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June 8, 2021
Reps. Schakowsky, Grijalva, and Slotkin Reintroduce SSI Restoration Act to Make Urgently Needed Updates to Help Seniors and Disabled Individuals
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 7, 2021
Gillibrand, Espaillat, James Stand At Youth Action YouthBuild In East Harlem Calling For Funding To Support Apprenticeship Program For At-Risk Youth
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 5, 2021
Tweet - "There were 8.1 million job openings in America at the end of March. Yet only 559k were filled last month--100k fewer than experts expected. Businesses are ready to hire. But they can't find people willing to work. Because Biden is paying people not to work. This is insanity."
Rep. Steve Scalise
June 4, 2021
Tweet - ".@GovLarryHogan's decision to end enhanced unemployment benefits will not only harm struggling families in #MD05, but also hurt MD's economy. According to @JECDems, this will cost our economy in MD $877 million. I urge the Governor to reverse this decision."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2021
Tweet - "Another bad jobs report--100,000 fewer jobs added than experts estimated. This is what happens when you pay people not to work. What did Democrats expect?"
Rep. Steve Scalise
June 4, 2021
Tweet - "Today's jobs report is proof that the Democrats' economic recovery plan is working. Americans are getting vaccinated, the economy is reopening, and, under the leadership of President Biden, unemployment is at the lowest rate since the pandemic began. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2021
Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021
Rep. Grace Meng
June 3, 2021
Dingell, Tlaib Applaud Launch of Biden-Harris Administration's Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, Call For Additional Relief
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, ...
June 2, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $30.3 Million to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities
Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
June 2, 2021
Senator Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Primary Care Access for Women And Children
Sen. Patty Murray
June 2, 2021
Padilla Pushes to Build Child Care Infrastructure and Availability
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 2, 2021
Tweet - "Governor Hogan's decision to end enhanced unemployment benefits for thousands of Marylanders is extremely short-sighted. Instead of using this financial lifeline to help Marylanders, Governor Hogan's decision hurts the households that need it most."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 2, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Jennifer Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich, Luján Join Group Of 19 Senators In Calling on Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
June 2, 2021
Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges Governor Hogan to Reconsider Surprise Decision to Cut Off Federal Unemployment Assistance Early
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Governor Hogan Ending Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2021
DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Legal Counsel for Evictions
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
May 28, 2021
Rep. Fallon Introduces Bipartisan legislation to Prioritize Veteran Employment After COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Pat Fallon
May 28, 2021
Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Homeowners Plant More Trees, Reduce Energy Costs
Sen. Shelley Capito
May 28, 2021
Soto, Members of Florida Democratic Delegation Express Concern in Governor DeSantis' Decision to Withdraw State from Federal Unemployment Benefits
Rep. Darren Soto
May 28, 2021
Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders Announce Nearly $4 Million in Grants for Youth Summer Programs
Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
May 27, 2021
Hayes Leads as Chairwoman of First Hearing on SNAP, Challenges Elected Officials to End Hunger and Increase Access to Food and Government Assistance for Families
Rep. Jahana Hayes
May 26, 2021
Senator Murray Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
May 26, 2021
Civil Eats - Hunger is a Political Decision. We Can Work to End It.
Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
May 26, 2021
SBA Launches Sen. Kelly's "Community Navigator Pilot' Program
Sen. Mark Kelly
May 26, 2021
Senators Booker, Capito Re-Introduce the TREES Act
Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
May 26, 2021
Congresswoman Spartz: "Federal government has to stop incentivizing people not to work."
Rep. Victoria Spartz
May 26, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin and Senator Patty Murray Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
Rep. Mike Levin
May 25, 2021
Amata Is Original Cosponsor Of Territories Health Equity Act
Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen, ...
May 25, 2021
Reps. Gallego, Bacon and Senators Padilla, Lankford Introduce Bill to Improve Urban Indian Health Infrastructure
Rep. Don Bacon, ...
May 25, 2021
Tweet - "Cutting off pandemic unemployment benefits early will hurt rural communities, and won't help people get back to work. People want to work, but they need job offers with fair pay, transportation to get there, and childcare to be available."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 24, 2021
Congressman Gallego Introduces Universal Full Day Kindergarten Act
Rep. Sara Jacobs, ...
May 21, 2021
Senators Tuberville and Lee Introduce the CHOICE Act
Sen. Mike Lee, ...
May 21, 2021
On Long Island: Gillibrand To Announce Push To Make Universal School Meals Program Permanent In Upcoming Child Nutrition Reauthorization Package
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 20, 2021
Reps. Blunt Rochester, Katko Introduce Bill to Help Low-Income Americans Maintain Access to Clean Drinking Water
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
May 20, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Joins Colleagues in Announcing Transformative Anti-Poverty Resolution
Rep. Sara Jacobs
May 20, 2021
Velazquez Reintroduces Bill that Enlists Restaurants in Anti-Hunger Effort During Pandemics
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 20, 2021
Rep. Horsford, Colleagues, Introduce Legislation to Help Disadvantaged Populations Get Back to Work
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud Title X Changes To Increase Access To Care In Rural Nevada
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
May 20, 2021
Schakowsky Joins with Poor People's Campaign to Unveil Congressional Resolution Demanding Legislative Agenda to Dismantle Poverty
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 20, 2021
Jayapal and Lee Introduce Resolution to End Poverty
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator, Small Business Association - Rep. Garbarino Calls on SBA to Amend Disaster Loan Requirements to Better Serve Small Businesses
Rep. Andrew Garbarino
May 19, 2021
Federal Unemployment Bonus
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
May 19, 2021
Senator Marshall: President Biden has delivered a government funded labor shortage
Sen. Roger Marshall
May 19, 2021
Congressman Guest Calls for Action to Increase Hiring Rates
Rep. Michael Guest
May 19, 2021
Wicker Targets Worker Shortage on Senate Floor
Sen. Roger Wicker
May 18, 2021
Tweet - "We have seen enhanced unemployment benefits help workers, families, and the economy by keeping the lights on and food on the table during COVID-19. Read more about how GOP governors are trying to cut this necessary lifeline for working Americans:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 18, 2021
Tweet - "In states like South Dakota, unemployment rates are low, vaccination rates are strong, & schools are open. We're ready for the rest of the country to catch up, but Pres. Biden's policies are hamstringing our economic recovery -- driving prices up & hiring down."
Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2021
Cole Applauds Governor Stitt for Getting Oklahomans Back to Work
Rep. Tom Cole
May 18, 2021
Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will consider two important pieces of legislation this week to respond to the terrorist attack at the Capitol on January 6: a bipartisan commission to investigate what happened & funding to secure the Capitol complex."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2021
Pelosi Statement on Delivery of Democrats' Expanded Child Tax Credit
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Date
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June 8, 2021
Reps. Schakowsky, Grijalva, and Slotkin Reintroduce SSI Restoration Act to Make Urgently Needed Updates to Help Seniors and Disabled Individuals
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 7, 2021
Gillibrand, Espaillat, James Stand At Youth Action YouthBuild In East Harlem Calling For Funding To Support Apprenticeship Program For At-Risk Youth
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 5, 2021
Tweet - "There were 8.1 million job openings in America at the end of March. Yet only 559k were filled last month--100k fewer than experts expected. Businesses are ready to hire. But they can't find people willing to work. Because Biden is paying people not to work. This is insanity."
Rep.Steve Scalise
June 4, 2021
Tweet - ".@GovLarryHogan's decision to end enhanced unemployment benefits will not only harm struggling families in #MD05, but also hurt MD's economy. According to @JECDems, this will cost our economy in MD $877 million. I urge the Governor to reverse this decision."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2021
Tweet - "Another bad jobs report--100,000 fewer jobs added than experts estimated. This is what happens when you pay people not to work. What did Democrats expect?"
Rep.Steve Scalise
June 4, 2021
Tweet - "Today's jobs report is proof that the Democrats' economic recovery plan is working. Americans are getting vaccinated, the economy is reopening, and, under the leadership of President Biden, unemployment is at the lowest rate since the pandemic began. #BuildBackBetter"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2021
Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021
Rep.Grace Meng
June 3, 2021
Dingell, Tlaib Applaud Launch of Biden-Harris Administration's Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, Call For Additional Relief
Rep.Rashida Tlaib, ...
June 2, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $30.3 Million to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities
Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
June 2, 2021
Senator Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Primary Care Access for Women And Children
Sen.Patty Murray
June 2, 2021
Padilla Pushes to Build Child Care Infrastructure and Availability
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 2, 2021
Tweet - "Governor Hogan's decision to end enhanced unemployment benefits for thousands of Marylanders is extremely short-sighted. Instead of using this financial lifeline to help Marylanders, Governor Hogan's decision hurts the households that need it most."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 2, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Jennifer Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich, Luján Join Group Of 19 Senators In Calling on Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
June 2, 2021
Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges Governor Hogan to Reconsider Surprise Decision to Cut Off Federal Unemployment Assistance Early
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Governor Hogan Ending Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2021
DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Legal Counsel for Evictions
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
May 28, 2021
Rep. Fallon Introduces Bipartisan legislation to Prioritize Veteran Employment After COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Pat Fallon
May 28, 2021
Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Homeowners Plant More Trees, Reduce Energy Costs
Sen.Shelley Capito
May 28, 2021
Soto, Members of Florida Democratic Delegation Express Concern in Governor DeSantis' Decision to Withdraw State from Federal Unemployment Benefits
Rep.Darren Soto
May 28, 2021
Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders Announce Nearly $4 Million in Grants for Youth Summer Programs
Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
May 27, 2021
Hayes Leads as Chairwoman of First Hearing on SNAP, Challenges Elected Officials to End Hunger and Increase Access to Food and Government Assistance for Families
Rep.Jahana Hayes
May 26, 2021
Senator Murray Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
May 26, 2021
Civil Eats - Hunger is a Political Decision. We Can Work to End It.
Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
May 26, 2021
SBA Launches Sen. Kelly's "Community Navigator Pilot' Program
Sen.Mark Kelly
May 26, 2021
Senators Booker, Capito Re-Introduce the TREES Act
Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
May 26, 2021
Congresswoman Spartz: "Federal government has to stop incentivizing people not to work."
Rep.Victoria Spartz
May 26, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin and Senator Patty Murray Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
Rep.Mike Levin
May 25, 2021
Amata Is Original Cosponsor Of Territories Health Equity Act
Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen, ...
May 25, 2021
Reps. Gallego, Bacon and Senators Padilla, Lankford Introduce Bill to Improve Urban Indian Health Infrastructure
Rep.Don Bacon, ...
May 25, 2021
Tweet - "Cutting off pandemic unemployment benefits early will hurt rural communities, and won't help people get back to work. People want to work, but they need job offers with fair pay, transportation to get there, and childcare to be available."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 24, 2021
Congressman Gallego Introduces Universal Full Day Kindergarten Act
Rep.Sara Jacobs, ...
May 21, 2021
Senators Tuberville and Lee Introduce the CHOICE Act
Sen.Mike Lee, ...
May 21, 2021
On Long Island: Gillibrand To Announce Push To Make Universal School Meals Program Permanent In Upcoming Child Nutrition Reauthorization Package
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 20, 2021
Reps. Blunt Rochester, Katko Introduce Bill to Help Low-Income Americans Maintain Access to Clean Drinking Water
Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
May 20, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Joins Colleagues in Announcing Transformative Anti-Poverty Resolution
Rep.Sara Jacobs
May 20, 2021
Velazquez Reintroduces Bill that Enlists Restaurants in Anti-Hunger Effort During Pandemics
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 20, 2021
Rep. Horsford, Colleagues, Introduce Legislation to Help Disadvantaged Populations Get Back to Work
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud Title X Changes To Increase Access To Care In Rural Nevada
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
May 20, 2021
Schakowsky Joins with Poor People's Campaign to Unveil Congressional Resolution Demanding Legislative Agenda to Dismantle Poverty
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 20, 2021
Jayapal and Lee Introduce Resolution to End Poverty
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator, Small Business Association - Rep. Garbarino Calls on SBA to Amend Disaster Loan Requirements to Better Serve Small Businesses
Rep.Andrew Garbarino
May 19, 2021
Federal Unemployment Bonus
Rep.Scott Fitzgerald
May 19, 2021
Senator Marshall: President Biden has delivered a government funded labor shortage
Sen.Roger Marshall
May 19, 2021
Congressman Guest Calls for Action to Increase Hiring Rates
Rep.Michael Guest
May 19, 2021
Wicker Targets Worker Shortage on Senate Floor
Sen.Roger Wicker
May 18, 2021
Tweet - "We have seen enhanced unemployment benefits help workers, families, and the economy by keeping the lights on and food on the table during COVID-19. Read more about how GOP governors are trying to cut this necessary lifeline for working Americans:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 18, 2021
Tweet - "In states like South Dakota, unemployment rates are low, vaccination rates are strong, & schools are open. We're ready for the rest of the country to catch up, but Pres. Biden's policies are hamstringing our economic recovery -- driving prices up & hiring down."
Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2021
Cole Applauds Governor Stitt for Getting Oklahomans Back to Work
Rep.Tom Cole
May 18, 2021
Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will consider two important pieces of legislation this week to respond to the terrorist attack at the Capitol on January 6: a bipartisan commission to investigate what happened & funding to secure the Capitol complex."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2021
Pelosi Statement on Delivery of Democrats' Expanded Child Tax Credit
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
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