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Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "56 years ago today Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech. To this day, the speech stands as a reminder that we must all strive to ensure that America lives up to the ideals of freedom, justice and equality for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. 26, 2019 Tweet - "But it is not enough to just celebrate this day or give thanks to the suffragettes. We must follow their examples by demanding action on the: Voting Rights Advancement Act Native American Voting Rights Act Paycheck Fairness Act Violence Against Women Act" Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 26, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay we celebrate the courage of suffragettes & all those who worked to secure women's right to vote. Nearly a century later, I am proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in history & continue to work advance women's rights & equality. https://bit.ly/30DnXBs " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay, we celebrate the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment & honor the women who fought tirelessly for voting rights in our country. We must continue that fight by passing the For the People Act to advance access to the ballot box for all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "This is wrong. Period. The Supreme Court must say no to legitimizing this discrimination. And @SenateMajLdr McConnell must stop burying the Equality Act in his legislative graveyard." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2019 DeLauro Statement on Black Women's Equal Pay Day Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 22, 2019 Waters Statement on HUD's Move to Weaken Protections Against Housing Discrimination Rep. Maxine Waters
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Due to the wage gap, black women lose about $946,120 over a 40-year career. We must go beyond the hashtag and take concrete action to strengthen equal pay protections and combat discriminatory pay practices. It's time to #PayBlackWomen." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - ".@POTUS ought to be broadly and strongly condemned for suggesting that American Jews or any group could be considered disloyal to our country if they do not vote for Republicans or for this president." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "#EricGarner was killed in cold blood. The instrument of death was a chokehold banned by the NYPD. The officer will find another job. Mr. Garner's mom, wife and children have lost him forever. May he always Rest In Peace" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the courage and tireless efforts of women across the country, the 19th amendment was ratified 99 years ago today. As we commemorate this anniversary, we continue the fight for full equality and for equal access to the ballot box for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "This is wrong. Period. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's time to put the Equality Act on the floor, and stop this campaign to discriminate against LGBTQ Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 Raskin Voices Concern About Racial Profiling of Chinese Americans Rep. Jamie Raskin
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. 15, 2019 Dingell Statement in Response to Hateful Rhetoric, Attacks, and Division Across the Country Rep. Debbie Dingell
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. Michael Bennet, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Senator Lankford Statement on Rule to Ensure Faith-Based Organizations Can Partner with the Federal Government Sen. James Lankford
Aug. 14, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Trump Proposal Gutting Anti-Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ Americans Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 12, 2019 Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia encourages Texans to know their rights Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Aug. 12, 2019 Rep. Juan Vargas Blasts Changes to Limit Non-English Speakers' Ability to Apply for Housing Finance Opportunities Rep. Juan Vargas
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to Ted Deutch, Chairman of the House Committee on Ethics, and Kenny Marchant, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Ethics - House Members send letter to Ethics Committee regarding Representative Castro's attempt to suppress First Amendment rights Rep. Andy Biggs
Aug. 9, 2019 House Members Send Letter to Ethics Committee Regarding Representative Castro's Attempt to Suppress First Amendment Rights Rep. Andy Biggs
Aug. 8, 2019 Udall, Warren, Harris, Blumenthal Release New Details of Expanded DHS Watchdog Probe of CBP Surveillance of Journalists, Activists, and Lawyers Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Rosen Statement Recognizing Voting Rights Act Anniversary Sen. Jacky Rosen
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD in 1965 the #VRA was signed into law, but it's critical protections were undermined by #SCOTUS in 2013. Democrats are working to #restoretheVRA and will continue to fight to ensure no American faces barriers at the ballot box." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 54th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Since then, we have seen voter protections stripped away, leading to modern voter suppression tactics. We must continue this fight until America's greatness is accessible & affordable for ALL Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Countless Americans have fought to safeguard and expand the right to vote. 54 years after the Voting Rights Act became law, @HouseDemocrats remain committed to ensure that every American can exercise their right without interference. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/8619/ " Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "54 years ago, the Voting Rights Act became law But we march on In 2013, the Supreme Court delivered the disastrous Shelby County v Holder, gutting key VRA provisions The anti-voting laws that flowed in that decision's wake make clear: the fight for voting rights must continue" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2019 Pelosi Statement on the 54th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 2, 2019 Rep. Clarke Statement on Eric Garner's Killer's Lenient Suspension Rep. Yvette Clarke
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democratic Health Leaders Seek Answers from Trump Administration on Refusal of Care Rule Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 30, 2019 Congressman Pappas Issues Statement on Alleged Whistle Blower Retaliation at the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center Rep. Chris Pappas
July 30, 2019 Blunt, Kaine, Cleaver, Stivers Introduce Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
July 26, 2019 Harder, Fitzpatrick Announce Bipartisan Bill to Get Jobs for People with Disabilities Rep. Josh Harder
July 26, 2019 Rep. Burchett introduces Unmasking Antifa Act Rep. Tim Burchett
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 25, 2019 Tonko Votes to End Robocalls and Abusive Telephone Scams Rep. Paul Tonko
July 25, 2019 Cardin, Murkowski Lead Briefing on Removing the Deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
July 25, 2019 Congressmen Lowenthal and Pocan Introduce Legislation Honoring 71th Anniversary of Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
July 25, 2019 Reps. Raskin & Meadows Call for Release of Religious Prisoners of Conscience Around the World and an End to Global Religious Persecution Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 25, 2019 New York Times - It Is Not Enough to Condemn Trump's Racism
Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 25, 2019 Rep. Elissa Slotkin Lauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Stop Robocalls Sen. Elissa Slotkin
July 25, 2019 Costa Votes to End Abusive Robocalls Rep. Jim Costa
July 25, 2019 In Two Days of Hearings, Congressman Pappas Presses VA On Efforts to Change the Culture of Whistleblower Retaliation Rep. Chris Pappas
July 25, 2019 House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Robocall Violators Sen. Andy Kim
July 24, 2019 Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 28, 2019 Tweet - "56 years ago today Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech. To this day, the speech stands as a reminder that we must all strive to ensure that America lives up to the ideals of freedom, justice and equality for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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. 26, 2019 Tweet - "But it is not enough to just celebrate this day or give thanks to the suffragettes. We must follow their examples by demanding action on the: Voting Rights Advancement Act Native American Voting Rights Act Paycheck Fairness Act Violence Against Women Act" Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 26, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay we celebrate the courage of suffragettes & all those who worked to secure women's right to vote. Nearly a century later, I am proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in history & continue to work advance women's rights & equality. https://bit.ly/30DnXBs " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay, we celebrate the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment & honor the women who fought tirelessly for voting rights in our country. We must continue that fight by passing the For the People Act to advance access to the ballot box for all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 26, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 23, 2019 Tweet - "This is wrong. Period. The Supreme Court must say no to legitimizing this discrimination. And @SenateMajLdr McConnell must stop burying the Equality Act in his legislative graveyard." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2019 DeLauro Statement on Black Women's Equal Pay Day Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 22, 2019 Waters Statement on HUD's Move to Weaken Protections Against Housing Discrimination Rep.Maxine Waters
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Due to the wage gap, black women lose about $946,120 over a 40-year career. We must go beyond the hashtag and take concrete action to strengthen equal pay protections and combat discriminatory pay practices. It's time to #PayBlackWomen." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - ".@POTUS ought to be broadly and strongly condemned for suggesting that American Jews or any group could be considered disloyal to our country if they do not vote for Republicans or for this president." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "#EricGarner was killed in cold blood. The instrument of death was a chokehold banned by the NYPD. The officer will find another job. Mr. Garner's mom, wife and children have lost him forever. May he always Rest In Peace" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to the courage and tireless efforts of women across the country, the 19th amendment was ratified 99 years ago today. As we commemorate this anniversary, we continue the fight for full equality and for equal access to the ballot box for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "This is wrong. Period. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's time to put the Equality Act on the floor, and stop this campaign to discriminate against LGBTQ Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 Raskin Voices Concern About Racial Profiling of Chinese Americans Rep.Jamie Raskin
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. 15, 2019 Dingell Statement in Response to Hateful Rhetoric, Attacks, and Division Across the Country Rep.Debbie Dingell
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.Michael Bennet, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Senator Lankford Statement on Rule to Ensure Faith-Based Organizations Can Partner with the Federal Government Sen.James Lankford
Aug. 14, 2019 Pelosi Statement on Trump Proposal Gutting Anti-Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ Americans Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 12, 2019 Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia encourages Texans to know their rights Rep.Sylvia Garcia
Aug. 12, 2019 Rep. Juan Vargas Blasts Changes to Limit Non-English Speakers' Ability to Apply for Housing Finance Opportunities Rep.Juan Vargas
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to Ted Deutch, Chairman of the House Committee on Ethics, and Kenny Marchant, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Ethics - House Members send letter to Ethics Committee regarding Representative Castro's attempt to suppress First Amendment rights Rep.Andy Biggs
Aug. 9, 2019 House Members Send Letter to Ethics Committee Regarding Representative Castro's Attempt to Suppress First Amendment Rights Rep.Andy Biggs
Aug. 8, 2019 Udall, Warren, Harris, Blumenthal Release New Details of Expanded DHS Watchdog Probe of CBP Surveillance of Journalists, Activists, and Lawyers Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Rosen Statement Recognizing Voting Rights Act Anniversary Sen.Jacky Rosen
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD in 1965 the #VRA was signed into law, but it's critical protections were undermined by #SCOTUS in 2013. Democrats are working to #restoretheVRA and will continue to fight to ensure no American faces barriers at the ballot box." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 54th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Since then, we have seen voter protections stripped away, leading to modern voter suppression tactics. We must continue this fight until America's greatness is accessible & affordable for ALL Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Countless Americans have fought to safeguard and expand the right to vote. 54 years after the Voting Rights Act became law, @HouseDemocrats remain committed to ensure that every American can exercise their right without interference. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/8619/ " Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "54 years ago, the Voting Rights Act became law But we march on In 2013, the Supreme Court delivered the disastrous Shelby County v Holder, gutting key VRA provisions The anti-voting laws that flowed in that decision's wake make clear: the fight for voting rights must continue" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2019 Pelosi Statement on the 54th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 2, 2019 Rep. Clarke Statement on Eric Garner's Killer's Lenient Suspension Rep.Yvette Clarke
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democratic Health Leaders Seek Answers from Trump Administration on Refusal of Care Rule Sen.Patty Murray, ...
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.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 30, 2019 Congressman Pappas Issues Statement on Alleged Whistle Blower Retaliation at the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center Rep.Chris Pappas
July 30, 2019 Blunt, Kaine, Cleaver, Stivers Introduce Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Rep.Emanuel Cleaver, ...
July 26, 2019 Harder, Fitzpatrick Announce Bipartisan Bill to Get Jobs for People with Disabilities Rep.Josh Harder
July 26, 2019 Rep. Burchett introduces Unmasking Antifa Act Rep.Tim Burchett
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 25, 2019 Tonko Votes to End Robocalls and Abusive Telephone Scams Rep.Paul Tonko
July 25, 2019 Cardin, Murkowski Lead Briefing on Removing the Deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
July 25, 2019 Congressmen Lowenthal and Pocan Introduce Legislation Honoring 71th Anniversary of Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
July 25, 2019 Reps. Raskin & Meadows Call for Release of Religious Prisoners of Conscience Around the World and an End to Global Religious Persecution Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 25, 2019 New York Times - It Is Not Enough to Condemn Trump's Racism
Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 25, 2019 Rep. Elissa Slotkin Lauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Stop Robocalls Sen.Elissa Slotkin
July 25, 2019 Costa Votes to End Abusive Robocalls Rep.Jim Costa
July 25, 2019 In Two Days of Hearings, Congressman Pappas Presses VA On Efforts to Change the Culture of Whistleblower Retaliation Rep.Chris Pappas
July 25, 2019 House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Robocall Violators Sen.Andy Kim
July 24, 2019 Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
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