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Nov. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Firing Director Chris Krebs Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan and Iraq Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 Scalise statement on GAO report about FDA's emergency use authorizations during COVID-19 Rep. Steve Scalise
Nov. 17, 2020 Lofgren Statement On Trump Firing Of CISA Director Krebs Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on DHS's Latest Attempt to Legitimize Chad Wolf's Role and Actions Rep. Bennie Thompson
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairs Thompson and Underwood Statement on Trump Firing Chris Krebs Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm speaking live on the Senate floor about the recent nationwide surge in COVID-19 infections & the urgent need for Congress to pass a meaningful relief bill. Watch here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Reed: Don't Let U.S. National Security Become a Casualty of Trump's Wounded Ego Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @wolfblitzer on @CNNSitRoom shortly to discuss rising COVID-19 cases and the Republican response to President Trump's refusal to concede. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in every single state in America and Republicans are too busy trying to soothe the President's sore ego to do anything about it. Well the election is over & Pres. Trump lost by more than 5 million votes--it's time we get back to work for the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass a comprehensive COVID-relief bill like the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of Americans. Democrats will not stop fighting to help the American people in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The election is over. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be President and Vice President. Donald Trump and the Senate GOP continuing to deny reality is holding Americans back. COVID is surging. Small businesses & families are struggling. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are facing a dark winter caused by the COVID crisis. We cannot afford for more delay. To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden has won. Stop denying reality. Stop deliberately, recklessly sowing doubt about our democratic process. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Oregon Delegation Urges Fema to Assume 100 Percent Cost Share for Wildfire Impacts Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Another Democrat demand that's blocked bipartisan aid: The fixation on a massive slush fund for state & city govt's, unlinked from COVID need. Some states are taking in more tax revenue this fall than they did before the pandemic. It's struggling families who need urgent help." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans aren't giving up on targeted #COVID relief, but so far Democrats have shown no willingness for compromise. I hope that changes. Republicans will continue to invite our Democrat colleagues to work with us to find a middle ground." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, for the second Monday in a row, we received tremendous news about the prospects for a COVID vaccine. Moderna announced its COVID vaccine is over 90% effective -- raising the possibility that not one but two COVID vaccines may be available in the very near future." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Gillibrand Calls On HHS, CDC To Strengthen Ultra-Cold Storage Infrastructure Needed To Ship, Handle, And Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Oregon Delegation Urges FEMA to Assume 100 Percent Cost Share for Wildfire Impacts Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Republicans in Congress must do more to address this growing crisis. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider passed the House unanimously--but Sen. McConnell has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We're facing a health workforce crisis as our doctors & nurses grapple w/ this unrelenting pandemic. @marcorubio & I have a bill to address these health care shortages--but we need Sen. McConnell to finally join Dems to negotiate a bipartisan relief deal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We have reached the gravest moment of this pandemic. We need to help w/ unemployment relief, small business & restaurant relief, aid to state & local govts, more testing, a helping hand to families, and logistical help for vaccine distro. The Senate must pass COVID relief NOW." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: The election is over. Donald Trump lost. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next President and Vice President of the United States. We must focus on COVID. The Senate must pass the HEROES Act now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases have skyrocketed to over 150,000 Americans per day. We are recording over 1 million new COVID cases per week. It is past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today, President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of the American people. Democrats will not stop fighting to help Americans in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "It's been two weeks since Senator McConnell said he was in charge of negotiating the next COVID-relief bill, and he still hasn't spoken to Speaker Pelosi or me. To Senator McConnell: The American people need relief now. It's long past time for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "More huge news this morning in COVID-19 vaccine development. The kinds of headlines we've longed for. But we must stay careful for the next weeks and months. Wear our masks. Keep social distance. We've come this far and victory is in sight. Let's not surrender to the virus now." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The American people want action on COVID relief. They want action on unemployment, rent relief, small business support, funds for state and local governments now being crushed under the case counts, and more. To Senate Republicans: We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The House passed the HEROES Act 6 months ago Senate Democrats have been fighting for action But Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans have refused to lift a finger on COVID relief and even refused to take part in negotiations It's past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Adam Smith Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 14, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Health Care Heroes across America have been risking their lives for months in the fight against COVID-19. It's on all of us to do our part for them by wearing a mask & social distancing. Together we can help save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell needs to face reality and work with Democrats to pass comprehensive COVID-19 relief. Infections & hospitalizations are skyrocketing across the country--we can't afford to keep waiting on health & economic assistance any longer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "With the #COVID19 pandemic, there has never been a more important time to make sure you have good health coverage. Take advantage of the 2021 open enrollment period by going to http://healthcare.gov today to find a plan that fits you best." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @chucktodd on @MSNBC soon to discuss President-elect Biden's transition process and the surge in COVID-19 cases across the US. Make sure to tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds $1.6 Million in Emergency Funds to Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 13, 2020 Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Protect Americans from Attack Drones Sen. Mike Lee
Nov. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Cortez Masto, Hirono, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging DHS to Increase Air Travel Safety and Support Tourism Industry and Workforce During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Nov. 13, 2020 NM Delegation Announces Over $15.5 Million in DHS Grants to Expand COVID-19 Treatment, Medical Supplies Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is putting the health of Americans and our national security at further risk by refusing to provide President-elect Joe Biden and his transition team with critical information. This obstruction must end." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Honorable Tom Udall, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Feinstein, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Appropriators to Fund Wildfire Recovery in the West Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $43 Million In Federal Funding For New York City COVID-19 Emergency Management Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Rosen Announces American Hospital Association Endorsement of Her Bipartisan Legislation to Study the Full Health Impacts of COVID-19 Sen. Jacky Rosen
Nov. 12, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on Reports Trump May Fire Top Cybersecurity Leadership Rep. Bennie Thompson
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has shattered new single-day records for COVID-19 cases almost every day this month. Senate Republicans need to get their priorities straight--stop boycotting negotiations & join us to provide health resources & economic relief NOW." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 President Expected to Sign Thune-Smith Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden will be the next President. Kamala Harris will be the next VP. It is past time to get to work for the American people. Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the Heroes Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "This week's news on a COVID-19 vaccine was incredibly promising. All of us have to keep up commonsense precautions in the meantime. The virus is spreading quickly in Kentucky and nationwide, and it doesn't care whether we've gotten bored with wearing masks or social distancing." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "My thoughts & prayers go out to the lives lost due to #COVID19 at LaSalle Veterans Home, which is grappling with a significant outbreak. My office is in contact w/ the Gov's office and is ready to help in any way possible. Praying for a quick recovery for the residents & staff." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Firing Director Chris Krebs Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan and Iraq Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 Scalise statement on GAO report about FDA's emergency use authorizations during COVID-19 Rep.Steve Scalise
Nov. 17, 2020 Lofgren Statement On Trump Firing Of CISA Director Krebs Rep.Zoe Lofgren
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on DHS's Latest Attempt to Legitimize Chad Wolf's Role and Actions Rep.Bennie Thompson
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairs Thompson and Underwood Statement on Trump Firing Chris Krebs Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm speaking live on the Senate floor about the recent nationwide surge in COVID-19 infections & the urgent need for Congress to pass a meaningful relief bill. Watch here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Reed: Don't Let U.S. National Security Become a Casualty of Trump's Wounded Ego Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @wolfblitzer on @CNNSitRoom shortly to discuss rising COVID-19 cases and the Republican response to President Trump's refusal to concede. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in every single state in America and Republicans are too busy trying to soothe the President's sore ego to do anything about it. Well the election is over & Pres. Trump lost by more than 5 million votes--it's time we get back to work for the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass a comprehensive COVID-relief bill like the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of Americans. Democrats will not stop fighting to help the American people in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The election is over. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be President and Vice President. Donald Trump and the Senate GOP continuing to deny reality is holding Americans back. COVID is surging. Small businesses & families are struggling. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are facing a dark winter caused by the COVID crisis. We cannot afford for more delay. To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden has won. Stop denying reality. Stop deliberately, recklessly sowing doubt about our democratic process. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Oregon Delegation Urges Fema to Assume 100 Percent Cost Share for Wildfire Impacts Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Another Democrat demand that's blocked bipartisan aid: The fixation on a massive slush fund for state & city govt's, unlinked from COVID need. Some states are taking in more tax revenue this fall than they did before the pandemic. It's struggling families who need urgent help." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans aren't giving up on targeted #COVID relief, but so far Democrats have shown no willingness for compromise. I hope that changes. Republicans will continue to invite our Democrat colleagues to work with us to find a middle ground." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, for the second Monday in a row, we received tremendous news about the prospects for a COVID vaccine. Moderna announced its COVID vaccine is over 90% effective -- raising the possibility that not one but two COVID vaccines may be available in the very near future." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Gillibrand Calls On HHS, CDC To Strengthen Ultra-Cold Storage Infrastructure Needed To Ship, Handle, And Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Oregon Delegation Urges FEMA to Assume 100 Percent Cost Share for Wildfire Impacts Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Republicans in Congress must do more to address this growing crisis. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider passed the House unanimously--but Sen. McConnell has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We're facing a health workforce crisis as our doctors & nurses grapple w/ this unrelenting pandemic. @marcorubio & I have a bill to address these health care shortages--but we need Sen. McConnell to finally join Dems to negotiate a bipartisan relief deal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We have reached the gravest moment of this pandemic. We need to help w/ unemployment relief, small business & restaurant relief, aid to state & local govts, more testing, a helping hand to families, and logistical help for vaccine distro. The Senate must pass COVID relief NOW." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: The election is over. Donald Trump lost. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next President and Vice President of the United States. We must focus on COVID. The Senate must pass the HEROES Act now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases have skyrocketed to over 150,000 Americans per day. We are recording over 1 million new COVID cases per week. It is past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today, President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of the American people. Democrats will not stop fighting to help Americans in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "It's been two weeks since Senator McConnell said he was in charge of negotiating the next COVID-relief bill, and he still hasn't spoken to Speaker Pelosi or me. To Senator McConnell: The American people need relief now. It's long past time for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "More huge news this morning in COVID-19 vaccine development. The kinds of headlines we've longed for. But we must stay careful for the next weeks and months. Wear our masks. Keep social distance. We've come this far and victory is in sight. Let's not surrender to the virus now." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The American people want action on COVID relief. They want action on unemployment, rent relief, small business support, funds for state and local governments now being crushed under the case counts, and more. To Senate Republicans: We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The House passed the HEROES Act 6 months ago Senate Democrats have been fighting for action But Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans have refused to lift a finger on COVID relief and even refused to take part in negotiations It's past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Adam Smith Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 14, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Health Care Heroes across America have been risking their lives for months in the fight against COVID-19. It's on all of us to do our part for them by wearing a mask & social distancing. Together we can help save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell needs to face reality and work with Democrats to pass comprehensive COVID-19 relief. Infections & hospitalizations are skyrocketing across the country--we can't afford to keep waiting on health & economic assistance any longer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "With the #COVID19 pandemic, there has never been a more important time to make sure you have good health coverage. Take advantage of the 2021 open enrollment period by going to http://healthcare.gov today to find a plan that fits you best." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @chucktodd on @MSNBC soon to discuss President-elect Biden's transition process and the surge in COVID-19 cases across the US. Make sure to tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds $1.6 Million in Emergency Funds to Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 13, 2020 Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Protect Americans from Attack Drones Sen.Mike Lee
Nov. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Cortez Masto, Hirono, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging DHS to Increase Air Travel Safety and Support Tourism Industry and Workforce During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Jack Reed, ...
Nov. 13, 2020 NM Delegation Announces Over $15.5 Million in DHS Grants to Expand COVID-19 Treatment, Medical Supplies Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is putting the health of Americans and our national security at further risk by refusing to provide President-elect Joe Biden and his transition team with critical information. This obstruction must end." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Honorable Tom Udall, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Feinstein, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Appropriators to Fund Wildfire Recovery in the West Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $43 Million In Federal Funding For New York City COVID-19 Emergency Management Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Rosen Announces American Hospital Association Endorsement of Her Bipartisan Legislation to Study the Full Health Impacts of COVID-19 Sen.Jacky Rosen
Nov. 12, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on Reports Trump May Fire Top Cybersecurity Leadership Rep.Bennie Thompson
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has shattered new single-day records for COVID-19 cases almost every day this month. Senate Republicans need to get their priorities straight--stop boycotting negotiations & join us to provide health resources & economic relief NOW." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 President Expected to Sign Thune-Smith Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden will be the next President. Kamala Harris will be the next VP. It is past time to get to work for the American people. Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the Heroes Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "This week's news on a COVID-19 vaccine was incredibly promising. All of us have to keep up commonsense precautions in the meantime. The virus is spreading quickly in Kentucky and nationwide, and it doesn't care whether we've gotten bored with wearing masks or social distancing." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "My thoughts & prayers go out to the lives lost due to #COVID19 at LaSalle Veterans Home, which is grappling with a significant outbreak. My office is in contact w/ the Gov's office and is ready to help in any way possible. Praying for a quick recovery for the residents & staff." Sen.Dick Durbin
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