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Feb. 17, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The Rise in Violence Against Minority Institutions" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "As my friend @SenatorWarnock has so eloquently said: "Some people don't want some people to vote." But with history's eyes on us, we must -- and we will -- fight back." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Feb. 17, 2022 Senators Cruz, Ossoff Introduce Bill to Achieve Justice for Civil Rights Era Victims Sen. Ted Cruz
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Growing up, my mother instructed me to learn all about South Carolina's Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Dr. Bethune was her greatest hero. I look forward to joining @USRepKCastor when we can finally welcome the statue of her likeness to its final home, the U.S. Capitol." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge Social Security to Reconsider Use of Facial Recognition Technology Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Texas' restrictive voter laws are designed to deny Americans their sacred right to vote. House Democrats have passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act and HR1 to ward off similar attacks happening across the country. It's long past time for the Senate to do its part." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "The fight for voting rights is an "all hands on deck" situation. The Senate must do its part by passing the For the People Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. All of us must do our part to protect our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 14, 2022 Cortez Masto Joins Effort to Make Government Services Accessible in More Languages Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 14, 2022 Norton Celebrates 204th Birthday of Frederick Douglass, D.C. Voting Rights Champion Rep. Eleanor Norton
Feb. 14, 2022 Gillibrand Successfully Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Call To Protect Civil Rights For People With Disabilities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic; HHS Issues New Guidance To Health Care Providers To Enhance Protections For Those With Disabilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 12, 2022 Hoyer Remarks at the 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "My office has been flooded with calls from people across WA state voicing their support for strong federal voting rights legislation. Getting this done is the right thing to do. It's what the people of WA state want. And I'll keep working until we get it done." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "On this day 113 years ago, the @NAACP was founded with the goal of securing for all Americans their Constitutional rights.   I commend their continued efforts to make America's greatness accessible to all of her people." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2022 Rep. Ted Budd Announces New Support for Bill Targeting Human Trafficking Sen. Ted Budd
Feb. 11, 2022 Tweet - "The #AmericaCOMPETES Act will create new possibilities for the next generation of HBCU students. This bill sets aside $1.2 billion to expand research and educational capabilities at our nation's HBCUs and MSIs, ensuring STEM students of color have an equal opportunity to thrive." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2022 Rep. Owens, Sen. Scott: Pandemic restrictions have tilted the playing field against black students -- school choice can level it again Rep. Clarence Owens
Feb. 11, 2022 Tweet - "This week's #CriticalRaceFact highlights Elijah McCoy. Thomas Savery is known as the inventor of the steam engine. However, Elijah McCoy's automatic oil cup made these engines safer and more efficient. Many tried to copy his work, but most companies wanted "the Real McCoy."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 10, 2022 Hirono Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Void and Prevent Forced Arbitration Agreements for Sexual Harassment and Assault Sen. Mazie Hirono
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Commending Commitment to Appoint the First Black Woman to the Supreme Court Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, we must raise our voices and fight against the false, politically motivated, narrative about schools teaching critical race theory.   As I wrote in @BlackPressUSA, no amount of whitewashing or book banning will change our history." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 10, 2022 Mccollum Statement Commemorating 2022 Black History Month Rep. Betty McCollum
Feb. 10, 2022 Norton Introduces Bill to Address Implicit Bias in Schools Rep. Eleanor Norton
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "In 1989, my dear brother John Lewis spoke at the Black History Month Breakfast. As we celebrate #BHMBreakfast41, I remember him and his work to encourage every American to get into #GoodTrouble. " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "I'm proud to bring @RepCicilline's #GlobalRespectAct to the Floor today. This legislation affirms that hate has no place in the U.S., and will deny visas to those who commit human rights abuses against LGBTQ people abroad. I urge my colleagues to vote yes on this critical bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "We should honor #BlackHistoryMonth by passing voting rights legislation that meaningfully restores the Voting Rights Act and ensures that Black voters have equal opportunity to cast their vote." Sen. Mark Warner
Date Title Politician
Feb. 17, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The Rise in Violence Against Minority Institutions" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "As my friend @SenatorWarnock has so eloquently said: "Some people don't want some people to vote." But with history's eyes on us, we must -- and we will -- fight back." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Feb. 17, 2022 Senators Cruz, Ossoff Introduce Bill to Achieve Justice for Civil Rights Era Victims Sen.Ted Cruz
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Growing up, my mother instructed me to learn all about South Carolina's Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Dr. Bethune was her greatest hero. I look forward to joining @USRepKCastor when we can finally welcome the statue of her likeness to its final home, the U.S. Capitol." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge Social Security to Reconsider Use of Facial Recognition Technology Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Texas' restrictive voter laws are designed to deny Americans their sacred right to vote. House Democrats have passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act and HR1 to ward off similar attacks happening across the country. It's long past time for the Senate to do its part." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "The fight for voting rights is an "all hands on deck" situation. The Senate must do its part by passing the For the People Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. All of us must do our part to protect our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 14, 2022 Cortez Masto Joins Effort to Make Government Services Accessible in More Languages Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 14, 2022 Norton Celebrates 204th Birthday of Frederick Douglass, D.C. Voting Rights Champion Rep.Eleanor Norton
Feb. 14, 2022 Gillibrand Successfully Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Call To Protect Civil Rights For People With Disabilities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic; HHS Issues New Guidance To Health Care Providers To Enhance Protections For Those With Disabilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 12, 2022 Hoyer Remarks at the 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "My office has been flooded with calls from people across WA state voicing their support for strong federal voting rights legislation. Getting this done is the right thing to do. It's what the people of WA state want. And I'll keep working until we get it done." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "On this day 113 years ago, the @NAACP was founded with the goal of securing for all Americans their Constitutional rights.   I commend their continued efforts to make America's greatness accessible to all of her people." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2022 Rep. Ted Budd Announces New Support for Bill Targeting Human Trafficking Sen.Ted Budd
Feb. 11, 2022 Tweet - "The #AmericaCOMPETES Act will create new possibilities for the next generation of HBCU students. This bill sets aside $1.2 billion to expand research and educational capabilities at our nation's HBCUs and MSIs, ensuring STEM students of color have an equal opportunity to thrive." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2022 Rep. Owens, Sen. Scott: Pandemic restrictions have tilted the playing field against black students -- school choice can level it again Rep.Clarence Owens
Feb. 11, 2022 Tweet - "This week's #CriticalRaceFact highlights Elijah McCoy. Thomas Savery is known as the inventor of the steam engine. However, Elijah McCoy's automatic oil cup made these engines safer and more efficient. Many tried to copy his work, but most companies wanted "the Real McCoy."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 10, 2022 Hirono Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Void and Prevent Forced Arbitration Agreements for Sexual Harassment and Assault Sen.Mazie Hirono
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Commending Commitment to Appoint the First Black Woman to the Supreme Court Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, we must raise our voices and fight against the false, politically motivated, narrative about schools teaching critical race theory.   As I wrote in @BlackPressUSA, no amount of whitewashing or book banning will change our history." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 10, 2022 Mccollum Statement Commemorating 2022 Black History Month Rep.Betty McCollum
Feb. 10, 2022 Norton Introduces Bill to Address Implicit Bias in Schools Rep.Eleanor Norton
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "In 1989, my dear brother John Lewis spoke at the Black History Month Breakfast. As we celebrate #BHMBreakfast41, I remember him and his work to encourage every American to get into #GoodTrouble. " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "I'm proud to bring @RepCicilline's #GlobalRespectAct to the Floor today. This legislation affirms that hate has no place in the U.S., and will deny visas to those who commit human rights abuses against LGBTQ people abroad. I urge my colleagues to vote yes on this critical bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "We should honor #BlackHistoryMonth by passing voting rights legislation that meaningfully restores the Voting Rights Act and ensures that Black voters have equal opportunity to cast their vote." Sen.Mark Warner
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