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June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDeVosED 's latest attempt to block COVID-relief for DACA students is cruel & unlawful So many Dreamers have been on the frontlines of COVID, and many desperately need this aid We will keep fighting for them & all students struggling to recover" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Gillibrand demand Feds speed up funding for New York's community health centers that were the frontline armor battling COVID-19; senators say emergency funding is needed for NY communities to begin recovery and rebuilding Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "How cruel do you have to be to announce a roll back of health protections for transgender Americans in the middle of a global pandemic, in the middle of #PrideMonth, and on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting?!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "This week's election in Georgia was frighteningly mismanaged. And it may be a troubling sign of what to expect in November as Republicans around the country seek to make it harder to vote during the ongoing pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $200K in funding for Cornell University's Division of Social and Economic Sciences Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "110,000+ Americans have lost their lives to #COVID19. Massive, nationwide protests are calling for racial justice. And what are Senate R's focused on? Confirming right-wing judges & blocking an anti-lynching bill -- unacceptable dereliction of their duty as public servants." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020 TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued Sen. Bill Cassidy
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 crisis has presented particular challenges for individuals & children facing domestic violence. Grateful to speak with phenomenal advocates from @ILCADV yesterday about offering more resources for survivors in a time of increased need." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Schumer reveals: Just as Upstate NY economies begin to reopen & plot COVID recovery, Feds install bureaucratic & unfair rules, leaving NY's beer, wine, & distilled spirits importers shaken; Schumer demands Feds level playing field, extend relief to our domestic suppliers & importers before they tab out of NY Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Energy Subcommittee chairwoman Fletcher holds bipartisan teleconference on DOE support of manufacturing during the COVID-19 crisis Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, ...
June 11, 2020 Risch Joins Bipartisan Effort to Bring Production of Semiconductors, Critical to National Security, Back to U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
June 11, 2020 Senators Markey and Blumenthal Demand NHTSA Proactively Address the Cyber Risks of Internet-Connected Cars Sen. Ed Markey, ...
June 11, 2020 Senate Armed Services Committee Approves National Defense Authorization Act with Rounds' Support Sen. Mike Rounds
June 11, 2020 NorthKey Community Care Receives CARES Act funding for Telehealth Upgrades Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 11, 2020 Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. McCollum, Hearing on Indian Health Service COVID-19 Response Rep. Betty McCollum
June 11, 2020 Sasse, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Punish Companies, Individuals Who Steal U.S. Technology Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Merkley and Young Make Bipartisan Push for Briefing Around Around Possible Foreign Exploitation of U.S. Domestic Divisions Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "To the Trump administration: Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, and other members of the administration's Coronavirus Task Force must hold a briefing for Democratic Senators on the recent spikes. We need to understand why these spikes are happening and how to adapt our national response." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hazard pay for essential workers is a racial justice issue. Health care is a racial justice issue. Rent assistance is a racial justice issue. Senate Republicans: We must act to keep fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "We are prepared to conclude another week of Senate business without any progress on COVID-19, without any commitment to pursue real police reform. The Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus would rather chase President Trump's wild conspiracy theories than help Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Delgado successfully secure over $1 million in federal funding for the Center for Discovery in Sullivan County Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump was too quick to sideline the Coronavirus Task Force, too eager to pretend that everything was back to normal. The country needs Dr. Fauci on billboards, but President Trump wants to put him on a milk carton." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Hearing of the House Veterans Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Takano, Hearing on Assessing VA's Response To The COVID-19 Pandemic: 90 Days Later Rep. Mark Takano
June 11, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Support Hand Sanitizer and Ethanol Production By Extending FDA Guidance Sen. John Thune
June 11, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom - Senator Hawley to Zoom: "Pick A Side: American Principles and Free-Speech, or Short-Term Global Profits and Censorship" Sen. Josh Hawley
June 11, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Urges President Trump to Reverse Decision on Troop Withdrawal From Germany Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
June 11, 2020 Feinstein, Sherman Bill Makes Safety Equipment Mandatory on Helicopters Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 11, 2020 Senate Passes Tester, Moran Bill to Expand Protections for Military Families Impacted by COVID-19 Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
June 11, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces 2020 State Fair of West Virginia will move forward as scheduled Sen. Jim Justice
June 11, 2020 Following Hirono Advocacy, Senate Armed Services Committee Reinstates Full Funding Authorization for HDR-H During NDAA Markup Sen. Mazie Hirono
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US has eclipsed 2M COVID-19 cases Another 1.5M Americans filed for unemployment over the past week 1.5M public sector workers lost jobs The disease is spiking in 19 states But Senate Republicans are ready to prematurely declare victory over one jobs report? We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces nursing home visitation, graduation ceremonies to be allowed with limitations Sen. Jim Justice
June 10, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $400 million in federal funding to address housing insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 continues to infect and kill Americans. Unemployment still exceeds 13%, higher than at any point since the Great Recession. And President Trump and Senate Republicans are ready to declare victory over one jobs report? Senator McConnell: We must act NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 Velázquez Probes Problems Within SBA COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 10, 2020 Rep. Khanna, Sen. Warren Announce the Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
June 10, 2020 Committee Holds Virtual Briefing on Union Elections Amid COVID-19 Rep. Bobby Scott
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth To Senate Leaders: Protect Health, Safety, And Financial Security Of Illinois' Essential Workers In Next COVID-19 Relief Bil Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 10, 2020 Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for McCracken County Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses State And Local Government Pandemic Relief With Illinois Civic Federation Trustees Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020 Letter to Rami Rahim, CEO of Juniper Networks - Wyden, Lee, Booker and 13 House Members Question Juniper Networks Over Secret Government Backdoors Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
June 10, 2020 Rep. Banks' Legislation Highlighted in RSC National Security Strategy Sen. Jim Banks
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee Leaders Demand Additional Information on EPA's Non-Enforcement Policy During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
June 10, 2020 E&C Health Subcommittee Announces Hearing on COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
June 10, 2020 Senate Passes Blackburn, Kennedy Bill to Protect Free Speech on American College Campuses Sen. Marsha Blackburn
June 10, 2020 Dept. of Labor Inspector General to Conduct Audit of OSHA's Actions During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
June 10, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Federal Aid To Help K-12 Schools Address Growing Inequity Due to COVID-19 Sen. Patty Murray
June 10, 2020 Durbin: Health Heroes Act Can Address Health Care Workforce Shortages To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has exposed the places where our society is most broken. With so many schools shifting to online learning, it's become clear that the gap in access to quality internet and computer technology is one of those broken places." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020 Letter to Roy Blunt, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Chairman, Ron Johnson, Senate Committee on Homeland Security Chairman, and Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman - Following Chaos in Georgia Primary, Klobuchar, Feinstein, Peters, Call For Hearings on How to Safely Vote during the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Gary Peters, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "We must pass reforms to protect human dignity, ensure equal treatment, and hold people who abuse their authority accountable--while recognizing the critical role law enforcement officers play in protecting our communities. These are not partisan issues. Justice must be served." Rep. Steve Scalise
June 10, 2020 Senate Passes Bill to Expand Servicemembers' Legal Protections During COVID-19 Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "We need the police. We want the police. They have a role to play. I don't want us to allow sloganeering to hijack this movement & cause people of goodwill to resist making the changes we need to make. So yes to reallocating resources & reform. No to defunding the police." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Throughout the #COVID19 crisis, essential workers have kept our pantries stocked, delivered lifesaving medical care, & allowed our country to continue running. We rely on these workers, and they deserve hazard pay & safe working conditions." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020 Steil's Bill to Enforce U.S. Sanctions on Iran Endorsed by The Republican Study Committee as Part of Comprehensive National Security Strategy Rep. Bryan Steil
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our republic can survive a pandemic. It can survive civil unrest. But ideas and deliberation are our foundation. America cannot be America if civil disagreement becomes a contradiction in terms. Anti-speech silencing tactics are a cancer in a free and open society." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate must act to support our state & local governments ASAP by passing the #HeroesAct. Senator McConnell's plan to let them fall into bankruptcy would be disastrous for the brave Americans on the front lines on this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This week alone, the Senate is hosting 8 committee hearings on #COVID19. If Dems really wanted to move more relief forward, they'd be working with Republicans to develop bipartisan legislation that actually has a chance of passing Congress & being signed into law. They're not." Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020 Schumer announces Corning Inc. tapped by Feds for critical role in coronavirus vaccine development, bringing $204 million & doubling employment at Horseheads facility for accelerated production of Valor® glass vials Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds teleconference on COVID-19 modeling Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 9, 2020 Cotton to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police' Sen. Tom Cotton
June 9, 2020 Case Announces Another Round of Federal Emergency Grant Awards to Hawai"i to Address COVID-19 Impacts Rep. Ed Case
June 9, 2020 Letter to e John L. Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Warner, Feinstein, King & Reed Call on DNI to Ensure Orderly, Conditions-Based Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen. Mark Warner
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As of today, #COVID19 has claimed the lives of more than 6,000 Illinoisans. My prayers are with those we've lost, their families & friends. Illinoisans -- please continue to wear a mask & social distance whenever possible. It's up to all of us to stop the spread of this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Two Pieces of Legislation to Promote the Reduction of Maritime-Related Emissions, Support Maritime Cybersecurity Sen. Ed Markey
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "DOJ must ensure online marketplaces are combating #COVID19 fraud & price gouging, & must investigate any fraudulent applications to the Paycheck Protection Program and other attempted scams. Today I pressed DOJ's COVID-19 Hoarding & Price Gouging Task Force on these issues." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Letter to e John L. Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Warner, Feinstein, King & Reed Call on DNI to Ensure Orderly, Conditions-Based Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen. Mark Warner
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The remnants of Tropical Depression Cristobal may bring severe storms and high winds to the Midwest today and tomorrow. I urge all Illinoisans to take precautions and prepare for flooding and severe weather, and to visit http://ready.gov/floods for more information." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With Federal Public And Community Defenders Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep. Angie Craig, ...
June 9, 2020 Durbin Presses DOJ To Ensure Online Retail Marketplaces Are Combating Fraud And Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Racial justice, civil rights, a global pandemic and an economic disaster: these are not merely issues of the month but of this moment in American history. This is truly a time of historic challenge. And Senator Mitch McConnell is missing in action. The Senate must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost too many Americans and front-line workers to COVID-19. But according to reports, Senator McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another relief bill until late July at the earliest. Senator McConnell: We need to act NOW on this health and economic crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Chairman Takano Speaks with Military Officers Association of America to Discuss National Guard and Reserve Parity, VA's Response to the Pandemic Rep. Mark Takano
Date Title Politician
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDeVosED 's latest attempt to block COVID-relief for DACA students is cruel & unlawful So many Dreamers have been on the frontlines of COVID, and many desperately need this aid We will keep fighting for them & all students struggling to recover" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Gillibrand demand Feds speed up funding for New York's community health centers that were the frontline armor battling COVID-19; senators say emergency funding is needed for NY communities to begin recovery and rebuilding Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "How cruel do you have to be to announce a roll back of health protections for transgender Americans in the middle of a global pandemic, in the middle of #PrideMonth, and on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting?!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "This week's election in Georgia was frighteningly mismanaged. And it may be a troubling sign of what to expect in November as Republicans around the country seek to make it harder to vote during the ongoing pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $200K in funding for Cornell University's Division of Social and Economic Sciences Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "110,000+ Americans have lost their lives to #COVID19. Massive, nationwide protests are calling for racial justice. And what are Senate R's focused on? Confirming right-wing judges & blocking an anti-lynching bill -- unacceptable dereliction of their duty as public servants." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020 TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued Sen.Bill Cassidy
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 crisis has presented particular challenges for individuals & children facing domestic violence. Grateful to speak with phenomenal advocates from @ILCADV yesterday about offering more resources for survivors in a time of increased need." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Schumer reveals: Just as Upstate NY economies begin to reopen & plot COVID recovery, Feds install bureaucratic & unfair rules, leaving NY's beer, wine, & distilled spirits importers shaken; Schumer demands Feds level playing field, extend relief to our domestic suppliers & importers before they tab out of NY Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Energy Subcommittee chairwoman Fletcher holds bipartisan teleconference on DOE support of manufacturing during the COVID-19 crisis Rep.Lizzie Fletcher, ...
June 11, 2020 Risch Joins Bipartisan Effort to Bring Production of Semiconductors, Critical to National Security, Back to U.S. Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
June 11, 2020 Senators Markey and Blumenthal Demand NHTSA Proactively Address the Cyber Risks of Internet-Connected Cars Sen.Ed Markey, ...
June 11, 2020 Senate Armed Services Committee Approves National Defense Authorization Act with Rounds' Support Sen.Mike Rounds
June 11, 2020 NorthKey Community Care Receives CARES Act funding for Telehealth Upgrades Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 11, 2020 Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. McCollum, Hearing on Indian Health Service COVID-19 Response Rep.Betty McCollum
June 11, 2020 Sasse, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Punish Companies, Individuals Who Steal U.S. Technology Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Merkley and Young Make Bipartisan Push for Briefing Around Around Possible Foreign Exploitation of U.S. Domestic Divisions Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "To the Trump administration: Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, and other members of the administration's Coronavirus Task Force must hold a briefing for Democratic Senators on the recent spikes. We need to understand why these spikes are happening and how to adapt our national response." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hazard pay for essential workers is a racial justice issue. Health care is a racial justice issue. Rent assistance is a racial justice issue. Senate Republicans: We must act to keep fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "We are prepared to conclude another week of Senate business without any progress on COVID-19, without any commitment to pursue real police reform. The Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus would rather chase President Trump's wild conspiracy theories than help Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Delgado successfully secure over $1 million in federal funding for the Center for Discovery in Sullivan County Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump was too quick to sideline the Coronavirus Task Force, too eager to pretend that everything was back to normal. The country needs Dr. Fauci on billboards, but President Trump wants to put him on a milk carton." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Hearing of the House Veterans Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Takano, Hearing on Assessing VA's Response To The COVID-19 Pandemic: 90 Days Later Rep.Mark Takano
June 11, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Support Hand Sanitizer and Ethanol Production By Extending FDA Guidance Sen.John Thune
June 11, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom - Senator Hawley to Zoom: "Pick A Side: American Principles and Free-Speech, or Short-Term Global Profits and Censorship" Sen.Josh Hawley
June 11, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Urges President Trump to Reverse Decision on Troop Withdrawal From Germany Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
June 11, 2020 Feinstein, Sherman Bill Makes Safety Equipment Mandatory on Helicopters Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 11, 2020 Senate Passes Tester, Moran Bill to Expand Protections for Military Families Impacted by COVID-19 Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
June 11, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces 2020 State Fair of West Virginia will move forward as scheduled Sen.Jim Justice
June 11, 2020 Following Hirono Advocacy, Senate Armed Services Committee Reinstates Full Funding Authorization for HDR-H During NDAA Markup Sen.Mazie Hirono
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US has eclipsed 2M COVID-19 cases Another 1.5M Americans filed for unemployment over the past week 1.5M public sector workers lost jobs The disease is spiking in 19 states But Senate Republicans are ready to prematurely declare victory over one jobs report? We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces nursing home visitation, graduation ceremonies to be allowed with limitations Sen.Jim Justice
June 10, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $400 million in federal funding to address housing insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 continues to infect and kill Americans. Unemployment still exceeds 13%, higher than at any point since the Great Recession. And President Trump and Senate Republicans are ready to declare victory over one jobs report? Senator McConnell: We must act NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 Velázquez Probes Problems Within SBA COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 10, 2020 Rep. Khanna, Sen. Warren Announce the Protection of Civilians in Military Operations Act Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
June 10, 2020 Committee Holds Virtual Briefing on Union Elections Amid COVID-19 Rep.Bobby Scott
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth To Senate Leaders: Protect Health, Safety, And Financial Security Of Illinois' Essential Workers In Next COVID-19 Relief Bil Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 10, 2020 Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for McCracken County Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses State And Local Government Pandemic Relief With Illinois Civic Federation Trustees Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020 Letter to Rami Rahim, CEO of Juniper Networks - Wyden, Lee, Booker and 13 House Members Question Juniper Networks Over Secret Government Backdoors Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
June 10, 2020 Rep. Banks' Legislation Highlighted in RSC National Security Strategy Sen.Jim Banks
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee Leaders Demand Additional Information on EPA's Non-Enforcement Policy During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
June 10, 2020 E&C Health Subcommittee Announces Hearing on COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
June 10, 2020 Senate Passes Blackburn, Kennedy Bill to Protect Free Speech on American College Campuses Sen.Marsha Blackburn
June 10, 2020 Dept. of Labor Inspector General to Conduct Audit of OSHA's Actions During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
June 10, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Federal Aid To Help K-12 Schools Address Growing Inequity Due to COVID-19 Sen.Patty Murray
June 10, 2020 Durbin: Health Heroes Act Can Address Health Care Workforce Shortages To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has exposed the places where our society is most broken. With so many schools shifting to online learning, it's become clear that the gap in access to quality internet and computer technology is one of those broken places." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020 Letter to Roy Blunt, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Chairman, Ron Johnson, Senate Committee on Homeland Security Chairman, and Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman - Following Chaos in Georgia Primary, Klobuchar, Feinstein, Peters, Call For Hearings on How to Safely Vote during the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Gary Peters, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "We must pass reforms to protect human dignity, ensure equal treatment, and hold people who abuse their authority accountable--while recognizing the critical role law enforcement officers play in protecting our communities. These are not partisan issues. Justice must be served." Rep.Steve Scalise
June 10, 2020 Senate Passes Bill to Expand Servicemembers' Legal Protections During COVID-19 Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "We need the police. We want the police. They have a role to play. I don't want us to allow sloganeering to hijack this movement & cause people of goodwill to resist making the changes we need to make. So yes to reallocating resources & reform. No to defunding the police." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Throughout the #COVID19 crisis, essential workers have kept our pantries stocked, delivered lifesaving medical care, & allowed our country to continue running. We rely on these workers, and they deserve hazard pay & safe working conditions." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020 Steil's Bill to Enforce U.S. Sanctions on Iran Endorsed by The Republican Study Committee as Part of Comprehensive National Security Strategy Rep.Bryan Steil
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our republic can survive a pandemic. It can survive civil unrest. But ideas and deliberation are our foundation. America cannot be America if civil disagreement becomes a contradiction in terms. Anti-speech silencing tactics are a cancer in a free and open society." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate must act to support our state & local governments ASAP by passing the #HeroesAct. Senator McConnell's plan to let them fall into bankruptcy would be disastrous for the brave Americans on the front lines on this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This week alone, the Senate is hosting 8 committee hearings on #COVID19. If Dems really wanted to move more relief forward, they'd be working with Republicans to develop bipartisan legislation that actually has a chance of passing Congress & being signed into law. They're not." Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020 Schumer announces Corning Inc. tapped by Feds for critical role in coronavirus vaccine development, bringing $204 million & doubling employment at Horseheads facility for accelerated production of Valor® glass vials Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds teleconference on COVID-19 modeling Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 9, 2020 Cotton to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police' Sen.Tom Cotton
June 9, 2020 Case Announces Another Round of Federal Emergency Grant Awards to Hawai"i to Address COVID-19 Impacts Rep.Ed Case
June 9, 2020 Letter to e John L. Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Warner, Feinstein, King & Reed Call on DNI to Ensure Orderly, Conditions-Based Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen.Mark Warner
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As of today, #COVID19 has claimed the lives of more than 6,000 Illinoisans. My prayers are with those we've lost, their families & friends. Illinoisans -- please continue to wear a mask & social distance whenever possible. It's up to all of us to stop the spread of this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Two Pieces of Legislation to Promote the Reduction of Maritime-Related Emissions, Support Maritime Cybersecurity Sen.Ed Markey
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "DOJ must ensure online marketplaces are combating #COVID19 fraud & price gouging, & must investigate any fraudulent applications to the Paycheck Protection Program and other attempted scams. Today I pressed DOJ's COVID-19 Hoarding & Price Gouging Task Force on these issues." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Letter to e John L. Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Warner, Feinstein, King & Reed Call on DNI to Ensure Orderly, Conditions-Based Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen.Mark Warner
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The remnants of Tropical Depression Cristobal may bring severe storms and high winds to the Midwest today and tomorrow. I urge all Illinoisans to take precautions and prepare for flooding and severe weather, and to visit http://ready.gov/floods for more information." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With Federal Public And Community Defenders Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep.Angie Craig, ...
June 9, 2020 Durbin Presses DOJ To Ensure Online Retail Marketplaces Are Combating Fraud And Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Racial justice, civil rights, a global pandemic and an economic disaster: these are not merely issues of the month but of this moment in American history. This is truly a time of historic challenge. And Senator Mitch McConnell is missing in action. The Senate must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost too many Americans and front-line workers to COVID-19. But according to reports, Senator McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another relief bill until late July at the earliest. Senator McConnell: We need to act NOW on this health and economic crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Chairman Takano Speaks with Military Officers Association of America to Discuss National Guard and Reserve Parity, VA's Response to the Pandemic Rep.Mark Takano
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