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March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Americans shouldn't have to choose between maintaining their health and exercising their right to vote at the ballot box during this coronavirus pandemic. We must provide states with the resources they need to expand early in-person voting and absentee vote-by-mail options." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We need bold policy ideas to help working families & small businesses during this time of crisis. The American people are counting on us. Here are my priorities for the third coronavirus economic stimulus package:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Small Business Task Forces Unveils $300 Billion Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Susan Collins, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, I spoke with @GovPritzker -- he told me IL is still desperate for testing kits, and we don't have anywhere near the number of tests we'd need to accurately measure the extent of the coronavirus outbreak in IL. That is an unacceptable failure by this Administration." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Rep. Raskin calls for extension of April 15th federal tax filing deadline Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Three more Illinoisans have now passed due to coronavirus, bringing our statewide total to four. My prayers are with their loved ones during this immensely difficult time. Please do everything you can to help protect the health of our community." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We must send immediate relief to hardworking American families. $2,000 in direct cash payments will help people cover expenses and businesses hurting from lack of demand. Let's get it done." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 19, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Peters Supports Governor Whitmer's Call to Federally Fund Use of National Guard to Aid COVID-19 Response Efforts Sen. Gary Peters
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus spreads, people in close quarters at immigration detention facilities are especially vulnerable to infection. @DHSgov must enact protective measures to prioritize the health & safety of migrants & staff immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, Peter Gaynor, Admin. of FEMA - Senator Hawley Asks HHS, FEMA for Plan to Assist Missouri Hospitals During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Josh Hawley
March 19, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill to Require Coronavirus Notification for Public Housing Sen. Ted Budd
March 19, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill to Support Workers Threatened by Coronavirus Sen. Ted Budd
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Raskin urges Pompeo to evacuate stranded Americans abroad Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 19, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on Introducing New Legislation to Suspend SBA Loans for 6 Months, Provide Financial Reprieve to NH Small Businesses Financially Impacted by Coronavirus Sen. Maggie Hassan
March 19, 2020 Cole Applauds President Trump after Announcement of Filling SPR to Capacity Rep. Tom Cole
March 19, 2020 Gottheimer Announces Emergency Resources to Help North Jersey Small Businesses During Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Josh Gottheimer
March 19, 2020 Stanton, Schweikert, Gallego Urge Helping Animals in Crisis Rep. Greg Stanton, ...
March 19, 2020 Chairman Neal Statement on Senate GOP Coronavirus Bill Rep. Richard Neal
March 19, 2020 Congressman Kim Calls for Immediate Use of Defense Production Act Sen. Andy Kim
March 19, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement Condemning Trump Administration for Refusing to Lift Fetal Tissue Ban for COVID-19 Vaccine Research Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 19, 2020 Congressman Kim Announces Self-Quarantine Following Contact with Positive Member of Congress Sen. Andy Kim
March 19, 2020 Senator Hawley Working to Bring Home Internationally Stranded Missourians Sen. Josh Hawley
March 19, 2020 Remarks by President Trump and Vice President Pence in a Video Teleconference with Governors on COVID-19 Sen. Pete Ricketts, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Small businesses & entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. Talked with @ChicagolandCmbr today about the coronavirus pandemic's impact on small businesses & how we can help them & their employees with @SBAgov loans, paid sick leave, & strengthened unemployment insurance." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Big for America's students right now. @PattyMurray , @SenSherrodBrown , @SenWarren , and I are announcing our bold new plan to #CancelStudentDebt for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and provide a minimum $10k payoff for federal student loan borrowers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairman Neal Calls on IRS to Extend Federal Tax Filing Deadline Rep. Richard Neal
March 19, 2020 Pingree, Golden Urge Department of Defense to Extend Deadlines for BIW Rep. Jared Golden, ...
March 18, 2020 Watson Coleman Applauds New Jersey Disaster Declaration Approval with the Small Business Administration Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Reps. Pappas, Kuster Send Letter to Speaker Pelosi Calling for Increased Funding for Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
March 18, 2020 NH Delegation Applauds SBA Administrator's Approval of State Emergency Declaration Request Which will Release Support to Granite State Small Businesses Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
March 18, 2020 Lankford Statement on Senate Passage of Coronavirus Economic Package Sen. James Lankford
March 18, 2020 Wyden Introduces Bill to Hold Off on REAL ID Enforcement During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Ron Wyden
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "There is no place for partisanship in this time of crisis. I hope Sen. McConnell is ready & willing to work with @SenateDems on the 3rd package of coronavirus relief legislation that the Senate will begin working on now that the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act has passed." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need a whole-of-government, all hands on deck approach to addressing the coronavirus pandemic. I spoke w/ @EsperDoD today about the DoD's efforts - including deploying two hospital ships on the East & West coasts - to assist states in need of medical resources & ventilators." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Rep. Slotkin Issues Statement on Automakers' Halt to North American Production Sen. Elissa Slotkin
March 18, 2020 Risch Applauds Decision to Make H-2A Visa Program Essential Sen. Jim Risch
March 18, 2020 Congressman Al Green Applauds Senate Passage of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Measure Rep. Al Green
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need the Senate to act immediately. Americans can't wait." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Congressman Al Green's Congressional Staff Teleworking Until Further Notice to Implement Social Distancing Rep. Al Green
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate finally did what it should've done days ago & passed the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act, offering financial assistance to health care workers & working families & ensuring free coronavirus testing for Americans. Passing this bill was a huge step forward." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to Judy Olsen, Dir. of the Peace Corps - Norton Sends Letter to Peace Corps Director on Assistance to Peace Corps Volunteers Compelled to Return Because of the Coronavirus Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 18, 2020 Brownley Update on Coronavirus Exposure Rep. Julia Brownley
March 18, 2020 Sen. Cramer Statement on Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Sen. Kevin Cramer
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Ron Wyden
March 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @alzassociation provides critical funding towards medical research & our nation's caregivers. This pandemic will undoubtedly impact nonprofits, & during my call with @alzassociation CEO Harry Johns, I reiterated that I won't forget about these organizations during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "America is in a health & economic crisis, & Congress has a responsibility to provide relief to those impacted. Today, we passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. https://bit.ly/2IZGhO2" Sen. John Barrasso
March 18, 2020 Davids Statement on Coronavirus Test Reductions in Johnson County Rep. Sharice Davids
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to hear President Trump will be invoking his DPA authority, as @SenateDems called on him to do yesterday. Hopefully he will use this authority to get much-needed health care supplies to states with shortages, like Illinois, who are struggling to contain this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The economy is hurt by everything we are doing to protect public health. To get a healthy, robust economy back, we have to get the #coronavirus threat behind us. The quickest way to do that is by taking the proper steps today to prevent any further spread of the illness." Sen. John Barrasso
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Merkley, Colleagues Raise Alarm in New Letter to Secretary Pompeo Amid Surge of Americans Stranded Abroad by Coronavirus Sen. Chris Coons, ...
Date Title Politician
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Americans shouldn't have to choose between maintaining their health and exercising their right to vote at the ballot box during this coronavirus pandemic. We must provide states with the resources they need to expand early in-person voting and absentee vote-by-mail options." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We need bold policy ideas to help working families & small businesses during this time of crisis. The American people are counting on us. Here are my priorities for the third coronavirus economic stimulus package:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Small Business Task Forces Unveils $300 Billion Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Susan Collins, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, I spoke with @GovPritzker -- he told me IL is still desperate for testing kits, and we don't have anywhere near the number of tests we'd need to accurately measure the extent of the coronavirus outbreak in IL. That is an unacceptable failure by this Administration." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Rep. Raskin calls for extension of April 15th federal tax filing deadline Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Three more Illinoisans have now passed due to coronavirus, bringing our statewide total to four. My prayers are with their loved ones during this immensely difficult time. Please do everything you can to help protect the health of our community." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We must send immediate relief to hardworking American families. $2,000 in direct cash payments will help people cover expenses and businesses hurting from lack of demand. Let's get it done." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 19, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Peters Supports Governor Whitmer's Call to Federally Fund Use of National Guard to Aid COVID-19 Response Efforts Sen.Gary Peters
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus spreads, people in close quarters at immigration detention facilities are especially vulnerable to infection. @DHSgov must enact protective measures to prioritize the health & safety of migrants & staff immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, Peter Gaynor, Admin. of FEMA - Senator Hawley Asks HHS, FEMA for Plan to Assist Missouri Hospitals During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Josh Hawley
March 19, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill to Require Coronavirus Notification for Public Housing Sen.Ted Budd
March 19, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill to Support Workers Threatened by Coronavirus Sen.Ted Budd
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Raskin urges Pompeo to evacuate stranded Americans abroad Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 19, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on Introducing New Legislation to Suspend SBA Loans for 6 Months, Provide Financial Reprieve to NH Small Businesses Financially Impacted by Coronavirus Sen.Maggie Hassan
March 19, 2020 Cole Applauds President Trump after Announcement of Filling SPR to Capacity Rep.Tom Cole
March 19, 2020 Gottheimer Announces Emergency Resources to Help North Jersey Small Businesses During Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Josh Gottheimer
March 19, 2020 Stanton, Schweikert, Gallego Urge Helping Animals in Crisis Rep.Greg Stanton, ...
March 19, 2020 Chairman Neal Statement on Senate GOP Coronavirus Bill Rep.Richard Neal
March 19, 2020 Congressman Kim Calls for Immediate Use of Defense Production Act Sen.Andy Kim
March 19, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement Condemning Trump Administration for Refusing to Lift Fetal Tissue Ban for COVID-19 Vaccine Research Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 19, 2020 Congressman Kim Announces Self-Quarantine Following Contact with Positive Member of Congress Sen.Andy Kim
March 19, 2020 Senator Hawley Working to Bring Home Internationally Stranded Missourians Sen.Josh Hawley
March 19, 2020 Remarks by President Trump and Vice President Pence in a Video Teleconference with Governors on COVID-19 Sen.Pete Ricketts, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Small businesses & entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. Talked with @ChicagolandCmbr today about the coronavirus pandemic's impact on small businesses & how we can help them & their employees with @SBAgov loans, paid sick leave, & strengthened unemployment insurance." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Big for America's students right now. @PattyMurray , @SenSherrodBrown , @SenWarren , and I are announcing our bold new plan to #CancelStudentDebt for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and provide a minimum $10k payoff for federal student loan borrowers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairman Neal Calls on IRS to Extend Federal Tax Filing Deadline Rep.Richard Neal
March 19, 2020 Pingree, Golden Urge Department of Defense to Extend Deadlines for BIW Rep.Jared Golden, ...
March 18, 2020 Watson Coleman Applauds New Jersey Disaster Declaration Approval with the Small Business Administration Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Reps. Pappas, Kuster Send Letter to Speaker Pelosi Calling for Increased Funding for Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
March 18, 2020 NH Delegation Applauds SBA Administrator's Approval of State Emergency Declaration Request Which will Release Support to Granite State Small Businesses Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
March 18, 2020 Lankford Statement on Senate Passage of Coronavirus Economic Package Sen.James Lankford
March 18, 2020 Wyden Introduces Bill to Hold Off on REAL ID Enforcement During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Ron Wyden
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "There is no place for partisanship in this time of crisis. I hope Sen. McConnell is ready & willing to work with @SenateDems on the 3rd package of coronavirus relief legislation that the Senate will begin working on now that the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act has passed." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need a whole-of-government, all hands on deck approach to addressing the coronavirus pandemic. I spoke w/ @EsperDoD today about the DoD's efforts - including deploying two hospital ships on the East & West coasts - to assist states in need of medical resources & ventilators." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Rep. Slotkin Issues Statement on Automakers' Halt to North American Production Sen.Elissa Slotkin
March 18, 2020 Risch Applauds Decision to Make H-2A Visa Program Essential Sen.Jim Risch
March 18, 2020 Congressman Al Green Applauds Senate Passage of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Measure Rep.Al Green
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need the Senate to act immediately. Americans can't wait." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2020 Congressman Al Green's Congressional Staff Teleworking Until Further Notice to Implement Social Distancing Rep.Al Green
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate finally did what it should've done days ago & passed the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act, offering financial assistance to health care workers & working families & ensuring free coronavirus testing for Americans. Passing this bill was a huge step forward." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Letter to Judy Olsen, Dir. of the Peace Corps - Norton Sends Letter to Peace Corps Director on Assistance to Peace Corps Volunteers Compelled to Return Because of the Coronavirus Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 18, 2020 Brownley Update on Coronavirus Exposure Rep.Julia Brownley
March 18, 2020 Sen. Cramer Statement on Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Sen.Kevin Cramer
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Ron Wyden
March 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @alzassociation provides critical funding towards medical research & our nation's caregivers. This pandemic will undoubtedly impact nonprofits, & during my call with @alzassociation CEO Harry Johns, I reiterated that I won't forget about these organizations during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "America is in a health & economic crisis, & Congress has a responsibility to provide relief to those impacted. Today, we passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. https://bit.ly/2IZGhO2" Sen.John Barrasso
March 18, 2020 Davids Statement on Coronavirus Test Reductions in Johnson County Rep.Sharice Davids
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to hear President Trump will be invoking his DPA authority, as @SenateDems called on him to do yesterday. Hopefully he will use this authority to get much-needed health care supplies to states with shortages, like Illinois, who are struggling to contain this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The economy is hurt by everything we are doing to protect public health. To get a healthy, robust economy back, we have to get the #coronavirus threat behind us. The quickest way to do that is by taking the proper steps today to prevent any further spread of the illness." Sen.John Barrasso
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Merkley, Colleagues Raise Alarm in New Letter to Secretary Pompeo Amid Surge of Americans Stranded Abroad by Coronavirus Sen.Chris Coons, ...
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