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Feb. 17, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has only worsened racial disparities in our health care system. It was good to hear from the IL Vaccine Corps Partnership about their efforts to build equity in vaccine rollout--we must pass the American Rescue Plan to improve distribution & tackle these disparities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2021 Congressman Cohen Presides at Hearing on "H.R. 40: Exploring the Path to Reparative Justice Rep. Steve Cohen
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden and Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas - SEN. VAN HOLLEN, REP. BROWN LEAD NEW BICAMERAL PUSH TO PROTECT CAMEROONIANS IN THE FACE OF MOUNTING VIOLENCE Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 17, 2021 Larsen, Veasey Introduce Bill to Fight Discriminatory Voter ID Laws Rep. Rick Larsen
Feb. 17, 2021 Following the Passing of Alton W. Wiley, Sen. Reed Pays Tribute to the Life & Legacy of RI's First Black Judge Sen. Jack Reed
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Biden - VAN HOLLEN, INHOFE, LEAHY AND 24 COLLEAGUES URGE BIDEN TO REVERSE MISGUIDED WESTERN SAHARA DECISION Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 16, 2021 CNN "Cuomo Prime Time" - Transcript: Interview with Bennie Thompson Rep. Bennie Thompson
Feb. 16, 2021 Norton Celebrates 203rd Birthday of Frederick Douglass, D.C. Voting Rights Champion Rep. Eleanor Norton
Feb. 14, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly's Statement in Support of Stopping Environmental Racism in Chicago's South East Side Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 12, 2021 Wyden, Neal Applaud Biden Administration's Agreement to Halt Discriminatory HHS Rule Change Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 12, 2021 Cortez Masto Celebrates Black History Month Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump may no longer be President, but the hate that he stirred up remains and must be addressed. We all must speak out against the discrimination and hatred that is being directed towards our Asian-American brothers and sisters." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Congresswoman Ross Appointed to Two Subcommittees on House Judiciary Committee Rep. Deborah Ross
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to Honorable Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader - Luetkemeyer, MO Republicans Urge Protections for Workers with Disabilities in 14(c) Programs Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "The last time I saw Martin Luther King Jr. alive was at Septima Clark's house. Many consider Rosa Parks to be the "mother of the movement," but King actually gave that designation to Septima Clark. She taught Rosa Parks & guided many others in the movement. #BlackHistoryMonth" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2021 Rep. Omar New Vice Chair of House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa Rep. Ilhan Omar
Feb. 11, 2021 Letter to President Biden - Warren, Omar and Garcia Lead Letter Calling for Sanctions Relief Rep. Ilhan Omar
Feb. 11, 2021 CAPAC Members Mourn the Loss of Vicha Ratanapakdee and Condemn Continuing Spike in Violence Against Asian Americans Rep. Steven Horsford, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 U.S. Senator Tina Smith Lauds White House for Heeding Her Push for COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Sen. Tina Smith
Feb. 11, 2021 Rep. Young Kim Statement on Biden DOJ Dropping Case on Protecting Asian Americans from Discrimination Rep. Young Kim
Feb. 11, 2021 Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Jerry Moran Introduce Legislation to Honor the Contributions of the All Black, Female "Six Triple Eight" Battalion of World War II Rep. Gwen Moore
Feb. 10, 2021 Congressman Russ Fulcher Appointed as Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
Feb. 10, 2021 U.S. Senator Tina Smith Teams up with Senate Colleagues to Introduce Justice for Black Farmers Act Sen. Tina Smith
Feb. 10, 2021 Peters, Stabenow Introduce Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021 Lankford, Colleagues Advocate to Protect Hongkongers From Chinese Oppression Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBooker & @RepUnderwood in introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy--we must do everything we can to close the racial health disparity gap in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Congressman David G. Valadao to Serve as Co-Chair of The American Sikh Congressional Caucus Rep. John Garamendi, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2021 Luján Cosponsors Legislation to Provide Direct COVID-19 Relief for Farmers of Color Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 8, 2021 Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the importance of eliminating health disparities. As a founding Member of @BMHCaucus, I congratulate @RepAdams @RepUnderwood @CoryBooker for today's introduction of the #Momnibus -- policy solutions to end maternal health disparities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 8, 2021 U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Jeff Merkley and Representative Gwen Moore Introduce Legislation to Diversify the Perinatal Workforce and Improve Access to Maternity Care Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 8, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites Sen. Tim Kaine
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt. This would help close the racial wealth gap and provide relief to tens of millions of workers, people, and families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2021 Wyden, Merkley Sponsor Bill to Protect Workers' Right to Organize and Make our Economy Work for Everyone Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 5, 2021 Statement Recognizing Black History Month Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Environmental justice and racial justice go hand in hand. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to join the @EJusticeCaucus in demanding #EnvironmentalJusticeNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "A disproportionate burden of student debt falls on people of color. Student debt isn't just an economic issue. It's also a civil rights issue. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt and help close the racial wealth gap." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "It was great to hear from distinguished civil rights leaders yesterday. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to work closely alongside the @NAACP, @NAACP_LDF, and @civilrightsorg to accomplish our shared priorities for civil and human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Franklin Statement on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Rep. Clifford Franklin
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets With Civil Rights Leaders On Judiciary Committee Priorities Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H. Res. Removing A Certain Member From Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives Rep. Victoria Spartz
Feb. 4, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H. Res. Removing A Certain Member From Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives Rep. James Scott
Feb. 4, 2021 Meng Reintroduces Legislation to Lower the Voting Age in America to 16 Years Old Rep. Grace Meng
Feb. 3, 2021 Newhouse, Axne Introduce Bill to Improve Healthcare Access, Outcomes for New and Expecting Mothers in Rural America Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Cotton Statement on Biden Administration Decision to Drop Yale Discrimination Suit Sen. Tom Cotton
Feb. 3, 2021 Congressman Darrell Issa Named Ranking Member for Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet Rep. Darrell Issa
Feb. 3, 2021 Reed Renews Push for Paycheck Fairness Act Sen. Jack Reed
Date Title Politician
Feb. 17, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has only worsened racial disparities in our health care system. It was good to hear from the IL Vaccine Corps Partnership about their efforts to build equity in vaccine rollout--we must pass the American Rescue Plan to improve distribution & tackle these disparities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2021 Congressman Cohen Presides at Hearing on "H.R. 40: Exploring the Path to Reparative Justice Rep.Steve Cohen
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden and Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas - SEN. VAN HOLLEN, REP. BROWN LEAD NEW BICAMERAL PUSH TO PROTECT CAMEROONIANS IN THE FACE OF MOUNTING VIOLENCE Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 17, 2021 Larsen, Veasey Introduce Bill to Fight Discriminatory Voter ID Laws Rep.Rick Larsen
Feb. 17, 2021 Following the Passing of Alton W. Wiley, Sen. Reed Pays Tribute to the Life & Legacy of RI's First Black Judge Sen.Jack Reed
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Biden - VAN HOLLEN, INHOFE, LEAHY AND 24 COLLEAGUES URGE BIDEN TO REVERSE MISGUIDED WESTERN SAHARA DECISION Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 16, 2021 CNN "Cuomo Prime Time" - Transcript: Interview with Bennie Thompson Rep.Bennie Thompson
Feb. 16, 2021 Norton Celebrates 203rd Birthday of Frederick Douglass, D.C. Voting Rights Champion Rep.Eleanor Norton
Feb. 14, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly's Statement in Support of Stopping Environmental Racism in Chicago's South East Side Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 12, 2021 Wyden, Neal Applaud Biden Administration's Agreement to Halt Discriminatory HHS Rule Change Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 12, 2021 Cortez Masto Celebrates Black History Month Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump may no longer be President, but the hate that he stirred up remains and must be addressed. We all must speak out against the discrimination and hatred that is being directed towards our Asian-American brothers and sisters." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Congresswoman Ross Appointed to Two Subcommittees on House Judiciary Committee Rep.Deborah Ross
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to Honorable Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader - Luetkemeyer, MO Republicans Urge Protections for Workers with Disabilities in 14(c) Programs Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "The last time I saw Martin Luther King Jr. alive was at Septima Clark's house. Many consider Rosa Parks to be the "mother of the movement," but King actually gave that designation to Septima Clark. She taught Rosa Parks & guided many others in the movement. #BlackHistoryMonth" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2021 Rep. Omar New Vice Chair of House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa Rep.Ilhan Omar
Feb. 11, 2021 Letter to President Biden - Warren, Omar and Garcia Lead Letter Calling for Sanctions Relief Rep.Ilhan Omar
Feb. 11, 2021 CAPAC Members Mourn the Loss of Vicha Ratanapakdee and Condemn Continuing Spike in Violence Against Asian Americans Rep.Steven Horsford, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 U.S. Senator Tina Smith Lauds White House for Heeding Her Push for COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Sen.Tina Smith
Feb. 11, 2021 Rep. Young Kim Statement on Biden DOJ Dropping Case on Protecting Asian Americans from Discrimination Rep.Young Kim
Feb. 11, 2021 Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Jerry Moran Introduce Legislation to Honor the Contributions of the All Black, Female "Six Triple Eight" Battalion of World War II Rep.Gwen Moore
Feb. 10, 2021 Congressman Russ Fulcher Appointed as Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
Feb. 10, 2021 U.S. Senator Tina Smith Teams up with Senate Colleagues to Introduce Justice for Black Farmers Act Sen.Tina Smith
Feb. 10, 2021 Peters, Stabenow Introduce Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021 Lankford, Colleagues Advocate to Protect Hongkongers From Chinese Oppression Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBooker & @RepUnderwood in introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy--we must do everything we can to close the racial health disparity gap in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Congressman David G. Valadao to Serve as Co-Chair of The American Sikh Congressional Caucus Rep.John Garamendi, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2021 Luján Cosponsors Legislation to Provide Direct COVID-19 Relief for Farmers of Color Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 8, 2021 Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the importance of eliminating health disparities. As a founding Member of @BMHCaucus, I congratulate @RepAdams @RepUnderwood @CoryBooker for today's introduction of the #Momnibus -- policy solutions to end maternal health disparities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 8, 2021 U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Jeff Merkley and Representative Gwen Moore Introduce Legislation to Diversify the Perinatal Workforce and Improve Access to Maternity Care Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 8, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites Sen.Tim Kaine
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt. This would help close the racial wealth gap and provide relief to tens of millions of workers, people, and families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2021 Wyden, Merkley Sponsor Bill to Protect Workers' Right to Organize and Make our Economy Work for Everyone Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 5, 2021 Statement Recognizing Black History Month Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Environmental justice and racial justice go hand in hand. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to join the @EJusticeCaucus in demanding #EnvironmentalJusticeNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "A disproportionate burden of student debt falls on people of color. Student debt isn't just an economic issue. It's also a civil rights issue. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt and help close the racial wealth gap." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "It was great to hear from distinguished civil rights leaders yesterday. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to work closely alongside the @NAACP, @NAACP_LDF, and @civilrightsorg to accomplish our shared priorities for civil and human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Franklin Statement on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Rep.Clifford Franklin
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets With Civil Rights Leaders On Judiciary Committee Priorities Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H. Res. Removing A Certain Member From Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives Rep.Victoria Spartz
Feb. 4, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H. Res. Removing A Certain Member From Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives Rep.James Scott
Feb. 4, 2021 Meng Reintroduces Legislation to Lower the Voting Age in America to 16 Years Old Rep.Grace Meng
Feb. 3, 2021 Newhouse, Axne Introduce Bill to Improve Healthcare Access, Outcomes for New and Expecting Mothers in Rural America Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Cotton Statement on Biden Administration Decision to Drop Yale Discrimination Suit Sen.Tom Cotton
Feb. 3, 2021 Congressman Darrell Issa Named Ranking Member for Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet Rep.Darrell Issa
Feb. 3, 2021 Reed Renews Push for Paycheck Fairness Act Sen.Jack Reed
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