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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday March 29, 2020 ( 18 items )  

DPCC Cochairs Join Schakowsky, 120+ House Democrats in Urging Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Cicilline, Cartwright, Dingell, Lieu to Trump: Do Not Kick Millions of People Off of Healthcare Amid Crisis * * * On the 10th Anniversary of the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) being signed into law, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chairman David Cicilline (RI-01) and Co-Chairs Matt Cartwr  more

GAO Issues Report on Defense Nuclear Enterprise
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the defense nuclear enterprise. The report (GAO-20-296) is entitled "Systems Face Sustainment Challenges, and Actions Are Needed to Effectively Monitor Efforts to Improve the Enterprise". The report was sent to Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, chairman, Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman, Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Il  more

GAO Issues Report on DOD Needs to Strengthen Oversight, Clarify Its Role in Management of Privatized Housing
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on military housing. The report (GAO-20-281) is entitled "DOD Needs to Strengthen Oversight and Clarify Its Role in the Management of Privatized Housing". The report was sent to Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, chairman, Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Alabama, chair  more

GAO Issues Report on Navy Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the Navy shipbuilding. The report (GAO-20-2) is entitled "Increasing Focus on Sustainment Early in the Acquisition Process Could Save Billions". The report was sent to Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, chairman, and Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee on March 24, 2020. Here are excerpts of summaries associated with the report. What GAO Found: "The Navy has deli  more

Opening Statement of Ranking Member Reed at SASC Hearing on Posture of the Department of the Army
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following remarks: Our nation is in the grips of an extraordinary and unprecedented crisis due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and the spread of COVID-19. Right now our most immediate concern is ensuring the public's safety by practicing social distancing and promoting vigorous personal hygiene, while taking care of those that have tested positive for the disease. At the same time, Congress must continue to do our job, and I t  more

Rep. Cicilline: RI Congressional Delegation Announces $539K to Help RI Health Centers Fight COVID-19
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 24: U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse along with Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced $539,250 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help eight Rhode Island health centers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Health centers may immediately use the awards to address screening and testing needs, acquire medical sup  more

Rep. Langevin Applauds Bipartisan Senate COVID-19 Stimulus Agreement
WARWICK, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement: Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement on the bipartisan Senate agreement for a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus package. The package is expected to be voted on in the House later this week. "The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unparalleled disruption across our nation that has placed immense pressure on hard-working American families, small businesses, and state and   more

Rep. Langevin Legislation Clears Way for Additional Personal Protective Equipment for Frontline Workers
WARWICK, Rhode Island, March 23 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act has cleared way to provide additional personal protective equipment (PPE) to first responders and medical personnel facing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The bill, which is phase II of the Congressional response to the pandemic and was signed into law by the President on Wednesday, contains a provision based on The Health Car  more

Rep. Langevin: Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Call for Additional Foster Youth Supports in COVID-19 Response Package
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement: Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI), Don Bacon (R-NE), Karen Bass (D-CA), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released the following statement on supporting foster youth in the next COVID-19 response package: "Current and former foster youth, particularly older youth transitioning to adulthood, are at risk of suffering harsh social and economic consequences from the COVID-19 outbreak - from unemployment to homel  more

Rep. Langevin: RI Congressional Delegation Announces $539K to Help RI Health Centers Fight COVID-19
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 24: U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse along with Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced $539,250 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help eight Rhode Island health centers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Health centers may immediately use the awards to address screening and testing needs, acquire medical suppli  more

Sen. Reed Helps Reach Bipartisan $2 Trillion Emergency Coronavirus Economic Rescue Agreement
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 25: * * * - Massive coronavirus relief package includes four months expanded unemployment benefits and direct payments, $367 billion to aid small business, $150 billion for state and local governments, $130 billion for hospitals & health centers, an employee retention tax credit to incentivize businesses to keep workers on payroll during the crisis, & much more * * * In an effort to combat the   more

Sen. Reed Statement on Death of Former First Lady Virginia Chafee
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement on the passing of former Rhode Island First Lady Virginia Coates Chafee, 93, the widow of the late Governor and U.S. Senator John H. Chafee and mother of former U.S. Senator and Governor Lincoln Chafee: "Virginia Chafee was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. "As First Lady and the matriarch of the Chafee family, she was always kind and gracious a  more

Sen. Reed: Congressional Delegation Announces $539K to Help RI Health Centers Fight COVID-19
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 24: U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse along with Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced $539,250 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help eight Rhode Island health centers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Health centers may immediately use the awards to address screening and testing needs, acquire medical supplies,  more

Sen. Reed: Trump Must Use Whole of Government to Utilize Full Power of Defense Production Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 24: * * * - Top Dem on Armed Services Committee urges Trump to immediately and fully invoke and execute all Defense Production Act authorities to mobilize war-scale manufacturing effort of medical equipment * * * U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, who publicly urged President Trump to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA), says President Trump's  more

Sen. Whitehouse Applauds Revised Bipartisan Legislation to Equip Hospitals, Buoy Middle Class Amid Pandemic
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement: * * * - Bipartisan deal is significantly more worker-focused than previous Republican-led version * * * U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse this morning threw his support behind a bipartisan deal for a third coronavirus legislative package that will inject $2 trillion into the national economy and send badly needed resources to Rhode Island hospitals, and to middle class families and local government  more

Sen. Whitehouse Statement on Coronavirus Package Procedural Vote
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement after voting against proceed to a third coronavirus legislative package: "Americans are counting on Congress to act swiftly to protect workers from financial ruin and fortify our health system and other core sectors of our economy. "I voted against the Republican proposal because it did too much for corporations and not enough for our workforce and health care system. "I am still hopeful that we   more

Sen. Whitehouse: Congressional Delegation Announces $539K to Help RI Health Centers Fight COVID-19
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 24: U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse along with Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced $539,250 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help eight Rhode Island health centers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Health centers may immediately use the awards to address screening and testing needs, acquire medical   more

Sens. Whitehouse, Warren Lead Call for Chamber of Commerce to Cease Lobbying Efforts That are Endangering Public Health
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 23: * * * - New report indicates the Chamber has successfully lobbied against the President's use of the Defense Production Act to address the huge shortfall of medical equipment needed to treat COVID-19 patients * * * United States Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Tammy B  more