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Aug. 8, 2020
Wyden Statement on Trump Executive Actions on Unemployment Benefits, Payroll Tax Cut
Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 7, 2020
Representatives Cartwright and Dean Introduce Bill to Provide Recurring Direct Payments for Families to Boost the Economy
Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Tlaib, Progressive Leaders Urge Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to Improve Lending Terms for States and Cities, Stave Off Public Sector Layoffs and Cuts
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner - Lucas Joins Colleagues Urging Action on Delayed Stimulus Payments
Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Reps. Bacon, Yarmuth, Davis, Young Lead Bipartisan Effort to Help Children, Youth, and Families Experiencing Homelessness During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Don Bacon
Aug. 7, 2020
Cornyn Supports Relief Checks for Texans Married to Foreign Nationals
Sen. John Cornyn
Aug. 7, 2020
Gillibrand Announces Proposal To Expand Pandemic EBT Program During Visit To Feedmore WNY
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 7, 2020
Bennet, Young's Bipartisan RESTART Act Reaches 54 Co-Sponsors in Senate
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith & Rep. Angie Craig Introduce Legislation to Help High School Students in Minnesota Who Lost Jobs Due to COVID-19
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Collins, Rubio Urge Colleagues to Pass Small Business Relief Amendments
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "When it comes to elections, education, and food assistance. When it comes to health care coverage, testing and tracing, and Medicaid. Senate Republicans continue to pinch pennies during a national emergency. We won't stop fighting to get Americans the relief they deserve."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020
Meng Supports Critical Food Security Bill
Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19
Sen. Peter Welch, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Trump Administration To Deliver Remaining Economic Impact Payments To Illinoisans
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Our country is facing bigger problems than whether Malibu gets to upgrade its street-sweepers. Struggling families need help now. Democratic leaders must stop blocking aid to Americans over their unrelated left-wing wish list."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 5, 2020
Senators Collins, Hassan, Sinema Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Ensure Americans Receive Stimulus Payments
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Peters Bipartisan Bill to Improve VA Caregiver Program Advances in Senate
Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Collins, Romney, McSally Introduce Measure to Extend Unemployment Benefits Through End of Year
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
As Congress Negotiates Next Phase Of Coronavirus Relief, Gillibrand Outlines Priorities For Senate Package; Presses For State And Local Aid, Enhanced Unemployment, Eviction Moratorium, Expanded Snap, MTA Funding, And More
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 4, 2020
Wyden Statement on Trump Trial Balloon on Executive Actions on Unemployment Benefits, Payroll Tax Cut
Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 3, 2020
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Would Expand Access to TANF and SNAP to Those Who Are Unfairly Shut Out of These Programs
Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
July 31, 2020
Tweet - "Sen McSally tried to get a short term extension of unemployment benefits while negotiations continue but was blocked by Sen Schumer These extra federal benefits expire 2day thx to Democrats who want to damage GOP in the election more than help Americans w/out a job"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 31, 2020
Costa Statement on Senate Failure to Negotiate New Unemployment Benefits Agreement
Rep. Jim Costa
July 31, 2020
Cortez Masto: Congress Is Failing Struggling Nevada Workers & Families as $600 Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program Lapses
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 30, 2020
Culpeper Star-Exponent - COMMENTARY: Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare: Keeping our promises
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "Too many Wisconsinites are out of work, struggling to make ends meet right now. Congress needs to step up and provide people the help they need. We must #Savethe600 and #ExtendUI."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 30, 2020
Congressman Steven Horsford Introduces Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis
Rep. Steven Horsford
July 30, 2020
Harris, Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Medicaid Coverage for COVID-19-Related Treatment
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
July 30, 2020
Chairman Neal Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Rep. Richard Neal
July 30, 2020
Congresswoman Schakowsky Celebrates the 55th Birthday of Medicare and Medicaid
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 30, 2020
Pascrell, Walorski, Panetta, Schweikert Introduce Bill to Help New Parents Receive CARES Act Stimulus Checks This Year
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 30, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Food Insecurity and Help 39th District Families
Rep. Gil Cisneros
July 30, 2020
Cortez Masto Statement on The Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 30, 2020
Rubio, Cassidy, Daines, and Romney Introduce Family-focused Economic Impact Payments Legislation
Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "Medicaid began 55 years ago today, and for decades has ensured that tens of millions of Americans have health care. During this crisis, when so many Americans are relying on it, we are fighting to give Medicaid the resources it needs in the next COVID-19 relief bill."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "After I called on the Trump administration to ensure SSDI recipients in #WI can receive Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, @USDOL issued updated rules making sure folks with disabilities are eligible for this much-needed help during these tough times."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 29, 2020
Rep. Porter Introduces Bill to Help Working Families during Pandemic
Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
July 29, 2020
Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the Covid-19 Crisis
Rep. Danny Davis
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "Mitch McConnell and @realDonaldTrump's plan to cut federal unemployment benefits doesn't recognize that people in Wisconsin are out of work, struggling to make ends meet. We must pass legislation that gives people the help they need."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "Our Democratic colleagues want to pretend it is controversial that taxpayers should not pay people more not to work than the people who do go back to work. The American people don't call that a controversy. They call that common sense. They call that basic fairness."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "The Republican COVID plan doesn't give any new money for food stamps to help families keep food on the table. But it gives a deduction for a three martini lunch for a big businessperson."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Republican plan doesn't give another dime in food assistance for kids who are going hungry. But it makes sure the three-martini business lunch is safe. They need to get their priorities in order."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020
Wyden Statement on Republican Plan to Fast-Track Cuts to Social Security and Medicare in COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 28, 2020
Reps. Adams, Fudge, and Nutrition Subcommittee Members Introduce Legislation to Extend SNAP Waiver Flexibility
Rep. Alma Adams, ...
July 28, 2020
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Dr. Ruiz Calls Out IRS on Stimulus Check Delays
Rep. Raul Ruiz
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "The Republican plan is unserious and falls dreadfully short of meeting Americans' needs. It fails to provide crucial relief for families, workers, and the unemployed. But it is littered with corporate giveaways, K-street handouts, and presidential pet projects."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020
Desert News - How another round of the Paycheck Protection Program will help Utah's economy
Sen. John Curtis
July 27, 2020
Bennet Calls on Senators to Negotiate a Bipartisan COVID Relief Package That Matches the Scale of the Public Health and Economic Crisis Americans Face
Sen. Michael Bennet
July 27, 2020
Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Legislation to Extend SNAP Waiver Flexibility
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 27, 2020
Collins, Rubio Introduce Bill to Allow Hardest-Hit Small Businesses to Receive Second Forgivable PPP Loan
Sen. Susan Collins
Date
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Politician
Aug. 8, 2020
Wyden Statement on Trump Executive Actions on Unemployment Benefits, Payroll Tax Cut
Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 7, 2020
Representatives Cartwright and Dean Introduce Bill to Provide Recurring Direct Payments for Families to Boost the Economy
Rep.Madeleine Dean, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Tlaib, Progressive Leaders Urge Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to Improve Lending Terms for States and Cities, Stave Off Public Sector Layoffs and Cuts
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner - Lucas Joins Colleagues Urging Action on Delayed Stimulus Payments
Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Reps. Bacon, Yarmuth, Davis, Young Lead Bipartisan Effort to Help Children, Youth, and Families Experiencing Homelessness During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.Don Bacon
Aug. 7, 2020
Cornyn Supports Relief Checks for Texans Married to Foreign Nationals
Sen.John Cornyn
Aug. 7, 2020
Gillibrand Announces Proposal To Expand Pandemic EBT Program During Visit To Feedmore WNY
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 7, 2020
Bennet, Young's Bipartisan RESTART Act Reaches 54 Co-Sponsors in Senate
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith & Rep. Angie Craig Introduce Legislation to Help High School Students in Minnesota Who Lost Jobs Due to COVID-19
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Collins, Rubio Urge Colleagues to Pass Small Business Relief Amendments
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "When it comes to elections, education, and food assistance. When it comes to health care coverage, testing and tracing, and Medicaid. Senate Republicans continue to pinch pennies during a national emergency. We won't stop fighting to get Americans the relief they deserve."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020
Meng Supports Critical Food Security Bill
Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19
Sen.Peter Welch, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Trump Administration To Deliver Remaining Economic Impact Payments To Illinoisans
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Our country is facing bigger problems than whether Malibu gets to upgrade its street-sweepers. Struggling families need help now. Democratic leaders must stop blocking aid to Americans over their unrelated left-wing wish list."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 5, 2020
Senators Collins, Hassan, Sinema Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Ensure Americans Receive Stimulus Payments
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Peters Bipartisan Bill to Improve VA Caregiver Program Advances in Senate
Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Collins, Romney, McSally Introduce Measure to Extend Unemployment Benefits Through End of Year
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
As Congress Negotiates Next Phase Of Coronavirus Relief, Gillibrand Outlines Priorities For Senate Package; Presses For State And Local Aid, Enhanced Unemployment, Eviction Moratorium, Expanded Snap, MTA Funding, And More
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 4, 2020
Wyden Statement on Trump Trial Balloon on Executive Actions on Unemployment Benefits, Payroll Tax Cut
Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 3, 2020
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Would Expand Access to TANF and SNAP to Those Who Are Unfairly Shut Out of These Programs
Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
July 31, 2020
Tweet - "Sen McSally tried to get a short term extension of unemployment benefits while negotiations continue but was blocked by Sen Schumer These extra federal benefits expire 2day thx to Democrats who want to damage GOP in the election more than help Americans w/out a job"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 31, 2020
Costa Statement on Senate Failure to Negotiate New Unemployment Benefits Agreement
Rep.Jim Costa
July 31, 2020
Cortez Masto: Congress Is Failing Struggling Nevada Workers & Families as $600 Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program Lapses
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 30, 2020
Culpeper Star-Exponent - COMMENTARY: Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare: Keeping our promises
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "Too many Wisconsinites are out of work, struggling to make ends meet right now. Congress needs to step up and provide people the help they need. We must #Savethe600 and #ExtendUI."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 30, 2020
Congressman Steven Horsford Introduces Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis
Rep.Steven Horsford
July 30, 2020
Harris, Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Medicaid Coverage for COVID-19-Related Treatment
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
July 30, 2020
Chairman Neal Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Rep.Richard Neal
July 30, 2020
Congresswoman Schakowsky Celebrates the 55th Birthday of Medicare and Medicaid
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 30, 2020
Pascrell, Walorski, Panetta, Schweikert Introduce Bill to Help New Parents Receive CARES Act Stimulus Checks This Year
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 30, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Food Insecurity and Help 39th District Families
Rep.Gil Cisneros
July 30, 2020
Cortez Masto Statement on The Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 30, 2020
Rubio, Cassidy, Daines, and Romney Introduce Family-focused Economic Impact Payments Legislation
Sen.Bill Cassidy, ...
July 30, 2020
Tweet - "Medicaid began 55 years ago today, and for decades has ensured that tens of millions of Americans have health care. During this crisis, when so many Americans are relying on it, we are fighting to give Medicaid the resources it needs in the next COVID-19 relief bill."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "After I called on the Trump administration to ensure SSDI recipients in #WI can receive Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, @USDOL issued updated rules making sure folks with disabilities are eligible for this much-needed help during these tough times."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 29, 2020
Rep. Porter Introduces Bill to Help Working Families during Pandemic
Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
July 29, 2020
Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the Covid-19 Crisis
Rep.Danny Davis
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "Mitch McConnell and @realDonaldTrump's plan to cut federal unemployment benefits doesn't recognize that people in Wisconsin are out of work, struggling to make ends meet. We must pass legislation that gives people the help they need."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "Our Democratic colleagues want to pretend it is controversial that taxpayers should not pay people more not to work than the people who do go back to work. The American people don't call that a controversy. They call that common sense. They call that basic fairness."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "The Republican COVID plan doesn't give any new money for food stamps to help families keep food on the table. But it gives a deduction for a three martini lunch for a big businessperson."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate Republican plan doesn't give another dime in food assistance for kids who are going hungry. But it makes sure the three-martini business lunch is safe. They need to get their priorities in order."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020
Wyden Statement on Republican Plan to Fast-Track Cuts to Social Security and Medicare in COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 28, 2020
Reps. Adams, Fudge, and Nutrition Subcommittee Members Introduce Legislation to Extend SNAP Waiver Flexibility
Rep.Alma Adams, ...
July 28, 2020
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Dr. Ruiz Calls Out IRS on Stimulus Check Delays
Rep.Raul Ruiz
July 28, 2020
Tweet - "The Republican plan is unserious and falls dreadfully short of meeting Americans' needs. It fails to provide crucial relief for families, workers, and the unemployed. But it is littered with corporate giveaways, K-street handouts, and presidential pet projects."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020
Desert News - How another round of the Paycheck Protection Program will help Utah's economy
Sen.John Curtis
July 27, 2020
Bennet Calls on Senators to Negotiate a Bipartisan COVID Relief Package That Matches the Scale of the Public Health and Economic Crisis Americans Face
Sen.Michael Bennet
July 27, 2020
Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Legislation to Extend SNAP Waiver Flexibility
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 27, 2020
Collins, Rubio Introduce Bill to Allow Hardest-Hit Small Businesses to Receive Second Forgivable PPP Loan
Sen.Susan Collins
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