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March 19, 2020 Tweet - "From @SpeakerPelosi and me: We are beginning to review Senator McConnell's proposal and on first reading, it is not at all pro-worker and instead puts corporations way ahead of workers. #WorkersFirst" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus 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 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 Tweet - "We need to help the millions of workers who are adversely affected by this severe crisis: Service industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, and so many others. Congress must help these Americans NOW. #WorkersFirst" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 Stefanik Applauds Department of Labor Announcement of $100 Million in National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grants Rep. Elise Stefanik
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, 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 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 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 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 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 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You need to issue an Executive Order directing federal agencies to maximize telework. And it needs to happen TODAY." 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 16, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what my proposal on coronavirus would mean for you: Any worker that needs to take paid sick days that doesn't have paid sick leave benefits can apply to Unemployment Insurance and get reimbursed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 14, 2020 Sens. Coons and Tillis, Reps. Johnson, Collins, Nadler and Roby Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Modernizing U.S. Trademark System Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Free Coronavirus testing for everyone Paid emergency sick leave Unemployment benefits for displaced workers Strengthened food security Increased Medicaid support for states and localities House Dems will deliver #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 12, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--Schumer Bill Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Feinstein, Smith Introduce Bill to Protect Quarantined Workers From Being Fired or Punished by Employers Amid Coronavirus Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2020 Harris on Coronavirus: "Paid Sick Leave Will Save Lives" Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 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 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Legislation to End Rampant Outsourcing and Protect American Jobs Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Paid sick days" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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? Emergency unemployment insurance funds to replace lost wages" 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 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 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin must prioritize people and families over corporate interests: Paid sick leave Enhanced unemployment insurance Food security Frontline worker protections Widespread, free testing Affordable treatment Anti-price gouging protections Increased medical system capacity" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 6, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez on February Jobs Report Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 6, 2020 Pocan, Gillibrand Announce Bill to End Rampant Outsourcing And Protect American Jobs Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 Velázquez Looks at Role of Blockchain Technology in Small Business Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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 2, 2020 Meng, Velázquez, Chu Bill Would Assist Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
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 Velázquez, Chu, Meng Bill Would Assist Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Right to Organize = Union Membership. Union Membership = Higher Pay & Healthcare Benefits. Higher Pay & Healthcare Benefits = Dignified Life. Dignified Life = American Dream. Promoting the American dream #ForThePeople is what @HouseDemocrats are all about #PROAct." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "They want to cut Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. But they're ready to give more tax breaks to corporations who spent trillions on stock buybacks instead of making investments in workers and wages?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020 Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump wants to take credit for a growing economy. But the economy in Obama's last 36 months created 1.5 million more jobs than in Trump's first 36 months. Dems are fighting for higher wages & workers' rights! Workers still aren't getting their fair share." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Velazquez Touts Benefits of Infrastructure Package for Small Business Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 19, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Releases Report on How Trump 2021 Budget Fails Small Businesses Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's taking credit for a growing economy His #DailyLie The economy in Obama's last 35 months created over 1 million more jobs than in Trump's first 35 months Dems are fighting for higher wages and workers' rights Because workers still aren't getting their fair share" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Hearing of the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "Protecting Federal Judiciary Employees from Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Other Workplace Misconduct" Rep. Jerry Nadler
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
Date Title Politician
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "From @SpeakerPelosi and me: We are beginning to review Senator McConnell's proposal and on first reading, it is not at all pro-worker and instead puts corporations way ahead of workers. #WorkersFirst" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus 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 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 Tweet - "We need to help the millions of workers who are adversely affected by this severe crisis: Service industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, and so many others. Congress must help these Americans NOW. #WorkersFirst" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 Stefanik Applauds Department of Labor Announcement of $100 Million in National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grants Rep.Elise Stefanik
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, 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 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 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 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 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 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You need to issue an Executive Order directing federal agencies to maximize telework. And it needs to happen TODAY." 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 16, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what my proposal on coronavirus would mean for you: Any worker that needs to take paid sick days that doesn't have paid sick leave benefits can apply to Unemployment Insurance and get reimbursed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 14, 2020 Sens. Coons and Tillis, Reps. Johnson, Collins, Nadler and Roby Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Modernizing U.S. Trademark System Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Free Coronavirus testing for everyone Paid emergency sick leave Unemployment benefits for displaced workers Strengthened food security Increased Medicaid support for states and localities House Dems will deliver #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 12, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--Schumer Bill Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Feinstein, Smith Introduce Bill to Protect Quarantined Workers From Being Fired or Punished by Employers Amid Coronavirus Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2020 Harris on Coronavirus: "Paid Sick Leave Will Save Lives" Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 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 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Legislation to End Rampant Outsourcing and Protect American Jobs Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Paid sick days" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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? Emergency unemployment insurance funds to replace lost wages" 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 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 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin must prioritize people and families over corporate interests: Paid sick leave Enhanced unemployment insurance Food security Frontline worker protections Widespread, free testing Affordable treatment Anti-price gouging protections Increased medical system capacity" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 6, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez on February Jobs Report Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 6, 2020 Pocan, Gillibrand Announce Bill to End Rampant Outsourcing And Protect American Jobs Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 Velázquez Looks at Role of Blockchain Technology in Small Business Rep.Nydia Velázquez
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 2, 2020 Meng, Velázquez, Chu Bill Would Assist Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
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 Velázquez, Chu, Meng Bill Would Assist Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Right to Organize = Union Membership. Union Membership = Higher Pay & Healthcare Benefits. Higher Pay & Healthcare Benefits = Dignified Life. Dignified Life = American Dream. Promoting the American dream #ForThePeople is what @HouseDemocrats are all about #PROAct." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "They want to cut Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. But they're ready to give more tax breaks to corporations who spent trillions on stock buybacks instead of making investments in workers and wages?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020 Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump wants to take credit for a growing economy. But the economy in Obama's last 36 months created 1.5 million more jobs than in Trump's first 36 months. Dems are fighting for higher wages & workers' rights! Workers still aren't getting their fair share." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Velazquez Touts Benefits of Infrastructure Package for Small Business Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 19, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Releases Report on How Trump 2021 Budget Fails Small Businesses Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's taking credit for a growing economy His #DailyLie The economy in Obama's last 35 months created over 1 million more jobs than in Trump's first 35 months Dems are fighting for higher wages and workers' rights Because workers still aren't getting their fair share" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Hearing of the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "Protecting Federal Judiciary Employees from Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Other Workplace Misconduct" Rep.Jerry Nadler
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
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