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April 11, 2020 Tweet - "The poor, the sick and the afflicted in vulnerable communities have a on their back. State and local budgets are collapsing. That hurts the least, lost and left behind. Congress must step up and direct assistance to where it's needed most." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader of the United States Congress - As Low-Income Communities Struggle, Harris Pushes for Recurring Monthly Payments Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Make Sure Americans Experiencing Homelessness Get Coronavirus Relief Payments Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Benefits Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : The Department of Labor needs to do everything in its power to help states distribute the Unemployment Benefits that Senate Democrats fought for. Americans who have lost their jobs don't have time to wait for a check." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Schumer, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Lives are at risk. Medical workers don't have critical supplies or hazard pay. Unemployment is soaring. But the Trump administration wants to deliver huge tax cuts to the wealthiest few? That's ridiculous. Absolutely not." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "If you're a gig worker, a part-time worker, self-employed, or a freelancer, I want you to know that you are covered by the new coronavirus response bill. Because Senate Democrats fought to increase and expand unemployment insurance. WATCH:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Schumer on keeping pandemic's recession from becoming a depression Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to increase unemployment benefits. And we fought to expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to make them available ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats fought to increase unemployment benefits and expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to move heaven and earth to make them available ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with Senator @RonWyden to tell the Department of Labor: You need to move heaven and earth to get the expanded unemployment benefits Congress passed last week into the pockets of people and families who have lost their paychecks through no fault of their own." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "As a first step, the Department of Labor must move heaven and earth to get the expanded unemployment benefits Congress passed last week into the pockets of people and families who have lost their paychecks through no fault of their own. Americans cannot afford a delay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : You must move heaven and earth to make sure that Americans are able to receive their unemployment benefits ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Department of Labor needs to get the unemployment benefits into the hands of the people and families who need them ASAP. Americans can't wait!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : Do you have a plan to make sure that Americans are able to receive their unemployment benefits ASAP?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Sanders, Schumer, Wyden Call on Department of Labor to do "Everything Possible" to Expedite Unemployment Benefits Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 31, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Enlist Restaurants in Anti-Hunger Effort Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Dems fought for the biggest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades and covered self-employed, gig workers, freelancers, more Thanks to Sen. @RonWyden , @SenGaryPeters , @SenatorBennet for fighting side-by-side with me to make this a reality" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "The House just passed the bill! Democrats fought to put public health and people and workers first--help for our health system, unemployment insurance on steroids, strict oversight, & more While not a panacea--it will address many of our vital, immediate health and economic needs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "From the start--Dems have been fighting to put people & workers first We fought for the biggest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades It helps businesses small, medium, large, self-employed, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, more" 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 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 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. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Coronavirus 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 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 - "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 3, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Release: Rep. Khanna, Majority Whip Clyburn, Sen. Bennet, Reps. Price and Clarke Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Assistance to Tenants Facing Eviction Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Stefanik Announces $1,411,475 in Housing Development Funding for Glens Falls and Watertown Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 31, 2020 Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Uplift Families in Need During National Poverty Awareness Month Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 9, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $167k In Federal Funding For Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation, Inc. In Monroe County Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration announced a new rule that would potentially throw hundreds of thousands off food assistance, driving the vulnerable into hunger just as the Christmas season begins. This is cruel and exposes a deep and shameful hypocrisy in this administration." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is driving the vulnerable into hunger just as the Christmas season approaches. It is heartless. It is cruel. And it exposes a deep and shameful hypocrisy in @realDonaldTrump's administration." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Approximately half of the American people report that they cannot afford a sudden, unexpected $500 expense. The American dream is slipping away. That's why House Dems continue to fight hard #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secetary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Gillibrand calls on Trump Administration to immediately release critical home heating funding for low-income seniors and families at highest level possible Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand here with everyone at #GlobalCitizen in Central Park who is working to fight global poverty. The United States we know and love helps kids and families around the world." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - All Committee Democrats to Secretary Perdue: Proposed Rule Strips Free School Meals from More Than 500,000 Low-Income Children Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Representatives Hill and Morelle support low-income students pursuing higher education Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
July 31, 2019 Gillibrand, Bass Introduce Landmark Legislation to Make Bold Reforms to American Infrastructure Investment to Raise Wages and Labor Standards, Train a New Generation of Workers, Put Low-Income Communities First, and Help End Decades of Failed Federal Policies That Have Isolated Communities of Color Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "This is outrageous, cruel, and galling. After giving trillions of dollars in tax cuts for the wealthiest few and big corporations, the Trump Administration is attempting to take nutrition assistance away from millions of Americans on the verge of hunger." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "The poor, the sick and the afflicted in vulnerable communities have a on their back. State and local budgets are collapsing. That hurts the least, lost and left behind. Congress must step up and direct assistance to where it's needed most." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader of the United States Congress - As Low-Income Communities Struggle, Harris Pushes for Recurring Monthly Payments Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Make Sure Americans Experiencing Homelessness Get Coronavirus Relief Payments Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Benefits Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : The Department of Labor needs to do everything in its power to help states distribute the Unemployment Benefits that Senate Democrats fought for. Americans who have lost their jobs don't have time to wait for a check." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Schumer, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Lives are at risk. Medical workers don't have critical supplies or hazard pay. Unemployment is soaring. But the Trump administration wants to deliver huge tax cuts to the wealthiest few? That's ridiculous. Absolutely not." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "If you're a gig worker, a part-time worker, self-employed, or a freelancer, I want you to know that you are covered by the new coronavirus response bill. Because Senate Democrats fought to increase and expand unemployment insurance. WATCH:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Schumer on keeping pandemic's recession from becoming a depression Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "We fought to increase unemployment benefits. And we fought to expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to make them available ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats fought to increase unemployment benefits and expand them to include part-time workers, the self-employed, freelancers, gig workers, and more. The Department of Labor needs to move heaven and earth to make them available ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with Senator @RonWyden to tell the Department of Labor: You need to move heaven and earth to get the expanded unemployment benefits Congress passed last week into the pockets of people and families who have lost their paychecks through no fault of their own." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "As a first step, the Department of Labor must move heaven and earth to get the expanded unemployment benefits Congress passed last week into the pockets of people and families who have lost their paychecks through no fault of their own. Americans cannot afford a delay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : You must move heaven and earth to make sure that Americans are able to receive their unemployment benefits ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Department of Labor needs to get the unemployment benefits into the hands of the people and families who need them ASAP. Americans can't wait!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : Do you have a plan to make sure that Americans are able to receive their unemployment benefits ASAP?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Sanders, Schumer, Wyden Call on Department of Labor to do "Everything Possible" to Expedite Unemployment Benefits Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 31, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Enlist Restaurants in Anti-Hunger Effort Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Dems fought for the biggest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades and covered self-employed, gig workers, freelancers, more Thanks to Sen. @RonWyden , @SenGaryPeters , @SenatorBennet for fighting side-by-side with me to make this a reality" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "The House just passed the bill! Democrats fought to put public health and people and workers first--help for our health system, unemployment insurance on steroids, strict oversight, & more While not a panacea--it will address many of our vital, immediate health and economic needs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "From the start--Dems have been fighting to put people & workers first We fought for the biggest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades It helps businesses small, medium, large, self-employed, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, more" 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 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 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.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Coronavirus 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 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 - "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 3, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Release: Rep. Khanna, Majority Whip Clyburn, Sen. Bennet, Reps. Price and Clarke Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Assistance to Tenants Facing Eviction Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Stefanik Announces $1,411,475 in Housing Development Funding for Glens Falls and Watertown Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 31, 2020 Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Uplift Families in Need During National Poverty Awareness Month Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 9, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $167k In Federal Funding For Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation, Inc. In Monroe County Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration announced a new rule that would potentially throw hundreds of thousands off food assistance, driving the vulnerable into hunger just as the Christmas season begins. This is cruel and exposes a deep and shameful hypocrisy in this administration." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is driving the vulnerable into hunger just as the Christmas season approaches. It is heartless. It is cruel. And it exposes a deep and shameful hypocrisy in @realDonaldTrump's administration." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Approximately half of the American people report that they cannot afford a sudden, unexpected $500 expense. The American dream is slipping away. That's why House Dems continue to fight hard #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secetary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Gillibrand calls on Trump Administration to immediately release critical home heating funding for low-income seniors and families at highest level possible Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand here with everyone at #GlobalCitizen in Central Park who is working to fight global poverty. The United States we know and love helps kids and families around the world." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - All Committee Democrats to Secretary Perdue: Proposed Rule Strips Free School Meals from More Than 500,000 Low-Income Children Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Representatives Hill and Morelle support low-income students pursuing higher education Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
July 31, 2019 Gillibrand, Bass Introduce Landmark Legislation to Make Bold Reforms to American Infrastructure Investment to Raise Wages and Labor Standards, Train a New Generation of Workers, Put Low-Income Communities First, and Help End Decades of Failed Federal Policies That Have Isolated Communities of Color Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "This is outrageous, cruel, and galling. After giving trillions of dollars in tax cuts for the wealthiest few and big corporations, the Trump Administration is attempting to take nutrition assistance away from millions of Americans on the verge of hunger." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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