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Aug. 14, 2022
Representative Angie Craig Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Federal Penalties for Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers
Rep. Angie Craig
Aug. 12, 2022
Klobuchar Statement on Passing of David Tomassoni
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 11, 2022
Tweet - "After a long weekend in Washington, it was great to join @AARPMN to talk about the huge progress we just made to lower prescription drug costs"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 11, 2022
Letter to Samantha Power, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Cardin, Colleagues Urge USAID to Clarify the Continuation of International Family Planning and Health Programs Post-Dobbs
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Aug. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight, I'm staying up late for the millions of Americans who lose sleep worrying about how they're going to pay for their prescriptions. Let's get this done."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 2, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Samantha Power, Administrator for the US Agency for International Development - Schakowsky, Lee, Blumenthal, and Booker Lead Colleagues in Pressing Federal Agencies to Reinforce Helms Amendment Exceptions to Countries and Organizations That Receive U.S. Foreign Assistance
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
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Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Tae Johnson, Acting Director of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement - ICE Overuse of Solitary Confinement
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Warnock, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Increase the Rate of Refugee Admissions
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 29, 2022
Tweet - "Great to have AARP in the fight to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. We will unleash the power of 46 million seniors by empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prices for consumers. This is our moment. We are going to win this."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 29, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar Votes for Assault Weapons Ban
Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robert M. Califf, Commissioner of the FDA - Senator Baldwin Voices Support for FDA's Proposed "Life-Saving" Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 25, 2022
Klobuchar, Peters Lead Colleagues In Introducing Legislation to Combat Increased Use of Dangerous Gun Conversion Devices
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 22, 2022
At Virtual Press Conference, Klobuchar, Health Care Advocates Highlight Urgent Need to Pass Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices This Summer
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 22, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar Votes for The Right to Contraception Act
Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 22, 2022
Tweet - "TUNE IN for my conversation on drug pricing:"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 21, 2022
Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 21, 2022
Kelly, Group of 31 Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 20, 2022
Warner & Kaine Join Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 20, 2022
VIDEO - At Judiciary Committee Hearing With Mayor of Highland Park, Klobuchar Highlights Need For Commonsense Reforms to Combat Gun Violence, Prevent Mass Shootings
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 20, 2022
Following Release of Draft Working Group Legislation, Klobuchar Announces Hearing on Electoral Count Act
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 19, 2022
Representative Angie Craig Votes to Pass the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Angie Craig
July 19, 2022
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 19, 2022
Letter to the Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary of U.S. Department of State - "Reps. Grijalva, Wild and 21 Members Urge State Department to Call for Independent Investigation into Murders of Dom Philips and Bruno Pereira"
Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
July 19, 2022
Tweet - "As the Hennepin County Attorney, I saw firsthand the connection between domestic abuse and gun violence. I decided then that something had to be done. And when I got to the Senate, I was determined to take action."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 18, 2022
Tweet - "This is Caitlyne. On May 24, she climbed out a window to escape the shooting in Uvalde. She came to DC with pictures of her friends who died to urge lawmakers to ban assault weapons. I promised her that we'll keep fighting--for her, her friends, & all Americans."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 15, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke on the Senate floor to pass @SenCortezMasto 's bill to protect a woman's right to cross state lines for reproductive care. Later, my Republican colleagues blocked it. We will not back down."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 15, 2022
Rep. Omar's Statement on House-Passed Bills to Protect Reproductive Rights
Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 14, 2022
Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Colleagues, Introduce Legislation to Protect the Right to Contraception
Rep. Angie Craig, ...
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "Important words from a Uvalde dad: "She is scared to go to school--she is scared. This is America. They shouldn't feel scared. When I was going to school, I was scared that I wasn't going to make the grade--not that I was going to get killed. Something has to get done.""
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health & Human Services - Urging Biden Administration to Declare a National Public Health Emergency on Reproductive Rights
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Calling for Robust Family Planning Funding as States Criminalize Abortion
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 12, 2022
Tweet - "Today I met with survivors and advocates from Highland Park and Uvalde about the urgent need to reinstate a ban on assault weapons. Their strength is an inspiration. We must get this done."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 11, 2022
Tweet - "So grateful my team and I were able to help secure a visa for Minnesota Twins legend Tony Oliva's brother Juan Carlos so he could be in the U.S. for Tony's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame!"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 11, 2022
Klobuchar Attends White House Ceremony Marking Enactment of Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Including Her Provision to Close the Boyfriend Loophole
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 8, 2022
Tweet - "Medicare should be able to negotiate prescription drug prices. Full stop."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 8, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Calling for Extension and Re-Designation of Venezuela for TPS
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 7, 2022
Tweet - "Pride month may be over, but the fight for progress and equality continues."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 7, 2022
Tweet - "Just stop selling--and making money off of--assault weapons. Full stop. The killer in Highland Park had a lot of guns. He brought the one that would kill the most people."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 6, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Norman Leads Probe Into Possible Inappropriate Restrictions on USDA Funding for Free and Low-cost Meals for Economically Disadvantaged Students
Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
July 6, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Urging House Leadership to Vote on Pro-Police Legislation
Rep. Angie Craig, ...
July 4, 2022
Sen. Klobuchar Independence Day Statement
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 30, 2022
Rep. Fischbach Announces Winners of 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Michelle Fischbach
June 29, 2022
Tweet - "For nearly a decade, I've been fighting to close the boyfriend loophole. I talked with @people about how this reform will save lives -- and why I believe this is just the beginning of meaningful change."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 29, 2022
Letter to Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Demanding Answers Regarding Unprecedented Increase in Federal Firearm License Revocations
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, ...
June 25, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Murray, Democrats Push Biden for "Bold Action" to Protect Abortion Access in a Post-Roe America
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 25, 2022
Tweet - "Was great to be in Hennepin County with domestic violence prevention advocates discussing the Senate's historic vote to make progress in closing the boyfriend loophole. I've been fighting for this for many years. Onward!"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2022
Rep. Omar's Statement on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Bill
Rep. Ilhan Omar
June 24, 2022
Representative Angie Craig Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Package
Rep. Angie Craig
Date
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Politician
Aug. 14, 2022
Representative Angie Craig Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Federal Penalties for Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers
Rep.Angie Craig
Aug. 12, 2022
Klobuchar Statement on Passing of David Tomassoni
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 11, 2022
Tweet - "After a long weekend in Washington, it was great to join @AARPMN to talk about the huge progress we just made to lower prescription drug costs"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 11, 2022
Letter to Samantha Power, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Cardin, Colleagues Urge USAID to Clarify the Continuation of International Family Planning and Health Programs Post-Dobbs
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Aug. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight, I'm staying up late for the millions of Americans who lose sleep worrying about how they're going to pay for their prescriptions. Let's get this done."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 2, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Samantha Power, Administrator for the US Agency for International Development - Schakowsky, Lee, Blumenthal, and Booker Lead Colleagues in Pressing Federal Agencies to Reinforce Helms Amendment Exceptions to Countries and Organizations That Receive U.S. Foreign Assistance
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Tae Johnson, Acting Director of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement - ICE Overuse of Solitary Confinement
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Warnock, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Increase the Rate of Refugee Admissions
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 29, 2022
Tweet - "Great to have AARP in the fight to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. We will unleash the power of 46 million seniors by empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prices for consumers. This is our moment. We are going to win this."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 29, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar Votes for Assault Weapons Ban
Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robert M. Califf, Commissioner of the FDA - Senator Baldwin Voices Support for FDA's Proposed "Life-Saving" Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 25, 2022
Klobuchar, Peters Lead Colleagues In Introducing Legislation to Combat Increased Use of Dangerous Gun Conversion Devices
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 22, 2022
At Virtual Press Conference, Klobuchar, Health Care Advocates Highlight Urgent Need to Pass Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices This Summer
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 22, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar Votes for The Right to Contraception Act
Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 22, 2022
Tweet - "TUNE IN for my conversation on drug pricing:"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 21, 2022
Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 21, 2022
Kelly, Group of 31 Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 20, 2022
Warner & Kaine Join Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 20, 2022
VIDEO - At Judiciary Committee Hearing With Mayor of Highland Park, Klobuchar Highlights Need For Commonsense Reforms to Combat Gun Violence, Prevent Mass Shootings
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 20, 2022
Following Release of Draft Working Group Legislation, Klobuchar Announces Hearing on Electoral Count Act
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 19, 2022
Representative Angie Craig Votes to Pass the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Angie Craig
July 19, 2022
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 19, 2022
Letter to the Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary of U.S. Department of State - "Reps. Grijalva, Wild and 21 Members Urge State Department to Call for Independent Investigation into Murders of Dom Philips and Bruno Pereira"
Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
July 19, 2022
Tweet - "As the Hennepin County Attorney, I saw firsthand the connection between domestic abuse and gun violence. I decided then that something had to be done. And when I got to the Senate, I was determined to take action."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 18, 2022
Tweet - "This is Caitlyne. On May 24, she climbed out a window to escape the shooting in Uvalde. She came to DC with pictures of her friends who died to urge lawmakers to ban assault weapons. I promised her that we'll keep fighting--for her, her friends, & all Americans."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 15, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke on the Senate floor to pass @SenCortezMasto 's bill to protect a woman's right to cross state lines for reproductive care. Later, my Republican colleagues blocked it. We will not back down."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 15, 2022
Rep. Omar's Statement on House-Passed Bills to Protect Reproductive Rights
Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 14, 2022
Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Colleagues, Introduce Legislation to Protect the Right to Contraception
Rep.Angie Craig, ...
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "Important words from a Uvalde dad: "She is scared to go to school--she is scared. This is America. They shouldn't feel scared. When I was going to school, I was scared that I wasn't going to make the grade--not that I was going to get killed. Something has to get done.""
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health & Human Services - Urging Biden Administration to Declare a National Public Health Emergency on Reproductive Rights
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Calling for Robust Family Planning Funding as States Criminalize Abortion
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 12, 2022
Tweet - "Today I met with survivors and advocates from Highland Park and Uvalde about the urgent need to reinstate a ban on assault weapons. Their strength is an inspiration. We must get this done."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 11, 2022
Tweet - "So grateful my team and I were able to help secure a visa for Minnesota Twins legend Tony Oliva's brother Juan Carlos so he could be in the U.S. for Tony's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame!"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 11, 2022
Klobuchar Attends White House Ceremony Marking Enactment of Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Including Her Provision to Close the Boyfriend Loophole
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 8, 2022
Tweet - "Medicare should be able to negotiate prescription drug prices. Full stop."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 8, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Calling for Extension and Re-Designation of Venezuela for TPS
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 7, 2022
Tweet - "Pride month may be over, but the fight for progress and equality continues."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 7, 2022
Tweet - "Just stop selling--and making money off of--assault weapons. Full stop. The killer in Highland Park had a lot of guns. He brought the one that would kill the most people."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 6, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Norman Leads Probe Into Possible Inappropriate Restrictions on USDA Funding for Free and Low-cost Meals for Economically Disadvantaged Students
Rep.Pete Stauber, ...
July 6, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Urging House Leadership to Vote on Pro-Police Legislation
Rep.Angie Craig, ...
July 4, 2022
Sen. Klobuchar Independence Day Statement
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 30, 2022
Rep. Fischbach Announces Winners of 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Rep.Michelle Fischbach
June 29, 2022
Tweet - "For nearly a decade, I've been fighting to close the boyfriend loophole. I talked with @people about how this reform will save lives -- and why I believe this is just the beginning of meaningful change."
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 29, 2022
Letter to Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Demanding Answers Regarding Unprecedented Increase in Federal Firearm License Revocations
Rep.Michelle Fischbach, ...
June 25, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Murray, Democrats Push Biden for "Bold Action" to Protect Abortion Access in a Post-Roe America
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 25, 2022
Tweet - "Was great to be in Hennepin County with domestic violence prevention advocates discussing the Senate's historic vote to make progress in closing the boyfriend loophole. I've been fighting for this for many years. Onward!"
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2022
Rep. Omar's Statement on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Bill
Rep.Ilhan Omar
June 24, 2022
Representative Angie Craig Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Package
Rep.Angie Craig
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