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April 8, 2020
Congressman Boyle Applauds Big Win for Jobs in Philly
Rep. Brendan Boyle
April 8, 2020
Medium - Cortez Masto Highlights Resources Available for Nevadans Struggling to Pay Bills During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
April 7, 2020
Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Benefits
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 7, 2020
Statement from Rep. Andy Barr Calling for Expansion of Paycheck Protection Program
Rep. Andy Barr
April 7, 2020
Senate Democrats Unveil COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" Proposal To Provide $25,000 Pay Increase To Essential Workers On Frontline Of Nation's Pandemic Response
Sen. Patty Murray
April 7, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Make Sure Americans Experiencing Homelessness Get Coronavirus Relief Payments
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 7, 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 - Cardin, Schumer, Shaheen, and Small Business Committee Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Reserve a Portion of Paycheck Protection Program Funding for Underserved Borrowers
Sen. Chris Coons, ...
April 7, 2020
Udall, Senate Democrats Unveil COVID-19 "Heroes Fund," $25,000 Proposed Pay Increase to Essential Workers and Tribal Workers on Frontlines of Pandemic Response
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "Not all heroes wear capes, some wear masks and scrubs. These Americans are the true heroes of this pandemic, and we need to make sure they are taken care of. That's why Senate Democrats are fighting for a Heroes Fund."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cardin & Wyden Urge SBA to Ensure Equal Access to Paycheck Protection Program for ESOP-owned Small Businesses
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 7, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rep. Grijalva Leads 41 Members of Congress in Urging Hazard Pay and Protections for Essential Workers to Help Address COVID-19 Impact Disparities
Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
April 7, 2020
Collins, Murphy, Feinstein Announce Bipartisan Bill to Help Peace Corps Volunteers Evacuated Due to COVID-19 Receive Benefits and Serve at Home
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "Doctors, nurses, and essential workers are putting their lives on the line every single day of this fight @SenateDems are proposing a bold, new program to boost premium pay for America's frontline workers We're calling it a "Heroes Fund" because that's who it's for: Our Heroes"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "The #1 goal of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram is to help America's small businesses pay their workers and keep them employed. If we need to increase funding for the program to make that goal achievable for more businesses, that's what we should do."
Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2020
Schumer unveils COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" proposal to provide $25,000 pay increase to essential workers in NY on the front-line of nation's pandemic response; Upstate workers who are leading coronavirus fight would benefit, from nurses to grocery store workers
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Tweet - ". @SBAgov estimates that 5.7 million American jobs have been saved by the #PaycheckProtectionProgram created by the Senate. The first loan was issued only 4 days ago. Let's keep more Americans on the job. If this program needs more funding, there's bipartisan support for that."
Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "A Heroes Fund for essential workers should be a part of the next phase of the Congressional response to coronavirus. No proposal will be complete without addressing the needs of our doctors, nurses, medical workers, truck drivers, grocers, transit workers, and more. Our Heroes."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : The Department of Labor needs to do everything in its power to help states distribute the Unemployment Benefits that Senate Democrats fought for. Americans who have lost their jobs don't have time to wait for a check."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "Even as the CARES Act continues to come online, it is clear that the small-business Paycheck Protection Program will need more funding. Congress needs to act with speed and focus to provide more money for this crucial and bipartisan program."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 7, 2020
McConnell Statement on Additional Funding for Paycheck Protection Program
Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "I will work with Secretary Mnuchin and Leader Schumer and hope to approve further funding for the Paycheck Protection Program by unanimous consent or voice vote during the next scheduled Senate session on Thursday."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 6, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Frequently Asked Questions
Rep. Robert Aderholt
April 6, 2020
Amata Welcomes Labor Department Action On CARES Act Unemployment Benefits
Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 6, 2020
Representative Rick Crawford Announces FARM Corps Initiative pairing Arkansas Ag-Producers and Unemployed Guard, Reservists
Rep. Rick Crawford
April 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Trone, Van Hollen UrgeTreasury to Strengthen Paycheck Protection Program in Response to Concerns from Maryland Small Businesses
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 6, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke on the phone w/ Administrator @SBAJovita from @SBAgov about her effort to implement the #CARESAct's #COVID #smallbiz relief. I emphasized the need to help #smallbiz owners and employees who help support communities across South Dakota. #PaycheckProtectionProgram"
Sen. John Thune
April 5, 2020
Senator Collins Announces 1,800+ Maine Small Businesses Have Been Approved for Over $510 Million in PPP Loans
Sen. Susan Collins
April 5, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump could sign an executive order TODAY giving hazard pay to our frontline federal workers hazard pay. These are brave people on the frontlines of this fight. If he doesn't, we'll do everything we can to make sure frontline workers get the hazard pay they deserve."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump could sign an executive order right now to give hazard pay to our frontline federal workers hazard pay If he doesn't, we'll do everything we can to make sure frontline workers get the hazard pay they deserve These are brave people on the frontlines of this fight"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020
Scalise Discusses Implementation of Phase Three Coronavirus Relief
Rep. Steve Scalise
April 4, 2020
Letter to Colleague - Dear Colleague to All Members on Next Steps on CARES Act and CARES 2
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 3, 2020
Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Warner Urges Dept. of Labor to Issue Guidance on Unemployment Benefits for Gig Workers
Sen. Mark Warner
April 3, 2020
Hoyer Statement on March Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "I'm standing with Senator @RonWyden to tell the Department of Labor: You need to move heaven and earth to get the expanded unemployment benefits Congress passed last week into the pockets of people and families who have lost their paychecks through no fault of their own."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "Today's #JobsReport reflects the loss of jobs as the economy shuts down while we work to stop the spread of #coronavirus. Unfortunately, this report doesn't even show the full extent of the economic pain millions of Americans are experiencing."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020
Scott Statement On March Jobs Report
Rep. Bobby Scott
April 3, 2020
Rep. Pressley & Rep. DeLauro Introduce Bicameral Emergency Paid Leave Legislation In Response to Worsening COVID-19 Crisis
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "Applications for #SmallBusiness #COVID relief loans open today. Key info: #PaycheckProtectionProgram loans can be forgiven if used for eligible expenses like paying workers. Details"
Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2020
Whitehouse Office Available to Assist RI Small Business with SBA Loans
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
April 3, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Next Steps on Coronavirus Response
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 3, 2020
Amata Advises Independent And Private Schools Of Options Under Historic CARES Act
Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 3, 2020
Senator Baldwin Calls on State Legislature to Eliminate Waiting Period for Laid-Off Workers Needing Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "We fought to increase unemployment benefits. And we fought to expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to make them available ASAP."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Letter to John P. Pallasch, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training - RELEASE: Members of Arkansas Delegation Ask Labor Department for Clarity on Unemployment for Arkansans
Rep. Rick Crawford, ...
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "Families with dependent children over 16 should receive a $500 direct payment. Many working high school & college students are out of work, just like their parents. I joined @SenTinaSmith to introduce a fix to provide this relief for families."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "America's small businesses are the backbone of our nation, but they face a life-or-death situation in the midst of the #coronavirus. Starting today, small businesses can take part in the #PaycheckProtectionProgram that the #CARESAct established."
Sen. John Barrasso
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats fought to increase unemployment benefits and expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to move heaven and earth to make them available ASAP."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Hoyer Statement on March Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020
Sen. Hawley Outlines Phase 4 Relief Plan: Rehire Workers & Bring Supply Chains Back
Sen. Josh Hawley
April 3, 2020
Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date
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April 8, 2020
Congressman Boyle Applauds Big Win for Jobs in Philly
Rep.Brendan Boyle
April 8, 2020
Medium - Cortez Masto Highlights Resources Available for Nevadans Struggling to Pay Bills During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
April 7, 2020
Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Benefits
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 7, 2020
Statement from Rep. Andy Barr Calling for Expansion of Paycheck Protection Program
Rep.Andy Barr
April 7, 2020
Senate Democrats Unveil COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" Proposal To Provide $25,000 Pay Increase To Essential Workers On Frontline Of Nation's Pandemic Response
Sen.Patty Murray
April 7, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Make Sure Americans Experiencing Homelessness Get Coronavirus Relief Payments
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 7, 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 - Cardin, Schumer, Shaheen, and Small Business Committee Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Reserve a Portion of Paycheck Protection Program Funding for Underserved Borrowers
Sen.Chris Coons, ...
April 7, 2020
Udall, Senate Democrats Unveil COVID-19 "Heroes Fund," $25,000 Proposed Pay Increase to Essential Workers and Tribal Workers on Frontlines of Pandemic Response
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "Not all heroes wear capes, some wear masks and scrubs. These Americans are the true heroes of this pandemic, and we need to make sure they are taken care of. That's why Senate Democrats are fighting for a Heroes Fund."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cardin & Wyden Urge SBA to Ensure Equal Access to Paycheck Protection Program for ESOP-owned Small Businesses
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 7, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rep. Grijalva Leads 41 Members of Congress in Urging Hazard Pay and Protections for Essential Workers to Help Address COVID-19 Impact Disparities
Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
April 7, 2020
Collins, Murphy, Feinstein Announce Bipartisan Bill to Help Peace Corps Volunteers Evacuated Due to COVID-19 Receive Benefits and Serve at Home
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "Doctors, nurses, and essential workers are putting their lives on the line every single day of this fight @SenateDems are proposing a bold, new program to boost premium pay for America's frontline workers We're calling it a "Heroes Fund" because that's who it's for: Our Heroes"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "The #1 goal of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram is to help America's small businesses pay their workers and keep them employed. If we need to increase funding for the program to make that goal achievable for more businesses, that's what we should do."
Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2020
Schumer unveils COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" proposal to provide $25,000 pay increase to essential workers in NY on the front-line of nation's pandemic response; Upstate workers who are leading coronavirus fight would benefit, from nurses to grocery store workers
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Tweet - ". @SBAgov estimates that 5.7 million American jobs have been saved by the #PaycheckProtectionProgram created by the Senate. The first loan was issued only 4 days ago. Let's keep more Americans on the job. If this program needs more funding, there's bipartisan support for that."
Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "A Heroes Fund for essential workers should be a part of the next phase of the Congressional response to coronavirus. No proposal will be complete without addressing the needs of our doctors, nurses, medical workers, truck drivers, grocers, transit workers, and more. Our Heroes."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : The Department of Labor needs to do everything in its power to help states distribute the Unemployment Benefits that Senate Democrats fought for. Americans who have lost their jobs don't have time to wait for a check."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "Even as the CARES Act continues to come online, it is clear that the small-business Paycheck Protection Program will need more funding. Congress needs to act with speed and focus to provide more money for this crucial and bipartisan program."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 7, 2020
McConnell Statement on Additional Funding for Paycheck Protection Program
Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "I will work with Secretary Mnuchin and Leader Schumer and hope to approve further funding for the Paycheck Protection Program by unanimous consent or voice vote during the next scheduled Senate session on Thursday."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 6, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Frequently Asked Questions
Rep.Robert Aderholt
April 6, 2020
Amata Welcomes Labor Department Action On CARES Act Unemployment Benefits
Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 6, 2020
Representative Rick Crawford Announces FARM Corps Initiative pairing Arkansas Ag-Producers and Unemployed Guard, Reservists
Rep.Rick Crawford
April 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Trone, Van Hollen UrgeTreasury to Strengthen Paycheck Protection Program in Response to Concerns from Maryland Small Businesses
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 6, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke on the phone w/ Administrator @SBAJovita from @SBAgov about her effort to implement the #CARESAct's #COVID #smallbiz relief. I emphasized the need to help #smallbiz owners and employees who help support communities across South Dakota. #PaycheckProtectionProgram"
Sen.John Thune
April 5, 2020
Senator Collins Announces 1,800+ Maine Small Businesses Have Been Approved for Over $510 Million in PPP Loans
Sen.Susan Collins
April 5, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump could sign an executive order TODAY giving hazard pay to our frontline federal workers hazard pay. These are brave people on the frontlines of this fight. If he doesn't, we'll do everything we can to make sure frontline workers get the hazard pay they deserve."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump could sign an executive order right now to give hazard pay to our frontline federal workers hazard pay If he doesn't, we'll do everything we can to make sure frontline workers get the hazard pay they deserve These are brave people on the frontlines of this fight"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020
Scalise Discusses Implementation of Phase Three Coronavirus Relief
Rep.Steve Scalise
April 4, 2020
Letter to Colleague - Dear Colleague to All Members on Next Steps on CARES Act and CARES 2
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 3, 2020
Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Warner Urges Dept. of Labor to Issue Guidance on Unemployment Benefits for Gig Workers
Sen.Mark Warner
April 3, 2020
Hoyer Statement on March Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "I'm standing with Senator @RonWyden to tell the Department of Labor: You need to move heaven and earth to get the expanded unemployment benefits Congress passed last week into the pockets of people and families who have lost their paychecks through no fault of their own."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "Today's #JobsReport reflects the loss of jobs as the economy shuts down while we work to stop the spread of #coronavirus. Unfortunately, this report doesn't even show the full extent of the economic pain millions of Americans are experiencing."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020
Scott Statement On March Jobs Report
Rep.Bobby Scott
April 3, 2020
Rep. Pressley & Rep. DeLauro Introduce Bicameral Emergency Paid Leave Legislation In Response to Worsening COVID-19 Crisis
Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "Applications for #SmallBusiness #COVID relief loans open today. Key info: #PaycheckProtectionProgram loans can be forgiven if used for eligible expenses like paying workers. Details"
Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2020
Whitehouse Office Available to Assist RI Small Business with SBA Loans
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
April 3, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Next Steps on Coronavirus Response
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 3, 2020
Amata Advises Independent And Private Schools Of Options Under Historic CARES Act
Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 3, 2020
Senator Baldwin Calls on State Legislature to Eliminate Waiting Period for Laid-Off Workers Needing Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin
Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "We fought to increase unemployment benefits. And we fought to expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to make them available ASAP."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Letter to John P. Pallasch, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training - RELEASE: Members of Arkansas Delegation Ask Labor Department for Clarity on Unemployment for Arkansans
Rep.Rick Crawford, ...
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "Families with dependent children over 16 should receive a $500 direct payment. Many working high school & college students are out of work, just like their parents. I joined @SenTinaSmith to introduce a fix to provide this relief for families."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "America's small businesses are the backbone of our nation, but they face a life-or-death situation in the midst of the #coronavirus. Starting today, small businesses can take part in the #PaycheckProtectionProgram that the #CARESAct established."
Sen.John Barrasso
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats fought to increase unemployment benefits and expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to move heaven and earth to make them available ASAP."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Hoyer Statement on March Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2020
Sen. Hawley Outlines Phase 4 Relief Plan: Rehire Workers & Bring Supply Chains Back
Sen.Josh Hawley
April 3, 2020
Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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