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May 6, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Jack Reed
May 5, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 5, 2020 Bicameral Delegation Releases Framework For Legislation Tying Expanded Unemployment Benefits To Public Health Emergency And Economic Conditions Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Representatives Dean and Beyer Continue Efforts to get more Direct Cash Support to Americans Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "There are 30 mil. Americans out of work through no fault of their own, & that's why it is important that the Senate is in session. We can use targeted, temporary, & specifically focused legislation to help those impacted by #coronavirus." Sen. John Barrasso
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Manchin, Collins Urge USDA to Halt SNAP Changes That Would Hurt Food Assistance for Low-Income Families and Seniors Sen. Susan Collins, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray Urges HHS and DOL to Work Together to Shift Unemployed Workers Into a Public Health Workforce Focused on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Sen. Patty Murray
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate needs to hear from Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, Sec. Mnuchin. We need to know why so many small businesses have had trouble getting loans. We need to know why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers. We need to know why we still don't have enough tests!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Letter to Peter DeFazio, Chair for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sam Graves, Ranking Member for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Grace Napolitano, Chair for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, and Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Barragán Leads Call for Natural Infrastructure Projects, Access in Underserved Communities Rep. Nanette Barragán
May 1, 2020 In Response to Rising Unemployment, Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Invest $15 Billion in Workforce Training Needed to Relaunch the Economy Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
May 1, 2020 Update: Federal Funds for Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Americans deserve to immediately hear from top Trump admin officials on why we don't have enough tests, why small biz's are having trouble accessing SBA help, why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers, how to protect frontline workers with needed equipment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 In Response to Rising Unemployment, Democrats Introduce Legislation to Invest $15 Billion in Workforce Training Needed to Relaunch the Economy Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 1, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Introduces Legislation to Invest $15 Billion In Workforce Training to Relaunch Economy Rep. Steven Horsford
May 1, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Energy Subcommittee Briefing Call on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Energy Jobs Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
May 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @FeedingSD is doing amazing work to help feed South Dakotans who are struggling right now. I was happy to help out this week, but they need many more volunteers to keep up with demand. More info on how to get involved here" Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2020 Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of U.S. Department of the Treasury - Advocating for Rural Communities, Balderson Requests Access to IRS COVID-19 Payments for Ohioans Without Internet Rep. William Balderson
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "More than ever, our country is relying on non-profits & volunteers to help support Americans in need. @FeedingSD is doing vital work to help keep food on families' dinner tables. Glad to lend a hand & update their team on the federal aid available to them. They need volunteers!" Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to Governor Gred Abbott - Texas Democrats Urge Abbott to Lift Administrative Burden in Unemployment Benefits, Streamline Process for Over a Million Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
April 28, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce More than $3 Million from HUD for Public Housing Relief in West Virginia Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to Governor Gred Abbott - Texas Democrats Urge Abbott to Lift Administrative Burden in Unemployment Benefits, Streamline Process for Over a Million Rep. Lloyd Doggett
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "While Christopher Elementary school is closed for classes, volunteers have set up shop - and five different bus routes - to deliver 600 meals to families in need every day. Proud to see our state's helpers come together to support their neighbors." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2020 Wyden Calls for Policies to Prevent Republican Economic Sabotage Sen. Ron Wyden
April 27, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Harris, Hirono, Murphy, Warren to USDA: College Students Need Access to SNAP During Pandemic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jerome Powell, Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Warner, Colleagues Urge Mnuchin & Powell to Expand PPP Opportunities for Minority and Underserved Communities Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 25, 2020 Congressman Al Green Joined State Rep. Ron Reynolds and Bishop Destry Bell for Church Food Distribution Rep. Al Green, ...
April 24, 2020 Sánchez, Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment to Uninsured Rep. Linda Sánchez
April 24, 2020 Senator Murray Stresses More Work to be Done for Puget Sound Communities Deeply Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Patty Murray
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sens. Cramer & Klobuchar, Reps. Welch & Marshall Urge Administration to Support Funding Dedicated to Ensuring Small Broadband Providers Can Sustain Critical Internet Services for Low-Income Families and Students in Future Coronavirus Relief Packages Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
April 23, 2020 Heinrich Unveils Plan To Expand National Service Programs In Response To COVID-19 Sen. Martin Heinrich
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Pushes to Ensure College Students Have Food on the Table Amid COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Mark Warner, ...
April 23, 2020 Hoeven: $1.25 Billion in Federal Assistance Can Be Used For Unemployment Insurance Fund Sen. John Hoeven
April 23, 2020 Sen. Cramer: Treasury Approves Burgum's Request for Allowing States to Use CARES Act Funds on Unemployment Insurance Sen. Kevin Cramer
April 23, 2020 Harris, Gillibrand, Sanders Announce Bill To Fight Hunger, Help Families Afford Food Amid Economic Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 22, 2020 Wyden Statement on Unemployment Assistance Affected by GOP Governors "Reopening" States Sen. Ron Wyden
April 22, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks Rep. Scott Peters, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Leads Push for New Employment Program to Help Workers and Businesses Recover from COVID-19 Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Amazing to see how communities across Illinois are coming together to beat #COVID19. In East Peoria, college student Lexi Reinders is going above & beyond in her efforts to help feed the homeless in her community." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Labor Department Makes Clear Workers Congress Intended To Cover Will Receive Unemployment Benefits Sen. Ron Wyden
April 19, 2020 Reed Helps Deliver $14.2 Million to Feed Hungry Kids Sen. Jack Reed
April 18, 2020 Congressman Al Green Joined Alliance for Disaster Relief to Distribute Food and PPE Safety Kits for 500 Families Rep. Al Green
April 18, 2020 Congressman Al Green Joined HISD Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan and Houston Food Bank at NRG Stadium for Mass Food Distribution Rep. Al Green
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "More than 1/3 recently unemployed Americans are in danger of losing their employer health plan, or face an avg. family monthly premium of $1,700. The $600/week boost in unemployment benefits all but disappears for these folks. It's time for the federal govt to cover COBRA costs." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $3 Million for Affordable Housing in West Virginia Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 17, 2020 Rep. Estes Urges the State of Kansas to Address Unemployment Filing Issues Rep. Ron Estes
April 17, 2020 COVID-19 Response: Rep. Susie Lee Introduces Bill to Increase Aid for State Medicaid Programs Rep. Susie Lee
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker, NJ Delegation Urge Congressional Leadership for Increased Funding to Protect Those Facing Food Insecurity Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
April 16, 2020 Hoeven Announces DOL Funding For COVID-19 Efforts In North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven
April 15, 2020 Cortez Masto, Rosen Welcome Social Security Administration Announcement for Ssi Recipients, More Must Be Done Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Date Title Politician
May 6, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Jack Reed
May 5, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 5, 2020 Bicameral Delegation Releases Framework For Legislation Tying Expanded Unemployment Benefits To Public Health Emergency And Economic Conditions Rep.Donald Beyer, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Representatives Dean and Beyer Continue Efforts to get more Direct Cash Support to Americans Rep.Donald Beyer, ...
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "There are 30 mil. Americans out of work through no fault of their own, & that's why it is important that the Senate is in session. We can use targeted, temporary, & specifically focused legislation to help those impacted by #coronavirus." Sen.John Barrasso
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Manchin, Collins Urge USDA to Halt SNAP Changes That Would Hurt Food Assistance for Low-Income Families and Seniors Sen.Susan Collins, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray Urges HHS and DOL to Work Together to Shift Unemployed Workers Into a Public Health Workforce Focused on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Sen.Patty Murray
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate needs to hear from Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, Sec. Mnuchin. We need to know why so many small businesses have had trouble getting loans. We need to know why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers. We need to know why we still don't have enough tests!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 Letter to Peter DeFazio, Chair for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sam Graves, Ranking Member for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Grace Napolitano, Chair for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, and Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Barragán Leads Call for Natural Infrastructure Projects, Access in Underserved Communities Rep.Nanette Barragán
May 1, 2020 In Response to Rising Unemployment, Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Invest $15 Billion in Workforce Training Needed to Relaunch the Economy Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
May 1, 2020 Update: Federal Funds for Arizona Rep.Greg Stanton
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Americans deserve to immediately hear from top Trump admin officials on why we don't have enough tests, why small biz's are having trouble accessing SBA help, why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers, how to protect frontline workers with needed equipment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 1, 2020 In Response to Rising Unemployment, Democrats Introduce Legislation to Invest $15 Billion in Workforce Training Needed to Relaunch the Economy Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 1, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Introduces Legislation to Invest $15 Billion In Workforce Training to Relaunch Economy Rep.Steven Horsford
May 1, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Energy Subcommittee Briefing Call on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Energy Jobs Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
May 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @FeedingSD is doing amazing work to help feed South Dakotans who are struggling right now. I was happy to help out this week, but they need many more volunteers to keep up with demand. More info on how to get involved here" Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2020 Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of U.S. Department of the Treasury - Advocating for Rural Communities, Balderson Requests Access to IRS COVID-19 Payments for Ohioans Without Internet Rep.William Balderson
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "More than ever, our country is relying on non-profits & volunteers to help support Americans in need. @FeedingSD is doing vital work to help keep food on families' dinner tables. Glad to lend a hand & update their team on the federal aid available to them. They need volunteers!" Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to Governor Gred Abbott - Texas Democrats Urge Abbott to Lift Administrative Burden in Unemployment Benefits, Streamline Process for Over a Million Rep.Veronica Escobar, ...
April 28, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce More than $3 Million from HUD for Public Housing Relief in West Virginia Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to Governor Gred Abbott - Texas Democrats Urge Abbott to Lift Administrative Burden in Unemployment Benefits, Streamline Process for Over a Million Rep.Lloyd Doggett
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "While Christopher Elementary school is closed for classes, volunteers have set up shop - and five different bus routes - to deliver 600 meals to families in need every day. Proud to see our state's helpers come together to support their neighbors." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2020 Wyden Calls for Policies to Prevent Republican Economic Sabotage Sen.Ron Wyden
April 27, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Harris, Hirono, Murphy, Warren to USDA: College Students Need Access to SNAP During Pandemic Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jerome Powell, Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Warner, Colleagues Urge Mnuchin & Powell to Expand PPP Opportunities for Minority and Underserved Communities Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 25, 2020 Congressman Al Green Joined State Rep. Ron Reynolds and Bishop Destry Bell for Church Food Distribution Rep.Al Green, ...
April 24, 2020 Sánchez, Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment to Uninsured Rep.Linda Sánchez
April 24, 2020 Senator Murray Stresses More Work to be Done for Puget Sound Communities Deeply Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Patty Murray
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sens. Cramer & Klobuchar, Reps. Welch & Marshall Urge Administration to Support Funding Dedicated to Ensuring Small Broadband Providers Can Sustain Critical Internet Services for Low-Income Families and Students in Future Coronavirus Relief Packages Sen.Kevin Cramer, ...
April 23, 2020 Heinrich Unveils Plan To Expand National Service Programs In Response To COVID-19 Sen.Martin Heinrich
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Pushes to Ensure College Students Have Food on the Table Amid COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Mark Warner, ...
April 23, 2020 Hoeven: $1.25 Billion in Federal Assistance Can Be Used For Unemployment Insurance Fund Sen.John Hoeven
April 23, 2020 Sen. Cramer: Treasury Approves Burgum's Request for Allowing States to Use CARES Act Funds on Unemployment Insurance Sen.Kevin Cramer
April 23, 2020 Harris, Gillibrand, Sanders Announce Bill To Fight Hunger, Help Families Afford Food Amid Economic Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 22, 2020 Wyden Statement on Unemployment Assistance Affected by GOP Governors "Reopening" States Sen.Ron Wyden
April 22, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks Rep.Scott Peters, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Leads Push for New Employment Program to Help Workers and Businesses Recover from COVID-19 Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Amazing to see how communities across Illinois are coming together to beat #COVID19. In East Peoria, college student Lexi Reinders is going above & beyond in her efforts to help feed the homeless in her community." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Labor Department Makes Clear Workers Congress Intended To Cover Will Receive Unemployment Benefits Sen.Ron Wyden
April 19, 2020 Reed Helps Deliver $14.2 Million to Feed Hungry Kids Sen.Jack Reed
April 18, 2020 Congressman Al Green Joined Alliance for Disaster Relief to Distribute Food and PPE Safety Kits for 500 Families Rep.Al Green
April 18, 2020 Congressman Al Green Joined HISD Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan and Houston Food Bank at NRG Stadium for Mass Food Distribution Rep.Al Green
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "More than 1/3 recently unemployed Americans are in danger of losing their employer health plan, or face an avg. family monthly premium of $1,700. The $600/week boost in unemployment benefits all but disappears for these folks. It's time for the federal govt to cover COBRA costs." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $3 Million for Affordable Housing in West Virginia Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 17, 2020 Rep. Estes Urges the State of Kansas to Address Unemployment Filing Issues Rep.Ron Estes
April 17, 2020 COVID-19 Response: Rep. Susie Lee Introduces Bill to Increase Aid for State Medicaid Programs Rep.Susie Lee
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker, NJ Delegation Urge Congressional Leadership for Increased Funding to Protect Those Facing Food Insecurity Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
April 16, 2020 Hoeven Announces DOL Funding For COVID-19 Efforts In North Dakota Sen.John Hoeven
April 15, 2020 Cortez Masto, Rosen Welcome Social Security Administration Announcement for Ssi Recipients, More Must Be Done Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
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