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May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues to Treasury: Disburse $8 Billion in Critical COVID-19 Relief to Tribal Governments Immediately Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "This #MayDay2020 we honor all the essential workers keeping our nation running -- the health care workers, first responders, meatpacking & grocery store workers, & so many others. Where would we be in this pandemic without them?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Americans deserve to immediately hear from top Trump admin officials on why we don't have enough tests, why small biz's are having trouble accessing SBA help, why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers, how to protect frontline workers with needed equipment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 DeLauro, House Ag Chairman Peterson, Fmr. USDA Secretaries Vilsack and Glickman, Chef José Andrés, Consumer Reports Announce Release of Action Plan to Safeguard America's Food Supply Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
May 1, 2020 Courtney Announces More Than $450,000 In CARES Act Grants To Towns Across Eastern Connecticut Rep. Joe Courtney
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Florida Senator Rick Scott believes states like New York hit hard by #COVID19 should be left on their own. What a fraud. Do you think the Federal government should stop sending billions to Florida every time you're hit by a hurricane? Take. A. Hike." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 1, 2020 Argus Leader - Helping small businesses weather this storm Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Reps. Larson, Huffman, Phillips Call for Prioritizing National Service in Future COVID-19 Relief Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to J. T. Hopkins, General Manager of JBS Pork, Barbara Salter, Plant Manager of Tyson Fresh Meats, Bruce Rundle, General Manager of Smithfield Foods, Shinnosuke Murakami, Owner of Aurora Packing Company, and Jim Jendruczek, President and Managing Partner of Rantoul Foods - Durbin To Illinois Meat Processing Companies: How Will You Protect Workers From COVID-19 Infection In Light Of President Trump's Executive Order? Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: Nearly 2 months ago, you told Americans: "Anybody that wants a test can get a test." But it's May 1, and you still don't have enough tests or an adequate national testing strategy. Americans are sick and dying. What are you waiting for!?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, DeLauro Urge DeVos to Reverse Unauthorized Guidance Excluding 7.5 Million Students From Emergency Financial Aid Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 1, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois Community Health Centers Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With 10th District Residents & Cook County Commissioner Gainer Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Alma Adams Responds to Trump Administration Amendment to FEMA Major Disaster Declaration Rep. Alma Adams
May 1, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $1 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 1, 2020 McConnell Statement on New Guidance from the Office of the Attending Physician Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has put on full display the major structural inequities & discrimination in our health care system that have disproportionally impacted minority communities for generations." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Called @SecWilkie yesterday to thank him for his efforts to protect veterans & staff at VA hospitals in IL during the #COVID19 pandemic. We must ensure that IL VA Medical Centers are well-equipped with test kits, PPE, & broadband for telehealth to keep patients & staff safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Loved this clip. When Americans face challenges, the best of humanity shines through." Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's executive order requiring meat & poultry producers to continue operations ignores the health and safety realities of this pandemic. The President would make better use of his authorities by ramping up production of medical supplies instead." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "During the Great Recession, for-profit college enrollment skyrocketed - reaping huge profits for investors & leaving thousands of students buried in student loan debt w/ a worthless degree. We're already seeing signs of for-profit colleges ramping up for a repeat during #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 1st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Recognizing Mallory Preddy Rep. James Hill
May 1, 2020 America's Global Leadership During Covid-19 Rep. Adam Smith
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Public art is a reflection of community. Today, @ChicagoLions are reminding us that we're in this together. Illinoisans, please continue to #StayHome and practice social distancing for the health & safety of your family & your community." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Recognizing Arkansas Advisory Committee for Post-Peak Response Rep. James Hill
May 1, 2020 Letter to Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, Inc. - Senator Hawley to United Airlines: Keep Your Promises to Workers or Give CARES Act Money Back Sen. Josh Hawley
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "I am grateful to all the dedicated professionals who have worked to develop solutions so the Senate can smartly and safely begin resuming our critical in-person work on Monday. I strongly urge my colleagues to consult these guidelines." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 1, 2020 Research and Technology Subcommittee Chairwoman Stevens holds bipartisan teleconference on NIST manufacturing programs and COVID-19 response and recovery Rep. Haley Stevens, ...
May 1, 2020 Energy Subcommittee chairwoman Fletcher holds bipartisan teleconference on COVID-19 impacts on energy jobs and paths to recovery Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, ...
May 1, 2020 Heeding Shaheen's Bipartisan Call, Medicare to Cover Telephone-Based Telehealth Services in Same Way as Video Telehealth Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 1, 2020 Lowey, DeLauro Statement on Next Week's COVID-19 Appropriations Hearing Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Tribal Communities in Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 1, 2020 Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds teleconference on serology testing for COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 1, 2020 Sen. Cramer Notice: North Dakota Colleges and Universities Receive Additional CARES Act Funding for COVID-19 Relief Sen. Kevin Cramer
May 1, 2020 E&C Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference Forum with CDC on Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Health Outcomes Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division of the Dept. of Justice - Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Aggressive Antitrust Enforcement to Protect Competition and Consumers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 1, 2020 Sen. Cramer Notice: Five North Dakota Local Airports Receive COVID-19 Relief Funds Sen. Kevin Cramer
May 1, 2020 Via Teleconference, King Highlights Role that Maine Nonprofits Play in Supporting Communities, State Economy Sen. Angus King
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Tester, colleagues lead bicameral call to Defense Secretary to expand protections for servicemembers during pandemic Rep. Mike Levin, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Peters, Luján Push for Increased Investment in Broadband Infrastructure to Bolster COVID-19 Response Efforts in Historically Underserved Communities Sen. Gary Peters, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eric Fanning, President and CEO of Aerospace Industries Association, Dr. Mary Lynn Dittmar, President and CEO Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, Eric Stallmer, President of Commercial Spaceflight Federation, and Dr. Jeffrey Isaacson, President and CEO of Universities Space Research Association - Wicker Seeks Industry Input on Maintaining U.S. Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities Sen. Roger Wicker
April 30, 2020 Hoeven Outlines Additional Federal Support for Small Businesses, Funds to Help Safely Re-Open Economy Sen. John Hoeven
April 30, 2020 Hoeven Statement on Administration Increasing Medicare Reimbursement for Audio Telehealth Services During Pandemic Sen. John Hoeven
April 30, 2020 Hoeven Statement on Expansion of Main Street Lending Program Sen. John Hoeven
April 30, 2020 Ranking Members Sam Graves & Garret Graves Commend FAA for General Aviation Regulatory Relief Action Rep. Sam Graves, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chair Grijalva Leads Letter to Treasury Department Pressing for Immediate Disbursement of Improperly Delayed COVID-19 Stimulus Checks in Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 30, 2020 E&C Committee Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference Forum with NIH Director Collins on COVID-19 Response Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Manuel Bernal is an emergency room resident at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Chicago. He's also a #DACA recipient & just one of the many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes working in the health care industry to save lives and stop the spread of #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 $75.5 Million Partnership Will Double Production of COVID-19 Testing Swabs in Maine, Create 150 Jobs Sen. Susan Collins
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May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues to Treasury: Disburse $8 Billion in Critical COVID-19 Relief to Tribal Governments Immediately Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "This #MayDay2020 we honor all the essential workers keeping our nation running -- the health care workers, first responders, meatpacking & grocery store workers, & so many others. Where would we be in this pandemic without them?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Americans deserve to immediately hear from top Trump admin officials on why we don't have enough tests, why small biz's are having trouble accessing SBA help, why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers, how to protect frontline workers with needed equipment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 DeLauro, House Ag Chairman Peterson, Fmr. USDA Secretaries Vilsack and Glickman, Chef José Andrés, Consumer Reports Announce Release of Action Plan to Safeguard America's Food Supply Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
May 1, 2020 Courtney Announces More Than $450,000 In CARES Act Grants To Towns Across Eastern Connecticut Rep.Joe Courtney
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Florida Senator Rick Scott believes states like New York hit hard by #COVID19 should be left on their own. What a fraud. Do you think the Federal government should stop sending billions to Florida every time you're hit by a hurricane? Take. A. Hike." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 1, 2020 Argus Leader - Helping small businesses weather this storm Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Reps. Larson, Huffman, Phillips Call for Prioritizing National Service in Future COVID-19 Relief Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to J. T. Hopkins, General Manager of JBS Pork, Barbara Salter, Plant Manager of Tyson Fresh Meats, Bruce Rundle, General Manager of Smithfield Foods, Shinnosuke Murakami, Owner of Aurora Packing Company, and Jim Jendruczek, President and Managing Partner of Rantoul Foods - Durbin To Illinois Meat Processing Companies: How Will You Protect Workers From COVID-19 Infection In Light Of President Trump's Executive Order? Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: Nearly 2 months ago, you told Americans: "Anybody that wants a test can get a test." But it's May 1, and you still don't have enough tests or an adequate national testing strategy. Americans are sick and dying. What are you waiting for!?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, DeLauro Urge DeVos to Reverse Unauthorized Guidance Excluding 7.5 Million Students From Emergency Financial Aid Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 1, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois Community Health Centers Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With 10th District Residents & Cook County Commissioner Gainer Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Alma Adams Responds to Trump Administration Amendment to FEMA Major Disaster Declaration Rep.Alma Adams
May 1, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $1 million in federal funding for telehealth services Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 1, 2020 McConnell Statement on New Guidance from the Office of the Attending Physician Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has put on full display the major structural inequities & discrimination in our health care system that have disproportionally impacted minority communities for generations." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Called @SecWilkie yesterday to thank him for his efforts to protect veterans & staff at VA hospitals in IL during the #COVID19 pandemic. We must ensure that IL VA Medical Centers are well-equipped with test kits, PPE, & broadband for telehealth to keep patients & staff safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Loved this clip. When Americans face challenges, the best of humanity shines through." Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's executive order requiring meat & poultry producers to continue operations ignores the health and safety realities of this pandemic. The President would make better use of his authorities by ramping up production of medical supplies instead." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "During the Great Recession, for-profit college enrollment skyrocketed - reaping huge profits for investors & leaving thousands of students buried in student loan debt w/ a worthless degree. We're already seeing signs of for-profit colleges ramping up for a repeat during #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 1st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Recognizing Mallory Preddy Rep.James Hill
May 1, 2020 America's Global Leadership During Covid-19 Rep.Adam Smith
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Public art is a reflection of community. Today, @ChicagoLions are reminding us that we're in this together. Illinoisans, please continue to #StayHome and practice social distancing for the health & safety of your family & your community." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Recognizing Arkansas Advisory Committee for Post-Peak Response Rep.James Hill
May 1, 2020 Letter to Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, Inc. - Senator Hawley to United Airlines: Keep Your Promises to Workers or Give CARES Act Money Back Sen.Josh Hawley
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "I am grateful to all the dedicated professionals who have worked to develop solutions so the Senate can smartly and safely begin resuming our critical in-person work on Monday. I strongly urge my colleagues to consult these guidelines." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 1, 2020 Research and Technology Subcommittee Chairwoman Stevens holds bipartisan teleconference on NIST manufacturing programs and COVID-19 response and recovery Rep.Haley Stevens, ...
May 1, 2020 Energy Subcommittee chairwoman Fletcher holds bipartisan teleconference on COVID-19 impacts on energy jobs and paths to recovery Rep.Lizzie Fletcher, ...
May 1, 2020 Heeding Shaheen's Bipartisan Call, Medicare to Cover Telephone-Based Telehealth Services in Same Way as Video Telehealth Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 1, 2020 Lowey, DeLauro Statement on Next Week's COVID-19 Appropriations Hearing Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Tribal Communities in Coronavirus Response Efforts Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 1, 2020 Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds teleconference on serology testing for COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 1, 2020 Sen. Cramer Notice: North Dakota Colleges and Universities Receive Additional CARES Act Funding for COVID-19 Relief Sen.Kevin Cramer
May 1, 2020 E&C Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference Forum with CDC on Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Health Outcomes Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division of the Dept. of Justice - Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Aggressive Antitrust Enforcement to Protect Competition and Consumers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 1, 2020 Sen. Cramer Notice: Five North Dakota Local Airports Receive COVID-19 Relief Funds Sen.Kevin Cramer
May 1, 2020 Via Teleconference, King Highlights Role that Maine Nonprofits Play in Supporting Communities, State Economy Sen.Angus King
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Tester, colleagues lead bicameral call to Defense Secretary to expand protections for servicemembers during pandemic Rep.Mike Levin, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Peters, Luján Push for Increased Investment in Broadband Infrastructure to Bolster COVID-19 Response Efforts in Historically Underserved Communities Sen.Gary Peters, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eric Fanning, President and CEO of Aerospace Industries Association, Dr. Mary Lynn Dittmar, President and CEO Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, Eric Stallmer, President of Commercial Spaceflight Federation, and Dr. Jeffrey Isaacson, President and CEO of Universities Space Research Association - Wicker Seeks Industry Input on Maintaining U.S. Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities Sen.Roger Wicker
April 30, 2020 Hoeven Outlines Additional Federal Support for Small Businesses, Funds to Help Safely Re-Open Economy Sen.John Hoeven
April 30, 2020 Hoeven Statement on Administration Increasing Medicare Reimbursement for Audio Telehealth Services During Pandemic Sen.John Hoeven
April 30, 2020 Hoeven Statement on Expansion of Main Street Lending Program Sen.John Hoeven
April 30, 2020 Ranking Members Sam Graves & Garret Graves Commend FAA for General Aviation Regulatory Relief Action Rep.Sam Graves, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chair Grijalva Leads Letter to Treasury Department Pressing for Immediate Disbursement of Improperly Delayed COVID-19 Stimulus Checks in Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 30, 2020 E&C Committee Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference Forum with NIH Director Collins on COVID-19 Response Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Manuel Bernal is an emergency room resident at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Chicago. He's also a #DACA recipient & just one of the many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes working in the health care industry to save lives and stop the spread of #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 $75.5 Million Partnership Will Double Production of COVID-19 Testing Swabs in Maine, Create 150 Jobs Sen.Susan Collins
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