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Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The Fair Housing Act was passed to protect people from discrimination when they buy or rent a home. Sadly, @HUDgov has proposed a rule to roll back the disparate impact standard, one of the strongest civil rights protections we have in the fight against housing discrimination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized By The Association Of Chinese-American Scientists And Engineers For His Contributions To Diversity And Community Leadership Development Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State - Wyden, Merkley press State Department on policies to protect journalists abroad Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Doug Collins, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee - Reps. Tlaib and Blumenauer urge Judiciary Committee to make robust, progressive reforms to Patriot Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Senator McConnell to end the legislative graveyard and get back to working for the American people. #HoldAVote on the #ForThePeopleAct in the Senate immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Statement on House Vote Recognizing the Armenian Genocide Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "More than 4,400 African American men, women, and children were hanged, burned alive, shot, drowned, and beaten to death by white mobs between 1877 and 1950 in the United States. We must never forget -- and never diminish -- the history of lynching in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday I had the honor of speaking at the Memorial Service for my friend Marca Bristo. Marca taught me -- and the world -- that disability rights are civil rights. We should all strive to be more like Marca. She will be greatly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on Protests in Hong Kong Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 16, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The National Gathering Of American Indian Veterans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to Jerome Powell, Chairman on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Joseph M. Otting, Comptroller in the Office of the Currency, and Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Brown, Meeks and Members of Congress Demand Bank Regulators Strengthen, Not Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Letter to Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor - Raskin Opposes Department Of Labor's Proposed Rule Allowing Discrimination In Hiring Practices Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 2, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Members of Congress Urge Secretary Pompeo to Support Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Guatemala Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 27, 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar and Members of Congress Urge India to Restore Communication in Kashmir Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Celebrating REACH Program Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - ".@Gulalai_Ismail risked her life to advocate for the rights of women in Pakistan, and was forced to flee her home as a result. Human rights defenders like her -- and her family -- should be celebrated and not attacked or harassed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Tri-Caucus Members File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Raising Awareness of Damage Done By Mandatory Arbitration and Supporting the Fair Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay I'm reminded of all the progress our nation has made in the fight for equal rights -- and how far we have left to go. It's time for Congress to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment. #ERANow #EqualityCantWait" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is once again going after health care in America, this time attacking the critical protections against discrimination for LGBTQ people, women, those with disabilities, and non-native English speakers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Cardin, Civil Rights Leadership Groups Call for Passage of the End Racial and Religious Profiling Act, Legislation to End Profiling By Law Enforcement Nationwide Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 26, 2019 Tweet - "For the past 29 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act has provided protections for millions of Americans with disabilities, preserving their basic civil and human rights. I'm proud to celebrate the ADA today, and I'll always fight to make equal opportunity a reality. #ADA29" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 24, 2019 Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 17, 2019 Quigley Transparency Legislation to Make Congressional Reports Available to The Public Passes the House Rep. Mike Quigley
July 16, 2019 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020 Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 2, 2019 Underwood Works to Combat Robocalls Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The Stonewall Uprising launched the fight for equal rights for LGBTQ Americans. I'm proud to introduce a resolution with @SenDuckworth @SenatorBaldwin @SenSchumer & @Gillibrandny to recognize & honor the 50th anniversary of this historic and important moment. #Stonewall50" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Foster Statement on Supreme Court Census Decision Rep. Bill Foster
June 27, 2019 Gillibrand and Schatz Announce "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" To Clear Discriminatory Records of Service Members Discharged Due To Sexual Orientation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "On June 26, 2015, marriage equality in the United States became the law of the land. As we celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Obergefell decision, we must remember that the fight for LGBTQ rights and equality is not over. " Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Six years ago, the Supreme Court gutted the #VotingRightsAct. Following the Shelby decision, several states moved forward with restrictions designed to suppress the vote. We must restore the VRA to fight voter suppression efforts and protect this fundamental right #RestoreTheVote" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Sam-Sex Couples Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 19, 2019 Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 19, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Juneteenth Statement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "Once again, our Republican colleagues are spending the week rubber-stamping President Trump's extreme nominees. June is #PrideMonth, but Republicans decided to call a vote this week on Texas district court nominee Matthew Kacsmaryk, a radical opponent of LGBTQ rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2019 Booker Reparations Bill Reaches 12 Senate Cosponsors Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 12, 2019 Letter to Mark Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez, Leahy, Durbin, Shaheen, Coons Raise Alarm over Trump Administration's Plans to Redefine Human Rights through New Commission Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 11, 2019 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The Fair Housing Act was passed to protect people from discrimination when they buy or rent a home. Sadly, @HUDgov has proposed a rule to roll back the disparate impact standard, one of the strongest civil rights protections we have in the fight against housing discrimination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized By The Association Of Chinese-American Scientists And Engineers For His Contributions To Diversity And Community Leadership Development Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State - Wyden, Merkley press State Department on policies to protect journalists abroad Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Doug Collins, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee - Reps. Tlaib and Blumenauer urge Judiciary Committee to make robust, progressive reforms to Patriot Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Senator McConnell to end the legislative graveyard and get back to working for the American people. #HoldAVote on the #ForThePeopleAct in the Senate immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Statement on House Vote Recognizing the Armenian Genocide Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "More than 4,400 African American men, women, and children were hanged, burned alive, shot, drowned, and beaten to death by white mobs between 1877 and 1950 in the United States. We must never forget -- and never diminish -- the history of lynching in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday I had the honor of speaking at the Memorial Service for my friend Marca Bristo. Marca taught me -- and the world -- that disability rights are civil rights. We should all strive to be more like Marca. She will be greatly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on Protests in Hong Kong Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 16, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The National Gathering Of American Indian Veterans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to Jerome Powell, Chairman on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Joseph M. Otting, Comptroller in the Office of the Currency, and Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Brown, Meeks and Members of Congress Demand Bank Regulators Strengthen, Not Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Letter to Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor - Raskin Opposes Department Of Labor's Proposed Rule Allowing Discrimination In Hiring Practices Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 2, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Members of Congress Urge Secretary Pompeo to Support Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Guatemala Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 27, 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar and Members of Congress Urge India to Restore Communication in Kashmir Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Celebrating REACH Program Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - ".@Gulalai_Ismail risked her life to advocate for the rights of women in Pakistan, and was forced to flee her home as a result. Human rights defenders like her -- and her family -- should be celebrated and not attacked or harassed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Tri-Caucus Members File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Raising Awareness of Damage Done By Mandatory Arbitration and Supporting the Fair Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay I'm reminded of all the progress our nation has made in the fight for equal rights -- and how far we have left to go. It's time for Congress to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment. #ERANow #EqualityCantWait" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is once again going after health care in America, this time attacking the critical protections against discrimination for LGBTQ people, women, those with disabilities, and non-native English speakers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Cardin, Civil Rights Leadership Groups Call for Passage of the End Racial and Religious Profiling Act, Legislation to End Profiling By Law Enforcement Nationwide Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 26, 2019 Tweet - "For the past 29 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act has provided protections for millions of Americans with disabilities, preserving their basic civil and human rights. I'm proud to celebrate the ADA today, and I'll always fight to make equal opportunity a reality. #ADA29" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 24, 2019 Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 17, 2019 Quigley Transparency Legislation to Make Congressional Reports Available to The Public Passes the House Rep.Mike Quigley
July 16, 2019 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020 Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 2, 2019 Underwood Works to Combat Robocalls Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The Stonewall Uprising launched the fight for equal rights for LGBTQ Americans. I'm proud to introduce a resolution with @SenDuckworth @SenatorBaldwin @SenSchumer & @Gillibrandny to recognize & honor the 50th anniversary of this historic and important moment. #Stonewall50" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Foster Statement on Supreme Court Census Decision Rep.Bill Foster
June 27, 2019 Gillibrand and Schatz Announce "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" To Clear Discriminatory Records of Service Members Discharged Due To Sexual Orientation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "On June 26, 2015, marriage equality in the United States became the law of the land. As we celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Obergefell decision, we must remember that the fight for LGBTQ rights and equality is not over. " Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Six years ago, the Supreme Court gutted the #VotingRightsAct. Following the Shelby decision, several states moved forward with restrictions designed to suppress the vote. We must restore the VRA to fight voter suppression efforts and protect this fundamental right #RestoreTheVote" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Sam-Sex Couples Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 19, 2019 Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 19, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Juneteenth Statement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "Once again, our Republican colleagues are spending the week rubber-stamping President Trump's extreme nominees. June is #PrideMonth, but Republicans decided to call a vote this week on Texas district court nominee Matthew Kacsmaryk, a radical opponent of LGBTQ rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2019 Booker Reparations Bill Reaches 12 Senate Cosponsors Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 12, 2019 Letter to Mark Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez, Leahy, Durbin, Shaheen, Coons Raise Alarm over Trump Administration's Plans to Redefine Human Rights through New Commission Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 11, 2019 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Sen.Dick Durbin
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