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March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls Sen. Ed Markey, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Morin, Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the Hon. Robert Anthony Dixon, U.S. Marshal for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia - Norton Urges D.C. Court, U.S. Marshals Service to Ensure Safety of Personnel and Inmates During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norton Urges Department of Justice to Apply First Step Act to D.C. Inmates in Federal Bureau of Prisons, as Congress Intended, in Light of Coronavirus Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 22, 2020 Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Call for Compassionate Release of Those in Federal Detainment Facilities Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 22, 2020 Warren Calls for Nationwide Closure of Immigration Courts Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Elizabeth Warren
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Nadler and Maloney Lead NYC Delegation Request for $4B in Federal Assistance for Nonprofit Museums Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 21, 2020 Letter to George Zoley, CEO of GEO Group Inc. - Cantwell, Smith, Washington Members of Congress Send Letter to GEO on Northwest Detention Center Amid Coronavirus Outbreak in the Puget Sound Region Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 21, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Selma Marches Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 21, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senators Smith, Warren, Casey, Hirono, Kaine & Booker Urge Senate Leaders to Support Child Care in Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "55 years after the Selma marches, we honor the stories of the brave, patriotic men and women who risked everything on the long, dangerous march toward freedom. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/32120" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "One of my priorities is to help Iowa's child care providers & workers during this crisis. I'm working to ensure providers get forgivable loans to keep folks on payroll & pay bills. It's the right thing to do, & I'm urging the Senate to prioritize this." Sen. Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the Persian New Year Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 20, 2020 As the Coronavirus Outbreak Creates Historic Disruptions, Hirono and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to the Ballot Box Sen. Mazie Hirono
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Patricia Cushwa, Chair of the United States Parole Commission - Norton Calls on U.S. Parole Commission to Use Its Authority to Protect D.C. Residents and Others Under its Jurisdiction During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - National Children's Museum at Risk of Permanently Closing, Norton Requests Emergency Measure Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we join our Iranian American friends & neighbors in marking the celebration of Nowruz and praying for the health & safety of our communities, including all those in Iran who have lost loved ones and those who are suffering during this challenging time." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Deportation Freeze, Comprehensive Plan to Prevent Outbreak in Immigration Detention Facilities Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Roy Blunt, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Young, Kaine Urge Congressional Leaders To Strengthen Support For Child Care In Coronavirus Economic Relief Package Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 20, 2020 Shaheen & Hassan Statements on 2020 Grant Award to Assist New Hampshire in Battling the Substance Use Crisis Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak, Klobuchar, Durbin, and Colleagues Urge Administration to Waive Phone Fees for Incarcerated People And Ensure Access to Confidential Communications with Attorneys Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 20, 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 - Raskin urges congressional leadership to eliminate immigrant restrictions on COVID-19 testing Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Rosen, Colleagues Request Language In Annual Spending Bill Barring Funding For The Arrest, Detention, Or Deportation Of Dreamers Or TPS Recipients Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 19, 2020 Thompson to DHS: Stop Issuing Mixed Messages on Immigration Enforcement During Coronavirus Rep. Bennie Thompson
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 Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Early Voting and Vote-by-Mail in Response to COVID-19 Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Booker, Jones Press for $1.5 Billion in Immediate Assistance to Minority-Serving Institutions Amidst COVID-19 Fallout Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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 - "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 Stanton, Schweikert, Gallego Urge Helping Animals in Crisis Rep. Greg Stanton, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - 23 Senators Urge the Interior Department to Reverse Course on Proposed Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Pressley and Senator Warren Call on Trump to Adopt Guidelines for Decarceration Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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. Mark Warner, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Gary Peters, ...
March 19, 2020 Stanton Urges Feds to Lift 'Unnecessary' Ban on Gay, Bisexual Blood Donations Rep. Greg Stanton
March 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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 18, 2020 Bill to Enhance Private Property Rights Signed Into Law Rep. Victoria Spartz
March 18, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on Trump Waiving Procurement Laws to Build His Wall Rep. Bennie Thompson
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate joined the House in passing smart, science-based legislation to put #FamiliesFirst as America confronts the coronavirus. We are already working on a third bill, which will take bold action for workers & their families." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified by reports of discrimination & hate directed toward Chinese & Asian-Americans. Government officials should lead by example & stop using inflammatory & xenophobic language when discussing COVID-19. It's unacceptable and particularly harmful during this moment of crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Wyden Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans Can Still Vote Amidst Coronavirus Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Rand Paul
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Protect Travel and Tourism Jobs in Recovery Package Rep. Kathy Castor, ...
March 18, 2020 Senator Hawley Call for Families to be Prioritized for Coronavirus Relief Sen. Josh Hawley
March 18, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Northern Border Closure Due to Covid-19 Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Ron Wyden
Date Title Politician
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls Sen.Ed Markey, ...
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Morin, Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the Hon. Robert Anthony Dixon, U.S. Marshal for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia - Norton Urges D.C. Court, U.S. Marshals Service to Ensure Safety of Personnel and Inmates During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norton Urges Department of Justice to Apply First Step Act to D.C. Inmates in Federal Bureau of Prisons, as Congress Intended, in Light of Coronavirus Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 22, 2020 Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Call for Compassionate Release of Those in Federal Detainment Facilities Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 22, 2020 Warren Calls for Nationwide Closure of Immigration Courts Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Elizabeth Warren
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Nadler and Maloney Lead NYC Delegation Request for $4B in Federal Assistance for Nonprofit Museums Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 21, 2020 Letter to George Zoley, CEO of GEO Group Inc. - Cantwell, Smith, Washington Members of Congress Send Letter to GEO on Northwest Detention Center Amid Coronavirus Outbreak in the Puget Sound Region Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 21, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Selma Marches Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 21, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senators Smith, Warren, Casey, Hirono, Kaine & Booker Urge Senate Leaders to Support Child Care in Coronavirus Stimulus Package Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "55 years after the Selma marches, we honor the stories of the brave, patriotic men and women who risked everything on the long, dangerous march toward freedom. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/32120" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "One of my priorities is to help Iowa's child care providers & workers during this crisis. I'm working to ensure providers get forgivable loans to keep folks on payroll & pay bills. It's the right thing to do, & I'm urging the Senate to prioritize this." Sen.Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the Persian New Year Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 20, 2020 As the Coronavirus Outbreak Creates Historic Disruptions, Hirono and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to the Ballot Box Sen.Mazie Hirono
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Patricia Cushwa, Chair of the United States Parole Commission - Norton Calls on U.S. Parole Commission to Use Its Authority to Protect D.C. Residents and Others Under its Jurisdiction During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - National Children's Museum at Risk of Permanently Closing, Norton Requests Emergency Measure Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we join our Iranian American friends & neighbors in marking the celebration of Nowruz and praying for the health & safety of our communities, including all those in Iran who have lost loved ones and those who are suffering during this challenging time." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Deportation Freeze, Comprehensive Plan to Prevent Outbreak in Immigration Detention Facilities Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Roy Blunt, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Young, Kaine Urge Congressional Leaders To Strengthen Support For Child Care In Coronavirus Economic Relief Package Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 20, 2020 Shaheen & Hassan Statements on 2020 Grant Award to Assist New Hampshire in Battling the Substance Use Crisis Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak, Klobuchar, Durbin, and Colleagues Urge Administration to Waive Phone Fees for Incarcerated People And Ensure Access to Confidential Communications with Attorneys Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 20, 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 - Raskin urges congressional leadership to eliminate immigrant restrictions on COVID-19 testing Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Rosen, Colleagues Request Language In Annual Spending Bill Barring Funding For The Arrest, Detention, Or Deportation Of Dreamers Or TPS Recipients Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 19, 2020 Thompson to DHS: Stop Issuing Mixed Messages on Immigration Enforcement During Coronavirus Rep.Bennie Thompson
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 Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Early Voting and Vote-by-Mail in Response to COVID-19 Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Booker, Jones Press for $1.5 Billion in Immediate Assistance to Minority-Serving Institutions Amidst COVID-19 Fallout Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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 - "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 Stanton, Schweikert, Gallego Urge Helping Animals in Crisis Rep.Greg Stanton, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - 23 Senators Urge the Interior Department to Reverse Course on Proposed Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Pressley and Senator Warren Call on Trump to Adopt Guidelines for Decarceration Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
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.Mark Warner, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Gary Peters, ...
March 19, 2020 Stanton Urges Feds to Lift 'Unnecessary' Ban on Gay, Bisexual Blood Donations Rep.Greg Stanton
March 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
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 18, 2020 Bill to Enhance Private Property Rights Signed Into Law Rep.Victoria Spartz
March 18, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on Trump Waiving Procurement Laws to Build His Wall Rep.Bennie Thompson
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate joined the House in passing smart, science-based legislation to put #FamiliesFirst as America confronts the coronavirus. We are already working on a third bill, which will take bold action for workers & their families." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified by reports of discrimination & hate directed toward Chinese & Asian-Americans. Government officials should lead by example & stop using inflammatory & xenophobic language when discussing COVID-19. It's unacceptable and particularly harmful during this moment of crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Wyden Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans Can Still Vote Amidst Coronavirus Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Rand Paul
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Protect Travel and Tourism Jobs in Recovery Package Rep.Kathy Castor, ...
March 18, 2020 Senator Hawley Call for Families to be Prioritized for Coronavirus Relief Sen.Josh Hawley
March 18, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Northern Border Closure Due to Covid-19 Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Ron Wyden
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