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March 19, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Todd Young, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Wisconsin hospitals are currently facing a dire shortage of #coronavirus testing supplies. I've joined the entire #WI Congressional delegation in calling on @US_FDA to get Wisconsin the medical supplies they need to test patients right now for COVID-19." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 19, 2020 Virginia Small Businesses Eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans Rep. Howard Griffith
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russ Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Dir. of the Office of Personnel Management - Norton Calls on OMB, OPM to Allow Federal Employees Paid Time to Care for Family Members During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be joining @DanaBashCNN ~10:00PM ET to discuss Senate Republicans' Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Gianforte Urges Leaders to Include Montana Priorities in Coronavirus Legislation Sen. Jim Banks, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jaimie Herrera Beutler, Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Norton Requests Capitol Police be Directed to Create Rules and Regulations to Allow Environmentally Friendly Electric Scooters on Capitol Grounds Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "#WorkersFirst House & Senate Dems are united in our commitment to using all tools to help fight coronavirus like the health crisis it is and make sure all workers are protected from the loss of a paycheck and no family falls into financial ruin My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "From @SpeakerPelosi and me: We are beginning to review Senator McConnell's proposal and on first reading, it is not at all pro-worker and instead puts corporations way ahead of workers. #WorkersFirst" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "What is going on here, President Trump? We called on you to invoke the Defense Production Act. But in addition, we expect you to use it immediately. Why aren't you using this authority now to make testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Relief Efforts With Chicagoland Chamber Of Commerce Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Davids Statement on Decision to Self-Quarantine Rep. Sharice Davids
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 Pelosi Statement Calling on President Trump to Use Defense Production Act Powers Immediately Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With CEOs From American And Southwest Airlines 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 Tweet - "The Small Business Administration should issue an Economic Injury Declaration for Illinois to assist small businesses during this coronavirus pandemic. The entire IL Delegation came together yesterday to ask the SBA to do just that. Read our letter here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We need to help the millions of workers who are adversely affected by this severe crisis: Service industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, and so many others. Congress must help these Americans NOW. #WorkersFirst" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Providing Emergency Assistance and Health Care Response for Individuals, Families, and Businesses Affected By the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Pelosi Statement on House Passage of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Durbin, Portman Introduce Resolution To Maintain Senate's Constitutional Responsibilities & Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "In the wake of WWII, America helped rebuild a continent. Right now, we need to rebuild public health capacity on our continent. America needs a Marshall Plan for public health infrastructure to help our hospitals and doctors and nurses on a massive scale." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Durbin Outlines Priorities For Third Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "The #FamiliesFirst bill was about many things but first and foremost: testing testing testing. I urge Senators to pass this legislation today, to make free testing and the masks needed to provide it available ASAP. Any delay is a delay in testing." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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 Tweet - "We know our economy won't bounce back to normal tomorrow. An underlying medical reality is driving this disruption. This about immediately helping workers, families, small businesses, and positioning us to thrive on the other side. America is strong and we will beat this virus." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Spanberger Urges Pentagon to Protect U.S. Servicemembers Stationed Abroad Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Bill Keating, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "This crisis is moving fast. Our health system is under strain and our economy is hurting. It is critical that we act swiftly and boldly to stabilize our economy, preserve Americans' jobs, get money to workers and families, & keep up our fight on the health front." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We are crafting a major plan to help small business survive this crisis and help workers continue to get paid. A rapid injection of cash to help small businesses through this turmoil. Let's help small businesses and workers endure this and emerge from it ready to thrive." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "The American people are strong. The American people will win this fight against the coronavirus. The Senate's job is to give them the tools to make that happen. And we are not leaving until we do our job." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Important news for Louisiana small biz: @SBAgov made low-interest disaster loans available to Louisiana businesses impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. Our small businesses are the backbone of our economy. I"ll keep fighting to get them and their employees needed resources." Rep. Steve Scalise
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Quarantine can be -- by definition -- isolating, but social distancing doesn't have to mean social disengagement. As we work to increase the physical distance between us, we must maintain our social bonds. Call your parents, Facetime with your siblings, chat with coworkers." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Letter to Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama - Rep. Terri Sewell and Sen. Doug Jones Urge Governor Kay Ivey to Extend Unemployment Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Rep. Terri Sewell, ...
March 19, 2020 Louisiana Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus Now Eligible for Sba Disaster Loans Rep. Steve Scalise
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Letter to Leadership on Rural Health Care Rep. Darren Soto, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "First, the coronavirus is "totally under control." Next, "it's like a miracle - it will disappear." Then, the whole thing is a "hoax." Now, America is "at war." Dude, you're all over the place. PIPE DOWN." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans want to put cash in the hands of the American people to help during this uniquely uncertain time. No tangled Washington process. No piles of forms for laid-off workers or families to fill out. Money for people. From the middle class on down. Period." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Congressional Democrats are united in our commitment to using all tools available to fight the coronavirus outbreak like the health crisis it is & make sure workers are protected from the loss of a paycheck or that no family falls into financial ruin because of this pandemic." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "The President must immediately use the powers of the Defense Production Act to mass produce and coordinate distribution of critical medical supplies & personal protective equipment. There is not a day to lose. #FamiliesFirst" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Schumer calls on DHS Acting Secretary Wolf to immediately clarify all travel restrictions to Canada, allow vital cross-border medical personnel & other industries to help aid pandemic response Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Louisiana Small Businesses Gain Access to SBA Disaster Loans in Wake of Coronavirus Sen. John Kennedy
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Fundamentally, we have to beat back this virus. Our proposal will go even further to remove barriers to care, speed innovation, fund the hospitals & health centers that will treat patients, & expand healthcare workers' access to the tools they need, including respirator masks." Sen. Mitch McConnell
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 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Scalise: America Will Emerge Strong Rep. Steve Scalise
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act proposes bold action on four urgent priorities: 1. Direct financial help for Americans 2. Relief for small businesses & their employees 3. More stability for our economy 4. More support for patients & healthcare professionals" Sen. Mitch McConnell
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 Coons, Klobuchar, Kaine, King introduce legislation to protect and strengthen young businesses across the country Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 18, 2020 Murphy Calls for Robust Relief Efforts to Aid Connecticut Workers, Families, Hospitals Impacted by Covid-19 Sen. Chris Murphy
Date Title Politician
March 19, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Todd Young, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Wisconsin hospitals are currently facing a dire shortage of #coronavirus testing supplies. I've joined the entire #WI Congressional delegation in calling on @US_FDA to get Wisconsin the medical supplies they need to test patients right now for COVID-19." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 19, 2020 Virginia Small Businesses Eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans Rep.Howard Griffith
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russ Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Dir. of the Office of Personnel Management - Norton Calls on OMB, OPM to Allow Federal Employees Paid Time to Care for Family Members During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be joining @DanaBashCNN ~10:00PM ET to discuss Senate Republicans' Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Gianforte Urges Leaders to Include Montana Priorities in Coronavirus Legislation Sen.Jim Banks, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jaimie Herrera Beutler, Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Norton Requests Capitol Police be Directed to Create Rules and Regulations to Allow Environmentally Friendly Electric Scooters on Capitol Grounds Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "#WorkersFirst House & Senate Dems are united in our commitment to using all tools to help fight coronavirus like the health crisis it is and make sure all workers are protected from the loss of a paycheck and no family falls into financial ruin My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "From @SpeakerPelosi and me: We are beginning to review Senator McConnell's proposal and on first reading, it is not at all pro-worker and instead puts corporations way ahead of workers. #WorkersFirst" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "What is going on here, President Trump? We called on you to invoke the Defense Production Act. But in addition, we expect you to use it immediately. Why aren't you using this authority now to make testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Relief Efforts With Chicagoland Chamber Of Commerce Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Davids Statement on Decision to Self-Quarantine Rep.Sharice Davids
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 Pelosi Statement Calling on President Trump to Use Defense Production Act Powers Immediately Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With CEOs From American And Southwest Airlines 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 Tweet - "The Small Business Administration should issue an Economic Injury Declaration for Illinois to assist small businesses during this coronavirus pandemic. The entire IL Delegation came together yesterday to ask the SBA to do just that. Read our letter here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We need to help the millions of workers who are adversely affected by this severe crisis: Service industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, and so many others. Congress must help these Americans NOW. #WorkersFirst" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Providing Emergency Assistance and Health Care Response for Individuals, Families, and Businesses Affected By the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Pelosi Statement on House Passage of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Durbin, Portman Introduce Resolution To Maintain Senate's Constitutional Responsibilities & Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "In the wake of WWII, America helped rebuild a continent. Right now, we need to rebuild public health capacity on our continent. America needs a Marshall Plan for public health infrastructure to help our hospitals and doctors and nurses on a massive scale." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Durbin Outlines Priorities For Third Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "The #FamiliesFirst bill was about many things but first and foremost: testing testing testing. I urge Senators to pass this legislation today, to make free testing and the masks needed to provide it available ASAP. Any delay is a delay in testing." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
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 Tweet - "We know our economy won't bounce back to normal tomorrow. An underlying medical reality is driving this disruption. This about immediately helping workers, families, small businesses, and positioning us to thrive on the other side. America is strong and we will beat this virus." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Spanberger Urges Pentagon to Protect U.S. Servicemembers Stationed Abroad Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Bill Keating, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "This crisis is moving fast. Our health system is under strain and our economy is hurting. It is critical that we act swiftly and boldly to stabilize our economy, preserve Americans' jobs, get money to workers and families, & keep up our fight on the health front." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We are crafting a major plan to help small business survive this crisis and help workers continue to get paid. A rapid injection of cash to help small businesses through this turmoil. Let's help small businesses and workers endure this and emerge from it ready to thrive." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "The American people are strong. The American people will win this fight against the coronavirus. The Senate's job is to give them the tools to make that happen. And we are not leaving until we do our job." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Important news for Louisiana small biz: @SBAgov made low-interest disaster loans available to Louisiana businesses impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. Our small businesses are the backbone of our economy. I"ll keep fighting to get them and their employees needed resources." Rep.Steve Scalise
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Quarantine can be -- by definition -- isolating, but social distancing doesn't have to mean social disengagement. As we work to increase the physical distance between us, we must maintain our social bonds. Call your parents, Facetime with your siblings, chat with coworkers." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Letter to Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama - Rep. Terri Sewell and Sen. Doug Jones Urge Governor Kay Ivey to Extend Unemployment Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Rep.Terri Sewell, ...
March 19, 2020 Louisiana Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus Now Eligible for Sba Disaster Loans Rep.Steve Scalise
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Letter to Leadership on Rural Health Care Rep.Darren Soto, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "First, the coronavirus is "totally under control." Next, "it's like a miracle - it will disappear." Then, the whole thing is a "hoax." Now, America is "at war." Dude, you're all over the place. PIPE DOWN." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans want to put cash in the hands of the American people to help during this uniquely uncertain time. No tangled Washington process. No piles of forms for laid-off workers or families to fill out. Money for people. From the middle class on down. Period." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Congressional Democrats are united in our commitment to using all tools available to fight the coronavirus outbreak like the health crisis it is & make sure workers are protected from the loss of a paycheck or that no family falls into financial ruin because of this pandemic." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "The President must immediately use the powers of the Defense Production Act to mass produce and coordinate distribution of critical medical supplies & personal protective equipment. There is not a day to lose. #FamiliesFirst" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Schumer calls on DHS Acting Secretary Wolf to immediately clarify all travel restrictions to Canada, allow vital cross-border medical personnel & other industries to help aid pandemic response Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Louisiana Small Businesses Gain Access to SBA Disaster Loans in Wake of Coronavirus Sen.John Kennedy
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Fundamentally, we have to beat back this virus. Our proposal will go even further to remove barriers to care, speed innovation, fund the hospitals & health centers that will treat patients, & expand healthcare workers' access to the tools they need, including respirator masks." Sen.Mitch McConnell
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 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Scalise: America Will Emerge Strong Rep.Steve Scalise
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act proposes bold action on four urgent priorities: 1. Direct financial help for Americans 2. Relief for small businesses & their employees 3. More stability for our economy 4. More support for patients & healthcare professionals" Sen.Mitch McConnell
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 Coons, Klobuchar, Kaine, King introduce legislation to protect and strengthen young businesses across the country Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 18, 2020 Murphy Calls for Robust Relief Efforts to Aid Connecticut Workers, Families, Hospitals Impacted by Covid-19 Sen.Chris Murphy
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