| Aug. 4, 2020
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Tells Lawmakers It Has Implemented Widespread COVID-19 Testing for Incarcerated Individuals at Federal Medical Center Devens
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Reps. Khanna, Schiff Send Letter to Congressional Leadership Urging Inclusion of Mask-Related Provisions in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation-
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Brownley, Lee, DeGette, Nadler, and Pappas Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Refusal of Care Rule
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Murkowski on Rural Health and Telehealth Executive Order
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "In May, @HouseDemocrats passed the #HeroesAct to combat COVID-19 and support struggling families. Mitch McConnell said we needed a 'pause.' Now, he's proposing a bill that falls short for the American people."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "30 million Americans are relying on enhanced unemployment just to keep things together. Republicans want to cut those benefits by $400/week, forcing struggling families to take a pay cut during this historic public health and economic crisis. For @SenateDems , that's unacceptable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Bishop Given American Farm Bureau's Golden Plow Award
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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In Teleconference, King Discusses Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Student Mental Health with Maine School Psychologists
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Sen. Angus King
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "In neighborhoods across Chicago & the country, young kids, especially kids of color, grow up facing barriers like poverty, inadequate schools, & community violence. These kids need a strong support system, and that's why @SenDuckworth & I introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Senators Hassan, Braun, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Ensure Safety and Efficacy of Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "If @SenateGOP hadn't waited until the end of July to start negotiating the next round of federal #COVID19 relief, then our nation's working families wouldn't be staring down a wave of evictions. It's time to get this done--the American people need our help."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Young, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Encourage Educational & Training Opportunities for Workers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Todd Young
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Following Health Inequities Roundtable, Senator Hassan Pushes for Provisions to Address Racial Disparities in Health Outcomes in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Blunt, Murphy Introduce Bill to Allow Health Care Professionals to Render Services Anywhere Throughout Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Young Discusses RESTART Act on CNBC, MSNBC
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Sen. Todd Young
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to give an update on the status of #COVID19 relief legislation in the Senate. Watch live:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Levin, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan COVID-19 WIC Safety and Modernization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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At Farmfest Virtual Forum, Klobuchar Highlights Need to Support Rural Communities and Agriculture During Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Senators Hassan, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Encourage Educational & Training Opportunities for Workers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace
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Rep. André Carson, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Cardin, Scott Introduce Bill to Combat Health Disparities
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Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Underwood Successfully Secures Resources for Fourteenth Priorities in Second Appropriation Package
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Former Will County executive Larry Walsh devoted 50 years of his life to serving 'the folks back home.' He is a shining example of what public service should look like. Proud to honor his memory by introducing a bill to rename the post office in his hometown of Elmwood after him."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Manchin, Peters Bill to Save Post Offices from Closing During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Scott, Cardin introduce REACH Act
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Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Capito, Collins Introduce Measure to Provide Additional Funding for Substance Abuse Programs in COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce $7.3 Million for Overdose Prevention in West Virginia
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Higgins Announces $300K for UL Lafayette, Economic Development
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Rep. Glen Higgins
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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The Hill - The Global Fragility Act provides the tools to address long-term impacts of COVID
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Rep. Michael McCaul
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Diaz-Balart, McHenry, Granger, McCaul Commend Nomination of Mauricio Claver-Carone
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Rep. Michael McCaul, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "It's unbelievable that seven months into this crisis, Democrats still have to argue with Republicans about delivering enough support for testing, tracing, and our health care system in the middle of a pandemic. We won't stop fighting for action."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell has admitted, four times, that there are as many as 20 GOP Senators who will vote against ANY COVID relief package Those same Republicans voted to give $1.9 trillion in tax cuts to giant corporations & the wealthy Dems won't stop fighting for people and families"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Hoyer, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and the District of Columbia
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "It's August 4th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce $500,000 in Housing Assistance for Survivors of Human Trafficking in Montgomery, Prince George's Counties
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Over 50 million Americans have filed for unemployment. But Republicans want to cut the benefits that have been a lifeline to millions amid COVID?! That's unacceptable."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Capito, Brown Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Medicare's Hospice Benefit
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Congressman Kim Calls for Funds to Help Schools Safely Reopen
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to Adam Boehler, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation - Waters, Engel, Clyburn, Maloney, Green Launch Investigation into $765 Million Deal Between Trump Administration and Kodak
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Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Menendez, Cassidy Lead Bipartisan Call for Congress to Provide State, Local Govt's Battling Pandemic with Federal Assistance in Emergency COVID Relief Package
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Capito Cosponsors Amendment to Support NIH Research
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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VIDEO: Schatz Calls For State And County COVID-19 Relief Funding, Slams Republican Proposal That Offers No Support
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Schatz Leads Group Of 11 Senators In Introducing New Bill To Create Crisis Fund For Community Development Financial Institutions, Automatically Provide Aid During Natural Disasters, Economic Crises Including Pandemics
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Neguse, Udall Introduce Landmark Pesticide Reform to Protect Children, Farmworkers and Consumers from Toxic Pesticides
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi is still holding up this entire package over bizarre unrelated things like carveouts for the marijuana industry. She even claimed to the press that pot is a proven COVID-19 therapy! I hope she's shared this breakthrough with Dr. Fauci. Can we get serious yet?"
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Van Hollen, Cardin Press for Vital Education, Child Care Funds in Next Relief Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $12 million in emergency federal funding for coronavirus testing across New York state
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Wicker Introduces Amendment to Support Community Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The "gap year" waivers threaten to undercut the #RFS and fail to meet the standard set by the 10th Circuit decision on the use of SREs. @ENERGY wasted time and resources to score the waivers again. @ChuckGrassley and I are demanding more transparency of this process."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The horrific abuses of hundreds of young athletes by Larry Nassar are appalling and unacceptable. Since this news broke, I've been working to prevent this type of tragedy from ever happening again."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Axne Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Help for Hardest-Hit Industries in COVID-19 Aid Deal
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Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Our nonprofits across Iowa do vital work for our communities & many of them are struggling to stay afloat during #COVID19. That's why I fought to pass a bill that will help nonprofits cover their unemployment costs. Great news, the bill has now officially been signed into law!"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Cassidy Announces $2.4 Million in COVID Relief Funds for Tangipahoa Parish
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Chairman Scott Statement on Federal Court Voiding Trump Administration Restrictions on Access to Emergency Paid Leave
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Kennedy Urges CMS Administrator to Reconsider Action Endangering Rural Hospitals
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Sen. John Kennedy, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Moran-Blumenthal Olympic Reform Legislation Unanimously Passes the Senate
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Emergency Assistance for Safe Elections Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the need for stable, supportive housing for survivors of human trafficking. Today, the MD Congressional Delegation announced critical funding to provide housing assistance so that survivors can live independently."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Micheal Pompeo, Secretary of the Department of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the US Department of Labor - Neal, Nadler, Lofgren Call for Changes to Ease the Admission of Temporary Health Workers During the COVID-19 Emergency
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Even before #COVID19, I've worked to expand access to telehealth for Iowans--particularly in our rural areas. Yesterday's action by @POTUS will further support folks in Iowa, and across the country, who are relying on these important health care services."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Address Mental Health Equity and Access for Communities of Color
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Ernst Works to Increase Access to COVID-19 Testing for Iowans
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader;
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Steil Honors the Service and Legacy of Col. Hans Christian Heg in the Town of Norway
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Rep. Bryan Steil
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increased Special Education Funding in Appropriations Bill
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Rep. Bill Keating, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Cornyn Leads Bill to Provide Certainty for Nationwide Permit Program for Texas Critical Infrastructure
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Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Tillis Co-Sponsors Legislation to Help Save Motorcoach Industry Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "For months, I've been calling on the Trump administration to issue mandatory, enforceable standards to protect workers from COVID-19. For months, they've failed to act. We must pass my Every Worker Protection Act now."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "The House passed a COVID-19 relief bill more than two months ago. Hardworking Americans are struggling to make ends meet -- we must act now to provide the support they need during this public health & economic crisis."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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