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Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that, over a month after Republicans allowed emergency unemployment assistance to expire, nearly 1 in 5 Americans are still waiting to get back to work. This is the wrong direction." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that, over a month after Republicans allowed emergency unemployment assistance to expire, nearly 1 in 5 Americans are still waiting to get back to work. This is the wrong direction." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican narrative that Americans were disincentivized to return to work while receiving $600 in enhanced UI couldn't be further from the truth." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill Authorizing $11.5 Billion in Emergency Homeless Assistance Grants Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP COVID bill leaves out funding for Cross mark Food assistance Cross mark Rental assistance Cross mark State & local govt Cross mark Worker protections Cross mark Hazard pay Cross mark Broadband Cross mark Safe elections Cross mark Census Dems will not stop fighting to help workers, families, people--We must pass the HEROES Act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP's emaciated bill has no money for rental or nutrition assistance, the census, safe elections It goes backwards on helping state & local governments As the pain from COVID gets bigger--the GOP thinks smaller Democrats will not stop fighting for people and families" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans and Democrats have big differences, but they should not stop us from agreeing where we can and making law to help Americans through this crisis. Working families cannot suffer more because Democrats think their pain helps them politically. The Senate is going to vote." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "In May as Americans cried out for help, McConnell dismissed their needs--saying Senate GOP would 'pause' The GOP's finally realizing the damage their pause has done But they seem dead-set on another bill that doesn't come close to addressing the problems" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP's emaciated bill is only intended to help vulnerable GOP Senators by giving them a "check the box' vote to maintain the appearance that they're not held hostage by their extreme right-wing that doesn't want to spend a nickel to help people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Even Sen. McConnell has repeatedly stressed that 20 GOP Senators intend to do nothing in the face of this crisis. Democrats want to work on legislation that will meet the urgent needs of Americans but Republicans continue to move in the wrong direction." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Additional $53.4 Million In Federal Unemployment Dollars Heading To Hawai"i Sen. Brian Schatz
Sept. 4, 2020 Chairman Neal Statement on the August 2020 Jobs Report Rep. Richard Neal
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "An 8.4% unemployment rate is not something the President should be bragging about." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "8.4% unemployment is nothing to brag about." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2020 Chairman Scott: On Eve of Labor Day Weekend, August Jobs Report Demonstrates Need for Senate Action Rep. Bobby Scott
Sept. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "1.4 million jobs were added back, and unemployment fell lower in August -- a pretty good #JobsReport showing improvement in the economy. We still have a ways to go to get back to the stellar economy we had before #COVID19, but this a good progress." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 4, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Releases Statement on August Jobs Report, Calls for Action on Critical Unemployment Relief Rep. Steven Horsford
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns to Washington next week, we need to make a deal to help small businesses and the millions of jobless Americans. Senator McConnell should not send us home again until we do." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Unemployment numbers remain historically high based on last week's claims, with the nearly 30m Americans waiting to get back to work rising by 2.2m more." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Schrier, Herrera Beutler Introduce Two Bills to Improve Child Nutrition, Access to Healthy Food During Pandemic Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Highest unemployment since the Great Depression Worst public health crisis since 1918 But Trump's embraced a hardline view the government should be doing less--not more Republicans are trying to "check the box" and give the appearance of action rather than meet Americans' needs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "School meal programs provide more than 30 million children in the U.S. with healthy meals on a regular basis. Whether learning remotely, hybrid, or in-person, we must ensure no child goes hungry this school year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 USDA Extends School Nutrition Waiver at McConnell's Request Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 31, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Fights to Extend School Nutrition Programs Rep. Steven Horsford
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Chairman Scott Applauds USDA's Reversal on School Meal Waivers Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Nearly $200 Million In New Federal Unemployment Dollars Heading To Hawai"i Sen. Brian Schatz
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Across the state, Illinoisans have been reaching out to take care of their neighbors when they need it most. The folks at @ChiFreshKitchen are doing just that. Proud to see these Chicagoans using their talent & resources to feed those struggling to put food on the table." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Hawai"i Congressional Delegation Calls on USDA to Extend Flexibility for Child Nutrition Programs to Combat Hunger During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Ed Case, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The jobless claims report again shows over 1M new claims in a week. Nearly 30M Americans are waiting to get back to work. The GOP said the extra $600 in UI benefits was a disincentive to work. With this expanded benefit gone, we see how false that is. We need the #HeroesAct now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "One million new unemployment claims again last week. 27 million now relying on unemployment assistance. The economic carnage continues in Trump's America, and he's still trying to sweep it under the rug." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Stabenow Denounce USDA Inaction to Provide School Meals to Children Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Murphy Joins Republican Members to Send Letter Urging USDA to Give Schools Flexibility Needed to Feed Students During COVID Rep. Glenn Grothman, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "#CaseForClimateAction: Fighting climate change American prosperity & leadership 10M new jobs robust clean energy economy & support for workers help for low-income communities & communities of color, who are most vulnerable to the crisis http://democrats.senate.gov/climate-report" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateGOP let this happen. By allowing these federal benefits to expire, they decided to put partisan politics over the well-being of the American people. But it's not too late to change course. Republicans need to come to the negotiating table." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : As of July, 31% of renters have had slight or no confidence in their ability to pay the following month's rent. That increases to 44% for Black renters, according to @USCensusBureau . Find emergency rental assistance programs near you:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @NLIHC educates, organizes, and advocates to ensure decent #AffordableHousing for the lowest-income people. We're fighting side-by-side for #RentReliefNow to stop an epidemic of evictions due to #COVID19." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Alaska Congressional Delegation Announces Unemployment Assistance Relief Grant Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : 30-40 million Americans could be facing evictions by the end of 2020. We need a national, uniform moratorium on evictions AND $100 billion in emergency rental assistance to ensure #HousingStability during and after #COVID19. See:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : 9 in 10 Americans want elected leaders to ensure #HousingStability during #COVID19 Senate Republicans must immediately work with Dems to pass the Brown-Schumer Emergency Rental Assistance and Rental Market Stabilization Act (S. 3685) More:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's been A MONTH since federal eviction moratorium expired. 30 day notice is required before eviction--so new evictions can begin today Unacceptable For the next 2 hrs, @NLIHC is taking over @SenSchumer to talk about why Senate GOP needs to invest in ensuring people stay housed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : Almost all federal, state, local eviction moratoriums have expired and the supplemental unemployment benefits from #CARESAct have now ended. Millions of low-income renters are at risk of losing their homes. Track the growing eviction crisis:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks for following along with the @NLIHC takeover of @SenSchumer . We won't stop fighting side-by-side for Senate Republicans to take action on #RentReliefNow to stop an epidemic of evictions due to #COVID19." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : Estimates show 44.6M face housing insecurity now that #CARESAct benefits have ended 30-day eviction notices started being filed on 7/24--which means millions could be evicted starting TODAY Families can't wait another minute #RentReliefNow" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : A month after fed eviction moratorium expired--millions of families will likely be forced to turn to unstable/dangerous housing conditions after facing eviction Rapid legislation action can stop potential tsunami of evictions Senate GOP: We must pass #RentReliefNOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 McConnell: House Democrats' Piecemeal Postal Bill Completely Ignores Struggling Families Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 21, 2020 Rep. Cleaver Condemns Usda Decision Not to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Aug. 21, 2020 McBath Partners with Local Organization to Deliver Meals Rep. Lucy McBath
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Chairman Scott: USDA Refusal to Extend Waivers Will Increase Child Hunger Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Call on House Leadership to Pass Extension of Emergency Unemployment Benefits Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Reps. Torres Small and Horsford Urge House Leadership to Vote on Critical Unemployment Relief Rep. Steven Horsford, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order is a weak political stunt. Three weeks of enhanced unemployment is not enough to provide 30 million American workers with the certainty and financial support they deserve. Congress needs to step up & address this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Rosen Co-Sponsors Bill to Support SNAP, Combat Food Insecurity During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Jacky Rosen
Aug. 17, 2020 Wyden Statement on FEMA Guidance on Unemployment Benefits Executive Action Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 17, 2020 Meng Reminds Queens Public School Parents of $420 Per Child Emergency Food Benefit Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Members of Maryland Delegation Urge USDA Secretary Perdue to Extend School Nutrition Waivers for Children and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Senator Murkowski Comments on Governor Dunleavy Approving Extension of Federal UI Benefits for Alaskans Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Last week's jobless claims report confirms that nearly 30 million workers lost $600 in emergency UI after GOP let it expire. UI assistance went a long way for families, and House Dems continue to call GOP back to the negotiating table to provide this urgent relief." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Wyden Statement on DOL Guidance on Unemployment Benefits Executive Action Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "What a sad indictment of Sen. McConnell's priorities. Families across the US are struggling to pay rent & put food on the table & the Senate Majority Leader is focused on shielding corporations from accountability. This is Washington at its worst." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Unemployment Order: --Cuts enhanced benefits in half --Won't go out for weeks, if at all --Runs out weeks after that What a ruse. The American people need a real solution that offers real help!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Dear Colleague on Our Commitment to Children in COVID Relief Negotiations Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Struggling state governments can't afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President's executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Capito Asks President Trump to Extend Title 32 Orders for West Virginia National Guard Sen. Shelley Capito
Aug. 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Van Hollen, Maryland State Senators Hester and Rosapepe Push for Increased Work Share Participation in Maryland and Federally Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that, over a month after Republicans allowed emergency unemployment assistance to expire, nearly 1 in 5 Americans are still waiting to get back to work. This is the wrong direction." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that, over a month after Republicans allowed emergency unemployment assistance to expire, nearly 1 in 5 Americans are still waiting to get back to work. This is the wrong direction." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican narrative that Americans were disincentivized to return to work while receiving $600 in enhanced UI couldn't be further from the truth." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill Authorizing $11.5 Billion in Emergency Homeless Assistance Grants Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP COVID bill leaves out funding for Cross mark Food assistance Cross mark Rental assistance Cross mark State & local govt Cross mark Worker protections Cross mark Hazard pay Cross mark Broadband Cross mark Safe elections Cross mark Census Dems will not stop fighting to help workers, families, people--We must pass the HEROES Act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP's emaciated bill has no money for rental or nutrition assistance, the census, safe elections It goes backwards on helping state & local governments As the pain from COVID gets bigger--the GOP thinks smaller Democrats will not stop fighting for people and families" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans and Democrats have big differences, but they should not stop us from agreeing where we can and making law to help Americans through this crisis. Working families cannot suffer more because Democrats think their pain helps them politically. The Senate is going to vote." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "In May as Americans cried out for help, McConnell dismissed their needs--saying Senate GOP would 'pause' The GOP's finally realizing the damage their pause has done But they seem dead-set on another bill that doesn't come close to addressing the problems" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP's emaciated bill is only intended to help vulnerable GOP Senators by giving them a "check the box' vote to maintain the appearance that they're not held hostage by their extreme right-wing that doesn't want to spend a nickel to help people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Even Sen. McConnell has repeatedly stressed that 20 GOP Senators intend to do nothing in the face of this crisis. Democrats want to work on legislation that will meet the urgent needs of Americans but Republicans continue to move in the wrong direction." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Additional $53.4 Million In Federal Unemployment Dollars Heading To Hawai"i Sen.Brian Schatz
Sept. 4, 2020 Chairman Neal Statement on the August 2020 Jobs Report Rep.Richard Neal
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "An 8.4% unemployment rate is not something the President should be bragging about." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "8.4% unemployment is nothing to brag about." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2020 Chairman Scott: On Eve of Labor Day Weekend, August Jobs Report Demonstrates Need for Senate Action Rep.Bobby Scott
Sept. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "1.4 million jobs were added back, and unemployment fell lower in August -- a pretty good #JobsReport showing improvement in the economy. We still have a ways to go to get back to the stellar economy we had before #COVID19, but this a good progress." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 4, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Releases Statement on August Jobs Report, Calls for Action on Critical Unemployment Relief Rep.Steven Horsford
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns to Washington next week, we need to make a deal to help small businesses and the millions of jobless Americans. Senator McConnell should not send us home again until we do." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Unemployment numbers remain historically high based on last week's claims, with the nearly 30m Americans waiting to get back to work rising by 2.2m more." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Schrier, Herrera Beutler Introduce Two Bills to Improve Child Nutrition, Access to Healthy Food During Pandemic Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Highest unemployment since the Great Depression Worst public health crisis since 1918 But Trump's embraced a hardline view the government should be doing less--not more Republicans are trying to "check the box" and give the appearance of action rather than meet Americans' needs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - "School meal programs provide more than 30 million children in the U.S. with healthy meals on a regular basis. Whether learning remotely, hybrid, or in-person, we must ensure no child goes hungry this school year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 USDA Extends School Nutrition Waiver at McConnell's Request Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 31, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Fights to Extend School Nutrition Programs Rep.Steven Horsford
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Chairman Scott Applauds USDA's Reversal on School Meal Waivers Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2020 Nearly $200 Million In New Federal Unemployment Dollars Heading To Hawai"i Sen.Brian Schatz
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Across the state, Illinoisans have been reaching out to take care of their neighbors when they need it most. The folks at @ChiFreshKitchen are doing just that. Proud to see these Chicagoans using their talent & resources to feed those struggling to put food on the table." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Hawai"i Congressional Delegation Calls on USDA to Extend Flexibility for Child Nutrition Programs to Combat Hunger During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Ed Case, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly one month since CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits expired & Senate Republicans are still refusing to work with Democrats to pass a new bill extending these benefits. Instead they've taken the month off." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The jobless claims report again shows over 1M new claims in a week. Nearly 30M Americans are waiting to get back to work. The GOP said the extra $600 in UI benefits was a disincentive to work. With this expanded benefit gone, we see how false that is. We need the #HeroesAct now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "One million new unemployment claims again last week. 27 million now relying on unemployment assistance. The economic carnage continues in Trump's America, and he's still trying to sweep it under the rug." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Stabenow Denounce USDA Inaction to Provide School Meals to Children Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Murphy Joins Republican Members to Send Letter Urging USDA to Give Schools Flexibility Needed to Feed Students During COVID Rep.Glenn Grothman, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "#CaseForClimateAction: Fighting climate change American prosperity & leadership 10M new jobs robust clean energy economy & support for workers help for low-income communities & communities of color, who are most vulnerable to the crisis http://democrats.senate.gov/climate-report" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateGOP let this happen. By allowing these federal benefits to expire, they decided to put partisan politics over the well-being of the American people. But it's not too late to change course. Republicans need to come to the negotiating table." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : As of July, 31% of renters have had slight or no confidence in their ability to pay the following month's rent. That increases to 44% for Black renters, according to @USCensusBureau . Find emergency rental assistance programs near you:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @NLIHC educates, organizes, and advocates to ensure decent #AffordableHousing for the lowest-income people. We're fighting side-by-side for #RentReliefNow to stop an epidemic of evictions due to #COVID19." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Alaska Congressional Delegation Announces Unemployment Assistance Relief Grant Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : 30-40 million Americans could be facing evictions by the end of 2020. We need a national, uniform moratorium on evictions AND $100 billion in emergency rental assistance to ensure #HousingStability during and after #COVID19. See:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : 9 in 10 Americans want elected leaders to ensure #HousingStability during #COVID19 Senate Republicans must immediately work with Dems to pass the Brown-Schumer Emergency Rental Assistance and Rental Market Stabilization Act (S. 3685) More:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "It's been A MONTH since federal eviction moratorium expired. 30 day notice is required before eviction--so new evictions can begin today Unacceptable For the next 2 hrs, @NLIHC is taking over @SenSchumer to talk about why Senate GOP needs to invest in ensuring people stay housed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : Almost all federal, state, local eviction moratoriums have expired and the supplemental unemployment benefits from #CARESAct have now ended. Millions of low-income renters are at risk of losing their homes. Track the growing eviction crisis:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks for following along with the @NLIHC takeover of @SenSchumer . We won't stop fighting side-by-side for Senate Republicans to take action on #RentReliefNow to stop an epidemic of evictions due to #COVID19." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : Estimates show 44.6M face housing insecurity now that #CARESAct benefits have ended 30-day eviction notices started being filed on 7/24--which means millions could be evicted starting TODAY Families can't wait another minute #RentReliefNow" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From @NLIHC : A month after fed eviction moratorium expired--millions of families will likely be forced to turn to unstable/dangerous housing conditions after facing eviction Rapid legislation action can stop potential tsunami of evictions Senate GOP: We must pass #RentReliefNOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 McConnell: House Democrats' Piecemeal Postal Bill Completely Ignores Struggling Families Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 21, 2020 Rep. Cleaver Condemns Usda Decision Not to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
Aug. 21, 2020 McBath Partners with Local Organization to Deliver Meals Rep.Lucy McBath
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2020 Chairman Scott: USDA Refusal to Extend Waivers Will Increase Child Hunger Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Call on House Leadership to Pass Extension of Emergency Unemployment Benefits Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Reps. Torres Small and Horsford Urge House Leadership to Vote on Critical Unemployment Relief Rep.Steven Horsford, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order is a weak political stunt. Three weeks of enhanced unemployment is not enough to provide 30 million American workers with the certainty and financial support they deserve. Congress needs to step up & address this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020 Rosen Co-Sponsors Bill to Support SNAP, Combat Food Insecurity During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Jacky Rosen
Aug. 17, 2020 Wyden Statement on FEMA Guidance on Unemployment Benefits Executive Action Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 17, 2020 Meng Reminds Queens Public School Parents of $420 Per Child Emergency Food Benefit Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Members of Maryland Delegation Urge USDA Secretary Perdue to Extend School Nutrition Waivers for Children and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Senator Murkowski Comments on Governor Dunleavy Approving Extension of Federal UI Benefits for Alaskans Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Last week's jobless claims report confirms that nearly 30 million workers lost $600 in emergency UI after GOP let it expire. UI assistance went a long way for families, and House Dems continue to call GOP back to the negotiating table to provide this urgent relief." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Wyden Statement on DOL Guidance on Unemployment Benefits Executive Action Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "What a sad indictment of Sen. McConnell's priorities. Families across the US are struggling to pay rent & put food on the table & the Senate Majority Leader is focused on shielding corporations from accountability. This is Washington at its worst." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Unemployment Order: --Cuts enhanced benefits in half --Won't go out for weeks, if at all --Runs out weeks after that What a ruse. The American people need a real solution that offers real help!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Dear Colleague on Our Commitment to Children in COVID Relief Negotiations Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Struggling state governments can't afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President's executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Capito Asks President Trump to Extend Title 32 Orders for West Virginia National Guard Sen.Shelley Capito
Aug. 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Van Hollen, Maryland State Senators Hester and Rosapepe Push for Increased Work Share Participation in Maryland and Federally Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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