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July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing Let me repeat: The Trump admin's reportedly trying to block state funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Leahy, Durbin, Murray And Tester Call On President Trump To Increase PPE And Testing Capacity Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tillis and Blumenthal Push for Cyber-Security Funding to Protect COVID-19 Research in Next Relief Package Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Salud Carbajal
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "What have Senate Republicans been waiting for? More than 140,000 Americans have died. Millions continue to file for unemployment benefits, and are losing their health insurance. With each passing day, Sen. McConnell's refusal to act becomes more and more inexcusable." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 House Republican Leaders Applaud CFATS Extension Rep. Mike Rogers, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is writing a COVID bill that will prioritize corporate special interests over workers and main street businesses, and will fail to adequately address the worsening spread of COVID. Workers and families and people--not special interests--must be our main focus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - McHenry Joins Top House Republicans In Urging Administration to Hold CCP Hackers Accountable Rep. Michael McCaul, ...
July 20, 2020 Smith Amendments to Build the Wall and Keep Terrorists Out of America Blocked by Pelosi Rep. Jason Smith
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have spent the last 3 months ignoring the spike in #COVID19 cases & deaths across the US. And now they're drafting a partisan bill behind closed doors that prioritizes special interests over working families. The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Pallone and DeGette to Azar: Either Stand Up to Protect Public Health or Step Aside Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
July 20, 2020 House Considering Gottheimer Amendments to Combat Terrorism on Social Media, Protect National Guard from COVID-19, Test Lead in Drinking Water in DoD Schools, and Report on SALT Cut Harming NJ Military Families Rep. Josh Gottheimer
July 20, 2020 Gottheimer Amendments Passed into Final Bill to Combat Terrorism on Social Media, Protect National Guard from COVID-19, Test Lead in Drinking Water in DoD Schools, and Report on SALT Cut Harming NJ Military Families Rep. Josh Gottheimer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It has been over three months since Senate Republicans have considered major COVID-relief legislation while Americans face this public health and economic crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 King Testifies in Congressional Homeland Security Hearing, Stresses Cybersecurity Protections Sen. Angus King
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he's writing the next COVID bill behind the closed doors of his office. That's a failed approach. We must act on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: U.S. Post Offices, including those throughout Upstate NY, could be forced to shut their doors unless they get an immediate infusion of funds; senator vows to fight for critically-needed $25b in "COVID-4' so they can remain open; fight to keep them open begins this week Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen. John Thune
July 19, 2020 Schumer statement urging Montefiore to keep Mt. Vernon hospital open Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility Of Remote Voting In The House Rep. Pete Aguilar, ...
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Administration Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lofgren, Hearing on Exploring the Feasibility and Security of Technology to Conduct Remote Voting in the House Rep. Zoe Lofgren
July 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velázquez, Hearing on Oversight of the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury Pandemic Programs Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 17, 2020 Hearing of the Social Security Subcommittee of House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on the Impact of COVID-19 on Social Security and its Beneficiaries Rep. John Larson
July 17, 2020 Kennedy Announces $1.7 Million FEMA Grant for Acadia Parish Residential Elevation Project Sen. John Kennedy
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To USPS: Millions of Americans are relying on you to ensure their votes count--especially amid COVID We need to know your plan to ensure election mail is delivered without delay From @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenatorCarper , @SenBrianSchatz , @SenBooker , & me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Call for Investigations into Federal Operatives in Portland Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 17, 2020 Thompson: Administration's Violent Actions in Portland are an Un-American Affront to Democracy Rep. Bennie Thompson
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer of Twitter - Senator Hawley Requests Twitter Clarify Employee's Involvement in Cyberattack and New Questions About Moderation Practices Sen. Josh Hawley
July 17, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Hudson Valley schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Hudson Valley school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "There should be an immediate investigation by the Inspectors General at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security into this abomination." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Rose Leads NY Delegation Push for FEMA to Fully Fund Reopening Costs Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell wants to assess conditions in America before taking action on COVID Here's the assessment: People are losing their jobs People can't make rent People are going hungry Small businesses are closing COVID is spreading But Senate GOP's still sitting on their hands" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Rep. Cuellar Secures $27.4 Million for a New Air and Marine Hangar Facility in Laredo Rep. Henry Cuellar
July 17, 2020 Rep. Cuellar Prohibits the Use of Federal Funds for Border Wall in Spending Bills Rep. Henry Cuellar
July 17, 2020 Rep. Titus Urges Rules Committee to Include Amendments to Ban Explosive Nuclear Testing and Protect Desert National Wildlife Refuge in NDAA Rep. Dina Titus
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen. Chris Coons, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for urgent COVID relief to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline workers, rental assistance for struggling families, help for small biz. For Senate Republicans to play political games after months of sitting on their hands is inexcusable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Pallone on $10 Billion Provider Relief Fund Distribution to Hospitals Highly Impacted by COVID-19 Rep. Frank Pallone
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $680 million in additional emergency federal funding for "Hot Spot' New York hospitals Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 16, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Harris Announce More Than $4,500 to Support Elkton First Responders Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Murray on Trump Administration's New Demographic Data Report: "We Still Aren't Even Close to Having the Full Picture" Sen. Patty Murray
July 16, 2020 House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation Holds Briefing on Biosecurity Rep. Ami Bera, ...
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump strategy on record breaking #COVID19 infections and fatalities in the U.S.: silence Dr. Fauci and conceal medical data from the CDC. A pitiful strategy to mislead the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Chairman Nadler Introduces Coronavirus Containment Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2020 Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing Let me repeat: The Trump admin's reportedly trying to block state funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Leahy, Durbin, Murray And Tester Call On President Trump To Increase PPE And Testing Capacity Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tillis and Blumenthal Push for Cyber-Security Funding to Protect COVID-19 Research in Next Relief Package Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Salud Carbajal
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "What have Senate Republicans been waiting for? More than 140,000 Americans have died. Millions continue to file for unemployment benefits, and are losing their health insurance. With each passing day, Sen. McConnell's refusal to act becomes more and more inexcusable." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 House Republican Leaders Applaud CFATS Extension Rep.Mike Rogers, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is writing a COVID bill that will prioritize corporate special interests over workers and main street businesses, and will fail to adequately address the worsening spread of COVID. Workers and families and people--not special interests--must be our main focus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - McHenry Joins Top House Republicans In Urging Administration to Hold CCP Hackers Accountable Rep.Michael McCaul, ...
July 20, 2020 Smith Amendments to Build the Wall and Keep Terrorists Out of America Blocked by Pelosi Rep.Jason Smith
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have spent the last 3 months ignoring the spike in #COVID19 cases & deaths across the US. And now they're drafting a partisan bill behind closed doors that prioritizes special interests over working families. The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Pallone and DeGette to Azar: Either Stand Up to Protect Public Health or Step Aside Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
July 20, 2020 House Considering Gottheimer Amendments to Combat Terrorism on Social Media, Protect National Guard from COVID-19, Test Lead in Drinking Water in DoD Schools, and Report on SALT Cut Harming NJ Military Families Rep.Josh Gottheimer
July 20, 2020 Gottheimer Amendments Passed into Final Bill to Combat Terrorism on Social Media, Protect National Guard from COVID-19, Test Lead in Drinking Water in DoD Schools, and Report on SALT Cut Harming NJ Military Families Rep.Josh Gottheimer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It has been over three months since Senate Republicans have considered major COVID-relief legislation while Americans face this public health and economic crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 King Testifies in Congressional Homeland Security Hearing, Stresses Cybersecurity Protections Sen.Angus King
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he's writing the next COVID bill behind the closed doors of his office. That's a failed approach. We must act on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: U.S. Post Offices, including those throughout Upstate NY, could be forced to shut their doors unless they get an immediate infusion of funds; senator vows to fight for critically-needed $25b in "COVID-4' so they can remain open; fight to keep them open begins this week Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen.John Thune
July 19, 2020 Schumer statement urging Montefiore to keep Mt. Vernon hospital open Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility Of Remote Voting In The House Rep.Pete Aguilar, ...
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Administration Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lofgren, Hearing on Exploring the Feasibility and Security of Technology to Conduct Remote Voting in the House Rep.Zoe Lofgren
July 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velázquez, Hearing on Oversight of the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury Pandemic Programs Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 17, 2020 Hearing of the Social Security Subcommittee of House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on the Impact of COVID-19 on Social Security and its Beneficiaries Rep.John Larson
July 17, 2020 Kennedy Announces $1.7 Million FEMA Grant for Acadia Parish Residential Elevation Project Sen.John Kennedy
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To USPS: Millions of Americans are relying on you to ensure their votes count--especially amid COVID We need to know your plan to ensure election mail is delivered without delay From @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenatorCarper , @SenBrianSchatz , @SenBooker , & me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Call for Investigations into Federal Operatives in Portland Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 17, 2020 Thompson: Administration's Violent Actions in Portland are an Un-American Affront to Democracy Rep.Bennie Thompson
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer of Twitter - Senator Hawley Requests Twitter Clarify Employee's Involvement in Cyberattack and New Questions About Moderation Practices Sen.Josh Hawley
July 17, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Hudson Valley schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Hudson Valley school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "There should be an immediate investigation by the Inspectors General at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security into this abomination." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Rose Leads NY Delegation Push for FEMA to Fully Fund Reopening Costs Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell wants to assess conditions in America before taking action on COVID Here's the assessment: People are losing their jobs People can't make rent People are going hungry Small businesses are closing COVID is spreading But Senate GOP's still sitting on their hands" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Rep. Cuellar Secures $27.4 Million for a New Air and Marine Hangar Facility in Laredo Rep.Henry Cuellar
July 17, 2020 Rep. Cuellar Prohibits the Use of Federal Funds for Border Wall in Spending Bills Rep.Henry Cuellar
July 17, 2020 Rep. Titus Urges Rules Committee to Include Amendments to Ban Explosive Nuclear Testing and Protect Desert National Wildlife Refuge in NDAA Rep.Dina Titus
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen.Chris Coons, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for urgent COVID relief to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline workers, rental assistance for struggling families, help for small biz. For Senate Republicans to play political games after months of sitting on their hands is inexcusable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Pallone on $10 Billion Provider Relief Fund Distribution to Hospitals Highly Impacted by COVID-19 Rep.Frank Pallone
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $680 million in additional emergency federal funding for "Hot Spot' New York hospitals Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 16, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Harris Announce More Than $4,500 to Support Elkton First Responders Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Murray on Trump Administration's New Demographic Data Report: "We Still Aren't Even Close to Having the Full Picture" Sen.Patty Murray
July 16, 2020 House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation Holds Briefing on Biosecurity Rep.Ami Bera, ...
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump strategy on record breaking #COVID19 infections and fatalities in the U.S.: silence Dr. Fauci and conceal medical data from the CDC. A pitiful strategy to mislead the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Chairman Nadler Introduces Coronavirus Containment Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2020 Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services Sen.Dick Durbin
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