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March 14, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address the Impacts of Coronavirus on American Families Rep. Joe Morelle
March 13, 2020 Carper, Coons join colleagues on bill to expand free COVID-19 testing Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Booker Urge Trump to Increase Mobile Hotspots During Coronavirus Outbreak to Help Students Complete Schoolwork Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sherrill Joins Colleagues in Urgent Letter to the President to Invoke Defense Production Act Authority and Increase Availability of Vital Medical Supplies Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 13, 2020 Klobuchar Joins Smith & Colleagues Introducing Bill to Expand Free Coronavirus Testing to People on Private Insurance, in Medicare, Medicaid and the Uninsured Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 13, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn, Sen. Bennet, Reps. Price, Clarke, and Khanna Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Assistance to Tenants Facing Eviction Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Spanberger Calls on Administration to Open ACA Special Enrollment Period to Combat Pandemic Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education - Wexton Leads Call for Increased Funding to Address Shortage of School-Based Mental Health Professionals Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased Pres. Trump heeded our calls to invoke the Stafford Act to extend vital financial assistance to help keep communities safe from coronavirus. NY and other states must immediately request the newly available funds, and the Trump admin must approve them without delay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Extremely pleased the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act includes the people-focused initiatives @SpeakerPelosi & I outlined earlier: Paid sick leave Food security assistance Free testing for those who need it Emergency unemployment insurance New Medicaid investments More" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is once again trying to blame the previous administration for the number of tests available. This is his #DailyLie. Enough, President Trump. Stop trying to deflect blame and just get to work. Prioritize health and safety and get a handle on testing NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "It was remarkably irresponsible and out of touch for Sen. McConnell to send senators out of town in the middle of a public health crisis before the House passed this vital people-focused legislation. Sen. McConnell and Republicans should pass this legislation as is immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: This legislation is very necessary but not sufficient There are desperately needed steps the Trump admin must take to ensure testing & treatment for all who need it And other broader economic measures @SenateDems outlined earlier to help states & communities" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "To improve testing, I called for President Trump to --Expedite approval of labs --Set up special HHS office --Support automated testing --Ensure hotlines staffed He just took some these steps--including approving NY labs But it won't be enough until his admin get a handle on testing" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 CORONAVIRUS: U.S. Senators Murray, Smith, Peters, Schumer, Wyden Lead Democratic Senate Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Expand Free Coronavirus Testing Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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 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 Letter to the Hon. Wilber Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Clarke Leads NY Delegation Letter to Census Bureau: "Extend Census Collection Deadline Due to Coronavirus Disruption" Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
March 12, 2020 Harris on Coronavirus: "Paid Sick Leave Will Save Lives" Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2020 Shaheen, Carper & Schumer Introduce Landmark Legislation to Fund PFAS Cleanup Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York - Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to Gov. Cuomo Requesting Coronavirus-Related Primary Petitioning Changes Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 12, 2020 Peters, Wyden, Schumer Lead Bill With Colleagues to Provide Unemployment Assistance to Those Affected by Coronavirus 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? Flexibility for schools to serve meals to kids during closures" 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 Rental Assistance Emergency Mortgage Assistance Supplemental Support for Federal Housing" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Less than an hour after Dr. Fauci warned about problems with coronavirus testing, President Trump said "the testing has been going very smooth." This is President Trump's #DailyLie. It just isn't true. The Trump administration needs to get a handle on testing Now." 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? Child care, schools, and higher ed should receive federal funds to help keep kids and facilities safe" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "I just demanded that the Senate pass: --Emergency unemployment insurance --Assistance to states overburdened by Medicaid costs BUT SENATE REPUBLICANS OBJECTED The Senate shouldn't be going home for the weekend. Americans need this assistance NOW. Why are Republicans delaying?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Senator @PattyMurray just took to the Senate floor to demand passage of emergency paid sick days legislation. But Senate Republicans objected. Why are Senate Republicans delaying in the middle of this public health emergency on coronavirus?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate will vote on the Trump administration's nomination of James Danly to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. But Mr. Danly lacks the experience of past nominees and has deep ties to the energy industry that FERC is supposed to regulate!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration needs to get a handle on testing NOW by: --Expediting the approval of labs --Supporting automated testing --Better communicating with hospitals on the number of testing kits available" 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? 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 - "It was welcome to see President Trump stress hygiene. But he didn't say how his admin will address testing nor call for a national emergency. He made inaccurate statements. Congress is working quickly to address this public health crisis. President Trump must do the same." 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 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? New Pandemic SNAP Authority Funding to Support Food Distribution Increased SNAP Benefit Levels Additional Flexibility in WIC" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? New Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant Disaster & economic development assistance programs--like after natural disasters" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The House will take up several measures @SpeakerPelosi and I called for to alleviate economic pain felt by Americans workers impacted by coronavirus: Paid sick leave Food security assistant Expanded unemployment insurance Help for states overburdened by Medicaid 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? College students at impacted institutions should receive support for basic needs like housing, transportation, and child care" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--Schumer Bill 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? 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 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump said at his press conference that they had met the moment and prevailed. Really? When so many Americans are sick and dying? When we have people worried about food and a roof over their heads? President Trump: You need an adequate national testing strategy NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump will speak to the nation this evening. Question. Do you still believe the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is a Democratic hoax?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 11, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Statement On President Trump's Coronavirus Address Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, we urge House and Senate Republicans to help immediately pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Free coronavirus testing Paid emergency leave Food security assistance Help to states overburdened by Medicaid costs Strengthened unemployment insurance And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 With 190+ confirmed cases, NY has become nation's epicenter of coronavirus, but NY-ers' access to testing continues to lag; Schumer demands admin do five things right now to expand, speed & automate testing in NY; sustained foot-dragging on testing is no help to containing spread & has left us all with more questions than answers Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "With coronavirus, we need to put people first @SenateDems are proposing measures Congress can take up now to provide economic relief to working Americans --Protections from lost wages & job loss --Relief for small business & local economies --Food, housing, & education resources" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
March 14, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address the Impacts of Coronavirus on American Families Rep.Joe Morelle
March 13, 2020 Carper, Coons join colleagues on bill to expand free COVID-19 testing Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Booker Urge Trump to Increase Mobile Hotspots During Coronavirus Outbreak to Help Students Complete Schoolwork Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sherrill Joins Colleagues in Urgent Letter to the President to Invoke Defense Production Act Authority and Increase Availability of Vital Medical Supplies Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 13, 2020 Klobuchar Joins Smith & Colleagues Introducing Bill to Expand Free Coronavirus Testing to People on Private Insurance, in Medicare, Medicaid and the Uninsured Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 13, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn, Sen. Bennet, Reps. Price, Clarke, and Khanna Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Assistance to Tenants Facing Eviction Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Spanberger Calls on Administration to Open ACA Special Enrollment Period to Combat Pandemic Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
March 13, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education - Wexton Leads Call for Increased Funding to Address Shortage of School-Based Mental Health Professionals Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased Pres. Trump heeded our calls to invoke the Stafford Act to extend vital financial assistance to help keep communities safe from coronavirus. NY and other states must immediately request the newly available funds, and the Trump admin must approve them without delay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Extremely pleased the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act includes the people-focused initiatives @SpeakerPelosi & I outlined earlier: Paid sick leave Food security assistance Free testing for those who need it Emergency unemployment insurance New Medicaid investments More" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is once again trying to blame the previous administration for the number of tests available. This is his #DailyLie. Enough, President Trump. Stop trying to deflect blame and just get to work. Prioritize health and safety and get a handle on testing NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "It was remarkably irresponsible and out of touch for Sen. McConnell to send senators out of town in the middle of a public health crisis before the House passed this vital people-focused legislation. Sen. McConnell and Republicans should pass this legislation as is immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: This legislation is very necessary but not sufficient There are desperately needed steps the Trump admin must take to ensure testing & treatment for all who need it And other broader economic measures @SenateDems outlined earlier to help states & communities" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "To improve testing, I called for President Trump to --Expedite approval of labs --Set up special HHS office --Support automated testing --Ensure hotlines staffed He just took some these steps--including approving NY labs But it won't be enough until his admin get a handle on testing" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2020 CORONAVIRUS: U.S. Senators Murray, Smith, Peters, Schumer, Wyden Lead Democratic Senate Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Expand Free Coronavirus Testing Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
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 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 Letter to the Hon. Wilber Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Clarke Leads NY Delegation Letter to Census Bureau: "Extend Census Collection Deadline Due to Coronavirus Disruption" Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
March 12, 2020 Harris on Coronavirus: "Paid Sick Leave Will Save Lives" Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2020 Shaheen, Carper & Schumer Introduce Landmark Legislation to Fund PFAS Cleanup Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York - Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to Gov. Cuomo Requesting Coronavirus-Related Primary Petitioning Changes Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 12, 2020 Peters, Wyden, Schumer Lead Bill With Colleagues to Provide Unemployment Assistance to Those Affected by Coronavirus 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? Flexibility for schools to serve meals to kids during closures" 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 Rental Assistance Emergency Mortgage Assistance Supplemental Support for Federal Housing" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Less than an hour after Dr. Fauci warned about problems with coronavirus testing, President Trump said "the testing has been going very smooth." This is President Trump's #DailyLie. It just isn't true. The Trump administration needs to get a handle on testing Now." 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? Child care, schools, and higher ed should receive federal funds to help keep kids and facilities safe" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "I just demanded that the Senate pass: --Emergency unemployment insurance --Assistance to states overburdened by Medicaid costs BUT SENATE REPUBLICANS OBJECTED The Senate shouldn't be going home for the weekend. Americans need this assistance NOW. Why are Republicans delaying?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Senator @PattyMurray just took to the Senate floor to demand passage of emergency paid sick days legislation. But Senate Republicans objected. Why are Senate Republicans delaying in the middle of this public health emergency on coronavirus?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Senate will vote on the Trump administration's nomination of James Danly to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. But Mr. Danly lacks the experience of past nominees and has deep ties to the energy industry that FERC is supposed to regulate!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration needs to get a handle on testing NOW by: --Expediting the approval of labs --Supporting automated testing --Better communicating with hospitals on the number of testing kits available" 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? 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 - "It was welcome to see President Trump stress hygiene. But he didn't say how his admin will address testing nor call for a national emergency. He made inaccurate statements. Congress is working quickly to address this public health crisis. President Trump must do the same." 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 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? New Pandemic SNAP Authority Funding to Support Food Distribution Increased SNAP Benefit Levels Additional Flexibility in WIC" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? New Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant Disaster & economic development assistance programs--like after natural disasters" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The House will take up several measures @SpeakerPelosi and I called for to alleviate economic pain felt by Americans workers impacted by coronavirus: Paid sick leave Food security assistant Expanded unemployment insurance Help for states overburdened by Medicaid 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? College students at impacted institutions should receive support for basic needs like housing, transportation, and child care" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--Schumer Bill 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? 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 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump said at his press conference that they had met the moment and prevailed. Really? When so many Americans are sick and dying? When we have people worried about food and a roof over their heads? President Trump: You need an adequate national testing strategy NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump will speak to the nation this evening. Question. Do you still believe the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is a Democratic hoax?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 11, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Statement On President Trump's Coronavirus Address Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, we urge House and Senate Republicans to help immediately pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Free coronavirus testing Paid emergency leave Food security assistance Help to states overburdened by Medicaid costs Strengthened unemployment insurance And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 With 190+ confirmed cases, NY has become nation's epicenter of coronavirus, but NY-ers' access to testing continues to lag; Schumer demands admin do five things right now to expand, speed & automate testing in NY; sustained foot-dragging on testing is no help to containing spread & has left us all with more questions than answers Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "With coronavirus, we need to put people first @SenateDems are proposing measures Congress can take up now to provide economic relief to working Americans --Protections from lost wages & job loss --Relief for small business & local economies --Food, housing, & education resources" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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