Legislation Would Also Guarantee Protections in Any Future Shutdown Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 18, 2019 Norton to Host Emergency Town Hall to Highlight Disproportionate Impact of Trump Shutdown on D.C., Next Week Rep.Eleanor Norton
Jan. 18, 2019 Pallone Applauds Governor Murphy & Legislature for Agreement on Minimum Wage Hike Rep.Frank Pallone
Jan. 17, 2019 Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 17, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Make Sure Federal Contract Workers Hurt by Trump Shutdown Receive the Back Pay They Deserve Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 17, 2019 Rep. Jason Crow Co-Sponsors Raise the Wage Act Rep.Jason Crow
Jan. 17, 2019 Reps. Vargas, Soto, Espaillat, Torres, Garcia, and Napolitano Introduce H.R. 623, DREAMer House Employment Act of 2019 Rep.Norma Torres, ...
Jan. 17, 2019 Representative Ayanna Pressley, House Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Fair Compensation for Low-Wage Contractor Employees Act to Provide Relief for Workers Held Hostage by Shutdown Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Jan. 17, 2019 Durbin And Duckworth Back Bill To Raise Federal Minimum Wage Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 17, 2019 Norcross on NJ $15 Minimum Wage Agreement Rep.Donald Norcross
Jan. 16, 2019 Cantwell Cosponsors Legislation to Gradually Raise Federal Minimum Wage to $15 by 2024 Sen.Maria Cantwell
Jan. 16, 2019 Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Fair Compensation for Low-Wage Contractor Employees Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 16, 2019 Legislation Authored by Senators Collins, Cardin to Ensure Federal Workers Affected by Shutdowns Receive Retroactive Pay Signed into Law Sen.Susan Collins
Jan. 16, 2019 Foxx Statement on Bernie Sanders' Wage Proposal Rep.Virginia Foxx
Jan. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The minimum wage is no longer a living wage. It's a poverty wage in many cities and towns across the country. And no American with a full-time job should be living in poverty. We must do better. #RaiseTheWage" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to join colleagues to introduce the #RaiseTheWage Act today. I was proud to bring legislation to raise the wage to the Floor the last time Democrats were in the House Majority & look forward to working w Chair @BobbyScott to give hardworking men & women an overdue raise." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019 Top Democrats Introduce Bill Gradually Raising Minimum Wage to $15 by 2024 Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
Jan. 16, 2019 Wyden and Davis Introduce Legislation to Bring More Americans into the Workforce, Reduce Barriers to Employment Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 16, 2019 Diaz-Balart: Legislation Puts Critical Disaster Funding at Risk Rep.Mario Diaz-Balart
Jan. 16, 2019 Tweet - "There's no place in America where a full-time worker can make ends meet on the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour. The #RaiseTheWageAct would raise wages for nearly 40 million Americans by gradually increasing the minimum wage to $15/hour. Americans deserve a livable wage." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 16, 2019 Pocan Leads Democrats in Introducing Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
Jan. 16, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Introduction of the Raise the Wage Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 16, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2019 Rep. Josh Harder Receives First Committee Assignment, Will Serve On House Education And Labor Committee Rep.Josh Harder
Jan. 15, 2019 Rep. Stevens Appointed to the House Committee on Education & Labor Rep.Haley Stevens
Jan. 15, 2019 Rep Lieu Statement On UTLA Strike Rep.Ted Lieu
Jan. 15, 2019 Federal Intern Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Virginia Foxx
Jan. 15, 2019 Larsen: This Shutdown is Rippling Throughout the Aviation Economy Rep.Rick Larsen
Jan. 15, 2019 Sensenbrenner Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference by discussing how House Dems have already voted 6 times to open up government; we will vote every day this week to end the #TrumpShutdown. I urge @senatemajldr to take up House-passed bills & send them to @POTUS." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2019 On House Floor, Welch Calls for End to Shutdown; Shares Vermonters' Stories Sen.Peter Welch
Jan. 15, 2019 Federal Intern Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 15, 2019 Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2019 Rep.Eleanor Norton
Jan. 15, 2019 Norcross to Fight for Jobs, Education & Security in 116th Congress Rep.Donald Norcross
Jan. 14, 2019 Great Opportunities for the Next Generation Sen.Pete Ricketts
Jan. 14, 2019 Congressional Delegation Joins Unpaid Federal Employees to Call for End to Trump Shutdown Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Jan. 14, 2019 Casey, Scanlon Bring Federal, State, and Local Leaders Together to Highlight Impact of Shutdown on Families Rep.Mary Scanlon, ...
Jan. 14, 2019 Grothman Calls for Vote on Bill to Pay Federal Workers Rep.Glenn Grothman
Jan. 14, 2019 Letter to Acting Commissioner Berryhill, SSA - Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with Los Angeles educators lifting their voices for improved conditions on behalf of their students. You are not marching alone." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 11, 2019 Senators Collins, Johnson Announce Legislation to Pay Federal Employees Required to Work During Shutdown Sen.Susan Collins
Jan. 11, 2019 Norton Remarks on House-Passed Bill to Guarantee Back Pay to Federal Workers Affected by Current and Future Shutdowns Rep.Eleanor Norton
Jan. 11, 2019 On First Day Employees are Missing Paychecks, Udall & Heinrich Fight to Protect Federal Workers and Contractors Stiffed Out of Pay Due to Trump Shutdown Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 11, 2019 Congressman Courtney Votes To Ensure Retroactive Pay For Federal Employees Working Through Shutdown Rep.Joe Courtney
Jan. 11, 2019 Larsen Votes to Guarantee Back Pay to Federal Employees Rep.Rick Larsen
Jan. 11, 2019 Rep. Calvert Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Employee Bonuses Rep.Ken Calvert
Jan. 11, 2019 House Passes Senate Companion To Beyer Legislation To Guarantee Back Pay For Federal Employees Affected By Shutdown Rep.Donald Beyer, ...
Jan. 11, 2019 Rep. Veasey Calls on Senate to Vote to Re-Open Government, as Texas' Federal Employees Go Without Pay Rep.Marc Veasey
Jan. 11, 2019 Wittman Votes to Ensure Federal Employees Receive Back Pay Rep.Rob Wittman, ...
Jan. 11, 2019 Spanberger, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Pay for Law Enforcement, Military Personnel During Shutdowns Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Jan. 11, 2019 Congress Approves Backpay for Furloughed Workers as Democrats Refuse to Open Government Rep.Steve Scalise
Jan. 11, 2019 Grothman Statement on S. 24 Vote Rep.Glenn Grothman
Jan. 10, 2019 Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director for the Office of Management and Budget - House Democrats Ask Trump Administration to Guarantee Back Pay to Federal Contract Workers Hurt by Shutdown Rep.Lori Trahan, ...
Jan. 10, 2019 Bipartisan Bill to Protect Federal and Other Government Workers Hurt During Shutdowns Passes Senate Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Jan. 10, 2019 Warner Introduces Legislation to Protect Federal Workers Who Fall Behind on Bills during Trump Shutdown Sen.Mark Warner, ...
Jan. 10, 2019 Cortez Mastro Statement on Passage of Government Employee Fair Treatment Act Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Jan. 10, 2019 Brownley and Walorski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help More Veterans Become Entrepreneurs Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
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