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April 15, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Welcome Social Security Administration Announcement for Ssi Recipients, More Must Be Done
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
April 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Feinstein, Wyden, Schumer, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Ensure Workers Receive Unemployment Benefits
Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
April 13, 2020
Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : Democrats fought to expand unemployment benefits for part-time workers, gig workers, workers who need to take time off to fight coronavirus, and more. You MUST clarify your guidance to ensure they receive it."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2020
Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 11, 2020
Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020
Tweet - "The poor, the sick and the afflicted in vulnerable communities have a on their back. State and local budgets are collapsing. That hurts the least, lost and left behind. Congress must step up and direct assistance to where it's needed most."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 10, 2020
Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Cory Booker
April 10, 2020
Menendez will Introduce Bill to Create New $75B Housing Assistance Fund to Keep NJ Families in their Homes
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 10, 2020
Foster Introduces Legislation to Close the Digital Divide for Students
Rep. Bill Foster
April 10, 2020
PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Bernie Sanders on pandemic health coverage and supporting Joe Biden
Sen. Bernie Sanders
April 10, 2020
Tweet - "Small business layoffs spiked 1,000% last month. 10% of the U.S. workforce is now jobless. This is no time for political games. I hope Democrats stop blocking more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program very soon. American jobs depend on it."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 9, 2020
Beyer on UI Claims: Congress Needs to Tie Ongoing Support to Economic Conditions
Rep. Donald Beyer
April 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader of the United States Congress - As Low-Income Communities Struggle, Harris Pushes for Recurring Monthly Payments
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
April 8, 2020
Tweet - "The Restaurant Workers Relief Program was created to serve fellow Kentuckians in Louisville. Now, it's expanding to serve more than 50,000 hot meals to service industry workers and their families across the country."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020
Tweet - "God's Pantry has been busy during the coronavirus pandemic, and the @kentuckyguard has been there to help, packing 10k boxes of food for those in need across the Commonwealth. Thank you to our Kentucky Guard for showing that we're all in this together."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020
Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Announce School Lunch Extension for Needy Children
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
April 8, 2020
Tweet - "We want people to be able to go back to work. We want there to be jobs to return to. We want small businesses to stay up and running and weather the storm. Those were among the Senate's goals w/ #COVID relief bills. In just 4 days, #PPP saved an estimated 5.7 M jobs."
Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2020
Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Benefits
Sen. Angus King, ...
April 7, 2020
Congressman Al Green Joined HISD Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan and Unsung Heroes at Sterling HS Food Distribution
Rep. Al Green
April 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Schumer, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "The @jjkfoundation , in my hometown of East St. Louis, has always found a way to give back to their community. This stressful time is no exception. Grateful to see the foundation continue its mission feeding & supporting local families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cantwell, Washington Democratic Colleagues Call for Increased Access to Food Assistance for Washingtonians
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
April 7, 2020
Senator Murray Announces Online Hub for Federal Resources, Information During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Patty Murray
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : The Department of Labor needs to do everything in its power to help states distribute the Unemployment Benefits that Senate Democrats fought for. Americans who have lost their jobs don't have time to wait for a check."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Collins, Murphy, Feinstein Announce Bipartisan Bill to Help Peace Corps Volunteers Evacuated Due to COVID-19 Receive Benefits and Serve at Home
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
April 7, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Make Sure Americans Experiencing Homelessness Get Coronavirus Relief Payments
Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
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
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 - "Lives are at risk. Medical workers don't have critical supplies or hazard pay. Unemployment is soaring. But the Trump administration wants to deliver huge tax cuts to the wealthiest few? That's ridiculous. Absolutely not."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020
Amata Welcomes Labor Department Action On CARES Act Unemployment Benefits
Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 6, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Frequently Asked Questions
Rep. Robert Aderholt
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
Wyden Statement on DOL Guidance on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "The plan from @SpeakerVos & @SenFitzgerald to delay action on the one week waiting period for unemployed workers and rely on retroactive pay--without any @USDOL assurance it is allowed--unnecessarily risks the financial security of hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 3, 2020
Letter to John P. Pallasch, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training - RELEASE: Members of Arkansas Delegation Ask Labor Department for Clarity on Unemployment for Arkansans
Sen. John Boozman, ...
April 3, 2020
Scott Statement On March Jobs Report
Rep. Bobby Scott
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "We fought to increase unemployment benefits. And we fought to expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to make them available ASAP."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Senator Murray Announces Federal Housing Funding From Coronavirus Relief Bill for Washington State Tribes
Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Castro urges for more resources and capacity for the Texas Workforce Commission
Rep. Al Green, ...
April 3, 2020
PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Schumer on keeping pandemic's recession from becoming a depression
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "I'm standing with Senator @RonWyden to tell the Department of Labor: You need to move heaven and earth to get the expanded unemployment benefits Congress passed last week into the pockets of people and families who have lost their paychecks through no fault of their own."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats fought to increase unemployment benefits and expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to move heaven and earth to make them available ASAP."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Senator Baldwin Calls on State Legislature to Eliminate Waiting Period for Laid-Off Workers Needing Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "As a first step, the Department of Labor must move heaven and earth to get the expanded unemployment benefits Congress passed last week into the pockets of people and families who have lost their paychecks through no fault of their own. Americans cannot afford a delay."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020
Senator Murray Announces Major Federal Housing Investments in Washington State to Address Impacts of Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - With Unemployment Claims Skyrocketing, Chairman Neal Questions Why the Department of Labor Has Yet to Distribute Emergency Funding to States
Rep. Richard Neal
April 2, 2020
Merkley Reacts to Unemployment Numbers, Calls for Federal Government to Step Up for Working Families
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 2, 2020
NH Delegation Announces $11.7 Million From New COVID-19 Law to Help NH's Vulnerable Homeless Population & Provide Support to Community Health Facilities, Food Banks and Other Community Services
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
April 2, 2020
Cantwell Announces Washington to Receive More than $52 Million in Affordable Housing Funds From COVID-19 Funding Package
Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 2, 2020
Cantwell Announces Washington to Receive More than $52 Million in Affordable Housing Funds From COVID-19 Funding Package
Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 2, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $19 Million from HUD for West Virginia Communities to Handle Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 2, 2020
Reed: Trump Administration Must Expedite Unemployment Insurance Updates to Help Eligible People Access Benefits
Sen. Jack Reed
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "The Department of Labor needs to get the unemployment benefits into the hands of the people and families who need them ASAP. Americans can't wait!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : You must move heaven and earth to make sure that Americans are able to receive their unemployment benefits ASAP."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Sanders, Schumer, Wyden Call on Department of Labor to do "Everything Possible" to Expedite Unemployment Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 1, 2020
Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : Do you have a plan to make sure that Americans are able to receive their unemployment benefits ASAP?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020
CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance FAQ
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020
Velázquez Bill Would Enlist Restaurants in Anti-Hunger Effort
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 31, 2020
Davids Holds Facebook Live with Secretary Delia Garcia
Rep. Sharice Davids
March 31, 2020
Tweet - "Countless working families in Illinois are dealing with the impact of this public health crisis. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO about providing relief to individuals & families in Illinois through unemployment insurance enhancements & cash payments provided within the CARES Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020
Information and Resources on the COVID-19 Coronavirus
Sen. Dan Sullivan
March 30, 2020
Michigan Implements Expansion of Unemployment Assistance Following Peters' Legislation Being Signed into Law
Sen. Gary Peters
March 30, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Direct Payments and Unemployment Insurance
Rep. Robert Aderholt
March 29, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Dems fought for the biggest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades and covered self-employed, gig workers, freelancers, more Thanks to Sen. @RonWyden , @SenGaryPeters , @SenatorBennet for fighting side-by-side with me to make this a reality"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020
Tweet - "Our communities are struggling. Now is the time to support vulnerable Americans - not make it harder for families to put food on the table. Thank you @JoyAnnReid for the discussion on the relief package passed by Congress & how it puts more resources toward vital food programs."
Sen. Ben Luján
March 28, 2020
China Virus Relief Information for Arkansans
Sen. Tom Cotton
March 28, 2020
The Wheeling Intelligencer - Op Ed by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: Capito Op-Ed Outlines How Phase Three Relief Package Will Help West Virginians Battle COVID-19
Sen. Shelley Capito
March 27, 2020
Tweet - "From the start--Dems have been fighting to put people & workers first We fought for the biggest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades It helps businesses small, medium, large, self-employed, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, more"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020
Peters Delivers Weekly Democratic Address, Highlights Expansion of Unemployment Benefits, Significant Hospital Funding, Support for Small Businesses in 3rd Coronavirus Package
Sen. Gary Peters
March 27, 2020
Tweet - "A lot of folks are out of work as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which is why it's so important we deliver critical relief to the American people as soon as possible."
Sen. John Thune
March 27, 2020
Mat-Su Daily Frontiersman - Op Ed by Senator Dan Sullivan, Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Don Young: U.S. Senators, Congressman Address COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
March 27, 2020
Foxx Statement On Passage of The CARES Act
Rep. Virginia Foxx
March 27, 2020
Tweet - "The House just passed the bill! Democrats fought to put public health and people and workers first--help for our health system, unemployment insurance on steroids, strict oversight, & more While not a panacea--it will address many of our vital, immediate health and economic needs"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2020
Vice Chair Beyer: Unprecedented UI Claims "Far Worse" Than Great Recession
Rep. Donald Beyer
Date
Title
Politician
April 15, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Welcome Social Security Administration Announcement for Ssi Recipients, More Must Be Done
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
April 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Feinstein, Wyden, Schumer, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Ensure Workers Receive Unemployment Benefits
Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
April 13, 2020
Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : Democrats fought to expand unemployment benefits for part-time workers, gig workers, workers who need to take time off to fight coronavirus, and more. You MUST clarify your guidance to ensure they receive it."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2020
Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 11, 2020
Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020
Tweet - "The poor, the sick and the afflicted in vulnerable communities have a on their back. State and local budgets are collapsing. That hurts the least, lost and left behind. Congress must step up and direct assistance to where it's needed most."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 10, 2020
Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Cory Booker
April 10, 2020
Menendez will Introduce Bill to Create New $75B Housing Assistance Fund to Keep NJ Families in their Homes
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 10, 2020
Foster Introduces Legislation to Close the Digital Divide for Students
Rep.Bill Foster
April 10, 2020
PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Bernie Sanders on pandemic health coverage and supporting Joe Biden
Sen.Bernie Sanders
April 10, 2020
Tweet - "Small business layoffs spiked 1,000% last month. 10% of the U.S. workforce is now jobless. This is no time for political games. I hope Democrats stop blocking more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program very soon. American jobs depend on it."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 9, 2020
Beyer on UI Claims: Congress Needs to Tie Ongoing Support to Economic Conditions
Rep.Donald Beyer
April 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader of the United States Congress - As Low-Income Communities Struggle, Harris Pushes for Recurring Monthly Payments
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
April 8, 2020
Tweet - "The Restaurant Workers Relief Program was created to serve fellow Kentuckians in Louisville. Now, it's expanding to serve more than 50,000 hot meals to service industry workers and their families across the country."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020
Tweet - "God's Pantry has been busy during the coronavirus pandemic, and the @kentuckyguard has been there to help, packing 10k boxes of food for those in need across the Commonwealth. Thank you to our Kentucky Guard for showing that we're all in this together."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 8, 2020
Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Announce School Lunch Extension for Needy Children
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
April 8, 2020
Tweet - "We want people to be able to go back to work. We want there to be jobs to return to. We want small businesses to stay up and running and weather the storm. Those were among the Senate's goals w/ #COVID relief bills. In just 4 days, #PPP saved an estimated 5.7 M jobs."
Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2020
Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Benefits
Sen.Angus King, ...
April 7, 2020
Congressman Al Green Joined HISD Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan and Unsung Heroes at Sterling HS Food Distribution
Rep.Al Green
April 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Schumer, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "The @jjkfoundation , in my hometown of East St. Louis, has always found a way to give back to their community. This stressful time is no exception. Grateful to see the foundation continue its mission feeding & supporting local families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cantwell, Washington Democratic Colleagues Call for Increased Access to Food Assistance for Washingtonians
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
April 7, 2020
Senator Murray Announces Online Hub for Federal Resources, Information During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Patty Murray
April 7, 2020
Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : The Department of Labor needs to do everything in its power to help states distribute the Unemployment Benefits that Senate Democrats fought for. Americans who have lost their jobs don't have time to wait for a check."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020
Collins, Murphy, Feinstein Announce Bipartisan Bill to Help Peace Corps Volunteers Evacuated Due to COVID-19 Receive Benefits and Serve at Home
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
April 7, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Make Sure Americans Experiencing Homelessness Get Coronavirus Relief Payments
Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
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
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 - "Lives are at risk. Medical workers don't have critical supplies or hazard pay. Unemployment is soaring. But the Trump administration wants to deliver huge tax cuts to the wealthiest few? That's ridiculous. Absolutely not."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020
Amata Welcomes Labor Department Action On CARES Act Unemployment Benefits
Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 6, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Frequently Asked Questions
Rep.Robert Aderholt
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
Wyden Statement on DOL Guidance on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "The plan from @SpeakerVos & @SenFitzgerald to delay action on the one week waiting period for unemployed workers and rely on retroactive pay--without any @USDOL assurance it is allowed--unnecessarily risks the financial security of hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 3, 2020
Letter to John P. Pallasch, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training - RELEASE: Members of Arkansas Delegation Ask Labor Department for Clarity on Unemployment for Arkansans
Sen.John Boozman, ...
April 3, 2020
Scott Statement On March Jobs Report
Rep.Bobby Scott
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "We fought to increase unemployment benefits. And we fought to expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to make them available ASAP."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Senator Murray Announces Federal Housing Funding From Coronavirus Relief Bill for Washington State Tribes
Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Castro urges for more resources and capacity for the Texas Workforce Commission
Rep.Al Green, ...
April 3, 2020
PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Schumer on keeping pandemic's recession from becoming a depression
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "I'm standing with Senator @RonWyden to tell the Department of Labor: You need to move heaven and earth to get the expanded unemployment benefits Congress passed last week into the pockets of people and families who have lost their paychecks through no fault of their own."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats fought to increase unemployment benefits and expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to move heaven and earth to make them available ASAP."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Senator Baldwin Calls on State Legislature to Eliminate Waiting Period for Laid-Off Workers Needing Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin
Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "As a first step, the Department of Labor must move heaven and earth to get the expanded unemployment benefits Congress passed last week into the pockets of people and families who have lost their paychecks through no fault of their own. Americans cannot afford a delay."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020
Senator Murray Announces Major Federal Housing Investments in Washington State to Address Impacts of Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - With Unemployment Claims Skyrocketing, Chairman Neal Questions Why the Department of Labor Has Yet to Distribute Emergency Funding to States
Rep.Richard Neal
April 2, 2020
Merkley Reacts to Unemployment Numbers, Calls for Federal Government to Step Up for Working Families
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 2, 2020
NH Delegation Announces $11.7 Million From New COVID-19 Law to Help NH's Vulnerable Homeless Population & Provide Support to Community Health Facilities, Food Banks and Other Community Services
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
April 2, 2020
Cantwell Announces Washington to Receive More than $52 Million in Affordable Housing Funds From COVID-19 Funding Package
Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 2, 2020
Cantwell Announces Washington to Receive More than $52 Million in Affordable Housing Funds From COVID-19 Funding Package
Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 2, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $19 Million from HUD for West Virginia Communities to Handle Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 2, 2020
Reed: Trump Administration Must Expedite Unemployment Insurance Updates to Help Eligible People Access Benefits
Sen.Jack Reed
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "The Department of Labor needs to get the unemployment benefits into the hands of the people and families who need them ASAP. Americans can't wait!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : You must move heaven and earth to make sure that Americans are able to receive their unemployment benefits ASAP."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Sanders, Schumer, Wyden Call on Department of Labor to do "Everything Possible" to Expedite Unemployment Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 1, 2020
Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : Do you have a plan to make sure that Americans are able to receive their unemployment benefits ASAP?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020
CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance FAQ
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020
Velázquez Bill Would Enlist Restaurants in Anti-Hunger Effort
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 31, 2020
Davids Holds Facebook Live with Secretary Delia Garcia
Rep.Sharice Davids
March 31, 2020
Tweet - "Countless working families in Illinois are dealing with the impact of this public health crisis. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO about providing relief to individuals & families in Illinois through unemployment insurance enhancements & cash payments provided within the CARES Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2020
Information and Resources on the COVID-19 Coronavirus
Sen.Dan Sullivan
March 30, 2020
Michigan Implements Expansion of Unemployment Assistance Following Peters' Legislation Being Signed into Law
Sen.Gary Peters
March 30, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Direct Payments and Unemployment Insurance
Rep.Robert Aderholt
March 29, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Dems fought for the biggest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades and covered self-employed, gig workers, freelancers, more Thanks to Sen. @RonWyden , @SenGaryPeters , @SenatorBennet for fighting side-by-side with me to make this a reality"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020
Tweet - "Our communities are struggling. Now is the time to support vulnerable Americans - not make it harder for families to put food on the table. Thank you @JoyAnnReid for the discussion on the relief package passed by Congress & how it puts more resources toward vital food programs."
Sen.Ben Luján
March 28, 2020
China Virus Relief Information for Arkansans
Sen.Tom Cotton
March 28, 2020
The Wheeling Intelligencer - Op Ed by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: Capito Op-Ed Outlines How Phase Three Relief Package Will Help West Virginians Battle COVID-19
Sen.Shelley Capito
March 27, 2020
Tweet - "From the start--Dems have been fighting to put people & workers first We fought for the biggest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades It helps businesses small, medium, large, self-employed, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, more"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020
Peters Delivers Weekly Democratic Address, Highlights Expansion of Unemployment Benefits, Significant Hospital Funding, Support for Small Businesses in 3rd Coronavirus Package
Sen.Gary Peters
March 27, 2020
Tweet - "A lot of folks are out of work as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which is why it's so important we deliver critical relief to the American people as soon as possible."
Sen.John Thune
March 27, 2020
Mat-Su Daily Frontiersman - Op Ed by Senator Dan Sullivan, Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Don Young: U.S. Senators, Congressman Address COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
March 27, 2020
Foxx Statement On Passage of The CARES Act
Rep.Virginia Foxx
March 27, 2020
Tweet - "The House just passed the bill! Democrats fought to put public health and people and workers first--help for our health system, unemployment insurance on steroids, strict oversight, & more While not a panacea--it will address many of our vital, immediate health and economic needs"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2020
Vice Chair Beyer: Unprecedented UI Claims "Far Worse" Than Great Recession
Rep.Donald Beyer
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