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June 5, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Co-Sponsor Bill To Sustain, Expand Puerto Rico's Earned Income Tax Credit Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 5, 2020 Select Subcommittee Recap: For the sake of America's minority communities, we need to get our country back to work Rep. Steve Scalise, ...
June 5, 2020 Rep. Cuellar's Statement on May Jobs Report Rep. Henry Cuellar
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Wyden, Democrats Urge DOL to Address Organized Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Ensure Much-Needed Benefits Are Not Delayed Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "The #JobsReport suggests the number of Americans out of work was lower than expected, but we face historically high joblessness and economic insecurity and state and local governments are being forced to lay off hundreds of thousands of workers." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Now is not the time to declare "Mission Accomplished.' A 13.3% unemployment rate is still unacceptable & African American unemployment rose to 16.8% in the past month. There is still significant work to be done to get our economy back on track." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the May Jobs Report Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 5, 2020 Veterans' Affairs Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Combat Veteran Unemployment Rep. Mike Levin, ...
June 4, 2020 CBO: Extending Increased Unemployment Benefits Weakens Economy, Increases Unemployment in the Long-Run as Benefits Exceed Wages for Most Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2020 Wyden Statement on CBO Analysis of Supercharged Unemployment Benefits Sen. Ron Wyden
June 4, 2020 Congressman Neguse and Senator Bennet to Visit Community Food Share in Louisville on Friday, Highlight Need for Increased Food Security Resources Rep. Joe Neguse
June 4, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces Two Grants for COVID-19 Response Among Homeless Individuals Rep. Carol Miller
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Since the House passed the #HeroesAct, there have been 6.4 new unemployment claims, including 1.9 million Americans who lost their jobs just last week. This week's UI report shows the continuation of this pandemic's economic toll and need to extend these emergency programs." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Congresswoman Escobar Invites El Pasoans to Respond to Online Unemployment Assistance Survey Rep. Veronica Escobar
June 4, 2020 Rep. Williams Announces $10.8 Million CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant for Austin Rep. John Williams
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly a quarter of our workforce is unemployed. Over 100,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Americans are in the streets demanding justice. But the Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus is chasing President Trump's wild conspiracy theories." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of PPP Flexibility Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 2, 2020 Letter to Donald Taylor, President of UNITE HERE, Richard Trumka, President of the AFL-CIO, James Hoffa, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union - Foxx, Walberg Slam Unions for Collecting Dues from Unemployed Rep. Tim Walberg, ...
June 2, 2020 Letter to David Gerstenfield, Oregon Employment Department Interim Director - Bonamici Calls for New Employment Department Head to Immediately Clear Backlog, Increase Transparency Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 1, 2020 Congressman Rogers Supports Return to Work Bonus Rep. Hal Rogers
June 1, 2020 WYDEN: McConnell Comments Show Urgent Need for Triggers for Unemployment Benefits Sen. Ron Wyden
May 29, 2020 Wyden Statement on Donald Trump's New Campaign Ad Falsely Taking Credit for Supercharged Unemployment Benefits Sen. Ron Wyden
May 29, 2020 Heinrich, Collins Call For Passage Of Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act Sen. Martin Heinrich
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "For millions of Americans, rent is due on Monday. And with 1 in 4 American workers having filed for unemployment, millions are at risk of losing their housing in the middle of a pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans. Congress must step in to provide #RentReliefNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit @eifoodbank this morning to see the work they are doing to help feed those in need during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Letter to Suzi LeVine, Commissioner of the Washington State Employment Security Department - Herrera Beutler Leads Bipartisan Effort to Improve Unemployment Benefits Application Process for Seniors, Rural Communities Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to Commissioner Suzi LeVine, Washington State Employment Security Department - Herrera Beutler Leads Bipartisan Effort to Improve Unemployment Benefits Application Process for Seniors, Rural Communities Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The cost of Republican inaction grows every day Over 100,000 Americans have lost their lives Over 40M have filed for unemployment But Sen. McConnell & his conspiracy caucus are still more focused on peddling conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump than on helping Americans" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "1 in 4 U.S. workers have now filed for unemployment benefits. More than 100,000 Americans have died. All of this has happened in the span of just three months. Is this "urgent' enough for Senate Republicans? What more could it possibly take?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "In October 2018, I brought together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, a 3-year project to address the root causes of violence & health disparities in our communities with the highest rates of violence, poverty, & inequality." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "As families face food insecurity due to #COVID19, it's more vital that food pantries have the resources to keep families fed. Spoke with IL food bank directors to thank them for their work & let them know I'm pushing for federal funding to help families keep food on the table." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Booker, Menendez, Pascrell Applaud Inclusion of NJ SNAP Recipients in Online Shopping Program Sen. Cory Booker
May 26, 2020 Booker, Menendez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands Sen. Cory Booker
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Despite no baseball, there's still a great team at Wrigley Field this Spring: @LakeviewPantry . Today I visited their satellite site at the @Cubs home field, where staff and volunteers are providing food assistance for families to address the rise in hunger due to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Illinois Food Pantry Directors About Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic On Food Security Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Senate Republicans want to kick millions off their earned unemployment benefits in this crisis--even making Americans with pre-existing conditions choose between their lives & paychecks. We must act! This is why the House passed a bill with urgent & necessary help." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 USDA Approves Oklahoma to Accept SNAP Benefits Online Rep. Frank Lucas
May 22, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Comments on April Unemployment Rate Sen. Pete Ricketts
May 21, 2020 Warren Joins Warner, Sanders, Jones and Blumenthal to Introduce Paycheck Security Act to Keep Millions of Workers on Payrolls During Pandemic Sen. Elizabeth Warren
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "38.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment. Nearly 100,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. And what are Senate Republicans focused on right now? Advancing anti-ACA judges & chasing conspiracy theories." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to Eugene to Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Hirono, Brown, Colleagues Demand DOL Assist State Unemployment Insurance Agencies Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. now leads the world in the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus, with more than 1.5M Another 2.4M workers filed jobless claims in the past week But instead of debating COVID-related legislation on the floor, Senator McConnell asked to confirm right-wing judges" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor this morning to call on my colleagues to support the #HeroesAct. With 92,000+ Americans dead, more than 1.5M sick w/#COVID19, & 36.5M more unemployed, it's hard to imagine how Senate Republicans don't feel any urgency to act." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Congressman Biggs Urges President Trump to Suspend Grants of Guestworker Visas Rep. Brian Babin, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Americans should be furious with Washington Republicans Frontline workers are fighting to save lives. Americans are waiting at food pantries. Millions are unemployed. But Senate Republicans feel no urgency to help--they're too busy using the Senate to electioneer for Pres. Trump" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Kilmer, Brooks, Sewell, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Unemployed American Workers Access Skills Training Programs During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Terri Sewell, ...
May 19, 2020 Wyden Statement on Trump Opposition to Extending Unemployment Benefits Sen. Ron Wyden
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop listening to President Trump and his wild theories Listen to the American people People are sick and dying. People are unemployed. More people are losing their jobs. More lines at food pantries. More small businesses are in jeopardy. We need action now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Across the US, state unemployment agencies are overwhelmed by the unprecedented number of claims filed by working families trying to make ends meet. These state agencies must be equipped to process & deliver unemployment benefits to Americans as quickly as possible." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Secretary Mnuchin Refuses to Use His Authority to Require Companies Receiving Taxpayer Bailout Money Keep Workers on Payroll Sen. Elizabeth Warren
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Gillibrand Urges Congress To Increase And Expand SNAP Benefits As Millions More Americans Seek Food Assistance Amid The COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The network @chefjoseandres has created both nationwide & globally to bring cooks back to work and to feed those in need during numerous global emergencies is nothing short of amazing. Thank you for your work on the ground in Engelwood & across Chicago, Chef." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Economists are warning inaction could worsen the economic crisis into another Great Depression Without action--Fed Chair Powell said we risk a prolonged recession with unemployment reaching 20% or even 25% Yet Sen. McConnell said GOP still wants a pause What planet are they on?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Warren, Colleagues Urge Protections for Property Service Workers in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/ @toendhunger today about the spike in SNAP applications & food bank lines & ways we can work together to feed families. Helping hungry Americans & the world's most vulnerable isn't just the right thing to do -- it will be necessity for us to fully recover from this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on New Hampshire's Unemployment Rate Reaching a Record 16.3% Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "Why aren't Senate Republicans focused on testing, PPE, swabs, or unemployment insurance? Why isn't President Trump leading a nationwide push to increase testing capacity and frequency and awareness? He refuses to do the work that would allow us to re-open safely." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Reed Seeks to Expand $600-per-week Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Beyond July Sen. Jack Reed, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "For families who are struggling to pay rent or put food on the table during the #COVID19 crisis, Unemployment Insurance disbursements are a lifeline. It's vital that Unemployment Insurance programs are up & running and equipped to handle the unprecedented number of claims." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "Feeding a community in need is a team effort. Encouraging to see the Harvey community come together to serve more than 1,000 local families through their food drive." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Call For State Unemployment Agency Funding In Future Coronavirus-Related Legislation Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "By fighting in court to cut access to SNAP benefits while tens of millions of Americans are filing for unemployment, the Trump Admin. is working to take food off the table for hungry American families during a time of unprecedented need. #HandsOffSNAP" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2020 Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congresswoman Marcia Fudge Lead Push for WRCR Act to Support Americans During Crisis and Beyond Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
May 14, 2020 Van Hollen, Merkley, Murphy Announce New Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather the Storm Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "36.5M Americans filed for unemployment in the last two months. Tens of millions have also lost their health insurance in the middle of a pandemic that has already killed 83,000+ Americans and sickened 1.4M. Hard to understand how Sen. McConnell doesn't see any "urgency" here." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2020 House Democrats Propose $10 Billion for Vulnerable Families Rep. Judy Chu
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of thousands of Americans have lost their lives. There are over 35 million people out of work. But Senator McConnell has brought the Senate back to take exactly zero votes--zero--on legislation related to COVID-19." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Press Labor Department To Speed Up Unemployment Disbursements And Address System Shortfalls Sen. Jack Reed, ...
May 13, 2020 Sens. Moran, Warner Introduce Legislation to Create Partnership to Preserve Jobs in Aviation Manufacturing Sen. Mark Warner, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "More than 80,000 Americans have died and more than 30 million Americans are now unemployed. Just how many lost lives, lost businesses, lost jobs will it take before Senate Republicans begin to feel the urgency?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020 Sens. Moran, Warner Introduce Legislation to Create Partnership to Preserve Jobs in Aviation Manufacturing Sen. Mark Warner, ...
May 13, 2020 Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
May 12, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Statement on Rule Allowing Nevada's Furloughed Workers to Maintain Health Coverage Rep. Steven Horsford
Date Title Politician
June 5, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Co-Sponsor Bill To Sustain, Expand Puerto Rico's Earned Income Tax Credit Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 5, 2020 Select Subcommittee Recap: For the sake of America's minority communities, we need to get our country back to work Rep.Steve Scalise, ...
June 5, 2020 Rep. Cuellar's Statement on May Jobs Report Rep.Henry Cuellar
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Wyden, Democrats Urge DOL to Address Organized Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Ensure Much-Needed Benefits Are Not Delayed Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "The #JobsReport suggests the number of Americans out of work was lower than expected, but we face historically high joblessness and economic insecurity and state and local governments are being forced to lay off hundreds of thousands of workers." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Now is not the time to declare "Mission Accomplished.' A 13.3% unemployment rate is still unacceptable & African American unemployment rose to 16.8% in the past month. There is still significant work to be done to get our economy back on track." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the May Jobs Report Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 5, 2020 Veterans' Affairs Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Combat Veteran Unemployment Rep.Mike Levin, ...
June 4, 2020 CBO: Extending Increased Unemployment Benefits Weakens Economy, Increases Unemployment in the Long-Run as Benefits Exceed Wages for Most Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2020 Wyden Statement on CBO Analysis of Supercharged Unemployment Benefits Sen.Ron Wyden
June 4, 2020 Congressman Neguse and Senator Bennet to Visit Community Food Share in Louisville on Friday, Highlight Need for Increased Food Security Resources Rep.Joe Neguse
June 4, 2020 Congresswoman Miller Announces Two Grants for COVID-19 Response Among Homeless Individuals Rep.Carol Miller
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Since the House passed the #HeroesAct, there have been 6.4 new unemployment claims, including 1.9 million Americans who lost their jobs just last week. This week's UI report shows the continuation of this pandemic's economic toll and need to extend these emergency programs." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Congresswoman Escobar Invites El Pasoans to Respond to Online Unemployment Assistance Survey Rep.Veronica Escobar
June 4, 2020 Rep. Williams Announces $10.8 Million CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant for Austin Rep.John Williams
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly a quarter of our workforce is unemployed. Over 100,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Americans are in the streets demanding justice. But the Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus is chasing President Trump's wild conspiracy theories." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of PPP Flexibility Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 2, 2020 Letter to Donald Taylor, President of UNITE HERE, Richard Trumka, President of the AFL-CIO, James Hoffa, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union - Foxx, Walberg Slam Unions for Collecting Dues from Unemployed Rep.Tim Walberg, ...
June 2, 2020 Letter to David Gerstenfield, Oregon Employment Department Interim Director - Bonamici Calls for New Employment Department Head to Immediately Clear Backlog, Increase Transparency Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 1, 2020 Congressman Rogers Supports Return to Work Bonus Rep.Hal Rogers
June 1, 2020 WYDEN: McConnell Comments Show Urgent Need for Triggers for Unemployment Benefits Sen.Ron Wyden
May 29, 2020 Wyden Statement on Donald Trump's New Campaign Ad Falsely Taking Credit for Supercharged Unemployment Benefits Sen.Ron Wyden
May 29, 2020 Heinrich, Collins Call For Passage Of Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act Sen.Martin Heinrich
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "For millions of Americans, rent is due on Monday. And with 1 in 4 American workers having filed for unemployment, millions are at risk of losing their housing in the middle of a pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans. Congress must step in to provide #RentReliefNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to visit @eifoodbank this morning to see the work they are doing to help feed those in need during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2020 Letter to Suzi LeVine, Commissioner of the Washington State Employment Security Department - Herrera Beutler Leads Bipartisan Effort to Improve Unemployment Benefits Application Process for Seniors, Rural Communities Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to Commissioner Suzi LeVine, Washington State Employment Security Department - Herrera Beutler Leads Bipartisan Effort to Improve Unemployment Benefits Application Process for Seniors, Rural Communities Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The cost of Republican inaction grows every day Over 100,000 Americans have lost their lives Over 40M have filed for unemployment But Sen. McConnell & his conspiracy caucus are still more focused on peddling conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump than on helping Americans" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "1 in 4 U.S. workers have now filed for unemployment benefits. More than 100,000 Americans have died. All of this has happened in the span of just three months. Is this "urgent' enough for Senate Republicans? What more could it possibly take?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "In October 2018, I brought together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, a 3-year project to address the root causes of violence & health disparities in our communities with the highest rates of violence, poverty, & inequality." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "As families face food insecurity due to #COVID19, it's more vital that food pantries have the resources to keep families fed. Spoke with IL food bank directors to thank them for their work & let them know I'm pushing for federal funding to help families keep food on the table." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Booker, Menendez, Pascrell Applaud Inclusion of NJ SNAP Recipients in Online Shopping Program Sen.Cory Booker
May 26, 2020 Booker, Menendez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands Sen.Cory Booker
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Despite no baseball, there's still a great team at Wrigley Field this Spring: @LakeviewPantry . Today I visited their satellite site at the @Cubs home field, where staff and volunteers are providing food assistance for families to address the rise in hunger due to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Illinois Food Pantry Directors About Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic On Food Security Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Senate Republicans want to kick millions off their earned unemployment benefits in this crisis--even making Americans with pre-existing conditions choose between their lives & paychecks. We must act! This is why the House passed a bill with urgent & necessary help." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 22, 2020 USDA Approves Oklahoma to Accept SNAP Benefits Online Rep.Frank Lucas
May 22, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Comments on April Unemployment Rate Sen.Pete Ricketts
May 21, 2020 Warren Joins Warner, Sanders, Jones and Blumenthal to Introduce Paycheck Security Act to Keep Millions of Workers on Payrolls During Pandemic Sen.Elizabeth Warren
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "38.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment. Nearly 100,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. And what are Senate Republicans focused on right now? Advancing anti-ACA judges & chasing conspiracy theories." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to Eugene to Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Hirono, Brown, Colleagues Demand DOL Assist State Unemployment Insurance Agencies Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. now leads the world in the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus, with more than 1.5M Another 2.4M workers filed jobless claims in the past week But instead of debating COVID-related legislation on the floor, Senator McConnell asked to confirm right-wing judges" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor this morning to call on my colleagues to support the #HeroesAct. With 92,000+ Americans dead, more than 1.5M sick w/#COVID19, & 36.5M more unemployed, it's hard to imagine how Senate Republicans don't feel any urgency to act." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Congressman Biggs Urges President Trump to Suspend Grants of Guestworker Visas Rep.Brian Babin, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Americans should be furious with Washington Republicans Frontline workers are fighting to save lives. Americans are waiting at food pantries. Millions are unemployed. But Senate Republicans feel no urgency to help--they're too busy using the Senate to electioneer for Pres. Trump" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 20, 2020 Kilmer, Brooks, Sewell, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Unemployed American Workers Access Skills Training Programs During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Terri Sewell, ...
May 19, 2020 Wyden Statement on Trump Opposition to Extending Unemployment Benefits Sen.Ron Wyden
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop listening to President Trump and his wild theories Listen to the American people People are sick and dying. People are unemployed. More people are losing their jobs. More lines at food pantries. More small businesses are in jeopardy. We need action now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Across the US, state unemployment agencies are overwhelmed by the unprecedented number of claims filed by working families trying to make ends meet. These state agencies must be equipped to process & deliver unemployment benefits to Americans as quickly as possible." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Secretary Mnuchin Refuses to Use His Authority to Require Companies Receiving Taxpayer Bailout Money Keep Workers on Payroll Sen.Elizabeth Warren
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Gillibrand Urges Congress To Increase And Expand SNAP Benefits As Millions More Americans Seek Food Assistance Amid The COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The network @chefjoseandres has created both nationwide & globally to bring cooks back to work and to feed those in need during numerous global emergencies is nothing short of amazing. Thank you for your work on the ground in Engelwood & across Chicago, Chef." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Economists are warning inaction could worsen the economic crisis into another Great Depression Without action--Fed Chair Powell said we risk a prolonged recession with unemployment reaching 20% or even 25% Yet Sen. McConnell said GOP still wants a pause What planet are they on?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Warren, Colleagues Urge Protections for Property Service Workers in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke w/ @toendhunger today about the spike in SNAP applications & food bank lines & ways we can work together to feed families. Helping hungry Americans & the world's most vulnerable isn't just the right thing to do -- it will be necessity for us to fully recover from this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on New Hampshire's Unemployment Rate Reaching a Record 16.3% Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "Why aren't Senate Republicans focused on testing, PPE, swabs, or unemployment insurance? Why isn't President Trump leading a nationwide push to increase testing capacity and frequency and awareness? He refuses to do the work that would allow us to re-open safely." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2020 Reed Seeks to Expand $600-per-week Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Beyond July Sen.Jack Reed, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "For families who are struggling to pay rent or put food on the table during the #COVID19 crisis, Unemployment Insurance disbursements are a lifeline. It's vital that Unemployment Insurance programs are up & running and equipped to handle the unprecedented number of claims." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "Feeding a community in need is a team effort. Encouraging to see the Harvey community come together to serve more than 1,000 local families through their food drive." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Call For State Unemployment Agency Funding In Future Coronavirus-Related Legislation Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "By fighting in court to cut access to SNAP benefits while tens of millions of Americans are filing for unemployment, the Trump Admin. is working to take food off the table for hungry American families during a time of unprecedented need. #HandsOffSNAP" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2020 Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congresswoman Marcia Fudge Lead Push for WRCR Act to Support Americans During Crisis and Beyond Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
May 14, 2020 Van Hollen, Merkley, Murphy Announce New Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather the Storm Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "36.5M Americans filed for unemployment in the last two months. Tens of millions have also lost their health insurance in the middle of a pandemic that has already killed 83,000+ Americans and sickened 1.4M. Hard to understand how Sen. McConnell doesn't see any "urgency" here." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2020 House Democrats Propose $10 Billion for Vulnerable Families Rep.Judy Chu
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of thousands of Americans have lost their lives. There are over 35 million people out of work. But Senator McConnell has brought the Senate back to take exactly zero votes--zero--on legislation related to COVID-19." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Press Labor Department To Speed Up Unemployment Disbursements And Address System Shortfalls Sen.Jack Reed, ...
May 13, 2020 Sens. Moran, Warner Introduce Legislation to Create Partnership to Preserve Jobs in Aviation Manufacturing Sen.Mark Warner, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "More than 80,000 Americans have died and more than 30 million Americans are now unemployed. Just how many lost lives, lost businesses, lost jobs will it take before Senate Republicans begin to feel the urgency?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020 Sens. Moran, Warner Introduce Legislation to Create Partnership to Preserve Jobs in Aviation Manufacturing Sen.Mark Warner, ...
May 13, 2020 Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
May 12, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Statement on Rule Allowing Nevada's Furloughed Workers to Maintain Health Coverage Rep.Steven Horsford
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