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April 3, 2020
Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "There's no need to ask veterans and SSI beneficiaries to file tax returns when our government can automatically deliver them their stimulus payments now. Proud to join my colleagues calling on the Trump Admin to ensure these Americans get their direct cash payments immediately."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 3, 2020
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Legislative Fix That Would Provide Direct Relief Payments to Families with Older Children and Adult Dependents
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
Rep. Mike Levin, ...
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "#JobsReport confirms #COVID is hitting American workers & small biz hard. Many businesses are shutting down at no fault of their own, making it hard to pay workers. #SmallBiz relief loans enacted by Congress are now available. Info"
Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $300K for Economic Development in West Virginia
Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and David Bernhardt, Sec. of the Interior - Reps. O'Halleran and Gallego lead Arizona Delegation in Urging Immediate Relief for Arizona Tribes
Sen. Ruben Gallego, ...
April 2, 2020
Committee Leaders Reaffirm Bipartisan Opposition to Any Effort to Waive the Jones Act and Jeopardize U.S. Maritime Jobs
Rep. Sam Graves, ...
April 2, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Davids Calls on Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Small Businesses Can Receive Relief Quickly, Efficiently
Rep. Sharice Davids
April 2, 2020
Northern Virginia Representatives Urge Lenders To Help Small Businesses In Face Of Chaotic Rollout Of National Assistance Program
Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
April 2, 2020
Letter to Treasury Secretary Stevin Mnucin and internal Revenue Service Charles Retting - Perdue, Loeffler Secure Automatic COVID-19 Payments For Seniors
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
April 2, 2020
Menendez, Booker, Norcross, Kim Announce First Wave of Federal Funding for South Jersey from Emergency Stimulus Package
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
April 2, 2020
Senator Collins Announces Social Security Beneficiaries Will Receive Coronavirus Stimulus Rebate Checks Automatically
Sen. Susan Collins
April 2, 2020
Reed: Trump Administration Must Expedite Unemployment Insurance Updates to Help Eligible People Access Benefits
Sen. Jack Reed
April 2, 2020
Wyden to Introduce Bill Making Older Children and Adult Dependents Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Payments
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 2, 2020
Merkley Reacts to Unemployment Numbers, Calls for Federal Government to Step Up for Working Families
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 2, 2020
Lankford Applauds Decision to Give Senior Adults, Disability Recipients Automatic Access to Direct Cash Payments
Sen. James Lankford
April 2, 2020
Letter to Dr. Josephine Olsen, Dir. of the Peace Corps, Barbara Stewart, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
April 2, 2020
Following Rep. Sewell's Request, Trump Administration Reverses Decision and Announces Social Security Beneficiaries will Receive COVID-19 Direct Payments Automatically
Rep. Richard Neal, ...
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Today's report that more than 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance last week is the latest example of how the coronavirus has impacted daily life in our country."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Every American is feeling the effects of the coronavirus. It's a national health & economic emergency that demanded action. I'm proud that the biggest rescue package in history, led by Senate Republicans, will help workers & families respond."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 2, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Claims Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Working individuals and families are most vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19, and these individuals need economic support to help ensure food is kept on the table, rent and mortgage payments are made, and the lights stay on."
Sen. Ben Luján
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "The coronavirus doesn't discriminate - neither should our relief response. Small communities and local governments must have equal access to stimulus and economic relief funds as they combat this public health crisis."
Sen. Ben Luján
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Social Security beneficiaries will now receive automatic economic impact payments as direct deposit or paper check with no action required. I thank @RepRichardNeal for urging the IRS to make this change so families can receive assistance w/o undue burden. https://bit.ly/39FVXAK"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "People are hurting throughout America #coronavirus. The President is melting down. House Dems are focused on direct payments to everyday Americans, unemployment assistance to displaced workers and supporting small businesses. #ForThePeople"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 2, 2020
Lujan Statement on Reports that Direct Payment May Take Months to Reach Americans
Sen. Ben Luján
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "I called on the Trump Administration to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries automatically receive the direct assistance included in the #CARESAct without having to file tax returns. https://baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/social-security-recipient-cash-assistance-without-tax-return"
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 2, 2020
CARES Act Retirement Provisions FAQ
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 2, 2020
Amata Provides Summary Of COVID-19 Relief Package For American Samoa
Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 1, 2020
Boozman: Paycheck Protection Program Critical to Recovery
Sen. John Boozman
April 1, 2020
RealClearPolitics - Op Ed by Sen. Ron Johnson: A New York Doctor's Antidote to Fear of COVID-19
Sen. Ron Johnson
April 1, 2020
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revue Service - Higgins Calls on IRS to Clarify Individual Rebate Process
Rep. Glen Higgins
April 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Boyle Leads Effort to Prevent Trump Politicizing Stimulus Checks
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 1, 2020
Letter to David Bernhardt, Sec. of the Interior - Curtis Leads Letter to Secretary Bernhardt Urging COVID-19 Relief for Rural Utah
Sen. John Curtis, ...
April 1, 2020
On Rent Day, Trump Still Burdening Economy for the Elite: Doggett Statement on Trump Push for Meals & Entertainment Tax Deductions
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
April 1, 2020
Tweet - "Local IL governments are facing incredible challenges & financial losses because of this public health & economic crisis. Spoke today with @IMLLeague leaders about the provisions I pushed for in the CARES Act to support state & local governments."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin: Wisconsin Small Businesses Can Start Applying For New SBA Loans to Help During Coronavirus Pandemic on April 3
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 1, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Call for Social Security Recipients to Get Cares Act Direct Cash Assistance without having to File Tax Return
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 1, 2020
Rep. Estes Reviews Congress' Response to COVID-19
Rep. Ron Estes
April 1, 2020
Democrats' Task Force on Aging & Families Call for Direct Stimulus Checks for Older Americans
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 31, 2020
Waters Condemns Trump Signing Statement on Bipartisan COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
Rep. Maxine Waters
March 31, 2020
Economic impact payments: What you need to know
Rep. Robert Aderholt
March 31, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor - Johnson, Richmond, Scalise, Clyburn, Agencies: Do Not Impose Arbitrary Condition on Churches' Eligibility for Coronavirus Relief Funds
Rep. Mike Johnson, ...
March 31, 2020
The Washington Examiner - Rep. Dan Crenshaw: Don't forget the energy industry
Rep. Dan Crenshaw
March 31, 2020
Star Tribune - Barrasso: Saving America's rural hospitals
Sen. John Barrasso
March 31, 2020
Tweet - "The #CARESAct expands state unemployment insurance eligibility to self-employed workers, independent contractors, part-time workers, gig workers and workers impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns. Everyone receiving unemployment insurance will also receive a weekly increase of $600."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 31, 2020
Vice Chair Beyer: Gender Wage Gap is a Loss for Women, Families, Economy
Rep. Donald Beyer
Date
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Politician
April 3, 2020
Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "There's no need to ask veterans and SSI beneficiaries to file tax returns when our government can automatically deliver them their stimulus payments now. Proud to join my colleagues calling on the Trump Admin to ensure these Americans get their direct cash payments immediately."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 3, 2020
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Legislative Fix That Would Provide Direct Relief Payments to Families with Older Children and Adult Dependents
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
Rep.Mike Levin, ...
April 3, 2020
Tweet - "#JobsReport confirms #COVID is hitting American workers & small biz hard. Many businesses are shutting down at no fault of their own, making it hard to pay workers. #SmallBiz relief loans enacted by Congress are now available. Info"
Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $300K for Economic Development in West Virginia
Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and David Bernhardt, Sec. of the Interior - Reps. O'Halleran and Gallego lead Arizona Delegation in Urging Immediate Relief for Arizona Tribes
Sen.Ruben Gallego, ...
April 2, 2020
Committee Leaders Reaffirm Bipartisan Opposition to Any Effort to Waive the Jones Act and Jeopardize U.S. Maritime Jobs
Rep.Sam Graves, ...
April 2, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Davids Calls on Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Small Businesses Can Receive Relief Quickly, Efficiently
Rep.Sharice Davids
April 2, 2020
Northern Virginia Representatives Urge Lenders To Help Small Businesses In Face Of Chaotic Rollout Of National Assistance Program
Rep.Donald Beyer, ...
April 2, 2020
Letter to Treasury Secretary Stevin Mnucin and internal Revenue Service Charles Retting - Perdue, Loeffler Secure Automatic COVID-19 Payments For Seniors
Sen.Marsha Blackburn, ...
April 2, 2020
Menendez, Booker, Norcross, Kim Announce First Wave of Federal Funding for South Jersey from Emergency Stimulus Package
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
April 2, 2020
Senator Collins Announces Social Security Beneficiaries Will Receive Coronavirus Stimulus Rebate Checks Automatically
Sen.Susan Collins
April 2, 2020
Reed: Trump Administration Must Expedite Unemployment Insurance Updates to Help Eligible People Access Benefits
Sen.Jack Reed
April 2, 2020
Wyden to Introduce Bill Making Older Children and Adult Dependents Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Payments
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 2, 2020
Merkley Reacts to Unemployment Numbers, Calls for Federal Government to Step Up for Working Families
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 2, 2020
Lankford Applauds Decision to Give Senior Adults, Disability Recipients Automatic Access to Direct Cash Payments
Sen.James Lankford
April 2, 2020
Letter to Dr. Josephine Olsen, Dir. of the Peace Corps, Barbara Stewart, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
April 2, 2020
Following Rep. Sewell's Request, Trump Administration Reverses Decision and Announces Social Security Beneficiaries will Receive COVID-19 Direct Payments Automatically
Rep.Richard Neal, ...
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Today's report that more than 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance last week is the latest example of how the coronavirus has impacted daily life in our country."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Every American is feeling the effects of the coronavirus. It's a national health & economic emergency that demanded action. I'm proud that the biggest rescue package in history, led by Senate Republicans, will help workers & families respond."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 2, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Claims Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Working individuals and families are most vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19, and these individuals need economic support to help ensure food is kept on the table, rent and mortgage payments are made, and the lights stay on."
Sen.Ben Luján
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "The coronavirus doesn't discriminate - neither should our relief response. Small communities and local governments must have equal access to stimulus and economic relief funds as they combat this public health crisis."
Sen.Ben Luján
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "Social Security beneficiaries will now receive automatic economic impact payments as direct deposit or paper check with no action required. I thank @RepRichardNeal for urging the IRS to make this change so families can receive assistance w/o undue burden. https://bit.ly/39FVXAK"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "People are hurting throughout America #coronavirus. The President is melting down. House Dems are focused on direct payments to everyday Americans, unemployment assistance to displaced workers and supporting small businesses. #ForThePeople"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 2, 2020
Lujan Statement on Reports that Direct Payment May Take Months to Reach Americans
Sen.Ben Luján
April 2, 2020
Tweet - "I called on the Trump Administration to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries automatically receive the direct assistance included in the #CARESAct without having to file tax returns. https://baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/social-security-recipient-cash-assistance-without-tax-return"
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 2, 2020
CARES Act Retirement Provisions FAQ
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 2, 2020
Amata Provides Summary Of COVID-19 Relief Package For American Samoa
Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 1, 2020
Boozman: Paycheck Protection Program Critical to Recovery
Sen.John Boozman
April 1, 2020
RealClearPolitics - Op Ed by Sen. Ron Johnson: A New York Doctor's Antidote to Fear of COVID-19
Sen.Ron Johnson
April 1, 2020
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revue Service - Higgins Calls on IRS to Clarify Individual Rebate Process
Rep.Glen Higgins
April 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Boyle Leads Effort to Prevent Trump Politicizing Stimulus Checks
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 1, 2020
Letter to David Bernhardt, Sec. of the Interior - Curtis Leads Letter to Secretary Bernhardt Urging COVID-19 Relief for Rural Utah
Sen.John Curtis, ...
April 1, 2020
On Rent Day, Trump Still Burdening Economy for the Elite: Doggett Statement on Trump Push for Meals & Entertainment Tax Deductions
Rep.Lloyd Doggett
April 1, 2020
Tweet - "Local IL governments are facing incredible challenges & financial losses because of this public health & economic crisis. Spoke today with @IMLLeague leaders about the provisions I pushed for in the CARES Act to support state & local governments."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2020
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin: Wisconsin Small Businesses Can Start Applying For New SBA Loans to Help During Coronavirus Pandemic on April 3
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 1, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Call for Social Security Recipients to Get Cares Act Direct Cash Assistance without having to File Tax Return
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 1, 2020
Rep. Estes Reviews Congress' Response to COVID-19
Rep.Ron Estes
April 1, 2020
Democrats' Task Force on Aging & Families Call for Direct Stimulus Checks for Older Americans
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 31, 2020
Waters Condemns Trump Signing Statement on Bipartisan COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
Rep.Maxine Waters
March 31, 2020
Economic impact payments: What you need to know
Rep.Robert Aderholt
March 31, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor - Johnson, Richmond, Scalise, Clyburn, Agencies: Do Not Impose Arbitrary Condition on Churches' Eligibility for Coronavirus Relief Funds
Rep.Mike Johnson, ...
March 31, 2020
The Washington Examiner - Rep. Dan Crenshaw: Don't forget the energy industry
Rep.Dan Crenshaw
March 31, 2020
Star Tribune - Barrasso: Saving America's rural hospitals
Sen.John Barrasso
March 31, 2020
Tweet - "The #CARESAct expands state unemployment insurance eligibility to self-employed workers, independent contractors, part-time workers, gig workers and workers impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns. Everyone receiving unemployment insurance will also receive a weekly increase of $600."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 31, 2020
Vice Chair Beyer: Gender Wage Gap is a Loss for Women, Families, Economy
Rep.Donald Beyer
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