| May 5, 2020
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Bicameral Delegation Releases Framework For Legislation Tying Expanded Unemployment Benefits To Public Health Emergency And Economic Conditions
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Anounces $1,195,573 for 15th District of Texas Housing Authorities
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| May 5, 2020
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Congressman Neguse Introduces Bill to Expand, Strengthen Snap Food Assistance
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Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the US House of Representatives - Reps. Lowenthal, Matsui, Lead California House Delegation Members In Urging Additional Federal Relief To Higher Education
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Rep. John Garamendi, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Legislation to Expand Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Wyden: Oregon Should Have a Strategic Food Reserve
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Families are hurting Undocumented immigrants & their families are especially vulnerable So are US citizens married to them who aren't eligible for stimulus payments--and think of their kids We're fighting this. GOP is discriminating against taxpayers because of who they love."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 2020
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Heeding Shaheen's Bipartisan Call, Medicare to Cover Telephone-Based Telehealth Services in Same Way as Video Telehealth Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| May 1, 2020
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Reps. Huffman, Torres Small Announce Expanded Service Reimbursement for Rural Telehealth
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Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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As Uninsured Rate Skyrockets, Jayapal & Kennedy Lead 32 Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Guarantee Health Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Pushes for Expanded Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar - Rep. Williams Urges Administration to Provide Greater Relief for Rural Health Care Facilities
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Rep. John Williams
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| April 30, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: Trump Administration Increases Reimbursements for Telephone-based Health Services
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| April 30, 2020
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Hoeven Statement on Administration Increasing Medicare Reimbursement for Audio Telehealth Services During Pandemic
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 affects all residents. And sadly, there are many stories like Ms. Mendez's. That's why I'm proud to cosponsor @maziehirono 's Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act, which expands eligibility of Economic Impact Payments to those w/ an ITIN."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Castro, Haaland Urge House Leadership to Establish Family Care for Essential Workers and Vulnerable Family Caregivers During COVID-19
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Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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U.S. Sen. Tina Smith: Supplemental Security Income Recipients With Children Need to File Online by May 5 for Stimulus Checks
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary - Joyce Calls on IRS to Address Inaccessibility of Economic Impact Payment System
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Rep. Ben Cline, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chair Grijalva Leads Letter to Treasury Department Pressing for Immediate Disbursement of Improperly Delayed COVID-19 Stimulus Checks in Puerto Rico
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the CareOregon Board of Directors - Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Blumenauer Demand CareOregon Board Ensure Continuity of Services for Oregon's Medicaid Population
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Honorable Kevin McCarthy House Minority Leader; Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Honorable Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez Leads Bipartisan Letter to Reform Pharmacy DIR Fees
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "As the #COVID19 crisis has shifted jobs, school, and health services online, more Americans are relying on the internet than ever. But for low-income families or those who recently lost their jobs, internet connection isn't always a given."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - In Bipartisan Letter, Lawmakers Seek Emergency Funding for Behavioral Health Organizations in Next Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Rep. Scott Peters, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Congresswoman Stacy E. Plaskett Urges U.S. Department of Agriculture to Provide Equitable Consideration to the Virgin Islands in the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett
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| April 29, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Urges Veterans & Disabled Americans in 15th District to Register for Child Payments by May 5
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 29, 2020
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Young Kim Calls on Congress to Address Paycheck Protection Act Funding Shortfall
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Rep. Young Kim
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| April 28, 2020
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Congressman Panetta, Senator Murphy Announce Legislation To Expand Access To Restaurant Meals Program Amid COVID-19
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Alma Adams Champions Food Security During COVID-19
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Rep. Alma Adams
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis - Harder Pushes for Stimulus Payments for Dependents
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Harris, Hirono, Murphy, Warren to USDA: College Students Need Access to SNAP During Pandemic
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| April 25, 2020
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VA, SSI Recipients Who Don't File A Tax Return And Have Dependents Must Act By May 5th To Add Money To EIP
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Rep. Stephen Lynch
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| April 25, 2020
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Pledge Now to Vote Yes for Homeless Services
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senators Hassan, Carper, Wyden Warn of Scammers Targeting Americans' Stimulus Payments, Call for IRS to Strengthen Fraud Prevention Efforts
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Rep Hayes Introduces Legislation To Give More Americans Access To SNAP
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Economic Impact Payments are desperately needed by our nation's most vulnerable populations -- especially those unable to file a tax return online. Leading 22 @SenateDems & urging Sec. Mnuchin to ensure these individuals receive this much-needed relief."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Legislation to Fight Hunger on College Campuses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Josh Harder, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Young Kim Welcomes Congress' Infusion of Funds into Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Young Kim
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| April 23, 2020
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Harris, Gillibrand, Sanders Announce Bill To Fight Hunger, Help Families Afford Food Amid Economic Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Rep. Cuellar Announces New SNAP Online Pilot Program for Texas
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
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| April 23, 2020
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Graves Votes To Provide Additional Relief To Small Businesses And Hospitals
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Rep. Sam Graves
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| April 23, 2020
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Timmons Statement on Additional Funding For Coronavirus Relief
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Rep. William Timmons
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| April 23, 2020
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Rep. Allen Supports Relief For Small Businesses, Hospitals
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Rep. Rick Allen
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| April 23, 2020
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PPP should be a lifeline for small businesses, not a cash cow for big banks
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Rep. Ashley Hinson
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| April 23, 2020
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Brownley Applauds Passage of Aid for Small Businesses, Hospitals and Testing
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Rep. Julia Brownley
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Haaland Leads Call for Immediate Relief for State Medicaid Programs to Increase Health Care Access
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Grassley Statement on Social Security and Medicare Annual Report
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks
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Rep. Michael McCaul, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chairman Takano Calls for Tax Fix, Full Automatic COVID-19 Stimulus Checks for Vulnerable Veteran Families
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairmen Thompson, Lewis Seek Answers Regarding Delays with Stimulus Payments
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Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Heeding Shaheen's Call, Trump Admin Announces Support for Fix to Medicare Program Interest Rates for Health Care Providers on the Frontlines
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Cleaver and Clay Urge USDA To Protect SNAP, WIC beneficiaries During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Larson, Davis, Urge Treasury to Extend Deadline for Social Security Beneficiaries to Receive Economic Impact Payment for Dependents
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Wyden Requests Answers on Trump Signature on Checks
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 20, 2020
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Social Security, Railroad Retirement Beneficiaries Must Act Now to Receive Additional $500 Per Eligible Child
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 20, 2020
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Congresswomen Lizzie Fletcher, Nanette Diaz Barragán Introduce Legislation To Protect Medicaid Funding for Texas Hospitals
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Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Reps. Eshoo and Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Improve Medicaid Mail-Order Prescription Services During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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The Orange County Register - Medicaid Should Pay for Coronavirus Treatment: Gil Cisneros
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Rep. Gil Cisneros
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| April 20, 2020
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Campaigning for People, Not Politics
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "If you're a Social Security recipient with dependent children and didn't file taxes in 2018 or 2019, you must share additional info at the website below *by Wednesday* to get an extra $500 per child added to your #StimulusCheck (if eligible)."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenKamalaHarris in this effort. Debt collectors must not be allowed to seize #COVID19 stimulus checks."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Takano, Neal Applaud Decision to Automatically Issue COVID-19 Stimulus Checks to Vulnerable Veterans
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Rep. Estes Reacts to the $19 Billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Ron Estes
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| April 17, 2020
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COVID-19 Response: Rep. Susie Lee Introduces Bill to Increase Aid for State Medicaid Programs
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "This is welcome news for Supplemental Security Income recipients in Illinois & across the country, and I'm glad Treasury is taking @SenateDems advice. SSI recipients can now expect to receive their coronavirus stimulus payments automatically."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2020
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Delegation Calls on U.S. Department of Labor to Provide Additional Resources to States to Expedite Processing of Unemployment Claims
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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McBath Applauds "Get My Payment" Web App Launch for Americans to Track Economic Impact Payments
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Rep. Lucy McBath
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Urges Constituents to Download "Get My Payment" App to Track Stimulus Payment
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought to make sure Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients would automatically receive stimulus payments without requiring them to file with the IRS. Now Treasury needs to quickly do the same for low-income veterans receiving VA benefits."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Rob Nicholas, President and CEO of American Bankers Association - Brown, Warren Call On Banks To End The Seizure Of Stimulus Checks
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| April 15, 2020
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STIMULUS: Harder Encourages Americans to Update Direct Deposit Info ASAP
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| April 15, 2020
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Wyden Statement on Delay of Stimulus Checks to Add Donald Trump's Signature
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 15, 2020
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Schatz, Case Announce Tools to Speed Federal Assistance Direct Payments to Hawai"i Residents
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Rep. Ed Case
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairmen Thompson, Lewis Demand Answers from Treasury Secretary Regarding Reports About Delayed Rebate Checks
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Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
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