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March 23, 2020 MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen. Dick Blumenthal
March 23, 2020 Sen. Coons focused on delivering $350 billion for small businesses in Delaware, nationwide Sen. Chris Coons
March 23, 2020 Evans Bill Would Generate $7 Billion More for Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Speed Up Program Rep. Dwight Evans
March 23, 2020 Pelosi Statement Ahead of Unveiling of Democrats' Third Coronavirus Response Bill Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 23, 2020 Balderson Calls for Tax Fix in Coronavirus Relief Package to Allow Restaurants and Other Small Businesses to Reinvest in Facilities Rep. William Balderson
March 23, 2020 Pingree, Pappas Introduces Legislation to Support Maine's 145,000 Small Business, Provide Cash Advances and Zero-Interest Loans Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
March 23, 2020 Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Leads Legislation To Offer Small Business Contractors Relief During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "To recap: Democrats just blocked a bill that would provide direct cash payments to Americans who need it most -- like hourly workers. Not to mention funding to help support health care workers who are on the front lines. I hope Dems can put politics aside and work with us." Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke in the Senate about how we're making progress on a bill. The McConnell-GOP bill includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability. It has shortfalls of money for our hospitals & medical workers. This needs to be changed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The economic stimulus response must support workers & small businesses who need it. If big corporations want help, we shouldn't give them a bailout or slush fund. Stop doing stock buybacks that benefit the wealthy & commit to start putting workers first." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "We voted no on the McConnell-GOP bill because among other problems it includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability, and because it shortchanges our hospitals and healthcare workers who need our help. These changes need to be made." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation cannot afford this game of chicken. We cannot afford the cynical partisanship. This is a national emergency. Not a partisan opportunity. Doctors, nurses, small business employees, laid-off Americans, and vulnerable seniors need help right now." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Shaheen & Lankford Push to Increase Charitable Giving Deduction in Coronavirus Aid Bill Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
March 22, 2020 Brown, Senate Democrats Introduce New Legislation To Protect Consumers And Small Business Owners From Debt Collection Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
March 22, 2020 Sen. Coons on third stimulus package negotiations: "There are still big problems.' Sen. Chris Coons
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shane Kuhaneck, Acting Technical Dir. of the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Rep. Curtis takes action for small businesses bogged down by banking regulations Sen. John Curtis
March 22, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Sen. Coons on vote against Republican-authored COVID-19 response package Sen. Chris Coons
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Coronavirus Legislation Should Address Needs of Main Street Small Business Rep. Chris Pappas
March 22, 2020 Whitehouse Statement on Coronavirus Package Procedural Vote Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "We don't want industry bailouts unless we include strict conditions that put #WorkersFirst. No stock buybacks. No layoffs. No salary cuts for workers or salary increases for corporate executives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2020 Small Business Administration Approves Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "I'm fighting for our public health infrastructure. For hundreds of billions of dollars for masks, beds, ventilators, tests, and more. I'm fighting to ensure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2020 IRS Guidance on Paid Leave for Small Biz Rep. Danny Davis
March 21, 2020 Senator Stabenow, Peters Introduce Bill to Support Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Crisis and Trade Sen. Gary Peters, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of our community for coming together in this hard time. Kudos to @KELOland for providing great info. Our small businesses are struggling, and we can be finding creative ways to support while social distancing." Sen. John Thune
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "We must do everything we can to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, so many more. I'm fighting for all people and all workers. #WorkersFirst" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Walgreens CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "More Americans are being laid off every day. More small businesses are being forced to shed payroll every day. Our nurses and doctors need key supplies. Nobody should view this as political opportunity for either side. This is a national emergency. It is time to come together" Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - ICYMI: Brown, Van Hollen Announce Legislation to Cap Consumer Lending Rates During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 21, 2020 Senator Warren Calls on Amazon, Walmart, and McDonalds to Ensure Workers Have Immediate Access to Emergency Paid Leave during COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Elizabeth Warren
March 21, 2020 Ernst: It's Imperative We Get This Bill Done and Support Our Families Sen. Joni Ernst
March 21, 2020 Following Calls From Rep. Cleaver To Protect Employees, IRS Commissioner Commits to Changes Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
March 20, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on Emergency Designation for Small Business Disaster Loans from U.S. Small Business Administration Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
March 20, 2020 Rosen Helps Introduce COVID-19 RELIEF for Small Businesses Act Sen. Jacky Rosen
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Slotkin Urges Trump Administration to Issue Immediate Payments to Small Businesses in Bipartisan Letter Rep. Mike Turner, ...
March 20, 2020 Larson Meets with Local Small Businesses, Calls for More Federal Action Rep. John Larson
March 20, 2020 Davidson Praises Small Business Administration for COVID 19 Response Rep. Warren Davidson
March 20, 2020 Cardin, Wyden Introduce Bill to Rescue Small Businesses Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 20, 2020 Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard from families. From people who are isolated. Who have sick loved ones in nursing homes and can't enter to see them. Who fight their whole life to build a small business and they may be wiped out. The urgency of doing something big and bold NOW is so, so, so important." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Arkansas Delegation Applauds Swift Approval of Disaster Declaration to Support State's Small Businesses Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
March 20, 2020 Oregon Delegation Announces Small Businesses Can Now Access Economic Disaster Loans Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "When I talked to President Trump today: I said we need to put #WorkersFirst--we don't want bailouts unless they're used for workers He explicitly told me he would oppose companies using bailouts on stock buybacks--even though that's not in Senator McConnell's bill This is vital" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This is one of the worst crises we've faced. We must act quickly, strongly to help people and workers. Senator McConnell's bill is not pro-worker at all. It puts corporations ahead of people. Democrats are united in fighting to put public health, people, and #WorkersFirst." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Davis Vela, Acting Dir. of the National Park Service - Norton Asks for National Park Service's Plan to Protect Workers At Outdoor Properties During Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The main thing the Senate is focused on right now is providing relief for workers, families, and small businesses -- people who are really feeling the crunch out there right now. We're making good headway." Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of the Representatives - Pocan, Cicilline Lead Letter to Protect Small Businesses in Next House COVID-19 Package Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
March 20, 2020 SBA Approves Disaster Assistance for Hawaii Small Businesses Sen. Mazie Hirono
March 20, 2020 Congressman Schweikert Hosts Covid-19 Conference Call with Arizona Small Business Leader Rep. David Schweikert
Date Title Politician
March 23, 2020 MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen.Dick Blumenthal
March 23, 2020 Sen. Coons focused on delivering $350 billion for small businesses in Delaware, nationwide Sen.Chris Coons
March 23, 2020 Evans Bill Would Generate $7 Billion More for Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Speed Up Program Rep.Dwight Evans
March 23, 2020 Pelosi Statement Ahead of Unveiling of Democrats' Third Coronavirus Response Bill Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 23, 2020 Balderson Calls for Tax Fix in Coronavirus Relief Package to Allow Restaurants and Other Small Businesses to Reinvest in Facilities Rep.William Balderson
March 23, 2020 Pingree, Pappas Introduces Legislation to Support Maine's 145,000 Small Business, Provide Cash Advances and Zero-Interest Loans Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
March 23, 2020 Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Leads Legislation To Offer Small Business Contractors Relief During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "To recap: Democrats just blocked a bill that would provide direct cash payments to Americans who need it most -- like hourly workers. Not to mention funding to help support health care workers who are on the front lines. I hope Dems can put politics aside and work with us." Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke in the Senate about how we're making progress on a bill. The McConnell-GOP bill includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability. It has shortfalls of money for our hospitals & medical workers. This needs to be changed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The economic stimulus response must support workers & small businesses who need it. If big corporations want help, we shouldn't give them a bailout or slush fund. Stop doing stock buybacks that benefit the wealthy & commit to start putting workers first." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "We voted no on the McConnell-GOP bill because among other problems it includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability, and because it shortchanges our hospitals and healthcare workers who need our help. These changes need to be made." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation cannot afford this game of chicken. We cannot afford the cynical partisanship. This is a national emergency. Not a partisan opportunity. Doctors, nurses, small business employees, laid-off Americans, and vulnerable seniors need help right now." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 22, 2020 Shaheen & Lankford Push to Increase Charitable Giving Deduction in Coronavirus Aid Bill Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
March 22, 2020 Brown, Senate Democrats Introduce New Legislation To Protect Consumers And Small Business Owners From Debt Collection Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
March 22, 2020 Sen. Coons on third stimulus package negotiations: "There are still big problems.' Sen.Chris Coons
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shane Kuhaneck, Acting Technical Dir. of the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Rep. Curtis takes action for small businesses bogged down by banking regulations Sen.John Curtis
March 22, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 22, 2020 Sen. Coons on vote against Republican-authored COVID-19 response package Sen.Chris Coons
March 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Coronavirus Legislation Should Address Needs of Main Street Small Business Rep.Chris Pappas
March 22, 2020 Whitehouse Statement on Coronavirus Package Procedural Vote Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "We don't want industry bailouts unless we include strict conditions that put #WorkersFirst. No stock buybacks. No layoffs. No salary cuts for workers or salary increases for corporate executives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2020 Small Business Administration Approves Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Alaska Sen.Dan Sullivan, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "I'm fighting for our public health infrastructure. For hundreds of billions of dollars for masks, beds, ventilators, tests, and more. I'm fighting to ensure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2020 IRS Guidance on Paid Leave for Small Biz Rep.Danny Davis
March 21, 2020 Senator Stabenow, Peters Introduce Bill to Support Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Crisis and Trade Sen.Gary Peters, ...
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of our community for coming together in this hard time. Kudos to @KELOland for providing great info. Our small businesses are struggling, and we can be finding creative ways to support while social distancing." Sen.John Thune
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "We must do everything we can to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, so many more. I'm fighting for all people and all workers. #WorkersFirst" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Walgreens CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "More Americans are being laid off every day. More small businesses are being forced to shed payroll every day. Our nurses and doctors need key supplies. Nobody should view this as political opportunity for either side. This is a national emergency. It is time to come together" Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - ICYMI: Brown, Van Hollen Announce Legislation to Cap Consumer Lending Rates During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 21, 2020 Senator Warren Calls on Amazon, Walmart, and McDonalds to Ensure Workers Have Immediate Access to Emergency Paid Leave during COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Elizabeth Warren
March 21, 2020 Ernst: It's Imperative We Get This Bill Done and Support Our Families Sen.Joni Ernst
March 21, 2020 Following Calls From Rep. Cleaver To Protect Employees, IRS Commissioner Commits to Changes Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
March 20, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on Emergency Designation for Small Business Disaster Loans from U.S. Small Business Administration Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
March 20, 2020 Rosen Helps Introduce COVID-19 RELIEF for Small Businesses Act Sen.Jacky Rosen
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Slotkin Urges Trump Administration to Issue Immediate Payments to Small Businesses in Bipartisan Letter Rep.Mike Turner, ...
March 20, 2020 Larson Meets with Local Small Businesses, Calls for More Federal Action Rep.John Larson
March 20, 2020 Davidson Praises Small Business Administration for COVID 19 Response Rep.Warren Davidson
March 20, 2020 Cardin, Wyden Introduce Bill to Rescue Small Businesses Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 20, 2020 Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep.Gil Cisneros, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard from families. From people who are isolated. Who have sick loved ones in nursing homes and can't enter to see them. Who fight their whole life to build a small business and they may be wiped out. The urgency of doing something big and bold NOW is so, so, so important." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Arkansas Delegation Applauds Swift Approval of Disaster Declaration to Support State's Small Businesses Sen.Tom Cotton, ...
March 20, 2020 Oregon Delegation Announces Small Businesses Can Now Access Economic Disaster Loans Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "When I talked to President Trump today: I said we need to put #WorkersFirst--we don't want bailouts unless they're used for workers He explicitly told me he would oppose companies using bailouts on stock buybacks--even though that's not in Senator McConnell's bill This is vital" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This is one of the worst crises we've faced. We must act quickly, strongly to help people and workers. Senator McConnell's bill is not pro-worker at all. It puts corporations ahead of people. Democrats are united in fighting to put public health, people, and #WorkersFirst." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Davis Vela, Acting Dir. of the National Park Service - Norton Asks for National Park Service's Plan to Protect Workers At Outdoor Properties During Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The main thing the Senate is focused on right now is providing relief for workers, families, and small businesses -- people who are really feeling the crunch out there right now. We're making good headway." Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of the Representatives - Pocan, Cicilline Lead Letter to Protect Small Businesses in Next House COVID-19 Package Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
March 20, 2020 SBA Approves Disaster Assistance for Hawaii Small Businesses Sen.Mazie Hirono
March 20, 2020 Congressman Schweikert Hosts Covid-19 Conference Call with Arizona Small Business Leader Rep.David Schweikert
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