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April 30, 2020 Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary - Joyce Calls on IRS to Address Inaccessibility of Economic Impact Payment System Rep. Mike Kelly, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norton Demands Department of Justice Protect Employees by Allowing Telework Rep. Eleanor Norton
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "Local broadcasters play a critical role during the #COVID19 crisis, keeping us informed about the latest guidelines to protect our families against this virus. Great to talk with @ILBroadcasting today, & I'll continue working with them to support our local broadcasters." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2020 Blunt Rochester Issues Statement on Racist, Hateful Zoom Hack Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 29, 2020 Wyden Statement on Google and Apple Contact-Tracing Plans Sen. Ron Wyden
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Collins Works to Protect Local Media Overlooked by Relief Package Sen. Jim Banks, ...
April 29, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Broadcasters Association Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $1 million in federal funding to promote connected care for New Yorkers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "As the #COVID19 crisis has shifted jobs, school, and health services online, more Americans are relying on the internet than ever. But for low-income families or those who recently lost their jobs, internet connection isn't always a given." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Virtual Congress Task Force held its second meeting over safe & secure videoconferencing technology. The call was an example of how effective remote work in the House can be. We spoke about how testing has been continuing on platforms for remote work." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services Sen. Cory Booker, ...
April 28, 2020 Schumer: L3Harris technologies in Rochester wins $95 million order to produce innovative Manpack radios for U.S. Army Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2020 Sen. Cruz to Introduce Legislation Cutting Off Hollywood Studios Over Complicity in Chinese Censorship Sen. Ted Cruz
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Randall Stephenson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AT&T INC - Fischer, Sasse, Smith Urge AT&T to Improve Local Broadcast Programming Access for Rural Nebraskans Rep. Adrian Smith, ...
April 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement Following the Virtual Congress Task Force's Second Meeting Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2020 The New York Times - How Congress Can Vote Remotely Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook, Inc. - Booker Urges Facebook to Expand Voter Education Efforts, Combat Disinformation Sen. Cory Booker
April 27, 2020 Curtis, Bipartisan House Members Introduce Bill to Bolster Internet Freedom Globally Sen. John Curtis
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McSally Calls for Establishing 9-8-8 Suicide Hotline in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Mark Warner, ...
April 27, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Bill to Bolster Internet Freedom Globally Sen. John Curtis, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Haaland, Native American Caucus Implore FCC to Grant Emergency Broadband Authority in Indian Country Rep. Tom Cole, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD" Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2020 With Local Reporting Critical Amid COVID-19, Ernst Calls for Support of Iowa Newspapers, TV and Radio Sen. Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans need access to the latest, reliable information. As health experts roll out important #COVID19 PSA's, going to our local newspapers, TV, & radio is a good way to deliver info. I'm requesting PSA's be directed to their airwaves & in print--w/no extra burden to the taxpayer." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020 Cotton Statement on FCC Challenge to Chinese Telecoms Sen. Tom Cotton
April 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Manchin, Collins Push for More Broadband Hotspots Sen. Susan Collins, ...
April 24, 2020 Wyden Announces Plans to Re-introduce Community Broadband Act in Wake of Coronavirus Emergency Sen. Ron Wyden
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Local newspapers and broadcasters are playing an important role during this pandemic and they have been particularly hit hard financially. I have joined a bipartisan group of Senators in calling on the federal government to seize opportunities to provide them support and relief." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 24, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Spanberger, Davis, Plaskett Lead Bipartisan Call for Congress to Make "Historic Investment" in High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Now that we've delivered additional funding for the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, we need to ensure our local media outlets are eligible for the program--so they can continue to provide our communities with critical information during & after #COVID19" Sen. Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020 Reps. Axne, Balderson, Hill Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth for Critical Health Services Rep. James Hill, ...
April 24, 2020 House Science Committee leaders criticize FCC action on space orbital debris Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Senate Dems Call on FCC to Give First Responders Time to Comment on Net Neutrality Repeal Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 24, 2020 Bipartisan Members Introduce Bill to Promote Competitive and Secure 5G Equipment Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
April 24, 2020 Pallone Statement on GAO Report Confirming Failures During FCC's Net Neutrality Repeal; Stunning Number of Vulnerabilities in FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System Rep. Frank Pallone
April 23, 2020 Thune Praises FCC Order to Expand Broadband Connectivity Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sens. Cramer & Klobuchar, Reps. Welch & Marshall Urge Administration to Support Funding Dedicated to Ensuring Small Broadband Providers Can Sustain Critical Internet Services for Low-Income Families and Students in Future Coronavirus Relief Packages Sen. Roger Marshall, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "As we increasingly rely on technology to do our jobs & stay connected, the importance of strong connectivity has been highlighted. @FCC 's move to make more spectrum available for unlicensed use will help advance services vital to rural America like telehealth & precision ag." Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Cornyn, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce Plans to Re-introduce Community Broadband Act in Wake of Coronavirus Emergency Sen. Cory Booker
April 23, 2020 FCC Votes to Advance Proposed Rulemaking to Deploy 5G Services to Rural America Sen. Roger Wicker
April 23, 2020 Griffith Applauds FCC Action on 6 GHz Rep. Howard Griffith
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
April 22, 2020 Defense News - FCC and Ligado are undermining GPS -- and with it, our economy and national security Sen. Jack Reed, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. Kris Monteith, Bureau Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau - Tipton, Colorado Delegation Members Urge FCC to Grant Children's Hospital Colorado Funding for Rapid Expansion of Telehealth Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Push For Access To Digital Resources For State And Local Governments Managing COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Manchin, Lankford, Tester, Hyde-Smith to FCC: Without Updates to 5G Fund Maps, Millions will be Left Without Broadband Access Sen. James Lankford, ...
April 22, 2020 Senator Markey Outlines Nine Key Principles to Guide Comprehensive National Contact Tracing Plan Sen. Ed Markey
April 22, 2020 Letter to CEO Dorsey, CEO Breslow, CEO Schulman, CEO Lifshitz, CEO Murray, CEO Shinar, CEO Frohwein, CEO Blake, CEO Hecht, CEO Goodarzi, and CEO Smith - Meeks Leads Letter Requesting Fintech Companies Work With MDIs & CDFIs to Disburse PPP Funds Rep. Al Green, ...
Date Title Politician
April 30, 2020 Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary - Joyce Calls on IRS to Address Inaccessibility of Economic Impact Payment System Rep.Mike Kelly, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norton Demands Department of Justice Protect Employees by Allowing Telework Rep.Eleanor Norton
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "Local broadcasters play a critical role during the #COVID19 crisis, keeping us informed about the latest guidelines to protect our families against this virus. Great to talk with @ILBroadcasting today, & I'll continue working with them to support our local broadcasters." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2020 Blunt Rochester Issues Statement on Racist, Hateful Zoom Hack Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
April 29, 2020 Wyden Statement on Google and Apple Contact-Tracing Plans Sen.Ron Wyden
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Collins Works to Protect Local Media Overlooked by Relief Package Sen.Jim Banks, ...
April 29, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Broadcasters Association Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $1 million in federal funding to promote connected care for New Yorkers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "As the #COVID19 crisis has shifted jobs, school, and health services online, more Americans are relying on the internet than ever. But for low-income families or those who recently lost their jobs, internet connection isn't always a given." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Virtual Congress Task Force held its second meeting over safe & secure videoconferencing technology. The call was an example of how effective remote work in the House can be. We spoke about how testing has been continuing on platforms for remote work." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services Sen.Cory Booker, ...
April 28, 2020 Schumer: L3Harris technologies in Rochester wins $95 million order to produce innovative Manpack radios for U.S. Army Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2020 Sen. Cruz to Introduce Legislation Cutting Off Hollywood Studios Over Complicity in Chinese Censorship Sen.Ted Cruz
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Randall Stephenson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AT&T INC - Fischer, Sasse, Smith Urge AT&T to Improve Local Broadcast Programming Access for Rural Nebraskans Rep.Adrian Smith, ...
April 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement Following the Virtual Congress Task Force's Second Meeting Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2020 The New York Times - How Congress Can Vote Remotely Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook, Inc. - Booker Urges Facebook to Expand Voter Education Efforts, Combat Disinformation Sen.Cory Booker
April 27, 2020 Curtis, Bipartisan House Members Introduce Bill to Bolster Internet Freedom Globally Sen.John Curtis
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McSally Calls for Establishing 9-8-8 Suicide Hotline in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Mark Warner, ...
April 27, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Bill to Bolster Internet Freedom Globally Sen.John Curtis, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Haaland, Native American Caucus Implore FCC to Grant Emergency Broadband Authority in Indian Country Rep.Tom Cole, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD" Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2020 With Local Reporting Critical Amid COVID-19, Ernst Calls for Support of Iowa Newspapers, TV and Radio Sen.Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans need access to the latest, reliable information. As health experts roll out important #COVID19 PSA's, going to our local newspapers, TV, & radio is a good way to deliver info. I'm requesting PSA's be directed to their airwaves & in print--w/no extra burden to the taxpayer." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020 Cotton Statement on FCC Challenge to Chinese Telecoms Sen.Tom Cotton
April 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Manchin, Collins Push for More Broadband Hotspots Sen.Susan Collins, ...
April 24, 2020 Wyden Announces Plans to Re-introduce Community Broadband Act in Wake of Coronavirus Emergency Sen.Ron Wyden
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Local newspapers and broadcasters are playing an important role during this pandemic and they have been particularly hit hard financially. I have joined a bipartisan group of Senators in calling on the federal government to seize opportunities to provide them support and relief." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 24, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Spanberger, Davis, Plaskett Lead Bipartisan Call for Congress to Make "Historic Investment" in High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Now that we've delivered additional funding for the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, we need to ensure our local media outlets are eligible for the program--so they can continue to provide our communities with critical information during & after #COVID19" Sen.Joni Ernst
April 24, 2020 Reps. Axne, Balderson, Hill Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth for Critical Health Services Rep.James Hill, ...
April 24, 2020 House Science Committee leaders criticize FCC action on space orbital debris Rep.Frank Lucas, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Senate Dems Call on FCC to Give First Responders Time to Comment on Net Neutrality Repeal Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 24, 2020 Bipartisan Members Introduce Bill to Promote Competitive and Secure 5G Equipment Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
April 24, 2020 Pallone Statement on GAO Report Confirming Failures During FCC's Net Neutrality Repeal; Stunning Number of Vulnerabilities in FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System Rep.Frank Pallone
April 23, 2020 Thune Praises FCC Order to Expand Broadband Connectivity Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sens. Cramer & Klobuchar, Reps. Welch & Marshall Urge Administration to Support Funding Dedicated to Ensuring Small Broadband Providers Can Sustain Critical Internet Services for Low-Income Families and Students in Future Coronavirus Relief Packages Sen.Roger Marshall, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "As we increasingly rely on technology to do our jobs & stay connected, the importance of strong connectivity has been highlighted. @FCC 's move to make more spectrum available for unlicensed use will help advance services vital to rural America like telehealth & precision ag." Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Cornyn, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ron Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce Plans to Re-introduce Community Broadband Act in Wake of Coronavirus Emergency Sen.Cory Booker
April 23, 2020 FCC Votes to Advance Proposed Rulemaking to Deploy 5G Services to Rural America Sen.Roger Wicker
April 23, 2020 Griffith Applauds FCC Action on 6 GHz Rep.Howard Griffith
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
April 22, 2020 Defense News - FCC and Ligado are undermining GPS -- and with it, our economy and national security Sen.Jack Reed, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. Kris Monteith, Bureau Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau - Tipton, Colorado Delegation Members Urge FCC to Grant Children's Hospital Colorado Funding for Rapid Expansion of Telehealth Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Push For Access To Digital Resources For State And Local Governments Managing COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Manchin, Lankford, Tester, Hyde-Smith to FCC: Without Updates to 5G Fund Maps, Millions will be Left Without Broadband Access Sen.James Lankford, ...
April 22, 2020 Senator Markey Outlines Nine Key Principles to Guide Comprehensive National Contact Tracing Plan Sen.Ed Markey
April 22, 2020 Letter to CEO Dorsey, CEO Breslow, CEO Schulman, CEO Lifshitz, CEO Murray, CEO Shinar, CEO Frohwein, CEO Blake, CEO Hecht, CEO Goodarzi, and CEO Smith - Meeks Leads Letter Requesting Fintech Companies Work With MDIs & CDFIs to Disburse PPP Funds Rep.Al Green, ...
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