| July 29, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Senate Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Foxx Names Cline to Serve as Republican Leader of Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee
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Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Merkley Welcomes Announcement of Withdrawal of Federal Forces From Portland
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Continue Push to Bring Harriet Tubman Statue to U.S. Capitol Building
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Waters Again Sounds Alarm on Need to Prevent Evictions; Calls Senate Republican HEALS Act a "Slap in the Face' to Struggling Families
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Rep. Maxine Waters
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| July 29, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Introduces Bill Ensuring Law Enforcement Employers are Liable for Civil Rights Violations
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| July 29, 2020
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Soto Speaks in Support of the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
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Rep. Darren Soto
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| July 29, 2020
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Rep. Ami Bera Hails Passage of Gandhi-King Exchange Act
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Rep. Ami Bera
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "This is disgusting. President Trump is actively working to gut fair housing laws and legalize housing discrimination. EVERY American deserves access to the American dream. We will fight this."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "At my weekly press conf, I told reporters that we said goodbye to our friend John Lewis today and that there is a hole in the heart of America. We ought to honor his legacy with actions. The Senate ought to take up the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 29, 2020
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Durbin: We Must End Systemic Racial Injustice
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Questions Attorney General Barr
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "If @SenateGOP really wanted to honor John Lewis, they would join @SenateDems in our efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Words of praise are fine, but they will soon ring hollow unless real action is taken to ensure every American has the right to vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2020
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Rep. Thompson Votes to Pass the Commission on age Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
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Rep. Bennie Thompson
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "As we remember and celebrate our colleague John Lewis, I urge Senate Republicans to honor his life's work by taking up the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #restorethevote. He fought to ensure no American was denied their right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 yesterday. If Senate leadership and the President want to truly honor John Lewis, they'll pass this bill."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 28, 2020
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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 27, 2020
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CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with James Clyburn
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 27, 2020
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House Passes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Promote Transparency with Federal Law Enforcement
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| July 27, 2020
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Waters, Nadler and Clay Slam Trump Administration Decision to Terminate Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 27, 2020
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Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 27, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford Votes to Pass the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| July 27, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 27, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Join 47 Senators in Introducing The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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ICYMI: Castro, Blumenauer, Bonamici, Garcia Unveil Appropriations Amendments to Defund Trump's Secret Police
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Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Wilson Passes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
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Sen. Rick Scott, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "As our nation reckons w/ racial injustice, we must address the disparities and inequalities impacting African-American men & boys. Today, the House passed @RepWilson's #BlackMenAndBoysAct, and I urge @POTUS to sign it into law"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 27, 2020
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Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 27, 2020
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Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "As we witness the deadly outcomes of interactions between black men and police, we must seek comprehensive reforms that will change this narrative. Police reforms are necessary, but we must also restructure the system that has adversely impacted black men since birth."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "It is fitting that today as we memorialize John Lewis in the Capitol Rotunda, we honor his memory by renaming this legislation with which he is so closely identified. Enacting the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act is the best thing we can do to honor this American hero."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 27, 2020
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McConnell Delivers Rotunda Tribute to Congressman John Lewis
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| July 27, 2020
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Rep. Sewell Calls on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to Take Up and Pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| July 26, 2020
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CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with James Clyburn
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 26, 2020
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Chairman Neal Statement on the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| July 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law that has helped build a more inclusive America. I was proud to be the lead House sponsor of the ADA. As we celebrate #ADA30, here's a look at the difference the law has made."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 26, 2020
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Chairman Scott's Video Message On 30th Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilities
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| July 26, 2020
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Tweet - "For 30 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act has stood as a landmark civil rights victory. In the face of the Trump Admin's attacks on the ADA, Democrats remain committed to defending & expanding its protections. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/72620"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 26, 2020
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Tweet - "The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago today to provide protections for Americans w/ disabilities & to preserve their basic civil & human rights. I'm proud to celebrate the #ADA today & I remain committed to fight to make equal opportunity a reality."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 26, 2020
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Tweet - "30 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law to protect against disability-based discrimination. And today, we remain committed to the fight for equal rights for people with disabilities, including people of color with disabilities. #ADA30"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 25, 2020
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Shaheen & Hassan Help Introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Bonamici, Blumenauer, Castro, Garcia Unveil Appropriations Amendments to Defund Trump's Secret Police
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| July 24, 2020
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Schatz, Senators Introduce The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| July 24, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes for, Improves Domestic and International Priorities Funding Bill
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 24, 2020
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Reed Denounces Trump's Attempt to Keep Military Bases Named After Pro-Slavery Confederates Who Fought Against the U.S.
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the US Department of Justice - Reps Lieu and Jeffries Call for Investigation Into DOJ Imprisonment of Michael Cohen
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| July 24, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Introduces the Citizen Participation Act
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| July 24, 2020
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Murray, Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Situation at Hampton Inn with Migrant Children
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| July 24, 2020
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Scott, Serrano, Nadler Release Groundbreaking GAO Report On 30th Anniversary Of ADA That Finds Two-Thirds Of U.S. Public Schools Have Barriers That May Limit Access For Students With Disabilities
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Senator Hassan Statement Ahead of 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "It's unacceptable--over 155yrs after the Civil War--bases still bear names of traitorous Confederate officers who fought for slavery & white supremacy I proudly stood with @SenWarren @SenJackReed @SenateDems to pass bipartisan provision to rename them"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump is actively working to legalize housing discrimination, gutting fair housing laws and denying people of color access to the American Dream. This is unconscionable, and we will fight this."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2020
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Q&A: ADA Turns 30
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| July 24, 2020
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Following Hirono-led Advocacy, IG Will Review DOJ's Use of Force Against Peaceful Protesters in Lafayette Square and Portland
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sen. Lee Leads Letter on First Amendment Fairness
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Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Amy Klobuchar
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| July 23, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Chairs Helsinki Commission Hearing on Press Freedom in the United States
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| July 23, 2020
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Question of Personal Privilege
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley
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| July 23, 2020
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Question of Personal Privilege
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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| July 23, 2020
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Merkley Opposes NDAA, Continues to Press for Vote on Trump's Secret Police
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| July 23, 2020
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Chairman Thompson Announces Hearing Next Week on DHS Police Actions Threatening Our Democracy
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Rep. Bennie Thompson
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| July 23, 2020
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Question of Personal Privilege
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Rep. Lori Trahan
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| July 23, 2020
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Question of Personal Privilege
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Rep. Mark Pocan
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| July 23, 2020
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Question of Personal Privilege
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 23, 2020
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Wyden, Merkley Introduce The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Huffman Joins Legislation to Block Federal Paramilitary Occupations in Portland and Other American Cities
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Rep. Jared Huffman
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| July 23, 2020
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Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Accessible Voting Act to Expand Voting Rights for Older Americans, People with Disabilities
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Rep. Sewell Honors Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| July 23, 2020
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Question of Personal Privilege
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib
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| July 23, 2020
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Pingree Votes to Remove Racist, Confederate Statues from US Capitol Complex
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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