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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 Data for Progress - Taking politics out of unemployment insurance Sen. Chuck Schumer
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
June 30, 2020 Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Economic Recovery, Finance Six Months of Wages and Benefits Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program ended today. Enhanced unemployment assistance expires at the end of July. Does anyone really believe we're past this crisis, that nothing more needs to be done? Sen. McConnell must allow the Senate to act before it's too late. #DemsDemandAction" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states Rent is due tomorrow for millions of Americans Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance Small businesses won't be able to receive funds through the PPP after today Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need help NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Sen. Coons, colleagues introduce bill to support homeowners, renters struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic and economic fallout Sen. Chris Coons, ...
June 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Reps. Chuy García, Lee and Senator Warren, Introduce Legislation to Extend Nationwide Moratorium on Evictions Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states. Rent is due this week for so many Americans. Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance. To Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans: Americans can't keep waiting. We need to act NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Black and Latina women face unemployment rates of 16.5 percent and 19 percent. And Mitch McConnell thinks Congress should take a break? We need action. The Senate must pass the #HEROESAct now. #FamiliesFirst" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 26, 2020 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations'' Rep. Maxine Waters
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell still, still, still wants to wait to act on COVID relief. Rising cases in more than 20 states Over 40 million unemployment claims Emergency unemployment insurance for American families soon to expire We cannot wait for Senator McConnell. We must act now!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Stauber: Governor's Announcement Long Overdue Rep. Pete Stauber
June 25, 2020 Murphy, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Help Feed Americans in Need While Supporting Restaurants Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Another 1.5M filed jobless claims last week, far more than any week on record before this crisis began. We are not seeing the economic rebound that the Trump Admin claims. This crisis is far from over. Every day, we see the need for the assistance the #HeroesAct provides." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Krishnamoorthi and Tlaib Investigate Potential Abuses in Treasury Department's Opportunity Zone Program Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "The #PoorPeoplesCampaign is putting a face to the 140 million Americans living in poverty. We will not stop fighting for them. We will not stop fighting to end poverty and systemic racism and injustice in America. Thank you to @UniteThePoor and @RevDrBarber :" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Comments on Nebraska's National Unemployment Rate Ranking Sen. Pete Ricketts
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Butler, Commissioner of the Georgia Dep. of Labor - Bishop Demands Answers About Unaccessible Unemployment Rep. Sanford Bishop
June 18, 2020 Congressman Kim Advocates for a Safe Return to Work for Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Andy Kim
June 18, 2020 Brown, Hoyer, Sewell, Kuster, Blunt Rochester and Kelly Introduce Legislation to Address Stark Disparities in Health Care System Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 17, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges churchgoers to follow safety guidelines; announces unemployment better than national average Sen. Jim Justice
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Scott Dahl, Inspector General for the Dept. of Labor - Grassley Seeks Broader Watchdog Review of State Unemployment System Failings Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act will soon run out. The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is expiring. The cost of inaction by Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans will do long term damage to families, to our economy, to people. We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Kona Community Hospital, Straub Medical Center Receive Nearly $12 Million In New Federal Relief Funding To Support Care For Vulnerable Patients Sen. Brian Schatz
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance and ban on evictions passed in the CARES Act will soon expire. But Senate Republicans refuse to act. As they delay, America moves closer to a number of cliffs that threaten our economy and families and people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act is soon going to run out The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is going to expire But reports say Sen. McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another COVID-relief bill until late July. We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Harder Announces Over $11 Million Federal Investments to Combat Homelessness in Stanislaus, San Joaquin Counties Rep. Josh Harder
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US has eclipsed 2M COVID-19 cases Another 1.5M Americans filed for unemployment over the past week 1.5M public sector workers lost jobs The disease is spiking in 19 states But Senate Republicans are ready to prematurely declare victory over one jobs report? We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Congresswoman Beatty Announces Additional $10 Million+ in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Ohio's Third Congressional District Rep. Joyce Beatty
June 11, 2020 Letter to Joseph Edlow, Deputy Director for Policy of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration - Davids, Cleaver Push to Save Thousands of Kansas City Area Jobs at Federal Agency Amid Potential Layoffs Rep. Sharice Davids, ...
June 10, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Help Families, Youth, and Children Faced with Homelessness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 continues to infect and kill Americans. Unemployment still exceeds 13%, higher than at any point since the Great Recession. And President Trump and Senate Republicans are ready to declare victory over one jobs report? Senator McConnell: We must act NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 Congressman Panetta Announces More than $5.8 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Homelessness on The Central Coast Rep. Jimmy Panetta
June 9, 2020 Dingell Recognizes COVID-19's Disproportional Impact on Environmental Justice Communities Rep. Debbie Dingell
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations Sen. Mark Warner, ...
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Wyden, Hearing on Supercharged Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 Health and Economic Crisis Sen. Ron Wyden
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today at my press conference, I told reporters that the #JusticeInPolicing Act is legislation that deals directly with police accountability and transparency. With this bill, we are telling the American people: we see you, we hear you, and we are acting." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Schatz: $30.8 Million Headed To Hawai"i To Improve Shelters, Provide Mental Health Support, Job Assistance, Essential Services For Homeless Community During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Brian Schatz
June 9, 2020 Letter to Lawrence Hogan, Governor of the State of Maryland - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Press Gov. Hogan to Fix Unemployment Insurance System and Deliver Urgently Needed Economic Relief to Marylanders Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 9, 2020 Wyden, MomsRising, Workers Highlight Benefits Of Supercharged Unemployment Insurance Sen. Ron Wyden
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Brown and Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Minimize Food Deserts and Supports Programs to Help Americans Access Healthy, Affordable Food Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Cortez Masto Urges Administration to Improve Gig Workers' Access to Unemployment Benefits Sen. Cory Booker, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Higgins Calls for A Streamlined Process to Ensure WNYers without Internet Access Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The State of Florida has failed to distribute expanded unemployment benefits in this COVID-19 crisis to more than 1 million residents. The @USDOL has a responsibility to hold the state of Florida's administration accountable. @RonWyden and I are demanding an investigation NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Senators Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Homeless Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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 Veterans' Affairs Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Combat Veteran Unemployment Rep. Mike Levin, ...
Date Title Politician
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 Data for Progress - Taking politics out of unemployment insurance Sen.Chuck Schumer
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
June 30, 2020 Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Economic Recovery, Finance Six Months of Wages and Benefits Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program ended today. Enhanced unemployment assistance expires at the end of July. Does anyone really believe we're past this crisis, that nothing more needs to be done? Sen. McConnell must allow the Senate to act before it's too late. #DemsDemandAction" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states Rent is due tomorrow for millions of Americans Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance Small businesses won't be able to receive funds through the PPP after today Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need help NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Sen. Coons, colleagues introduce bill to support homeowners, renters struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic and economic fallout Sen.Chris Coons, ...
June 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Reps. Chuy García, Lee and Senator Warren, Introduce Legislation to Extend Nationwide Moratorium on Evictions Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states. Rent is due this week for so many Americans. Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance. To Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans: Americans can't keep waiting. We need to act NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Black and Latina women face unemployment rates of 16.5 percent and 19 percent. And Mitch McConnell thinks Congress should take a break? We need action. The Senate must pass the #HEROESAct now. #FamiliesFirst" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 26, 2020 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations'' Rep.Maxine Waters
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell still, still, still wants to wait to act on COVID relief. Rising cases in more than 20 states Over 40 million unemployment claims Emergency unemployment insurance for American families soon to expire We cannot wait for Senator McConnell. We must act now!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Stauber: Governor's Announcement Long Overdue Rep.Pete Stauber
June 25, 2020 Murphy, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Help Feed Americans in Need While Supporting Restaurants Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Another 1.5M filed jobless claims last week, far more than any week on record before this crisis began. We are not seeing the economic rebound that the Trump Admin claims. This crisis is far from over. Every day, we see the need for the assistance the #HeroesAct provides." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Krishnamoorthi and Tlaib Investigate Potential Abuses in Treasury Department's Opportunity Zone Program Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "The #PoorPeoplesCampaign is putting a face to the 140 million Americans living in poverty. We will not stop fighting for them. We will not stop fighting to end poverty and systemic racism and injustice in America. Thank you to @UniteThePoor and @RevDrBarber :" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Comments on Nebraska's National Unemployment Rate Ranking Sen.Pete Ricketts
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Butler, Commissioner of the Georgia Dep. of Labor - Bishop Demands Answers About Unaccessible Unemployment Rep.Sanford Bishop
June 18, 2020 Congressman Kim Advocates for a Safe Return to Work for Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Andy Kim
June 18, 2020 Brown, Hoyer, Sewell, Kuster, Blunt Rochester and Kelly Introduce Legislation to Address Stark Disparities in Health Care System Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 17, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges churchgoers to follow safety guidelines; announces unemployment better than national average Sen.Jim Justice
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Scott Dahl, Inspector General for the Dept. of Labor - Grassley Seeks Broader Watchdog Review of State Unemployment System Failings Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act will soon run out. The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is expiring. The cost of inaction by Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans will do long term damage to families, to our economy, to people. We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Kona Community Hospital, Straub Medical Center Receive Nearly $12 Million In New Federal Relief Funding To Support Care For Vulnerable Patients Sen.Brian Schatz
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance and ban on evictions passed in the CARES Act will soon expire. But Senate Republicans refuse to act. As they delay, America moves closer to a number of cliffs that threaten our economy and families and people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act is soon going to run out The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is going to expire But reports say Sen. McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another COVID-relief bill until late July. We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Harder Announces Over $11 Million Federal Investments to Combat Homelessness in Stanislaus, San Joaquin Counties Rep.Josh Harder
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US has eclipsed 2M COVID-19 cases Another 1.5M Americans filed for unemployment over the past week 1.5M public sector workers lost jobs The disease is spiking in 19 states But Senate Republicans are ready to prematurely declare victory over one jobs report? We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Congresswoman Beatty Announces Additional $10 Million+ in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Ohio's Third Congressional District Rep.Joyce Beatty
June 11, 2020 Letter to Joseph Edlow, Deputy Director for Policy of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration - Davids, Cleaver Push to Save Thousands of Kansas City Area Jobs at Federal Agency Amid Potential Layoffs Rep.Sharice Davids, ...
June 10, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Help Families, Youth, and Children Faced with Homelessness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 continues to infect and kill Americans. Unemployment still exceeds 13%, higher than at any point since the Great Recession. And President Trump and Senate Republicans are ready to declare victory over one jobs report? Senator McConnell: We must act NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 Congressman Panetta Announces More than $5.8 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Homelessness on The Central Coast Rep.Jimmy Panetta
June 9, 2020 Dingell Recognizes COVID-19's Disproportional Impact on Environmental Justice Communities Rep.Debbie Dingell
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations Sen.Mark Warner, ...
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Wyden, Hearing on Supercharged Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 Health and Economic Crisis Sen.Ron Wyden
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today at my press conference, I told reporters that the #JusticeInPolicing Act is legislation that deals directly with police accountability and transparency. With this bill, we are telling the American people: we see you, we hear you, and we are acting." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Schatz: $30.8 Million Headed To Hawai"i To Improve Shelters, Provide Mental Health Support, Job Assistance, Essential Services For Homeless Community During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Brian Schatz
June 9, 2020 Letter to Lawrence Hogan, Governor of the State of Maryland - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Press Gov. Hogan to Fix Unemployment Insurance System and Deliver Urgently Needed Economic Relief to Marylanders Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 9, 2020 Wyden, MomsRising, Workers Highlight Benefits Of Supercharged Unemployment Insurance Sen.Ron Wyden
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Brown and Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Minimize Food Deserts and Supports Programs to Help Americans Access Healthy, Affordable Food Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Cortez Masto Urges Administration to Improve Gig Workers' Access to Unemployment Benefits Sen.Cory Booker, ...
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Higgins Calls for A Streamlined Process to Ensure WNYers without Internet Access Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The State of Florida has failed to distribute expanded unemployment benefits in this COVID-19 crisis to more than 1 million residents. The @USDOL has a responsibility to hold the state of Florida's administration accountable. @RonWyden and I are demanding an investigation NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Senators Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Homeless Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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 Veterans' Affairs Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Combat Veteran Unemployment Rep.Mike Levin, ...
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