| April 3, 2020
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New Jersey to Receive $1.7B in CARES Act Emergency Funding to Shore Up Mass Transit
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Rep. Chris Smith
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| April 3, 2020
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Schumer successfully demands IRS send emergency $$$ to NY seniors & most vulnerable on Social Security without requiring bureaucratic paperwork; following Schumer's call, IRS reverses course & streamlines money to NY seniors
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the United States Forest Service - Daines Urges Forest Service to Provide Relief to Outdoor Recreation Industry Impacted by Coronavirus
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Whether it's LTC Vindman, Captain Crozier, or Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson: President Trump fires people for telling the truth."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Democratic Health Leaders Call on Trump Administration to Help Struggling Americans and Create Special Health Care Enrollment Period
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, M.P.H and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Daines Urges HHS, CMS to Protect Montana Medicare Beneficiaries During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Harris, Hirono, Chu, Grijalva, Correa Introduce Legislation to Provide Critical Assistance to Vulnerable Communities Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Ryan Lilly, MPA for the Veterans Integrated Service Network - Warren, Markey, Neal, Pressley Address Disturbing Reports of Veteran Deaths at Massachusetts Soldiers' Homes
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $147 Million To Support Community Services In Illinois As Part Of COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Walberg Encourages Small Businesses to Apply for New Emergency Relief
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Rep. Tim Walberg
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| April 3, 2020
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Wicker Commends Navy Plan to Accelerate Shipbuilding Contract Award for Mississippi Shipyard
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Daines: Keep Montana Ports of Entry Open During Coronavirus Pandemic for Montana Ag, Trade
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Our routines and daily lives may be changing, but our sense of community and togetherness doesn't have to. A little perspective on how staying home is the best way to show support for your community:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Linda Koch, President and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association, Kraig Lounsberry, President of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois, and to Tom Kane, President and CEO of the Illinois Credit Union League - Durbin To Illinois Banks And Credit Unions: Participate In SBA Loan Program To Help Small Businesses
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Neal, Takano, Davis Urge Treasury and IRS to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Affairs Recipients
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Hawley, Cotton, Curtis, Gallagher Introduce Li Wenliang Global Public Health Accountability Act
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Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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USA Today - Here's how to safely reopen America when coronavirus pandemic wanes
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Lives are at stake--America can't rely on a patchwork of uncoordinated voluntary efforts on critical medical equipment I urge Pres. Trump to appoint a senior military officer with a long resume in logistics to lead gov-wide production & distribution of critical medical equipment"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 3, 2020
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Reps. Ilhan Omar and Deb Haaland Introduce Bill to Suspend School Meal Debt During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Fran Horowitz, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Emanuel Chirico, CEO of PVH Corp., Morris Coldfarb, CEO of DKNY, Gary Muto, CEO of Dress Barn, Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc., Richard Hayne, CEO of Urban Outfitters, Inc., Sonia Syngal, CEO of Gap, Inc., H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of General Electric, Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, LLC, Carlos Alberini, CEO of Guess, Enrique Lores, President and CEO of HP Inc., Doug Williams, CEO of Hart Schaffner Marx, Jill Soltau, CEO of JCPenney Company, Inc., Jan Singer, CEO of J.Crew Group, Inc., Michelle Gass, CEO of Kohl's, Charles Bergh, CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., Steve Smith, President & CEO of L.L.Bean, Jeff Gennette, Chairman & CEO of Macy's, Inc., Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, Jamie Salter, CEO of Authentic Brands Group, LLC, John Donahoe, CEO of Nike, Inc., Rose Marcario, CEO of Patagonia, Inc., Patrice Louvet, President & CEO of Ralph Lauren Corporation, Robert Greenberg, Founder & CEO of Skechers USA, Inc., Brian Cornell, Chairman & CEO of Target Corporation, Steve Rendle, Chairman, President & CEO of VF Corporation, Jeff Bezos, Chairman, President, & CEO of Amazon, Jay Schottenstein, Chairman & CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., Claudio Del Vecchio Chairman & CEO of Brooks Brothers Group, Inc., Michael D. Casey, CEO of Carter's, Inc., Chuck Robbins, Chairman & CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc., Walter Craig Jelinek, CEO of Costco, Michael Dell, Chairman & CEO of Dell Technologies Inc., John Mehas CEO of Victoria's Secret, and to Doug McMillon, President & CEO of Walmart Inc. - Rep. Omar Leads Letter to CEOs, including Apple, Amazon, and Google, Condemning the Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 UPDATE: South Dakota received pallets of supplies this week from the National Strategic Stockpile and will be getting a number of the @AbbottNews rapid testing machines soon. These tools will go a long way in helping our state prepare to fight coronavirus."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple - Rep. Omar Leads Letter to CEOs, including Apple, Amazon, and Google, Condemning the Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Stauber Announces Loans for Small Businesses Are Now Available Through Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Pete Stauber
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "#JobsReport confirms #COVID is hitting American workers & small biz hard. Many businesses are shutting down at no fault of their own, making it hard to pay workers. #SmallBiz relief loans enacted by Congress are now available. Info"
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 3, 2020
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Governor Mills & Maine Congressional Delegation Renew Call for Defense Department to Protect Workers' Health at BIW & Other Defense Contractors In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Daines Announces Expanded SNAP Benefits for Montana Families During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 3, 2020
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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"
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 3, 2020
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Meng Helps to Introduce Legislation Seeking to Provide Coronavirus Relief Payments to Millions of Immigrants
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 3, 2020
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Wyden, Merkley, Udall Urge Interior Department to Halt Policy Actions Unrelated to COVID-19
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Tlaib, Dingell Urge Federal Response to Assist Residents Facing Water Shutoffs
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Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Following President Trump's Comments, Dingell & Jayapal Urge Trump to Immediately Expand Medicare & Medicaid to Cover Uninsured Americans
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Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Michael Atkinson is a man of integrity who has served our nation for almost two decades. Being fired for having the courage to speak truth to power makes him a patriot."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Great idea to help South Dakotans remain connected while normal life patterns are disrupted by #coronavirus. #TogetherWhileApart"
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 3, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on Firing of Intelligence Community Inspector General
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Durbin Joins AJC To Speak Out Against Chinese & Asian American Discrimination During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "We all must do our part to stand up to hate & discrimination. That includes holding our leaders accountable when they contribute to this growing threat - which is why I have repeatedly called on Pres. Trump to stop using careless, insensitive terms when discussing this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans are closely tracking the implementation of our historic CARES Act as the Administration puts it into effect for the American people. We are committed to supporting American workers, families, and small businesses as our nation confronts this historic emergency."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Gov Reynolds' message to Iowans is clear STAY AT HOME AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE/wash ur hands/social distance/essential errands only/work from home if you can/isolate if youre sick/enjoy outdoor activities responsibly & impt THANK U to all essential workers for ur tireless efforts!"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 3, 2020
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Rep. Pressley & Rep. DeLauro Introduce Bicameral Emergency Paid Leave Legislation In Response to Worsening COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "The most important thing that we can do for our nation's small businesses & their employees is to provide them resources to weather this storm. That's exactly why the Senate wrote and passed the CARES Act. https://bit.ly/2wfg0Zg"
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine, Department of Defense Office of Inspector General - Bennet, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak and Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier Of Command
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "The direct payments in the CARES Act can & should include all dependents -- 17 & 18 year olds, college students, and other dependent adults."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Huizenga Introduces HEROES Act in Support of First Responders and Medical Professionals Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Bill Huizenga
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| April 3, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Pascrell Leads Full New Jersey House Delegation Demanding Middle Class Tax Relief
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Sen. Andy Kim, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "As we battle #COVID19, federal agencies should not take any action that could exacerbate underlying conditions -- like asthma, lung disease, or heart disease -- that would leave people at greater risk. Joining @SenMarkey in urging the EPA to ensure that happens:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Just had a #COVID19Pandemic update call with Dr. Fauci, @StevenMnuchin1 , and others in the admin. They're confident that Americans staying at home & #SocialDistancing are having a positive effect. Even if it's inconvenient, your actions will make a difference as we combat #COVID."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 2, 2020
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NH Delegation Announces $11.7 Million From New COVID-19 Law to Help NH's Vulnerable Homeless Population & Provide Support to Community Health Facilities, Food Banks and Other Community Services
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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After securing $100 billion Marshall Plan for health care in emergency package, Schumer, in direct call to HHS Secretary Alex Azar, demands immediate guidance for program & release of desperately needed funds to Upstate New York hospitals & community health centers on the frontlines of combatting coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 2, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Funds To Combat COVID-19 In North Dakota
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Hey, parents. Since many of you have added "teacher" to your list of titles during this isolation period, I recorded a 10-minute lesson for elementary and middle school students about the U.S. Senate. Check it out"
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 2, 2020
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Hoeven Statement After Speaking With Saudi Ambassador On Ending Global Oil Price War
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 2, 2020
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Larson Announces $7.3 Million in COVID-19 Relief HUD Funding to Help Low-Income Americans
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Rep. John Larson
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| April 2, 2020
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After Larson Request, Treasury to Allow Social Security Beneficiaries Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments Automatically
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Rep. John Larson
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| April 2, 2020
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Congressman Neguse Works to Ensure Students Can Receive CARES Act Coronavirus Rebates
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| April 2, 2020
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Congressman Neguse Calls for Future COVID-19 Relief Packages to Include Direct Funding for Small Localities
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Precention, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. McNerney presses Trump Administration on COVID-19 response for homeless population
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative, and Terry Branstad, US Ambassador to China - Spanberger Urges Administration to Immediately Suspend Tariffs on Medical Supplies & Personal Protective Equipment Amid COVID-19
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Rep. Sharice Davids, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Courtney Announces More Than $1 Million New Federal Funding To Support COVID-19 Response Efforts In New London And Norwich
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Rep. Joe Courtney
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - 60+ bipartisan members urge DHS and HHS to provide PPE for childcare providers
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Sen. Ruben Gallego, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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DeLauro Releases Video on Assistance for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| April 2, 2020
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Crow Statement on the Dismissal of U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt Captain
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Rep. Jason Crow
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| April 2, 2020
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Rep. Crow Applauds Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020
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Rep. Jason Crow
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James McHenry, Dir. of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - DeLauro, Murray Urge Trump Administration to Ensure Unaccompanied Minors are Properly Cared for During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Rear Admiral John Polowczyk, Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force Lead for the Federal Emergency Management Agency - DeLauro Urges Trump Administration to Spend Congressionally-Appropriated Funds on Increased Production of PPE, Medical Equipment
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Congresswoman Escobar Leads Letter Urging DoD to Halt Border Wall Construction and Other Non-essential Projects During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Oversight Republicans ask for answers on U.S. efforts to combat Chinese coronavirus propaganda
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Rep. Michael Cloud, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Urges Administration to Provide COVID-19 Response Direct Payments to Families with Newborns
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, and the Hon. Ruth Hughs, Secretary of State-Elections Division - Congressman Gonzalez and Texas Democratic Delegation Urge Governor Abbott and Secretary of State Hughs to Implement Statewide No-Excuse Vote-By-Mail Program
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Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Brenda Burman, Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation - Thompson Applauds Decision to Close Public Facilities at Lake Berryessa
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Rep. Mike Thompson
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| April 2, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Calls on Governor Abbott to Exercise Uniformity and Issue Shelter-In-Place Measure Immediately
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Huffman leads bipartisan request for full IDEA funding
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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