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April 5, 2021 Tweet - "We ought to make it easier for Americans to vote, not harder. #HR1 would do just that, and the majority of Americans support this bill. We must enact this legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore faith in our government." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "House Democrats are delivering on our promise to make government work more effectively #ForThePeople it serves. #HR1 is a sweeping government reform package that would put the power of government back in the hands of the American people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2021 Congressman Al Green Opposes State Voter Suppression Bills, Urges National Voting Rights Standards Rep. Al Green
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 5, 2021 Clyburn, Williams, Gillibrand, And Warnock Announce Introduction Of Voter Empowerment Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021 Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act Rep. Grace Meng
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "The late John Lewis nearly gave his life to secure the right to vote & I am committed to honoring his legacy & preserving our democracy. It's our responsibility to ensure that all eligible Americans have the right to cast a ballot that will be counted & make their voices heard." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 3, 2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Nikema Williams Rep. Nikema Williams
April 2, 2021 Carter Slams MLB for All-Star Game Move Rep. Buddy Carter
April 2, 2021 Strickland, Kim (NJ) Urge SBA & Treasury to Make Relief Aid Accessible to Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
April 2, 2021 Congressman Al Green Hosts #StopAsianHate Press Conference in Houston's Chinatown Rep. Al Green
April 1, 2021 Letter to Shawn Benge, Deputy Director of Operations of the National Park Service - Duckworth, Durbin Push for Site of Emmett Till's Memorial Service to Be Designated as Part of National Park System Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 1, 2021 Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly believe that LGBTQ individuals should not be denied equal protections under the law. House Democrats have passed the #EqualityAct and will continue calling on the Senate to extend anti-discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 1, 2021 Padilla, Warnock Introduce Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes, Curb Rising Maternal Mortality Rate in U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
April 1, 2021 Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
April 1, 2021 Nadler, Gillibrand, Maloney, Meeks, Jeffries, Meng, Espaillat Announce Bicameral Legislation to Establish African Burial Memorial Museum in New York City Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 1, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, I was proud to join the rally in Koreatown to stand up to hatred against the AAPI community. The Senate will act to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Tiffany, Owens Announce Bill to Ensure Equal Protection in Agriculture Department Programs, Activities Rep. Tom Tiffany, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Every person deserves to be loved and accepted for who they are and live a life free from unjust discrimination. On this #TransDayOfVisibility, I am proud to stand alongside the transgender community in the fight for acceptance and equal rights under the law." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2021 Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
March 31, 2021 Collins, Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Protect Older Workers From Discrimination Sen. Susan Collins
March 31, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Pentagon's New Rules to Reverse Trump-Era Discriminatory Policies Against Transgender Troops Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 31, 2021 Pelosi Statement on Biden Administration Formalizing Protections for Transgender Servicemembers Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, Un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you to @ChiPubSchools for lifting up #TransDayOfVisibility. As I said in the recent @JudiciaryDems hearing on the Equality Act, instead of discriminating against and marginalizing LGBTQ kids, we should be working toward a more inclusive America." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2021 Gottheimer Hosts Rep. Andy Kim, North Jersey Leaders, Students for Dialogue on Combating Hate & AAPI Discrimination Rep. Josh Gottheimer
March 31, 2021 Hinson Statement on Miller-Meeks Final Victory in IA-02 Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "While it's fair to condemn the bystanders who did not come to the aid of the Filipino woman brutally attacked in NY, we ourselves are bystanders if we are silent in the face of anti-Asian discrimination. Thoughts, prayers, and tweets are not enough. We need urgent federal action." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Trans rights are human rights. And that's exactly why we're working to pass the #EqualityAct in the Senate. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Owens, Tiffany Announce Bill to Ensure Equal Protection in Agriculture Department Programs, Activities Rep. Clarence Owens
March 30, 2021 Rep Lieu Applauds White House Actions to Combat Anti-Asian Violence Rep. Ted Lieu
March 30, 2021 Gottheimer, North Jersey Community Stands in Solidarity to Stop Anti-Asian Hate, Discrimination Against Our Aapi Communities Rep. Josh Gottheimer
March 30, 2021 Ranking Member Risch Statement On State Department's 2020 Human Rights Report Sen. Jim Risch
March 30, 2021 Duckworth Applauds President Biden's Actions to Support Aapi Community Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 30, 2021 Sánchez Joins MAOF, Rite Aid for Vaccine Clinic In Montebello Rep. Linda Sánchez
March 30, 2021 Following Duckworth's Efforts, Doj Pledges to Improve Investigations and Prosecutions of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 29, 2021 Rush, Bacon Introduce Legislation To Honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley With Congressional Gold Medal Rep. Don Bacon, ...
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2021 Representatives García, Scanlon, and Williams Introduce Our Homes Our Votes Act to Facilitate Voter Registration in Affordable Housing Rep. Mary Scanlon, ...
March 29, 2021 McBath, Warnock, Chu, Bourdeaux, Williams Introduce Bicameral Resolution Denouncing Anti-Asian Hate After Atlanta Shooting Rep. Lucy McBath
March 29, 2021 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Bicameral Resolution Denouncing Anti-Asian Hate Rep. Nikema Williams
March 27, 2021 Sen. Booker, Rep. Watson-Coleman Re-introduce the CROWN Act Sen. Cory Booker, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Rep. Demings Reintroduces Media Diversity Legislation Rep. Maria Salazar, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "The horrific shootings in Georgia are just the latest example of the increase of hateful sentiment Asian Americans have experienced throughout the pandemic. We stand with the Asian American community in San Francisco and across the country to reject bigotry and #StopAsianHate." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 26, 2021 Letter to Trade Associations, Firms, and Businesses - Cotton, McConnell, Ernst, Grassley Send Letter To Businesses Regarding Democrats' Theft Of Iowa House Seat Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
March 26, 2021 Congresswoman Waters Speaks Out Against Anti-Asian Violence, Participates in National Day of Action and Healing Rep. Maxine Waters
March 26, 2021 Schatz Introduces New Bill To Fund Education Of Japanese American Internment, Preserve Confinement Sites Sen. Brian Schatz
March 26, 2021 Duckworth, Hirono Re-Introduce Legislation to Prevent Atrocities Like Mass Japanese American Internment from Happening Again Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date Title Politician
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "We ought to make it easier for Americans to vote, not harder. #HR1 would do just that, and the majority of Americans support this bill. We must enact this legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore faith in our government." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "House Democrats are delivering on our promise to make government work more effectively #ForThePeople it serves. #HR1 is a sweeping government reform package that would put the power of government back in the hands of the American people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2021 Congressman Al Green Opposes State Voter Suppression Bills, Urges National Voting Rights Standards Rep.Al Green
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 5, 2021 Clyburn, Williams, Gillibrand, And Warnock Announce Introduction Of Voter Empowerment Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021 Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act Rep.Grace Meng
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "The late John Lewis nearly gave his life to secure the right to vote & I am committed to honoring his legacy & preserving our democracy. It's our responsibility to ensure that all eligible Americans have the right to cast a ballot that will be counted & make their voices heard." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 3, 2021 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Nikema Williams Rep.Nikema Williams
April 2, 2021 Carter Slams MLB for All-Star Game Move Rep.Buddy Carter
April 2, 2021 Strickland, Kim (NJ) Urge SBA & Treasury to Make Relief Aid Accessible to Minority-Owned Small Businesses Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
April 2, 2021 Congressman Al Green Hosts #StopAsianHate Press Conference in Houston's Chinatown Rep.Al Green
April 1, 2021 Letter to Shawn Benge, Deputy Director of Operations of the National Park Service - Duckworth, Durbin Push for Site of Emmett Till's Memorial Service to Be Designated as Part of National Park System Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 1, 2021 Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly believe that LGBTQ individuals should not be denied equal protections under the law. House Democrats have passed the #EqualityAct and will continue calling on the Senate to extend anti-discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 1, 2021 Padilla, Warnock Introduce Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes, Curb Rising Maternal Mortality Rate in U.S. Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
April 1, 2021 Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
April 1, 2021 Nadler, Gillibrand, Maloney, Meeks, Jeffries, Meng, Espaillat Announce Bicameral Legislation to Establish African Burial Memorial Museum in New York City Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 1, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, I was proud to join the rally in Koreatown to stand up to hatred against the AAPI community. The Senate will act to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Tiffany, Owens Announce Bill to Ensure Equal Protection in Agriculture Department Programs, Activities Rep.Tom Tiffany, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Every person deserves to be loved and accepted for who they are and live a life free from unjust discrimination. On this #TransDayOfVisibility, I am proud to stand alongside the transgender community in the fight for acceptance and equal rights under the law." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2021 Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
March 31, 2021 Collins, Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Protect Older Workers From Discrimination Sen.Susan Collins
March 31, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Pentagon's New Rules to Reverse Trump-Era Discriminatory Policies Against Transgender Troops Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 31, 2021 Pelosi Statement on Biden Administration Formalizing Protections for Transgender Servicemembers Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, Un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you to @ChiPubSchools for lifting up #TransDayOfVisibility. As I said in the recent @JudiciaryDems hearing on the Equality Act, instead of discriminating against and marginalizing LGBTQ kids, we should be working toward a more inclusive America." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2021 Gottheimer Hosts Rep. Andy Kim, North Jersey Leaders, Students for Dialogue on Combating Hate & AAPI Discrimination Rep.Josh Gottheimer
March 31, 2021 Hinson Statement on Miller-Meeks Final Victory in IA-02 Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "While it's fair to condemn the bystanders who did not come to the aid of the Filipino woman brutally attacked in NY, we ourselves are bystanders if we are silent in the face of anti-Asian discrimination. Thoughts, prayers, and tweets are not enough. We need urgent federal action." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Trans rights are human rights. And that's exactly why we're working to pass the #EqualityAct in the Senate. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Owens, Tiffany Announce Bill to Ensure Equal Protection in Agriculture Department Programs, Activities Rep.Clarence Owens
March 30, 2021 Rep Lieu Applauds White House Actions to Combat Anti-Asian Violence Rep.Ted Lieu
March 30, 2021 Gottheimer, North Jersey Community Stands in Solidarity to Stop Anti-Asian Hate, Discrimination Against Our Aapi Communities Rep.Josh Gottheimer
March 30, 2021 Ranking Member Risch Statement On State Department's 2020 Human Rights Report Sen.Jim Risch
March 30, 2021 Duckworth Applauds President Biden's Actions to Support Aapi Community Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 30, 2021 Sánchez Joins MAOF, Rite Aid for Vaccine Clinic In Montebello Rep.Linda Sánchez
March 30, 2021 Following Duckworth's Efforts, Doj Pledges to Improve Investigations and Prosecutions of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 29, 2021 Rush, Bacon Introduce Legislation To Honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley With Congressional Gold Medal Rep.Don Bacon, ...
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2021 Representatives García, Scanlon, and Williams Introduce Our Homes Our Votes Act to Facilitate Voter Registration in Affordable Housing Rep.Mary Scanlon, ...
March 29, 2021 McBath, Warnock, Chu, Bourdeaux, Williams Introduce Bicameral Resolution Denouncing Anti-Asian Hate After Atlanta Shooting Rep.Lucy McBath
March 29, 2021 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Bicameral Resolution Denouncing Anti-Asian Hate Rep.Nikema Williams
March 27, 2021 Sen. Booker, Rep. Watson-Coleman Re-introduce the CROWN Act Sen.Cory Booker, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Rep. Demings Reintroduces Media Diversity Legislation Rep.Maria Salazar, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "The horrific shootings in Georgia are just the latest example of the increase of hateful sentiment Asian Americans have experienced throughout the pandemic. We stand with the Asian American community in San Francisco and across the country to reject bigotry and #StopAsianHate." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 26, 2021 Letter to Trade Associations, Firms, and Businesses - Cotton, McConnell, Ernst, Grassley Send Letter To Businesses Regarding Democrats' Theft Of Iowa House Seat Sen.Tom Cotton, ...
March 26, 2021 Congresswoman Waters Speaks Out Against Anti-Asian Violence, Participates in National Day of Action and Healing Rep.Maxine Waters
March 26, 2021 Schatz Introduces New Bill To Fund Education Of Japanese American Internment, Preserve Confinement Sites Sen.Brian Schatz
March 26, 2021 Duckworth, Hirono Re-Introduce Legislation to Prevent Atrocities Like Mass Japanese American Internment from Happening Again Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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