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March 19, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Releases Comprehensive Small Business COVID-19 Relief Bill Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We don't want bailouts unless they're used for workers, unless the industries keep all their employees, unless they don't cut salaries of their employees, and unless they are not allowed to buy back their own stocks or raise corporate salaries. #WorkersFirst" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Clarke Letter to Speaker Pelosi: Stimulus Package Must Protect American Workers' Jobs Rep. Yvette Clarke
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Cristopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19 Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to David Sampson, President and CEO of American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Charles Chamness, President and CEO of National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Bob Rusbult, President and CEO of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, and Ken Crerar, President and CEO of Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers - Cunningham Calls on Insurance Companies and Brokers to Make Coronavirus-Related Losses Part of their Commercial Business Interruption Coverage Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Cicilline, Neguse, Nadler, Sensenbrenner Urge Federal Action on Price Gouging Amidst Coronavirus Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Christopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19 Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Davis, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Support for Gig Workers, Expanded Unemployment Insurance, Boosting Small Biz Loans, Extending Paid Leave Credit to Mid-Sized Businesses Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "One of the reasons industries are so short on cash right now is that they have spent billions buying back their own stocks instead of investing in their workers and saving for a rainy day. That needs to be addressed NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 PAID Leave Act: Murray, DeLauro, Gillibrand to Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave; Small Business Support Bill In Response to Worsening Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "What we're proposing: If you're a working parent and suddenly have to worry about finding a safe place for your kids to stay during the day, we would provide emergency funding to safely ramp up child care services for heavily impacted parts of the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "American workers need to be our first priority in responding to coronavirus--not bailouts for big corporations and wealthy shareholders." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "We are fighting for families, workers, and small businesses first. We are proposing at least $750 billion in immediate investment. And we believe that with this money--we should make big structural changes that will help Americans who are hardest hit." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what my proposal to fight coronavirus would mean for you: Immediate help for small businesses so they do not need to make difficult choices about keeping their employees." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Golden Urges SBA to Provide Quick Answers on Coronavirus Support for Small Businesses Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 12, 2020 Velázquez Introduces Legislation to Create New Direct Lending Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? The first-ever direct grants for small business recipients to help cover lost business, paid sick leave, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Legislation to End Rampant Outsourcing and Protect American Jobs Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration - Congressman Panetta Calls for Clear Guidance to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by Covid-19 Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "On economic relief, our priority should be people and families--not corporate interests Targeted measures to give working families flexibility & support as we combat coronavirus NOT bailing out the oil & gas industry NOT de-regulating the banking industry NOT a corporate tax cut" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President & CEO of Airlines for America - Meng Calls on Airline Industry to Waive Change and Cancellation Fees Due to Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Meeks Analysis Shows Modern-Day Redlining in Queens Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 5, 2020 Letter to Joshua Bolten, President & CEO of Business Roundtable, Thomas Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers - U.S. Senators Call on Employers to Offer Flexibility in the Event of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 4, 2020 House Passes Meng, Velázquez, Chu Measure in Spending Package to Address Coronavirus; Provision Would Allow Loans to Small Businesses Negatively Impacted by the Outbreak Rep. Grace Meng
March 4, 2020 Velázquez Looks at Role of Blockchain Technology in Small Business Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 2, 2020 Nadler, Collins, Johnson & Roby Introduce Bipartisan SHOP SAFE Act to Protect Consumers and Businesses from the Sale of Dangerous Counterfeit Products Online Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. Pompeo: The Chinese Communist Party can never be trusted to be in charge of the World Intellectual Property Organization You must fight this tooth and nail. It'd pose a significant threat to U.S. economic security and the integrity of international IP rights and standards." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Van Hollen, Schumer, Cotton, and Young Urge Secretary Pompeo and President Trump to Oppose China's Bid to Lead U.N. World Intellectual Property Organization Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 2, 2020 Velázquez, Chu, Meng Bill Would Assist Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 2, 2020 Meng, Velázquez, Chu Bill Would Assist Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
Feb. 28, 2020 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 Rep. Tom Suozzi
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Tomas Philipson, Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Cleaver, Senior Members of Financial Services Committee Call for Administration Response Plan to Protect American Economy From Coronavirus Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Velazquez Touts Benefits of Infrastructure Package for Small Business Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 20, 2020 Meeks Criticizes Sale of Taxi Medallion Loans Rep. Gregory Meeks
Feb. 19, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Releases Report on How Trump 2021 Budget Fails Small Businesses Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 12, 2020 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velázquez on "Challenges and Benefits of Employee-owned Small Businesses" Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Second Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to SBA on Burdensome Budget Practice Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Nadler & Cicilline Denounce NY District Court Approval of T-Mobile & Sprint Merger Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez on Trump Budget for 2021 Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of The Federal Aviation Administration - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Duckworth, Sen. Schumer Urge FAA to Require Life-Saving Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Be Carried on Every Flight Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Seeks Update from SBA on HBCU Outreach Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Velázquez Conducts Oversight of SBA Office Overseeing Credit Risk Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Stefanik Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA into Law Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB, Chad Wold, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Stabenow, Peters Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump Administration to Include New Great Lakes Icebreaker in Upcoming Budget Proposal Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velázquez on SBA Management Review: Office of Field Operations Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Date Title Politician
March 19, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Releases Comprehensive Small Business COVID-19 Relief Bill Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We don't want bailouts unless they're used for workers, unless the industries keep all their employees, unless they don't cut salaries of their employees, and unless they are not allowed to buy back their own stocks or raise corporate salaries. #WorkersFirst" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Clarke Letter to Speaker Pelosi: Stimulus Package Must Protect American Workers' Jobs Rep.Yvette Clarke
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Cristopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19 Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to David Sampson, President and CEO of American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Charles Chamness, President and CEO of National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Bob Rusbult, President and CEO of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, and Ken Crerar, President and CEO of Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers - Cunningham Calls on Insurance Companies and Brokers to Make Coronavirus-Related Losses Part of their Commercial Business Interruption Coverage Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Cicilline, Neguse, Nadler, Sensenbrenner Urge Federal Action on Price Gouging Amidst Coronavirus Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Christopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19 Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Davis, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Support for Gig Workers, Expanded Unemployment Insurance, Boosting Small Biz Loans, Extending Paid Leave Credit to Mid-Sized Businesses Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "One of the reasons industries are so short on cash right now is that they have spent billions buying back their own stocks instead of investing in their workers and saving for a rainy day. That needs to be addressed NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 PAID Leave Act: Murray, DeLauro, Gillibrand to Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave; Small Business Support Bill In Response to Worsening Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "What we're proposing: If you're a working parent and suddenly have to worry about finding a safe place for your kids to stay during the day, we would provide emergency funding to safely ramp up child care services for heavily impacted parts of the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "American workers need to be our first priority in responding to coronavirus--not bailouts for big corporations and wealthy shareholders." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "We are fighting for families, workers, and small businesses first. We are proposing at least $750 billion in immediate investment. And we believe that with this money--we should make big structural changes that will help Americans who are hardest hit." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what my proposal to fight coronavirus would mean for you: Immediate help for small businesses so they do not need to make difficult choices about keeping their employees." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Golden Urges SBA to Provide Quick Answers on Coronavirus Support for Small Businesses Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 12, 2020 Velázquez Introduces Legislation to Create New Direct Lending Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? The first-ever direct grants for small business recipients to help cover lost business, paid sick leave, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Legislation to End Rampant Outsourcing and Protect American Jobs Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration - Congressman Panetta Calls for Clear Guidance to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by Covid-19 Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "On economic relief, our priority should be people and families--not corporate interests Targeted measures to give working families flexibility & support as we combat coronavirus NOT bailing out the oil & gas industry NOT de-regulating the banking industry NOT a corporate tax cut" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President & CEO of Airlines for America - Meng Calls on Airline Industry to Waive Change and Cancellation Fees Due to Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Meeks Analysis Shows Modern-Day Redlining in Queens Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 5, 2020 Letter to Joshua Bolten, President & CEO of Business Roundtable, Thomas Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers - U.S. Senators Call on Employers to Offer Flexibility in the Event of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 4, 2020 House Passes Meng, Velázquez, Chu Measure in Spending Package to Address Coronavirus; Provision Would Allow Loans to Small Businesses Negatively Impacted by the Outbreak Rep.Grace Meng
March 4, 2020 Velázquez Looks at Role of Blockchain Technology in Small Business Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 2, 2020 Nadler, Collins, Johnson & Roby Introduce Bipartisan SHOP SAFE Act to Protect Consumers and Businesses from the Sale of Dangerous Counterfeit Products Online Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. Pompeo: The Chinese Communist Party can never be trusted to be in charge of the World Intellectual Property Organization You must fight this tooth and nail. It'd pose a significant threat to U.S. economic security and the integrity of international IP rights and standards." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Van Hollen, Schumer, Cotton, and Young Urge Secretary Pompeo and President Trump to Oppose China's Bid to Lead U.N. World Intellectual Property Organization Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 2, 2020 Velázquez, Chu, Meng Bill Would Assist Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 2, 2020 Meng, Velázquez, Chu Bill Would Assist Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
Feb. 28, 2020 Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 Rep.Tom Suozzi
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Tomas Philipson, Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Cleaver, Senior Members of Financial Services Committee Call for Administration Response Plan to Protect American Economy From Coronavirus Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Velazquez Touts Benefits of Infrastructure Package for Small Business Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 20, 2020 Meeks Criticizes Sale of Taxi Medallion Loans Rep.Gregory Meeks
Feb. 19, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Releases Report on How Trump 2021 Budget Fails Small Businesses Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 12, 2020 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velázquez on "Challenges and Benefits of Employee-owned Small Businesses" Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Second Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to SBA on Burdensome Budget Practice Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Nadler & Cicilline Denounce NY District Court Approval of T-Mobile & Sprint Merger Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez on Trump Budget for 2021 Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of The Federal Aviation Administration - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Duckworth, Sen. Schumer Urge FAA to Require Life-Saving Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Be Carried on Every Flight Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Seeks Update from SBA on HBCU Outreach Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Velázquez Conducts Oversight of SBA Office Overseeing Credit Risk Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Stefanik Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA into Law Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB, Chad Wold, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Stabenow, Peters Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump Administration to Include New Great Lakes Icebreaker in Upcoming Budget Proposal Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velázquez on SBA Management Review: Office of Field Operations Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
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