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July 22, 2020 Scalise Statement on The Great American Outdoors Act Rep. Steve Scalise
July 22, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Condemns Sen. Chambers' Hateful Rhetoric Sen. Pete Ricketts
July 22, 2020 Letter to House Democrats - Congressman Brad Sherman Announces Bid for Chairmanship of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Brad Sherman
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today the House passed the #NOBANAct, repealing President Trump's discriminatory and unconstitutional Muslim and African ban. Discrimination has no place in this nation of immigrants. This country welcomes all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' #NoBanAct is not about policy, but undermining @POTUS. They planned to pass this bill in March, but pulled it as #COVID19 spread & travel restrictions ensued for safety reasons. This shows the bill's recklessness. It undermines any president's ability to keep us safe." Rep. Gary Palmer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands of Americans from nearly every state have visited https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/ to learn about the #GeorgeFloyd #JusticeInPolicing Act, and many have shared wrenching stories about why we need to pass this bill. I shared some of them on the House Floor today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Senate Committee Passes Dr. Rand Paul's REINS Act Sen. Rand Paul
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "I strongly support Chairman @RepAdamSchiff 's request following reports that @DHSgov may be engaging in unprecedented, expanded intelligence. Domestic surveillance & the deployment of heavily armed, anonymous federal law enforcement are tactics used by dictators, not democracies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Big news: The House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act -- landmark legislation to fully #FundLWCF and restore our National Park System. I'm proud of our work to protect our cherished public lands for New Mexicans to enjoy & boost our outdoor economy." Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the NO BAN Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Access to Counsel Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 The Hill - Reflections on the contributions of John Lewis -- a mentor and a friend Rep. Hank Johnson
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Because the Senate Republicans have no respect for the institution, we won't have business as usual here in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Manhattan Times - Opinion: 10 for the 13th: What a few minutes on the Census will mean for our district Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2020 Johnson Introduces Bill to Help Businesses Restore Capital, Give Employees Stake in Business Success Sen. Ron Johnson
July 21, 2020 Senators Murray, Cantwell Announce New Legislation to Protect Constitutional Rights, Block Federal Law Enforcement Occupations in Major American Cities Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "I have said it before, and I will say it again: lack of reliable internet access will continue to deepen already existing inequities. The House has passed legislation to close the #HomeworkGap , now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I spoke of my dear friend John Lewis. He was one of the most Christ-like figures I've ever met, and I miss him dearly. There is no greater way to remember his life than to strengthen voting rights in his honor." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Honor John Lewis' Life By Protecting The Right To Vote For All Americans Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis risked his life for the right of every man & woman in America to vote & have a voice in our democracy. Words of praise for John Lewis are fine--but they are not enough. The only way to truly honor his monumental legacy is to fully restore the Voting Rights Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million workers depend on the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act. That's why @HouseDemocrats included an extension in the #HeroesAct, but it's been sitting on @senatemajldr's desk for more than two months. Pass the Heroes Act, @senatemajldr." Sen. Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the towering legacy of my dear friend, and a true American hero--John Lewis--and to discuss @SenateDems priorities for the next federal coronavirus relief package. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Womack Statement on Confirmation of OMB Director Rep. Steve Womack
July 20, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care is Essential Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care for Economic Recovery Act; and Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Rep. Tom Cole
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We cannot keep waiting. We need to act now, for people, for families, for workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today." Sen. Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I thank @OversightDems for holding a hearing today to examine how this pandemic has exposed outdated technology in government. House Dems will continue to focus on tech modernization to ensure government works better #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies Sen. Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP must join the House in passing H.R. 4 to #RestoreTheVRA protections which Rep. John Lewis spent so much of his life fighting to secure & protect." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Our nation has bent toward justice because heroes like John Lewis took it upon themselves to lead the way. We celebrate the life of this American hero." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
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 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Ayanna Pressley Rep. Ayanna Pressley
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 18, 2020 Chairman Neal Statement on the Passing of John Lewis Rep. Richard Neal
July 18, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility Of Remote Voting In The House Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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 - "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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep. Ilhan Omar
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 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 - "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 Hank Johnson Rep. Hank Johnson
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 - "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 - "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 Tweet - "I"m saddened by the passing of my friend & colleague John Lewis. He was a kind, gentle man who often reminded me that, though he represented the 5th district of GA, he was born & raised near Troy, AL. Ann & I will be praying for God's comfort and peace to cover his family." Rep. Gary Palmer
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff Sen. Jon Ossoff
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 Tweet - "I was blessed to have the opportunity to work along side John Lewis as a colleague & friend. He showed us the best of the human spirit as he worked with hope in his heart to change America and bring liberty and justice for all. It's now up to all of us to carry on John's spirit." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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 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 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 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Gregory Meeks
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
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 - "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 - "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 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 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility of Remote Voting in The House Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Committee on House Administration Hearing on Remote Voting During National Emergencies Rep. Steny Hoyer
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 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 15, 2020 Scalise, Heat Co-Chairs Applaud Trump Administration's Final Rule Modernizing Nepa Rep. Steve Scalise
July 14, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Unveils Plan for House Spending Panel on Equity, Justice and Diversity Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
July 13, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Releases 2020 Mid-Year Report for Texas' Seventh Congressional District Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
Date Title Politician
July 22, 2020 Scalise Statement on The Great American Outdoors Act Rep.Steve Scalise
July 22, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Condemns Sen. Chambers' Hateful Rhetoric Sen.Pete Ricketts
July 22, 2020 Letter to House Democrats - Congressman Brad Sherman Announces Bid for Chairmanship of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Brad Sherman
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today the House passed the #NOBANAct, repealing President Trump's discriminatory and unconstitutional Muslim and African ban. Discrimination has no place in this nation of immigrants. This country welcomes all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' #NoBanAct is not about policy, but undermining @POTUS. They planned to pass this bill in March, but pulled it as #COVID19 spread & travel restrictions ensued for safety reasons. This shows the bill's recklessness. It undermines any president's ability to keep us safe." Rep.Gary Palmer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands of Americans from nearly every state have visited https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/ to learn about the #GeorgeFloyd #JusticeInPolicing Act, and many have shared wrenching stories about why we need to pass this bill. I shared some of them on the House Floor today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Senate Committee Passes Dr. Rand Paul's REINS Act Sen.Rand Paul
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "I strongly support Chairman @RepAdamSchiff 's request following reports that @DHSgov may be engaging in unprecedented, expanded intelligence. Domestic surveillance & the deployment of heavily armed, anonymous federal law enforcement are tactics used by dictators, not democracies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Big news: The House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act -- landmark legislation to fully #FundLWCF and restore our National Park System. I'm proud of our work to protect our cherished public lands for New Mexicans to enjoy & boost our outdoor economy." Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the NO BAN Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Access to Counsel Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 The Hill - Reflections on the contributions of John Lewis -- a mentor and a friend Rep.Hank Johnson
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Because the Senate Republicans have no respect for the institution, we won't have business as usual here in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Manhattan Times - Opinion: 10 for the 13th: What a few minutes on the Census will mean for our district Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2020 Johnson Introduces Bill to Help Businesses Restore Capital, Give Employees Stake in Business Success Sen.Ron Johnson
July 21, 2020 Senators Murray, Cantwell Announce New Legislation to Protect Constitutional Rights, Block Federal Law Enforcement Occupations in Major American Cities Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "I have said it before, and I will say it again: lack of reliable internet access will continue to deepen already existing inequities. The House has passed legislation to close the #HomeworkGap , now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I spoke of my dear friend John Lewis. He was one of the most Christ-like figures I've ever met, and I miss him dearly. There is no greater way to remember his life than to strengthen voting rights in his honor." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Honor John Lewis' Life By Protecting The Right To Vote For All Americans Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis risked his life for the right of every man & woman in America to vote & have a voice in our democracy. Words of praise for John Lewis are fine--but they are not enough. The only way to truly honor his monumental legacy is to fully restore the Voting Rights Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million workers depend on the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act. That's why @HouseDemocrats included an extension in the #HeroesAct, but it's been sitting on @senatemajldr's desk for more than two months. Pass the Heroes Act, @senatemajldr." Sen.Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the towering legacy of my dear friend, and a true American hero--John Lewis--and to discuss @SenateDems priorities for the next federal coronavirus relief package. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Womack Statement on Confirmation of OMB Director Rep.Steve Womack
July 20, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care is Essential Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care for Economic Recovery Act; and Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Rep.Tom Cole
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We cannot keep waiting. We need to act now, for people, for families, for workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today." Sen.Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I thank @OversightDems for holding a hearing today to examine how this pandemic has exposed outdated technology in government. House Dems will continue to focus on tech modernization to ensure government works better #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies Sen.Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP must join the House in passing H.R. 4 to #RestoreTheVRA protections which Rep. John Lewis spent so much of his life fighting to secure & protect." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Our nation has bent toward justice because heroes like John Lewis took it upon themselves to lead the way. We celebrate the life of this American hero." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
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 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Ayanna Pressley Rep.Ayanna Pressley
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 18, 2020 Chairman Neal Statement on the Passing of John Lewis Rep.Richard Neal
July 18, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility Of Remote Voting In The House Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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 - "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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep.Ilhan Omar
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 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 - "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 Hank Johnson Rep.Hank Johnson
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 - "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 - "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 Tweet - "I"m saddened by the passing of my friend & colleague John Lewis. He was a kind, gentle man who often reminded me that, though he represented the 5th district of GA, he was born & raised near Troy, AL. Ann & I will be praying for God's comfort and peace to cover his family." Rep.Gary Palmer
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff Sen.Jon Ossoff
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 Tweet - "I was blessed to have the opportunity to work along side John Lewis as a colleague & friend. He showed us the best of the human spirit as he worked with hope in his heart to change America and bring liberty and justice for all. It's now up to all of us to carry on John's spirit." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
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 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 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 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep.Gregory Meeks
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
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 - "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 - "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 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 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility of Remote Voting in The House Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Committee on House Administration Hearing on Remote Voting During National Emergencies Rep.Steny Hoyer
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 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 15, 2020 Scalise, Heat Co-Chairs Applaud Trump Administration's Final Rule Modernizing Nepa Rep.Steve Scalise
July 14, 2020 Wasserman Schultz Unveils Plan for House Spending Panel on Equity, Justice and Diversity Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
July 13, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Releases 2020 Mid-Year Report for Texas' Seventh Congressional District Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
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