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July 17, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report
Rep. Jamie Raskin
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
July 17, 2020
Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "Senator Murphy and I introduced a bill in June to require federal officers to ID themselves. We need to pass it now so this president or any future president can't TRAMPLE Americans' rights."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
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
Thompson: Administration's Violent Actions in Portland are an Un-American Affront to Democracy
Rep. Bennie Thompson
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into STL Circuit Attorney's Targeting of McCloskey Family
Sen. Josh Hawley
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Chairs Raskin, Castro Oppose Potentially Dangerous Language and Raise Public Health Concerns in The State Department's Unalienable Rights Draft Report and Release Event
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020
Tweet - "Great to hear from @noblenatl Land of Lincoln chapter members & discuss the need for policing reform that addresses racial discrimination & excessive uses of force in law enforcement. The Senate should take up the Justice in Policing Act to correct discriminatory policing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
July 15, 2020
Durbin Discusses Police Reform With National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020
Tweet - "Leadership (or the lack thereof) Matters. Just ask the people of Florida who are being overrun by #COVID19. VOTE. Like your life depends on it. Your quality of life absolutely depends on it."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 14, 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 - Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer and Bonamici Demand Answers from DHS and DOJ after Federal Agent Shoots Peaceful Protester in Head
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 14, 2020
Toomey-Van Hollen Hong Kong Autonomy Act Signed into Law
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 14, 2020
Hearing of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lucas, Hearing on COVID-19, Heat, and Env. Justice
Rep. Frank Lucas
July 13, 2020
We Must Protect Our Citizens
Rep. Jodey Arrington
July 13, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jeff Merkley
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 13, 2020
Tweet - "There's no question the toll of this pandemic is disproportionately affecting African American & Latino families. From the #HeroesAct to our bill to strengthen the #ACA, the Senate should take up House-passed bills to address racial health disparities."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020
Tweet - "You marched, you protested, you spoke out about police reform. House Dems listened & passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. Now it's up to the Senate to take up and pass this critically important bill. Learn how you can engage here:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2020
Tweet - "One year ago today, New York banned race discrimination based on natural hair or hairstyles. Now we need to pass @SenBooker 's CROWN Act to take action at the federal level and ban this discrimination across America."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Bring the #JusticeInPolicing Act to the Senate floor immediately. Enough is enough. It passed the House more than 2 months ago."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2020
Cortez Masto Hosts Call with Nevada Lgbtq Leaders, Urges Trump Administration to Rescind Anti-LGBTQ Policies
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 10, 2020
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO - Harris, Bennet Urge Facebook to Strengthen Efforts to Protect Civil Rights, Combat Voter Suppression
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
July 10, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback
Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
July 9, 2020
Tweet - "As we recognize the anniversary of the 14th amendment today, we are witnessing states across this country enact laws that are stripping away the rights of Americans. They are infringing on voting rights, women's rights, worker's rights & much more. It must stop now."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2020
Lankford Applauds SCOTUS Decisions That Uphold the Constitution and Religious Freedom
Sen. James Lankford
July 8, 2020
Chairman Scott Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrisey-Berru
Rep. Bobby Scott
July 8, 2020
Hern applauds SCOTUS decision protecting religious liberty
Rep. Kevin Hern
July 8, 2020
Senator Scott and Attorney General Barr have Discussions with Law Enforcement and Community Leaders in South Carolina
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
July 8, 2020
Cotton Applauds Supreme Court Rulings on Religious Liberty
Sen. Tom Cotton
July 8, 2020
Letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Helsinki Commissioners Gwen Moore, Alcee Hastings, Emanuel Cleaver, and Marc Veasey Lead Call for Comprehensive Action to Address anti-Black Racism Abroad
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
July 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Health Leaders Condemn Final Rule to Erode Anti-Discrimination Protections Under the ACA
Rep. Richard Neal, ...
July 7, 2020
Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, HELP Democrats Demand DeVos Reverse All Actions Inconsistent with SCOTUS Decision Affirming LGBTQIA+ Rights
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
July 7, 2020
Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce 1619 Act to Raise Awareness, Understanding of African American History in Schools
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 6, 2020
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker
Sen. Cory Booker
July 6, 2020
Chairman Raskin and Subcommittees Demand More Transparency and Public Participation in State Department's Unalienable Rights Meetings and Report
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 6, 2020
Senators Warren, Durbin, Hirono & Congressman Richmond Introduce Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 3, 2020
Tweet - "Our Armed Forces would be better served if President Trump spent more time reading his daily briefing and less time planning military parades and defending relics of the Confederacy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 3, 2020
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffries
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Date
Title
Politician
July 17, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report
Rep.Jamie Raskin
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
July 17, 2020
Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "Senator Murphy and I introduced a bill in June to require federal officers to ID themselves. We need to pass it now so this president or any future president can't TRAMPLE Americans' rights."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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
Thompson: Administration's Violent Actions in Portland are an Un-American Affront to Democracy
Rep.Bennie Thompson
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into STL Circuit Attorney's Targeting of McCloskey Family
Sen.Josh Hawley
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Chairs Raskin, Castro Oppose Potentially Dangerous Language and Raise Public Health Concerns in The State Department's Unalienable Rights Draft Report and Release Event
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020
Tweet - "Great to hear from @noblenatl Land of Lincoln chapter members & discuss the need for policing reform that addresses racial discrimination & excessive uses of force in law enforcement. The Senate should take up the Justice in Policing Act to correct discriminatory policing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
July 15, 2020
Durbin Discusses Police Reform With National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2020
Tweet - "Leadership (or the lack thereof) Matters. Just ask the people of Florida who are being overrun by #COVID19. VOTE. Like your life depends on it. Your quality of life absolutely depends on it."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 14, 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 - Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer and Bonamici Demand Answers from DHS and DOJ after Federal Agent Shoots Peaceful Protester in Head
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 14, 2020
Toomey-Van Hollen Hong Kong Autonomy Act Signed into Law
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 14, 2020
Hearing of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lucas, Hearing on COVID-19, Heat, and Env. Justice
Rep.Frank Lucas
July 13, 2020
We Must Protect Our Citizens
Rep.Jodey Arrington
July 13, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jeff Merkley
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 13, 2020
Tweet - "There's no question the toll of this pandemic is disproportionately affecting African American & Latino families. From the #HeroesAct to our bill to strengthen the #ACA, the Senate should take up House-passed bills to address racial health disparities."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020
Tweet - "You marched, you protested, you spoke out about police reform. House Dems listened & passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. Now it's up to the Senate to take up and pass this critically important bill. Learn how you can engage here:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2020
Tweet - "One year ago today, New York banned race discrimination based on natural hair or hairstyles. Now we need to pass @SenBooker 's CROWN Act to take action at the federal level and ban this discrimination across America."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Bring the #JusticeInPolicing Act to the Senate floor immediately. Enough is enough. It passed the House more than 2 months ago."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 10, 2020
Cortez Masto Hosts Call with Nevada Lgbtq Leaders, Urges Trump Administration to Rescind Anti-LGBTQ Policies
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 10, 2020
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO - Harris, Bennet Urge Facebook to Strengthen Efforts to Protect Civil Rights, Combat Voter Suppression
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
July 10, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Health Disparities & Relief Programs With Illinois Latino Caucus
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
July 9, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback
Rep.Veronica Escobar, ...
July 9, 2020
Tweet - "As we recognize the anniversary of the 14th amendment today, we are witnessing states across this country enact laws that are stripping away the rights of Americans. They are infringing on voting rights, women's rights, worker's rights & much more. It must stop now."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 8, 2020
Lankford Applauds SCOTUS Decisions That Uphold the Constitution and Religious Freedom
Sen.James Lankford
July 8, 2020
Chairman Scott Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrisey-Berru
Rep.Bobby Scott
July 8, 2020
Hern applauds SCOTUS decision protecting religious liberty
Rep.Kevin Hern
July 8, 2020
Senator Scott and Attorney General Barr have Discussions with Law Enforcement and Community Leaders in South Carolina
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
July 8, 2020
Cotton Applauds Supreme Court Rulings on Religious Liberty
Sen.Tom Cotton
July 8, 2020
Letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Helsinki Commissioners Gwen Moore, Alcee Hastings, Emanuel Cleaver, and Marc Veasey Lead Call for Comprehensive Action to Address anti-Black Racism Abroad
Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
July 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Health Leaders Condemn Final Rule to Erode Anti-Discrimination Protections Under the ACA
Rep.Richard Neal, ...
July 7, 2020
Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, HELP Democrats Demand DeVos Reverse All Actions Inconsistent with SCOTUS Decision Affirming LGBTQIA+ Rights
Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
July 7, 2020
Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce 1619 Act to Raise Awareness, Understanding of African American History in Schools
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 6, 2020
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker
Sen.Cory Booker
July 6, 2020
Chairman Raskin and Subcommittees Demand More Transparency and Public Participation in State Department's Unalienable Rights Meetings and Report
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 6, 2020
Senators Warren, Durbin, Hirono & Congressman Richmond Introduce Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 3, 2020
Tweet - "Our Armed Forces would be better served if President Trump spent more time reading his daily briefing and less time planning military parades and defending relics of the Confederacy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 3, 2020
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffries
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
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