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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
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
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
Cantwell Announces Washington to Receive More than $52 Million in Affordable Housing Funds From COVID-19 Funding Package
Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 2, 2020
Senator Murray Announces Major Federal Housing Investments in Washington State to Address Impacts of Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Patty Murray
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
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 31, 2020
Davids Holds Facebook Live with Secretary Delia Garcia
Rep. Sharice Davids
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 30, 2020
Information and Resources on the COVID-19 Coronavirus
Sen. Dan Sullivan
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
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 28, 2020
China Virus Relief Information for Arkansans
Sen. Tom Cotton
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 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
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 - "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
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 26, 2020
Senator Murray Highlights Federal Relief for Workers in Senate Coronavirus Package, Promises More Action
Sen. Patty Murray
March 26, 2020
Cantwell Highlights Benefits for Washington State in COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 26, 2020
Vice Chair Beyer: Unprecedented UI Claims "Far Worse" Than Great Recession
Rep. Donald Beyer
March 26, 2020
Cantwell Statement on COVID-19 Economic Impact
Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 26, 2020
Boozman Delivers Critical Relief for Arkansas Workers, Families and Small Businesses
Sen. John Boozman
March 26, 2020
Congresswoman Garcia Leads Effort to Ensure the Texas Workforce Commission has Necessary Resources to Process Increased Number of Unemployment Insurance Applications
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, ...
March 25, 2020
Reacting to Republican Threats to Hold Coronavirus Package Hostage, Sanders Prepared to Place Hold Over Corporate Welfare
Sen. Bernie Sanders
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "We fought to dramatically expand unemployment insurance to cover so many more Americans in this crisis We fought to ensure people & workers are protected whether they work for businesses small, medium, large, whether they're self-employed or gig workers"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020
Peters Secures Expanded Unemployment Assistance in Third Coronavirus Package
Sen. Gary Peters
March 25, 2020
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "We fought for our healthcare system We fought to save jobs, millions of small businesses, millions of aviation jobs, more We fought to ensure Americans who lost jobs will be able to pay rent, mortgages, food because of the greatest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Senator Murray Secures Increased Funding for Hospitals, Protections for Workers, Accountability Measures, and Other Washington State Priorities in Senate Coronavirus Package, Stresses "More To Do"
Sen. Patty Murray
March 25, 2020
Wyden Announces Historic Expansion Of Unemployment Insurance
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed
Rep. Haley Stevens, ...
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "When the Glasford community saw a need to feed their neighbors, they created a mini food pantry stocked w/free food & household products. It's heartening to see Illinoisans step up & help their neighbors in this difficult time. Thanks to all the helpers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Leahy, Sanders, Welch Ask USDA To Buy Dairy Products For Emergency Distribution During COVID-19 Outbreak
Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
March 24, 2020
Merkley, Wyden Announce New Funding to Provide Meals to Low-Income Seniors
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "The COVID-19 global health pandemic is an unprecedented crisis -- we must work together to support our fellow Americans and the economy. The Take Responsibility for Workers & Families Act is bold legislation to uplift the American people through this crisis."
Sen. Ben Luján
March 23, 2020
Congressman Steven Horsford Sends Letter to Pelosi, McCarthy Supporting $2,000 Minimum Cash Payments to American Families
Rep. Steven Horsford
March 23, 2020
Introduction of the Rental Eviction Moratorium Act
Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Rep. Jason Crow, ...
March 22, 2020
King Calls for Further Negotiation to Improve Senate Coronavirus Response
Sen. Angus King
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 20, 2020
Sen. Hawley Announces Amendment Fix for Phase 3 Legislation To Provide Direct Relief to All Individuals & Families From Middle Class Down
Sen. Josh Hawley
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Stevens Opposes Targeted Approach to Direct Cash Assistance
Rep. Haley Stevens
Date
Title
Politician
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
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
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
Cantwell Announces Washington to Receive More than $52 Million in Affordable Housing Funds From COVID-19 Funding Package
Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 2, 2020
Senator Murray Announces Major Federal Housing Investments in Washington State to Address Impacts of Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Patty Murray
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
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 31, 2020
Davids Holds Facebook Live with Secretary Delia Garcia
Rep.Sharice Davids
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 30, 2020
Information and Resources on the COVID-19 Coronavirus
Sen.Dan Sullivan
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
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 28, 2020
China Virus Relief Information for Arkansans
Sen.Tom Cotton
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 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
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 - "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
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 26, 2020
Senator Murray Highlights Federal Relief for Workers in Senate Coronavirus Package, Promises More Action
Sen.Patty Murray
March 26, 2020
Cantwell Highlights Benefits for Washington State in COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 26, 2020
Vice Chair Beyer: Unprecedented UI Claims "Far Worse" Than Great Recession
Rep.Donald Beyer
March 26, 2020
Cantwell Statement on COVID-19 Economic Impact
Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 26, 2020
Boozman Delivers Critical Relief for Arkansas Workers, Families and Small Businesses
Sen.John Boozman
March 26, 2020
Congresswoman Garcia Leads Effort to Ensure the Texas Workforce Commission has Necessary Resources to Process Increased Number of Unemployment Insurance Applications
Rep.Lizzie Fletcher, ...
March 25, 2020
Reacting to Republican Threats to Hold Coronavirus Package Hostage, Sanders Prepared to Place Hold Over Corporate Welfare
Sen.Bernie Sanders
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "We fought to dramatically expand unemployment insurance to cover so many more Americans in this crisis We fought to ensure people & workers are protected whether they work for businesses small, medium, large, whether they're self-employed or gig workers"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020
Peters Secures Expanded Unemployment Assistance in Third Coronavirus Package
Sen.Gary Peters
March 25, 2020
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Bernie Sanders
Sen.Bernie Sanders
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "We fought for our healthcare system We fought to save jobs, millions of small businesses, millions of aviation jobs, more We fought to ensure Americans who lost jobs will be able to pay rent, mortgages, food because of the greatest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020
Tweet - "Late last night, the Senate struck a bipartisan deal to provide more than $2 trillion in aid to struggling hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & working families - including direct cash payments & enhanced unemployment insurance benefits."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2020
Senator Murray Secures Increased Funding for Hospitals, Protections for Workers, Accountability Measures, and Other Washington State Priorities in Senate Coronavirus Package, Stresses "More To Do"
Sen.Patty Murray
March 25, 2020
Wyden Announces Historic Expansion Of Unemployment Insurance
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed
Rep.Haley Stevens, ...
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "When the Glasford community saw a need to feed their neighbors, they created a mini food pantry stocked w/free food & household products. It's heartening to see Illinoisans step up & help their neighbors in this difficult time. Thanks to all the helpers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2020
Leahy, Sanders, Welch Ask USDA To Buy Dairy Products For Emergency Distribution During COVID-19 Outbreak
Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
March 24, 2020
Merkley, Wyden Announce New Funding to Provide Meals to Low-Income Seniors
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "The COVID-19 global health pandemic is an unprecedented crisis -- we must work together to support our fellow Americans and the economy. The Take Responsibility for Workers & Families Act is bold legislation to uplift the American people through this crisis."
Sen.Ben Luján
March 23, 2020
Congressman Steven Horsford Sends Letter to Pelosi, McCarthy Supporting $2,000 Minimum Cash Payments to American Families
Rep.Steven Horsford
March 23, 2020
Introduction of the Rental Eviction Moratorium Act
Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Rep.Jason Crow, ...
March 22, 2020
King Calls for Further Negotiation to Improve Senate Coronavirus Response
Sen.Angus King
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 20, 2020
Sen. Hawley Announces Amendment Fix for Phase 3 Legislation To Provide Direct Relief to All Individuals & Families From Middle Class Down
Sen.Josh Hawley
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Stevens Opposes Targeted Approach to Direct Cash Assistance
Rep.Haley Stevens
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