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April 6, 2020
Dear Colleague,
During this time of crisis, House leadership and institutional staff continue to examine all possible steps to protect the health and safety of Members and our staffs, so that we are best able to serve our constituents.
In that spirit, in consultation with the Rules Committee, Committee on House Administration, Office of the Clerk and Office of the Parliamentarian and in accordance with current social distancing guidelines, the House will soon take additional action to reduce the physical presence of Members and staff in the Capitol, by formalizing a new system for submission of documents related to Floor action.
Press Release
April 4, 2020
As you know, our nation faces a crisis of staggering proportions, with a deadly virus and a battered economy. The numbers are devastating: more than 300,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, more than 8,000 tragically dead, 6.6 million initial unemployment claims and 700,000 jobs lost in the March jobs report.
Press Release
April 4, 2020
Congressional Democrats transformed the CARES Act from corporations-first to workers-first, ensuring that taxpayer dollars given to industry go to workers’ paychecks and benefits, not be used for CEO bonuses, stock buybacks or dividends.
Press Release
April 3, 2020
The shameful late-night firing of Inspector General Atkinson is a brazen act against a patriotic public servant who has honorably performed his duty to protect the Constitution and our national security, as required by the law and by his oath.
Press Release
April 3, 2020
My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones and to people fighting this illness today. I offer my deepest appreciation to those courageous medical professionals who risk their own lives and health to save others. And we owe a debt of gratitude to those in essential service industry jobs who are also risking exposure to ensure Americans have food and other essential items during this time of crisis.
Press Release
April 3, 2020
The acceleration of the coronavirus demands that we double down on the downpayment we made in CARES by passing a CARES 2 package. We must extend and expand this bipartisan legislation to meet the needs of the American people.
Press Release
April 3, 2020
The March jobs report comes as our nation faces the unprecedented health and economic crisis posed by the coronavirus pandemic. This deadly virus has already had a deep impact on every aspect of American life, putting millions of Americans out of work and inflicting stress and uncertainty on countless workers and families.
Press Release
April 2, 2020
I'm calling to talk to you about how we go forward. As always, I will begin with our concern about our workers.
Press Release
April 2, 2020
The greatness of our nation is its ability to rise to extraordinary challenges, no matter how big. Now is such a time.
Press Release
April 1, 2020
Today, Democrats are building on the Moving Forward infrastructure framework that we first introduced at the end of January. We need to invest in our infrastructure to address some of the critical impacts and vulnerabilities in America that have been laid bare by the coronavirus. These infrastructure investments include: community health centers – Including community health centers that are on the frontlines in the fight against coronavirus.