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May 4, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces wellness facilities, drive-in theaters will be allowed to reopen next Monday in Week 3 phase of "The Comeback" Sen. Jim Justice
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Shaheen & McSally Call on TRICARE to Cover Full Scope of Telehealth Services Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Ensure Access to Mental Health for Service Members & their Families Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 4, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $25 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Expand COVID-19 Testing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 4, 2020 Subcommittee Investigation Leads to FDA Increasing Oversight and Accuracy on Serology Testing Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 4, 2020 Letter to Chris Spear, President and CEO of American Trucking Association, Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of Association of American Railroads, Chuck Baker, President of American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Todd Spencer, President of Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Chris Connor, President and CEO of American Association of Port Authorities, Alex Oehler, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, Mike Sommers, President and CEO of American Petroleum Institute, and Cindy Cutera, President of Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals - Wicker Requests Feedback from Critical Infrastructure and Freight Transportation Industries Sen. Roger Wicker
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray Urges HHS and DOL to Work Together to Shift Unemployed Workers Into a Public Health Workforce Focused on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Sen. Patty Murray
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Sens. Murray, Shaheen, and Reps. Speier, Lee, DeGette, Engel, and Lowey Lead Call to Overturn Ideological Trump Administration Policies That Undermine Global Health and COVID-19 Response Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
May 4, 2020 Daines: We Must Bring Drug Manufacturing Back to America, Reduce Dependency on China Sen. Steve Daines
May 4, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 4, 2020 Medium - A Plan for the People's House Rep. Tom Cole, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, after Pres. Trump unveiled his reckless executive order to endanger workers by keeping meat plants open during the pandemic, I wrote IL meat processing companies to ask for info on how they plan to protect their workers from #COVID19 infections." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Hoeven Announces More Than $3 Million in COVID-19 Funding for North Dakota Tribal Colleges Sen. John Hoeven
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy If we'd been on the same track as countries that used widespread testing to stop their outbreaks, we'd be testing 2M per day Some experts say we could need almost 5M per day But we're at only 230,000 per day!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. James McHenry, Dir. of the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Members of Colorado Delegation Call for Due Process Measures in Aurora Immigration Courtroom During COVID-19 Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
May 4, 2020 Courtney Helps Introduce Legislation To Invest $15 Billion In Workforce Training Needed To Relaunch The Economy Rep. Joe Courtney
May 4, 2020 King, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Streamline Medical Supply Production Chain for Increased Manufacturing of Life-Saving Supplies Sen. Angus King
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate needs to hear from Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, Sec. Mnuchin. We need to know why so many small businesses have had trouble getting loans. We need to know why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers. We need to know why we still don't have enough tests!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 4th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans must concentrate on helping Americans recover from COVID-19 not confirming right-wing judges or protecting big businesses that threaten to put workers at serious risk." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "To Secretary Mnuchin: The $8 billion in critical relief funds in the CARES Act intended for federally recognized Tribal governments needs to be released IMMEDIATELY. The deadline to distribute funds was April 26. This delay is costing lives. The Tribes cannot wait!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "While we're together in Washington, the Senate must be focused on the public health & economic crisis caused by #COVID19. We should not be here just to rubber-stamp inexperienced judicial nominees who are friends with the Majority Leader." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 4, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Durbin Statement On COVID-19 Cases At Rantoul Pork Processing Plant Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Essential workers are working longer shifts at great personal risk. These Americans are the true heroes of this pandemic, and we need to make sure they are taken care of. They deserve premium pay from a Heroes Fund." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Cornyn
May 4, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: Oregon Public Housing Authorities to Receive More than $5.7 Million in COVID-19 Aid Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Hate is not welcome here in Illinois, & protests over the weekend do not reflect the overwhelming majority of Illinoisans who are committed to #StayHome & protect one another. I stand with @GovPritzker & his efforts to save lives & stop the spread of #COVID19. #AllInIllinois" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth, Harris Press For Emergency Funding To Combat Hate Crimes During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans - Illinois OSHA's Free Safety & Health Consultation Program is ready to assist employers with guidance on #COVID19 workplace safety & health. If your business is interested in utilizing this program, complete the online request form here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Good to speak with @MayorBowser today about the status of #COVID19 in Washington, DC, which remains a coronavirus hot spot. The Senate must do everything it can to protect the health & well-being of DC residents & Capitol staff as we go back into session today." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call For $26 Billion In Next Coronavirus Relief Package To Support Research Workforce Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 4, 2020 Kentucky Rural Healthcare Providers Receive Additional $372 Million from McConnell's CARES Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's red line in a Coronavirus bill is not testing, help for small biz, housing assistance for families, or rescuing our healthcare system. Sen. McConnell won't support a new Coronavirus bill unless it gives big corporations legal immunity. How does that make sense?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Durbin, Takano, Brown, Jayapal, Warren Unveil Plan To Grant Full Student Loan Discharges To Defrauded Student Borrowers In Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "You know how the White House knows that it's safe to hold a press conference? They test the reporters What do they do before Pres. Trump meets business leaders? They take temperatures & administer coronavirus tests Why isn't there a plan to do the same thing for the country?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Durbin: Senate Should Be Focused On Public Health & Economic Crisis, Not Confirming Right-Wing Judges Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Grassley Supports Title 32 National Guard Extension in Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "I want to thank the staff who worked hard to support the Senate's remote work and the experts who are helping us safely and smartly resume some in-person operations today. Neither the virus nor our nation's adversaries take days off, and thanks to you, neither does the Senate." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 4, 2020 Larson: Social Security Expansion is Needed to Help the Most Vulnerable Rep. John Larson
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump continues to pressure states and businesses to re-open. But he refuses take responsibility for the one thing that will allow them to do it safely: Testing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $9 million in emergency federal funding for Upstate housing assistance Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that thousands of doctors currently working in the U.S. are stuck in the green card backlog, putting their futures in jeopardy and limiting their ability to contribute to the fight against #COVID19. The solution is clear -- make more green cards available." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 State Providing Needed Coronavirus Supply Relief Sen. Pete Ricketts
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Norton Encourages Federal Bureau of Prisons to Release as Many D.C. Code Felons as Practicable Rep. Eleanor Norton
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "We would all do well to take Maryam's advice. Together, we can "Kick it in the butt!" #AllInIllinois" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 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 - Larson Joins 87 House Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Prioritize COVID-19 Testing In Nursing Homes And All Long-Term Care Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 4, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Interview with Nancy Pelosi Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 4, 2020 Letter to Brian Moynihan, President and CEO of Bank of America Corporation, Jaime Dimon, Chairman of the Board and CEO of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Julio Aldecocea, Managing Director of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Dave Worrall, President of LoanCare LLC, Jay Bray, Chairman, President, & CEO of Mr. Cooper Group, Inc., Bruce Williams, CEO of NewRez LLC, David Spector, President & CEO of PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.,, Jay Farner, CEO of Quicken Loans, Kelly King, Chairman & CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Andrew Cecere, Chairman, President, & CEO of US Bancorp, and Charles Scharf, CEO & President of Wells Fargo & Company - Waters and Subcommittee Chairs Hold Mortgage Servicers Accountable During COVID-19 Rep. Al Green, ...
May 4, 2020 E&C Committee Members Hold Teleconference Forum with Admiral Giroir on COVID-19 Testing Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
Date Title Politician
May 4, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces wellness facilities, drive-in theaters will be allowed to reopen next Monday in Week 3 phase of "The Comeback" Sen.Jim Justice
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Shaheen & McSally Call on TRICARE to Cover Full Scope of Telehealth Services Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Ensure Access to Mental Health for Service Members & their Families Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
May 4, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $25 Million In Federal Funding To Help Illinois Health Centers Expand COVID-19 Testing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 4, 2020 Subcommittee Investigation Leads to FDA Increasing Oversight and Accuracy on Serology Testing Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 4, 2020 Letter to Chris Spear, President and CEO of American Trucking Association, Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of Association of American Railroads, Chuck Baker, President of American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Todd Spencer, President of Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Chris Connor, President and CEO of American Association of Port Authorities, Alex Oehler, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, Mike Sommers, President and CEO of American Petroleum Institute, and Cindy Cutera, President of Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals - Wicker Requests Feedback from Critical Infrastructure and Freight Transportation Industries Sen.Roger Wicker
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray Urges HHS and DOL to Work Together to Shift Unemployed Workers Into a Public Health Workforce Focused on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Sen.Patty Murray
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Sens. Murray, Shaheen, and Reps. Speier, Lee, DeGette, Engel, and Lowey Lead Call to Overturn Ideological Trump Administration Policies That Undermine Global Health and COVID-19 Response Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
May 4, 2020 Daines: We Must Bring Drug Manufacturing Back to America, Reduce Dependency on China Sen.Steve Daines
May 4, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 4, 2020 Medium - A Plan for the People's House Rep.Tom Cole, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, after Pres. Trump unveiled his reckless executive order to endanger workers by keeping meat plants open during the pandemic, I wrote IL meat processing companies to ask for info on how they plan to protect their workers from #COVID19 infections." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Hoeven Announces More Than $3 Million in COVID-19 Funding for North Dakota Tribal Colleges Sen.John Hoeven
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy If we'd been on the same track as countries that used widespread testing to stop their outbreaks, we'd be testing 2M per day Some experts say we could need almost 5M per day But we're at only 230,000 per day!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. James McHenry, Dir. of the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Members of Colorado Delegation Call for Due Process Measures in Aurora Immigration Courtroom During COVID-19 Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
May 4, 2020 Courtney Helps Introduce Legislation To Invest $15 Billion In Workforce Training Needed To Relaunch The Economy Rep.Joe Courtney
May 4, 2020 King, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Streamline Medical Supply Production Chain for Increased Manufacturing of Life-Saving Supplies Sen.Angus King
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate needs to hear from Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, Sec. Mnuchin. We need to know why so many small businesses have had trouble getting loans. We need to know why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers. We need to know why we still don't have enough tests!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 4th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans must concentrate on helping Americans recover from COVID-19 not confirming right-wing judges or protecting big businesses that threaten to put workers at serious risk." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "To Secretary Mnuchin: The $8 billion in critical relief funds in the CARES Act intended for federally recognized Tribal governments needs to be released IMMEDIATELY. The deadline to distribute funds was April 26. This delay is costing lives. The Tribes cannot wait!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "While we're together in Washington, the Senate must be focused on the public health & economic crisis caused by #COVID19. We should not be here just to rubber-stamp inexperienced judicial nominees who are friends with the Majority Leader." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 4, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Durbin Statement On COVID-19 Cases At Rantoul Pork Processing Plant Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Essential workers are working longer shifts at great personal risk. These Americans are the true heroes of this pandemic, and we need to make sure they are taken care of. They deserve premium pay from a Heroes Fund." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Cornyn
May 4, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: Oregon Public Housing Authorities to Receive More than $5.7 Million in COVID-19 Aid Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Hate is not welcome here in Illinois, & protests over the weekend do not reflect the overwhelming majority of Illinoisans who are committed to #StayHome & protect one another. I stand with @GovPritzker & his efforts to save lives & stop the spread of #COVID19. #AllInIllinois" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth, Harris Press For Emergency Funding To Combat Hate Crimes During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans - Illinois OSHA's Free Safety & Health Consultation Program is ready to assist employers with guidance on #COVID19 workplace safety & health. If your business is interested in utilizing this program, complete the online request form here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Good to speak with @MayorBowser today about the status of #COVID19 in Washington, DC, which remains a coronavirus hot spot. The Senate must do everything it can to protect the health & well-being of DC residents & Capitol staff as we go back into session today." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call For $26 Billion In Next Coronavirus Relief Package To Support Research Workforce Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 4, 2020 Kentucky Rural Healthcare Providers Receive Additional $372 Million from McConnell's CARES Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's red line in a Coronavirus bill is not testing, help for small biz, housing assistance for families, or rescuing our healthcare system. Sen. McConnell won't support a new Coronavirus bill unless it gives big corporations legal immunity. How does that make sense?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Durbin, Takano, Brown, Jayapal, Warren Unveil Plan To Grant Full Student Loan Discharges To Defrauded Student Borrowers In Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "You know how the White House knows that it's safe to hold a press conference? They test the reporters What do they do before Pres. Trump meets business leaders? They take temperatures & administer coronavirus tests Why isn't there a plan to do the same thing for the country?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Durbin: Senate Should Be Focused On Public Health & Economic Crisis, Not Confirming Right-Wing Judges Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Grassley Supports Title 32 National Guard Extension in Iowa Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "I want to thank the staff who worked hard to support the Senate's remote work and the experts who are helping us safely and smartly resume some in-person operations today. Neither the virus nor our nation's adversaries take days off, and thanks to you, neither does the Senate." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 4, 2020 Larson: Social Security Expansion is Needed to Help the Most Vulnerable Rep.John Larson
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump continues to pressure states and businesses to re-open. But he refuses take responsibility for the one thing that will allow them to do it safely: Testing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $9 million in emergency federal funding for Upstate housing assistance Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that thousands of doctors currently working in the U.S. are stuck in the green card backlog, putting their futures in jeopardy and limiting their ability to contribute to the fight against #COVID19. The solution is clear -- make more green cards available." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 State Providing Needed Coronavirus Supply Relief Sen.Pete Ricketts
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Norton Encourages Federal Bureau of Prisons to Release as Many D.C. Code Felons as Practicable Rep.Eleanor Norton
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "We would all do well to take Maryam's advice. Together, we can "Kick it in the butt!" #AllInIllinois" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 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 - Larson Joins 87 House Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Prioritize COVID-19 Testing In Nursing Homes And All Long-Term Care Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 4, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Interview with Nancy Pelosi Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 4, 2020 Letter to Brian Moynihan, President and CEO of Bank of America Corporation, Jaime Dimon, Chairman of the Board and CEO of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Julio Aldecocea, Managing Director of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Dave Worrall, President of LoanCare LLC, Jay Bray, Chairman, President, & CEO of Mr. Cooper Group, Inc., Bruce Williams, CEO of NewRez LLC, David Spector, President & CEO of PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.,, Jay Farner, CEO of Quicken Loans, Kelly King, Chairman & CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Andrew Cecere, Chairman, President, & CEO of US Bancorp, and Charles Scharf, CEO & President of Wells Fargo & Company - Waters and Subcommittee Chairs Hold Mortgage Servicers Accountable During COVID-19 Rep.Al Green, ...
May 4, 2020 E&C Committee Members Hold Teleconference Forum with Admiral Giroir on COVID-19 Testing Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
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