(3/05/20) Hearing: The Federal Interagency Response to the Coronavirus and Preparing for Future Global Pandemics
A release from after the hearing can be found here.
(3/14/20) Statement: Johnson Statement on Coronavirus Legislation
(3/18/20) Statement: Johnson Statement on Coronavirus Bill Vote
(3/18/20) Legislation: Johnson Amendment Would Protect Workers During Coronavirus Emergency
(3/21/20) Letter: Johnson Calls on Pompeo to Assist Wisconsinites Stranded Abroad
Senator Johnson’s staff has been assisting travelers located across more than 12 countries, including Peru, Honduras and Guatemala, since the pandemic started causing travel issues. A copy of his letter to Secretary Pompeo can be found here.
(4/1/20) Op-Ed: A New York Doctor's Antidote to Fear of COVID-19
(4/3/20) Letter: Johnson Leads Wisconsin Delegation Letter Supporting Major Disaster Declaration Request
(4/10/20) Letter: Johnson Organizes Physician Letter to President Urging Action on Hydroxychloroquine
(4/16/20) Letter: Johnson Forwards Letter Urging Action on Hydroxychloroquine to President Trump
(6/1/20) Op-Ed: How to Fix the Paycheck Protection Program
(6/09/20) Hearing: Evaluating the Federal Government’s Procurement and Distribution Strategies in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
(6/24/20) Hearing: The Role of the Strategic National Stockpile in Pandemic Response
(7/1/20) Axios Event: Johnson Discusses Small Business Recovery at Axios Virtual Event
(7/21/20) Legislation: Johnson Introduces Bill to Help Businesses Restore Capital, Give Employees Stake in Business Success
(7/23/20) Op-Ed: No More Blank Checks From Congress for Coronavirus
(3/1/21) Letter: Sen. Johnson to NIH Director Collins on how the government utilizes available data to make policy decision on certain treatments and vaccines
(5/11/21) Interview: Sen. Johnson on Fox News: We Shouldn't be Shaming, Pressuring or Mandating Anybody Get This Vaccine
(5/12/21) Statement: Washington Post "Fact Check"
(5/13/21) Op-Ed: There Should Be Nothing Controversial About Making an Informed Decision
(5/19/21) Letter: Sens. Johnson, Paul, Lankford, Scott and Hawley Request Documents on CDC’s School Reopening Guidance
(5/25/21) Interview: Sen. Johnson on Fox News: We Want Honest and Complete Answers from Dr. Fauci and Dr. Collins
(5/27/21) Letter: Sens. Johnson and Scott Request Information on State Department COVID-19 Investigation
(5/27/21) Letter: Sen. Johnson Raises Questions About Dr. Fauci’s Inconsistent Statements on COVID 19's Origins
(6/4/21) Op-ed: Sen. Johnson for the Federalist: Vaccine Mandates Shouldn't be the Next COVID Policy Disaster
(6/14/21) Letter: Sen. Johnson and Colleagues Request Documents Regarding NIH's Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic
(6/15/21) Interview: Sen. Johnson on The Ingraham Angle: Health Agencies, Dr. Fauci, Dr. Collins Have A Lot of Explaining To Do
(6/28/21) Letter: Sen. Johnson, Sen. Lee to CDC Director Walensky and FDA Acting Commissioner Woodcock regarding vaccine injuries
(6/29/21) Press Conference: Sen. Johnson: “These Families Have a Very Simple Request: They Want to be Seen, Their Stories Heard. They Would Like to be Believed"
(6/29/21) Response: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Fact Check"
(7/2/21) Letters: Sen. Johnson Asks Moderna and Pfizer What Steps They’ve Taken to Assist Individuals Who Have Experienced Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination
(7/16/21) Response: Analysis of Washington Post’s hit piece
(7/20/21) Interview: ICYMI: Sen. Johnson on ‘Newsmax’: No One Should be Pressured, Coerced, or Fear Reprisal for Refusing Any Medical Treatment
(7/21/21) Interview: Sen. Johnson on Fox Business: Federal Health Agencies Need to be Transparent; American People Deserve the Truth
(7/27/21) Statement: Sen. Johnson Issues Statement On New Mask Mandate
(7/29/21) Letter: Sens. Johnson, Paul, Lankford, Scott and Hawley send letter to Senator Peters
(7/29/21) Statement: Sen. Johnson Issues Statement on President Biden’s Proposed Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
(7/30/21) Letter: Sen. Johnson Demands Biden Administration Release All Data from CDC Slides Leaked to Washington Post
(8/3/21) Interview: Sen. Johnson on Fox News: Health Agencies Have Not Been Transparent
(8/4/21) Remarks: Sen. Johnson: There is Nothing Partisan about Congress’ Ability and Responsibility to Get Information
(8/13/21) Press Release: Sen. Johnson, Lawmakers to National Institutes of Health: Lack of Response Shows a Complete Disregard for Congressional Oversight and Transparency
(11/3/2021) Press Release: Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Challenging Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
(11/4/2021) VIDEO RELEASE: Sen. Ron Johnson: What is the Rationale for the Mandates? There is No Rationale
(7/8/22) Letter Response: HHS responds to Sen. Johnson’s September 15, 2021 letter on natural immunity
(9/8/2023) Letter: Sen. Johnson to HHS Sec. Becerra: Your Lack of Transparency Reflects the Biden Administration’s Callous Attitude Toward the Vaccine Injured
(9/25/2023) Letter: Sen. Johnson Reveals Internal NIH and NIAID Records from 2017 Raising Safety Concerns at Wuhan Lab; HHS Previously Hid Records from Public
The CDC COVID Data Tracker- COVID Data Tracker | CDC
CDC COVID Vaccination page- COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC
CDC COVID Vaccine Reporting Systems and Vaccine Finder- COVID-19 Vaccine IT Overview | Vaccination Reporting | CDC
HHS COVID Vaccine page- COVID-19 Vaccines | HHS.gov
HHS COVID Testing page- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing | HHS.gov
HHS CARES Act Provider Relief Fund page- CARES Act Provider Relief Fund | HHS.gov
HHS Telehealth page- Telehealth: Delivering Care Safely During COVID-19 | HHS.gov
WI DHS COVID Vaccine page- COVID-19: Vaccine | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
WI DHS Testing page- COVID-19: Testing | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Senator Johnson spearheaded a campaign to solicit support for a letter urging President Trump to take two specific actions:
Issue a presidential directive to remove the FDA Emergency Use Authorization restriction that states hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) from the Strategic National Stockpile are only approved "for certain hospitalized patients," and to direct the FDA to include the option of early outpatient use of these medications.
Issue a presidential directive or executive order to a) prohibit governors from arbitrarily restricting hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to only hospitalized patients, and b) prohibit state medical boards and state pharmacy boards from threats of disciplinary action (now occurring in multiple states) against doctors and pharmacists legally prescribing and dispensing HCQ and CQ off-label for early treatment or prophylaxis for COVID-19 in outpatients or at-risk or exposed persons.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson forwards a letter with thousands of new signatures to President Trump, urging the president to help give patients the right to try hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in the course of their COVID-19 diagnosis.
Must read @Newsweek: This Yale professor says physicians who have been using #HCQ are truly heroic. They have done what the science shows is best for their patients, often at great personal risk. https://t.co/vRlzOeo8RP
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) July 27, 2020
Excerpt: “To me, it is obvious that we should robustly explore every possible treatment to combat this pandemic at every stage of the disease. Why has there been such resistance to low cost, off the shelf therapies that might stop the progression of COVID-19 and help keep people out of hospitals and intensive care?
“I hope today’s hearing can answer that question and provide direction on how to correct this glaring blunder that has cost far too many lives.”
Our hearing on early #COVID treatment has been grossly mischaracterized. It wasn't about #HCQ. It was about why we have completely ignored at-home treatment of COVID patients. Is that compassionate? @cov19treatments @newsmax pic.twitter.com/YbwhHQeWJH
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) December 3, 2020
Senator Johnson discussed the importance of early treatment of COVID even as vaccines begin to be distributed.
Read Press ReleaseDr. Pierre Kory (FLCCC Alliance) testifies to senate committee about I-MASK+ (writen testimony) from FLCCC Alliance.
Senator Johnson’s statement regarding the video’s removal from YouTube:
“On December 8, we held the second hearing on early at-home treatment options for COVID-19. But before this hearing even started the disinformation campaign already began. “The New York Times and other mainstream media didn't even wait for our hearing to begin before starting their attacks. It's stunning how close-minded their approach to early treatment of COVID-19 has been. […]
“People are obviously hungry for this information.”
This Wisconsin doctor on the frontline of COVID testified about the miraculous results he is getting from the drug Ivermectin.
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) December 9, 2020
But whenever he tries to get the word out on social media he gets put in "Facebook jail."
Watch the hearing: https://t.co/SxpZsBSO1M pic.twitter.com/hrvvhXEHcc
Investigate Good, Existing Covid Therapies - we already have evidence for generics reducing Covid death rates.
No federal agency should have the authority to regulate the practice of medicine and no federal law, rule, or regulation of policy should prohibit or restrict the lawful prescribing or disbursing of any FDA approved drug or Right to Try drug
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was the first COVID-19 relief legislation signed into law on March 27, 2020. Subsequent relief measures have since been enacted.
Most adults are eligible for a one-time $1200 payment.
Single adults with an adjusted gross income above $75,000 will receive less, and those above $99,000 are not eligible. These figures double for married couples without children.
Qualifying children 16 and under yield an additional $500 payment.
The IRS will use your existing tax return bank account information for these direct deposit payments. Physical notice of payment will arrive by mail several weeks after disbursement. Follow links below to the IRS website
Economic Impact Payments for 2018, 2019 filers and non-filers
Get My Payment to check on the status of your payment
The Senate Finance Committee has a detailed FAQ page, which you can read here.
Small businesses, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (including churches), a 501(c)(19) veterans organizations, and tribal businesses are eligible to apply for Small Business Administration loans authorized in the Cares Act.
Follow the Coronavirus Tax Relief for Businesses and Tax-Exempt Entities link for information on the IRS website.
More resources to help small businesses navigate the coronavirus pandemic can be found here.
Automatic payment suspensions will go into place for any student loan held by the federal government until Aug. 29, 2023 if the ongoing litigation has not been resolved by June 30.
Interest shall not accrue on federal student loans during this time.
The suspension will not negatively impact your qualification for the student loan forgiveness program. Your payment count should go up one payment per month until Aug. 29, 2023, despite the payment suspension.
Contacting your loan servicer is best if you have questions related to your specific situation.
Comprehensive small business guidance and loan assistance information from the Small Business Administration (SBA) can be found here.
Information on SBA products and resources for accessing capital and getting export assistance can be found here.
The SBA announced it would offer disaster assistance loans up to $2 million for small businesses affected by the novel coronavirus. Information on the SBA's Disaster Loan Assistance program can be found here.
A variety of resources available to Wisconsin small businesses through the state government’s economic development arm, the WEDC, can be found here.
Information about WEDC’s Small Business 20/20 grant program for affected businesses can be found here.
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.
The Treasury Department and IRS announced an extension to May 17, 2021 for the federal income tax filing deadline for the 2020 tax year.
For more information on the Child Tax Credit, click here: Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021 | IRS
To stay up-to-date with the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Revenue COVID-19 information and announcements, click here: COVID-19 Information and Announcements
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a dedicated site with information for businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more here.
Updated guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Services Administration (OSHA) for retail employers on how to help protect workers from exposure to coronavirus is here.
Guidelines and recommendations from OSHA to help companies prepare for and respond to coronavirus in the workplace can be found here.
The Department of Labor has a frequently asked questions page about how the public health emergency affects labor rules and regulations.
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published its first round of implementation guidance pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
