| Aug. 6, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to Mr. Mark Emmert, President of the NCAA - Ncaa Revokes Covid-19 Liability Waivers for College Athletes in Response to Booker & Blumenthal Demand
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Durbin Introduces Normal Mayor Chris Koos During Hearing For Nomination To Serve On Amtrak Board Of Directors
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Durbin Urges Senate To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 In Next Relief Bill
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Senators Collins, Peters Introduce Legislation to Improve Disease Management & Prevention for Seniors
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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U.S. Can Boost Domestic Production of Essential Medicines and Their Ingredients with Tax Incentives
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Rep. Vern Buchanan
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Cassidy: Louisiana Seafood Industry Receives Support from Federal COVID Relief Efforts
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "John Lewis urged us to use our right to vote as the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have in this democratic society. Today, we continue to celebrate his life & the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Let's keep making #GoodTrouble & protect voting rights for all."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "As I said at today's @covidoversight hearing, there's no way to bring a parent, teacher or child back to life once they've died from this virus. We all want schools to reopen and we want students to thrive but this cannot come at the risk of lives."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Cassidy Announces $13.5 Million for COVID Relief in Shreveport
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Menendez Introduces Bill to Ensure that Critical Information about Federal Resources are Equally Accessible to All Communities
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "It's August 6th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Cassidy, Smith, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Eliminate COVID Testing Shortages, Allow for State Compacts
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses
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Sen. Tom Cotton
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Roundtable: Telehealth Helped Keep Patients Safely Connected to Care Amidst COVID
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Rep. Terri Sewell, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Senator Coons, colleagues introduce resolution to defend New START Treaty, call on Trump to maintain limits on new Russian strategic weapons
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Reps. Price and Diaz-Balart Spearhead Bipartisan Global Health Worker Letter
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Rep. John Carter, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans refuse to acknowledge that state, local, and tribal governments need federal support to prevent teachers, firefighters, and bus drivers from being laid off amid a pandemic. Sen. McConnell said that states should just go bankrupt. That's not acceptable."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Despite Temporary Route Reductions, Cantwell Gets Commitment from Amtrak Board of Director Nominees to Maintain Long-Distance Service
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Additional Career and Technical Education Funding in House Bill
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "As we mark the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, House Dems will never stop fighting to restore the law's protections & expand access to the ballot box. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2C2weaS"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tillis Introduces Bill to Provide Landlord-Tenant Bankruptcy Relief in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell falsely warns of an "epidemic of lawsuits" that hasn't materialized. What will materialize is an epidemic of evictions unless we extend the moratorium AND pass rental assistance. #RentReliefNow"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Booker, Menendez Announce $28M to Support NJ's Airports, including $3M Boost to Aid COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans need assistance to get through this crisis, but the Senate sat on its hands for over two months instead of taking up the #HeroesAct. There is no walking away from the American people. We need to reach an agreement to meet their needs this week."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Congresswoman Angie Craig Delivers on Expanding Access to High-Quality Health Care for More Minnesotans
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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JOHNSON ANNOUNCES $13.4 MILLION IN COVID AID TO OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT
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Rep. Mike Johnson
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Bergman Applauds Senate Passage of Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill, Urges Speaker Pelosi to Pass it Immediately
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Rep. Jack Bergman
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "It is August and @realDonaldTrump's national testing plan is to complain about testing, to call for less testing, and to abandon states. As people die, he says "it is what it is." A complete failure of leadership."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Steil Hosts Children's Mental Health Forum, Introduces the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support During COVID-19 Act
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Rep. Bryan Steil, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Senators Fischer, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create Mental Health Dashboard
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Sen. Deb Fischer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Chairman Neal Praises Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force's Examination of Telehealth's Opportunities and Challenges
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford Examines Telehealth Challenges Amid COVID-19 at Rural and Underserved Health Task Force Roundtable
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans are crying out for relief. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to climb. Today, we learned that another 1.19 million Americans filed for unemployment. Democrats will not stop fighting for people and families."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "With another 1.2 million new weekly UI claims filed, we are witnessing 20 weeks of over one million new claims, something that has never happened even once before. This week, 31 million Americans were cut off from enhanced unemployment assistance because of GOP obstruction."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Senate Passes Hoeven-Cosponsored Legislation to Improve VA Mental Health Treatment Options
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act to Boost School Infrastructure Projects Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Gosar Applauds Grants for Arizona Housing Authorities
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Rep. Paul Gosar
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Time - John Lewis Was the Most Christ-Like Person I Ever Met
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Davis, LaHood Announce $8 Million to Connect Transit for Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle announce $9.2 million in federal funding for transportation services in Rochester
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Republican Leaders on Defense on the Need for Defense Funding in COVID Response Bill
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Rep. Ken Calvert, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Sens. Lee and Murphy Introduce Bill to Prohibit Export of UAS
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Sen. Mike Lee
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Whitehouse, Smith, & Murphy Introduce Bill to Address Effects of Social Inequities on Health in Communities of Color
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Delegation Announces HUD Funding for Arkansas COVID-19 Assistance Efforts
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Rep. Rick Crawford
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Just intro'd a bill with @SenatorRounds @ChuckGrassley & @SenJoniErnst to require @EPA to use current greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Biofuels & efficient farming reduce lifecycle emissions. Accurate modeling will help support export opportunities."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Pallone Announces Investigation Into Health and Dental Insurance Companies' Business Practices Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $300K in FEMA funding for firefighters
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Inhofe, Lucas, Stitt, Arthur Applaud Trump Administration Investment of More Than $29 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Oklahoma
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Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "ICYMI, I joined @FoxNews to discuss Democrats' obstruction of the COVID-19 relief negotiations, how Republicans tried to keep extra unemployment benefits from expiring, and the need to keep small-business aid flowing."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Top House Democrats Release Joint Oversight Analysis, Demand Administration Provide National Plan to Combat Pandemic
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on Court Dismissing House GOP Lawsuit Against Remote Voting By Proxy
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With In-Person Visits Suspended, Van Hollen, Klobuchar Push for Access to Free Telephone Calls and Video Conferencing for Incarcerated People in Next Relief Package
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Heinrich, McSally Introduce Legislation To Provide Electricity To Navajo Households
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Warner, Daines Introduce Legislation to Improve Care for Seniors
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Delegation Announces HUD Funding for Arkansas COVID-19 Assistance Efforts
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Rep. Steve Womack
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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McConnell on CNBC's "Squawk On The Street"
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Following Yesterday's Meeting, Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer Send New Letter to Postmaster DeJoy Calling for Immediate Reversal of Recent Postal Service Changes That Threaten Timely Mail Delivery for Millions
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Cortez Masto Statement on The 55 Th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Chairman Krishnamoorthi Introduces "EVALUATE Act" To Ensure Safety And Efficacy Of Any COVID-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Chairman Scott Remarks at Joint COVID-19 Oversight Press Conference
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Thune Introduces Bill to Recognize Environmental Benefit of Biofuels, Efficient Farming
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Sen. John Thune
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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McConnell's CARES Act Sends $77,000 to Kentucky Fire Departments for PPE, Other Supplies
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Booker, Castro Introduce Bill Aimed at Increasing the Enrollment of Underrepresented Students in Advanced Courses and Programs
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Markey and Pressley Secure Epa Commitment to Better Monitor Chelsea Air Quality
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Senator Markey, 16 Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Defend New Start Treaty, Call on Trump to Maintain Limits on New Russian Strategic Weapons
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has shown the importance of reducing our dependence on foreign entities, particularly those located in Communist China. I'm working on a number of proposals to secure our supply chain, and I'm glad to see @POTUS take action to do so as well."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Iowans should be able to access information about the costs associated with their health care in advance, so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families. I'm working to make that happen"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Sanders, Markey, Gillibrand Introduce Tax on Billionaire Wealth Gains to Provide Health Care for All
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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