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April 1, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With United Airlines CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on Cruise Ships Carrying Minnesotans and Other Americans Sen. Tina Smith
March 31, 2020 Senators Markey, Blumenthal, Warren Lead Colleagues in Demanding Airlines Provide Full Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Sen. Ed Markey, ...
March 30, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Stimulus Bill With American Airlines CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Blasts Proposal for South Jersey Toll Hearings During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jeff Van Drew
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Florida Gov has set up checkpoints on I-95 to stop drivers from the NYC area. Instead of trying to scapegoat New Yorkers here's a thought. Look in the mirror. This is the same guy who allowed thousands of spring breakers to wildly party on Florida beaches for days. Shameless." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 27, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reed Presses Pompeo Over Failures to Help RIers Stranded Abroad Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Jack Reed
March 26, 2020 Hoeven: Administration Delays REAL ID Deadline In Response To COVID-19 Sen. John Hoeven
March 24, 2020 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President and CEO of Airlines for America - Rep. Burchett Calls on Airlines to Avoid Executive Bonuses, Stands Up for Independent Contractors Amid COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Tim Burchett
March 24, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces Funding for Disaster Relief in West Virginia Rep. Carol Miller
March 24, 2020 Sullivan Lauds Trump Administration Delay of REAL ID Deadline Sen. Dan Sullivan
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke to FAA Admin Dickson about quickly resolving operations issues at @fly2midway & ensure FAA is testing air traffic controllers at tower. FAA must be ready to respond to outbreaks at airports, should they occur, so we can continue to safely operate essential travel needs." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm calling on @SecPompeo and @EsperDoD to step up their efforts and offer more support for Americans stranded overseas and trying to get home. It is simply not enough to tell people to come home, they need help getting back home." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Midway Air Traffic Control Tower With FAA Administrator Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Van Hollen Joins Bipartisan Call Urging Trump Administration to Work With Congress to Deliver Relief to U.S. Airports Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - N.M Delegation Urges State Department to Take Immediate Action to Repatriate New Mexican Aborad Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 Wyden Urges Protections for Airline Employees and Contractors in Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Legislation Sen. Ron Wyden
March 20, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Urge Protections for Airline Employees and Contractors in Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Legislation Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 20, 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 - Representatives García, Moore Urge Support for Public Transportation Agencies and their Workforce During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Chris Smith, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Klobuchar Urges Administration to Help Americans Stranded Abroad to Return Home to United States Safely Sen. Amy Klobuchar
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - With Iowans Stranded in Peru and Elsewhere Abroad, Ernst Calls for "Immediate Action' to Get Them Home Sen. Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020 Representatives Moore, García Urge Support for Public Transportation Agencies and their Workforce During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Gwen Moore
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Duckworth, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to do More to Bring Home Illinoisans Stranded Overseas Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 19, 2020 Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
March 19, 2020 New Mexico Delegation Demands U.S. Department of State Assist New Mexicans Abroad Encountering Difficulty Returning to the U.S. Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jaimie Herrera Beutler, Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Norton Requests Capitol Police be Directed to Create Rules and Regulations to Allow Environmentally Friendly Electric Scooters on Capitol Grounds Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Reports that New Mexicans traveling abroad are not receiving adequate support from the @StateDept are beyond unacceptable. In this time of crisis, the federal government must deploy all resources to ensure Americans can safely return to the U.S." Sen. Ben Luján
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment Rep. André Carson, ...
March 19, 2020 Langevin, Katko, Titus Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Transportation Access for Individuals with Disabilities Rep. Dina Titus, ...
March 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With CEOs From American And Southwest Airlines Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Johnson Praises Expanded Trucking Hours of Service Amid Pandemic Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 18, 2020 Sen. Coons: "Pushing for things that will make a difference for small businesses and employers" Sen. Chris Coons
March 18, 2020 Wyden Introduces Bill to Hold Off on REAL ID Enforcement During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Ron Wyden
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Peters & Stabenow Raise Concerns over Possible Michigan Impact of Canada's Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Sen. Gary Peters, ...
March 17, 2020 Fox News - Infrastructure investment is what America needs to fight coronavirus Sen. Kevin Cramer
March 16, 2020 Senator Markey: Any Coronavirus-Related Airline Bailout Package Must Include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business, Environment Sen. Ed Markey
March 16, 2020 Chairs Thompson, Defazio and Correa Call for Dhs to Delay the Real Id Act Implementation Deadline Rep. Bennie Thompson
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "After hundreds of passengers were forced to wait in close quarters for hours in order to clear medical screenings at customs at @fly2ohare , @SenDuckworth & I demanded Trump Admin provide additional fed resources for O'Hare & 13 airports responsible for screening passengers." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2020 Senator Markey Urges Trump Admin. to Address Long Lines, Dysfunction at Airports Due to Enhanced Health Screening for Coronavirus Sen. Ed Markey
March 14, 2020 Tweet - "In contact with @GovPritzker about arriving passenger delays at @fly2ohare of up to eight hours waiting for luggage, immigration, customs, & possible medical screening. Appears source of delays all federal and Admin was unprepared after Presidential ban on travel from Europe." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2020 Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi Statement On Investigation Of Travel Insurance Agencies Not Covering Coronavirus Related Cancellations Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 13, 2020 Sen. Rick Scott: Temperatures Must be Checked Before Individuals are Allowed to Board Mass Transit Sen. Rick Scott
March 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @United has major hub in Chicago & serves countless Illinoisans a year. Met w/United CEO Munoz to discuss serious impact coronavirus is having on airline industry & those who work in it. Congress must act quickly to provide relief to working families during this difficult time." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Congressman Correa Votes Against FISA Reauthorization Bill Due To Lack Of Significant Reform Rep. Lou Correa
March 11, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces $394,000 MATA Grant Rep. Steve Cohen
March 11, 2020 Durbin Meets With Illinois Public Transportation Officials Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "The public also needs clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported federal health officials recommended older Americans refrain from air travel--but the White House overruled What happened here? What's the recommendation of federal health experts?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Introduction of the Cargo Flight Deck Security Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 10, 2020 Letter to Rafael Santana, President and CEO of Wabtec Corporation - Duckworth, Durbin, Lipinski Press WABTEC on Positive Train Control Implementation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 10, 2020 Sen. Rick Scott to President Trump: Families Need More Information Sen. Rick Scott
Date Title Politician
April 1, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With United Airlines CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on Cruise Ships Carrying Minnesotans and Other Americans Sen.Tina Smith
March 31, 2020 Senators Markey, Blumenthal, Warren Lead Colleagues in Demanding Airlines Provide Full Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Sen.Ed Markey, ...
March 30, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Stimulus Bill With American Airlines CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Blasts Proposal for South Jersey Toll Hearings During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jeff Van Drew
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Florida Gov has set up checkpoints on I-95 to stop drivers from the NYC area. Instead of trying to scapegoat New Yorkers here's a thought. Look in the mirror. This is the same guy who allowed thousands of spring breakers to wildly party on Florida beaches for days. Shameless." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 27, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reed Presses Pompeo Over Failures to Help RIers Stranded Abroad Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Jack Reed
March 26, 2020 Hoeven: Administration Delays REAL ID Deadline In Response To COVID-19 Sen.John Hoeven
March 24, 2020 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President and CEO of Airlines for America - Rep. Burchett Calls on Airlines to Avoid Executive Bonuses, Stands Up for Independent Contractors Amid COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Tim Burchett
March 24, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces Funding for Disaster Relief in West Virginia Rep.Carol Miller
March 24, 2020 Sullivan Lauds Trump Administration Delay of REAL ID Deadline Sen.Dan Sullivan
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke to FAA Admin Dickson about quickly resolving operations issues at @fly2midway & ensure FAA is testing air traffic controllers at tower. FAA must be ready to respond to outbreaks at airports, should they occur, so we can continue to safely operate essential travel needs." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm calling on @SecPompeo and @EsperDoD to step up their efforts and offer more support for Americans stranded overseas and trying to get home. It is simply not enough to tell people to come home, they need help getting back home." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Midway Air Traffic Control Tower With FAA Administrator Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Van Hollen Joins Bipartisan Call Urging Trump Administration to Work With Congress to Deliver Relief to U.S. Airports Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - N.M Delegation Urges State Department to Take Immediate Action to Repatriate New Mexican Aborad Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 Wyden Urges Protections for Airline Employees and Contractors in Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Legislation Sen.Ron Wyden
March 20, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Urge Protections for Airline Employees and Contractors in Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Legislation Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 20, 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 - Representatives García, Moore Urge Support for Public Transportation Agencies and their Workforce During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Chris Smith, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Klobuchar Urges Administration to Help Americans Stranded Abroad to Return Home to United States Safely Sen.Amy Klobuchar
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - With Iowans Stranded in Peru and Elsewhere Abroad, Ernst Calls for "Immediate Action' to Get Them Home Sen.Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020 Representatives Moore, García Urge Support for Public Transportation Agencies and their Workforce During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Gwen Moore
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Duckworth, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to do More to Bring Home Illinoisans Stranded Overseas Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 19, 2020 Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
March 19, 2020 New Mexico Delegation Demands U.S. Department of State Assist New Mexicans Abroad Encountering Difficulty Returning to the U.S. Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jaimie Herrera Beutler, Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Norton Requests Capitol Police be Directed to Create Rules and Regulations to Allow Environmentally Friendly Electric Scooters on Capitol Grounds Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Reports that New Mexicans traveling abroad are not receiving adequate support from the @StateDept are beyond unacceptable. In this time of crisis, the federal government must deploy all resources to ensure Americans can safely return to the U.S." Sen.Ben Luján
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment Rep.André Carson, ...
March 19, 2020 Langevin, Katko, Titus Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Transportation Access for Individuals with Disabilities Rep.Dina Titus, ...
March 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With CEOs From American And Southwest Airlines Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Johnson Praises Expanded Trucking Hours of Service Amid Pandemic Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 18, 2020 Sen. Coons: "Pushing for things that will make a difference for small businesses and employers" Sen.Chris Coons
March 18, 2020 Wyden Introduces Bill to Hold Off on REAL ID Enforcement During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Ron Wyden
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Peters & Stabenow Raise Concerns over Possible Michigan Impact of Canada's Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Sen.Gary Peters, ...
March 17, 2020 Fox News - Infrastructure investment is what America needs to fight coronavirus Sen.Kevin Cramer
March 16, 2020 Senator Markey: Any Coronavirus-Related Airline Bailout Package Must Include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business, Environment Sen.Ed Markey
March 16, 2020 Chairs Thompson, Defazio and Correa Call for Dhs to Delay the Real Id Act Implementation Deadline Rep.Bennie Thompson
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "After hundreds of passengers were forced to wait in close quarters for hours in order to clear medical screenings at customs at @fly2ohare , @SenDuckworth & I demanded Trump Admin provide additional fed resources for O'Hare & 13 airports responsible for screening passengers." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2020 Senator Markey Urges Trump Admin. to Address Long Lines, Dysfunction at Airports Due to Enhanced Health Screening for Coronavirus Sen.Ed Markey
March 14, 2020 Tweet - "In contact with @GovPritzker about arriving passenger delays at @fly2ohare of up to eight hours waiting for luggage, immigration, customs, & possible medical screening. Appears source of delays all federal and Admin was unprepared after Presidential ban on travel from Europe." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2020 Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi Statement On Investigation Of Travel Insurance Agencies Not Covering Coronavirus Related Cancellations Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 13, 2020 Sen. Rick Scott: Temperatures Must be Checked Before Individuals are Allowed to Board Mass Transit Sen.Rick Scott
March 12, 2020 Tweet - ". @United has major hub in Chicago & serves countless Illinoisans a year. Met w/United CEO Munoz to discuss serious impact coronavirus is having on airline industry & those who work in it. Congress must act quickly to provide relief to working families during this difficult time." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Congressman Correa Votes Against FISA Reauthorization Bill Due To Lack Of Significant Reform Rep.Lou Correa
March 11, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces $394,000 MATA Grant Rep.Steve Cohen
March 11, 2020 Durbin Meets With Illinois Public Transportation Officials Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "The public also needs clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported federal health officials recommended older Americans refrain from air travel--but the White House overruled What happened here? What's the recommendation of federal health experts?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Introduction of the Cargo Flight Deck Security Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 10, 2020 Letter to Rafael Santana, President and CEO of Wabtec Corporation - Duckworth, Durbin, Lipinski Press WABTEC on Positive Train Control Implementation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 10, 2020 Sen. Rick Scott to President Trump: Families Need More Information Sen.Rick Scott
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