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April 2, 2020 Amata Assures Seniors That CARES Act $1,200 Checks Include Those Receiving Social Security Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 2, 2020 After Larson Request, Treasury to Allow Social Security Beneficiaries Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments Automatically Rep. John Larson
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Casey, Wyden Urge Trump Administration to Release Secret List of Nursing Facilities With Cases of COVID-19 Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 2, 2020 Congressman Kim Announces Win For Seniors In Need of Direct Relief Payments Sen. Andy Kim
April 2, 2020 Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Social Security Beneficiaries Rep. Richard Neal
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for $100 billion in desperately needed aid for our healthcare providers--hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, and more I made crystal clear in a call with @SecAzar that these funds need to be released NOW Providers in New York and nationwide can't wait!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Reps. Lee, Grothman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Older American Employment Program Amid COVID-19 Rep. Glenn Grothman, ...
April 1, 2020 Following Calls from Hassan, Brown, and Colleagues, Treasury Reverses Course and Says Social Security Beneficiaries Do Not Need to File Tax Returns to Receive COVID-19 Direct Cash Assistance Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Capito Works to Ensure Seniors Don't Have to File Additional Forms for COVID-19 Assistance Sen. John Barrasso, ...
April 1, 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 - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
April 1, 2020 Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Social Security Beneficiaries Rep. Richard Neal
April 1, 2020 Daines Ensures Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Direct Checks Sen. Steve Daines
April 1, 2020 Congressman Kim Calls on Administration to Help Veterans, Seniors Collect Direct Relief Payments Sen. Andy Kim
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "To the IRS and the Social Security Administration: Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST be able to get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "We called for this. Because Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Chairman Neal Calls for Seniors to Receive Economic Impact Payments Automatically, Without Filing an Additional Return Rep. Richard Neal
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has left many Americans isolated from their families, friends, & loved ones - especially our seniors. Nice to see Chicagoans come together as #PandemicPals to help bring joy & companionship to isolated seniors." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "According to the @CDCgov , senior citizens are at higher risk of serious COVID-19 illness. It is important to #StayHome. If you need assistance, please know there are resources to support you and your loved ones:" Sen. Ben Luján
March 30, 2020 Fitzpatrick and Cartwright Introduce Bill to Provide Federal Funding for Senior Legal Hotlines Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "When siblings & restaurant owners Jennifer & William Eason heard about home-bound seniors in Evanston in need of hot meals, they decided to step in & provide the meals themselves. Proud to see Illinoisans caring for one another." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Ernst Calls for Crackdown on Scammers Targeting Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "In this time of crisis, when Iowans are pulling together, it's utterly appalling & disgusting to see scammers going after our seniors. This cannot continue. I'm calling for a crackdown on these horrendous criminals & for more info to be available for those most at-risk." Sen. Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020 CORONAVIRUS: Murray Calls for Multiemployer Pension Crisis Solution to Protect Families From Additional Financial Uncertainty Sen. Patty Murray
March 27, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Legislation to Prevent Social Isolation Among Seniors and Improve Care for Tribal Elders Becomes Law Sen. Tina Smith
March 27, 2020 Bonamici Statement In Support of Passage of Coronavirus Relief Package Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 26, 2020 The President Signs Into Law Bipartisan Legislation Cosponsored by Senators Shaheen, Hassan to Reauthorize the Older Americans Act Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tillis Co-Sponsored Bill to Reauthorize Older Americans Act Signed Into Law Sen. Thom Tillis
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has struck fear in communities across the world -- and scammers are not missing the opportunity to use that fear to their advantage. The @FTC must do more to protect vulnerable communities -- especially seniors -- from scams related to this outbreak." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Senators Collins and Casey's Bill to Reauthorize Older Americans Act Signed into Law Sen. Susan Collins, ...
March 25, 2020 Bonamici Update to Older Americans Act Signed Into Law Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 25, 2020 Older Americans Act Signed Into Law Rep. Jamie Comer
March 25, 2020 Rep. Susie Lee's Bipartisan Older Americans Act Reauthorization Signed into Law Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 24, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce New Funding to Provide Meals to Low-Income Seniors Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 23, 2020 O'Halleran, Smith Lead Bipartisan Group to Call on Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Seniors' Health During Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Adrian Smith, ...
March 23, 2020 Bergman Proposes Financial Protection for Seniors During COVID-19 Market Impact Rep. Jack Bergman
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Grassley-Wyden prescription drug pricing reduction act would cap seniors out of pocket costs This is especially relevant as seniors are a very at risk population for coronavirus No senior should go bankrupt fighting this deadly virus" Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 21, 2020 Larson Praises Senate Democrats' Social Security COVID-19 Relief Proposal Rep. John Larson
March 21, 2020 Senators Hassan, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Help Mitigate COVID-19 Risk to Seniors and People with Disabilities Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Seniors and any other Illinoisans who are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus can find special shopping hours at grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retailers here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Shaheen Introducing Legislation to Provide Child Care and Elder Care to Health Care Workers to Help Respond to Coronavirus Surge Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
March 20, 2020 Deutch, Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities during Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 20, 2020 Following Push by Senator Collins, HHS Releases New Guidance to Ensure Nutrition Needs of Seniors are Met During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Susan Collins
March 19, 2020 Matsui, Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Doris Matsui
March 19, 2020 Durbin, Colleague Introduce Bill To Protect Seniors Income And Retirement During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, and Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2020 Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
Date Title Politician
April 2, 2020 Amata Assures Seniors That CARES Act $1,200 Checks Include Those Receiving Social Security Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 2, 2020 After Larson Request, Treasury to Allow Social Security Beneficiaries Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments Automatically Rep.John Larson
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Casey, Wyden Urge Trump Administration to Release Secret List of Nursing Facilities With Cases of COVID-19 Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 2, 2020 Congressman Kim Announces Win For Seniors In Need of Direct Relief Payments Sen.Andy Kim
April 2, 2020 Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Social Security Beneficiaries Rep.Richard Neal
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for $100 billion in desperately needed aid for our healthcare providers--hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, and more I made crystal clear in a call with @SecAzar that these funds need to be released NOW Providers in New York and nationwide can't wait!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Reps. Lee, Grothman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Older American Employment Program Amid COVID-19 Rep.Glenn Grothman, ...
April 1, 2020 Following Calls from Hassan, Brown, and Colleagues, Treasury Reverses Course and Says Social Security Beneficiaries Do Not Need to File Tax Returns to Receive COVID-19 Direct Cash Assistance Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Capito Works to Ensure Seniors Don't Have to File Additional Forms for COVID-19 Assistance Sen.John Barrasso, ...
April 1, 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 - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
April 1, 2020 Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Social Security Beneficiaries Rep.Richard Neal
April 1, 2020 Daines Ensures Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Direct Checks Sen.Steve Daines
April 1, 2020 Congressman Kim Calls on Administration to Help Veterans, Seniors Collect Direct Relief Payments Sen.Andy Kim
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "To the IRS and the Social Security Administration: Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST be able to get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "We called for this. Because Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Chairman Neal Calls for Seniors to Receive Economic Impact Payments Automatically, Without Filing an Additional Return Rep.Richard Neal
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus outbreak has left many Americans isolated from their families, friends, & loved ones - especially our seniors. Nice to see Chicagoans come together as #PandemicPals to help bring joy & companionship to isolated seniors." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "According to the @CDCgov , senior citizens are at higher risk of serious COVID-19 illness. It is important to #StayHome. If you need assistance, please know there are resources to support you and your loved ones:" Sen.Ben Luján
March 30, 2020 Fitzpatrick and Cartwright Introduce Bill to Provide Federal Funding for Senior Legal Hotlines Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "When siblings & restaurant owners Jennifer & William Eason heard about home-bound seniors in Evanston in need of hot meals, they decided to step in & provide the meals themselves. Proud to see Illinoisans caring for one another." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2020 Ernst Calls for Crackdown on Scammers Targeting Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "In this time of crisis, when Iowans are pulling together, it's utterly appalling & disgusting to see scammers going after our seniors. This cannot continue. I'm calling for a crackdown on these horrendous criminals & for more info to be available for those most at-risk." Sen.Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020 CORONAVIRUS: Murray Calls for Multiemployer Pension Crisis Solution to Protect Families From Additional Financial Uncertainty Sen.Patty Murray
March 27, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Legislation to Prevent Social Isolation Among Seniors and Improve Care for Tribal Elders Becomes Law Sen.Tina Smith
March 27, 2020 Bonamici Statement In Support of Passage of Coronavirus Relief Package Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 26, 2020 The President Signs Into Law Bipartisan Legislation Cosponsored by Senators Shaheen, Hassan to Reauthorize the Older Americans Act Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tillis Co-Sponsored Bill to Reauthorize Older Americans Act Signed Into Law Sen.Thom Tillis
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has struck fear in communities across the world -- and scammers are not missing the opportunity to use that fear to their advantage. The @FTC must do more to protect vulnerable communities -- especially seniors -- from scams related to this outbreak." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020 Senators Collins and Casey's Bill to Reauthorize Older Americans Act Signed into Law Sen.Susan Collins, ...
March 25, 2020 Bonamici Update to Older Americans Act Signed Into Law Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 25, 2020 Older Americans Act Signed Into Law Rep.Jamie Comer
March 25, 2020 Rep. Susie Lee's Bipartisan Older Americans Act Reauthorization Signed into Law Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 24, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce New Funding to Provide Meals to Low-Income Seniors Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 23, 2020 O'Halleran, Smith Lead Bipartisan Group to Call on Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Seniors' Health During Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Adrian Smith, ...
March 23, 2020 Bergman Proposes Financial Protection for Seniors During COVID-19 Market Impact Rep.Jack Bergman
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Grassley-Wyden prescription drug pricing reduction act would cap seniors out of pocket costs This is especially relevant as seniors are a very at risk population for coronavirus No senior should go bankrupt fighting this deadly virus" Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 21, 2020 Larson Praises Senate Democrats' Social Security COVID-19 Relief Proposal Rep.John Larson
March 21, 2020 Senators Hassan, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Help Mitigate COVID-19 Risk to Seniors and People with Disabilities Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Seniors and any other Illinoisans who are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus can find special shopping hours at grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retailers here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Shaheen Introducing Legislation to Provide Child Care and Elder Care to Health Care Workers to Help Respond to Coronavirus Surge Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
March 20, 2020 Deutch, Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities during Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 20, 2020 Following Push by Senator Collins, HHS Releases New Guidance to Ensure Nutrition Needs of Seniors are Met During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Susan Collins
March 19, 2020 Matsui, Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Doris Matsui
March 19, 2020 Durbin, Colleague Introduce Bill To Protect Seniors Income And Retirement During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, and Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2020 Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
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