How the conversation moved Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
Developing stories 2 threads · 6 of 12 actions
4 members
Sep 28 Amo Led bipartisan effort urging HHS to distribute LIHEAP funds to states by November 1, 2026.Sep 28 Pappas introduced bill to increase LIHEAP funding by $1 billion for low-income heating assistance.Oct 1 Sanders urged Trump administration to increase LIHEAP funding to $7 billion for home heating assistance.Oct 2 Ryan demanded HHS distribute LIHEAP funds and co-sponsored bill to expand home energy assistance.
2 members
Oct 1 Fong (R) Senate passed bill allowing clergy to voluntarily rejoin Social Security retirement system.Oct 1 Britt (R) announced Senate passage of bipartisan bill allowing clergy to opt back into Social Security coverage.
Where they stand
Support · 6 D Ryan NY Demanded HHS distribute LIHEAP funds without delay to low-income households I Sanders VT Urged emergency appropriation increase for low-income home heating assistance R Britt AL Passed bipartisan bill allowing clergy to rejoin Social Security R Fong CA Led bill to restore clergy Social Security re-enrollment option D Kaine VA Praised passage of Claiming Age Clarity Act on Social Security D Pappas NH Introduced American Homes First Act for $1 billion LIHEAP increase
Oppose · 2 R Ernst IA Criticized millionaires collecting unemployment benefits D Gillibrand NY Demanded passage of Social Security Expansion Act to prevent 26% benefit cuts
What each party did · Democrats 8 · Republicans 4
1 Requested action 0 2 Sent letters 0 0 Statements 1 1 Criticized 0 1 Praised 0 0 Visits and events 1 1 Announced funding 0 2 Filed or pushed bills 2
By state
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Every action 12 actions · 12 releases
All types 12 Requested action 1 Sent letters 2 Statements 1 Criticized 1 Praised 1 Visits and events 1 Announced funding 1 Filed or pushed bills 4
All D R
Oct 2, 2026
Request
Statement
R Ernst IA $97.4M
Highlighted IRS data showing 10,100 millionaires collected $97.4 million in unemployment benefits in 2024.
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Visit
R Capito WV
Visited Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington to receive updates on community food assistance efforts.
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Oct 1, 2026
Funding
D Warnock GA $500K
Secured nearly $500,000 for Southwest Georgia Children's Alliance new building.
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Letter
Bill
Bill
Sep 30, 2026
Praise
D Kaine VA
Applauded Senate passage of bipartisan Social Security clarity legislation.
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Sep 29, 2026
Criticism
D Gillibrand NY
Criticized Trump administration for jeopardizing Social Security and pushed her expansion bill.
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Sep 28, 2026
Bill
Bill
D Davis NC
Introduced bill to authorize grants helping states fund childcare for first responders.
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Letter
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