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Dec. 16, 2021 Chairman Menendez Leads SFRC Dems In Introducing the Department of State Inclusivity Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Norton Introduces Resolution Calling on Congress to Condemn Voter Suppression Laws Enacted by the States Rep. Eleanor Norton
Dec. 15, 2021 Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Pingree, House Pass Bill to Combat Global Rise of Islamophobia Rep. Chellie Pingree
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Wyden, Schiff, Meeks and Maloney Lead House and Senate Democrats in Callng for Magnitsky Act Sanctions Against Companies That Enable Human Rights Abuses Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks for all the birthday wishes! Frankly, the only gift I want is for the Senate to pass voting rights legislation before the end of the year. Let's get it done." Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 15, 2021 Stefanik Pushes for a House Vote to Nullify Vaccine Mandate Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "My friend @SenatorWarnock is correct -- our democracy is in danger and we absolutely must act to save it. I support changing the rules around the filibuster for voting rights legislation to get it done." Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 14, 2021 Statement from U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Voting Rights Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 14, 2021 House of Representatives Passes Schakowsky/Omar Bill, Combating International Islamophobia Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Senator Markey Statement After Senate Raises the Debt Ceiling Utilizing Filibuster Carve Out Sen. Ed Markey
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Following the 2020 elections in which more Americans voted than ever before, we have seen unprecedented attacks on our democracy in states across the country. These attacks demand an immediate response. The first step? Passing the Freedom to Vote Act." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 14, 2021 Boozman, Marshall, Colleagues Move to Oppose Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate has shown it cannot do its basic duty and find 60 Senators to support basic voting rights, so I support changing the rules around the filibuster for voting rights legislation." Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 14, 2021 Booker, Cardin, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Create Special Envoy to Monitor and Address Islamophobia Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Webster & Graves Introduce Bill to Ban Vaccine Passports for Travel Rep. Sam Graves, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Heinrich, Luján Call On Treasury, IRS To Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen. Martin Heinrich
Dec. 10, 2021 Human Rights Caucus co-chairs recognize International Human Rights Day Sen. Chris Coons, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Schakowsky, Levin, Grijalva Statement on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "My Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate." Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2021 Stefanik Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. This #HumanRightsDay, let us recommit to bringing our nation and our world forward towards a future of freedom, peace, and justice." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "What I really want for Christmas? To pass the Freedom to Vote Act." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Reproductive Rights are #HumanRights. Women's Rights are #HumanRights. LGBTQ+ Rights are #HumanRights. Immigrant Rights are #HumanRights. To a world where every day is #HumanRightsDay." Rep. Katherine Clark
Dec. 9, 2021 Cassidy, Senate Pass Resolution to Overturn Biden Vaccine Mandate on Private Businesses Sen. Bill Cassidy
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "This lawsuit underscores the importance of passing the Freedom to Vote Act to put an end to discriminatory redistricting and set basic national standards to make sure all Americans can make their voices heard in our democracy, regardless of what zip code they live in." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 9, 2021 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Protect America's Elections and Strengthen Democracy Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 9, 2021 PASSED: Houlahan Votes to Advance Protecting Our Democracy Act Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
Dec. 9, 2021 Diaz-Balart Submits Lyrics of Song "Patria y Vida" to the Congressional Record Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
Dec. 9, 2021 House Passes Schiff-Championed Bipartisan Legislation to Strenghten, Protect Our Democracy Sen. Adam Schiff
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "As the House sponsor of the ADA, I worked closely with Senator Dole to secure its passage & strengthen its protections in the years following. As we honor his life & legacy, I am proud to have worked with him on such a landmark civil rights achievement." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Senate Passes Kennedy, Braun Challenge to Biden Vaccine Mandate Sen. John Kennedy
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I'm on the Senate floor urging my colleagues to vote against Republicans' dangerous resolution that'd jeopardize our economy & pandemic response by blocking a simple, flexible, lifesaving rule for large employers to require vaccines OR weekly COVID tests." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Lynching is still not a federal hate crime. Today, @HouseJudiciary is marking up @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct to change that and ensure the full force of the federal gov't is brought to prosecute these monstrous acts. I am proud to support it as a co-sponsor." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate GOP plan to push an anti-vaccine proposal to overturn @POTUS 's vaccine requirements for businesses. No. We're in the middle of a health crisis. We can't take away critical tools that can help us end the pandemic, but that's what the GOP proposal would do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The DOJ is taking action against the terrible maps in Texas that violate the Voting Rights Act Because the right to vote is the beating heart of Democracy And in the Senate, we will continue the fight for voting rights and the fight to restore the VRA" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Boozman, Colleagues Vote to Block Biden Vaccine Mandate Sen. John Boozman
Dec. 8, 2021 Luján Introduces Legislation To Strengthen Tribal Protections for Children and Law Enforcement Under VAWA Reauthorization Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 7, 2021 GRIFFITH STATEMENT ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Rep. Howard Griffith
Dec. 6, 2021 McConnell Denounces Sham Trial and Sham Sentence for Aung San Suu Kyi Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 6, 2021 Klobuchar Statement on Justice Department Filing Lawsuit Against Texas Over Redistricting Maps Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "On this day in 2019, the House passed the Voting Rights Advancement Act. But in the two years since, the Senate has refused to take action on this or other major voting rights bills. This issue shouldn't be partisan -- we need action." Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 6, 2021 Senator Markey Condemns Sentencing of Burmese Leader, Calls on U.S. Government to Cut Off Burmese Military Oil and Gas Revenues Sen. Ed Markey
Dec. 6, 2021 Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Press Warrior Met to Negotiate a Fair Contract With Workers' Union Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The #MontgomeryBusBoycott that began 66 yrs ago today taught us the power of unity, persistence & resistance." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Dec. 16, 2021 Chairman Menendez Leads SFRC Dems In Introducing the Department of State Inclusivity Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Norton Introduces Resolution Calling on Congress to Condemn Voter Suppression Laws Enacted by the States Rep.Eleanor Norton
Dec. 15, 2021 Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Pingree, House Pass Bill to Combat Global Rise of Islamophobia Rep.Chellie Pingree
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Wyden, Schiff, Meeks and Maloney Lead House and Senate Democrats in Callng for Magnitsky Act Sanctions Against Companies That Enable Human Rights Abuses Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks for all the birthday wishes! Frankly, the only gift I want is for the Senate to pass voting rights legislation before the end of the year. Let's get it done." Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 15, 2021 Stefanik Pushes for a House Vote to Nullify Vaccine Mandate Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "My friend @SenatorWarnock is correct -- our democracy is in danger and we absolutely must act to save it. I support changing the rules around the filibuster for voting rights legislation to get it done." Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 14, 2021 Statement from U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Voting Rights Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 14, 2021 House of Representatives Passes Schakowsky/Omar Bill, Combating International Islamophobia Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Senator Markey Statement After Senate Raises the Debt Ceiling Utilizing Filibuster Carve Out Sen.Ed Markey
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Following the 2020 elections in which more Americans voted than ever before, we have seen unprecedented attacks on our democracy in states across the country. These attacks demand an immediate response. The first step? Passing the Freedom to Vote Act." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 14, 2021 Boozman, Marshall, Colleagues Move to Oppose Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate has shown it cannot do its basic duty and find 60 Senators to support basic voting rights, so I support changing the rules around the filibuster for voting rights legislation." Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 14, 2021 Booker, Cardin, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Create Special Envoy to Monitor and Address Islamophobia Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Webster & Graves Introduce Bill to Ban Vaccine Passports for Travel Rep.Sam Graves, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Heinrich, Luján Call On Treasury, IRS To Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen.Martin Heinrich
Dec. 10, 2021 Human Rights Caucus co-chairs recognize International Human Rights Day Sen.Chris Coons, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Schakowsky, Levin, Grijalva Statement on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "My Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate." Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2021 Stefanik Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. This #HumanRightsDay, let us recommit to bringing our nation and our world forward towards a future of freedom, peace, and justice." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "What I really want for Christmas? To pass the Freedom to Vote Act." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Reproductive Rights are #HumanRights. Women's Rights are #HumanRights. LGBTQ+ Rights are #HumanRights. Immigrant Rights are #HumanRights. To a world where every day is #HumanRightsDay." Rep.Katherine Clark
Dec. 9, 2021 Cassidy, Senate Pass Resolution to Overturn Biden Vaccine Mandate on Private Businesses Sen.Bill Cassidy
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "This lawsuit underscores the importance of passing the Freedom to Vote Act to put an end to discriminatory redistricting and set basic national standards to make sure all Americans can make their voices heard in our democracy, regardless of what zip code they live in." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 9, 2021 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Protect America's Elections and Strengthen Democracy Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 9, 2021 PASSED: Houlahan Votes to Advance Protecting Our Democracy Act Rep.Chrissy Houlahan
Dec. 9, 2021 Diaz-Balart Submits Lyrics of Song "Patria y Vida" to the Congressional Record Rep.Mario Diaz-Balart
Dec. 9, 2021 House Passes Schiff-Championed Bipartisan Legislation to Strenghten, Protect Our Democracy Sen.Adam Schiff
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "As the House sponsor of the ADA, I worked closely with Senator Dole to secure its passage & strengthen its protections in the years following. As we honor his life & legacy, I am proud to have worked with him on such a landmark civil rights achievement." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Senate Passes Kennedy, Braun Challenge to Biden Vaccine Mandate Sen.John Kennedy
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I'm on the Senate floor urging my colleagues to vote against Republicans' dangerous resolution that'd jeopardize our economy & pandemic response by blocking a simple, flexible, lifesaving rule for large employers to require vaccines OR weekly COVID tests." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Lynching is still not a federal hate crime. Today, @HouseJudiciary is marking up @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct to change that and ensure the full force of the federal gov't is brought to prosecute these monstrous acts. I am proud to support it as a co-sponsor." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate GOP plan to push an anti-vaccine proposal to overturn @POTUS 's vaccine requirements for businesses. No. We're in the middle of a health crisis. We can't take away critical tools that can help us end the pandemic, but that's what the GOP proposal would do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The DOJ is taking action against the terrible maps in Texas that violate the Voting Rights Act Because the right to vote is the beating heart of Democracy And in the Senate, we will continue the fight for voting rights and the fight to restore the VRA" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Boozman, Colleagues Vote to Block Biden Vaccine Mandate Sen.John Boozman
Dec. 8, 2021 Luján Introduces Legislation To Strengthen Tribal Protections for Children and Law Enforcement Under VAWA Reauthorization Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 7, 2021 GRIFFITH STATEMENT ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Rep.Howard Griffith
Dec. 6, 2021 McConnell Denounces Sham Trial and Sham Sentence for Aung San Suu Kyi Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 6, 2021 Klobuchar Statement on Justice Department Filing Lawsuit Against Texas Over Redistricting Maps Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "On this day in 2019, the House passed the Voting Rights Advancement Act. But in the two years since, the Senate has refused to take action on this or other major voting rights bills. This issue shouldn't be partisan -- we need action." Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 6, 2021 Senator Markey Condemns Sentencing of Burmese Leader, Calls on U.S. Government to Cut Off Burmese Military Oil and Gas Revenues Sen.Ed Markey
Dec. 6, 2021 Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Press Warrior Met to Negotiate a Fair Contract With Workers' Union Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The #MontgomeryBusBoycott that began 66 yrs ago today taught us the power of unity, persistence & resistance." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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