House Democrats Take Action to Address the Coronavirus Crisis For The People | The Office of Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

House Democrats are taking action every day to address the coronavirus pandemic and provide relief for the American people. With leadership from our Committee Chairs, House Democrats worked hard to pass four bipartisan bills that have been enacted into law:

On March 4th, Congress passed $8.3 billion in emergency funds to provide funding for prevention, preparedness, and response efforts; for the development of treatments and a vaccine; and for low-interest SBA loans to support small businesses that have been affected.
On March 18th, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law. This legislation works to address the economic impacts being felt by Americans; it ensures that testing for coronavirus is free, provides for emergency paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave, ensures the availability of unemployment insurance, and secures access to nutrition for children, seniors, and low-income families.
On March 27th, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide further economic assistance to families facing lost income and industry sectors whose employees are bearing the brunt of this public health crisis.
On April 23, the House passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act to provide additional emergency small business relief and funding for hospitals, health care workers, and testing.

Committees are continuing to work remotely during this crisis, holding briefings and forums over videoconferencing technology and conference calls. In addition to developing legislation, House Democrats are fulfilling their responsibilities to conduct oversight over the Trump Administration and ensure transparency and accountability during this response and recovery effort.

Coronavirus Resources from House Committees:

Agriculture: Helpful Resources for Food and Agriculture
Appropriations: COVID-19 Response
Budget: Coronavirus Resource Center
Education and Labor: The Committee's Response to COVID-19
Energy and Commerce: COVID-19 Response
Financial Services: COVID-19 Resource Center
Homeland Security: COVID-19 Resource Page
House Administration: Coronavirus Information And FAQs

Judiciary: COVID-19 Resource Page
Natural Resources: Coronavirus Resource Center
Oversight and Reform: Coronavirus Updates
Science, Space, and Technology: Information On The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Small Business: COVID-19 Resources
Veterans’ Affairs: COVID-19 Resources For Veterans
Ways and Means: COVID-19 Resources

Committee Forums
& Briefings:

Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis: An Unequal Burden: Addressing Racial Health Disparities In The Coronavirus Pandemic

Jun 04, 2020

Appropriations Committee: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Hearing on COVID-19 Response

Jun 04, 2020

Education and Labor Committee: Committee Holds Virtual Briefing on Building a Contact Tracing Workforce

Jun 04, 2020

Science, Space, and Technology Committee: Research And Technology Subcommittee Chairwoman Stevens Holds Bipartisan Teleconference On Biological Science Research And COVID-19 Response

Jun 03, 2020

Financial Services Committee: Hearing on Promoting Inclusive Lending During the Pandemic: Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions

Jun 03, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Chair Grijalva, Subcommittee Chair Gallego Lead Roundtable on Heroes Act Benefits for Indian Country, Still Unmet Tribal Needs
May 15, 2020

Education and Labor Committee: Committee Holds Virtual Member Briefing on Worker Safety
May 14, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: Health Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Scientific Integrity in the COVID-19 Response
May 14, 2020

Financial Services Committee: Committee Holds Bipartisan Virtual Roundtable with Prudential Regulators
May 14, 2020

Science, Space, and Technology Committee: Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Foster Holds Bipartisan Roundtable on COVID-19 Vaccine Research and Development
May 14, 2020

Veterans Affairs’ Committee: Subcommittee Chairman Mike Levin Leads Bipartisan Virtual Roundtable to Address COVID-19 Impacts on Veterans’ Home Loans
May 14, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Eight: The Role of Immigrants in COVID-19 Response & Recovery
May 13, 2020

Judiciary Committee: Democratic Virtual Roundtable on ICE's Response to COVID-19
May 13, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Chair Grijalva Leads Roundtable Discussion Entitled “Stepping Up: Communities Protecting Themselves and the Environment in the Pandemic Era”
May 13, 2020

Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis: Member Briefing On Testing, Tracing, And Targeted Containment
May 13, 2020

Small Business Committee: Virtual Forum with Small Business Administration (SBA) Lenders
May 13, 2020

Science, Space, and Technology Committee: Research and Technology Subcommittee Chairwoman Stevens Holds Bipartisan Teleconference on Manufacturing USA COVID-19 Response and Recovery
May 12, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Seven: Flattening the Misinformation Curve
May 11, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Six: Long-Term Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on DHS’s Mission
May 8, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Leader of Hurricane Katrina Task Force Briefs Oversight Committee on Failure of Administration’s Coronavirus Response
May 8, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: T&I Committee Hosts Bipartisan Virtual Forum on the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Maritime Transportation
May 8, 2020

Foreign Affairs Committee: Committee briefing on Authoritarianism, Disinformation, and Good Governance During COVID-19 with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and other experts
May 8, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: T&I Hosts Bipartisan Virtual Forum on the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Maritime Transportation
May 8, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: Committee Teleconference Forum on COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing and Surveillance
May 7, 2020

Small Business Committee: Virtual Forum on the Small Business Administration’s implementation of the CARES Act
May 7, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Five: A Panel Discussion on Health Disparities with Dean Michelle Williams and Samantha Artiga
May 7, 2020

Education and Labor Committee: Committee Holds Virtual Member Briefing on Remote Learning, Educational Equity
May 7, 2020

Appropriations Committee: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Hearing on the COVID-19 Response
May 6, 2020

Science, Technology, and Space Committee: Environment Subcommittee Chairwoman Sherrill Holds Bipartisan Teleconference On COVID-19 Impacts on NWS Operations And Workforce
May 6, 2020

Foreign Affairs Committee: Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation Holds Teleconference on North Korea
May 5, 2020

Science, Technology, and Space Committee: Chairwoman Johnson Holds Bipartisan Roundtable on Federal Science Agencies Research and Analysis Capabilities In Addressing COVID-19
May 5, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: NRDems Forum: Virtual Roundtable: Under the Cover of Coronavirus: The Trump Administration's Fossil Fuel Agenda During the Pandemic
May 5, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: Members Hold Teleconference Forum with Admiral Giroir on COVID-19 Testing
May 4, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference Forum with CDC on Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Health Outcomes
May 1, 2020

Education and Labor Committee: Virtual Member Forum: Responding to COVID-19
May 1, 2020

Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: Harvard Researchers Brief Committee Members On COVID-19, Air Pollution Study
April 20, 2020

House Committee on Veterans Affairs Holds Virtual Forum on the Impact of Economic and Healthcare Services on Homeless Veterans in America
April 28, 2020

House Budget Committee Holds Virtual Bipartisan Briefing with CBO Director
April 28, 2020

Natural Resources Committee Roundtable: Environmental Justice Community Impacts From the Coronavirus Health and Economic Crises
April 28, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Briefing: Inspectors General Brief Committee on Oversight of the Federal Government’s Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 28, 2020

Foreign Affairs Committee: Subcommittee on the Middle East Hosts Virtual Subcommittee Briefing on Situation in Yemen
April 28, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Briefing: FEMA and HHS Officials Acknowledge Shortages of Protective Equipment and Testing
April 28, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Briefing: Census Director Briefs Committee on Impact of Coronavirus on Census
Apr 27, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference with FDA Commissioner Hahn on COVID-19 Response
April 22, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Virtual Forum on Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part One: A Conversation with Chairman Bennie G. Thompson and Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson April 21, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Telephonic Member Briefing with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter T. Gaynor
April 17, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Briefing: DHS Officials Refuse to Release Asylum Seekers and Other Non-Violent Detainees Despite Spread of Coronavirus
April 17, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Briefing: FDA Rejects Subcommittee’s Call to Temporarily Remove E-Cigarettes Despite Potential Risks to Coronavirus Patients
April 17, 2020

Natural Resources Committee Democrats Forum: Coronavirus Response in Indian Country
April 17, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Briefing: Experts Warn That Census Bureau Must Work With Congress to Ensure Complete and Accurate Census in Wake of Coronavirus Crisis
April 15, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Briefing: Postmaster General Warns Committee of Dire Consequences Without Congressional Action
April 9, 2020

House Foreign Affairs Committee Engel Statement on State Department Briefing for Members of Congress on Repatriation Efforts
March 26, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Briefing: FEMA Briefs Oversight Committee on Administration’s Coronavirus Response
March 20, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Briefing: Census Bureau Briefs Congress on Efforts to Address Impact of Coronavirus on 2020 Census
March 13, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Hearing: Fauci Testifies Coronavirus Testing System “Not Really Geared to What We Need Right Now”
March 12, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Hearing on Confronting the Coronavirus: The Federal Response
March 11, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee Hearing Finds Trump Administration Far Behind on Testing for Coronavirus
March 11, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Hearing on Community Perspectives on Coronavirus Preparedness and Response
March 10, 2020

Small Business Committee: The Impact of Coronavirus on America’s Small Businesses
March 10, 2020

Science, Space and Technology Committee: Coronaviruses: Understanding the Spread of Infectious Diseases and Mobilizing Innovative Solutions
March 5, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Hearing on Confronting the Coronavirus: Perspectives on the Response to a Pandemic Threat
March 4, 2020

House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on Coronavirus Disease 2019: The U.S. and International Response
February 27, 2020

Committee Oversight:

Natural Resources Committee: Chair Grijalva: President Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks are Another Attack on Black Communities

Jun 04, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: Bipartisan House and Senate Committee Leaders Urge HHS to Disperse COVID-19 Relief Funds to Medicaid Providers

Jun 03, 2020

Oversight Committee and Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis Joint Letter: Clyburn and Maloney Seek Copies of Contracts For Coronavirus Vaccine Development

Jun 02, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Homeland Dems Write ICE on Coronavirus Cases & Deaths in Their Facilities

Jun 02, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response

Jun 02, 2020

Science, Space, and Technology Committee: Research and Technology Subcommittee Chairwoman Stevens Holds Bipartisan Teleconference on Manufacturing USA COVID-19 Response and Recovery
May 14, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Oversight Committee Finds ICE Misleads American People on Spread of Coronavirus in Detention Facilities
May 14, 2020

Veterans’ Affairs Committee: Committee Leaders Call For GAO Oversight of Medical Supply Chain and VA COVID-19 Relief Funds
May 14, 2020

Financial Services Committee: Waters and San Nicolas Call on Treasury and the Fed to Stop Excluding Territories from Receiving COVID-19 Relief
May 13, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: FEMA Contractor Fails to Deliver N95 Masks by Deadline
May 13, 2020

Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis: Bipartisan Experts Agree That Comprehensive Testing, Tracing, and Targeted Containment Strategy Is Key to Reopening Country
May 13, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: Pallone & DeGette: E&C Will Open Inquiry into Blue Flame Medical LLC
May 12, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: Pallone and DeGette Raise Alarm at Insufficient COVID-19 Protections for Food Production Workers
May 12, 2020

Foreign Affairs Committee: Engel, Thompson, Nadler, & Menendez Reject Administration’s Legal Explanation for Halting Asylum Processing
May 12, 2020

Foreign Affairs Committee: Engel & McCaul Welcome State Department Repatriation Efforts and Urge Review of Lessons Learned
May 12, 2020

Judiciary Committee: Nadler, Cohen, Scanlon and Raskin Seek Answers on DOJ Threats Against State Imposed Coronavirus Restrictions
May 11, 2020

Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis: Company Returns $10 Million in Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses in Response to Select Subcommittee Inquiry
May 11, 2020

Education and Labor Committee: Chairman Scott Sends Letter to Secretary DeVos Demanding Answers on Emergency Funding Diverted to Voucher Scheme
May 8, 2020

Agriculture Committee: Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal
May 8, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Homeland Security, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Leaders Urge DOT & DHS Establish an Aviation Working Group to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 8, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, Neal Calls on HHS to Address Unanswered Concerns
May 8, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: House Chairs Press Trump Administration to Rescind Policies That Delay Release Of Migrant Children
May 8, 2020

Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis: In First Official Action, House Coronavirus Panel Demands That Large Public Corporations Return Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses
May 8, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Subcommittee Investigation Reveals that Trump Administration Did Not Effectively Screen Passengers Arriving from Italy and South Korea
May 7, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Maloney and Raskin Seek Information on Trump Organization’s Request for Coronavirus Funding from the United Kingdom
May 7, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Revise Policy Preventing Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Plasma for Coronavirus Research
May 7, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: Neal and Pallone Demand Transparency into Methodology and Distribution of COVID-19 Health Care Provider Relief Funds
May 7, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: Pallone, Wyden Slam Trump Admin for Excluding Medicaid Providers from COVID-19 Relief Fund
May 6, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Chair DeFazio Criticizes Frontier Airlines for Charging Passengers to Leave Middle Seat Empty: This is “Capitalizing on Fear”
May 6, 2020

Financial Services Committee: Waters and Subcommittee Chairs Hold Mortgage Servicers Accountable During COVID-19
May 5, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Neal, Wyden, Grassley Push Treasury to Allow Small Businesses to Deduct PPP Expenses
May 5, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Neal, Wyden, Grassley Request Retention Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Insurance
May 4, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Subcommittee Investigation Leads to FDA Increasing Oversight and Accuracy on Serology Testing
May 4, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Congressman Lowenthal, Natural Resources Committee Leadership, Call on Administration to Suspend Action On Massive Alaskan Oil Development Plan
May 4, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Maloney and Speier Seek Information on Drug Company’s Triple Price Increase While Seeking Approval for Use by Coronavirus Patients
May 4, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Subcommittee on National Security Renews Request for Documents Regarding Coronavirus Outbreak on USS Theodore Roosevelt
May 4, 2020

Education and Labor Committee: House, Senate Democrats Warn DeVos Against Changing Distance Education Rules Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
May 4, 2020

Education and Labor Committee: House Democrats to Labor Department: Protect Civil Rights in Federal Contracting
May 4, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Neal Calls for 90-Day Suspension of All Tariffs on Goods Necessary to Combat COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
May 4, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: House Health Leaders Oppose Rule to Roll Back Aca Nondiscrimination Protections
May 1, 2020

Financial Services Committee: Waters Calls for Administration to Put Small Business Owners Over Predatory Payday Lenders
May 1, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson, DeFazio Urge Trump to Approve Assistance for FEMA to Pay for Coronavirus Victim Burials
May 1, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson, Correa Write TSA Requesting Public and Employees Be Required to Wear Masks
May 1, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Chair Grijalva, Subcommittee Chairs Request DOI Inspector General Investigate Alaska Native Corporation Eligibility for Tribal Relief Funding
May 1, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Committee Leaders DeFazio and Maloney Send Records Request to Carnival Cruise Lines Regarding its Health and Safety Practices Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
May 1, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Chair Grijalva to Trump, Sec. Bernhardt: May 3 Campaign-Style Event at Lincoln Memorial is Inappropriate, Needs to be Canceled
May 1, 2020

Veterans’ Affairs Committee: Congress to DOD: Support Protections For Servicemembers During Pandemic
May 1, 2020

Ways and Means Committee Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Tribal Communities in Coronavirus Response Efforts
May 1, 2020

Veterans’ Affairs Committee: Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Call on VA to Establish Working Group to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
April 29, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Chairs Grijalva, Velázquez: PPP Loan Distribution Must be Equitable for Small Businesses in U.S. Territories
April 29, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: House Committee Overseeing FEMA Demands Answers about the Lack of Transparency of the Medical Supply Chain and Whether Distribution of Supplies Has Been Politically Motivated
April 29, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson and Committee Democrats Request HHS OIG Examine Racial, Socioeconomic Healthcare Disparities Exposed by Coronavirus
April 29, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson, Rose Write DHS on Coronavirus Intelligence Reports
April 29, 2020

Committee Leaders Urge Airlines to Implement Flexible Cancellation Policies and Measures to Keep Airline Workers and Travelers Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 28, 2020

Engel Launches Inquiry into Trump Decision to Halt WHO Funding
April 27, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Letter to Bernhardt Asking for Information on Process of Reopening National Parks
April 27, 2020

Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Waters, Top Democrats Call on Treasury, Small Business Administration to Expand Paycheck Protection Program Opportunities for CDFIs and MDIs
April 26, 2020

Small Business Committee: Velázquez and Top Democrats Write to Treasury and SBA on Steps Agencies can Take to Ensure Money Reaches Underserved Small Businesses
April 26, 2020

Agriculture Committee: Costa Pushes USDA on Inspector Safety
April 24, 2020

Judiciary Committee: Nadler, Cohen Seek Answers from DOJ on President Trump's Use of Emergency Powers During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 24, 2020

Judiciary Committee Members Seek Answers from ATF Regarding the Surge of Ghost Guns During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 24, 2020

Ways and Means and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Neal, DeFazio Urge Trump Administration to Support Motorcoach Industry Amid COVID-19 Crisis
April 24, 2020

Agriculture Committee: Chairman Peterson Urges Pence, Coronavirus Task Force to Address Challenge facing Hog Farmers
April 23, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Chairs DeFazio and Titus Press GSA for Answers Amid Reports Trump’s DC Hotel is Seeking Rent Relief from Federal Taxpayers
April 23, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee Leaders: Halting WHO Funding is Dangerous, Irresponsible and Undermines the Pandemic Response Around the World
April 23, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Pallone Calls for Inspector General Investigation into Circumstances Surrounding Dr. Bright’s Reassignment
April 23, 2020

Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats to Trump: Resume Funding to WHO
April 23, 2020

Foreign Affairs Committee: Top Lawmakers Call for Action to Combat COVID-19 in Rohingya Refugee Camps
April 23, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson Writes CISA on Cybersecurity Implications of Increased Telework
April 23, 2020

Small Business Committee: Velázquez and Senator Warren Call on IGs to Open Investigation into Paycheck Protection Program
April 23, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: On Earth Day, Oversight Democrats Seek Answers on EPA’s Decision to Stop Enforcing Environmental Laws Amid Public Health Crisis
April 22, 2020

Education and Labor Committee Democrats To USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards
April 22, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Chair DeFazio and Sen. Peters Urge the President to Help States, Tribes and Others By Waiving FEMA Cost-Share
April 22, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson Writes CISA & Election Assistance Commission on Need for Safe, Secure, Auditable Elections
April 22, 2020

Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Takano Calls for Tax Fix, Full Automatic COVID-19 Stimulus Checks for Vulnerable Veteran Families
April 22, 2020

DeFazio, Peters Urge Trump Administration to Waive Cost-Sharing Requirements for States Battling Coronavirus
April 22, 2020

Energy and Commerce and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Leaders Demand Changes to EPA’s Policy Relaxing Enforcement During Coronavirus Pandemic
April 21, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: McEachin, Grijalva Letter Urges HHS to Address Disparities in COVID-19 Outcomes for Environmental Justice Communities
April 21, 2020

Education and Labor Committee: Letter To Administrator Verma Regarding Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
April 20, 2020

E&C Committee Leaders Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Acquire and Distribute COVID-19 Medical Supplies
Apr 20, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Pallone Calls on White House Task Force to Develop National Coronavirus Testing Strategy
Apr 20, 2020

Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Call on VA to Postpone Changes to Disability Claims Process
April 20, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Pallone, Maloney and Murray Urge Secretary Azar to Lift Restrictions on the Use of Fetal Tissue in COVID-19 Research
Apr 17, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson Writes HHS and FEMA Regarding Nursing Home Medical Supplies and Equipment
04/17/20

Energy and Commerce Committee: Pallone, Maloney and Murray Urge Secretary Azar to Lift Restrictions on the Use of Fetal Tissue in COVID-19 Research
April 17, 2020

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Neal: “The Rampant Spread of COVID-19 Across Nursing Homes Has Emerged As A Human Rights Issue
April 17, 2020

Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Water Urges Fed to Address Concerns Regarding COVID-19 Programs and Facilities Needed to Support Small Businesses and the Economy
April 16, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson, Chairwoman Torres Small Write DHS on its Continuity of Operations Planning
April 16, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Payne and Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Democrats Write FEMA on its Workforce Plans for COVID-19 and Other Disasters
April 16, 2020

Veterans’ Affairs Committee:

Chairman Takano to White House Coronavirus Task Force: “Allow VA to cooperate with Congress”
April 16, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Pallone Urges Verma to Immediately Release CMS Data on Health Disparities Among COVID-19 Patients
April 15, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson Writes CISA on Lobbying Efforts for Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
April 15, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Krishnamoorthi Seeks Documents on Ventilators Meant to Supply Federal Stockpile
April 15, 2020

Small Business Committee: Velázquez and Committee Members Letter to Treasury and Federal Reserve on Aiding Small Businesses
April 15, 2020

Pallone and DeGette Call on Azar to Protect Independence of HHS Office of Inspector General
Apr 14, 2020

Agriculture Committee Chairman Peterson: USDA Should Up Commodity Purchases to Help Farmers, Foodbanks
April 14, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson Writes Twitter on Coronavirus Misinformation April 14, 2020

House & Senate Judiciary Lawmakers Seek Information on USPTO Operations Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
April 14, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Congressman Lowenthal, 70 Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept To Pause All Public Comment Period Deadlines During National Emergency
April 14, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Chairs Maloney and Lynch Urge Trump to Immediately Restore Funding to World Health Organization Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
April 14, 2020

Oversight and Financial Services Committee Chairs Seek Briefing on FDIC’s Readiness for Financial Crisis During Pandemic
April 14, 2020

Education and Labor, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce Committees: Democratic Health Leaders Call On Trump Administration To Help Millions Affected By COVID-19 Access Health Coverage
April 13, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson Writes GAO Regarding Coronavirus Oversight Request April 13, 2020

Engel, Thompson, Nadler Statement on Trump Administration’s Suspension of Asylum Processing
April 10, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson Letter to DHS on its Handling of the Disembarkation of Cruise Ships
April 10, 2020

House Judiciary Committee: Nadler & Bass Demand Answers, Public Briefings from DOJ on Handling COVID-19 in Federal Prisons & CARES Act Implementation as Infections and Deaths Rise in the System
April 10, 2020

House Armed Services Committee: Smith, Pallone, & Thompson Urge President Trump to Coordinate Production and Acquisition of COVID-19 Response Supplies
April 9, 2020

Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Waters and Brown Call on Administration Officials to Step Up Efforts to Implement Defense Production Act
April 9, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson and Rice Demand CBP Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Border
April 9, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Reps. Vela and Thompson Letter to DHS & CBP on CBP Officer Protection
April 9, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson Letter to DHS & CBP Asking to Reinstate Leave for CBP Officers During Coronavirus
April 9, 2020

Small Business Committee: Velázquez Letter to FDA on Unnecessary Requirements Around Hand Sanitizer Production
April 9, 2020

Financial Services Committee Democrats Call on Regulators to Suspend CRA and Other Rulemakings Unrelated to COVID-19
April 8, 2020

Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Engel & Ranking Member McCaul Urge Airlines to Work with State Department to Help Bring Americans Home
April 8, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: New Document Shows Inadequate Distribution of Personal Protective Equipment and Critical Medical Supplies to States
April 8, 2020

Small Business Committee: Velázquez and Chu Letter to SBA on Language Services Implementation
April 8, 2020

Budget Committee: Chairman Yarmuth Seeks White House Commitment that CARES Act Will Be Lawfully Implemented and Deliver Promised Relief to the American People
April 7, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairs Thompson and Maloney Write FEMA on Coronavirus Response Supply Chain Issues
April 7, 2020

Judiciary Committee: Nadler & Lofgren Renew Call on ICE to Protect Migrants & Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 7, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Chairs Maloney and Raskin Call on DHS to Release Non-Violent Migrant Detainees to Prevent Coronavirus Outbreak in Detention Facilities
April 7, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Subcommittee on National Security Requests Information about Ventilators and PPE For Defense Department Personnel
April 7, 2020

Small Business Committee: Velázquez Letter to Mnuchin and Carranza on Implementation of CARES Act
April 7, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Following Unusual White House Meeting With Big Oil, Chair Grijalva and 15 House Democrats Urge Sec. Bernhardt to Reject Calls for Royalty Cuts
April 6, 2020

Vice Chair Beyer to Mnuchin: Small Businesses are Frustrated, Provide Clear Paycheck Protection Program Guidance
April 6, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Neal, Grassley Call on U.S. International Trade Commission to Identify Imported Goods Related to COVID-19
April 6, 2020

Education and Labor, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce Committees: Democratic Health Leaders Call On Trump Administration To Help Struggling Americans And Create Special Health Care Enrollment Period
April 3, 2020

Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Engel Calls on Trump Administration to Restrict Exports of Medical Equipment
April 3, 2020

Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Leaders Urge FTC to Take Enforcement Action Against Rampant COVID-19 Scams
Apr 3, 2020

Takano, Neal, Davis Urge Treasury and IRS to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Affairs Recipients
April 3, 2020

Ways and Means and Veterans’ Affairs Committees: Neal, Takano, Davis Urge Treasury and IRS to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Affairs Recipients
April 3, 2020

Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Waters to Mnuchin and Carranza: Paycheck Protection Program Funds Must Not Be Used to Pay Private Equity or Other Funds
April 2, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson Asks States for Assistance Tracking Medical Supply Requests and Deliveries
April 2, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: FDA Changes Blood Donation Policy After Letter from Oversight Committee
April 2, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Chairwoman Maloney Calls on Drug Companies Not to Increase Prices on Coronavirus Treatments
April 2, 2020

Science, Space, and Technology Committee: Letter to CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield Regarding Development of New COVID-19 Testing Protocols and Kits
April 2, 2020

Small Business Committee: Velázquez Letter to Mnuchin and Carranza on Paycheck Protection Program Guidance
April 2, 2020

During COVID-19 Crisis, Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Waters Calls on Treasury and SBA to Allow All Local, Community Financial Institutions to Participate in Program to Support Small Businesses
April 1, 2020

Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Waters to Mnuchin: The Committee Will Closely Monitor Your Implementation of the CARES Act
April 1, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Transportation & Maritime Security Subcommittee Democrats Write TSA on Part-Time Health Insurance
April 1, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Chair Grijalva, Rep. Sablan Write to FEMA Chief for Assurances on Virus Response in U.S. Territories in Light of Natural Disasters, Weak Finances
April 1, 2020

House Committee Chairs Request Extension of Public Comment Periods During Coronavirus National Emergency
April 1, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Subcommittee Chairman Demands FDA Clear Market of E-Cigarettes Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
April 1, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Urge FDA to Immediately Revise Policy Banning Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Blood as Coronavirus Threatens Nation’s Supply
April 1, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Amid Shortages of Personal Protective Equipment, Chairman Neal Demands Answers from the Trump Administration
April 1, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson Writes CISA on Essential Workforce Guidance March 31, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Chair Grijalva, Rep. Haaland Lead Letter to Interior Secretary Urging Closure of Grand Canyon, Other Parks and Public Lands at Risk of Coronavirus Spread
March 31, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Chairman Neal Calls on Free File Alliance to Help Non-Filers Access CARES Act Rebates
March 31, 2020

Judiciary Committee: After Rising Numbers of Federal Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19 & First COVID-19 related Death Reported in Federal Prison, Nadler & Bass Renew Call for DOJ to Take Action
March 30, 2020

Judiciary Committee: Nadler, Feinstein, Durbin, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law to Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 30, 2020

Engel Calls for State Department Personnel Protections During COVID-19
March 27, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson, Rice Write DOJ, DHS, Army Corps to Stop Border Wall Construction and Land Acquisition
March 27, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Neal, Scott, Wyden, Murray, Sánchez Call on DeVos to Return All Amounts Garnished From Federal Tax Refunds for Entire 2020 Filing Season
March 27, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson Writes CISA on Coronavirus Related Cyber Attacks
March 26, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Chair Grijalva Letter to FEMA on Coronavirus Response in Indian Country
March 26, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson, DeFazio, Payne, Titus Urge Trump to Eliminate Cost Share for States Under Coronavirus Disaster Declarations
March 24, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson, Rose Write DHS on Reports of Extremists Seeking to Exploit Coronavirus Pandemic
March 24, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Chairs DeFazio and Titus join Chairs Thompson and Payne in letter to President Trump About FEMA Cost-Share
March 24, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Following Administration Briefing, Chair Grijalva and House Dems Call for Congressional Relief Bill to Address Desperate Health Needs in Indian Country
March 24, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Subcommittee Chair Gallego leads letter to urge the CDC to immediately transfer funding to IHS for tribes to be prepared for COVID-19
March 24, 2020

Thompson, DeFazio, Payne, Titus Urge Trump to Eliminate Cost Share for States Under Coronavirus Disaster Declarations
March 24, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson Writes DHS and HHS on Tracking Masks and Medical Supplies FEMA Is Shipping to States
March 23, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Committee Warns of Shortages of Protective Equipment and Medical Supplies
March 21, 2020

Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Waters and 29 Democrats Work to Protect Fair Housing Regulations During COVID-19 Crisis
March 20, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Subcommittee Chair Gallego leads letter to urge the CDC to immediately transfer funding to IHS for tribes to be prepared for COVID-19
March 20, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Homeland Democrats Write TSA on Coronavirus Contingency Plans for Its Workforce, Flying Public
March 20, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson and Clarke urge DOJ and EOIR to close immigration courts March 20, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Barragán Leads Letter Opposing Any Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry in Coronavirus Stimulus Package
March 20, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson, Reps. Richmond and Payne write ICE regarding coronavirus in ICE facilities
March 19, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson, Committee Democrats Write Trump to Request Federal Government Take Specific, Swift Action on Coronavirus
March 19, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Oversight Committee Seeks Administration’s Plan for Coronavirus Testing Amid Widespread Rationing
March 19, 2020

Ways and Means Leaders Urge Social Security Administration to Safeguard Health and Minimize Disruptions Amid Coronavirus Crisis
March 19, 2020

Judiciary Committee: Chairman Nadler Calls on DOJ, EOIR to Suspend Immigration Court Hearings During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 18, 2020

Judiciary Committee: Chairman Nadler, Congressmen Neguse, Cicilline & Sensenbrenner Urge Federal Action on Price Gouging Amidst COVID-19
March 18, 2020

Natural Resources Committee Chair Grijalva Pushes for Clarity on Federal Coronavirus Response in Indian Country – Asks for Documentation of Testing Equipment at Tribal Centers
March 18, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Subcommittee Seeks Documents and Interviews With Insurance Companies Cancelling Travel Policies in Wake of Coronavirus
March 18, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Chairs DeFazio and Titus urge EDA to help businesses under the Public Works and Economic Development Act
March 18, 2020

Veterans’ Affairs Committee: Takano, Roe Press VA for Answers on Coronavirus Response
March 18, 2020

Energy and Commerce Committee: Pallone, Nadler, Schakowsky & Cicilline Call on FTC to Protect Americans from Price Gouging During COVID-19 Health Crisis
Mar 17, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson Writes Secret Service for Campaign and Convention Coronavirus Contingency Plans
Mar 17, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Chair DeFazio joins Chairs Thompson and Correa calling on DHS to Delay Implementation of REAL ID Requirements in Light of COVID 19
March 16, 2020

Judiciary Committee: Chairman Nadler Calls on ICE to Protect Migrants & Staff in Detention Facilities Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
March 13, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Thompson Writes DHS, HHS, CDC on Rationale, Implementation Plan for Trump’s Travel Ban After Contradictory Statements
March 12, 2020

Judiciary Committee: Chairman Nadler Asks DOJ About BOP & U.S. Marshals Service Response to Coronavirus & Seeks Answers Regarding Health & Safety of Those in Federal Prisons
March 12, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Price, Serrano, Maloney, Raskin Press for Answers on Impact of COVID-19 on 2020 Census
March 12, 2020

Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Waters Leads Letters Calling on Regulators and Financial Institutions to Protect Americans and the Financial System from Impact of Coronavirus
March 11, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Maloney and Raskin Seek Docs from ICE and CBP on Coronavirus Procedures for Detainees
March 11, 2020

Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Leaders Request FDA Briefing on Coronavirus’ Impact on Drug and Medical Supplies
March 10, 2020

Ways and Means Democrats Request IRS Provide Update On Coronavirus Impact on Filing Season
March 10, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Neal Raises Concerns Regarding Junk Insurance Plans’ Deficient Coverage Furthering Coronavirus Spread
March 6, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Neal, Wyden Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Nursing Home Safety Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
March 5, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Neal, Wyden Urge SSA Commissioner to Reverse Telework Cutbacks Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
March 4, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Neal and DelBene Demand Answers from CMS Regarding Nursing Homes’ Coronavirus Preparedness and Response
March 3, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, Lynch, and Connolly Seek Information on Coronavirus Testing and Diagnoses Procedures, Patient Costs
March 3, 2020

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Chair DeFazio and Chair Larsen send letter to DOT Secretary Chao About The Lack of a Coordination Plan for Airline Travel During a Health Crisis Despite a 2015 GAO recommendation
February 26, 2020

Committee on Homeland Security: Chairman Thompson, Committee Leaders Request Information on DHS Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
January 28, 2020

Committee Reports:

Joint Economic Committee: Cutting off Additional Unemployment Benefits While Millions are Unemployed Would be a Human and Economic Catastrophe

Jun 04, 2020

Natural Resources Committee: Provisions in the Heroes Act
May 15, 2020

Budget Committee: Committee Report Emphasizes Need for Targeted COVID-19 Relief – Not Capital Gains and Payroll Tax Cuts
May 14, 2020

Judiciary Committee: Summary of Work of the Judiciary Committee on the Heroes Act
May 12, 2020

Agriculture Committee: Heroes Act Agriculture Provisions
May 12, 2020

Appropriations Committee: One-Pager on the Heroes Act
May 12, 2020

Education & Labor Committee: Heroes Act Health Fact Sheet
May 12, 2020

Education & Labor Committee: Heroes Act Labor Fact Sheet
May 12, 2020

Education & Labor Committee: Heroes Act Education Fact Sheet
May 12, 2020

Small Business Committee: Fact Sheet on the Heroes Act
May 12, 2020

Small Business Committee: Heroes Act Section Summary
May 12, 2020

Ways & Means Committee Heroes Act Summary and FAQ on Continued Assistance to Unemployed Workers
May 12, 2020

Ways & Means Committee Heroes Act Summary and FAQ on Family Care for Essential Workers
May 12, 2020

Ways & Means Committee Heroes Act Summary and FAQ on Emergency Assistance for Disadvantaged Individuals, Families and Children
May 12, 2020

Ways & Means Committee Heroes Act Summary on Retirement Provisions
May 12, 2020

Ways & Means Committee Heroes Act Summary on Health Provisions
May 12, 2020

Budget Committee: Committee Report Underscores COVID-19 Response Must Focus on Fighting & Recovering from Pandemic
May 1, 2020

Joint Economic Committee Democratic Report Argues That New Coronavirus Legislation Should Tie Economic Support to Economic Conditions
April 28, 2020

House Budget Committee Stresses Importance of Strong Federal, State, and Local Partnership in COVID-19 Response
April 27, 2020

Joint Economic Committee Democratic Report New Report Explains Why Black, Latino, Low-Income Communities are Disproportionately Impacted by the Coronavirus
April 24, 2020

Small Business Committee: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act Topline Summary
April 23, 2020

House Budget Committee Examines Tying Extension of COVID-19 Relief to Economic Conditions
April 22, 2020

Oversight and Reform Committee: Chairs Maloney and Raskin Release Troubling New Report on Pregnant Women in DHS Detention
April 21, 2020

Joint Economic Committee Democratic Report Argues that Federal Aid to States, Local Governments is Crucial for Containing Coronavirus, Preventing Economic Disaster
April 3, 2020

Financial Services Committee: Frequently Asked Questions about the Federal Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
April 1, 2020

Rules Committee: Report Examining Voting Options During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 23, 2020

House Appropriations Committee: State, Local and Nonprofit Funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
March 27, 2020

House Appropriations Committee: House Democrats Secure Investment for Tribes in CARES Act
March 27, 2020

Small Business Committee: Small Business Guide to CARES Act
March 27, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Tax-Related Provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 16, 2020

Ways and Means Committee: Unemployment Compensation Provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 16, 2020

Small Business Committee: Small Business Provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 14, 2020

House Appropriations Committee: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 11, 2020

House Appropriations Committee: The $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Supplemental
March 4, 2020