| Aug. 11, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Co-Sponsors Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "We're less than 100 days from an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring people of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must make funding @USPS a priority in the next #COVID19 relief bill."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Had the privilege of joining @ParentsvsVape for their podcast, "Messed with the Wrong Moms," to discuss the youth vaping epidemic and my efforts to hold @US_FDA & vaping companies like JUUL accountable. You can listen here: https://pave.buzzsprout.com"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Struggling state governments can't afford to shoulder the burden for enhanced unemployment benefits. The President's executive order is not an adequate substitute for the comprehensive #COVID19 relief that is being held up by @SenateGOP ."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "The New York Times proclaims Democrats are "Playing Hardball on Coronavirus Relief." "Playing" is right -- they're treating this like a political game. Families are suffering. Americans are dying. This isn't a game, it's a crisis. Our country needs Democrats to act like it."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Axne, Balderson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Give Families Access to Unused Savings During COVID-19
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Rep. William Balderson, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection and the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Coordinated Federal Response after Michigan Residents Receive Seeds from China
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with @STLRegChamber today to let them know that my office is ready to assist in any way we can to help families & small businesses weather the economic and public health consequences of this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds Grants to Expand Health Care in Rural Communities
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to John McAvoy, President and CEO of Consolidated Edison Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Con Edison for answers regarding massive power outages impacting New Yorkers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief And USPS Service With St. Louis Regional Chamber
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues Calling For Long-Term Relief For 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - E&C Chairs Request CDC Briefing on the Effects of COVID-19 Among Children and Young People
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Brown, Colleagues Urge FHFA To Extend The Comment Period For Critical Capital Rule
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Information on COVID-19's Impact on Addiction & Overdose Crisis
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Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Renews Demand For FDA To Clear The Market Of E-Cigarettes Following Study Finding Young Vapers Are 5 Times More Likely To Catch Coronavirus Than Peers
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of The United States - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Questions Vice President Pence on Federal Diversions of Testing Supplies from Wisconsin
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "The Speaker and the Democratic Leader say they won't allow another cent for families, schools, or the PPP unless they get a trillion-dollar state government slush fund, way beyond COVID needs. These unrelated liberal demands are blocking billions in aid that families need now."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Sen. Smith Introduces Bill to Make Eventual COVID-19 Vaccine Free
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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E&C Republicans Commend HHS for Releasing COVID-19 Testing Plans from States
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Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Meadows, White House Chief of Staff - Kennedy Opposes Nomination of Soc Gen Lawyer to Investor Protection Board, Cites Stanford Ponzi Scheme
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Sen. John Kennedy
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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DOE Announces Support for OU's Geothermal Energy Research Project
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Rep. Tom Cole
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate GOP delayed for months, failed to come up with a proposal that had the support of their own caucus, then left it for someone else to figure out. Even now, Sen. McConnell has said 20 GOP senators won't vote for any more COVID relief. Dems won't stop fighting for action."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Scott: Independent Watchdog Report Reveals Administration Is Improperly Denying Workers Paid Leave During Pandemic
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Emmer Announces $4.4 Million for Bus Improvements in Minnesota
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Rep. Tom Emmer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Capito Asks President Trump to Extend Title 32 Orders for West Virginia National Guard
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $3,000 to Supply PPE for Frederick County Firefighters
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Announces More than $40,000 to Supply PPE for Owings Mills Volunteer Firefighters
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Rather than trying to break the logjam, President Trump issued a bunch of unworkable, weak executive orders. He slashed enhanced unemployment benefits and his executive order on evictions doesn't even guarantee a moratorium on evictions. Republicans must come back to the table."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: You must restore full funding to all states for their National Guard response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This support is critical within our states to supporting the health and well-being of millions of Americans. From @SenatorLeahy , @SenateDems & me:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Barr and Lucas Introduce Legislation to Give Universities Tools to Protect COVID-19 Research from Cyberattacks
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Rep. Andy Barr, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce $1 Million in Federal Funding for Baltimore County Fire Department
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce Nearly $3.5 Million for Public Transit in Harford County
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce More than $1.2 Million to Improve Howard County Bus System
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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As he negotiates fair relief to benefit all Americans in "COVID-4', on a video conference call with CEOs of Chobani and Feeding America, Schumer renews his commitment to expanding SNAP benefits and extension of P-EBT to address food insecurity during the pandemic; senator has pushed for increased SNAP funding in each COVID relief bill
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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TOP OVERSIGHT REPUBLICAN: TWITTER'S RESPONSE RAISES MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS
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Rep. Jamie Comer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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U.S. Senator Van Hollen, Maryland State Senators Hester and Rosapepe Push for Increased Work Share Participation in Maryland and Federally
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce More than $100,000 for Public Transit in Carroll County
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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RI Delegation Delivers $8.9M to Upgrade RIPTA Bus Fleet
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Hyde-Smith: Usda Will Provide Direct Support to Catfish Producers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Miss. Lawmakers Announce $1.82 Million in Fed. Transit Funding for Hattiesburg's Hub City Transit
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Rep. Thompson, PA Colleagues Call For Extended Deadline for Relief Fund Expenditures
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Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Join Oregonians in Calling for Long-Overdue Senate Action on Coronavirus Relief
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Announces More than $103,000 to Supply PPE for Eastern Shore Firefighters
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Stevens Leads 25 Members of Congress in Urging Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Child Care
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Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Grassley, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Deadlines for States to Spend Federal Dollars Provided in CARES Act
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $6.5 Million in Transit Grants for Oregon
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Tune in now to @FoxNews : I'm joining @BillHemmer to discuss Democrats' decision to play hardball with vulnerable Americans who need help and hurt our nation's chance to get on offense against the virus."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Dems passed the #HeroesAct 3 months ago to deal with Trump's failure to establish a national testing plan. Nearly 8 months into this crisis, testing delays are making it even harder to control the spread. We need a comprehensive testing strategy now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Hoeven: USDA to Release Remaining AG Assistance Payments to Producers with Approved CFAP Applications
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Under Trump's failed leadership, this pandemic is getting worse, not better and states STILL don't have the tests, PPE or medical supplies they need. I have a plan to ramp up supply production nationwide. Congress should get it done now."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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RI Delegation Announces Over $2.5M to Help RIers Access Housing During COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Davids Statement on the President's Executive Actions
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Scott Urges Awareness of COVID-Related Scams
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Sen. Tim Scott
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - McHenry, Crapo Call on Treasury and Federal Reserve to Fully Utilize COVID-19 Relief Funds
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Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Schumer: President's executive orders leave out money for state & local governments, money to reopen schools safely & exclude COVID-19 testing, tracing & treatment; senator asks Trump & GOP to meet Democrats in the middle & come up with an agreement that will help Americans and NY-ers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Menendez, Booker Announce Over $18M in CARES Act Funding to Support, Protect Families Living in Public Housing across NJ
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on University of Maryland Gradual Reopening Plan
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Ranking Member Davis To Host Virtual Election Roundtables With Administrators Across The Country
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Manchin Urges Administration to Restore Full Funding for National Guard COVID-19 Pandemic Response
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Amata Honors American Samoa's Purple Heart Veterans
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Warner & Kaine Announce Nearly $9 Million For Affordable Housing in Virginia
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Bennet Calls for Investigation into Federal Government's Role in the Spread of COVID-19 in Meat Processing Facilities
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to The Honorable Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Daines, Gianforte Urge Administration to Streamline COVID-19 Relief for Montana Ag
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Cassidy Announces $7.1 Million for Lafayette City-Parish COVID Relief Efforts
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: DOD, VA to Restore Full Education Benefits for Guard & Reserve Members
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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After senator's 2013 intervention with Bausch Health -- formerly Valeant Pharmaceuticals -- kept jobs & lens production in Rochester, again Schumer advocates for region; following recent news of Bausch splitting into two companies, Schumer, in phone call to CEO Joseph Papa, secures confirmation Bausch Health will maintain Rochester plant, possibly even add jobs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has been difficult for everyone -- especially our elderly Iowans in nursing homes who may be unable to see their loved ones. That's why I'm working across the aisle to increase access to telehealth services & virtual visitations for seniors."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Our entire economy is at stake. We've got a health care crisis wrapped into an economic crisis, & they are so interwoven that you can't solve the economic crisis without solving the health care crisis. The problem is that we don't have a national plan to deal with this virus."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin: Trump Needs to Start Working with Congress to Pass Bipartisan Legislation that Helps Wisconsin with Ongoing and Worsening Public Health and Economic Crisis
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Ernst Joins Bipartisan Effort to Support Health Care Access, Virtual Visitations for Iowa's Seniors
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Gambling with Nebraska: A Losing Bet
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Sen. Pete Ricketts
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