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May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reed & Whitehouse Seek Additional Support for Fishing Communities Sen. Jack Reed, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 7th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump, Senator McConnell, & Republicans are saying we should delay more help in this crisis Now they're worried about the deficit all of a sudden when we're talking about people and workers and families keeping a roof over their heads? We have to act big and bold NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Subcommittee Investigation Reveals that Trump Administration Did Not Effectively Screen Passengers Arriving from Italy and South Korea Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "CDC was ready to issue a guide on how communities could re-open safely. The Trump admin stopped it. Pres. Trump's pressuring for re-opening--but refuses take responsibility for ensuring it happens safely He needs an adequate national testing strategy NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Jack Reed
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "TUNE IN : I will be joining @DanaPerino ~2:00 PM EST to discuss the Senate's role in continuing to strengthen our health response, pivoting towards recovery, and other crucial legislation." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "While we fight COVID-19, we can't forget all the other threats we still face. Terrorist cells, hostile foreign intelligence services, and adversaries all over the world who would be thrilled if the U.S. applies social distancing to our presence on the world stage as well." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 McConnell on "The Daily Briefing' with Dana Perino Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Kentucky Community Health Centers Receive Over $10.3 Million for Expanded COVID-19 Testing Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Letter to Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation - Wyden, Colleagues Push Comcast to Open Public Wi-Fi to Students Lacking Access at Home During COVID-19 Sen. Cory Booker, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Our National Day of Prayer certainly comes at the right time this year. Let's pray for everyone who is sick and suffering with the coronavirus, struggling with unemployment and isolation, or working on the front lines to care for strangers and keep our nation going." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Schumer reveals: As COVID-19 spreads in facilities, VA healthcare sites across Upstate NY have reported weeks of shortages or total lack of PPE; senator demands VA immediately send supplies & PPE to Upstate NY and fix distribution strategy Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 McConnell Announces Nearly $17 Million More for Community Development in Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Wicker Praises $6.72M Award for Expanded Coronavirus Testing in Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 E&C Leaders Announce Committee Teleconference Forum on COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing and Surveillance on May 8 Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Pallone and Neal Demand Transparency into Methodology and Distribution of COVID-19 Health Care Provider Relief Funds Rep. Richard Neal, ...
May 7, 2020 Senator Hassan Emphasizes Importance of Improving Accuracy of COVID-19 Tests, Planning Now for the Manufacturing and Distribution of Vaccines Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 7, 2020 Thompson: Secret Service Belongs in the Department of Homeland Security Rep. Bennie Thompson
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Citing Supply Chain Concerns, Peters Urges Administration to Secure Medical Supplies Needed to Distribute and Administer Coronavirus Vaccine Sen. Gary Peters
May 7, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia first state in nation to begin testing all assisted living facility residents and staff for COVID-19 Sen. Jim Justice
May 7, 2020 Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 7, 2020 Peters Announces Proposal to Deliver Relief Funding to Local Governments Responding to and Recovering from Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Gary Peters
May 7, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response Sen. Patty Murray
May 7, 2020 Peters Introduces Bill to Strengthen Disaster Response Efforts for Minority Communities Sen. Gary Peters
May 7, 2020 U.S. Senators Tina Smith and James Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 7, 2020 Wyden Unveils Proposal to Tie Unemployment Insurance Benefits to Economic Conditions, Prevent Republican Economic Sabotage Sen. Ron Wyden
May 7, 2020 U.S. Senators Klobuchar, Smith Back Legislation to Significantly Expand National Service Programs to Improve COVID-19 Response Sen. Tina Smith
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Michael Flynn Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Daines Secures Over $3 Million for Montana's Health Centers to Expand Coronavirus Testing in Montana Sen. Steve Daines
May 7, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $16 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Oregon Fisheries Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 7, 2020 Fishing Industry in Hawai"i to Receive Millions in Targeted COVID-19 Aid Rep. Ed Case
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
May 7, 2020 Following push from Gillibrand and Schumer, USDA approves New York state's pandemic EBT program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump doesn't care about you. He doesn't care about your health. He doesn't care about your family. He doesn't care about testing. He just cares that his cronies are taken care of." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Daines Introduces Bill to Extend President Trump's 60-Day Immigration Ban to Support American Workers Sen. Steve Daines
May 7, 2020 Financial Services Republicans are Leaders in the Coronavirus Recovery Effort Rep. James Hill, ...
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chris Murphy
May 6, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 King, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Significantly Expand National Service Programs to Respond to Coronavirus Sen. Angus King
May 6, 2020 Hoeven: Administration Provides Guidance to Help Ensure Safe Operation of Meat Processing Facilities Sen. John Hoeven
Date Title Politician
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reed & Whitehouse Seek Additional Support for Fishing Communities Sen.Jack Reed, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 7th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump, Senator McConnell, & Republicans are saying we should delay more help in this crisis Now they're worried about the deficit all of a sudden when we're talking about people and workers and families keeping a roof over their heads? We have to act big and bold NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Subcommittee Investigation Reveals that Trump Administration Did Not Effectively Screen Passengers Arriving from Italy and South Korea Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "CDC was ready to issue a guide on how communities could re-open safely. The Trump admin stopped it. Pres. Trump's pressuring for re-opening--but refuses take responsibility for ensuring it happens safely He needs an adequate national testing strategy NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Jack Reed
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is hitting Illinois hard & my office is doing everything we can to make sure we are available to help Illinoisans in need. But in order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've had to make some updates to our office & constituent services operations." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "TUNE IN : I will be joining @DanaPerino ~2:00 PM EST to discuss the Senate's role in continuing to strengthen our health response, pivoting towards recovery, and other crucial legislation." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "While we fight COVID-19, we can't forget all the other threats we still face. Terrorist cells, hostile foreign intelligence services, and adversaries all over the world who would be thrilled if the U.S. applies social distancing to our presence on the world stage as well." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 McConnell on "The Daily Briefing' with Dana Perino Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Kentucky Community Health Centers Receive Over $10.3 Million for Expanded COVID-19 Testing Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Letter to Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation - Wyden, Colleagues Push Comcast to Open Public Wi-Fi to Students Lacking Access at Home During COVID-19 Sen.Cory Booker, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Our National Day of Prayer certainly comes at the right time this year. Let's pray for everyone who is sick and suffering with the coronavirus, struggling with unemployment and isolation, or working on the front lines to care for strangers and keep our nation going." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Schumer reveals: As COVID-19 spreads in facilities, VA healthcare sites across Upstate NY have reported weeks of shortages or total lack of PPE; senator demands VA immediately send supplies & PPE to Upstate NY and fix distribution strategy Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 McConnell Announces Nearly $17 Million More for Community Development in Kentucky Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 7, 2020 Wicker Praises $6.72M Award for Expanded Coronavirus Testing in Mississippi Sen.Roger Wicker
May 7, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Northwestern University President Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 E&C Leaders Announce Committee Teleconference Forum on COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing and Surveillance on May 8 Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Pallone and Neal Demand Transparency into Methodology and Distribution of COVID-19 Health Care Provider Relief Funds Rep.Richard Neal, ...
May 7, 2020 Senator Hassan Emphasizes Importance of Improving Accuracy of COVID-19 Tests, Planning Now for the Manufacturing and Distribution of Vaccines Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 7, 2020 Thompson: Secret Service Belongs in the Department of Homeland Security Rep.Bennie Thompson
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Citing Supply Chain Concerns, Peters Urges Administration to Secure Medical Supplies Needed to Distribute and Administer Coronavirus Vaccine Sen.Gary Peters
May 7, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia first state in nation to begin testing all assisted living facility residents and staff for COVID-19 Sen.Jim Justice
May 7, 2020 Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 7, 2020 Peters Announces Proposal to Deliver Relief Funding to Local Governments Responding to and Recovering from Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Gary Peters
May 7, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response Sen.Patty Murray
May 7, 2020 Peters Introduces Bill to Strengthen Disaster Response Efforts for Minority Communities Sen.Gary Peters
May 7, 2020 U.S. Senators Tina Smith and James Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 7, 2020 Wyden Unveils Proposal to Tie Unemployment Insurance Benefits to Economic Conditions, Prevent Republican Economic Sabotage Sen.Ron Wyden
May 7, 2020 U.S. Senators Klobuchar, Smith Back Legislation to Significantly Expand National Service Programs to Improve COVID-19 Response Sen.Tina Smith
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Michael Flynn Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Daines Secures Over $3 Million for Montana's Health Centers to Expand Coronavirus Testing in Montana Sen.Steve Daines
May 7, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $16 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Oregon Fisheries Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 7, 2020 Fishing Industry in Hawai"i to Receive Millions in Targeted COVID-19 Aid Rep.Ed Case
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
May 7, 2020 Following push from Gillibrand and Schumer, USDA approves New York state's pandemic EBT program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump doesn't care about you. He doesn't care about your health. He doesn't care about your family. He doesn't care about testing. He just cares that his cronies are taken care of." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Daines Introduces Bill to Extend President Trump's 60-Day Immigration Ban to Support American Workers Sen.Steve Daines
May 7, 2020 Financial Services Republicans are Leaders in the Coronavirus Recovery Effort Rep.James Hill, ...
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chris Murphy
May 6, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 King, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Significantly Expand National Service Programs to Respond to Coronavirus Sen.Angus King
May 6, 2020 Hoeven: Administration Provides Guidance to Help Ensure Safe Operation of Meat Processing Facilities Sen.John Hoeven
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