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June 23, 2020 Protests Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Congressmen Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Demand Justice Reforms in Wake of Brutal Police Killings Across the Country Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "In 2018, @ChuckGrassley and I introduced & passed the First Step Act, the most significant criminal justice reform in a generation. We have an obligation to ensure that this law is properly implemented--especially when prisons have become COVID-19 hotspots." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Letter to Christopher Wray, FBI Director - Thompson, Eshoo, Panetta Write to FBI Director Asking for Action to Prevent More Violence by Boogaloo Boys Rep. Mike Thompson
June 23, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Herrera Beutler, Jayapal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging President to Use Defense Production Act to Spur PPE Production Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
June 23, 2020 Hearing of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Johnson, Hearing on Safe Air Travel Amidst COVID-19 Rep. Frank Lucas
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @JakeTapper on @CNN shortly to discuss the differences between the Democratic and Republican police reform bills. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Young: Discusses JUSTICE Act and Judges Sen. Todd Young
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act--a comprehensive approach to police reform that I am proud to support alongside @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Young Joins Bipartisan Bill to Make Juneteenth Federal Holiday Sen. Todd Young
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "For the 2nd week in a row, the Senate is voting on a Circuit Court nominee who has been openly hostile toward the Affordable Care Act. Cory Wilson is an extreme partisan with radical views on health care & voting rights. I strongly oppose his nomination. #StopWilson" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican police reform bill fails to meet the moment. Republicans & Democrats should work in good faith to reach a bipartisan agreement. We shouldn't rush a partisan vote in the Senate before even trying to find common ground. Let's seize the moment & work together." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Cornyn
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Going to be on @MeetThePress on @MSNBC soon to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act I helped introduce with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 The Justice Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on Oversight of the Trump Administration's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Frank Pallone
June 23, 2020 Duckworth at AAPD Disability Vote Summit: "The Fight is Not Over" Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2020 The Justice Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Graham, Cotton, Blackburn Introduce Balanced Solution to Bolster National Security, End Use of Warrant-Proof Encryption that Shields Criminal Activity Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen, Colleagues in Call for Robust Funding for Background Checks, Gun Safety in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the Dept. of Energy - Waters Sends Letter to Energy Secretary Condemning Redlining Comments, Pushing Back Against Preferential Treatment for Oil and Gas Sector Rep. Maxine Waters
June 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Budget Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Womack, Hearing on Health and Wealth Inequality in America: How COVID-19 Makes Clear the Need for Change Rep. Steve Womack
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Should police officers be held accountable if they violate Americans' Constitutional rights? The Senate GOP bill is silent. Racial profiling? Independent investigations? Use of force standard? Silent, silent, silent. The Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act achieves REAL reform." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020 Shaheen, Hassan Push to Ensure Survivors of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General - Rep. Chip Roy Letter To AG Barr RE: Restoring Law And Order Rep. Paul Gosar, ...
June 23, 2020 Bishop Cuts Cash to CHAZ, Cities Promoting Lawless Anarchy Sen. Ted Budd, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to Lori Augino, National Association of State Election Directors President, and the Hon. Paul Pate, National Association of Secretaries of State President - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eric S. Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "If Senate Democrats prevent us from debating, amending, or voting on the #JUSTICEact this week, they're doing more than blocking @SenatorTimScott 's bill, they're blocking an open, bipartisan debate on policing reform -- something nearly all of them have said they support." Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - In New Letter To McConnell, Sens. Booker, Schumer, Harris Say Senate GOP Policing Bill Is Threadbare And Not Salvageable; Dems Demand Bipartisan Talks To Get To A Constructive Starting Point Sen. Cory Booker, ...
June 23, 2020 8th District Survivor Advocates, Slotkin, Highlight Impact of DeVos' Final Title IX Rule Changes Sen. Elissa Slotkin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Sen Scott's JUSTICE Act is a consensus starting point w many bipartisan bills but he said he's open to other ideas Senate is supposed 2b deliberative body so bring up amendments, even if controversial, debate &vote Got to vote to open the debate 1st though if serious abt action" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "If the far left cannot distinguish between Confederate generals and Washington, Jefferson, and Grant, they have completely exited the real world. We are so proud of the imperfect American heroes who built the most perfect union the world has ever seen." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will vote on the #JusticeInPolicing Act on Thursday. Black lives matter, & an overwhelming majority of Americans support the provisions in this bill. I urge House Republicans to join us in passing these reforms." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 23, 2020 Wyden, Grijalva, Haaland Welcome Interior Watchdog Probe into Excessive Use of Force Against Peaceful Lafayette Park Protesters for Trump Photo Op Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Rep. Chip Roy On His Bill H.R. 7270, the Count The Crimes To Cut Act Rep. Chip Roy
June 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Allow For Bipartisan Negotiations On Police Reform Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - ""Equal protection of the laws" means that mayors and governors cannot selectively stand down because they fear the political price for confronting a particular mob. Maintaining the peace is these leaders' duty. It is not an option that depends on the lawbreakers' politics." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are threatening to filibuster the #JUSTICEAct. This reform bill is serious, significant, substantial & has 70% agreement with the reform bill @SpeakerPelosi has in the House. At minimum, we should debate this bill on the floor of the U.S. Senate." Sen. John Barrasso
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Civil rights leaders have spoken. Now is not the time for Republicans' watered down, inadequate bill. Now is time to pass Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act--a comprehensive overhaul of our policing system--and put an end to the killings of Black Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Shocked by Dems' indications that they will vote against having a policing reform debate in the Senate. If they think the bill could be improved, why not work with us to make changes & find consensus? This is a time for action. I hope Dems see that & stop their obstruction." Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2020 Peters Unveils New Report on Financial Impact of Delayed Coronavirus Aid on Michigan & National Hospitals Sen. Gary Peters
June 23, 2020 Daines Announces $1 Million for Montana Department of Justice to Continue Fight Against Meth Epidemic Sen. Steve Daines
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Chokeholds aren't a joking matter. The fact that they're joking about chokeholds instead of actually banning them shows that the Republicans never took this seriously." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Instead of pressing forward with an inadequate bill that's designed to fail, let's pursue a path that will produce real, meaningful policing reform. We must pass a bill that will stop police killings of Black Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Civil rights groups--the noble guardians of these issues for generations, who want nothing more than to see meaningful legislation--are urging the Senate to reject the Republican proposal." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 23, 2020 Protests Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Congressmen Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Demand Justice Reforms in Wake of Brutal Police Killings Across the Country Rep.Madeleine Dean, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "In 2018, @ChuckGrassley and I introduced & passed the First Step Act, the most significant criminal justice reform in a generation. We have an obligation to ensure that this law is properly implemented--especially when prisons have become COVID-19 hotspots." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Letter to Christopher Wray, FBI Director - Thompson, Eshoo, Panetta Write to FBI Director Asking for Action to Prevent More Violence by Boogaloo Boys Rep.Mike Thompson
June 23, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Herrera Beutler, Jayapal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging President to Use Defense Production Act to Spur PPE Production Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
June 23, 2020 Hearing of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Johnson, Hearing on Safe Air Travel Amidst COVID-19 Rep.Frank Lucas
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @JakeTapper on @CNN shortly to discuss the differences between the Democratic and Republican police reform bills. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Young: Discusses JUSTICE Act and Judges Sen.Todd Young
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act--a comprehensive approach to police reform that I am proud to support alongside @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Young Joins Bipartisan Bill to Make Juneteenth Federal Holiday Sen.Todd Young
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "For the 2nd week in a row, the Senate is voting on a Circuit Court nominee who has been openly hostile toward the Affordable Care Act. Cory Wilson is an extreme partisan with radical views on health care & voting rights. I strongly oppose his nomination. #StopWilson" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican police reform bill fails to meet the moment. Republicans & Democrats should work in good faith to reach a bipartisan agreement. We shouldn't rush a partisan vote in the Senate before even trying to find common ground. Let's seize the moment & work together." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Cornyn
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Going to be on @MeetThePress on @MSNBC soon to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act I helped introduce with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 The Justice Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on Oversight of the Trump Administration's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Frank Pallone
June 23, 2020 Duckworth at AAPD Disability Vote Summit: "The Fight is Not Over" Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2020 The Justice Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Graham, Cotton, Blackburn Introduce Balanced Solution to Bolster National Security, End Use of Warrant-Proof Encryption that Shields Criminal Activity Sen.Tom Cotton, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen, Colleagues in Call for Robust Funding for Background Checks, Gun Safety in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the Dept. of Energy - Waters Sends Letter to Energy Secretary Condemning Redlining Comments, Pushing Back Against Preferential Treatment for Oil and Gas Sector Rep.Maxine Waters
June 23, 2020 Hearing of the House Budget Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Womack, Hearing on Health and Wealth Inequality in America: How COVID-19 Makes Clear the Need for Change Rep.Steve Womack
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Should police officers be held accountable if they violate Americans' Constitutional rights? The Senate GOP bill is silent. Racial profiling? Independent investigations? Use of force standard? Silent, silent, silent. The Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act achieves REAL reform." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020 Shaheen, Hassan Push to Ensure Survivors of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General - Rep. Chip Roy Letter To AG Barr RE: Restoring Law And Order Rep.Paul Gosar, ...
June 23, 2020 Bishop Cuts Cash to CHAZ, Cities Promoting Lawless Anarchy Sen.Ted Budd, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to Lori Augino, National Association of State Election Directors President, and the Hon. Paul Pate, National Association of Secretaries of State President - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eric S. Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "If Senate Democrats prevent us from debating, amending, or voting on the #JUSTICEact this week, they're doing more than blocking @SenatorTimScott 's bill, they're blocking an open, bipartisan debate on policing reform -- something nearly all of them have said they support." Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - In New Letter To McConnell, Sens. Booker, Schumer, Harris Say Senate GOP Policing Bill Is Threadbare And Not Salvageable; Dems Demand Bipartisan Talks To Get To A Constructive Starting Point Sen.Cory Booker, ...
June 23, 2020 8th District Survivor Advocates, Slotkin, Highlight Impact of DeVos' Final Title IX Rule Changes Sen.Elissa Slotkin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Sen Scott's JUSTICE Act is a consensus starting point w many bipartisan bills but he said he's open to other ideas Senate is supposed 2b deliberative body so bring up amendments, even if controversial, debate &vote Got to vote to open the debate 1st though if serious abt action" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "If the far left cannot distinguish between Confederate generals and Washington, Jefferson, and Grant, they have completely exited the real world. We are so proud of the imperfect American heroes who built the most perfect union the world has ever seen." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will vote on the #JusticeInPolicing Act on Thursday. Black lives matter, & an overwhelming majority of Americans support the provisions in this bill. I urge House Republicans to join us in passing these reforms." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 23, 2020 Wyden, Grijalva, Haaland Welcome Interior Watchdog Probe into Excessive Use of Force Against Peaceful Lafayette Park Protesters for Trump Photo Op Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Rep. Chip Roy On His Bill H.R. 7270, the Count The Crimes To Cut Act Rep.Chip Roy
June 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Allow For Bipartisan Negotiations On Police Reform Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - ""Equal protection of the laws" means that mayors and governors cannot selectively stand down because they fear the political price for confronting a particular mob. Maintaining the peace is these leaders' duty. It is not an option that depends on the lawbreakers' politics." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are threatening to filibuster the #JUSTICEAct. This reform bill is serious, significant, substantial & has 70% agreement with the reform bill @SpeakerPelosi has in the House. At minimum, we should debate this bill on the floor of the U.S. Senate." Sen.John Barrasso
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Civil rights leaders have spoken. Now is not the time for Republicans' watered down, inadequate bill. Now is time to pass Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act--a comprehensive overhaul of our policing system--and put an end to the killings of Black Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Shocked by Dems' indications that they will vote against having a policing reform debate in the Senate. If they think the bill could be improved, why not work with us to make changes & find consensus? This is a time for action. I hope Dems see that & stop their obstruction." Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2020 Peters Unveils New Report on Financial Impact of Delayed Coronavirus Aid on Michigan & National Hospitals Sen.Gary Peters
June 23, 2020 Daines Announces $1 Million for Montana Department of Justice to Continue Fight Against Meth Epidemic Sen.Steve Daines
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Chokeholds aren't a joking matter. The fact that they're joking about chokeholds instead of actually banning them shows that the Republicans never took this seriously." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Instead of pressing forward with an inadequate bill that's designed to fail, let's pursue a path that will produce real, meaningful policing reform. We must pass a bill that will stop police killings of Black Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Civil rights groups--the noble guardians of these issues for generations, who want nothing more than to see meaningful legislation--are urging the Senate to reject the Republican proposal." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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