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July 18, 2020 Tweet - "From his very early days, John Lewis was a man on a mission, who treated every person he met with kindness and grace Who forcefully, but gently, led us all to do more and do better As we mourn this loss--we must also celebrate the monumental contributions of a true American hero" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 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 - "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 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 Tweet - "America lost a national treasure tonight with the passing of @RepJohnLewis. He was the Conscience of the Congress, a man who spent his life fighting for justice, and inspired and motivated generations to 'get into good trouble.'" Sen. Ben Luján
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 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Administration Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lofgren, Hearing on Exploring the Feasibility and Security of Technology to Conduct Remote Voting in the House Rep. Zoe Lofgren
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #RaiseTheWage Act to the Floor one year ago tomorrow to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour & give 33 million Americans an overdue raise. It's time for the Senate to take up this bill. RT & share what an increase in the minimum wage would mean to you." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility of Remote Voting in The House Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #RaiseTheWage Act to the Floor one year ago tomorrow to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour & give 33 million Americans an overdue raise. It's time for the Senate to take up this bill. RT & share what an increase in the minimum wage would mean to you." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to let expanded unemployment benefits expire on July 31. More than 50 million American workers are out of a job. What is wrong with Mitch and the boys? We're sick of the legislative malpractice. Do. Your. Job." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Gregory Meeks
July 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Committee on House Administration Hearing on Remote Voting During National Emergencies Rep. Steny Hoyer
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 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 - "My statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 16, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $840 K for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Youth Tobacco Use Study in West Virginia Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
July 16, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 15, 2020 Scalise, Heat Co-Chairs Applaud Trump Administration's Final Rule Modernizing Nepa Rep. Steve Scalise
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 50,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19 since the House passage of the #HeroesAct two months ago today. Our communities are demanding action. It's time for the Republican Senate to stop blocking life-saving progress." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "We can't solve the COVID-19 problem without the tools to do so. Every day President Trump fails to utilize the Defense Production Act & Senate Republicans block the #HeroesAct, they are denying communities the tools they need to fight this pandemic." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 14, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Unveils Plan for House Spending Panel on Equity, Justice and Diversity Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "The #HeroesAct makes crucial investments to protect the lives & livelihoods of people across the country. Enacting it is central to honoring our frontline workers. #MSNBCLive" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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 13, 2020 Tweet - "With millions of Americans seeking jobless benefits each week, it is outrageous that so many Americans are still waiting for assistance months into this crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to intro a bill w/ @RepBarbaraLee , @WhipClyburn , @RepKarenBass , @BennieGThompson , & @GKButterfield to replace the bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney w/ one of Justice Thurgood Marshall & to remove other shameful reminders of slavery from the Capitol:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Releases 2020 Mid-Year Report for Texas' Seventh Congressional District Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Stop playing games Mitch. Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. NOW." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 11, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Interview on MSNBC's Politics Nation with Reverend Al Sharpton Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 10, 2020 Committee Republicans Object To Interior-Environment and Legislative Branch Bills Rep. Dave Joyce, ...
July 10, 2020 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Trump v. Deutsche Bank AG Rep. Sylvia Garcia
July 10, 2020 Bipartisan Coalition of Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Restore Congressional War Powers Rep. Jared Golden, ...
July 10, 2020 Aguilar Provisions to Allow Dreamers to Work in Congress, Increase Staff Diversity Pass Appropriations Committee Rep. Pete Aguilar
July 10, 2020 House Administration And Modernization Committees Publicize Reports To Improve Congress Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
July 10, 2020 Rubio, Warner Issue Joint Statement Regarding Whistleblower Complaints Sen. Mark Warner, ...
July 9, 2020 The Hill - Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to limit further expansion of 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act Rep. Tom Cole, ...
July 9, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 9, 2020 The Fox News - Democrats should join Republicans in condemning lawlessness and supporting police Rep. Rick Allen
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans nationwide are lifting up their voices to demand an end to police brutality. Urgent change is needed and the House-passed #JusticeInPolicing Act puts life-saving progress within reach. It's time for the Republican Senate to step up. #GeorgeFloydLaw" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 9, 2020 Quigley Reacts to SCOTUS Decision on Trump Financial Records Rep. Mike Quigley
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans across this country are demanding substantial police reform so we can put an end to police brutality and systemic racism. We must work together if we are to achieve true change and that includes signing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act into law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than 3 million Americans infected by the coronavirus. Over 50 million workers newly unemployed. State budgets are collapsing throughout the country. Now would be a good time for the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "SCOTUS reaffirmed that the President of the United States is not above the law, that state prosecutors can obtain his financial records and that Congress's oversight authority is a broad and essential legislative power." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Foster Statement on Supreme Court Rulings on Access to Trump Financial Records Rep. Bill Foster
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "It has now been two weeks since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality. It's time for Sen. McConnell to allow a vote. Join me in demanding action by signing up as a citizen cosponsor of the #GeorgeFloydLaw: http://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Lujan Announces Plans to Introduce Bill Combating Threat of COVID-19 Scams Sen. Ben Luján
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Tucker Carlson calling @SenDuckworth a "moron" and a "vandal" is pathetic. Tammy Duckworth is a national hero. Tucker Carlson is a national embarrassment." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Police cars revolving light Just sent a letter to WHO Director Tedros calling on him to testify before Congress. Americans deserve to know why an organization we helped fund: -- Lied to Congress about China's cover up -- Peddled Chinese propaganda -- Hid the truth to shield China from accountability" Rep. Steve Scalise
Date Title Politician
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "From his very early days, John Lewis was a man on a mission, who treated every person he met with kindness and grace Who forcefully, but gently, led us all to do more and do better As we mourn this loss--we must also celebrate the monumental contributions of a true American hero" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 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 - "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 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 Tweet - "America lost a national treasure tonight with the passing of @RepJohnLewis. He was the Conscience of the Congress, a man who spent his life fighting for justice, and inspired and motivated generations to 'get into good trouble.'" Sen.Ben Luján
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 17, 2020 Hearing of the House Administration Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lofgren, Hearing on Exploring the Feasibility and Security of Technology to Conduct Remote Voting in the House Rep.Zoe Lofgren
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #RaiseTheWage Act to the Floor one year ago tomorrow to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour & give 33 million Americans an overdue raise. It's time for the Senate to take up this bill. RT & share what an increase in the minimum wage would mean to you." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility of Remote Voting in The House Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #RaiseTheWage Act to the Floor one year ago tomorrow to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour & give 33 million Americans an overdue raise. It's time for the Senate to take up this bill. RT & share what an increase in the minimum wage would mean to you." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to let expanded unemployment benefits expire on July 31. More than 50 million American workers are out of a job. What is wrong with Mitch and the boys? We're sick of the legislative malpractice. Do. Your. Job." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep.Gregory Meeks
July 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Committee on House Administration Hearing on Remote Voting During National Emergencies Rep.Steny Hoyer
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 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 - "My statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 16, 2020 Manchin, Capito Announce $840 K for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Youth Tobacco Use Study in West Virginia Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
July 16, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 15, 2020 Scalise, Heat Co-Chairs Applaud Trump Administration's Final Rule Modernizing Nepa Rep.Steve Scalise
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 50,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19 since the House passage of the #HeroesAct two months ago today. Our communities are demanding action. It's time for the Republican Senate to stop blocking life-saving progress." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "We can't solve the COVID-19 problem without the tools to do so. Every day President Trump fails to utilize the Defense Production Act & Senate Republicans block the #HeroesAct, they are denying communities the tools they need to fight this pandemic." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 14, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Unveils Plan for House Spending Panel on Equity, Justice and Diversity Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "The #HeroesAct makes crucial investments to protect the lives & livelihoods of people across the country. Enacting it is central to honoring our frontline workers. #MSNBCLive" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
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 13, 2020 Tweet - "With millions of Americans seeking jobless benefits each week, it is outrageous that so many Americans are still waiting for assistance months into this crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to intro a bill w/ @RepBarbaraLee , @WhipClyburn , @RepKarenBass , @BennieGThompson , & @GKButterfield to replace the bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney w/ one of Justice Thurgood Marshall & to remove other shameful reminders of slavery from the Capitol:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Releases 2020 Mid-Year Report for Texas' Seventh Congressional District Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Stop playing games Mitch. Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. NOW." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 11, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Interview on MSNBC's Politics Nation with Reverend Al Sharpton Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 10, 2020 Committee Republicans Object To Interior-Environment and Legislative Branch Bills Rep.Dave Joyce, ...
July 10, 2020 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Trump v. Deutsche Bank AG Rep.Sylvia Garcia
July 10, 2020 Bipartisan Coalition of Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Restore Congressional War Powers Rep.Jared Golden, ...
July 10, 2020 Aguilar Provisions to Allow Dreamers to Work in Congress, Increase Staff Diversity Pass Appropriations Committee Rep.Pete Aguilar
July 10, 2020 House Administration And Modernization Committees Publicize Reports To Improve Congress Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
July 10, 2020 Rubio, Warner Issue Joint Statement Regarding Whistleblower Complaints Sen.Mark Warner, ...
July 9, 2020 The Hill - Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to limit further expansion of 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act Rep.Tom Cole, ...
July 9, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 9, 2020 The Fox News - Democrats should join Republicans in condemning lawlessness and supporting police Rep.Rick Allen
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans nationwide are lifting up their voices to demand an end to police brutality. Urgent change is needed and the House-passed #JusticeInPolicing Act puts life-saving progress within reach. It's time for the Republican Senate to step up. #GeorgeFloydLaw" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 9, 2020 Quigley Reacts to SCOTUS Decision on Trump Financial Records Rep.Mike Quigley
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans across this country are demanding substantial police reform so we can put an end to police brutality and systemic racism. We must work together if we are to achieve true change and that includes signing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act into law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than 3 million Americans infected by the coronavirus. Over 50 million workers newly unemployed. State budgets are collapsing throughout the country. Now would be a good time for the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "SCOTUS reaffirmed that the President of the United States is not above the law, that state prosecutors can obtain his financial records and that Congress's oversight authority is a broad and essential legislative power." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Foster Statement on Supreme Court Rulings on Access to Trump Financial Records Rep.Bill Foster
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "It has now been two weeks since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality. It's time for Sen. McConnell to allow a vote. Join me in demanding action by signing up as a citizen cosponsor of the #GeorgeFloydLaw: http://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Lujan Announces Plans to Introduce Bill Combating Threat of COVID-19 Scams Sen.Ben Luján
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Tucker Carlson calling @SenDuckworth a "moron" and a "vandal" is pathetic. Tammy Duckworth is a national hero. Tucker Carlson is a national embarrassment." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Police cars revolving light Just sent a letter to WHO Director Tedros calling on him to testify before Congress. Americans deserve to know why an organization we helped fund: -- Lied to Congress about China's cover up -- Peddled Chinese propaganda -- Hid the truth to shield China from accountability" Rep.Steve Scalise
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