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July 20, 2020 Senators, Representatives Announce Legislation to Block Federal Paramilitary Occupations in Portland and Other American Cities Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Slotkin Statement on Use of Unidentified, Federal Troops to Quell Protests Sen. Elissa Slotkin
July 19, 2020 Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Call for IG Investigation Into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
July 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Ayanna Pressley Rep. Ayanna Pressley
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Black-Jewish Caucus Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America is mourning the loss of Congressman John Lewis We lost a pioneer civil rights ldr just like MLK. I didn't hv lots of discussion w John in 34 yrs of serving together but every time I did it was always pleasant He was a dedicated public servant & his legacy lives on" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Scalise Statement on The Death of Rep. John Lewis Rep. Steve Scalise
July 18, 2020 Wicker Statement on Congressman John Lewis Sen. Roger Wicker
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff Sen. Jon Ossoff
July 18, 2020 Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I think it's time for us to pass a voting rights act and name it the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020. The Senate needs to pass the bill, send it back to the House, then send it on to the President and let deeds demonstrate what they feel rather than their words. - @MSNBC" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep. Eleanor Norton
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Reed Statement on the Life, Legacy & Lasting Inspiration of John Lewis Sen. Jack Reed
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation is grieving the loss of Congressman John Lewis: a dedicated public servant. His legacy and leadership on civil rights will never be forgotten. Praying for comfort and peace for his family and loved ones." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2020 Pingree Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Chellie Pingree
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson Rep. Hank Johnson
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. CT Vivian grew up in Macomb and his fight for civil rights led him from Peoria to Selma. His lifetime of confronting injustice was inspiring, and his passing is a great loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Raskin Statement on The Passing of John Lewis Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I will never forget joining hands with John as Congress sang We Shall Overcome at a 2008 ceremony honoring his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It could not have been more humbling to consider what he had suffered and sacrificed so those words could be sung in that place." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Hill: "The House is a poorer place without John Lewis' beautiful voice and his beautiful message" Rep. James Hill
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
July 17, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Call for Investigations into Federal Operatives in Portland Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2020 Murphy Statement on Reports of Unidentified Law Enforcement in Oregon Sen. Chris Murphy
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Demand Federal Forces be Removed from Portland Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020 Senator Markey Blasts Secretary Pompeo Assault on Human Rights Sen. Ed Markey
July 17, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
July 20, 2020 Senators, Representatives Announce Legislation to Block Federal Paramilitary Occupations in Portland and Other American Cities Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Slotkin Statement on Use of Unidentified, Federal Troops to Quell Protests Sen.Elissa Slotkin
July 19, 2020 Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Call for IG Investigation Into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
July 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Ayanna Pressley Rep.Ayanna Pressley
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Black-Jewish Caucus Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America is mourning the loss of Congressman John Lewis We lost a pioneer civil rights ldr just like MLK. I didn't hv lots of discussion w John in 34 yrs of serving together but every time I did it was always pleasant He was a dedicated public servant & his legacy lives on" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Scalise Statement on The Death of Rep. John Lewis Rep.Steve Scalise
July 18, 2020 Wicker Statement on Congressman John Lewis Sen.Roger Wicker
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff Sen.Jon Ossoff
July 18, 2020 Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I think it's time for us to pass a voting rights act and name it the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020. The Senate needs to pass the bill, send it back to the House, then send it on to the President and let deeds demonstrate what they feel rather than their words. - @MSNBC" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep.Eleanor Norton
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Reed Statement on the Life, Legacy & Lasting Inspiration of John Lewis Sen.Jack Reed
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation is grieving the loss of Congressman John Lewis: a dedicated public servant. His legacy and leadership on civil rights will never be forgotten. Praying for comfort and peace for his family and loved ones." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2020 Pingree Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Chellie Pingree
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson Rep.Hank Johnson
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. CT Vivian grew up in Macomb and his fight for civil rights led him from Peoria to Selma. His lifetime of confronting injustice was inspiring, and his passing is a great loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Raskin Statement on The Passing of John Lewis Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I will never forget joining hands with John as Congress sang We Shall Overcome at a 2008 ceremony honoring his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It could not have been more humbling to consider what he had suffered and sacrificed so those words could be sung in that place." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Hill: "The House is a poorer place without John Lewis' beautiful voice and his beautiful message" Rep.James Hill
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
July 17, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Call for Investigations into Federal Operatives in Portland Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2020 Murphy Statement on Reports of Unidentified Law Enforcement in Oregon Sen.Chris Murphy
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Demand Federal Forces be Removed from Portland Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020 Senator Markey Blasts Secretary Pompeo Assault on Human Rights Sen.Ed Markey
July 17, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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