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Dec. 15, 2020 Oversight Chairs Seek Member Briefing Related to Executive Order Canceling Diversity, Anti-racism Training Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 14, 2020 Scott and colleagues celebrate passage of bill to train pilots, support ROTC students at HBCUs Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 11, 2020 Booker, Scott, Brown, and Graham Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 110th Anniversary of the National Urban League Sen. Cory Booker
Dec. 11, 2020 Scott Bill To Strengthen Partnerships Between HBCUs and Federal Agencies Headed To White House Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 10, 2020 Castro, Raskin Statement on Commemorating International Human Rights Day Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 10, 2020 Reps. García, Pressley, and Jeffries Introduce Transit Parity Resolution Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Senators Tillis and Coons, Reps. Lowenthal and Pocan Introduce Resolution Honoring Human Rights Day Sen. Thom Tillis
Dec. 10, 2020 Pelosi Statement on UN Human Rights Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 10, 2020 Boston Globe - Governor Baker should sign the police reform bill Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 10, 2020 Sens. Coons and Tillis, Reps. Lowenthal and Pocan introduce resolution honoring Human Rights Day Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Castro, Bass, Chu, Haaland, Titus Introduce New Legislation to Promote State Department Diversity and Inclusion Rep. Joaquin Castro
Dec. 9, 2020 Reps. García and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Facilitate Voter Registration in Subsidized Housing Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Congressman Mfume Moves to Advance 'Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act' in U.S. House on Wednesday Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Dec. 7, 2020 Lankford Joins Cruz and Colleagues to Submit Amicus Brief to Supreme Court in Brnovich v. DNC Sen. James Lankford
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the Dem-led House passed HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As we look to the next Congress & a new Biden-Harris Admin, I hope we can move forward on this legislation & honor the memory of civil rights heroes like John Lewis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "1 year ago, the House passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. By refusing to act, the GOP has paved the way for modern-day voter suppression tactics. As we look forward, I hope we'll honor John Lewis by restoring the voting rights protections he fought to secure." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Although this was not the first bus boycott to take place, it did have an enormous impact on the civil rights movement, and it showed the power we can have when we demand change." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2020 President Trump Signs Cassidy, Johnson Bill to Rename Post Office After Dr. C.O. Simpkins Sr. Into Law Rep. Mike Johnson
Dec. 4, 2020 President Trump Signs Cassidy, Johnson Bill to Rename Post Office After Dr. C.O. Simpkins Sr. into Law Sen. Bill Cassidy
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to ExamSoft - Wyden Calls For Virtual Exam Software Companies to Improve Equity, Accessibility & Privacy For Students Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 3, 2020 Booker Introduces Companion to Rep. Lee Resolution Calling for First United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Sen. Cory Booker
Dec. 3, 2020 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Issues a Statement on The Passing of Maria Jimenez Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 2, 2020 The Nation - Now Is the Time to Make Good on the Promise of Justice for All Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 2, 2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Discrimination in Financial Services Industry Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has exacerbated racial economic disparities, and the recovery outlook for Black communities is expected to be much slower because of long-standing injustice." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 27, 2020 Latta: We Must Hold China Accountable Rep. Bob Latta
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I intend to seek the top Democratic position on the Judiciary Committee in the 117th Congress. We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 House Passes the National Apprenticeship Act and Includes Horsford Racial and Gender Equity Amendment Rep. Steven Horsford
Nov. 23, 2020 Castro, Cicilline Introduce the LOVE Act to Protect LGBTQ Diplomats from Discrimination Rep. Joaquin Castro
Nov. 20, 2020 Pressley, Kennedy, Mass. Lawmakers Urge State House Leadership to Adopt Reforms Called for by Black and Brown Staffers Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Letter to US Comptroller General, Gene L. Dodaro - Pressley, Warren Ask Independent Watchdog to Investigate Racial Inequity in Pandemic Response Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Rudy Giuliani is a legal buffoon but the racist strategy of trying to overturn the votes of African-Americans is no laughing matter. The outgoing President's Republican enablers need to condemn this travesty and recognize President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Booker, Warren, Gillibrand Announce Comprehensive Bill to Address the History of Discrimination in Federal Agricultural Policy Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Republican leaders demand mayor Bowser explain failure to protect peaceful protestors with diverging viewpoints Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia - Republican leaders demand mayor Bowser explain failure to protect peaceful protestors with diverging viewpoints Rep. Mike Johnson, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to Government Accountability Office - Raskin, Blumenthal Seek Study of Online Hate Crimes as Fbi, Adl Reports Show Rise in Incidents Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Rep. Castro: LGBTQ Rights are Human Rights Rep. Joaquin Castro
Nov. 13, 2020 Interview with US Commission on Civil Rights Briefing - Rep. Pressley Discusses Racial Disparities in Maternal Health at U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Briefing Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Brown, Reed Question FHFA on GSE Loan Sales That Could Remove Vital Borrower Protections Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhillon, Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Foxx, Cline Praise EEOC's Efforts to Increase Transparency Rep. Ben Cline, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 15, 2020 Oversight Chairs Seek Member Briefing Related to Executive Order Canceling Diversity, Anti-racism Training Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 14, 2020 Scott and colleagues celebrate passage of bill to train pilots, support ROTC students at HBCUs Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 11, 2020 Booker, Scott, Brown, and Graham Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 110th Anniversary of the National Urban League Sen.Cory Booker
Dec. 11, 2020 Scott Bill To Strengthen Partnerships Between HBCUs and Federal Agencies Headed To White House Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 10, 2020 Castro, Raskin Statement on Commemorating International Human Rights Day Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 10, 2020 Reps. García, Pressley, and Jeffries Introduce Transit Parity Resolution Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Senators Tillis and Coons, Reps. Lowenthal and Pocan Introduce Resolution Honoring Human Rights Day Sen.Thom Tillis
Dec. 10, 2020 Pelosi Statement on UN Human Rights Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 10, 2020 Boston Globe - Governor Baker should sign the police reform bill Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 10, 2020 Sens. Coons and Tillis, Reps. Lowenthal and Pocan introduce resolution honoring Human Rights Day Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Castro, Bass, Chu, Haaland, Titus Introduce New Legislation to Promote State Department Diversity and Inclusion Rep.Joaquin Castro
Dec. 9, 2020 Reps. García and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Facilitate Voter Registration in Subsidized Housing Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Congressman Mfume Moves to Advance 'Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act' in U.S. House on Wednesday Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Dec. 7, 2020 Lankford Joins Cruz and Colleagues to Submit Amicus Brief to Supreme Court in Brnovich v. DNC Sen.James Lankford
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the Dem-led House passed HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As we look to the next Congress & a new Biden-Harris Admin, I hope we can move forward on this legislation & honor the memory of civil rights heroes like John Lewis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "1 year ago, the House passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. By refusing to act, the GOP has paved the way for modern-day voter suppression tactics. As we look forward, I hope we'll honor John Lewis by restoring the voting rights protections he fought to secure." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Although this was not the first bus boycott to take place, it did have an enormous impact on the civil rights movement, and it showed the power we can have when we demand change." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2020 President Trump Signs Cassidy, Johnson Bill to Rename Post Office After Dr. C.O. Simpkins Sr. Into Law Rep.Mike Johnson
Dec. 4, 2020 President Trump Signs Cassidy, Johnson Bill to Rename Post Office After Dr. C.O. Simpkins Sr. into Law Sen.Bill Cassidy
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to ExamSoft - Wyden Calls For Virtual Exam Software Companies to Improve Equity, Accessibility & Privacy For Students Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 3, 2020 Booker Introduces Companion to Rep. Lee Resolution Calling for First United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Sen.Cory Booker
Dec. 3, 2020 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Issues a Statement on The Passing of Maria Jimenez Rep.Sylvia Garcia
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 2, 2020 The Nation - Now Is the Time to Make Good on the Promise of Justice for All Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 2, 2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Discrimination in Financial Services Industry Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has exacerbated racial economic disparities, and the recovery outlook for Black communities is expected to be much slower because of long-standing injustice." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 27, 2020 Latta: We Must Hold China Accountable Rep.Bob Latta
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection Rep.Katherine Clark, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I intend to seek the top Democratic position on the Judiciary Committee in the 117th Congress. We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 House Passes the National Apprenticeship Act and Includes Horsford Racial and Gender Equity Amendment Rep.Steven Horsford
Nov. 23, 2020 Castro, Cicilline Introduce the LOVE Act to Protect LGBTQ Diplomats from Discrimination Rep.Joaquin Castro
Nov. 20, 2020 Pressley, Kennedy, Mass. Lawmakers Urge State House Leadership to Adopt Reforms Called for by Black and Brown Staffers Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Letter to US Comptroller General, Gene L. Dodaro - Pressley, Warren Ask Independent Watchdog to Investigate Racial Inequity in Pandemic Response Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Rudy Giuliani is a legal buffoon but the racist strategy of trying to overturn the votes of African-Americans is no laughing matter. The outgoing President's Republican enablers need to condemn this travesty and recognize President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Booker, Warren, Gillibrand Announce Comprehensive Bill to Address the History of Discrimination in Federal Agricultural Policy Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Republican leaders demand mayor Bowser explain failure to protect peaceful protestors with diverging viewpoints Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia - Republican leaders demand mayor Bowser explain failure to protect peaceful protestors with diverging viewpoints Rep.Mike Johnson, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to Government Accountability Office - Raskin, Blumenthal Seek Study of Online Hate Crimes as Fbi, Adl Reports Show Rise in Incidents Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Rep. Castro: LGBTQ Rights are Human Rights Rep.Joaquin Castro
Nov. 13, 2020 Interview with US Commission on Civil Rights Briefing - Rep. Pressley Discusses Racial Disparities in Maternal Health at U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Briefing Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Brown, Reed Question FHFA on GSE Loan Sales That Could Remove Vital Borrower Protections Sen.Jack Reed, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhillon, Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Foxx, Cline Praise EEOC's Efforts to Increase Transparency Rep.Ben Cline, ...
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