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July 17, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Hearing of the Coronavirus Crisis Subcommittee of the House Select Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Steve Scalise, Hearing on Responding to Our Nation's Economic Crisis
Rep. Steve Scalise
July 17, 2020
Bonamici, Stevens, Young, Dingell, Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Energy Assistance for Low-Income Families
Rep. Marc Veasey, ...
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "With new data for unemployment insurance, this week's UI claims report is another troubling snapshot of the historic economic toll working families face. An additional 1.3 million lost their jobs, & with emergency UI benefits expiring in July, the Senate must pass the #HeroesAct."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Applauds Appropriations Committee Passage of Homelessness Funding for FY 2021
Rep. Gil Cisneros
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "The House passed the #HEROESAct, but Mitch McConnell has failed to act. #COVID19 cases are rising. 32 million workers need unemployment help. 5.4 million people have lost health insurance. The Senate needs act now on bold legislation that provides Americans help and support."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment assistance expires at the end of this month. With more than 1 million Americans filing for assistance each week, Congress must step in to extend enhanced assistance. It is delusional to pretend that we are past the point of crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice makes applications available for West Virginia CARES Act Small Business Grant Program; WV again sets national example
Sen. Jim Justice
July 15, 2020
Cortez Masto Applauds Awards of $1.5 Million for Affordable Housing in Nevada
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 15, 2020
Tweet - "Amazing work from the team at @LaRabida , collecting more than 100,000 diapers for families in need across Chicago, all while caring for their medically complex patients during COVID-19. Great to see the community come together to help one another. #RaisingPossibilities"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Marking Two Months Since House Passage of The Heroes Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 14, 2020
Cortez Masto Announces Over $53 Million in Additional Hhs Grants Awarded to Healthcare Providers in Nevada Impacted by COVID-19
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 14, 2020
Chairman Neal and Ways and Means Committee Democrats Release Report Examining Longstanding Inequities in American Health System
Rep. Richard Neal
July 14, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Nancy Pelosi
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 14, 2020
Tweet - "Right now--millions of unemployed Americans are at risk because of Senate GOP inaction @RonWyden and I are fighting for our plan to give families income stability and make sure expanded unemployment benefits are there as long as this crisis continues"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2020
Rep. Cuellar Secures Initial Funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission
Rep. Henry Cuellar
July 13, 2020
Tweet - "With millions of Americans seeking jobless benefits each week, it is outrageous that so many Americans are still waiting for assistance months into this crisis."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020
Collins, Manchin Announce Bill to Increase Funding for Library Broadband Hotspots in Rural America Amid COVID-19
Sen. Susan Collins
July 13, 2020
Tweet - "More than 130,000 deaths. More than 17 million unemployed. But President Trump is calling everyone a liar. And Senate Republicans are still sitting on their hands when we need action now."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Beatty Backs Extending Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Steven Horsford, ...
July 9, 2020
Tweet - "This crisis isn't over, but enhanced unemployment benefits are set to expire at the end of the month Americans do not want that to happen @RonWyden and I are proposing to extend them for as long as this crisis continues with the American Workforce Rescue Act #DemsDemandAction"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Stabenow Letter To Secretary Perdue: Farmers To Families Food Box Program Must Have Kosher And Halal Options
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 9, 2020
Rosen Hosts Virtual Meetings with Nevada Food Bank Organizations, Highlights Efforts in Congress to Help Most Vulnerable Communities During Pandemic
Sen. Jacky Rosen
July 8, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Support Homeowners, Renters Struggling Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 8, 2020
Tweet - "Expanded assistance for unemployed Americans expires in 18 days. The House voted to extend benefits in May with the #HeroesAct, but McConnell has yet to take it up in the Senate. COVID-19 cases are rising and unemployment is historically high. Americans need help now."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 7, 2020
Wyden Statement on Need to Extend Supercharged Unemployment Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 3, 2020
Tweet - "2.6M infections. Over 120,000 American deaths. Over 17M unemployed. But President Trump says "I think we're going to be very good with the coronavirus. I think at some point that's going to sort of just disappear" He's totally disconnected from reality--He's living in a bubble."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 3, 2020
Tweet - "The updated Economic Outlook by @USCBO should serve as a call to action. Unemployment will remain much higher and economic activity much lower for far longer than should be acceptable to any of us."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "This health & economic crisis has bruised our economy & left many families without a steady income. I'm partnering w/ @SenSchumer , @RonWyden , & @SenDuckworth to intro legislation to ensure struggling workers continue to receive increased unemployment benefits."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020
Reps. Omar, Watson Coleman Introduce Bill for Direct Job Creation As Millions Continue to Reel from Coronavirus Unemployment
Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "Today's CBO projection makes clear that absent additional action from Congress, millions of Americans, particularly people of color and lower-wage workers, will remain out of work for years to come. Senator McConnell: We must act NOW."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the CBO's Ten-Year Economic Outlook Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "Over 17M are still unemployed Unemployment for black men rose to 16% The gap between black & white unemployment grew to 5.3% Permanent job losses rose by 588K State & local govt jobs are still down 1.5M since Feb This jobs report shows why Pres. Trump & Senate GOP must act NOW"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020
Sen. Booker Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Food System in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions
Sen. Cory Booker
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "Coronavirus cases are at record highs and more than 17 million Americans are unemployed. What's President Trump's reaction? A victory lap."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020
Baldwin, Casey, Brown Introduce Legislation to Address Child Poverty
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
July 2, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Schumer And Wyden To Introduce New Legislation To Extend Expanded Unemployment Insurance & Require Program Continue Providing Benefits Until Economic Conditions Improve
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "The #JobsReport reveals that unemployment remains higher than any period since World War II. Congress must take further action to protect lives & livelihoods nationwide. Leader McConnell must end his obstruction & pass the #HeroesAct."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 2, 2020
Pelosi Statement on the June Jobs Report
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 2, 2020
As Another Month of Rent is Due, Senator Hirono Cosponsors Bill to Extend Nationwide Eviction Moratorium
Sen. Mazie Hirono
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "Families in Wisconsin and across the country need help putting food on the table now more than ever. I will continue working to #BoostSNAPNow."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 1, 2020
Rosen Co-Sponsors Bill to Support Homeowners, Renters During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Jacky Rosen
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate has the power to #BoostSNAPNow and provide quick relief to millions of hungry families in every state across the country who are wondering where their next meal is coming from."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "We CANNOT allow Republicans to let enhanced unemployment benefits expire amid COVID. I took to @DataProgress to explain how @RonWyden & I are proposing to extend them as long as this crisis continues: The American Workforce Rescue Act #DemsDemandAction"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment benefits are set to expire in 31 days. But this crisis will not. Here's how @RonWyden and I are proposing to extend them for as long as this crisis continues: The American Workforce Rescue Act. #DemsDemandAction"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2020
In Response to Ways & Means' Request, New CBO Analysis Shows that Eliminating Emergency Unemployment Compensation Will Harm Vast Majority of Unemployed Workers, Disproportionately Hit Women, Young Workers, and Communities of Color
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 1, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3685
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 1, 2020
END Child Exploitation Act
Sen. Jack Reed
July 1, 2020
Congresswoman Schakowsky Votes for Infrastructure Package, Including Auto Safety Measures She Co-Authored
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Neal, Murphy Raise Concerns to DOL Regarding the Florida Unemployment System's COVID-19 Failures
Rep. Richard Neal, ...
Date
Title
Politician
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has deeply impacted our economy & Illinoisans' ability to make ends meet. Spoke with @shrivercenter , @EconsecureIL , & @heartlandhelps today about advocating for additional economic impact payments & extending enhanced unemployment & SNAP benefits."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Hearing of the Coronavirus Crisis Subcommittee of the House Select Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Steve Scalise, Hearing on Responding to Our Nation's Economic Crisis
Rep.Steve Scalise
July 17, 2020
Bonamici, Stevens, Young, Dingell, Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Energy Assistance for Low-Income Families
Rep.Marc Veasey, ...
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "With new data for unemployment insurance, this week's UI claims report is another troubling snapshot of the historic economic toll working families face. An additional 1.3 million lost their jobs, & with emergency UI benefits expiring in July, the Senate must pass the #HeroesAct."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Applauds Appropriations Committee Passage of Homelessness Funding for FY 2021
Rep.Gil Cisneros
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "The House passed the #HEROESAct, but Mitch McConnell has failed to act. #COVID19 cases are rising. 32 million workers need unemployment help. 5.4 million people have lost health insurance. The Senate needs act now on bold legislation that provides Americans help and support."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment assistance expires at the end of this month. With more than 1 million Americans filing for assistance each week, Congress must step in to extend enhanced assistance. It is delusional to pretend that we are past the point of crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice makes applications available for West Virginia CARES Act Small Business Grant Program; WV again sets national example
Sen.Jim Justice
July 15, 2020
Cortez Masto Applauds Awards of $1.5 Million for Affordable Housing in Nevada
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 15, 2020
Tweet - "Amazing work from the team at @LaRabida , collecting more than 100,000 diapers for families in need across Chicago, all while caring for their medically complex patients during COVID-19. Great to see the community come together to help one another. #RaisingPossibilities"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Marking Two Months Since House Passage of The Heroes Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 14, 2020
Cortez Masto Announces Over $53 Million in Additional Hhs Grants Awarded to Healthcare Providers in Nevada Impacted by COVID-19
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 14, 2020
Chairman Neal and Ways and Means Committee Democrats Release Report Examining Longstanding Inequities in American Health System
Rep.Richard Neal
July 14, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Nancy Pelosi
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 14, 2020
Tweet - "Right now--millions of unemployed Americans are at risk because of Senate GOP inaction @RonWyden and I are fighting for our plan to give families income stability and make sure expanded unemployment benefits are there as long as this crisis continues"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2020
Rep. Cuellar Secures Initial Funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission
Rep.Henry Cuellar
July 13, 2020
Tweet - "With millions of Americans seeking jobless benefits each week, it is outrageous that so many Americans are still waiting for assistance months into this crisis."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020
Collins, Manchin Announce Bill to Increase Funding for Library Broadband Hotspots in Rural America Amid COVID-19
Sen.Susan Collins
July 13, 2020
Tweet - "More than 130,000 deaths. More than 17 million unemployed. But President Trump is calling everyone a liar. And Senate Republicans are still sitting on their hands when we need action now."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Beatty Backs Extending Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Steven Horsford, ...
July 9, 2020
Tweet - "This crisis isn't over, but enhanced unemployment benefits are set to expire at the end of the month Americans do not want that to happen @RonWyden and I are proposing to extend them for as long as this crisis continues with the American Workforce Rescue Act #DemsDemandAction"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Stabenow Letter To Secretary Perdue: Farmers To Families Food Box Program Must Have Kosher And Halal Options
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 9, 2020
Rosen Hosts Virtual Meetings with Nevada Food Bank Organizations, Highlights Efforts in Congress to Help Most Vulnerable Communities During Pandemic
Sen.Jacky Rosen
July 8, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Support Homeowners, Renters Struggling Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 8, 2020
Tweet - "Expanded assistance for unemployed Americans expires in 18 days. The House voted to extend benefits in May with the #HeroesAct, but McConnell has yet to take it up in the Senate. COVID-19 cases are rising and unemployment is historically high. Americans need help now."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 7, 2020
Wyden Statement on Need to Extend Supercharged Unemployment Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 3, 2020
Tweet - "2.6M infections. Over 120,000 American deaths. Over 17M unemployed. But President Trump says "I think we're going to be very good with the coronavirus. I think at some point that's going to sort of just disappear" He's totally disconnected from reality--He's living in a bubble."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 3, 2020
Tweet - "The updated Economic Outlook by @USCBO should serve as a call to action. Unemployment will remain much higher and economic activity much lower for far longer than should be acceptable to any of us."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "This health & economic crisis has bruised our economy & left many families without a steady income. I'm partnering w/ @SenSchumer , @RonWyden , & @SenDuckworth to intro legislation to ensure struggling workers continue to receive increased unemployment benefits."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020
Reps. Omar, Watson Coleman Introduce Bill for Direct Job Creation As Millions Continue to Reel from Coronavirus Unemployment
Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "Today's CBO projection makes clear that absent additional action from Congress, millions of Americans, particularly people of color and lower-wage workers, will remain out of work for years to come. Senator McConnell: We must act NOW."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the CBO's Ten-Year Economic Outlook Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "Over 17M are still unemployed Unemployment for black men rose to 16% The gap between black & white unemployment grew to 5.3% Permanent job losses rose by 588K State & local govt jobs are still down 1.5M since Feb This jobs report shows why Pres. Trump & Senate GOP must act NOW"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020
Sen. Booker Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Food System in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions
Sen.Cory Booker
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "Coronavirus cases are at record highs and more than 17 million Americans are unemployed. What's President Trump's reaction? A victory lap."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020
Baldwin, Casey, Brown Introduce Legislation to Address Child Poverty
Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
July 2, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Schumer And Wyden To Introduce New Legislation To Extend Expanded Unemployment Insurance & Require Program Continue Providing Benefits Until Economic Conditions Improve
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "The #JobsReport reveals that unemployment remains higher than any period since World War II. Congress must take further action to protect lives & livelihoods nationwide. Leader McConnell must end his obstruction & pass the #HeroesAct."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 2, 2020
Pelosi Statement on the June Jobs Report
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 2, 2020
As Another Month of Rent is Due, Senator Hirono Cosponsors Bill to Extend Nationwide Eviction Moratorium
Sen.Mazie Hirono
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "Families in Wisconsin and across the country need help putting food on the table now more than ever. I will continue working to #BoostSNAPNow."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 1, 2020
Rosen Co-Sponsors Bill to Support Homeowners, Renters During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Jacky Rosen
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate has the power to #BoostSNAPNow and provide quick relief to millions of hungry families in every state across the country who are wondering where their next meal is coming from."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "We CANNOT allow Republicans to let enhanced unemployment benefits expire amid COVID. I took to @DataProgress to explain how @RonWyden & I are proposing to extend them as long as this crisis continues: The American Workforce Rescue Act #DemsDemandAction"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment benefits are set to expire in 31 days. But this crisis will not. Here's how @RonWyden and I are proposing to extend them for as long as this crisis continues: The American Workforce Rescue Act. #DemsDemandAction"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2020
In Response to Ways & Means' Request, New CBO Analysis Shows that Eliminating Emergency Unemployment Compensation Will Harm Vast Majority of Unemployed Workers, Disproportionately Hit Women, Young Workers, and Communities of Color
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 1, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3685
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 1, 2020
END Child Exploitation Act
Sen.Jack Reed
July 1, 2020
Congresswoman Schakowsky Votes for Infrastructure Package, Including Auto Safety Measures She Co-Authored
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Neal, Murphy Raise Concerns to DOL Regarding the Florida Unemployment System's COVID-19 Failures
Rep.Richard Neal, ...
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