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April 13, 2020 Steube Condemns China's Appointment to United Nations Human Rights Council Rep. Greg Steube
April 12, 2020 Reed Seeks More COVID-19 Help for Minority Communities Sen. Jack Reed
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and William Barr, Attorney General of the Justice Department - Biggs and Hice Express Great Concern for the Right to Religious Freedom Rep. Andy Biggs, ...
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Grateful for this strong, eloquent ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty from Judge Justin Walker, @POTUS 's outstanding nominee for the D.C. Circuit. Of course church parking lots cannot be singled out with unfair standards that differ from other establishments." Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 10, 2020 Letter to Jared Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President - Warner, Blumenthal, Eshoo Raise Concerns About Kushner Effort to Collect Americans' Health Information Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez Call for Trump Administration to Do More to Help Minority Communities Seeing Higher Impacts from COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Fulcher Cautions Privacy Concerns Amidst Coronavirus Response Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American citizen to vote must be protected. We can't let Pres. Trump or the Republican Party stand in the way of democracy. In the next comprehensive response bill (COVID 4), we'll fight to ensure states have all they need to hold safe, free, fair elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 10, 2020 On Call with Bipartisan Group of Secretaries of State, Senators Klobuchar, Coons, and Wyden Discuss How to Secure Additional Funding for Elections and Protect Voting Rights During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Passed in 1977, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was a response to our shameful history of sanctioned discrimination known as redlining. Despite over 90% of banks passing their CRA examinations, we know the needs of certain communities continue to be ignored." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin is trying to water down vital protections for underserved communities and communities of color in changes to the Community Reinvestment Act--protections we fought to create Absolutely not We're not going to slip-slide back to when racist redlining was status quo" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of the United States Postal Service - Johnson, Baldwin Urge U.S. Postal Service IG to Launch Absentee Ballot Investigation Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, racial disparities in health care have only been amplified by #COVID19, to a devastating effect. These disparities are unacceptable. Addressing them must become a top priority - and not only with regards to #COVID19, but far into the future." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Phyllis Lyon Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 8, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Menendez, Booker Colleagues Question Amazon on Abrupt Employee Termination, Workplace Safety Sen. Cory Booker, ...
April 8, 2020 Rep. Sewell Announces Over $3.5 Million to Preserve Civil Rights History Rep. Terri Sewell
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Both parties should fight hard to ensure every American can cast their ballot & exercise their most fundamental right without endangering their health, or that of others. Voting by mail should be an option for all, & Congress must act now to ensure November elections go smoothly." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking and sickening. The family of Ahmaud Arbery deserves justice. There MUST be a full, impartial, and prompt investigation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott Sends Letter to HHS Regarding Reporting On Racial Disparities And Coronavirus Sen. Tim Scott
April 7, 2020 Lankford, Rosen Join 180 Jewish Organizations to Call for Unity, Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. James Lankford, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The African-American community is being ravaged by #COVID19 in hotspots throughout the nation. Here we are flying blind. We cannot properly confront the problem unless we understand the full extent of the problem. It's time for New York City to release race specific data." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 6, 2020 Hill Applauds Grant to Preserve Arkansas's Civil Rights History Rep. James Hill
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
April 3, 2020 Durbin Joins AJC To Speak Out Against Chinese & Asian American Discrimination During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "We all must do our part to stand up to hate & discrimination. That includes holding our leaders accountable when they contribute to this growing threat - which is why I have repeatedly called on Pres. Trump to stop using careless, insensitive terms when discussing this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Pallone and Doyle Urge FCC to Reaffirm Broadcaster Licenses Won't be Revoked for Airing Protected Speech Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
April 2, 2020 Harris, Duckworth, Hirono to Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Racism Prompted by COVID-19 Rep. Grace Meng, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19 Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 REAX From Senator Patrick Leahy And Senator Mike Lee On The DOJ OIG Interim FISA Report Sen. Mike Lee, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Andrew Conrad, CEO of Verily Life Sciences - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Google Subsidiary Verily to Protect User Data, Expand Access to COVID-19 Screening Websites Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Equal work should mean equal pay, period. We depend on our workers now more than ever before, and we ought to make sure they're paid equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on Equal Pay Day Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "We r learning FBI flubs on Carter Page spying case r just tip of iceberg IG audited 29 other spying applications on Americans+found problems w EVERY ONE OF THEM! Constitutional rights r at stake when FBI fails 2justify use of spying tools Reforms needed 2protect civil liberties" Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on César Chávez Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "On #EqualPayDay, we recognize how the gender wage gap shortchanges families across our country. House Dems passed the #PayCheckFairness Act to address this unfair pay gap, & we will continue to fight for #EqualPay for women and their families. https://bit.ly/2R1Nfq1" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable." Sen. Ben Luján
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "This #EqualPayDay, I'm thinking about the women with jobs on the frontline & in industries currently experiencing massive layoffs who will be severely impacted by #COVID19. This pandemic is yet another reminder of how important it is to end the gender pay gap." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 26, 2020 Statement on Withdrawal from House Resolution 907 Rep. Seth Moulton
March 25, 2020 Clark Condemns Racism in Response to COVID-19, Calls for Unity and Facts Rep. Katherine Clark
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 24, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - ICYMI: Duncan, Colleagues Inquire on Troubling Police State Power Requests Rep. Chip Roy, ...
Date Title Politician
April 13, 2020 Steube Condemns China's Appointment to United Nations Human Rights Council Rep.Greg Steube
April 12, 2020 Reed Seeks More COVID-19 Help for Minority Communities Sen.Jack Reed
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "To get through this crisis together, we must address racial disparities in health care - including language barriers. Inspired by the @boonecohealth 's work to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking communities have access to vital information about this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and William Barr, Attorney General of the Justice Department - Biggs and Hice Express Great Concern for the Right to Religious Freedom Rep.Andy Biggs, ...
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Grateful for this strong, eloquent ruling defending Kentuckians' religious liberty from Judge Justin Walker, @POTUS 's outstanding nominee for the D.C. Circuit. Of course church parking lots cannot be singled out with unfair standards that differ from other establishments." Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 10, 2020 Letter to Jared Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President - Warner, Blumenthal, Eshoo Raise Concerns About Kushner Effort to Collect Americans' Health Information Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez Call for Trump Administration to Do More to Help Minority Communities Seeing Higher Impacts from COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Fulcher Cautions Privacy Concerns Amidst Coronavirus Response Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American citizen to vote must be protected. We can't let Pres. Trump or the Republican Party stand in the way of democracy. In the next comprehensive response bill (COVID 4), we'll fight to ensure states have all they need to hold safe, free, fair elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 10, 2020 On Call with Bipartisan Group of Secretaries of State, Senators Klobuchar, Coons, and Wyden Discuss How to Secure Additional Funding for Elections and Protect Voting Rights During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "Passed in 1977, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was a response to our shameful history of sanctioned discrimination known as redlining. Despite over 90% of banks passing their CRA examinations, we know the needs of certain communities continue to be ignored." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin is trying to water down vital protections for underserved communities and communities of color in changes to the Community Reinvestment Act--protections we fought to create Absolutely not We're not going to slip-slide back to when racist redlining was status quo" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of the United States Postal Service - Johnson, Baldwin Urge U.S. Postal Service IG to Launch Absentee Ballot Investigation Sen.Ron Johnson, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly, racial disparities in health care have only been amplified by #COVID19, to a devastating effect. These disparities are unacceptable. Addressing them must become a top priority - and not only with regards to #COVID19, but far into the future." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Phyllis Lyon Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 8, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Menendez, Booker Colleagues Question Amazon on Abrupt Employee Termination, Workplace Safety Sen.Cory Booker, ...
April 8, 2020 Rep. Sewell Announces Over $3.5 Million to Preserve Civil Rights History Rep.Terri Sewell
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Both parties should fight hard to ensure every American can cast their ballot & exercise their most fundamental right without endangering their health, or that of others. Voting by mail should be an option for all, & Congress must act now to ensure November elections go smoothly." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking and sickening. The family of Ahmaud Arbery deserves justice. There MUST be a full, impartial, and prompt investigation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott Sends Letter to HHS Regarding Reporting On Racial Disparities And Coronavirus Sen.Tim Scott
April 7, 2020 Lankford, Rosen Join 180 Jewish Organizations to Call for Unity, Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.James Lankford, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The African-American community is being ravaged by #COVID19 in hotspots throughout the nation. Here we are flying blind. We cannot properly confront the problem unless we understand the full extent of the problem. It's time for New York City to release race specific data." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 6, 2020 Hill Applauds Grant to Preserve Arkansas's Civil Rights History Rep.James Hill
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
April 3, 2020 Durbin Joins AJC To Speak Out Against Chinese & Asian American Discrimination During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "We all must do our part to stand up to hate & discrimination. That includes holding our leaders accountable when they contribute to this growing threat - which is why I have repeatedly called on Pres. Trump to stop using careless, insensitive terms when discussing this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Pallone and Doyle Urge FCC to Reaffirm Broadcaster Licenses Won't be Revoked for Airing Protected Speech Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
April 2, 2020 Harris, Duckworth, Hirono to Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Racism Prompted by COVID-19 Rep.Grace Meng, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19 Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 REAX From Senator Patrick Leahy And Senator Mike Lee On The DOJ OIG Interim FISA Report Sen.Mike Lee, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Andrew Conrad, CEO of Verily Life Sciences - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Google Subsidiary Verily to Protect User Data, Expand Access to COVID-19 Screening Websites Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Equal work should mean equal pay, period. We depend on our workers now more than ever before, and we ought to make sure they're paid equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on Equal Pay Day Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "We r learning FBI flubs on Carter Page spying case r just tip of iceberg IG audited 29 other spying applications on Americans+found problems w EVERY ONE OF THEM! Constitutional rights r at stake when FBI fails 2justify use of spying tools Reforms needed 2protect civil liberties" Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on César Chávez Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "On #EqualPayDay, we recognize how the gender wage gap shortchanges families across our country. House Dems passed the #PayCheckFairness Act to address this unfair pay gap, & we will continue to fight for #EqualPay for women and their families. https://bit.ly/2R1Nfq1" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable." Sen.Ben Luján
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "This #EqualPayDay, I'm thinking about the women with jobs on the frontline & in industries currently experiencing massive layoffs who will be severely impacted by #COVID19. This pandemic is yet another reminder of how important it is to end the gender pay gap." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 26, 2020 Statement on Withdrawal from House Resolution 907 Rep.Seth Moulton
March 25, 2020 Clark Condemns Racism in Response to COVID-19, Calls for Unity and Facts Rep.Katherine Clark
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 24, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - ICYMI: Duncan, Colleagues Inquire on Troubling Police State Power Requests Rep.Chip Roy, ...
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