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June 5, 2020
Veterans' Affairs Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Combat Veteran Unemployment
Rep. Mike Levin, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "With nearly 20M people out of work and unemployment among African Americans increasing, now's not the time to be complacent or take a victory lap. President Trump: 13% unemployment is not "joyous' or "stupendous'. Senate GOP must stop sitting on their hands. We need to act!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
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
Rep. Cuellar's Statement on May Jobs Report
Rep. Henry Cuellar
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
Pelosi Statement on the May Jobs Report
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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
Schumer, Gillibrand Co-Sponsor Bill To Sustain, Expand Puerto Rico's Earned Income Tax Credit
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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
Rep. Williams Announces $10.8 Million CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant for Austin
Rep. John Williams
June 4, 2020
Congresswoman Miller Announces Two Grants for COVID-19 Response Among Homeless Individuals
Rep. Carol Miller
June 4, 2020
Congresswoman Escobar Invites El Pasoans to Respond to Online Unemployment Assistance Survey
Rep. Veronica Escobar
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 3, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of PPP Flexibility Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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 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 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 1, 2020
WYDEN: McConnell Comments Show Urgent Need for Triggers for Unemployment Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 1, 2020
Congressman Rogers Supports Return to Work Bonus
Rep. Hal Rogers
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
Wyden Statement on Donald Trump's New Campaign Ad Falsely Taking Credit for Supercharged Unemployment Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden
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
Heinrich, Collins Call For Passage Of Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act
Sen. Martin Heinrich
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 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
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 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
Booker, Menendez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands
Sen. Cory Booker
May 26, 2020
Booker, Menendez, Pascrell Applaud Inclusion of NJ SNAP Recipients in Online Shopping Program
Sen. Cory Booker
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
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 - "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
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 - "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
Congressman Biggs Urges President Trump to Suspend Grants of Guestworker Visas
Rep. Brian Babin, ...
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
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
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 - "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
Date
Title
Politician
June 5, 2020
Veterans' Affairs Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Combat Veteran Unemployment
Rep.Mike Levin, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "With nearly 20M people out of work and unemployment among African Americans increasing, now's not the time to be complacent or take a victory lap. President Trump: 13% unemployment is not "joyous' or "stupendous'. Senate GOP must stop sitting on their hands. We need to act!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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
Rep. Cuellar's Statement on May Jobs Report
Rep.Henry Cuellar
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
Pelosi Statement on the May Jobs Report
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
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
Schumer, Gillibrand Co-Sponsor Bill To Sustain, Expand Puerto Rico's Earned Income Tax Credit
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
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
Rep. Williams Announces $10.8 Million CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant for Austin
Rep.John Williams
June 4, 2020
Congresswoman Miller Announces Two Grants for COVID-19 Response Among Homeless Individuals
Rep.Carol Miller
June 4, 2020
Congresswoman Escobar Invites El Pasoans to Respond to Online Unemployment Assistance Survey
Rep.Veronica Escobar
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 3, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of PPP Flexibility Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
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 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 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 1, 2020
WYDEN: McConnell Comments Show Urgent Need for Triggers for Unemployment Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 1, 2020
Congressman Rogers Supports Return to Work Bonus
Rep.Hal Rogers
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
Wyden Statement on Donald Trump's New Campaign Ad Falsely Taking Credit for Supercharged Unemployment Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden
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
Heinrich, Collins Call For Passage Of Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act
Sen.Martin Heinrich
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 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
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 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
Booker, Menendez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands
Sen.Cory Booker
May 26, 2020
Booker, Menendez, Pascrell Applaud Inclusion of NJ SNAP Recipients in Online Shopping Program
Sen.Cory Booker
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
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 - "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
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 - "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
Congressman Biggs Urges President Trump to Suspend Grants of Guestworker Visas
Rep.Brian Babin, ...
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
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
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 - "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
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