Resources for Illinoisans During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This page will be updated continuously to reflect the most recent information. This page was last updated on August 26, 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily changed life as we know it in Illinois, across the country and around the world. Since the COVID-19 public health crisis began, Senator Duckworth has led with a wide range of actions to support middle-class working Americans and help our nation better respond to the pandemic, including supporting the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which makes important progress to help Americans address and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you need information about the virus or assistance from economic hardship during this time, here are some resources that may help.
For all Illinois residents: If you feel sick or believe you may have COVID-19, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. Stay home and away from others. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is also available to answer general questions at 1-800-889-3931 or online here. IDPH also provides an updated list of testing sites throughout Illinois here. All COVID-19 related updates from the State can be found here. This includes IDPH’s latest news releases, video archives of Governor Pritzker’s daily press conferences and maps of where cases have been reported across the state.
For struggling small business owners: Click here to learn more about the resources available to small business owners.
For Illinoisans who have been laid off or are unemployed: Click here to apply for unemployment insurance. More information on COVID-19 related unemployment benefits are available here.
Most Illinoisans will receive a one-time direct economic impact payment of up to $1,200 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that Senator Duckworth voted to pass. Parents may also receive an additional $500 for each child. Learn more about these payments and eligibility here. Duckworth also recently introduced legislation to ensure more new parents quickly receive the additional $500 per child without having to wait until 2021.
To disinfect your home: Keeping surfaces in the home clean and disinfected is an important protection against COVID-19. The CDC recommends that you:
- Clean surfaces using soap and water. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces, including tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks
- After cleaning, use a household disinfectant. Many products recommend keeping the surface wet for a period of time and making sure there is proper ventilation
- Disinfecting solutions can also be made from diluted household bleach or 70% or more alcohol solutions
Click here to learn more about best practices on cleaning and disinfecting your home
For Illinois residents currently abroad: Senator Duckworth’s office can be reached at the following international toll-free number: at 800-744-17441.
For Veterans: If you believe you may have COVID-19, use VA’s MyHealthEVet to send your provider a secure message and schedule a telehealth appointment. Veterans and their caregivers can also talk to a nurse by calling the Nurse Advice Line at 888-598-7793.
For Illinoisans experiencing homelessness: The Illinois Department of Human Services has resources to help here. For Veterans, call 877-424-3838 for 24/7 access VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Vets. For Chicago residents, call 311.
If you are experiencing food insecurity: Please visit Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) website or call 1-800-843-6154 for information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), more commonly known as food stamps, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) and other food assistance. For information about summer meals for children please click here or to find your local food bank please click here.
For people with disabilities: Access Living has assembled a resource guide for COVID-19, available here.
This is a difficult time for everyone, and it's understandable that Americans might feel stressed and anxious right now. If you or your children are coping with these feelings right now, CDC has helpful resources, available here.
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December 22, 2020
Duckworth Urges Incoming Biden Administration to Cover Costs of National Guard Troops Activated to Respond to COVID-19
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December 22, 2020
Duckworth Touts Provisions and Initiatives Included in Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Deal and Omnibus Agreement
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December 21, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency Relief Deal, Funding Agreement
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December 21, 2020
Duckworth, Underwood, García, Kelly Receive COVID-19 Vaccine, Encourage Communities of Color to Receive the Vaccine When it is Available
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December 21, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Statement On Omnibus Provision Protecting Food Access For 8,000 Illinois Supportive Living Facility Residents
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December 18, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $9 Million To Support COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In Illinois
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December 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bill to Allow Illinois Senior Living Facility Residents to Continue Receiving Nutritious Meals
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December 17, 2020
Duckworth Discusses COVID-19 Relief with Central Illinois Mayors
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December 16, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Demand Testing At FCI Pekin Following Significant COVID-19 Outbreak
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December 16, 2020
Duckworth Discusses Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Virtual Roundtable with Latinx Community Leaders
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December 16, 2020
Democrats Press Trump Administration On Decision Not to Pre-Order More Doses of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Need for Transparent Plan Going Forward
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December 16, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $15 Million For Illinois Community Health Centers
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December 16, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fix Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Overpayment Issue for Working Families
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December 11, 2020
Duckworth Leads Senators in Requesting Future Legislative Packages Address Potentially Devastating Cuts to Hospital-Based Nursing Schools
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December 11, 2020
Duckworth Hosts Virtual Roundtable on COVID-19 Impact and Recovery with Southern Illinois Health Departments
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December 11, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Hokanson About National Guard Operations, COVID-19 Response
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December 11, 2020
Duckworth Discusses Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Virtual Roundtable with Black Community Leaders
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December 11, 2020
Duckworth Hosts Virtual Town Hall with Illinois Restaurant Industry Leaders
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December 10, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Call for Increased Funding for the Education Workforce Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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December 08, 2020
Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay
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December 03, 2020
Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
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December 03, 2020
Duckworth Discusses COVID-19 Relief Efforts with Chicago Federation of Musicians
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December 01, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues In Requesting Extension of Pandemic Unemployment Programs Set To Expire During Holiday Season
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November 24, 2020
Duckworth Joins Booker, 15 Democratic Senators in Urging Robust Funding for State and Local Governments to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine
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November 18, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Opposing USDA Effort To End Food Stamp Program At Illinois Senior Living Facilities
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November 17, 2020
Duckworth, Hirono, Senate Democrats Call for Trump Administration to Support Nationwide Capacity for Shipping, Handling and Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines Requiring Ultra-Cold Storage
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November 01, 2020
On First Day of ACA Open Enrollment Period, Duckworth, Durbin Encourage Illinoisans To Sign Up For Health Insurance Plans
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October 29, 2020
Duckworth Discusses COVID-19 Relief Efforts with Chicago Independent Venue League
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October 27, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos, Illinois Delegation Members Urge Fema To Expedite Public Assistance Reimbursements For COVID-19 Expenses
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October 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Cardin, Shaheen, Schumer, Coons & Colleagues in Introducing COVID-19 Relief Bill to Support Small Businesses
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October 22, 2020
Duckworth Highlights Impact of COVID-19 on Amtrak Employees After Senate Republicans’ Refusal to Address Transportation Workforce Needs
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October 21, 2020
Duckworth Votes No on the Republican “Skinny” COVID-19 Relief Proposal
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October 08, 2020
Duckworth Discusses COVID-19 Impact on Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Members
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October 02, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues In Calling For Investigation Into Political Interference With Coronavirus Information
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October 01, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Cosponsor Legislation To Build Core Public Health Infrastructure Needed To Save Lives, Fight Threats Like COVID-19
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September 30, 2020
Duckworth, Murkowski Urge Senate Leadership to Include Head Start Funding in Next COVID Relief Package
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September 28, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $8 Million For COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness In Illinois
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September 25, 2020
Duckworth Holds Virtual Fireside Chat on Racial and Ethnic Wealth Gap, 30th ADA Anniversary and COVID-19 Recovery with Chicago Community Trust
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September 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Call On Republicans to Stand for Science and Support Bill to Stop Political Interference in COVID-19 Response
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September 21, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Colleagues in Demanding Urgent Action by FCC to Connect Students to Online Learning
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September 11, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Northwest Illinois Mayors on COVID-19 Recovery
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September 10, 2020
Duckworth Statement after Voting No on the Republican “Skinny” COVID-19 Relief Proposal
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September 03, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Casten, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging HHS To Expand Use Of University of Illinois’s COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing Initiative
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August 31, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $11 Million For Community Health Centers Throughout Illinois
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August 28, 2020
Duckworth Writes to USDA Urging Reversal of School Meal Decision that Will Add Significant Burdens to Already Strained School Districts in the Middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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August 28, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration’s Constant, Dangerous Political Interference in COVID-19 Response
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August 28, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Leahy in Announcing New Bill to Restore National Guard Coronavirus Funding at 100 Percent
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August 28, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $3 Million in FEMA Reimbursement Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response in Illinois
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August 27, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues To Call On FCC To Bolster Lifeline Program To Keep Students Connected As The School Year Begins
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August 26, 2020
Duckworth Blasts USDA Student Meal Decision that Will Add Significant Burdens to Already Strained School Districts in the Middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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August 24, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Kankakee Mayor about COVID-19 Recovery
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August 24, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Peoria Mayor, City Manager on COVID-19 Recovery
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August 13, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Leahy In Pressing White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard’s COVID-19 Response
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August 11, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with John A. Logan President About COVID-19’s Impact on the College
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August 06, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Smith, Warren to Help Secure Child Care Relief in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package
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August 05, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $7 Million for Rental Assistance in Illinois
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August 05, 2020
Duckworth Condemns GOP Attacks on Disability Community in Republican COVID-19 Proposal
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August 03, 2020
Congressional Leaders on Environmental Justice Issues Respond to Republican COVID-19 Proposal that Ignores the Needs of Communities of Color During this Crisis
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July 29, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Discuss COVID-19 Response With Senior Living Facility Representatives
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July 27, 2020
Duckworth Responds to the Republican COVID-19 Proposal
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July 27, 2020
Duckworth Blasts Republican Assault on Disability Community in GOP’s COVID-19 Proposal
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July 24, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Delegation Discuss COVID-19 With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot
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July 23, 2020
Duckworth Discusses Barriers Faced by Minority-Owned Businesses, Highlights Need to do more to Ensure Equal Access to Capital Especially during COVID-19 Pandemic
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July 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Senator Casey & Senate Colleagues in Urging Significant New, Flexible Funding for State and Local Governments
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July 21, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $739 Million In Hospital Funding for COVID-19 Care In Illinois
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July 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Senate Dems Press Trump Admin to Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting
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July 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Support Bias and Anti-Racism Trainining in COVID-19 Response
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July 17, 2020
Duckworth Discusses COVID-19 Impact with Metro East Small Business Owners
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July 09, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Call for $32 Billion In Transit Funding In Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package
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July 02, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bill To Implement And Expand Online SNAP Purchasing Nationwide
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July 02, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Schumer And Wyden To Introduce New Legislation To Extend Expanded Unemployment Insurance & Require Program Continue Providing Benefits Until Economic Conditions Improve
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July 02, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with SEIU Healthcare Leaders About COVID-19 Impact at VA Facilities
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June 30, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce NDAA Amendment To Increase National Production of Testing Supplies And PPE As COVID-19 Cases Rise
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June 26, 2020
Duckworth Joins Reps. Garcia and Schakowsky As They Lead IL Delegation In Urging Trump to Continue Funding COVID-19 Testing Sites
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June 18, 2020
Duckworth Demands Answers from EPA on Rollback of Pollution Protections During COVID-19 Pandemic
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June 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bill to Give Americans the Freedom to Purchase Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
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June 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Join Protect Our Care to Raise Alarm over Glaring Racial Disparities in Trump Administration’s Handling of COVID-19 Crisis
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June 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly, Foster Discuss COVID-19 Response with Illinois Hospitals
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June 16, 2020
Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Dramatically Expand National Service in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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June 15, 2020
Duckworth and Durbin Join Peters, McSally, Colleagues in Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding for Programs Protecting Pets & Survivors of Domestic Violence in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
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June 12, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues In Pressing For Expanded Access To Affordable Health Care In Any Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Bill
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June 11, 2020
Duckworth, Senators Call on Administration to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
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June 10, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin to Senate Leaders: Protect Health, Safety And Financial Security of Illinois's Essential Workers in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
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June 09, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $2 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Manufacturing in Illinois
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June 08, 2020
Duckworth Joins Colleagues to Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis
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June 04, 2020
Duckworth, Co-Chair of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, Condemns President Trump’s Move to Waive Public Health Laws Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, National Unrest Due to Racial Injustice
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June 03, 2020
Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care during Coronavirus Pandemic
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June 01, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Call on DHS & HHS Inspectors General to Investigate COVID-19 Health Concerns at Pulaski County Detention Center
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May 29, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Discuss Federal COVID-19 Response in Illinois Virtual Town Hall
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May 28, 2020
Following Public Shaming from Duckworth and Others, Trump Administration Finally Extends Title 32 Authority & Guarantees Additional Benefits for National Guard Troops Responding to COVID-19
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May 21, 2020
Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Prevent SBA’s Flagship Small Business Loan Program from Shutting Down Passes Senate
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May 19, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin and Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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May 15, 2020
Duckworth Leads Call for Administration to Extend Full Federal Benefits to all National Guard Troops Activated During COVID-19 Pandemic
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May 15, 2020
Duckworth, Harris, Hirono Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination Caused by the COVID-19 Outbreak
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May 15, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $473 Million to increase COVID-19 Testing in Illinois
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May 14, 2020
Duckworth and Durbin Join Klobuchar, Murray and Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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May 14, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Telehealth Funding for Chicago Area Healthcare Providers
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May 13, 2020
Several Duckworth Priorities Included in House Democrats’ New COVID-19 Relief Package
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May 13, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $14 Million to Expand Behavioral Health Service, Strengthen COVID-19 Response
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May 12, 2020
Duckworth Hosts Community Health Centers Conference Call on COVID-19 Challenges
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May 12, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Markey and Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet during Coronavirus Pandemic
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May 11, 2020
Duckworth Pushes DoD to Improve Guidance on Allowing COVID-19 Survivors to Serve in Military
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May 08, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Metro East Faith Leaders About COVID-19 Response & Environmental Justice Priorities
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May 05, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Availability of Nearly $570 Million in COVID-19 Relief for K-12 Education in Illinois
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May 05, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos, Kinzinger Discuss COVID-19 Response with Illinois Hospitals
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May 04, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Harris, Colleagues Call on DOJ to Proactively Address Coronavirus-related Anti-Asian Discrimination, Hate Crimes
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May 04, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Call for $26 Billion in Next Coronavirus Relief Package to Support Research Workforce
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May 04, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Call for $26 Billion in Next Coronavirus Relief Package to Support Research Workforce
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May 04, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Hirono in Calling on DOJ to Proactively Address COVID-19-related Anti-Asian Discrimination & Hate Crimes
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May 01, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Call For Tax Credit Expansion To Help Working Families During Coronavirus Economic Downturn
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May 01, 2020
Duckworth, Colleagues Urge USDA To Target Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Relief To Local Farmers
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April 30, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Letter Urging the CFPB to Reinstate Vital HMDA Data Collection
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April 30, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Emergency Physicians from Across Illinois about the COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 30, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Illinois Legislative Black Caucus about the COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 29, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Call for $50 Billion in Childcare Relief in Next Coronavirus Package
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April 29, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Call for More Funding for Social Service Nonprofits in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
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April 29, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Call for More Funding for Social Service Nonprofits in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
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April 29, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Discuss COVID-19 Relief and Labor Protections with Illinois AFL-CIO
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April 28, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Statement on BOP's Decision to Designate Thomson Prison a 'Quarantine Location'
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April 27, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Shimkus, Bost Discuss COVID-19 Response with Southen Illinois Hospitals
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April 24, 2020
Duckworth Hosts Telephone Roundtable for Illinois Nurses
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April 24, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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April 23, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Discuss Impact of COVID-19 with Illinois Nonprofits
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April 23, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with President of SEIU Healthcare about COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 22, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Discuss COVID-19 Response in Illinois with Acting Navy Secretary and Chief of Naval Personnel
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April 22, 2020
As Workplace Infections and Deaths Rise, Duckworth, Durbin, Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Workers from COVID-19
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April 21, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Democratic Senators to Trump: ‘Make clear that the enemy is not the Asian or Asian-American community, but rather a virus that endangers us all’
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April 21, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to Provide Additional Support for Small Businesses, Hospitals and Health Care Workers
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April 21, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $4.9 Billion in State and Local COVID-19 Funding for Illinois
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April 20, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Protect Food Supply, Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis
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April 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Tour Rock Island Arsenal, Discuss Efforts to Battle COVID-19
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April 17, 2020
Duckworth Visits Chicagoland COVID-19 Response Centers
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April 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Senators Press for Robust Federal COBRA Subsidies in the Next COVID-19 Legislation
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April 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Press Join Bicameral Letter Urging Trump Administration to Ensure that Minority-Owned Small Businesses Are Not Shut Out of Paycheck Protection Program
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April 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Press USDA to Provide Financial Relief for Illinois Pork and Beef Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 16, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Urge HHS to Change Formula for CARES Act Health Provider Funding
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April 16, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Being Named to New White House Taskforce
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April 15, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $70 Million to Support Illinois Airports Amid COVID-19
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April 15, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $376 Million to Support O'Hare and Midway Airports Amid COVID-19
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April 15, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Harris in Calling to Designate April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week
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April 14, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues to USDA: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic
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April 14, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Telehealth Funding Available to Health Care Providers
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April 14, 2020
Duckworth Joins Wyden in Calling on SBA to Immediately Issue Emergency Grants to Small Businesses
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April 14, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Delegation Discuss COVID-19 Response with Chicago Mayor Lightfoot
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April 14, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Carper, Foster, Schneider Ask EPA To Improve Communication Of Public Health Risks Of EtO Emissions
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April 14, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Quad Cities Small Business Owners about CARES Act Implementation
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April 14, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration for Information on Distribution of Critical Medical Supplies
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April 14, 2020
Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation to Trump Administration: Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Cases & Deaths Are Unacceptable
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April 14, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students
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April 14, 2020
Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation To Trump Administration: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Cases & Deaths Are Unacceptable
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April 13, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Illinois Small Business Owners about CARES Act Implementation
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April 13, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Discuss DOD Coronavirus Response With Defense Secretary Esper
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April 13, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 13, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Ensure Workers Receive Unemployment Benefits
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April 10, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Urge Senate Leadership to Provide Funding to Local Governments Serving Small Communities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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April 10, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $1.2 Billion in CARES Act Funding for Illinois Hospitals & Health Providers
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April 10, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response in Illinois with Army Secretary McCarthy
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April 10, 2020
Duckworth Joins Blumenthal in Calling on OSHA to Provide and Enforce Safety Standards for All Essential Businesses & Workers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 10, 2020
Duckworth Discusses COVID-19 Pandemic Response with Metro East Leaders
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April 10, 2020
Duckworth Joins Warren, Hirono and Colleagues to Call for Federal Agencies to Address Coronavirus-Related Racist and Xenophobic Attacks Against Asian Americans
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April 09, 2020
Duckworth Responds to Republican Stunt to Delay Additional COVID Relief Funding for Small Businesses
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April 09, 2020
Duckworth to Trump Administration: Fix Implementation Issues with SBA Loans Immediately
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April 09, 2020
Duckworth Joins Hassan, Colleagues to Call for Action to Prevent Counterfeiting, Price Gouging of Medical Supplies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 09, 2020
Duckworth Asks Mnuchin to Provide Maximum Relief Funding to State, County and Local Governments
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April 09, 2020
During the COVID-19 Crisis, Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $1 Million for Housing Relief in Illinois
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April 08, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Discuss COVID-19 Response With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot
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April 08, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Grassley, Ernst Call on USDA to Allocate Funds to Biofuel Industry During COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 08, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Call for Expanding Coronavirus Testing Capability by Providing Flexibility to Testing Laboratories
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April 08, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $52 Million in Federal Funding to Help Illinois Health Centers Respond to COVID-19
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April 08, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Write to Mnuchin about Failed Relief Application Process for Aviation Industry Workers
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April 08, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues to HHS: Reopen the ACA Marketplace, Allow More Americans To Get Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 07, 2020
Duckworth Slams Trump for Removing Inspector General Tasked with Overseeing COVID-19 Funds
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April 07, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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April 07, 2020
Duckworth Joins Cardin and Colleagues to Urge Trump Administration to Reserve a Portion of Paycheck Protection Program Funding for Underserved Borrowers
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April 07, 2020
Duckworth Calls for the Resignation of Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly
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April 07, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Additional $8 Million In Federal Funding To Support COVID-19 Response In Illinois
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April 07, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen in Writing Bipartisan Letters in Support of Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Volunteers
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April 05, 2020
Duckworth Statement on Trump’s Firing of Widely Respected Inspector General Michael Atkinson
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April 04, 2020
Duckworth to Pence: Immediately Use Defense Production Act Authority to Effectively Coordinate Distribution of Medical Supplies
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April 04, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA to Ensure Continuity of Food Supply by Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 03, 2020
Duckworth Leads Call For Investigation into Suspicious Deletion of Online Information on the Strategic National Stockpile
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April 03, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $1.6 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Bill Funding for Illinois Transit
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April 03, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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April 03, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $147 Million to Support Community Services in Illinois as Part of COVID-19 Relief Package
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April 03, 2020
Duckworth to VA Secretary Wilkie: Cover Costs of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for Veterans Living and Travelling Abroad
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April 03, 2020
Duckworth Urges Administration to Continue Covering All Costs of National Guard Troops Activation
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April 02, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Organizations Serving Vulnerable Illinoisans about COVID-19 Response
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April 02, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Illinois Farm Bureau President about COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 01, 2020
Duckworth and Durbin Join Hassan, Brown and Colleagues in Calling for Social Security Recipients to Get Direct Cash Assistance Without Having to File Tax Return
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March 31, 2020
Duckworth Hosts Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19
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March 30, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Discuss COVID-19 Response With Rock Island Arsenal
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March 28, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Health Providers across Illinois to Discuss COVID-19 Response
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March 27, 2020
Duckworth-supported Bill to Relieve Small Business Loan Payments Included in Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Compromise
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March 26, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Outline Illinois Priorities Included in Senate-Passed Bipartisan Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Bill
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March 26, 2020
Duckworth Speaks with Illinois Nurses Association and Illinois Hospital and Health Association Leaders about COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 25, 2020
Duckworth: Despite Significant Flaws, COVID-19 Compromise Makes Important Progress to Help America Address and Recover from Pandemic
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March 25, 2020
Duckworth PSA: We, the People, Are Responsible for Stopping the Spread of COVID-19 in Illinois
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March 25, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $3.6 Million in Federal Funding to Help Illinois Health Centers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 24, 2020
Duckworth Discusses Food Insecurity & COVID-19 Pandemic with Greater Chicago Food Depository Executive Director
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March 24, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce CMS Approval of Illinois’ Request to Expand Health Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 23, 2020
Duckworth Discusses COVID-19’s Impact on the Food Supply Chain & Efforts to Ramp Up Personal Protective Equipment Production with Illinois Manufacturer’s Association President
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March 23, 2020
On 10th Anniversary of Landmark Law & As COVID-19 Crisis Worsens, Duckworth Reiterates Call for Trump Administration to Stop Sabotaging of Affordable Care Act
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March 23, 2020
Duckworth & Durbin Join Bennet in Calling for Increased Funding for Schools and Education Support Professionals Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 23, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Press CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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March 23, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Discuss Coronavirus Impact With Illinois Municipal League & Mayors
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March 23, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Bipartisan Call For FEMA To Waive State And Local Match On COVID-19 Assistance
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March 23, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join 165 Members Of Congress In Calling For Billions In Community Health Center Funding To Tackle Coronavirus Pandemic
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March 23, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Colleagues Urge Congressional Negotiators To Cancel Student Loan Payments And Debt In COVID-19 Response Package
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March 23, 2020
Duckworth Discusses COVID-19 Testing with President and CEO of NorthShore University HealthSystem
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March 22, 2020
Duckworth: McConnell’s COVID-19 “Proposal” Only Helps Billionaires During National Crisis, Does Nothing for Working Families
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March 22, 2020
Bill Supported by Duckworth & Durbin to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Move Online Due to Coronavirus Signed Into Law
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March 20, 2020
Duckworth, Menendez Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community During COVID-19 Outbreak
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March 20, 2020
Duckworth Discusses Her Efforts to Protect Workers During COVID-19 Outbreak with UFCW Local 881 President
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March 20, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Discuss Coronavirus Impact on Workers with Illinois AFL-CIO
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March 20, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin to Major Health Insurers: Fully Cover Testing, Treatment for COVID-19 at No Additional Cost to Patients
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March 20, 2020
Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Support Small Businesses Struggling During COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 20, 2020
Duckworth, Hassan Urge Department of Labor to Provide Support for Workers with Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 19, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Bipartisan Group of Senators in Urging Trump Administration to Expand Access to Telehealth Services to Rural Communities During Coronavirus Outbreak
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March 19, 2020
House Passes Bill Supported by Duckworth & Durbin to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Move Online Due to Coronavirus
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March 19, 2020
Duckworth Helps Introduce $17 Billion Bill to Relieve Small Business Loan Payments for 6 Months in Wake of COVID-19
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March 18, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave Bill in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
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March 18, 2020
Duckworth Votes for the Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act in the Senate
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March 18, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Vote to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Move Online Due to Coronavirus
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March 18, 2020
Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges Small Business Administration to Approve Federal Loan Assistance for Illinois in Response to Coronavirus
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March 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Statement On First Coronavirus-Related Death In Illinois
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March 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Federal Funding for Illinois & City of Chicago Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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March 15, 2020
Duckworth: Senate Should Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Act Immediately
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March 13, 2020
Duckworth Statement on President Trump’s COVID-19 National Emergency Declaration
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March 13, 2020
Duckworth: Defense Department Should Begin Preparing National Guard and Reserve Units to Assist in the COVID-19 Outbreak
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March 12, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Press CDC on Shortage of Coronavirus Test Kit Supplies
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March 12, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Call On President Trump to Utilize FEMA's Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State and Local Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
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March 10, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Illinois State of Emergency Declaration in Response to Coronavirus
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March 05, 2020
Duckworth Confronts Officials over the Trump Administration’s Botched Response to COVID-19
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March 04, 2020
Duckworth Urges Action from SBA to Help Small Businesses Harmed by COVID-19 Outbreak
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March 02, 2020
Duckworth to HHS: Implement Policies to Dramatically Improve Diagnostic Testing Procedures, Capabilities and Capacity to Mitigate Impact of COVID-19 Infections
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February 14, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Bipartisan Call for Federal Government to Reimburse States, Cities for Coronavirus Efforts
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January 29, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Receive Update on Coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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January 28, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Press Health Department for Updates on Novel Coronavirus After a Case was Reported in Chicago
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January 24, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of Coronavirus