Public Statements

Limit results to:

Date Range

Keyword Search

Search string must be longer than 3 characters.

results per page:
Date Title Politician
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect in our federal prisons. I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the most vulnerable inmates to be released to home confinement. The Trump Administration must take this threat more seriously before it's too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on so many working class families across America. In the 3rd coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Dems increased unemployment benefits for 4 months & expanded unemployment insurance to self-employed & gig economy workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to all the first responders out there helping keep people safe -- and giving out good advice -- during these difficult and unprecedented times." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see Illinoisans helping families across the country find creative ways to engage with their community & save lives while still following social distancing guidelines." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to announce that IL Community Health Centers received $3.6M in federal funds that I fought to secure. CHCs are a critical resource for millions of vulnerable Americans. With this funding, CHCs can continue treating their regular patients..." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Today @SenDuckworth & I urged Pres. Trump to approve @GovPritzker 's request for a major disaster declaration for Illinois due to the severity of this ongoing public health crisis. The pandemic's magnitude reaches beyond the capabilities of state & local governments." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Shaheen Statement on Bipartisan Agreement on Coronavirus Economic Response Legislation Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
March 25, 2020 Chairman Risch Statement on Bob Levinson Sen. Jim Risch
March 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Why Aren't You Utilizing the Full Defense Production Act? Asks Senator Markey of FEMA Sen. Ed Markey
March 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) Discusses Jump In Michigan's Coronavirus Cases And Deaths, Concerns Over Treatment, Hospitals Nearing Their Limit Sen. Elissa Slotkin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We have a bipartisan agreement to address this public health and economic crisis It is not a moment of celebration but one of necessity We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus and to put people and workers first The agreement now reflects those priorities" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Chairman Risch Speaks with Ambassador de Zela Regarding Evacuation of Americans in Peru Sen. Jim Risch
March 25, 2020 Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to dramatically expand unemployment insurance to cover so many more Americans in this crisis We fought to ensure people & workers are protected whether they work for businesses small, medium, large, whether they're self-employed or gig workers" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats struck with the White House to improve the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the health care sector and working families. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge President Trump To Support State's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020 A personal message from your Congressman Rep. Brian Babin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Hugo de Zela, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Peru to the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Fights for Constituents Stuck in Peru During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "There are millions of Americans watching us right now, separated from friends & family, unsure when the time will come when life may return to normal. Let us tell them help is on the way. That they are not alone. That this country, this Senate, this government, is here for them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for our healthcare system We fought to save jobs, millions of small businesses, millions of aviation jobs, more We fought to ensure Americans who lost jobs will be able to pay rent, mortgages, food because of the greatest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Rep. Cuellar Announces $72,034 for Atascosa Health Center's Efforts to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Henry Cuellar
March 25, 2020 Wyden Announces Retention Credit To Keep Workers On The Job Sen. Ron Wyden
March 25, 2020 Curtis introduces bill to increase public health crisis global awareness Sen. John Curtis
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for more than $150 billion for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100 billion fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "To Americans across the country, help is on the way. Because we fought to make this bill better: It puts people and workers first, not corporations. It gives more money to our healthcare system, to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for urgent help for small business. My dad was a small businessman, an exterminator. I know how small business people worry and suffer. We wanted to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Scott, Sasse, Graham Demand Immediate Fix to Life-Threatening Drafting Error in Emergency Bill Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 25, 2020 Thompson Statement on Newly Released Coronavirus Relief Package Rep. Mike Thompson
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Because Democrats insisted on these changes, the assistance to people, workers in businesses small, medium, large, the self-employed, freelancers, or gig workers is not just a one-shot deal, but a paycheck that will go on for as long as the crisis lasts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "To the American people: Help is on the way." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to put people and workers first. We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus. The agreement now reflects those priorities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Senate Passes Additional Coronavirus Relief Package with Fischer's Support Sen. Deb Fischer
March 25, 2020 McSally Backs Resolution to Investigate the Chinese Communist Party's Coronavirus Cover-Up Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for more than more than $150B for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100B fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19 Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Just-passed Senate bill takes meaningful steps to: -help stabilize an uneasy economy -provide significant resources to support states -support health care workers on the frontlines fighting this pandemic I hope the House acts quickly to pass this crucial relief bill." Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2020 With Senate passage of "Corona 3" emergency legislation, Schumer delivers $40 billion+ to New York & its citizens; senator says final deal puts workers & families first, while supporting public health efforts & institutions vital to combating the virus Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Adams Sends Letters to President Trump Calling for a Major Disaster Declaration in North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams, ...
March 24, 2020 Dingell-led Provisions Included in House Democrats' Third Coronavirus Response Bill Rep. Debbie Dingell
March 24, 2020 Reps. Tim Ryan & Elissa Slotkin Announce Legislation Requiring Federal Government to Take Over Medical Supply Chain Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
March 24, 2020 Rep. Meeks Issues Policy Plan for the Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Gregory Meeks
March 24, 2020 The Island Now - From the Desk of Congressman Tom Suozzi: Be prepared not scared Rep. Tom Suozzi
March 24, 2020 Congressman Neguse Supports Effort to Waive Repatriation Fees for Coloradans Stuck Abroad Rep. Joe Neguse
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We have made our standard on the Democratic side to ensure that we measure every proposal for economic recovery on how it will impact the workers and working families of America. Not what it does in the boardroom, but what it does in the family room." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect in our federal prisons. I led a bipartisan group of Senators calling for the most vulnerable inmates to be released to home confinement. The Trump Administration must take this threat more seriously before it's too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on so many working class families across America. In the 3rd coronavirus stimulus package, Senate Dems increased unemployment benefits for 4 months & expanded unemployment insurance to self-employed & gig economy workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to all the first responders out there helping keep people safe -- and giving out good advice -- during these difficult and unprecedented times." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see Illinoisans helping families across the country find creative ways to engage with their community & save lives while still following social distancing guidelines." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to announce that IL Community Health Centers received $3.6M in federal funds that I fought to secure. CHCs are a critical resource for millions of vulnerable Americans. With this funding, CHCs can continue treating their regular patients..." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Today @SenDuckworth & I urged Pres. Trump to approve @GovPritzker 's request for a major disaster declaration for Illinois due to the severity of this ongoing public health crisis. The pandemic's magnitude reaches beyond the capabilities of state & local governments." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Shaheen Statement on Bipartisan Agreement on Coronavirus Economic Response Legislation Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
March 25, 2020 Chairman Risch Statement on Bob Levinson Sen.Jim Risch
March 25, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Military Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Why Aren't You Utilizing the Full Defense Production Act? Asks Senator Markey of FEMA Sen.Ed Markey
March 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) Discusses Jump In Michigan's Coronavirus Cases And Deaths, Concerns Over Treatment, Hospitals Nearing Their Limit Sen.Elissa Slotkin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We have a bipartisan agreement to address this public health and economic crisis It is not a moment of celebration but one of necessity We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus and to put people and workers first The agreement now reflects those priorities" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Chairman Risch Speaks with Ambassador de Zela Regarding Evacuation of Americans in Peru Sen.Jim Risch
March 25, 2020 Durbin Highlights Improvements Senate Democrats Secured In Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to dramatically expand unemployment insurance to cover so many more Americans in this crisis We fought to ensure people & workers are protected whether they work for businesses small, medium, large, whether they're self-employed or gig workers" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats struck with the White House to improve the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the health care sector and working families. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Urge President Trump To Support State's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois needs more testing. We need more protective equipment for health care workers & ventilators for patients. Hospitals are almost at capacity. The President must use every authority at his disposal to help out states who are struggling. There's no excuse for inaction." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3.6 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Respond To COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2020 A personal message from your Congressman Rep.Brian Babin
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Hugo de Zela, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Peru to the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Fights for Constituents Stuck in Peru During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "There are millions of Americans watching us right now, separated from friends & family, unsure when the time will come when life may return to normal. Let us tell them help is on the way. That they are not alone. That this country, this Senate, this government, is here for them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for our healthcare system We fought to save jobs, millions of small businesses, millions of aviation jobs, more We fought to ensure Americans who lost jobs will be able to pay rent, mortgages, food because of the greatest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Rep. Cuellar Announces $72,034 for Atascosa Health Center's Efforts to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Henry Cuellar
March 25, 2020 Wyden Announces Retention Credit To Keep Workers On The Job Sen.Ron Wyden
March 25, 2020 Curtis introduces bill to increase public health crisis global awareness Sen.John Curtis
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for more than $150 billion for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100 billion fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "To Americans across the country, help is on the way. Because we fought to make this bill better: It puts people and workers first, not corporations. It gives more money to our healthcare system, to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for urgent help for small business. My dad was a small businessman, an exterminator. I know how small business people worry and suffer. We wanted to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Scott, Sasse, Graham Demand Immediate Fix to Life-Threatening Drafting Error in Emergency Bill Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 25, 2020 Thompson Statement on Newly Released Coronavirus Relief Package Rep.Mike Thompson
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Because Democrats insisted on these changes, the assistance to people, workers in businesses small, medium, large, the self-employed, freelancers, or gig workers is not just a one-shot deal, but a paycheck that will go on for as long as the crisis lasts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "To the American people: Help is on the way." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to put people and workers first. We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus. The agreement now reflects those priorities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must continue placing our trust in our nation's public health experts. Our decisions cannot be guided by politics. And we certainly cannot base our decisions on how the President feels on a particular day. Let's stick together and conquer this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Senate Passes Additional Coronavirus Relief Package with Fischer's Support Sen.Deb Fischer
March 25, 2020 McSally Backs Resolution to Investigate the Chinese Communist Party's Coronavirus Cover-Up Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for more than more than $150B for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100B fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19 Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Just-passed Senate bill takes meaningful steps to: -help stabilize an uneasy economy -provide significant resources to support states -support health care workers on the frontlines fighting this pandemic I hope the House acts quickly to pass this crucial relief bill." Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2020 With Senate passage of "Corona 3" emergency legislation, Schumer delivers $40 billion+ to New York & its citizens; senator says final deal puts workers & families first, while supporting public health efforts & institutions vital to combating the virus Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Adams Sends Letters to President Trump Calling for a Major Disaster Declaration in North Carolina Rep.Alma Adams, ...
March 24, 2020 Dingell-led Provisions Included in House Democrats' Third Coronavirus Response Bill Rep.Debbie Dingell
March 24, 2020 Reps. Tim Ryan & Elissa Slotkin Announce Legislation Requiring Federal Government to Take Over Medical Supply Chain Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
March 24, 2020 Rep. Meeks Issues Policy Plan for the Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Gregory Meeks
March 24, 2020 The Island Now - From the Desk of Congressman Tom Suozzi: Be prepared not scared Rep.Tom Suozzi
March 24, 2020 Congressman Neguse Supports Effort to Waive Repatriation Fees for Coloradans Stuck Abroad Rep.Joe Neguse
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We have made our standard on the Democratic side to ensure that we measure every proposal for economic recovery on how it will impact the workers and working families of America. Not what it does in the boardroom, but what it does in the family room." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune Sen.John Thune
arrow_upward