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Feb. 17, 2023
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Proposal to Provide Expanded, Healthier Food Options for WIC Participants
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Feb. 15, 2023
Wyden Lauds New Proposal to Help Most Vulnerable in SSI
Sen. Ron Wyden
Jan. 13, 2023
Wyden Statement on Debt Limit and Republicans Threatening Social Security and Medicare
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 9, 2022
NEWS: Sanders, Warren, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security by $2,400 a Year and Extend Solvency for 75 Years
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 12, 2022
NEWS: Sanders Introduces Medicare for All with 14 Colleagues in the Senate
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 5, 2022
Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Wyden, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 15, 2022
Young, Bonamici Introduce Resolution to Honor Caregivers, Reduce Hunger
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Wyden, Casey Urge Social Security Administration to Create a Beneficiary Advocate Position
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 24, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Support for Medicare Advantage Program
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 22, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge Support for Medicare Advantage Program
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 22, 2022
Letter to Chiquitia Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Portman Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Support for Medicare Advantage Program
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Brown, Colleagues Call for Update on Social Security Field Office Service
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Bonamici, Stefanik Advocate for Container Size Flexibility for Families, Dairy Farmers
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration- Menendez Calls for Update on Social Security Field Office Services
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Warner, Colleagues Call for Update on Social Security Field Office Services
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 15, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, and Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Pushing for Senior Citizen Access to Benefits
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration; Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Graves Pushes Social Security Administration To Reopen Offices
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Four Oregon Colleges to Receive More than $400,000 for Child Care for Student Parents
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 20, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Four Oregon Colleges to Receive More than $400,000 for Child Care for Student Parents
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 15, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Essential Work to Reduce Youth Homelessness in Three Oregon Counties to Receive $7 Million
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 3, 2021
Wyden Statement on Expiration of Enhanced Jobless Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 31, 2021
Wyden Statement on Medicare and Social Security Trustees Report
Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 19, 2021
Wyden Statement on Jobless Benefits, Unemployment Insurance Reform
Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 11, 2021
Wyden Statement on DOL Actions to Modernize UI Technology
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 21, 2021
Wyden Statement on Congressional Budget Office Budget and Economic Outlook Report
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Commend Federal Efforts to Reform Organ Donation System, Urge Acceleration of Rule's
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 13, 2021
Wyden Cheers Open Applications for Mental Health Crisis Intervention Services
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 24, 2021
Cassidy, Wyden, Larson, Buchanan Introduce Know Your Social Security Act
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 18, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Update Safety Net Program to Ensure Older Adults and Oregonians with Disabilities are not Trapped in Poverty
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 17, 2021
Cassidy, Wyden: Allow Americans with Disabilities to Work Without Worry
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 17, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Aysha Schomburg, Associate Commissioner of the Administration for Children and Families - King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize Foster Youth in COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 7, 2021
Wyden Statement on Enhanced Jobless Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 29, 2021
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Social Security During COVID-19
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 28, 2021
Wyden Statement on President Biden's American Family Plan
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 23, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. - Democrats Push White House to Prioritize Unemployment Insurance Reform in American Family Plan
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 22, 2021
Van Hollen, Levin Introduce Bicameral Subsidized Jobs Legislation
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. David Price, Chairman of the House subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member - Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Effort in Calling for A Funding Increase for Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Programs
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Bowman and Sens. Brown, Sanders, and Warren Lead Colleagues in Calling for Desperately-Needed Expansions and Improvements to SSI Program
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Cantwell, Colleagues Send Letter to Small Business Administration Urging Opening of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal, Highlighting Critical Needs of Venues
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 14, 2021
Wyden, Bennet Unveil Unemployment Insurance Overhaul
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 26, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Brown, Bennet, Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Push to Make Critical Tax Cuts for Workers & Families Permanent in Next Recovery Bill
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 25, 2021
Preventing Across-The-Board Direct Spending Cuts
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 18, 2021
Wyden and Leading Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Expand Emergency Broadband Benefit Access
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 18, 2021
Executive Calendar
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 10, 2021
Merkley Applauds Swift House Passage of American Rescue Plan
Sen. Jeff Merkley
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Feb. 17, 2023
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Proposal to Provide Expanded, Healthier Food Options for WIC Participants
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Feb. 15, 2023
Wyden Lauds New Proposal to Help Most Vulnerable in SSI
Sen.Ron Wyden
Jan. 13, 2023
Wyden Statement on Debt Limit and Republicans Threatening Social Security and Medicare
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 9, 2022
NEWS: Sanders, Warren, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security by $2,400 a Year and Extend Solvency for 75 Years
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 12, 2022
NEWS: Sanders Introduces Medicare for All with 14 Colleagues in the Senate
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 5, 2022
Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Wyden, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 15, 2022
Young, Bonamici Introduce Resolution to Honor Caregivers, Reduce Hunger
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Wyden, Casey Urge Social Security Administration to Create a Beneficiary Advocate Position
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 24, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Support for Medicare Advantage Program
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 22, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge Support for Medicare Advantage Program
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 22, 2022
Letter to Chiquitia Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Portman Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Support for Medicare Advantage Program
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Brown, Colleagues Call for Update on Social Security Field Office Service
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Bonamici, Stefanik Advocate for Container Size Flexibility for Families, Dairy Farmers
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration- Menendez Calls for Update on Social Security Field Office Services
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Warner, Colleagues Call for Update on Social Security Field Office Services
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 15, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, and Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Pushing for Senior Citizen Access to Benefits
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration; Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Graves Pushes Social Security Administration To Reopen Offices
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Four Oregon Colleges to Receive More than $400,000 for Child Care for Student Parents
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 20, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Four Oregon Colleges to Receive More than $400,000 for Child Care for Student Parents
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 15, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Essential Work to Reduce Youth Homelessness in Three Oregon Counties to Receive $7 Million
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 3, 2021
Wyden Statement on Expiration of Enhanced Jobless Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 31, 2021
Wyden Statement on Medicare and Social Security Trustees Report
Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 19, 2021
Wyden Statement on Jobless Benefits, Unemployment Insurance Reform
Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 11, 2021
Wyden Statement on DOL Actions to Modernize UI Technology
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 21, 2021
Wyden Statement on Congressional Budget Office Budget and Economic Outlook Report
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Commend Federal Efforts to Reform Organ Donation System, Urge Acceleration of Rule's
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 13, 2021
Wyden Cheers Open Applications for Mental Health Crisis Intervention Services
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 24, 2021
Cassidy, Wyden, Larson, Buchanan Introduce Know Your Social Security Act
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 18, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Update Safety Net Program to Ensure Older Adults and Oregonians with Disabilities are not Trapped in Poverty
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 17, 2021
Cassidy, Wyden: Allow Americans with Disabilities to Work Without Worry
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 17, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Aysha Schomburg, Associate Commissioner of the Administration for Children and Families - King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize Foster Youth in COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 7, 2021
Wyden Statement on Enhanced Jobless Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 29, 2021
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Social Security During COVID-19
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 28, 2021
Wyden Statement on President Biden's American Family Plan
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 23, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. - Democrats Push White House to Prioritize Unemployment Insurance Reform in American Family Plan
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 22, 2021
Van Hollen, Levin Introduce Bicameral Subsidized Jobs Legislation
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. David Price, Chairman of the House subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member - Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Effort in Calling for A Funding Increase for Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Programs
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Bowman and Sens. Brown, Sanders, and Warren Lead Colleagues in Calling for Desperately-Needed Expansions and Improvements to SSI Program
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Cantwell, Colleagues Send Letter to Small Business Administration Urging Opening of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal, Highlighting Critical Needs of Venues
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 14, 2021
Wyden, Bennet Unveil Unemployment Insurance Overhaul
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 26, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Brown, Bennet, Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Push to Make Critical Tax Cuts for Workers & Families Permanent in Next Recovery Bill
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 25, 2021
Preventing Across-The-Board Direct Spending Cuts
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 18, 2021
Wyden and Leading Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Expand Emergency Broadband Benefit Access
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 18, 2021
Executive Calendar
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 10, 2021
Merkley Applauds Swift House Passage of American Rescue Plan
Sen.Jeff Merkley
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