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April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's corrupt action to sideline Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine--who was newly-appointed as chair of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee--only strengthens our resolve to hold the admin accountable and enforce the strict oversight provisions of the CARES Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020 Oversight Republicans ask for info to hold Kennedy Center accountable on coronavirus aid Rep. Greg Steube, ...
April 7, 2020 Rogers Statement on Passing of First Federal TSA Employee due to COVID-19 Rep. Hal Rogers
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Captain Crozier spoke up to protect his crew Acting Navy Secretary Modly's words and actions were insulting to those under his responsibility--It's good he resigned We will continue to fight the Trump admin's ongoing attacks on those who speak the truth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Velázquez Says Trump Administration Not Enacting COVID-19 Small Business Relief as Congress Intended Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 6, 2020 Smith Calls for Modly's Removal After Mishandling U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Adam Smith
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "No American should be worried about being exploited by predatory lenders during this public health crisis. I'm proud to join @SenSherrodBrown in urging financial regulators to protect consumers during #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: Upstate farmers forced to waste milk, crops, & money in the midst of global pandemic due to dramatic supply chain disruptions; senator urges Secretary of Agriculture to immediately release the $9.5b secured in recent emergency package to help New York's +33,000 farms Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke on the phone w/ Administrator @SBAJovita from @SBAgov about her effort to implement the #CARESAct's #COVID #smallbiz relief. I emphasized the need to help #smallbiz owners and employees who help support communities across South Dakota. #PaycheckProtectionProgram" Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice says we "will remain as aggressive as possible to save as many lives as we possibly can" in face of COVID-19 Sen. Jim Justice
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "If you're a gig worker, a part-time worker, self-employed, or a freelancer, I want you to know that you are covered by the new coronavirus response bill. Because Senate Democrats fought to increase and expand unemployment insurance. WATCH:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to join the 21st century. Remote voting would help keep the wheels of government moving during times of crisis - like the one we face right now. Let's get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 NM Delegation Announces Over $674,000 in Transportation Grants to Tribes in New Mexico as Part of Emergency Coronavirus Funding Package Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 6, 2020 Warren, Markey, Lynch Announce Over $2 Million in Federal Funding for Quincy Seawall Sen. Ed Markey, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Brown, Durbin to financial regulators: Protect consumers from predatory lending practices during COVID-19 pandemic Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gottheimer Requests Federal Support for North Jersey Schools Providing Free and Reduced Price Meals to Students in Need Amid Coronavirus Outbreak -- so Fifth District Kids Don't Go Hungry Rep. Josh Gottheimer
April 6, 2020 Chairman Courtney Calls For Acting Navy Secretary Modly's Resignation Following Personal Attacks On Captain Brett Crozier Rep. Joe Courtney
April 6, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of FEMA - Peters, Tlaib Lead Michigan Delegation in Urging FEMA to Waive Cost-Sharing Burden for State and Local Fire and Emergency Response Grants Sen. Gary Peters, ...
April 6, 2020 Rep. Jason Crow's Office to Launch "Thank Yous for Local Heroes" Program Rep. Jason Crow
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, I spoke with the WH Chief of Staff I urged him to have Pres. Trump appoint a senior military officer to lead gov-wide production & distribution of critical medical supplies Lives are at stake I suggested: Gen. Paul Selva Adm Sandy Winnefeld Vice Adm Mark Harnitchek" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Larson, Davis, Blumenauer, Schneider, and Higgins Lead Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries Rep. John Larson, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Trone, Van Hollen UrgeTreasury to Strengthen Paycheck Protection Program in Response to Concerns from Maryland Small Businesses Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Admin To Increase Access To Doctors In Rural And Other Medically Underserved Areas Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Cárdenas, Lofgren urge Trump Administration to allow foreign-born physicians to practice in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic Rep. Brad Sherman, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Make Farmers and Agricultural Businesses Eligible for COVID-19 Economic Injury Grants Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 6, 2020 Following Letter of Support from Maine's Congressional Delegation, President Approves Governor Mills' Disaster Declaration Request Rep. Jared Golden, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Congressman Neguse Leads Call for First Responders to Get Priority for Coronavirus Testing Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
April 6, 2020 Merkley Calls for DHS OIG Investigation of Children Held in Long-Term Detention in Family Internment Camps Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 6, 2020 Congressman Panetta Cosponsors Legislation to Provide Critical Assistance to Immigrant Communities Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
April 6, 2020 Ernst: Domestic Violence Survivors Should Receive Direct Payments No Matter What Sen. Joni Ernst
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "America is depending on our nation's farmers to help get us through this pandemic. @SenDuckworth & I are joining a bipartisan group of Senators in urging @USDA to ensure the continuity of our food supply by supporting our farmers & rural areas." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Congressman Costa Leads 108 Members in Calling on USDA to Provide Direct Support to Specialty Crop Producers Rep. Jim Costa, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive increased SNAP benefits thanks to recent federal legislation & @GovPritzker 's leadership. We must ensure families can keep food on the table throughout this #COVID19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump is saying that America's governors are telling him he's doing a good job, he should read the front page of the New York Times this morning." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - Moulton Advocates for Nonprofit Assistance in Letter to Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal Rep. Seth Moulton
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Putting the health and safety of Wisconsin first is the right thing to do and @GovEvers has done that by postponing in-person voting until June 9th. This action by the Governor will help ensure a safe and fair election for Wisconsin voters to make their voices heard." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Neal Call on U.S. International Trade Commission to Identify Imported Goods Related to COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: If things are going so well with the distribution of critical medical supplies, why are there complaints from one end of America to the other?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Rep. Pressley's Statement on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's Ruling on the Eligibility for Release of Some Incarcerated Individuals to Halt the Spread of COVID-19 Rep. Ayanna Pressley
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce Illinois will receive more than $147M in federal funding to help expand community health facilities, child care centers, food banks, and senior services during the #COVID19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Galesburg resident Ellen McDowell leaned into her creative side to help her neighbors feel more connected while practicing social distancing. Using her photography skills, she began taking "porch portraits" to bring a smile to her neighbors' faces." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Durbin, Brown To Financial Regulators: Protect Consumers From Predatory Lending Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Protect Frontline Workers Against Covid-19 Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 6, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Chief Of National Guard Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "The men & women of @USNationalGuard are being called into action to help states like Illinois respond to #COVID19 pandemic, providing critical aid by moving medical supplies & setting up testing sites. Spoke w/ @ChiefNGB about operations with @IL_Natl_Guard & ways I can assist." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Lankford To HHS: Ensure Rural Hospitals Have Help During Coronavirus Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "gr8 to hear Dr Fauci emphasize the good job Gov Reynolds is doing @realDonaldTrump daily news conf He said what Iowa is doing is totally compatible w what everyone else is doing/functionally equivalent to other states" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "While medical professionals are fighting on the front lines against #COVID19, it's comforting to know that their children and families are continuing to receive support from their communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "A conservative majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against a safe election and for putting lives at risk. GOP appointed justices on the #SCOTUS ruled against a fair election and for a massive disenfranchisement of Wisconsin voters. Who is on your side? #CourtsMatter" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Date Title Politician
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's corrupt action to sideline Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine--who was newly-appointed as chair of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee--only strengthens our resolve to hold the admin accountable and enforce the strict oversight provisions of the CARES Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020 Oversight Republicans ask for info to hold Kennedy Center accountable on coronavirus aid Rep.Greg Steube, ...
April 7, 2020 Rogers Statement on Passing of First Federal TSA Employee due to COVID-19 Rep.Hal Rogers
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Captain Crozier spoke up to protect his crew Acting Navy Secretary Modly's words and actions were insulting to those under his responsibility--It's good he resigned We will continue to fight the Trump admin's ongoing attacks on those who speak the truth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Velázquez Says Trump Administration Not Enacting COVID-19 Small Business Relief as Congress Intended Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 6, 2020 Smith Calls for Modly's Removal After Mishandling U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Adam Smith
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "No American should be worried about being exploited by predatory lenders during this public health crisis. I'm proud to join @SenSherrodBrown in urging financial regulators to protect consumers during #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: Upstate farmers forced to waste milk, crops, & money in the midst of global pandemic due to dramatic supply chain disruptions; senator urges Secretary of Agriculture to immediately release the $9.5b secured in recent emergency package to help New York's +33,000 farms Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke on the phone w/ Administrator @SBAJovita from @SBAgov about her effort to implement the #CARESAct's #COVID #smallbiz relief. I emphasized the need to help #smallbiz owners and employees who help support communities across South Dakota. #PaycheckProtectionProgram" Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice says we "will remain as aggressive as possible to save as many lives as we possibly can" in face of COVID-19 Sen.Jim Justice
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "If you're a gig worker, a part-time worker, self-employed, or a freelancer, I want you to know that you are covered by the new coronavirus response bill. Because Senate Democrats fought to increase and expand unemployment insurance. WATCH:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to join the 21st century. Remote voting would help keep the wheels of government moving during times of crisis - like the one we face right now. Let's get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 NM Delegation Announces Over $674,000 in Transportation Grants to Tribes in New Mexico as Part of Emergency Coronavirus Funding Package Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 6, 2020 Warren, Markey, Lynch Announce Over $2 Million in Federal Funding for Quincy Seawall Sen.Ed Markey, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Brown, Durbin to financial regulators: Protect consumers from predatory lending practices during COVID-19 pandemic Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gottheimer Requests Federal Support for North Jersey Schools Providing Free and Reduced Price Meals to Students in Need Amid Coronavirus Outbreak -- so Fifth District Kids Don't Go Hungry Rep.Josh Gottheimer
April 6, 2020 Chairman Courtney Calls For Acting Navy Secretary Modly's Resignation Following Personal Attacks On Captain Brett Crozier Rep.Joe Courtney
April 6, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of FEMA - Peters, Tlaib Lead Michigan Delegation in Urging FEMA to Waive Cost-Sharing Burden for State and Local Fire and Emergency Response Grants Sen.Gary Peters, ...
April 6, 2020 Rep. Jason Crow's Office to Launch "Thank Yous for Local Heroes" Program Rep.Jason Crow
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, I spoke with the WH Chief of Staff I urged him to have Pres. Trump appoint a senior military officer to lead gov-wide production & distribution of critical medical supplies Lives are at stake I suggested: Gen. Paul Selva Adm Sandy Winnefeld Vice Adm Mark Harnitchek" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Larson, Davis, Blumenauer, Schneider, and Higgins Lead Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries Rep.John Larson, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Trone, Van Hollen UrgeTreasury to Strengthen Paycheck Protection Program in Response to Concerns from Maryland Small Businesses Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Admin To Increase Access To Doctors In Rural And Other Medically Underserved Areas Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Cárdenas, Lofgren urge Trump Administration to allow foreign-born physicians to practice in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic Rep.Brad Sherman, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Make Farmers and Agricultural Businesses Eligible for COVID-19 Economic Injury Grants Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 6, 2020 Following Letter of Support from Maine's Congressional Delegation, President Approves Governor Mills' Disaster Declaration Request Rep.Jared Golden, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Congressman Neguse Leads Call for First Responders to Get Priority for Coronavirus Testing Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
April 6, 2020 Merkley Calls for DHS OIG Investigation of Children Held in Long-Term Detention in Family Internment Camps Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 6, 2020 Congressman Panetta Cosponsors Legislation to Provide Critical Assistance to Immigrant Communities Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
April 6, 2020 Ernst: Domestic Violence Survivors Should Receive Direct Payments No Matter What Sen.Joni Ernst
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "America is depending on our nation's farmers to help get us through this pandemic. @SenDuckworth & I are joining a bipartisan group of Senators in urging @USDA to ensure the continuity of our food supply by supporting our farmers & rural areas." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Congressman Costa Leads 108 Members in Calling on USDA to Provide Direct Support to Specialty Crop Producers Rep.Jim Costa, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive increased SNAP benefits thanks to recent federal legislation & @GovPritzker 's leadership. We must ensure families can keep food on the table throughout this #COVID19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump is saying that America's governors are telling him he's doing a good job, he should read the front page of the New York Times this morning." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - Moulton Advocates for Nonprofit Assistance in Letter to Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal Rep.Seth Moulton
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Putting the health and safety of Wisconsin first is the right thing to do and @GovEvers has done that by postponing in-person voting until June 9th. This action by the Governor will help ensure a safe and fair election for Wisconsin voters to make their voices heard." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Neal Call on U.S. International Trade Commission to Identify Imported Goods Related to COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: If things are going so well with the distribution of critical medical supplies, why are there complaints from one end of America to the other?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Rep. Pressley's Statement on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's Ruling on the Eligibility for Release of Some Incarcerated Individuals to Halt the Spread of COVID-19 Rep.Ayanna Pressley
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to announce Illinois will receive more than $147M in federal funding to help expand community health facilities, child care centers, food banks, and senior services during the #COVID19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Galesburg resident Ellen McDowell leaned into her creative side to help her neighbors feel more connected while practicing social distancing. Using her photography skills, she began taking "porch portraits" to bring a smile to her neighbors' faces." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Durbin, Brown To Financial Regulators: Protect Consumers From Predatory Lending Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Protect Frontline Workers Against Covid-19 Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 6, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Chief Of National Guard Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "The men & women of @USNationalGuard are being called into action to help states like Illinois respond to #COVID19 pandemic, providing critical aid by moving medical supplies & setting up testing sites. Spoke w/ @ChiefNGB about operations with @IL_Natl_Guard & ways I can assist." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Lankford To HHS: Ensure Rural Hospitals Have Help During Coronavirus Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "gr8 to hear Dr Fauci emphasize the good job Gov Reynolds is doing @realDonaldTrump daily news conf He said what Iowa is doing is totally compatible w what everyone else is doing/functionally equivalent to other states" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "While medical professionals are fighting on the front lines against #COVID19, it's comforting to know that their children and families are continuing to receive support from their communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "A conservative majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against a safe election and for putting lives at risk. GOP appointed justices on the #SCOTUS ruled against a fair election and for a massive disenfranchisement of Wisconsin voters. Who is on your side? #CourtsMatter" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
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