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Aug. 18, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Increase SNAP Accessibility, Help Restaurants Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 11, 2020 As he negotiates fair relief to benefit all Americans in "COVID-4', on a video conference call with CEOs of Chobani and Feeding America, Schumer renews his commitment to expanding SNAP benefits and extension of P-EBT to address food insecurity during the pandemic; senator has pushed for increased SNAP funding in each COVID relief bill Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's executive orders are hardly worth the paper they're printed on. They leave out funding for: --COVID testing, tracing & treatment --Our schools to safely reopen --Food assistance --State & local governments --Our 2020 elections --Post Office" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2020 Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump thinks that America's senior citizens don't know that eliminating the payroll tax would defund Social Security and Medicare. But they do. And I'm sure they'll remember. Quote from @AARP :" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of putting in the work to solve Americans' problems, Pres. Trump chose to stay on his golf course to announce unworkable, weak & narrow policy announcements to slash the unemployment benefits that millions desperately need and endanger seniors' Social Security & Medicare" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner - Lucas Joins Colleagues Urging Action on Delayed Stimulus Payments Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Tlaib, Progressive Leaders Urge Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to Improve Lending Terms for States and Cities, Stave Off Public Sector Layoffs and Cuts Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Proposal To Expand Pandemic EBT Program During Visit To Feedmore WNY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "When it comes to elections, education, and food assistance. When it comes to health care coverage, testing and tracing, and Medicaid. Senate Republicans continue to pinch pennies during a national emergency. We won't stop fighting to get Americans the relief they deserve." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Meng Supports Critical Food Security Bill Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19 Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 As Congress Negotiates Next Phase Of Coronavirus Relief, Gillibrand Outlines Priorities For Senate Package; Presses For State And Local Aid, Enhanced Unemployment, Eviction Moratorium, Expanded Snap, MTA Funding, And More Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "Medicaid began 55 years ago today, and for decades has ensured that tens of millions of Americans have health care. During this crisis, when so many Americans are relying on it, we are fighting to give Medicaid the resources it needs in the next COVID-19 relief bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican COVID plan doesn't give any new money for food stamps to help families keep food on the table. But it gives a deduction for a three martini lunch for a big businessperson." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican plan is unserious and falls dreadfully short of meeting Americans' needs. It fails to provide crucial relief for families, workers, and the unemployed. But it is littered with corporate giveaways, K-street handouts, and presidential pet projects." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Republican plan doesn't give another dime in food assistance for kids who are going hungry. But it makes sure the three-martini business lunch is safe. They need to get their priorities in order." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "From what we know, the GOP COVID relief proposal won't include: Food assistance for hungry kids Rental assistance Hazard pay for essential workers New funding for state and local governments Investments in communities of color It won't get the job done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 House Passes Bill Championed by Chairman Nadler, Reps. Rose & Pascrell to Compensate Public Safety Officers Who Are Disabled or Die from COVID-19 Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Steven Horsford Demands Oversight of IRS Stimulus Checks Distribution Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Titus and Lee Urge Department of Labor to Assist State Workforce Agencies Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "What Senate GOP blocked last week Rental assistance Food assistance Funding for COVID testing & tracing Protections for workers Protections for Dreamers Resources for elections Resources for schools & nursing homes Resources for state & local governments & tribes" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what Senate Republicans BLOCKED this week: Resources for state & local governments & tribes Funding for COVID testing & tracing Resources for elections Resources for schools & nursing homes Food assistance Protections for workers Protections for Dreamers Rental assistance" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what Senate Republicans have blocked this week: Rental assistance: BLOCKED Food assistance: BLOCKED Resources for schools and nursing homes: BLOCKED Resources for state and local governments and tribes: BLOCKED Resources for elections: BLOCKED" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tonko, House Approve Bill to Make Health Coverage More Affordable Rep. Paul Tonko
June 29, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary - Pappas Leads Call to Assist Americans Unable to Access Stimulus Payments Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 29, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Strengthen Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions, Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs Rep. Joe Morelle
June 26, 2020 Meng Announces She Helped Secure Pandemic Emergency Food Assistance For New York Families Rep. Grace Meng
June 25, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary - Frankel Leads 29 Members of Congress in Urging Treasury to Act on Concerns Regarding Economic Impact Payments (EIP) Rep. Grace Meng, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Cartwright, Colleagues Demand Answers from IRS on Stimulus Payment Delays Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers on the Use of Prepaid Debit Cards to Deliver Economic Impact Payments Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Calling on Administration to Ensure National Guard Servicemembers on COVID-19 Front Lines Receive Benefits Earned Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads 72 Members in Calling on House Leadership to Protect Farmworkers Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 21, 2020 Cicilline, Colleagues Urge Senate to Take Up Heroes Act Rep. Grace Meng, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to Eugene to Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Hirono, Brown, Colleagues Demand DOL Assist State Unemployment Insurance Agencies Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 19, 2020 Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 18, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges SBA to Make 501(c)3 Nonprofit Educational Institutions Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020 Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 15, 2020 Clarke Supports Newly-Passed HEROES Act Rep. Yvette Clarke
May 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Cleaver & Williams Lead Bipartisan Call To Support Live Entertainment Venues During Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services - Butterfield and Olson Lead Letter Calling for Additional Funding for Medicaid Providers Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 13, 2020 Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 12, 2020 Chair Grijalva Joins Sanders, Velázquez, Colleagues in Unveiling Legislation to Provide Nutrition Assistance to Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to Secretary Steven Mnuchin of the Department of the Treasury and Administrator Jovita Carranza of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Hispanic Caucus Letter to Protect Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Families are hurting Undocumented immigrants & their families are especially vulnerable So are US citizens married to them who aren't eligible for stimulus payments--and think of their kids We're fighting this. GOP is discriminating against taxpayers because of who they love." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Castro, Haaland Urge House Leadership to Establish Family Care for Essential Workers and Vulnerable Family Caregivers During COVID-19 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 18, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Increase SNAP Accessibility, Help Restaurants Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 11, 2020 As he negotiates fair relief to benefit all Americans in "COVID-4', on a video conference call with CEOs of Chobani and Feeding America, Schumer renews his commitment to expanding SNAP benefits and extension of P-EBT to address food insecurity during the pandemic; senator has pushed for increased SNAP funding in each COVID relief bill Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's executive orders are hardly worth the paper they're printed on. They leave out funding for: --COVID testing, tracing & treatment --Our schools to safely reopen --Food assistance --State & local governments --Our 2020 elections --Post Office" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2020 Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump thinks that America's senior citizens don't know that eliminating the payroll tax would defund Social Security and Medicare. But they do. And I'm sure they'll remember. Quote from @AARP :" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of putting in the work to solve Americans' problems, Pres. Trump chose to stay on his golf course to announce unworkable, weak & narrow policy announcements to slash the unemployment benefits that millions desperately need and endanger seniors' Social Security & Medicare" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner - Lucas Joins Colleagues Urging Action on Delayed Stimulus Payments Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Tlaib, Progressive Leaders Urge Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to Improve Lending Terms for States and Cities, Stave Off Public Sector Layoffs and Cuts Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Proposal To Expand Pandemic EBT Program During Visit To Feedmore WNY Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "When it comes to elections, education, and food assistance. When it comes to health care coverage, testing and tracing, and Medicaid. Senate Republicans continue to pinch pennies during a national emergency. We won't stop fighting to get Americans the relief they deserve." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Meng Supports Critical Food Security Bill Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19 Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 As Congress Negotiates Next Phase Of Coronavirus Relief, Gillibrand Outlines Priorities For Senate Package; Presses For State And Local Aid, Enhanced Unemployment, Eviction Moratorium, Expanded Snap, MTA Funding, And More Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "Medicaid began 55 years ago today, and for decades has ensured that tens of millions of Americans have health care. During this crisis, when so many Americans are relying on it, we are fighting to give Medicaid the resources it needs in the next COVID-19 relief bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican COVID plan doesn't give any new money for food stamps to help families keep food on the table. But it gives a deduction for a three martini lunch for a big businessperson." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican plan is unserious and falls dreadfully short of meeting Americans' needs. It fails to provide crucial relief for families, workers, and the unemployed. But it is littered with corporate giveaways, K-street handouts, and presidential pet projects." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Republican plan doesn't give another dime in food assistance for kids who are going hungry. But it makes sure the three-martini business lunch is safe. They need to get their priorities in order." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "From what we know, the GOP COVID relief proposal won't include: Food assistance for hungry kids Rental assistance Hazard pay for essential workers New funding for state and local governments Investments in communities of color It won't get the job done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 House Passes Bill Championed by Chairman Nadler, Reps. Rose & Pascrell to Compensate Public Safety Officers Who Are Disabled or Die from COVID-19 Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Steven Horsford Demands Oversight of IRS Stimulus Checks Distribution Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Titus and Lee Urge Department of Labor to Assist State Workforce Agencies Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "What Senate GOP blocked last week Rental assistance Food assistance Funding for COVID testing & tracing Protections for workers Protections for Dreamers Resources for elections Resources for schools & nursing homes Resources for state & local governments & tribes" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what Senate Republicans BLOCKED this week: Resources for state & local governments & tribes Funding for COVID testing & tracing Resources for elections Resources for schools & nursing homes Food assistance Protections for workers Protections for Dreamers Rental assistance" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what Senate Republicans have blocked this week: Rental assistance: BLOCKED Food assistance: BLOCKED Resources for schools and nursing homes: BLOCKED Resources for state and local governments and tribes: BLOCKED Resources for elections: BLOCKED" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tonko, House Approve Bill to Make Health Coverage More Affordable Rep.Paul Tonko
June 29, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary - Pappas Leads Call to Assist Americans Unable to Access Stimulus Payments Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 29, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Strengthen Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions, Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs Rep.Joe Morelle
June 26, 2020 Meng Announces She Helped Secure Pandemic Emergency Food Assistance For New York Families Rep.Grace Meng
June 25, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary - Frankel Leads 29 Members of Congress in Urging Treasury to Act on Concerns Regarding Economic Impact Payments (EIP) Rep.Grace Meng, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Cartwright, Colleagues Demand Answers from IRS on Stimulus Payment Delays Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers on the Use of Prepaid Debit Cards to Deliver Economic Impact Payments Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Calling on Administration to Ensure National Guard Servicemembers on COVID-19 Front Lines Receive Benefits Earned Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads 72 Members in Calling on House Leadership to Protect Farmworkers Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 21, 2020 Cicilline, Colleagues Urge Senate to Take Up Heroes Act Rep.Grace Meng, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to Eugene to Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Hirono, Brown, Colleagues Demand DOL Assist State Unemployment Insurance Agencies Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 19, 2020 Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 18, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges SBA to Make 501(c)3 Nonprofit Educational Institutions Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020 Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 15, 2020 Clarke Supports Newly-Passed HEROES Act Rep.Yvette Clarke
May 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Cleaver & Williams Lead Bipartisan Call To Support Live Entertainment Venues During Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services - Butterfield and Olson Lead Letter Calling for Additional Funding for Medicaid Providers Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 13, 2020 Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 12, 2020 Chair Grijalva Joins Sanders, Velázquez, Colleagues in Unveiling Legislation to Provide Nutrition Assistance to Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to Secretary Steven Mnuchin of the Department of the Treasury and Administrator Jovita Carranza of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Hispanic Caucus Letter to Protect Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Families are hurting Undocumented immigrants & their families are especially vulnerable So are US citizens married to them who aren't eligible for stimulus payments--and think of their kids We're fighting this. GOP is discriminating against taxpayers because of who they love." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Castro, Haaland Urge House Leadership to Establish Family Care for Essential Workers and Vulnerable Family Caregivers During COVID-19 Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
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