| July 16, 2020
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Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 16, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $800,000 to Support Howard County Firefighters
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Thompson, Welch, Johnson, Schweikert, Matsui Introduce the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act
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Rep. David Schweikert, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Rep. Ted Budd Introduces Bill To Explore TSA Temperature Checks
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Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color
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Sen. Mark Warner, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Stanton Secures Arizona Priorities in Water Resources Development Act
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Rep. Greg Stanton
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| July 16, 2020
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Rep. Schrier Secures Appropriations Funding to Support Farmers, Children, Firefighters
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| July 16, 2020
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Ways and Means Republicans Introduce Bills to Help Americans Return Safely to a Healthy Workplace
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Rep. David Schweikert, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Torres Adds Appropriations Provision Reinstating White House Pandemic Office
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Rep. Norma Torres
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump strategy on record breaking #COVID19 infections and fatalities in the U.S.: silence Dr. Fauci and conceal medical data from the CDC. A pitiful strategy to mislead the American people."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Cortez Masto Hosts Discussion with Northern Nevada's Special Events Industry Leaders Navigating the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| July 16, 2020
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Peters Announces Support for Child Care is Essential Act, Pushes for Funding for Child Care Centers as Part of Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| July 16, 2020
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Duckworth Meets with Residents, Local Leaders About Ongoing Environmental Justice Issues in Centreville
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar - Maryland Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Extend COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Allow Critical Federal Aid to Continue Flowing to States
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to CEO of Whole Foods John Mackey, CEO of Wegmans Food Markets Colleen Wegman, CEO of Walmart Doug McMillon, Chairman and CEO of Trader Joe's Dan Bane, CEO of Sprouts Jack Sinclair, President and CEO of Smart & Final Stores Dave Hirz, Chairman & CEO of Schnuck Markets Todd Schnuck, CEO of Publix Super Markets Todd Jones, President and CEO of Meijer Rick Keyes, Chairman and CEO of the Kroger Company Rodney McMullen, President & CEO of Dierbergs Markets Greg Dierberg, CEO of Costco Craig Jelinek, CEO of Aldi Jason Hart, President and CEO of Albertsons Vivek Sankaran, and CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA Kevin Holt - Senators Sherrod Brown and Elizabeth Warren Call on Top 15 Grocery CEOs to Extend COVID-19 Hazard Pay for All Frontline Workers
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction - Chair Huffman Seeks Answers on NOAA's Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jared Huffman
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - NH Delegation Calls on Trump Administration to Extend NH National Guard Support for COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Cardin, Van Hollen, Harris Announce More Than $4,500 to Support Elkton First Responders
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with IL reps of veterans service organizations yesterday about ensuring that our veterans have continued access to medical care, VA benefits, and other important resources during the #COVID19 crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Niagara Falls Leaders Detail Plans to Implement Over $1.69 Million in Federal Funds to Respond to And Prevent Covid
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 16, 2020
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Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 16, 2020
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Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $3.1 Million for Maine Environmental Priorities
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 16, 2020
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As Overdoses Increase, Shaheen is Briefed on Safe Stations Program's New Community Response Unit during Visit to Manchester Central Fire Station
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| July 16, 2020
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Gosar, Stanton Continue to Fight for Victims of Radiation Exposure; Push Justice for Downwinders Amendment in NDAA
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Rep. Greg Stanton, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Shaheen Encouraged by Federal Agreement to Boost Domestic Vaccine Delivery With NH Contribution
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Wyden Calls on Trump Budget Office to Establish Comprehensive Database to Track Grants and Loans to Health Providers
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "You cannot sweep this under the rug. You cannot hide the facts. More than 130,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. President Trump: Get to work fighting this virus, and stop trying to undermine public health experts."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $150K In FEMA Funding For Firefighters
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Allred, Johnson, Veasey Urge Administration to Provide Testing Supplies to Dallas County to Help End Delays in Results
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Rep. Marc Veasey, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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McCaul Statement on Russian Cyber-Attacks on COVID-19 Research Centers
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Rep. Michael McCaul
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| July 16, 2020
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House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation Holds Briefing on Biosecurity
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Rep. Ami Bera, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Scalise: We Must Tackle the Challenge of Safely Reopening Schools
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| July 16, 2020
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Murphy Visits Sturgeon City in Jacksonville
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Rep. Greg Murphy
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Gillibrand Requests $3.9 Billion In Federal Funding For MTA, Additional Measures For Port Authority To Cover $3 Billion In Lost Revenues
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 16, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Funding to North Dakota Department of Health
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| July 16, 2020
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Chairman Lynch And Rep. Green Fight For Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Veterans With NDAA Floor Amendment
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Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Schumer: As the pandemic continues to impact the Adirondack - Capital Region economy, small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; flanked by Albany & Warren County business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Hudson Valley schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Orange County school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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Reps. Pressley, Garcia Introduce Lead Abatement for Families Act to Remove Lead Pipes from Public and Subsidized Housing
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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TURNER Supports Montgomery County's Effort to Use $10M in CARES Act Relief on Mortgages & Rent
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Rep. Mike Turner
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer reveals: After months of fighting pandemic on the frontlines Putnam hospital strapped for cash & overlooked by Feds for millions in critical recovery $$$ for PPE, testing, & more due to bureaucratic guidelines; Schumer calls on Feds to immediately give Putnam hospital their fair share
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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New Jersey House Members Applaud Federal Bipartisan Investment to Local Food Bank Serving Sussex, Warren Counties During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Rep. Pressley's Statement on Trump Administration Guidance on COVID-19 Data Collection
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley
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| July 16, 2020
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Schatz Statement On New CMS Data On Telehealth Use During Pandemic
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| July 16, 2020
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Davids Backs Emergency Funding Bill to Save USCIS Jobs in Kansas City
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Committee Leaders Demand Trump Administration Develop Plan to Respond to Natural Disasters in Midst of COVID-19
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Murray on Trump Administration's New Demographic Data Report: "We Still Aren't Even Close to Having the Full Picture"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 15, 2020
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McGovern, Kildee Introduce New Legislation to Protect Firefighters from Toxic PFAS Chemicals
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Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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McGovern Announces Over $118,000 for Second District Fire Departments
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Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Scalise, Heat Co-Chairs Applaud Trump Administration's Final Rule Modernizing Nepa
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to Andrew R. Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Markey and Congresswoman Pressley Call for Rapid Deployment of More Air Monitors in Chelsea
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Trahan Shows Support for Local Farmers
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Rep. Lori Trahan
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| July 15, 2020
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Graves Statement on the Administration's Final Rule to Modernize NEPA Regulations
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Rep. Sam Graves
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| July 15, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Weakening Environmental Protections
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 15, 2020
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Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds, Western NY schools might not be able to safely reopen; mounting costs, such as PPE and internet connectivity, could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for WNY school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 15, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Applauds President Trump's Final NEPA Rule, Calls for Infrastructure Reform
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| July 15, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Hospital Data Reporting
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| July 15, 2020
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Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Announces Two Important Grants From FEMA for Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and the Virgin Islands Department of Health
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett
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| July 15, 2020
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Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Announces Two Important Grants From FEMA for Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and the Virgin Islands Department of Health
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett
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| July 15, 2020
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Cassidy Announces $141 Million for Louisiana Rural, Safety Net Hospitals
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Kennedy, Warren Lead MA Delegation Demanding COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extension
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Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Larsen Secures Key Wins for Northwest Washington in Water Resources Development Act
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| July 15, 2020
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Lucas Applauds Trump Administration's Final Rule Modernizing NEPA
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| July 15, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice makes applications available for West Virginia CARES Act Small Business Grant Program; WV again sets national example
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "To protect against #COVID19, our hospitals, biz, schools, & consumers need dependable access to hand sanitizer. I intro'd a bill to help grant certainty to ethanol, distillers, & other industries that are stepping up to produce hand sanitizer."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 15, 2020
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Schumer: Southern Tier institutions of higher education face massive budget shortfalls and new costs amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus & get Southern Tier schools the support they need
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 15, 2020
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Rep. Dean's Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act Passes Out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
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Rep. Madeleine Dean
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| July 15, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford and House Ways and Means Committee Release a Report Analyzing Racial and Economic Disparities in the American Health System
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Kennedy & Moore Call for Emergency Guidance for States Seeking Midwife Coverage in Medicaid Programs
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Nearly 50,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19 since the House passage of the #HeroesAct two months ago today. Our communities are demanding action. It's time for the Republican Senate to stop blocking life-saving progress."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 15, 2020
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Houlahan Announces Paycheck Protection Program Has Helped Save Over 190,000 Jobs in PA-06
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
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| July 15, 2020
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HHS Announces Point-of-Care Testing for Nursing Homes
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| July 15, 2020
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Experts Tell Subcommittee that Transparency, Independent Scientific Review are Crucial to Safe, Effective Coronavirus Vaccine
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Warren, Murray, Casey, and Wyden Urge CDC and CMS to Collect All Necessary Demographic Data from Nursing Homes on COVID-19 Outbreaks
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Approved In Transportation Committee
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Rep. Sam Graves
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