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Sept. 25, 2020 Congressman Mfume, Congressional Black Caucus Introduce Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Hyde-Smith Cosponsored Senate-Passed Resolution Defending Constitutionality of Pledge of Allegiance Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Congressman Cohen Presides at Hearing on Oversight of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Rep. Steve Cohen
Sept. 24, 2020 Waters Calls on Trump Administration to Rescind Rule that Makes It Harder to Prove Discrimination in Housing Rep. Maxine Waters
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Breonna Taylor's life mattered Breonna Taylor deserves justice Her family deserves justice This is a harrowing display of our broken system We need comprehensive policing reform now As a first step, the Senate must immediately pass the House-passed #JusticeInPolicing Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "We must bring lasting change to our police departments. It is the change that protesters and the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Daniel Prude are still waiting for. As a first step, the Senate must pass the #JusticeInPolicing Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2020 Congresswoman Moore Provisions Included in Congressional Black Caucus' Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Rep. Gwen Moore
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Chairman Scott Calls on Secretary DeVos to Reinstate Obama-Era School Discipline Guidance, Address Systemic Racism in Education Rep. Bobby Scott
Sept. 23, 2020 Congressman García Condemns Verdict Reached on the Police Officers who Killed Breonna Taylor Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020 Adams Statement on the Grand Jury Indictment in Kentucky Rep. Alma Adams
Sept. 23, 2020 Peters and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unplug Internet "Kill Switch' and Protect Civil Liberties Sen. Rand Paul, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This is wrong. Breonna Taylor's life mattered. She deserves justice. Her family deserves justice. Unjust laws produce unjust outcomes. This must end. The Senate must pass the Justice in Policing Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Harder Pushes CA Secretary of State to Ensure Nursing Home Residents' Votes Are Counted this Election Rep. Josh Harder
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on Latino families. We need proper testing & tracing in every community, greater assistance for essential workers, and we must eliminate bias in health care." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Ranking Member Cantwell Warns of Privacy Implications of New SCOTUS Justice, Urges Passage of Privacy Bill With Strong Consumer Protections Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 22, 2020 Rep. Johnson Holds Hearing on How Special Interests Threaten Judicial Independence Rep. Hank Johnson
Sept. 22, 2020 Evans: House Passes CROWN Act to Ban Hairstyle Discrimination Rep. Dwight Evans
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are taking over the Senate floor tonight to demand Republicans honor RBG's last wish instead of rushing through a Justice who'll undermine her legacy Dems will not stop fighting for a woman's right to choose, marriage equality, workers' rights, voting rights, and more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care Pre-existing condition protections A woman's right to choose Marriage equality Workers' rights Labor rights Voting rights Civil rights Climate change More Democrats won't stop fighting for Americans' rights and to honor Justice Ginsburg's legacy & last wish." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I took to the floor with Democrats to demand the Senate honor the legacy and last wishes of RBG Not turn the clock back on a woman's right to choose on marriage equality on joining a union on health care GOP blocked our resolution--Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2020 Reed-Whitehouse Statement on Providence Rally Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "RBG's death leaves a Supreme Court vacancy that puts everything on the line--the right to health care, a woman's right to choose, voting rights, more. And by all rights, Senator McConnell and Senate GOP have no right to fill this seat. Dems are fighting to honor RBG's last wish." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with @RepAOC at James Madison HS--Ruth Bader Ginsburg's alma mater, my alma mater. We are fighting to honor RBG's last wish. Everything Americans value is at stake. Health care, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, workers' rights, civil rights, climate change, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2020 Jayapal on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds Passage of Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 18, 2020 During Hispanic Heritage Month, Rosen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions Sen. Jacky Rosen
Sept. 18, 2020 Lofgren And Fudge: U.S. Commission On Civil Rights Failure To Release Report On Minority Voters Is Shameful And Wrong Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #NationalBlackVoterDay. We are fighting to end systemic racism. And we must reverse Republican efforts to make it harder for Black Americans to vote. Senator McConnell: It is long past time for the Senate to vote on #HR4 and restore the Voting Rights Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Honor Emmett Till Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of Sweeping Education Legislation to Fulfill the Promise of Equity in Our Schools Rep. Terri Sewell
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Smith Applauds House Passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Sentiment Related to COVID-19 Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kimberly Richey, Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - CT Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration To Drop Threat To Withhold Magnet School Funding Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Senator Coons Pushes to Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Sen. Chris Coons, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Hawley Asks DOJ to File Suit Against Unconstitutional Restrictions on Houses of Worship Sen. Josh Hawley
Sept. 17, 2020 House Passes Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Sept. 17, 2020 Murray Applauds US Commission on Civil Rights Recommendation to Finally End the Use of Subminimum Wages for Workers With Disabilities Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Judiciary Committee Chair - Booker Urges Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Trump Administration Directive Ending Anti-Racial Bias Trainings Sen. Cory Booker
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Clyburn, Sen. Coons Introduce Legislation Commemorating Multi-State Brown v. Board of Education Sites Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Sentiment Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Cisneros Votes to Condemn Anti-AAPI Racism and Discrimination Rep. Gil Cisneros
Sept. 17, 2020 Chairman Nadler Condemns AG Barr's Statement Comparing COVID-19 Restrictions to Slavery Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 17, 2020 Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Introduces Legislation to Increase Military Leadership Diversity to Address Future Threats Rep. Marc Veasey
Sept. 17, 2020 Scott and McMorris Rodgers Statement on Civil Rights Report to Repeal Subminimum Wage for People with Disabilities Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by an insidious racism targeted at Asian Americans. That's why it was so important that the House passed a resolution to strongly condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as it relates to the pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 25, 2020 Congressman Mfume, Congressional Black Caucus Introduce Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Hyde-Smith Cosponsored Senate-Passed Resolution Defending Constitutionality of Pledge of Allegiance Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Congressman Cohen Presides at Hearing on Oversight of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Rep.Steve Cohen
Sept. 24, 2020 Waters Calls on Trump Administration to Rescind Rule that Makes It Harder to Prove Discrimination in Housing Rep.Maxine Waters
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Breonna Taylor's life mattered Breonna Taylor deserves justice Her family deserves justice This is a harrowing display of our broken system We need comprehensive policing reform now As a first step, the Senate must immediately pass the House-passed #JusticeInPolicing Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "We must bring lasting change to our police departments. It is the change that protesters and the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Daniel Prude are still waiting for. As a first step, the Senate must pass the #JusticeInPolicing Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2020 Congresswoman Moore Provisions Included in Congressional Black Caucus' Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Rep.Gwen Moore
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Chairman Scott Calls on Secretary DeVos to Reinstate Obama-Era School Discipline Guidance, Address Systemic Racism in Education Rep.Bobby Scott
Sept. 23, 2020 Congressman García Condemns Verdict Reached on the Police Officers who Killed Breonna Taylor Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020 Adams Statement on the Grand Jury Indictment in Kentucky Rep.Alma Adams
Sept. 23, 2020 Peters and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unplug Internet "Kill Switch' and Protect Civil Liberties Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This is wrong. Breonna Taylor's life mattered. She deserves justice. Her family deserves justice. Unjust laws produce unjust outcomes. This must end. The Senate must pass the Justice in Policing Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Harder Pushes CA Secretary of State to Ensure Nursing Home Residents' Votes Are Counted this Election Rep.Josh Harder
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on Latino families. We need proper testing & tracing in every community, greater assistance for essential workers, and we must eliminate bias in health care." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Ranking Member Cantwell Warns of Privacy Implications of New SCOTUS Justice, Urges Passage of Privacy Bill With Strong Consumer Protections Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 22, 2020 Rep. Johnson Holds Hearing on How Special Interests Threaten Judicial Independence Rep.Hank Johnson
Sept. 22, 2020 Evans: House Passes CROWN Act to Ban Hairstyle Discrimination Rep.Dwight Evans
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are taking over the Senate floor tonight to demand Republicans honor RBG's last wish instead of rushing through a Justice who'll undermine her legacy Dems will not stop fighting for a woman's right to choose, marriage equality, workers' rights, voting rights, and more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care Pre-existing condition protections A woman's right to choose Marriage equality Workers' rights Labor rights Voting rights Civil rights Climate change More Democrats won't stop fighting for Americans' rights and to honor Justice Ginsburg's legacy & last wish." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I took to the floor with Democrats to demand the Senate honor the legacy and last wishes of RBG Not turn the clock back on a woman's right to choose on marriage equality on joining a union on health care GOP blocked our resolution--Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2020 Reed-Whitehouse Statement on Providence Rally Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "RBG's death leaves a Supreme Court vacancy that puts everything on the line--the right to health care, a woman's right to choose, voting rights, more. And by all rights, Senator McConnell and Senate GOP have no right to fill this seat. Dems are fighting to honor RBG's last wish." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with @RepAOC at James Madison HS--Ruth Bader Ginsburg's alma mater, my alma mater. We are fighting to honor RBG's last wish. Everything Americans value is at stake. Health care, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, workers' rights, civil rights, climate change, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2020 Jayapal on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds Passage of Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 18, 2020 During Hispanic Heritage Month, Rosen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions Sen.Jacky Rosen
Sept. 18, 2020 Lofgren And Fudge: U.S. Commission On Civil Rights Failure To Release Report On Minority Voters Is Shameful And Wrong Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #NationalBlackVoterDay. We are fighting to end systemic racism. And we must reverse Republican efforts to make it harder for Black Americans to vote. Senator McConnell: It is long past time for the Senate to vote on #HR4 and restore the Voting Rights Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Honor Emmett Till Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of Sweeping Education Legislation to Fulfill the Promise of Equity in Our Schools Rep.Terri Sewell
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Smith Applauds House Passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Sentiment Related to COVID-19 Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kimberly Richey, Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - CT Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration To Drop Threat To Withhold Magnet School Funding Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Senator Coons Pushes to Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Sen.Chris Coons, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Hawley Asks DOJ to File Suit Against Unconstitutional Restrictions on Houses of Worship Sen.Josh Hawley
Sept. 17, 2020 House Passes Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
Sept. 17, 2020 Murray Applauds US Commission on Civil Rights Recommendation to Finally End the Use of Subminimum Wages for Workers With Disabilities Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Judiciary Committee Chair - Booker Urges Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Trump Administration Directive Ending Anti-Racial Bias Trainings Sen.Cory Booker
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Clyburn, Sen. Coons Introduce Legislation Commemorating Multi-State Brown v. Board of Education Sites Sen.Mark Warner, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Sentiment Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Cisneros Votes to Condemn Anti-AAPI Racism and Discrimination Rep.Gil Cisneros
Sept. 17, 2020 Chairman Nadler Condemns AG Barr's Statement Comparing COVID-19 Restrictions to Slavery Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 17, 2020 Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Introduces Legislation to Increase Military Leadership Diversity to Address Future Threats Rep.Marc Veasey
Sept. 17, 2020 Scott and McMorris Rodgers Statement on Civil Rights Report to Repeal Subminimum Wage for People with Disabilities Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by an insidious racism targeted at Asian Americans. That's why it was so important that the House passed a resolution to strongly condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as it relates to the pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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