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March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Last night--Republicans didn't want to include provisions to prohibit Pres. Trump, his family, & businesses controlled by govt leaders from receiving funds Treasury will disburse We stared them down These prohibitions and our transparency reqs are in the bill that passed 96-0" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Ocasio-Cortez Call on President Trump to Prioritize Transfer of Personal Protective Equipment and Ventilators From National Stockpile to Elmhurst Hospital Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Wild leads letter to guarantee health care workers paid sick leave Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 44 lawmakers demand answers to administration's unsubstantiated coronavirus claims Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We have a bipartisan agreement to address this public health and economic crisis It is not a moment of celebration but one of necessity We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus and to put people and workers first The agreement now reflects those priorities" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for more than more than $150B for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100B fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for urgent help for small business. My dad was a small businessman, an exterminator. I know how small business people worry and suffer. We wanted to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Is Interviewed About The Defense Protection Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "To the American people: Help is on the way." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "There are millions of Americans watching us right now, separated from friends & family, unsure when the time will come when life may return to normal. Let us tell them help is on the way. That they are not alone. That this country, this Senate, this government, is here for them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to dramatically expand unemployment insurance to cover so many more Americans in this crisis We fought to ensure people & workers are protected whether they work for businesses small, medium, large, whether they're self-employed or gig workers" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for our healthcare system We fought to save jobs, millions of small businesses, millions of aviation jobs, more We fought to ensure Americans who lost jobs will be able to pay rent, mortgages, food because of the greatest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 McSally Backs Resolution to Investigate the Chinese Communist Party's Coronavirus Cover-Up Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 25, 2020 Reps. Zeldin, Stefanik, Reed and Katko Urgently Call on Senator Schumer to Sign Off on the Senate Making a Critical Technical Correction to Coronavirus Bill, Providing NYS With $6 Billion in Desperately Needed Healthcare Funding Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Because Democrats insisted on these changes, the assistance to people, workers in businesses small, medium, large, the self-employed, freelancers, or gig workers is not just a one-shot deal, but a paycheck that will go on for as long as the crisis lasts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Velazquez, Smith Lead on Travelers Bill to Get Americans Back Home Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Tlaib, Pressley and Ocasio-Cortez Urge House Leadership to Mandate Fed Reserve Save State and Local Governments From Financial Collapse Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to put people and workers first. We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus. The agreement now reflects those priorities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 80 House Members Urge Leadership to Include Water Shutoff Prohibition in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 25, 2020 With Senate passage of "Corona 3" emergency legislation, Schumer delivers $40 billion+ to New York & its citizens; senator says final deal puts workers & families first, while supporting public health efforts & institutions vital to combating the virus Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "To Americans across the country, help is on the way. Because we fought to make this bill better: It puts people and workers first, not corporations. It gives more money to our healthcare system, to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for more than $150 billion for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100 billion fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Members of House & Senate Urge HHS, AG to Protect Disability Community Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We are continuing to make progress. Democrats are fighting for more money for our hospitals, our medical system, and our medical workers. Democrats are fighting to make sure there are no bailouts without strict conditions that put people and workers first." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2020 Meng Plans to Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Renters and Homeowners Rep. Grace Meng
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Schumer, Higgins Reveal: Customs and Border Protecting officers, including those working in WNY Working on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight, are not receiving hazard pay; Reps demand DHS Secretary immediately implement payscale meant for officials working in hazardous conditions Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for our medical system, our doctors, our nurses, our medical workers, our hospitals, our nursing homes, our community health centers. They desperately need gloves, masks, beds, ventilators, tests, personal protective equipment, and more. They need them fast." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on the Work of the Judiciary Committee on the Democratic COVID-19 Response Package, The Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 24, 2020 Raskin cosponsors bill to waive travel fees for stranded Americans abroad Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 24, 2020 Reps. Tlaib, Pressley, & Ocasio-Cortez Introduce COVID-19 Bill to Help Local & State Governments Access Funding Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting to ensure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, and more. We're fighting to make sure there are no bailouts without strict conditions that put people and workers first." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2020 Rep. Meeks Issues Policy Plan for the Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Gregory Meeks
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 24, 2020 Senator Hawley Calls for International Investigation into China's Coronavirus Cover-Up Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 24, 2020 The Island Now - From the Desk of Congressman Tom Suozzi: Be prepared not scared Rep. Tom Suozzi
March 24, 2020 Letter to Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors - Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle urge General Motors to immediately begin producing ventilators at Rochester plant; Reps say Rochester workforce can and should play a role in coronavirus fight Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Raskin urges DOJ to create task force to fight fraud in the COVID-19 response Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Velazquez Seeks Housing Relief During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Leads Legislation To Offer Small Business Contractors Relief During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Bill Would Waive Fees for Stranded Travelers Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressional leaders demand meeting with DHS Acting Secretary over new Ombudsman for Immigration Detention Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 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. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Nadler Leads Letter Calling for Emergency Financial Assistance for Port Authority Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "From the beginning, Democrats have insisted on more money for our hospitals, our medical system, and our medical workers From the beginning, Democrats have insisted that there be no bailouts without strict conditions that put people and workers first These changes must be made" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Last night--Republicans didn't want to include provisions to prohibit Pres. Trump, his family, & businesses controlled by govt leaders from receiving funds Treasury will disburse We stared them down These prohibitions and our transparency reqs are in the bill that passed 96-0" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Ocasio-Cortez Call on President Trump to Prioritize Transfer of Personal Protective Equipment and Ventilators From National Stockpile to Elmhurst Hospital Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Wild leads letter to guarantee health care workers paid sick leave Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 44 lawmakers demand answers to administration's unsubstantiated coronavirus claims Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We have a bipartisan agreement to address this public health and economic crisis It is not a moment of celebration but one of necessity We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus and to put people and workers first The agreement now reflects those priorities" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for more than more than $150B for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100B fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for urgent help for small business. My dad was a small businessman, an exterminator. I know how small business people worry and suffer. We wanted to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Is Interviewed About The Defense Protection Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "To the American people: Help is on the way." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "There are millions of Americans watching us right now, separated from friends & family, unsure when the time will come when life may return to normal. Let us tell them help is on the way. That they are not alone. That this country, this Senate, this government, is here for them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to dramatically expand unemployment insurance to cover so many more Americans in this crisis We fought to ensure people & workers are protected whether they work for businesses small, medium, large, whether they're self-employed or gig workers" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for our healthcare system We fought to save jobs, millions of small businesses, millions of aviation jobs, more We fought to ensure Americans who lost jobs will be able to pay rent, mortgages, food because of the greatest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 McSally Backs Resolution to Investigate the Chinese Communist Party's Coronavirus Cover-Up Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 25, 2020 Reps. Zeldin, Stefanik, Reed and Katko Urgently Call on Senator Schumer to Sign Off on the Senate Making a Critical Technical Correction to Coronavirus Bill, Providing NYS With $6 Billion in Desperately Needed Healthcare Funding Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Because Democrats insisted on these changes, the assistance to people, workers in businesses small, medium, large, the self-employed, freelancers, or gig workers is not just a one-shot deal, but a paycheck that will go on for as long as the crisis lasts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Velazquez, Smith Lead on Travelers Bill to Get Americans Back Home Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Tlaib, Pressley and Ocasio-Cortez Urge House Leadership to Mandate Fed Reserve Save State and Local Governments From Financial Collapse Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to put people and workers first. We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus. The agreement now reflects those priorities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 80 House Members Urge Leadership to Include Water Shutoff Prohibition in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 25, 2020 With Senate passage of "Corona 3" emergency legislation, Schumer delivers $40 billion+ to New York & its citizens; senator says final deal puts workers & families first, while supporting public health efforts & institutions vital to combating the virus Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "To Americans across the country, help is on the way. Because we fought to make this bill better: It puts people and workers first, not corporations. It gives more money to our healthcare system, to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We fought for more than $150 billion for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100 billion fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Members of House & Senate Urge HHS, AG to Protect Disability Community Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We are continuing to make progress. Democrats are fighting for more money for our hospitals, our medical system, and our medical workers. Democrats are fighting to make sure there are no bailouts without strict conditions that put people and workers first." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2020 Meng Plans to Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Renters and Homeowners Rep.Grace Meng
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Schumer, Higgins Reveal: Customs and Border Protecting officers, including those working in WNY Working on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight, are not receiving hazard pay; Reps demand DHS Secretary immediately implement payscale meant for officials working in hazardous conditions Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for our medical system, our doctors, our nurses, our medical workers, our hospitals, our nursing homes, our community health centers. They desperately need gloves, masks, beds, ventilators, tests, personal protective equipment, and more. They need them fast." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on the Work of the Judiciary Committee on the Democratic COVID-19 Response Package, The Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 24, 2020 Raskin cosponsors bill to waive travel fees for stranded Americans abroad Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 24, 2020 Reps. Tlaib, Pressley, & Ocasio-Cortez Introduce COVID-19 Bill to Help Local & State Governments Access Funding Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting to ensure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, and more. We're fighting to make sure there are no bailouts without strict conditions that put people and workers first." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2020 Rep. Meeks Issues Policy Plan for the Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Gregory Meeks
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 24, 2020 Senator Hawley Calls for International Investigation into China's Coronavirus Cover-Up Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 24, 2020 The Island Now - From the Desk of Congressman Tom Suozzi: Be prepared not scared Rep.Tom Suozzi
March 24, 2020 Letter to Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors - Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle urge General Motors to immediately begin producing ventilators at Rochester plant; Reps say Rochester workforce can and should play a role in coronavirus fight Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Raskin urges DOJ to create task force to fight fraud in the COVID-19 response Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Velazquez Seeks Housing Relief During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Leads Legislation To Offer Small Business Contractors Relief During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Bill Would Waive Fees for Stranded Travelers Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressional leaders demand meeting with DHS Acting Secretary over new Ombudsman for Immigration Detention Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 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. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Nadler Leads Letter Calling for Emergency Financial Assistance for Port Authority Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "From the beginning, Democrats have insisted on more money for our hospitals, our medical system, and our medical workers From the beginning, Democrats have insisted that there be no bailouts without strict conditions that put people and workers first These changes must be made" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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