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June 11, 2020
Tweet - "Black & Latino voters wait 45-46% longer than white voters to cast a ballot We can't have an equal society if the wellspring of democracy--the right to vote--remains tainted by inequality The House has acted Sen. McConnell: Let the Senate to do the same"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020
Senator Markey Presses Attorney General Barr on Covert Surveillance of Protestors
Sen. Ed Markey
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "Hazard pay for essential workers is a racial justice issue. Health care is a racial justice issue. Rent assistance is a racial justice issue. Senate Republicans: We must act to keep fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "Today in the Senate Judiciary Committee, I proposed an amendment to condemn AG Barr for ordering the attack on peaceful protestors in Lafayette Square last week & to support the constitutional rights of Americans to peaceably assemble. Senate Republicans blocked my amendment."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020
During National Movement to Denounce Racism and Racial Injustices, Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dwight Evans Reiterate Their Call to Ban Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols
Rep. Dwight Evans
June 11, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020
For Country Caucus Statement on Support of Antilynching Legislation
Rep. Don Bacon
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "This week's election in Georgia was frighteningly mismanaged. And it may be a troubling sign of what to expect in November as Republicans around the country seek to make it harder to vote during the ongoing pandemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020
Peters Announces Support for Policing Reforms
Sen. Gary Peters
June 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Murray Demand HHS Withdraw Rule Allowing Sweeping Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Against LGBTQIA+ Communities and Religious Minorities
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 11, 2020
Release: Gottheimer Stand in Solidarity Against Racial Injustice -- With NJ Attorney General, Local Officials, North Jersey Residents in Ridgewood
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
June 11, 2020
TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued
Sen. Tina Smith
June 11, 2020
ICYMI: Rep. Hill Speaks About Bipartisan Achievements on Under the Dome
Rep. James Hill
June 11, 2020
Senator Markey, Outspoken Critic of "rekognition", Releases Statement on Amazon's Pause on Facial Recognition Technology
Sen. Ed Markey
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "George Floyd's legacy can -- and should -- be a future where we can all breathe freely. My op-ed in the @chicagotribune :"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans have time to push right-wing judges next week, but they can't commit time on the floor to address injustices against Black Americans by law enforcement. Americans are in the streets shouting at the tops of their lungs for change!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Schumer, Warren, Reed, Colleagues to Call on President Trump to Support Bipartisan Proposal in Annual Defense Bill to Rename All Bases and Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy and Anyone Who Served in the Confederacy
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 11, 2020
Lee, Thompson Reintroduce Bill to Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol
Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
June 11, 2020
FERC Rules in Favor of Landowners After Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Investigation
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "110,000+ Americans have lost their lives to #COVID19. Massive, nationwide protests are calling for racial justice. And what are Senate R's focused on? Confirming right-wing judges & blocking an anti-lynching bill -- unacceptable dereliction of their duty as public servants."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020
Stevens Statement on Justice in Policing Act
Rep. Haley Stevens
June 11, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Cosponsors Legislation to Make Meaningful Reforms to our Criminal Justice System
Rep. Mike Levin
June 11, 2020
Top Democrats Introduce Law Enforcement Identification Act
Rep. Donald Beyer
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "The time for rhetoric is over. That's why I demanded the Senate take up the #JusticeInPolicing Act once it passes the House. But Senate Republicans objected to even debating it."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020
Cantwell Responds to President Trump's Comments About Seattle
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 11, 2020
Davids Announces Support for Justice in Policing Act, Slate of Police and Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Rep. Sharice Davids
June 11, 2020
Sen. Rand Paul Introduces the "Justice for Breonna Taylor' Act
Sen. Rand Paul
June 11, 2020
TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued
Sen. Josh Hawley
June 10, 2020
Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Bring Justice In Policing Act To Floor For A Vote
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to issue nearly 100 subpoenas to trash the FBI to protect President Trump, but they can't commit to a debate on 1 bill to reform police departments to protect Black Americans? That is outrageous."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "The moment calls for bold and broad-scale change. We need wholesale reform, not piecemeal. We need action on the #JusticeInPolicing Act as soon as possible. And Senate Democrats will work like hell to make it happen."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020
E&C Health Subcommittee Announces Hearing on COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
June 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Smith Demands Responses to Essential Oversight Questions
Rep. Adam Smith
June 10, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen. Dan Sullivan
June 10, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary - Wyden Presses Trump Administration to Stop Weaponizing Facial Recognition Technology Against Protesters
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 10, 2020
The Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Sen. Dick Durbin: George Floyd's legacy can -- and should -- be a "future where we can all breathe freely'
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be joining @WindyCityLIVE today at 1 pm CT for a discussion about the Chicago HEAL Initiative and the ongoing, nationwide protests and how a responsible federal government should respond to people crying out for change. Make sure you tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Nancy Pelosi
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 10, 2020
Senate Passes Blackburn, Kennedy Bill to Protect Free Speech on American College Campuses
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
June 10, 2020
Norton Calls on House to Repeal President's Authority to Federalize D.C. Police Department in New Police Reform Bill
Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 10, 2020
Lofgren Statement On Confederate Statues In The Capitol
Rep. Zoe Lofgren
June 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Richard Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues call on Appropriations Committee to Block Use of Military Against Peaceful Demonstrations
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 10, 2020
McCollum Statement on Police Reform and Accountability
Rep. Betty McCollum
June 10, 2020
Harris Urges Baltimore County Executive to Protect Religious Liberty
Rep. Andy Harris
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "Let's face it, calling out Pres. Trump for every misleading, bigoted, & hateful tweet he sends would be a full time job. However, his attack on Martin Gugino, the 75-year-old Buffalo protester knocked to ground & seriously injured, was especially loathsome."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "We cannot call ourselves a land of justice unless we address fundamental issues of racial injustice that plague our nation. That's why @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats introduced the #JusticeInPolicing Act to create meaningful & much-needed policing reforms & change."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "The voter suppression against Black Americans in Georgia yesterday was disgraceful. H.R. 4 passed the House and it would fix this problem, but it's collecting dust in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. The Senate must act on voting rights!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020
Stanton Statement at House Judiciary Hearing on Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability
Rep. Greg Stanton
Date
Title
Politician
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "Black & Latino voters wait 45-46% longer than white voters to cast a ballot We can't have an equal society if the wellspring of democracy--the right to vote--remains tainted by inequality The House has acted Sen. McConnell: Let the Senate to do the same"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020
Senator Markey Presses Attorney General Barr on Covert Surveillance of Protestors
Sen.Ed Markey
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "Hazard pay for essential workers is a racial justice issue. Health care is a racial justice issue. Rent assistance is a racial justice issue. Senate Republicans: We must act to keep fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "Today in the Senate Judiciary Committee, I proposed an amendment to condemn AG Barr for ordering the attack on peaceful protestors in Lafayette Square last week & to support the constitutional rights of Americans to peaceably assemble. Senate Republicans blocked my amendment."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020
During National Movement to Denounce Racism and Racial Injustices, Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dwight Evans Reiterate Their Call to Ban Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols
Rep.Dwight Evans
June 11, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020
For Country Caucus Statement on Support of Antilynching Legislation
Rep.Don Bacon
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "This week's election in Georgia was frighteningly mismanaged. And it may be a troubling sign of what to expect in November as Republicans around the country seek to make it harder to vote during the ongoing pandemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020
Peters Announces Support for Policing Reforms
Sen.Gary Peters
June 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Murray Demand HHS Withdraw Rule Allowing Sweeping Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Against LGBTQIA+ Communities and Religious Minorities
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 11, 2020
Release: Gottheimer Stand in Solidarity Against Racial Injustice -- With NJ Attorney General, Local Officials, North Jersey Residents in Ridgewood
Rep.Josh Gottheimer
June 11, 2020
TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued
Sen.Tina Smith
June 11, 2020
ICYMI: Rep. Hill Speaks About Bipartisan Achievements on Under the Dome
Rep.James Hill
June 11, 2020
Senator Markey, Outspoken Critic of "rekognition", Releases Statement on Amazon's Pause on Facial Recognition Technology
Sen.Ed Markey
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "George Floyd's legacy can -- and should -- be a future where we can all breathe freely. My op-ed in the @chicagotribune :"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans have time to push right-wing judges next week, but they can't commit time on the floor to address injustices against Black Americans by law enforcement. Americans are in the streets shouting at the tops of their lungs for change!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Schumer, Warren, Reed, Colleagues to Call on President Trump to Support Bipartisan Proposal in Annual Defense Bill to Rename All Bases and Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy and Anyone Who Served in the Confederacy
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 11, 2020
Lee, Thompson Reintroduce Bill to Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol
Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
June 11, 2020
FERC Rules in Favor of Landowners After Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Investigation
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "110,000+ Americans have lost their lives to #COVID19. Massive, nationwide protests are calling for racial justice. And what are Senate R's focused on? Confirming right-wing judges & blocking an anti-lynching bill -- unacceptable dereliction of their duty as public servants."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2020
Stevens Statement on Justice in Policing Act
Rep.Haley Stevens
June 11, 2020
Rep. Mike Levin Cosponsors Legislation to Make Meaningful Reforms to our Criminal Justice System
Rep.Mike Levin
June 11, 2020
Top Democrats Introduce Law Enforcement Identification Act
Rep.Donald Beyer
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "The time for rhetoric is over. That's why I demanded the Senate take up the #JusticeInPolicing Act once it passes the House. But Senate Republicans objected to even debating it."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020
Cantwell Responds to President Trump's Comments About Seattle
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 11, 2020
Davids Announces Support for Justice in Policing Act, Slate of Police and Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Rep.Sharice Davids
June 11, 2020
Sen. Rand Paul Introduces the "Justice for Breonna Taylor' Act
Sen.Rand Paul
June 11, 2020
TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued
Sen.Josh Hawley
June 10, 2020
Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Bring Justice In Policing Act To Floor For A Vote
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to issue nearly 100 subpoenas to trash the FBI to protect President Trump, but they can't commit to a debate on 1 bill to reform police departments to protect Black Americans? That is outrageous."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "The moment calls for bold and broad-scale change. We need wholesale reform, not piecemeal. We need action on the #JusticeInPolicing Act as soon as possible. And Senate Democrats will work like hell to make it happen."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020
E&C Health Subcommittee Announces Hearing on COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
June 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Smith Demands Responses to Essential Oversight Questions
Rep.Adam Smith
June 10, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen.Dan Sullivan
June 10, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary - Wyden Presses Trump Administration to Stop Weaponizing Facial Recognition Technology Against Protesters
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 10, 2020
The Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Sen. Dick Durbin: George Floyd's legacy can -- and should -- be a "future where we can all breathe freely'
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "I'll be joining @WindyCityLIVE today at 1 pm CT for a discussion about the Chicago HEAL Initiative and the ongoing, nationwide protests and how a responsible federal government should respond to people crying out for change. Make sure you tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Nancy Pelosi
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 10, 2020
Senate Passes Blackburn, Kennedy Bill to Protect Free Speech on American College Campuses
Sen.Marsha Blackburn
June 10, 2020
Norton Calls on House to Repeal President's Authority to Federalize D.C. Police Department in New Police Reform Bill
Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 10, 2020
Lofgren Statement On Confederate Statues In The Capitol
Rep.Zoe Lofgren
June 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Richard Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues call on Appropriations Committee to Block Use of Military Against Peaceful Demonstrations
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 10, 2020
McCollum Statement on Police Reform and Accountability
Rep.Betty McCollum
June 10, 2020
Harris Urges Baltimore County Executive to Protect Religious Liberty
Rep.Andy Harris
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "Let's face it, calling out Pres. Trump for every misleading, bigoted, & hateful tweet he sends would be a full time job. However, his attack on Martin Gugino, the 75-year-old Buffalo protester knocked to ground & seriously injured, was especially loathsome."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "We cannot call ourselves a land of justice unless we address fundamental issues of racial injustice that plague our nation. That's why @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats introduced the #JusticeInPolicing Act to create meaningful & much-needed policing reforms & change."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2020
Tweet - "The voter suppression against Black Americans in Georgia yesterday was disgraceful. H.R. 4 passed the House and it would fix this problem, but it's collecting dust in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. The Senate must act on voting rights!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020
Stanton Statement at House Judiciary Hearing on Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability
Rep.Greg Stanton
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