Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield testified on the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak as well as President Trump's 2021 budget request for the agency. Dr. Redfield answered lawmakers' questions about the nature of the virus and how the CDC was working with other federal agencies and international partners to help prevent and mitigate the outbreak.
Senate Democrats tried to bring up a coronavirus bill requiring all employers to provide paid-sick leave. Senate health & labor committee Chair Lamar Alexander blocked the bill from coming to the floor.
Senators Booker and Markey spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the spread of the coronavirus. Senator Booker expressed concerns about those without insurance and family leave time. Senator Markey wants President Trump to declare a state of emergency under the Stafford Act.
Senator Blackburn spoke on the Senate floor about the first case of the coronavirus in Tennessee. She also spoke about pharmaceutical companies in China and how it could impact the spread of the virus.
The Senate will resume debate on the nomination of James Danly to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2023. He currently serves as FERC's general counsel.
Democratic Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), Kamala Harris (CA) and Cory Booker (NJ) held a news conference to push for paid sick leave in any legislation responding to the coronavirus outbreak.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the Senate floor criticizing the Trump administration on the response to the Coronavirus pandemic. He talked about the need for more testing kits and House lawmakers work on a Coronavirus Economic Aid package.
Earlier today, Senate Democratic Leaders Chuck Schumer and Patty Murray and Republican Member Deb Fischer came to the floor to discuss the Coronavirus response. They offered legislation to combat the virus, but the measures were objected to by opposing sides.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke on the response to coronavirus at an event in Burlington, Vermont. Senator Sanders spoke about the need to unify as a country in the midst of a pandemic, and detailed how best to combat the virus, including relying on scientific evidence, providing universal paid leave for workers, and protecting the most vulnerable communities.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke on coronavirus (COVID-19) at an event in Wilmington, DE. Former Vice President Biden introduced his coronavirus pandemic response plan and highlighted many of its details. He emphasized the importance of placing public health officials in charge of the response and leading with science. He later added that President Trump was welcome to adopt his plan.
U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro testified before the Senate Budget Committee on the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) annual report on the nation's fiscal health. During the hearing, they discussed steps Congress can take to ensure transparency in government spending, the growing debt and deficit, and the use of apportionment spending by the executive branch and how it impacts the power of the purse that Congress controls. They also discussed the need to budget for emergency preparedness, so when health emergencies happen, such as the coronavirus outbreak, federal agencies dealing with emergency response do not have to wait for congressional spending resolutions for funding.
The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee held a hearing on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the small business supply chain. The witnesses explained the drug supply chain reliance on China, the economic impact on small businesses and what these businesses need to stay afloat through the coronavirus outbreak.
Democratic Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), Kamala Harris (CA) and Cory Booker (NJ) held a news conference to push for paid sick leave in any legislation responding to the coronavirus outbreak.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the Senate floor criticizing the Trump administration on the response to the Coronavirus pandemic. He talked about the need for more testing kits and House lawmakers work on a Coronavirus Economic Aid package.
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf testified before the House Financial Services committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses. Members of Congress questioned Mr. Scharf ability to move Wells Fargo forward and regain consumer trust as well as the banks preparedness to handle the coronavirus. This is part one before they recessed.
U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro testified before the Senate Budget Committee on the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) annual report on the nation's fiscal health. During the hearing, they discussed steps Congress can take to ensure transparency in government spending, the growing debt and deficit, and the use of apportionment spending by the executive branch and how it impacts the power of the purse that Congress controls. They also discussed the need to budget for emergency preparedness, so when health emergencies happen, such as the coronavirus outbreak, federal agencies dealing with emergency response do not have to wait for congressional spending resolutions for funding.
The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee held a hearing on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the small business supply chain. The witnesses explained the drug supply chain reliance on China, the economic impact on small businesses and what these businesses need to stay afloat through the coronavirus outbreak.
Democratic Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), Kamala Harris (CA) and Cory Booker (NJ) held a news conference to push for paid sick leave in any legislation responding to the coronavirus outbreak.
Earlier today, Senate Democratic Leaders Chuck Schumer and Patty Murray and Republican Member Deb Fischer came to the floor to discuss the Coronavirus response. They offered legislation to combat the virus, but the measures were objected to by opposing sides.
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf testified before the House Financial Services committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses. Members of Congress questioned Mr. Scharf ability to move Wells Fargo forward and regain consumer trust as well as the banks preparedness to handle the coronavirus. This is part one before they recessed.
