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May 14, 2020 Wagner Introduces Bipartisan Alternative to Help Americans Keep Health Insurance Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
May 14, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Join Court Filing to Protect Americans' Health Care As Republicans Attempt To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Ernst, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Disability Service Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration cannot claim they care about saving lives but at the very same time be suing to rip health care from millions of Americans and end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. #DropTheLawsuit" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020 Shaheen & Hassan File Supreme Court Amicus Brief Defending ACA from Trump Admin's Efforts to Strike Down Law Amid COVID-19 Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: Every Senate Democrat just signed an amicus brief for the Supreme Court fighting to protect Americans' health care from Pres. Trump's lawsuit. Republicans are suing to rip coverage from millions & end pre-existing condition protections amid a pandemic. #DropTheLawsuit" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Caucus To Fight For American's Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "More than 83,000 Americans have died from #COVID19 so far. 1.4M have been sickened. But the Trump Administration is still pushing forward with its efforts to undo the ACA, ripping health coverage away from millions. Proud to join @SenateDems in pushing back. #DropTheLawsuit" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Entire Democratic Caucus in New Amicus Brief To Protect Americans' Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "What hypocrisy! Senator Cornyn has been one of the leading Republicans working to repeal our health care law that Senate Democrats have been fighting to protect. But now he says ACA access is "good news" for constituents losing coverage in this pandemic." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Statement on Rule Allowing Nevada's Furloughed Workers to Maintain Health Coverage Rep. Steven Horsford
May 12, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Lead Effort to Ensure Maximum Financial Assistance for Those Enrolled in ACA Exchange Plans Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 10, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, we have @IowaNatGuard; troops on the front lines fighting #COVID19. I'm working with;@Sen_JoeManchin ; to make sure these men and women can use their military health insurance, TRICARE, for at least six months after their mission." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 8, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Murphy, Baldwin Lead Call Urging Trump Administration to Cover COVID-19 Related Medical Expenses for Those Enrolled in Junk Plans Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 7, 2020 Rosen Condemns Administration for Attempting to Eliminate Americans' Access to Health Care During Public Health Crisis Sen. Jacky Rosen
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin Discusses Push For Robust Federal COBRA Subsidies In The Next COVID-19 Legislation With Chicago Federation Of Labor Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Since mid-March, more than 30M Americans have filed for unemployment benefits--more than 10M of them have also lost their employer health plans. In the midst of this global pandemic, it's imperative that we help people keep their health coverage." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Reed: Even AG Barr Admits Trump's Toxic Lawsuit to Strip Health Care from Millions of Americans is a Bad Idea Sen. Jack Reed
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Legal briefs are due in the SCOTUS case this week to determine the future of our healthcare law But in a global pandemic-- @SenateGOP wants to jam through a judge who believes it should all end Tens of millions would lose health insurance. Pre-existing condition protections gone." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of thousands of Americans have died from #COVID19. Over 1.2M have been infected. And yet, even in the midst of this pandemic, the President & his party refuse to end efforts to dismantle the ACA & rip health care away from millions of Americans. It would be a disaster." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of focusing on #COVID19, Sen. McConnell has brought Senators back to Washington to consider the nomination of his 37-year-old family friend Justin Walker to the second highest court in the land." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Neal Reiterates Opposition to Case to Overturn the ACA as House Files Brief with SCOTUS Rep. Richard Neal
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Repealing our healthcare law and throwing 30 million off health care was always a bad idea Even worse during a global pandemic It is cruel in this crisis to brag about stripping away health care from millions & ending pre-existing condition protections" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Introduces American Healthshare Plans Act to Expand Affordable Health Insurance Coverage and Modernize System Sen. Rand Paul
May 5, 2020 Durbin, Scott Continue To Press For Robust Federal COBRA Subsidies In The Next COVID-19 Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Grassley, Neal Request Retention Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Insurance Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Seema Verma, Admin. for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Democrats and Republicans Urge the Trump Administration to Fund Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "BIG NEWS: Illinois hospitals & clinics will be receiving nearly $1.2 billion in new CARES Act funding to support their heroic #COVID19 efforts -- providers in "hot spots", rural communities, & those treating uninsured patients." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 As Uninsured Rate Skyrockets, Jayapal & Kennedy Lead 32 Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Guarantee Health Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Health Leaders Oppose Rule To Roll Back ACA Nondiscrimination Protections Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Received a sobering update from @EsperanzaHealth yesterday, which primarily serves the Latino community in Chicago's southwest side. They're being inundated with requests for #COVID19 testing, & more than half of their patients are uninsured & living below the poverty line." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "30 million Americans are now unemployed because of #COVID19 -- & millions of them are at risk of losing their employer-sponsored health insurance. Congress must cover COBRA costs for these Americans. We cannot allow them to lose access to health care during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - McBath, Freshman Lawmakers Lead Letter Urging Accessible and Affordable Prescription Drugs Be a Priority in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
April 30, 2020 Manchin, Capito Discuss Mobile COVID-19 Testing Waivers for Veterans with VA Secretary Wilkie Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
April 30, 2020 Capito Welcomes CMS Decision to Increase Telephone-Based Health Service Reimbursements Sen. Shelley Capito
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "Countless Illinoisans have or may lose their jobs in the coming weeks due to #COVID19. @SenDuckworth & I spoke w/ @ILAFLCIO about pushing for commonsense measures like federal assistance for COBRA, hazard pay for front line workers, & increased safety standards at work." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services and Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services - Manchin, Capito Lead Bipartisan Call for Equal Telephone-Based Health Services Reimbursements Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
April 28, 2020 Delegation Applauds HHS For Awarding Over $45 Million in Additional Coronavirus Assistance to Arkansas Health Care Providers Rep. Steve Womack
April 27, 2020 Congressman Barr Successfully Advocates for Same-Location Telehealth Services to Help COVID-19 Patients, Protect Healthcare Workers and Conserve PPE Rep. Andy Barr
April 24, 2020 Letter to Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida - Wilson Leads Letter Urging Gov. DeSantis to Expand Medicaid Under the ACA Rep. Frederica Wilson
April 24, 2020 Meuser Asks Governor Wolf for Clarification on Recent Comments Regarding Enforcement of Unemployment Insurance (UI)-related Provisions in the Cares Act Rep. Dan Meuser
April 24, 2020 Sánchez, Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment to Uninsured Rep. Linda Sánchez
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "To date, more than 26M Americans have lost their jobs because of #COVID19. Experts estimate that more than 10M have lost their employer health plans as well. Congress must act to address this impending crisis. COBRA subsidies must be included in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Houlahan, Larson Introduce Legislation To Help Stabilize Costs For Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. John Larson, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Over 150 Members Urge Rejection of GOP Efforts to Repeal Protections for Vulnerable Families, Shove Them Off Medicaid Amid Pandemic Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 21, 2020 Doggett, Wild, Bustos Author Legislation to Ensure Special Enrollment Session for Marketplace Coverage During COVID-19 Rep. Lloyd Doggett, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Affordable, quality health insurance for every American has never been more important than during this #COVID19 pandemic. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in this effort to re-open the ACA marketplace & help the American people get the care they need to get through this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 14, 2020 Wagner Introduces Bipartisan Alternative to Help Americans Keep Health Insurance Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
May 14, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Join Court Filing to Protect Americans' Health Care As Republicans Attempt To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Ernst, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Disability Service Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration cannot claim they care about saving lives but at the very same time be suing to rip health care from millions of Americans and end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. #DropTheLawsuit" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020 Shaheen & Hassan File Supreme Court Amicus Brief Defending ACA from Trump Admin's Efforts to Strike Down Law Amid COVID-19 Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: Every Senate Democrat just signed an amicus brief for the Supreme Court fighting to protect Americans' health care from Pres. Trump's lawsuit. Republicans are suing to rip coverage from millions & end pre-existing condition protections amid a pandemic. #DropTheLawsuit" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Caucus To Fight For American's Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "More than 83,000 Americans have died from #COVID19 so far. 1.4M have been sickened. But the Trump Administration is still pushing forward with its efforts to undo the ACA, ripping health coverage away from millions. Proud to join @SenateDems in pushing back. #DropTheLawsuit" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Entire Democratic Caucus in New Amicus Brief To Protect Americans' Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "What hypocrisy! Senator Cornyn has been one of the leading Republicans working to repeal our health care law that Senate Democrats have been fighting to protect. But now he says ACA access is "good news" for constituents losing coverage in this pandemic." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Statement on Rule Allowing Nevada's Furloughed Workers to Maintain Health Coverage Rep.Steven Horsford
May 12, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Lead Effort to Ensure Maximum Financial Assistance for Those Enrolled in ACA Exchange Plans Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 10, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, we have @IowaNatGuard; troops on the front lines fighting #COVID19. I'm working with;@Sen_JoeManchin ; to make sure these men and women can use their military health insurance, TRICARE, for at least six months after their mission." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 8, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Murphy, Baldwin Lead Call Urging Trump Administration to Cover COVID-19 Related Medical Expenses for Those Enrolled in Junk Plans Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 7, 2020 Rosen Condemns Administration for Attempting to Eliminate Americans' Access to Health Care During Public Health Crisis Sen.Jacky Rosen
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "1.2 million Americans have already been infected with #COVID19. More than 70,000 have died. How can Republicans think that this is the right moment in history to abolish the ACA, coverage for 20 million Americans, & pre-existing condition protections that millions more rely on?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Called @chicagolabor yesterday to discuss including robust federal COBRA subsidies in the next coronavirus relief package. Congress must step up & offer peace of mind to those who are losing their jobs by ensuring they can stay on their employer's health plan." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Durbin: Unimaginable That President Trump & Republicans Are Continuing Efforts To Eliminate ACA During Global Health Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Durbin Discusses Push For Robust Federal COBRA Subsidies In The Next COVID-19 Legislation With Chicago Federation Of Labor Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Since mid-March, more than 30M Americans have filed for unemployment benefits--more than 10M of them have also lost their employer health plans. In the midst of this global pandemic, it's imperative that we help people keep their health coverage." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Reed: Even AG Barr Admits Trump's Toxic Lawsuit to Strip Health Care from Millions of Americans is a Bad Idea Sen.Jack Reed
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Legal briefs are due in the SCOTUS case this week to determine the future of our healthcare law But in a global pandemic-- @SenateGOP wants to jam through a judge who believes it should all end Tens of millions would lose health insurance. Pre-existing condition protections gone." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of thousands of Americans have died from #COVID19. Over 1.2M have been infected. And yet, even in the midst of this pandemic, the President & his party refuse to end efforts to dismantle the ACA & rip health care away from millions of Americans. It would be a disaster." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of focusing on #COVID19, Sen. McConnell has brought Senators back to Washington to consider the nomination of his 37-year-old family friend Justin Walker to the second highest court in the land." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Neal Reiterates Opposition to Case to Overturn the ACA as House Files Brief with SCOTUS Rep.Richard Neal
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Repealing our healthcare law and throwing 30 million off health care was always a bad idea Even worse during a global pandemic It is cruel in this crisis to brag about stripping away health care from millions & ending pre-existing condition protections" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Introduces American Healthshare Plans Act to Expand Affordable Health Insurance Coverage and Modernize System Sen.Rand Paul
May 5, 2020 Durbin, Scott Continue To Press For Robust Federal COBRA Subsidies In The Next COVID-19 Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Grassley, Neal Request Retention Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Insurance Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Seema Verma, Admin. for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Democrats and Republicans Urge the Trump Administration to Fund Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "BIG NEWS: Illinois hospitals & clinics will be receiving nearly $1.2 billion in new CARES Act funding to support their heroic #COVID19 efforts -- providers in "hot spots", rural communities, & those treating uninsured patients." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 As Uninsured Rate Skyrockets, Jayapal & Kennedy Lead 32 Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Guarantee Health Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Health Leaders Oppose Rule To Roll Back ACA Nondiscrimination Protections Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Received a sobering update from @EsperanzaHealth yesterday, which primarily serves the Latino community in Chicago's southwest side. They're being inundated with requests for #COVID19 testing, & more than half of their patients are uninsured & living below the poverty line." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "30 million Americans are now unemployed because of #COVID19 -- & millions of them are at risk of losing their employer-sponsored health insurance. Congress must cover COBRA costs for these Americans. We cannot allow them to lose access to health care during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - McBath, Freshman Lawmakers Lead Letter Urging Accessible and Affordable Prescription Drugs Be a Priority in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
April 30, 2020 Manchin, Capito Discuss Mobile COVID-19 Testing Waivers for Veterans with VA Secretary Wilkie Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
April 30, 2020 Capito Welcomes CMS Decision to Increase Telephone-Based Health Service Reimbursements Sen.Shelley Capito
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "Countless Illinoisans have or may lose their jobs in the coming weeks due to #COVID19. @SenDuckworth & I spoke w/ @ILAFLCIO about pushing for commonsense measures like federal assistance for COBRA, hazard pay for front line workers, & increased safety standards at work." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services and Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services - Manchin, Capito Lead Bipartisan Call for Equal Telephone-Based Health Services Reimbursements Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
April 28, 2020 Delegation Applauds HHS For Awarding Over $45 Million in Additional Coronavirus Assistance to Arkansas Health Care Providers Rep.Steve Womack
April 27, 2020 Congressman Barr Successfully Advocates for Same-Location Telehealth Services to Help COVID-19 Patients, Protect Healthcare Workers and Conserve PPE Rep.Andy Barr
April 24, 2020 Letter to Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida - Wilson Leads Letter Urging Gov. DeSantis to Expand Medicaid Under the ACA Rep.Frederica Wilson
April 24, 2020 Meuser Asks Governor Wolf for Clarification on Recent Comments Regarding Enforcement of Unemployment Insurance (UI)-related Provisions in the Cares Act Rep.Dan Meuser
April 24, 2020 Sánchez, Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment to Uninsured Rep.Linda Sánchez
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "To date, more than 26M Americans have lost their jobs because of #COVID19. Experts estimate that more than 10M have lost their employer health plans as well. Congress must act to address this impending crisis. COBRA subsidies must be included in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2020 Houlahan, Larson Introduce Legislation To Help Stabilize Costs For Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.John Larson, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Over 150 Members Urge Rejection of GOP Efforts to Repeal Protections for Vulnerable Families, Shove Them Off Medicaid Amid Pandemic Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 21, 2020 Doggett, Wild, Bustos Author Legislation to Ensure Special Enrollment Session for Marketplace Coverage During COVID-19 Rep.Lloyd Doggett, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Affordable, quality health insurance for every American has never been more important than during this #COVID19 pandemic. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in this effort to re-open the ACA marketplace & help the American people get the care they need to get through this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
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