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April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats fought to ensure minority-owned businesses, rural businesses, Mom and Pop businesses are getting needed funding We fought to help ALL small businesses We made sure they won't be shut out because they're not bigger businesses with relationships to bigger banks" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement Supporting the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 23, 2020 Meng Statement on Passage of $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Package Rep. Grace Meng
April 23, 2020 Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc. - Booker Leads Colleagues in Pressing Walmart on Workplace Safety Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "We're talking about jobs for police officers, firefighters, teachers, bus drivers, people who keep our food safe, and more. This isn't abstract. Their jobs are at stake if the government doesn't act. Do GOP Senators support Senator McConnell saying states should go bankrupt?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2020 Nadler, Cicilline Condemn Amazon's Apparent Lack of Candor in Response to Bombshell News Report Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Doctors, nurses, and essential workers are putting their lives on the line every single day of this fight against coronavirus. Senate Democrats are fighting for a bold, new program to boost premium pay for America's frontline workers. A "Heroes Fund."" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2020 Letter to Hannibal "Mike" Ware, Inspector General of the Small Business Administration - Cardin, Schumer & Brown Call on SBA IG to Investigate Reports that Some PPP Lenders Prioritized Larger, Wealthier Clients Over Hard-Hit Small Businesses in Urgent Need Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Rubio, Cardin, Velázquez Send Letter to SBA on EIDL Data Breach Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Not all heroes wear capes, some wear masks and scrubs. These Americans are the true heroes of this pandemic, and we need to make sure they are taken care of. That's why Senate Democrats are fighting for a Heroes Fund." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2020 Gillibrand Denounces Mcconnell Statement That States And Localities Should Declare Bankruptcy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 22, 2020 Gillibrand, Bennet Announce "Health Force' To Recruit, Train And Employ Americans As United States Battles Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 22, 2020 Letter to CEO Dorsey, CEO Breslow, CEO Schulman, CEO Lifshitz, CEO Murray, CEO Shinar, CEO Frohwein, CEO Blake, CEO Hecht, CEO Goodarzi, and CEO Smith - Meeks Leads Letter Requesting Fintech Companies Work With MDIs & CDFIs to Disburse PPP Funds Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
April 22, 2020 In recently-passed emergency legislation, Schumer delivers for Upstate New York's hardest-hit farmers; through relentless negotiations, Schumer secured key provision, allowing NY farmers access to SBA emergency disaster loans & grants, unlocking more $$$ for NY farms to recover, regrow, and harvest future revenue Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Harris, Colleagues Call on Congressional Leaders to Ensure Cannabis Small Businesses Can Access Emergency SBA Loan and Grant Programs Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 22, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez on Bipartisan Deal to Fund Small Business Relief Programs, Set-Aside Funding for Community Lenders Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 21, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Feinstein, Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues Push for Urgent Workforce Development Investment Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "States, localities, tribal governments need support. So does the Postal Service. Working Americans need rental assistance. Frontline workers deserve hazard pay. We must ensure our 2020 elections are conducted fairly. Democrats will not stop fighting for these priorities & more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2020 Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell continues to do the bidding of the wealthy, well-off and well-connected. House Dems are fighting for working families, displaced employees and America's unionized workforce. We. Will. Prevail. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 19, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Veasey, Cárdenas, Chu Urge House Leadership to Include Reporting Requirements on PPP Loan Approvals Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Bigger companies with long-term relationships with bigger banks are getting access to the federal dollars but smaller businesses, minority owned businesses, businesses in more rural areas are not getting the dollars they need. We're fighting to help ALL small businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Relief for Mom & Pop Shops Support for small Women/Minority owned businesses Assistance to Veteran entrepreneurs and small family farms Big Business Bailout Small businesses are the heart and soul of our economy. We stand with them #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for small businesses, and hospitals and healthcare providers, and frontline workers, and state and local governments across the country. They need more help from the federal government, and they need it fast." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Cardin, Shaheen & Schumer Press Administration to Provide Taxpayers with Data on How Small Business Relief Funds are Being Distributed Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Womack Urges Replenishment of Paycheck Protection Program, Changes to Help Small and Rural Colleges Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are fighting for the nail salons, the barbershops, the delis. Why are Senator McConnell and Republicans only trying to help bigger businesses that already have connections to bigger banks?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "High end steak house receives $20 million in aid. Many Mom and Pop shops have been shut out. We c/n blindly give this administration billions more and expect things to be different. That's why House Dems are fighting for changes. FACTS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 16, 2020 Time - Kirsten Gillibrand: Now Is the Time for a National Paid Leave Policy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 16, 2020 Meeks Calls to Replenish PPP Fund with Greater Transparency and Data on MWBE Participation Rep. Gregory Meeks
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Merkley, DeFazio, Bonamici Rebuke Administration for Unlawful Wage Garnishment Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Byrne Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging More Help for Small Businesses Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
April 16, 2020 Velázquez on Status of SBA COVID-19 Relief Loan Funding Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "So many Americans are placing themselves in danger to work through this pandemic: Doctors, nurses, truck drivers, grocers, police, firefighters, & more They should be rewarded with premium pay Democrats are proposing a "Heroes Fund" to give it to them" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Dem Letter on PPP Demands Rules Requiring Equitable Lending from Banks Rep. Grace Meng, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals and healthcare providers, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2020 Meng Introduces Legislation to Extend Work Permits for Immigrants During COVID-19 Rep. Grace Meng
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Small family farms, Mom & Pop shops, Women/Minority owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are vets need loan assistance. House Dems are fighting to provide it. Senate Republicans are trying to stop it. We must hold the line #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Our small biz programs need more money now We all agree But Dems actually want to get it into the hands of all who need it That's not what's happening when websites are crashing, mom & pop shops and minority businesses are shut out, bigger banks are loaning to fav customers" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Leads Call for Emergency OSHA Standard to Protect Essential Workers in COVID-19 Response Legislation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 15, 2020 Stefanik Requests Parity for Seasonal Businesses Rep. Elise Stefanik
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Chairwoman Velázquez Urges Treasury and Federal Reserve to Prioritize Aiding Small Businesses Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Baldwin Joins Democratic Lawmakers Calling For Trump Administration to Ensure That Minority-Owned Small Businesses Are Not Shut Out Of Funding From Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Small family farms, Mom & Pop shops, Women/Minority owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are vets need loan assistance. House Dems are fighting to provide it. Senate Republicans are trying to stop it. We must hold the line #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Small biz in rural areas should have access to funds even if they're not customers of larger banks. Same for minority-owned biz. Small banks & funds should be able to provide this help NOW. Small biz shouldn't have to wait while well-connected banks dole out $$ to fav clients." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2020 Pelosi and Schumer Joint Statement on Urgent Priorities for Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relif Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's proposal does nothing to fix the problems with the Paycheck Protection Program or invest in SBA disaster assistance. Even the Chamber of Commerce says we need to invest in SBA disaster assistance for small businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats fought to ensure minority-owned businesses, rural businesses, Mom and Pop businesses are getting needed funding We fought to help ALL small businesses We made sure they won't be shut out because they're not bigger businesses with relationships to bigger banks" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement Supporting the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 23, 2020 Meng Statement on Passage of $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Package Rep.Grace Meng
April 23, 2020 Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc. - Booker Leads Colleagues in Pressing Walmart on Workplace Safety Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "We're talking about jobs for police officers, firefighters, teachers, bus drivers, people who keep our food safe, and more. This isn't abstract. Their jobs are at stake if the government doesn't act. Do GOP Senators support Senator McConnell saying states should go bankrupt?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2020 Nadler, Cicilline Condemn Amazon's Apparent Lack of Candor in Response to Bombshell News Report Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Doctors, nurses, and essential workers are putting their lives on the line every single day of this fight against coronavirus. Senate Democrats are fighting for a bold, new program to boost premium pay for America's frontline workers. A "Heroes Fund."" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2020 Letter to Hannibal "Mike" Ware, Inspector General of the Small Business Administration - Cardin, Schumer & Brown Call on SBA IG to Investigate Reports that Some PPP Lenders Prioritized Larger, Wealthier Clients Over Hard-Hit Small Businesses in Urgent Need Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Rubio, Cardin, Velázquez Send Letter to SBA on EIDL Data Breach Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Not all heroes wear capes, some wear masks and scrubs. These Americans are the true heroes of this pandemic, and we need to make sure they are taken care of. That's why Senate Democrats are fighting for a Heroes Fund." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2020 Gillibrand Denounces Mcconnell Statement That States And Localities Should Declare Bankruptcy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 22, 2020 Gillibrand, Bennet Announce "Health Force' To Recruit, Train And Employ Americans As United States Battles Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 22, 2020 Letter to CEO Dorsey, CEO Breslow, CEO Schulman, CEO Lifshitz, CEO Murray, CEO Shinar, CEO Frohwein, CEO Blake, CEO Hecht, CEO Goodarzi, and CEO Smith - Meeks Leads Letter Requesting Fintech Companies Work With MDIs & CDFIs to Disburse PPP Funds Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
April 22, 2020 In recently-passed emergency legislation, Schumer delivers for Upstate New York's hardest-hit farmers; through relentless negotiations, Schumer secured key provision, allowing NY farmers access to SBA emergency disaster loans & grants, unlocking more $$$ for NY farms to recover, regrow, and harvest future revenue Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Harris, Colleagues Call on Congressional Leaders to Ensure Cannabis Small Businesses Can Access Emergency SBA Loan and Grant Programs Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 22, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez on Bipartisan Deal to Fund Small Business Relief Programs, Set-Aside Funding for Community Lenders Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 21, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Feinstein, Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues Push for Urgent Workforce Development Investment Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "States, localities, tribal governments need support. So does the Postal Service. Working Americans need rental assistance. Frontline workers deserve hazard pay. We must ensure our 2020 elections are conducted fairly. Democrats will not stop fighting for these priorities & more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2020 Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell continues to do the bidding of the wealthy, well-off and well-connected. House Dems are fighting for working families, displaced employees and America's unionized workforce. We. Will. Prevail. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 19, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Veasey, Cárdenas, Chu Urge House Leadership to Include Reporting Requirements on PPP Loan Approvals Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Bigger companies with long-term relationships with bigger banks are getting access to the federal dollars but smaller businesses, minority owned businesses, businesses in more rural areas are not getting the dollars they need. We're fighting to help ALL small businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Relief for Mom & Pop Shops Support for small Women/Minority owned businesses Assistance to Veteran entrepreneurs and small family farms Big Business Bailout Small businesses are the heart and soul of our economy. We stand with them #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for small businesses, and hospitals and healthcare providers, and frontline workers, and state and local governments across the country. They need more help from the federal government, and they need it fast." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Cardin, Shaheen & Schumer Press Administration to Provide Taxpayers with Data on How Small Business Relief Funds are Being Distributed Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Womack Urges Replenishment of Paycheck Protection Program, Changes to Help Small and Rural Colleges Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are fighting for the nail salons, the barbershops, the delis. Why are Senator McConnell and Republicans only trying to help bigger businesses that already have connections to bigger banks?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "High end steak house receives $20 million in aid. Many Mom and Pop shops have been shut out. We c/n blindly give this administration billions more and expect things to be different. That's why House Dems are fighting for changes. FACTS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 16, 2020 Time - Kirsten Gillibrand: Now Is the Time for a National Paid Leave Policy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 16, 2020 Meeks Calls to Replenish PPP Fund with Greater Transparency and Data on MWBE Participation Rep.Gregory Meeks
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Merkley, DeFazio, Bonamici Rebuke Administration for Unlawful Wage Garnishment Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Byrne Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging More Help for Small Businesses Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
April 16, 2020 Velázquez on Status of SBA COVID-19 Relief Loan Funding Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "So many Americans are placing themselves in danger to work through this pandemic: Doctors, nurses, truck drivers, grocers, police, firefighters, & more They should be rewarded with premium pay Democrats are proposing a "Heroes Fund" to give it to them" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Dem Letter on PPP Demands Rules Requiring Equitable Lending from Banks Rep.Grace Meng, ...
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals and healthcare providers, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2020 Meng Introduces Legislation to Extend Work Permits for Immigrants During COVID-19 Rep.Grace Meng
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Small family farms, Mom & Pop shops, Women/Minority owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are vets need loan assistance. House Dems are fighting to provide it. Senate Republicans are trying to stop it. We must hold the line #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Our small biz programs need more money now We all agree But Dems actually want to get it into the hands of all who need it That's not what's happening when websites are crashing, mom & pop shops and minority businesses are shut out, bigger banks are loaning to fav customers" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Leads Call for Emergency OSHA Standard to Protect Essential Workers in COVID-19 Response Legislation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 15, 2020 Stefanik Requests Parity for Seasonal Businesses Rep.Elise Stefanik
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Chairwoman Velázquez Urges Treasury and Federal Reserve to Prioritize Aiding Small Businesses Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Baldwin Joins Democratic Lawmakers Calling For Trump Administration to Ensure That Minority-Owned Small Businesses Are Not Shut Out Of Funding From Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Small family farms, Mom & Pop shops, Women/Minority owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are vets need loan assistance. House Dems are fighting to provide it. Senate Republicans are trying to stop it. We must hold the line #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Small biz in rural areas should have access to funds even if they're not customers of larger banks. Same for minority-owned biz. Small banks & funds should be able to provide this help NOW. Small biz shouldn't have to wait while well-connected banks dole out $$ to fav clients." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2020 Pelosi and Schumer Joint Statement on Urgent Priorities for Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relif Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's proposal does nothing to fix the problems with the Paycheck Protection Program or invest in SBA disaster assistance. Even the Chamber of Commerce says we need to invest in SBA disaster assistance for small businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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