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Nov. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Rep. Jimmy Gomez Urges Action From HUD to Improve Housing Conditions for Low-Income Seniors at Cathay Manor Apartments
Rep. Jimmy Gomez
Oct. 28, 2021
Congresswoman Ross Statement on the Historic Build Back Better Agenda
Rep. Deborah Ross
Oct. 22, 2021
Reps. Mace and Jacobs Release a Statement on the Introduction of the Ending Veteran Homelessness Act
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Aguilar Announces $920,000 for Inland Empire Health Care
Rep. Pete Aguilar
Oct. 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LIHEAP Heating Help
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 18, 2021
With Temperatures Falling and Energy Costs Forecast to Rise, Reed and Collins Lead Call for Swift Release of LIHEAP Heating Help
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Oct. 17, 2021
Tweet - "I'm in the business of making sure we #BuildBackBetter for everybody -- not just the people at the top."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 16, 2021
Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan's expanded #ChildTaxCredit is pulling millions of children out of poverty. Without further action, though, it will end after 2021. Let's work to make it permanent."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 15, 2021
Tweet - "The #BuildBackBetter Act is our opportunity to address the systemic inequities exposed and exacerbated by COVID-19. This is a not a red state/blue state issue. This is a moral issue for all Americans."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Americans like Akira, who have done everything right in the federal rental assistance application process, are still finding themselves at risk of losing their homes. States must act now and distribute these life-saving funds."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 14, 2021
Tweet - "With diaper shortages continuing to impact Iowa families, I was glad to lend a hand at a diaper bank in Ottumwa with @RepMMM . Thank you to all the volunteers for your incredible efforts! I'll keep working across the aisle to ensure #Iowa moms & dads have access to clean diapers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to see that new weekly UI claims have dropped below 300k, a substantial change from the # of claims at the beginning of COVID-19. This recovery shows that @POTUS ' & House Dems' agenda is working, & we will continue efforts to ensure workers & families can #BuildBackBetter."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 14, 2021
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Build More Than 2 Million Affordable Housing Units
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Oct. 9, 2021
NH Delegation Announces $1.3M in AmeriCorps Funding to Enhance Participation & Retention in NH Programs
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Oct. 8, 2021
Sen. Marshall: Statement on Pathetic Jobs Report
Sen. Roger Marshall
Oct. 7, 2021
Tweet - "Under a FEMA program established by Congress, nearly $26 million in COVID-19 funeral assistance has been provided to 3,700+ SC families impacted by this pandemic. It cannot erase their grief, but this program can ease the financial burdens associated with losing a loved one."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Something is very wrong when the tenants who need rental assistance the most are deterred by their own landlords or lost in their state's assistance backlog. States must do what is necessary and get these rental assistance funds out."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2021
Financial Services Committee Democrats Call on President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Schumer to Fund Housing in Reconciliation
Rep. Madeleine Dean
Oct. 2, 2021
California Republican Delegation Statement on Biden Administration Politicizing Water Deliveries for Struggling Communities
Rep. Jay Obernolte, ...
Oct. 1, 2021
Aguilar Announces $86,500 for Rancho Cucamonga Fire Prevention Program
Rep. Pete Aguilar
Sept. 29, 2021
Barragán Reintroduces Outdoors for All Act
Rep. Nanette Barragán
Sept. 29, 2021
Shaheen, Hassan & Kuster Announce Nearly $200K to Combat Youth Homelessness in Sullivan County
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Sept. 27, 2021
Sen. Cramer: Great North West Ed Co-Op Receives $2.8 Million in Head Start Funds
Sen. Kevin Cramer
Sept. 21, 2021
Gomez, Bush, Warren, Democratic Colleagues Introduce the Keeping Renters Safe Act of 2021
Rep. Jimmy Gomez
Sept. 20, 2021
NH Delegation Applauds More than $3.4 Million in HUD Funding to Combat Youth Homelessness in NH
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 17, 2021
House Financial Services Committee Advances Williams and Waters Bill to Expedite Rental Assistance
Rep. Nikema Williams
Sept. 16, 2021
Senator Murray Continues Longtime Push to End Child Hunger in Build Back Better Budget
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2021
Washington Democrats Block Smith Plan to Prevent Government Benefits From Going To The Rich
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 15, 2021
Emmer Offers Amendment to Ensure Oversight of Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds
Rep. Tom Emmer
Sept. 15, 2021
Emmer Offers Amendment to Better Direct COVID Emergency Rental Assistance to Areas of Greatest Need
Rep. Tom Emmer
Sept. 15, 2021
Senator Collins Announces $3.2 Million to Renovate Housing for Low-Income Seniors in Calais
Sen. Susan Collins
Sept. 14, 2021
Tweet - "I've said it before & I'll say it again--Democrats' investments in the American people are working. Now it's time to pass President Biden's Build Back Better agenda & finish laying the framework for the strongest, fairest American economy ever."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2021
Emmer Supports Amendment to Address Fraudulent Use of Emergency Rental Assistance Funds
Rep. Tom Emmer
Sept. 14, 2021
Thune, Crapo Introduce Legislation to Recover Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 14, 2021
Congressman Bishop Hosts Virtual Town Hall to Highlight Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Rep. Sanford Bishop
Sept. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Americans deserve to know where their tax dollars went -- plain and simple. There was a huge amount of fraud in COVID-19 unemployment insurance programs. I dropped a bill today that would bolster efforts to crack down on fraudulent payments & hold criminals responsible."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Because of my experiences in this country, I know low-income neighborhoods will be left behind if we don't fully fund these programs in the budget bill. Let's stop arguing about the numbers and start looking at the programs they apply to."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2021
Fox News - Sen. Marshall Op-ed: American workers vs. socialist state -- how long can we expect them to carry the load?
Sen. Roger Marshall
Sept. 3, 2021
Statement of Congressman Rob Wittman on the August Jobs Report
Rep. Rob Wittman
Sept. 3, 2021
Chairman Beyer Statement on August Jobs Report
Rep. Donald Beyer
Sept. 3, 2021
Wyden Statement on Expiration of Enhanced Jobless Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 2, 2021
McCollum, Bonamici, Thompson, Stefanik, Desaulnier, Comer Introduce Bipartisan Update to Anti-Poverty Grant Program
Rep. Betty McCollum
Sept. 2, 2021
Gov. Justice leads the way: Businesses' unemployment premiums to decrease by up to 25% next year
Sen. Jim Justice
Sept. 2, 2021
Stefanik, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Program Update to Fight Poverty
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 2, 2021
Representatives DeSaulnier, Bonamici, Thompson, McCollum, Stefanik, and Comer Introduce Bipartisan Update to Anti-Poverty Grant Program
Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Sept. 1, 2021
House Members Call for SSI to be Included in Reconciliation: We Cannot Miss a Historic Opportunity to Ensure Seniors and People with Disabilities Are No Longer Trapped in Poverty
Rep. Jimmy Gomez, ...
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Crapo, Brady, Walorski Urge GAO to Investigate Scope and Severity of Fraudulent Activity in COVID Unemployment Insurance Programs
Sen. Mike Crapo
Aug. 19, 2021
Wyden Statement on Jobless Benefits, Unemployment Insurance Reform
Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 19, 2021
Tweet - "This is what happens when you invest in the American people. Alongside @POTUS, Democrats are building a stronger, fairer economy--one that will allow the United States to lead the way in the 21st century and build a better future for our children."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2021
Neal Applauds Department of Labor for Disbursing American Rescue Plan Funding to States to Fight Fraud and Modernize Unemployment Insurance Systems
Rep. Richard Neal
Date
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Politician
Nov. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Rep. Jimmy Gomez Urges Action From HUD to Improve Housing Conditions for Low-Income Seniors at Cathay Manor Apartments
Rep.Jimmy Gomez
Oct. 28, 2021
Congresswoman Ross Statement on the Historic Build Back Better Agenda
Rep.Deborah Ross
Oct. 22, 2021
Reps. Mace and Jacobs Release a Statement on the Introduction of the Ending Veteran Homelessness Act
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Aguilar Announces $920,000 for Inland Empire Health Care
Rep.Pete Aguilar
Oct. 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LIHEAP Heating Help
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 18, 2021
With Temperatures Falling and Energy Costs Forecast to Rise, Reed and Collins Lead Call for Swift Release of LIHEAP Heating Help
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Oct. 17, 2021
Tweet - "I'm in the business of making sure we #BuildBackBetter for everybody -- not just the people at the top."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 16, 2021
Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan's expanded #ChildTaxCredit is pulling millions of children out of poverty. Without further action, though, it will end after 2021. Let's work to make it permanent."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 15, 2021
Tweet - "The #BuildBackBetter Act is our opportunity to address the systemic inequities exposed and exacerbated by COVID-19. This is a not a red state/blue state issue. This is a moral issue for all Americans."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Americans like Akira, who have done everything right in the federal rental assistance application process, are still finding themselves at risk of losing their homes. States must act now and distribute these life-saving funds."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 14, 2021
Tweet - "With diaper shortages continuing to impact Iowa families, I was glad to lend a hand at a diaper bank in Ottumwa with @RepMMM . Thank you to all the volunteers for your incredible efforts! I'll keep working across the aisle to ensure #Iowa moms & dads have access to clean diapers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to see that new weekly UI claims have dropped below 300k, a substantial change from the # of claims at the beginning of COVID-19. This recovery shows that @POTUS ' & House Dems' agenda is working, & we will continue efforts to ensure workers & families can #BuildBackBetter."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 14, 2021
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Build More Than 2 Million Affordable Housing Units
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Oct. 9, 2021
NH Delegation Announces $1.3M in AmeriCorps Funding to Enhance Participation & Retention in NH Programs
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Oct. 8, 2021
Sen. Marshall: Statement on Pathetic Jobs Report
Sen.Roger Marshall
Oct. 7, 2021
Tweet - "Under a FEMA program established by Congress, nearly $26 million in COVID-19 funeral assistance has been provided to 3,700+ SC families impacted by this pandemic. It cannot erase their grief, but this program can ease the financial burdens associated with losing a loved one."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Something is very wrong when the tenants who need rental assistance the most are deterred by their own landlords or lost in their state's assistance backlog. States must do what is necessary and get these rental assistance funds out."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2021
Financial Services Committee Democrats Call on President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Schumer to Fund Housing in Reconciliation
Rep.Madeleine Dean
Oct. 2, 2021
California Republican Delegation Statement on Biden Administration Politicizing Water Deliveries for Struggling Communities
Rep.Jay Obernolte, ...
Oct. 1, 2021
Aguilar Announces $86,500 for Rancho Cucamonga Fire Prevention Program
Rep.Pete Aguilar
Sept. 29, 2021
Barragán Reintroduces Outdoors for All Act
Rep.Nanette Barragán
Sept. 29, 2021
Shaheen, Hassan & Kuster Announce Nearly $200K to Combat Youth Homelessness in Sullivan County
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Sept. 27, 2021
Sen. Cramer: Great North West Ed Co-Op Receives $2.8 Million in Head Start Funds
Sen.Kevin Cramer
Sept. 21, 2021
Gomez, Bush, Warren, Democratic Colleagues Introduce the Keeping Renters Safe Act of 2021
Rep.Jimmy Gomez
Sept. 20, 2021
NH Delegation Applauds More than $3.4 Million in HUD Funding to Combat Youth Homelessness in NH
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 17, 2021
House Financial Services Committee Advances Williams and Waters Bill to Expedite Rental Assistance
Rep.Nikema Williams
Sept. 16, 2021
Senator Murray Continues Longtime Push to End Child Hunger in Build Back Better Budget
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2021
Washington Democrats Block Smith Plan to Prevent Government Benefits From Going To The Rich
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 15, 2021
Emmer Offers Amendment to Ensure Oversight of Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds
Rep.Tom Emmer
Sept. 15, 2021
Emmer Offers Amendment to Better Direct COVID Emergency Rental Assistance to Areas of Greatest Need
Rep.Tom Emmer
Sept. 15, 2021
Senator Collins Announces $3.2 Million to Renovate Housing for Low-Income Seniors in Calais
Sen.Susan Collins
Sept. 14, 2021
Tweet - "I've said it before & I'll say it again--Democrats' investments in the American people are working. Now it's time to pass President Biden's Build Back Better agenda & finish laying the framework for the strongest, fairest American economy ever."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2021
Emmer Supports Amendment to Address Fraudulent Use of Emergency Rental Assistance Funds
Rep.Tom Emmer
Sept. 14, 2021
Thune, Crapo Introduce Legislation to Recover Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 14, 2021
Congressman Bishop Hosts Virtual Town Hall to Highlight Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Rep.Sanford Bishop
Sept. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Americans deserve to know where their tax dollars went -- plain and simple. There was a huge amount of fraud in COVID-19 unemployment insurance programs. I dropped a bill today that would bolster efforts to crack down on fraudulent payments & hold criminals responsible."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Because of my experiences in this country, I know low-income neighborhoods will be left behind if we don't fully fund these programs in the budget bill. Let's stop arguing about the numbers and start looking at the programs they apply to."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 10, 2021
Fox News - Sen. Marshall Op-ed: American workers vs. socialist state -- how long can we expect them to carry the load?
Sen.Roger Marshall
Sept. 3, 2021
Statement of Congressman Rob Wittman on the August Jobs Report
Rep.Rob Wittman
Sept. 3, 2021
Chairman Beyer Statement on August Jobs Report
Rep.Donald Beyer
Sept. 3, 2021
Wyden Statement on Expiration of Enhanced Jobless Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 2, 2021
McCollum, Bonamici, Thompson, Stefanik, Desaulnier, Comer Introduce Bipartisan Update to Anti-Poverty Grant Program
Rep.Betty McCollum
Sept. 2, 2021
Gov. Justice leads the way: Businesses' unemployment premiums to decrease by up to 25% next year
Sen.Jim Justice
Sept. 2, 2021
Stefanik, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Program Update to Fight Poverty
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 2, 2021
Representatives DeSaulnier, Bonamici, Thompson, McCollum, Stefanik, and Comer Introduce Bipartisan Update to Anti-Poverty Grant Program
Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Sept. 1, 2021
House Members Call for SSI to be Included in Reconciliation: We Cannot Miss a Historic Opportunity to Ensure Seniors and People with Disabilities Are No Longer Trapped in Poverty
Rep.Jimmy Gomez, ...
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Crapo, Brady, Walorski Urge GAO to Investigate Scope and Severity of Fraudulent Activity in COVID Unemployment Insurance Programs
Sen.Mike Crapo
Aug. 19, 2021
Wyden Statement on Jobless Benefits, Unemployment Insurance Reform
Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 19, 2021
Tweet - "This is what happens when you invest in the American people. Alongside @POTUS, Democrats are building a stronger, fairer economy--one that will allow the United States to lead the way in the 21st century and build a better future for our children."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2021
Neal Applauds Department of Labor for Disbursing American Rescue Plan Funding to States to Fight Fraud and Modernize Unemployment Insurance Systems
Rep.Richard Neal
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