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Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate 55 years of the Voting Rights Act, our work to ensure access to the ballot isn't over. Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act and we must give states the resources they need to #ProtectOurVote amid the COVID-19 crisis. #VRA55" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 55 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law But we are still fighting to ensure all Americans have equal access to the ballot box It is past time for the Senate to vote to restore the Voting Rights Act AND provide funding to ensure safe and fair elections" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Bennet, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago today, the #VotingRightsAct was signed into law -- an important step in fighting racial discrimination at the polls. Today, @HouseDemocrats are continuing to fight #ForThePeople and ensure every American's voice is heard in our elections." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 6, 2020 Lofgren Statement On The 55th Anniversary Of The Voting Rights Act Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Aug. 6, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 5, 2020 Van Hollen, Harris, Menendez, Booker Introduce Legislation to Increase Diversity on CARES Oversight Commission Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Blackburn, Alexander, Bernhardt Celebrate Designation of Nashville's Hermitage Hotel as a National Historic Landmark Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Waters, Warren and Gillibrand Introduce Legislation Requiring the Fed to Close Racial Employment and Wage Gaps Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Americans with Disabilities Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Velázquez Demands FCC Probe of Racist Puerto Rico TV Program Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 4, 2020 Bonamici Speaks Out Against Federal Abuse of Power at Portland Protests during Oversight Subcommittee Discussion with Oregonians Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Aug. 4, 2020 Hern introduces Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act Rep. Kevin Hern
Aug. 4, 2020 Merkley Highlights Abuses of Peaceful Protesters by Federal Forces in Portland at Senate Hearing Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, the Hon. Letitia James, New York Attorney General, Audrey Strauss, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the Hon. Anthony Scarpino, Westchester County District Attorney - Senator Markey Calls on Attorney General William Barr, New York State Officials to Reopen Investigation of Murder of DJ Henry Sen. Ed Markey
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Every time I think of voting, I think of John Lewis. John wanted to pass HR 4, which is now the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. We passed it in the House. I hope the Senate will do more than give lip service to John & by their deeds pass the bill." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Merkley, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Put Strict Limits on Corporate Use of Facial Recognition Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the United States Army - Gillibrand Calls On Secretaries Of Defense And Army To Rename Confederate Monuments In New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 3, 2020 Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Address Mental Health Equity and Access for Communities of Color Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to Superintendent Sean S. Buck of the United States Naval Academy - TURNER and Brown Ask Armed Services Academies About Diversity Initiatives Rep. Mike Turner, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Rose and Thompson Announce Legislation to Ensure Proper Oversight of DHS Intelligence Products Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to Anindya Datta, CEO and Chairman and of Mobilewalla - Warren, Maloney, Wyden, DeSaulnier Probe Data Broker's Collection of Data on Black Lives Matter Demonstrators Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Horace Jen, Acting Under Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - House Intelligence Committee Launches Investigation Into Actions by Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis in Portland and in Response to Protests Nationwide Sen. Adam Schiff
Aug. 2, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Aug. 2, 2020 Fox News "Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2020 National Women's Suffrage Month Statement Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
July 31, 2020 During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Rosen Co-Sponsors Legislation to Address Minority Mental Health Equity and Access Sen. Jacky Rosen
July 31, 2020 Chairs DeFazio and Thompson Introduce Legislation to Rein in Federal Protection Statute that Trump Administration is Using as Cover for Civil Rights Abuses in Portland, Oregon Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
July 31, 2020 Slotkin Secures Funding for Michigan Priorities in House-Passed Appropriations Bill Sen. Elissa Slotkin
July 31, 2020 Espaillat Secures Key Funding Increases, Policy Wins in House Funding Bills Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 31, 2020 Letter to Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Wyden, Cassidy and Bicameral Coalition Request FTC Investigate Advertisers Tracking Americans at Places of Worship and Protests Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 31, 2020 Amendment to Defund Operation Legend Passes House by Voice Vote Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
July 31, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 31, 2020 And Still I Rise Rep. Al Green
July 30, 2020 Sens. Coons and Blunt lead bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus discussion on community policing Sen. Chris Coons
July 30, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, the Hon. Geoff Duncan, Lt. Governor of Georgia, and the Hon. David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives - Bishop, Graves, Georgia Delegation Ask Kemp to Put a Statue of John Lewis in Us Capitol Rep. James Scott, ...
July 30, 2020 Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All Sen. Cory Booker, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - ""I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me." John Lewis never stopped marching. And today, young people nationwide are rising up to march for justice and equality. His memory and legacy lives on in every one of them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "No subtly here. This is so overtly racist that the President might as well come out and say that he wants to bring back redlining. His own past would suggest he never wanted it to go away in the first place." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate 55 years of the Voting Rights Act, our work to ensure access to the ballot isn't over. Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act and we must give states the resources they need to #ProtectOurVote amid the COVID-19 crisis. #VRA55" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 55 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law But we are still fighting to ensure all Americans have equal access to the ballot box It is past time for the Senate to vote to restore the Voting Rights Act AND provide funding to ensure safe and fair elections" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Bennet, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago today, the #VotingRightsAct was signed into law -- an important step in fighting racial discrimination at the polls. Today, @HouseDemocrats are continuing to fight #ForThePeople and ensure every American's voice is heard in our elections." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 6, 2020 Lofgren Statement On The 55th Anniversary Of The Voting Rights Act Rep.Zoe Lofgren
Aug. 6, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 5, 2020 Van Hollen, Harris, Menendez, Booker Introduce Legislation to Increase Diversity on CARES Oversight Commission Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Blackburn, Alexander, Bernhardt Celebrate Designation of Nashville's Hermitage Hotel as a National Historic Landmark Sen.Marsha Blackburn, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Waters, Warren and Gillibrand Introduce Legislation Requiring the Fed to Close Racial Employment and Wage Gaps Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Americans with Disabilities Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Velázquez Demands FCC Probe of Racist Puerto Rico TV Program Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 4, 2020 Bonamici Speaks Out Against Federal Abuse of Power at Portland Protests during Oversight Subcommittee Discussion with Oregonians Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Aug. 4, 2020 Hern introduces Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act Rep.Kevin Hern
Aug. 4, 2020 Merkley Highlights Abuses of Peaceful Protesters by Federal Forces in Portland at Senate Hearing Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, the Hon. Letitia James, New York Attorney General, Audrey Strauss, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the Hon. Anthony Scarpino, Westchester County District Attorney - Senator Markey Calls on Attorney General William Barr, New York State Officials to Reopen Investigation of Murder of DJ Henry Sen.Ed Markey
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Every time I think of voting, I think of John Lewis. John wanted to pass HR 4, which is now the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. We passed it in the House. I hope the Senate will do more than give lip service to John & by their deeds pass the bill." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Merkley, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Put Strict Limits on Corporate Use of Facial Recognition Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the United States Army - Gillibrand Calls On Secretaries Of Defense And Army To Rename Confederate Monuments In New York Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 3, 2020 Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Address Mental Health Equity and Access for Communities of Color Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to Superintendent Sean S. Buck of the United States Naval Academy - TURNER and Brown Ask Armed Services Academies About Diversity Initiatives Rep.Mike Turner, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Rose and Thompson Announce Legislation to Ensure Proper Oversight of DHS Intelligence Products Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to Anindya Datta, CEO and Chairman and of Mobilewalla - Warren, Maloney, Wyden, DeSaulnier Probe Data Broker's Collection of Data on Black Lives Matter Demonstrators Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Horace Jen, Acting Under Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - House Intelligence Committee Launches Investigation Into Actions by Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis in Portland and in Response to Protests Nationwide Sen.Adam Schiff
Aug. 2, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Aug. 2, 2020 Fox News "Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2020 National Women's Suffrage Month Statement Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
July 31, 2020 During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Rosen Co-Sponsors Legislation to Address Minority Mental Health Equity and Access Sen.Jacky Rosen
July 31, 2020 Chairs DeFazio and Thompson Introduce Legislation to Rein in Federal Protection Statute that Trump Administration is Using as Cover for Civil Rights Abuses in Portland, Oregon Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
July 31, 2020 Slotkin Secures Funding for Michigan Priorities in House-Passed Appropriations Bill Sen.Elissa Slotkin
July 31, 2020 Espaillat Secures Key Funding Increases, Policy Wins in House Funding Bills Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 31, 2020 Letter to Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Wyden, Cassidy and Bicameral Coalition Request FTC Investigate Advertisers Tracking Americans at Places of Worship and Protests Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 31, 2020 Amendment to Defund Operation Legend Passes House by Voice Vote Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
July 31, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 31, 2020 And Still I Rise Rep.Al Green
July 30, 2020 Sens. Coons and Blunt lead bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus discussion on community policing Sen.Chris Coons
July 30, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, the Hon. Geoff Duncan, Lt. Governor of Georgia, and the Hon. David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives - Bishop, Graves, Georgia Delegation Ask Kemp to Put a Statue of John Lewis in Us Capitol Rep.James Scott, ...
July 30, 2020 Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All Sen.Cory Booker, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - ""I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me." John Lewis never stopped marching. And today, young people nationwide are rising up to march for justice and equality. His memory and legacy lives on in every one of them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "No subtly here. This is so overtly racist that the President might as well come out and say that he wants to bring back redlining. His own past would suggest he never wanted it to go away in the first place." Sen.Dick Durbin
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