| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call for All Tribal Small Businesses to Receive Equal Access to Relief
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Sen. Rick Scott: More Small Business Funding Should Come with Clearer Guidance
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor, and Chad Wold, Acting Sec. of the Department of Homeland Security - Boozman Calls for Flexibility in Temporary Ag Worker Program to Protect Nation's Food Supply
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Senators Jones, Cardin and Colleagues Call for Use of Payroll Processors to Accelerate and Simplify Disbursement of CARES Act Small Business Loans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Merkley Demands Fixes to Botched Paycheck Protection Program Roll-Out
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| April 8, 2020
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Daines Successfully Pushes for MT Ag Producers to be Eligible for Coronavirus Small Business Loans
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 8, 2020
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Klobuchar Legislation to Prohibit Price Gouging During Crises Introduced in the House
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Transcript of Pelosi Interview on NPR's All Things Considered
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA: Allow Farms And AG Businesses To Access EIDL Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "We want people to be able to go back to work. We want there to be jobs to return to. We want small businesses to stay up and running and weather the storm. Those were among the Senate's goals w/ #COVID relief bills. In just 4 days, #PPP saved an estimated 5.7 M jobs."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - After pressure from Tester, all Montana taverns, casinos & bars are now eligible for Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The #coronavirus relief passed by the Senate is having a positive effect on our small businesses that are struggling right now. Great to see."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Aderholt: Implement "Buy America' policies to secure medical, pharmaceutical supply chains
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Rep. Robert Aderholt
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader and to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rosen Leads Nevada Delegation in Bipartisan Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Include Gaming Small Businesses in Paycheck Protection Program in Future Coronavirus Legislation
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Rep. Susie Lee, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA & Treasury: Prioritize Financial Needs Of Small Businesses In Underserved & Rural Communities
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Today I urged @SBAgov & @USTreasury to ensure small business & nonprofits in rural & underserved communities are a priority when processing and disbursing loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. This virus is everywhere -- we cannot afford to leave any communities behind."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Medium - Cortez Masto Highlights Resources Available for Nevadans Struggling to Pay Bills During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| April 8, 2020
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Senator Markey Calls for Clear Guidance from Trump Administration on Retail, Consumer Food Handling During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| April 8, 2020
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Nadler, Schakowsky, Cicilline & Pallone Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "It's reprehensible that companies would try to profit from the fear caused by this pandemic. Today, My colleagues + I introduced legislation to stop the greed, and protect New Mexicans."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 8, 2020
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Reps. Cleaver and Clay Call For National Loan Servicing Hotline, SBA Briefing On COVID-19 Small Business Loan Program
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Lujan Acts to Protect Americans From Price Gouging During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "As we continue to weather the #COVID19 storm, Democrats will keep prioritizing relief for small businesses, health care providers, and working families. Read more about our interim emergency coronavirus package here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Pelosi and Schumer Joint Statement on Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Rep. Cleaver Introduces Legislation To Combat Price Gouging During National Crises
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Action to Prevent Counterfeiting, Price Gouging of Medical Supplies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Shaheen Gets Update, Raises Concerns With SBA Administrator on COVID-19 Relief Effort
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. James Clyburn, Member of the House of Representatives - Golden Calls for More Aid for Maine Small Businesses, Workers, and Rural Hospitals
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The Restaurant Workers Relief Program was created to serve fellow Kentuckians in Louisville. Now, it's expanding to serve more than 50,000 hot meals to service industry workers and their families across the country."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 8, 2020
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Congressman Boyle Applauds Big Win for Jobs in Philly
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Rep. Brendan Boyle
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Menendez, Booker Colleagues Question Amazon on Abrupt Employee Termination, Workplace Safety
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Tomorrow morning, I'll ask unanimous consent to pass standalone emergency funding for the hugely popular Paycheck Protection Program that is saving small-business jobs as we speak. As the rest of the CARES Act continues to come online, this key part is already low on funds."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 7, 2020
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Condemns President Trump's Firing of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Chairman
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rep. Grijalva Leads 41 Members of Congress in Urging Hazard Pay and Protections for Essential Workers to Help Address COVID-19 Impact Disparities
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Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Scalise Statement on Additional Funding for The Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : The Department of Labor needs to do everything in its power to help states distribute the Unemployment Benefits that Senate Democrats fought for. Americans who have lost their jobs don't have time to wait for a check."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program is a lifeline for small biz. We must make sure it will work for all small businesses--not just those who were first in line--so they can stay afloat & keep paying employees. Thank you @senatemajldr for preparing more funding for the program quickly."
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Kuster, Pappas Urge Pelosi, McConnell to Increase Funding for Small Business Assistance
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Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Statement from Rep. Andy Barr Calling for Expansion of Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Andy Barr
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Not all heroes wear capes, some wear masks and scrubs. These Americans are the true heroes of this pandemic, and we need to make sure they are taken care of. That's why Senate Democrats are fighting for a Heroes Fund."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 7, 2020
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Fox Business "Varney & Co." - ICYMI: Crenshaw Sounds the Alarm: "We Do Risk Losing Our Energy Independence"
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Rep. Dan Crenshaw
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Velázquez Says Trump Administration Not Enacting COVID-19 Small Business Relief as Congress Intended
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Banks and Financial Institutions - Matsui Calls On Banks To Start Issuing Loans To Sacramento-Area Small Businesses Immediately
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Rep. Doris Matsui
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| April 7, 2020
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Higgins Working to Address Issues with Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Glen Higgins
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| April 7, 2020
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Carter Calls for More Small Business Funding
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Rep. John Carter
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| April 7, 2020
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McConnell Statement on Additional Funding for Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 7, 2020
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Udall, Senate Democrats Unveil COVID-19 "Heroes Fund," $25,000 Proposed Pay Increase to Essential Workers and Tribal Workers on Frontlines of Pandemic Response
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Klobuchar, Grassley Urge Justice Department to take Action to Prevent Hoarding and Price Gouging During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Senate Dems Blast Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director For Not Doing More to Protect Consumers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Schumer unveils COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" proposal to provide $25,000 pay increase to essential workers in NY on the front-line of nation's pandemic response; Upstate workers who are leading coronavirus fight would benefit, from nurses to grocery store workers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 7, 2020
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Miami Herald - Rick Scott: Editorial on unemployment website is "off the mark'
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| April 7, 2020
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Davids Calls for Fixes to Small Business Loan Program
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Make Sure Americans Experiencing Homelessness Get Coronavirus Relief Payments
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Doctors, nurses, and essential workers are putting their lives on the line every single day of this fight @SenateDems are proposing a bold, new program to boost premium pay for America's frontline workers We're calling it a "Heroes Fund" because that's who it's for: Our Heroes"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve - Thompson, Schiff, Davis Ask Federal Reserve to Help Small Businesses Access Coronavirus Relief
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Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Rep. Susie Lee to SBA and Treasury: Include Gaming Small Businesses in Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| April 7, 2020
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Ernst Calls for Bolstering Relief for Iowa Small Businesses
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I will work with Secretary Mnuchin and Leader Schumer and hope to approve further funding for the Paycheck Protection Program by unanimous consent or voice vote during the next scheduled Senate session on Thursday."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to CEO Braca, CEO Dimon, CEO Scharf, CEO Corbat, CEO Moynihan, and CEO Fairbank - Meng Urges Major Banks to Help Small Businesses with Applying for Coronavirus Relief Funds
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Senate Democrats Unveil COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" Proposal To Provide $25,000 Pay Increase To Essential Workers On Frontline Of Nation's Pandemic Response
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cardin, Schumer, Shaheen, and Small Business Committee Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Reserve a Portion of Paycheck Protection Program Funding for Underserved Borrowers
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cardin & Wyden Urge SBA to Ensure Equal Access to Paycheck Protection Program for ESOP-owned Small Businesses
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Collins, Murphy, Feinstein Announce Bipartisan Bill to Help Peace Corps Volunteers Evacuated Due to COVID-19 Receive Benefits and Serve at Home
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "A Heroes Fund for essential workers should be a part of the next phase of the Congressional response to coronavirus. No proposal will be complete without addressing the needs of our doctors, nurses, medical workers, truck drivers, grocers, transit workers, and more. Our Heroes."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Even as the CARES Act continues to come online, it is clear that the small-business Paycheck Protection Program will need more funding. Congress needs to act with speed and focus to provide more money for this crucial and bipartisan program."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Benefits
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "The #1 goal of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram is to help America's small businesses pay their workers and keep them employed. If we need to increase funding for the program to make that goal achievable for more businesses, that's what we should do."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SBAgov estimates that 5.7 million American jobs have been saved by the #PaycheckProtectionProgram created by the Senate. The first loan was issued only 4 days ago. Let's keep more Americans on the job. If this program needs more funding, there's bipartisan support for that."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential
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Sen. James Lankford, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Make Farmers and Agricultural Businesses Eligible for COVID-19 Economic Injury Grants
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Amata Welcomes Labor Department Action On CARES Act Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Trone, Van Hollen UrgeTreasury to Strengthen Paycheck Protection Program in Response to Concerns from Maryland Small Businesses
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Representative Rick Crawford Announces FARM Corps Initiative pairing Arkansas Ag-Producers and Unemployed Guard, Reservists
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Rep. Rick Crawford
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the United States Treasury - Warren, Markey Seek Urgent Fix to New Coronavirus Small Business Relief Program
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Durbin, Brown To Financial Regulators: Protect Consumers From Predatory Lending Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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