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April 27, 2021
Crapo, Risch Introduce Back to Work Bonus Legislation
Sen. Mike Crapo
April 27, 2021
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $12.8 Million from American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Homeless Students
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, Congressman Ritchie Torres Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Make Expanded Child Tax Credit Permanent
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
April 23, 2021
Durbin Meets Virtually With International Alliance Of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 2 To Discuss Benefits In The American Rescue Plan
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. - Democrats Push White House to Prioritize Unemployment Insurance Reform in American Family Plan
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 23, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to join @IATSE Local 2 virtually today to discuss the American Rescue Plan and its benefits for working families and organized labor."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2021
Collins, King Announce More Than $380,000 to Modernize Maine's Unemployment System Amid COVID-19
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
April 21, 2021
Tri-Caucus Resolution on Covid-19 Vaccine Equity
Rep. Judy Chu
April 21, 2021
Encouraging Cosponsorship of Tri-Caucus Covid-19 Vaccination Equity
Rep. Raul Ruiz
April 20, 2021
After A Year Of Unprecedented Challenges, Schumer, Gillibrand Deliver Over $181 Million In Homelessness Assistance For NY's Homeless Residents
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021
Thune, Crapo, and Cornyn Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Individuals to Return to the Workforce
Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2021
Steube Hosts Roundtable with Florida Restaurants and Businesses Struggling from Severe Staffing Shortages
Rep. Greg Steube
April 15, 2021
Tweet - "Today, the House passed the Paycheck Fairness Act -- a bill that will fulfill the promise of #EqualPay for equal work, cut the poverty rate for single mothers in half and advance progress for families across the country."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 15, 2021
Hearing of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Tonko Leads Congressional Hearing on Environmental Justice Bills
Rep. Paul Tonko
April 14, 2021
Wyden, Bennet Unveil Unemployment Insurance Overhaul
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 13, 2021
Padilla Announces Over $250 million in Emergency Housing Funding to California Through American Rescue Plan
Sen. Alex Padilla
April 13, 2021
Kustoff Co-Sponsors Bill to Help Businesses Rebuild their Workforce
Rep. David Kustoff
April 9, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration's funding request for endorsing my "10-20-30" plan, which targets investments in persistent poverty communities. I look forward to working with the Administration to expand opportunity in areas that have been neglected for far too long."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 9, 2021
Bennet Travels Across Colorado to Discuss Benefits of Child Tax Credit Expansion in American Rescue Plan
Sen. Michael Bennet
April 8, 2021
Cortez Masto Statement on the Implementation of COBRA Benefits she Secured in American Rescue Plan
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
April 8, 2021
Rep. Susie Lee Hosts Press Conference to Discuss How the American Rescue Plan Will Help Working Families and Alleviate Child Poverty in Nevada
Rep. Susie Lee
April 8, 2021
Congressman Cohen Introduces Ensuring the Safe Disposal of Coal Ash Act
Rep. Steve Cohen
April 8, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Oregon to Receive More than $66 Million for Affordable Housing
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 7, 2021
Letter to Secretary Janet Yellen, Department of The Treasury - Sinema to Administration: Help States Distribute Unemployment Insurance Efficiently
Sen. Angus King, ...
April 7, 2021
As Americans Struggle To Recover From COVID-19 Crisis, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Break Down Barriers To Essential Social Services
Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
April 6, 2021
Democratic Health Leaders Urge Biden Administration To Protect Laid-Off Workers From Coverage Gaps
Rep. Bobby Scott
April 5, 2021
As Pandemic Creates Increased Demand for Food Assistance, Sen. Reed Helps Deliver New Federal Hunger Relief for RI
Sen. Jack Reed
April 5, 2021
Oregon Delegation: 31 Counties in State Receive More Than $39 Million in Secure Rural School Funding
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 5, 2021
Oregon Delegation: 31 Counties in State Receive More Than $39 Million in Secure Rural School Funding
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 2, 2021
BlackPressUSA - OP-ED: The American Rescue Plan -- Changing the Course of the Pandemic for All Americans
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2021
Tweet - "I'm joining a group of @SenateDems in calling for recurring stimulus checks and automatic unemployment extensions tied to economic conditions. COVID-19 is far from over and now is not the time to relent in our efforts to aid struggling Americans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2021
Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Apprenticeship Colleges
Rep. Angie Craig
April 1, 2021
Tweet - ". @RepCindyAxne and I worked hard to get tax relief for unemployed Americans into the American Rescue Plan. Glad to see the IRS is moving quickly to help Americans take advantage of the tax exclusion for unemployment benefits."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2021
Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan's historic child tax credit will put money in family's pockets, reducing poverty in Latino communities by ~40% to help families stay afloat throughout the pandemic."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia's vaccine supply increasing to 72,000 weekly doses
Sen. Jim Justice
March 31, 2021
With Buffalo Having One Of The Highest Child Poverty Rates In The Nation, Schumer Announces Upwards Of 85% Of Buffalo Families Have $$$ Headed Their Way; Schumer Secured Over $77 Million In Child Tax Credit For Western Ny Families Hardest Hit By The Pandemic Are En Route And Cut Child Poverty In Half
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2021
Letter to Pres. Biden, Deputy Director Young and Secretary Haaland - Rep. Boebert Fights for Local Communities' PILT Payments
Rep. Lauren Boebert
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "Help Is Here! The #AmericanRescuePlan takes historic action to lift ~12M Americans out of poverty. We are cutting poverty rates for Black Americans by 42% and Latinos by 39%!"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan makes the Child Tax Credit fully refundable & increases the amount to ensure that more families will be able to receive the help they need. Nationwide, this expansion will lift 4.1 million children out of poverty."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2021
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Highlights Key Provisions in American Rescue Plan to Support Texans During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
March 29, 2021
Torres Re-Introduces Bill to Help Americans Find & Keep Homes During Pandemic
Rep. Norma Torres
March 26, 2021
Gillibrand And Member Of White House Council Of Economic Advisors Highlight Efforts In American Rescue Plan To Reduce Child Poverty, Help Women And Families Recover From Economic Crisis
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan works #ForThePeople by expanding the Child Tax Credit, which will make it easier for struggling families to make ends meet during this pandemic and will lift thousands of Maryland children out of poverty."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2021
Sen. Lee Reintroduces Poverty Measurement Improvement Act
Sen. Mike Lee
March 25, 2021
Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan takes decisive action to curb the devastating poverty rate in the United States by putting money in pockets and supporting families with children. Help Is Here!"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 25, 2021
Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan delivers: A significant reduction in child poverty The single largest investment in K-12 education and Native communities--ever Significant help for Black farmers A lifeline to small businesses Historic levels of housing assistance And more"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021
Congressman Himes joins Americares CEO and President at the Fred Weisman Americares Free Clinic of Bridgeport to announce C.D.C. Vaccine Hesitancy
Rep. Jim Himes
March 25, 2021
Feinstein, Padilla Request Additional Aid for Homeless Californians
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
March 25, 2021
Hinson Statement on Toyota Financial Closing Cedar Rapids Office
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 25, 2021
Confirmation of Adewale O. Adeyemo
Sen. Raphael Warnock
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April 27, 2021
Crapo, Risch Introduce Back to Work Bonus Legislation
Sen.Mike Crapo
April 27, 2021
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $12.8 Million from American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Homeless Students
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, Congressman Ritchie Torres Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Make Expanded Child Tax Credit Permanent
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
April 23, 2021
Durbin Meets Virtually With International Alliance Of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 2 To Discuss Benefits In The American Rescue Plan
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. - Democrats Push White House to Prioritize Unemployment Insurance Reform in American Family Plan
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 23, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to join @IATSE Local 2 virtually today to discuss the American Rescue Plan and its benefits for working families and organized labor."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2021
Collins, King Announce More Than $380,000 to Modernize Maine's Unemployment System Amid COVID-19
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
April 21, 2021
Tri-Caucus Resolution on Covid-19 Vaccine Equity
Rep.Judy Chu
April 21, 2021
Encouraging Cosponsorship of Tri-Caucus Covid-19 Vaccination Equity
Rep.Raul Ruiz
April 20, 2021
After A Year Of Unprecedented Challenges, Schumer, Gillibrand Deliver Over $181 Million In Homelessness Assistance For NY's Homeless Residents
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2021
Thune, Crapo, and Cornyn Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Individuals to Return to the Workforce
Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2021
Steube Hosts Roundtable with Florida Restaurants and Businesses Struggling from Severe Staffing Shortages
Rep.Greg Steube
April 15, 2021
Tweet - "Today, the House passed the Paycheck Fairness Act -- a bill that will fulfill the promise of #EqualPay for equal work, cut the poverty rate for single mothers in half and advance progress for families across the country."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 15, 2021
Hearing of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Tonko Leads Congressional Hearing on Environmental Justice Bills
Rep.Paul Tonko
April 14, 2021
Wyden, Bennet Unveil Unemployment Insurance Overhaul
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 13, 2021
Padilla Announces Over $250 million in Emergency Housing Funding to California Through American Rescue Plan
Sen.Alex Padilla
April 13, 2021
Kustoff Co-Sponsors Bill to Help Businesses Rebuild their Workforce
Rep.David Kustoff
April 9, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration's funding request for endorsing my "10-20-30" plan, which targets investments in persistent poverty communities. I look forward to working with the Administration to expand opportunity in areas that have been neglected for far too long."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 9, 2021
Bennet Travels Across Colorado to Discuss Benefits of Child Tax Credit Expansion in American Rescue Plan
Sen.Michael Bennet
April 8, 2021
Cortez Masto Statement on the Implementation of COBRA Benefits she Secured in American Rescue Plan
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
April 8, 2021
Rep. Susie Lee Hosts Press Conference to Discuss How the American Rescue Plan Will Help Working Families and Alleviate Child Poverty in Nevada
Rep.Susie Lee
April 8, 2021
Congressman Cohen Introduces Ensuring the Safe Disposal of Coal Ash Act
Rep.Steve Cohen
April 8, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Oregon to Receive More than $66 Million for Affordable Housing
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 7, 2021
Letter to Secretary Janet Yellen, Department of The Treasury - Sinema to Administration: Help States Distribute Unemployment Insurance Efficiently
Sen.Angus King, ...
April 7, 2021
As Americans Struggle To Recover From COVID-19 Crisis, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Break Down Barriers To Essential Social Services
Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
April 6, 2021
Democratic Health Leaders Urge Biden Administration To Protect Laid-Off Workers From Coverage Gaps
Rep.Bobby Scott
April 5, 2021
As Pandemic Creates Increased Demand for Food Assistance, Sen. Reed Helps Deliver New Federal Hunger Relief for RI
Sen.Jack Reed
April 5, 2021
Oregon Delegation: 31 Counties in State Receive More Than $39 Million in Secure Rural School Funding
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 5, 2021
Oregon Delegation: 31 Counties in State Receive More Than $39 Million in Secure Rural School Funding
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 2, 2021
BlackPressUSA - OP-ED: The American Rescue Plan -- Changing the Course of the Pandemic for All Americans
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2021
Tweet - "I'm joining a group of @SenateDems in calling for recurring stimulus checks and automatic unemployment extensions tied to economic conditions. COVID-19 is far from over and now is not the time to relent in our efforts to aid struggling Americans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2021
Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Apprenticeship Colleges
Rep.Angie Craig
April 1, 2021
Tweet - ". @RepCindyAxne and I worked hard to get tax relief for unemployed Americans into the American Rescue Plan. Glad to see the IRS is moving quickly to help Americans take advantage of the tax exclusion for unemployment benefits."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2021
Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan's historic child tax credit will put money in family's pockets, reducing poverty in Latino communities by ~40% to help families stay afloat throughout the pandemic."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia's vaccine supply increasing to 72,000 weekly doses
Sen.Jim Justice
March 31, 2021
With Buffalo Having One Of The Highest Child Poverty Rates In The Nation, Schumer Announces Upwards Of 85% Of Buffalo Families Have $$$ Headed Their Way; Schumer Secured Over $77 Million In Child Tax Credit For Western Ny Families Hardest Hit By The Pandemic Are En Route And Cut Child Poverty In Half
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2021
Letter to Pres. Biden, Deputy Director Young and Secretary Haaland - Rep. Boebert Fights for Local Communities' PILT Payments
Rep.Lauren Boebert
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "Help Is Here! The #AmericanRescuePlan takes historic action to lift ~12M Americans out of poverty. We are cutting poverty rates for Black Americans by 42% and Latinos by 39%!"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan makes the Child Tax Credit fully refundable & increases the amount to ensure that more families will be able to receive the help they need. Nationwide, this expansion will lift 4.1 million children out of poverty."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2021
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Highlights Key Provisions in American Rescue Plan to Support Texans During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
March 29, 2021
Torres Re-Introduces Bill to Help Americans Find & Keep Homes During Pandemic
Rep.Norma Torres
March 26, 2021
Gillibrand And Member Of White House Council Of Economic Advisors Highlight Efforts In American Rescue Plan To Reduce Child Poverty, Help Women And Families Recover From Economic Crisis
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan works #ForThePeople by expanding the Child Tax Credit, which will make it easier for struggling families to make ends meet during this pandemic and will lift thousands of Maryland children out of poverty."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2021
Sen. Lee Reintroduces Poverty Measurement Improvement Act
Sen.Mike Lee
March 25, 2021
Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan takes decisive action to curb the devastating poverty rate in the United States by putting money in pockets and supporting families with children. Help Is Here!"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 25, 2021
Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan delivers: A significant reduction in child poverty The single largest investment in K-12 education and Native communities--ever Significant help for Black farmers A lifeline to small businesses Historic levels of housing assistance And more"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021
Congressman Himes joins Americares CEO and President at the Fred Weisman Americares Free Clinic of Bridgeport to announce C.D.C. Vaccine Hesitancy
Rep.Jim Himes
March 25, 2021
Feinstein, Padilla Request Additional Aid for Homeless Californians
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
March 25, 2021
Hinson Statement on Toyota Financial Closing Cedar Rapids Office
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 25, 2021
Confirmation of Adewale O. Adeyemo
Sen.Raphael Warnock
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