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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. Ed Markey, ...
June 10, 2020 Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for McCracken County Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 10, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our republic can survive a pandemic. It can survive civil unrest. But ideas and deliberation are our foundation. America cannot be America if civil disagreement becomes a contradiction in terms. Anti-speech silencing tactics are a cancer in a free and open society." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Nobody is against policing. We are against rotten police officials. That's what we need to do here. Keep this in proper perspective. Get rid of the rotten apples. They will ruin the whole barrel if you don't." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2020 House Judiciary Democrats File Amicus Brief in United States v. Michael Flynn Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 9, 2020 Kentucky to Receive Nearly $1.6 Million to Prepare for Upcoming Flu Season Amid Coronavirus Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Cotton to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police' Sen. Tom Cotton
June 9, 2020 Letter to Mark T. Esper Secretary of Defense - Sen. Cruz Urges Secretary of Defense to Protect Religious Freedom of Military Service Members Sen. Ted Cruz
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This funding was provided by Congress in the CARES Act and then held up by @SecretaryCarson & HUD for so long that a bipartisan group of Senators had to pressure them to release it. Pres. Trump isn't allocating anything here. He's taking credit for Congress' hard work." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate must act to support our state & local governments ASAP by passing the #HeroesAct. Senator McConnell's plan to let them fall into bankruptcy would be disastrous for the brave Americans on the front lines on this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Honoring Life of George Floy Sen. Ted Cruz
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "I strongly & fully support Americans' right to peacefully protest. But through no fault of the demonstrators, recent days have revealed glaring inconsistencies from some local leaders. While some mayors cheer mass protests, they continue to ban careful church gatherings." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Graves, Hearing on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Transportation Workers Rep. Sam Graves
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "What happened to George Floyd should never happen to anyone in America. This is not equal justice under the law. We need a bipartisan solution that is lasting, but defunding the police is not it." Sen. John Barrasso
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Speech, assembly, and the free exercise of religion are all sacrosanct liberties. Mayors cannot play "red-light, green-light" with the First Amendment and cheer certain protests while selectively disadvantaging people of faith. The Bill of Rights is not an a-la-carte menu." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Letter to e John L. Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Warner, Feinstein, King & Reed Call on DNI to Ensure Orderly, Conditions-Based Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen. Mark Warner
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The American people's response to COVID-19 has been brave and patriotic. For months, citizens have sacrificed an enormous amount to protect their neighbors and our medical system. Their trust cannot be repaid with constitutionally dubious double standards." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Espaillat Stands with House Democrats, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Colleagues to Demand Justice Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As of today, #COVID19 has claimed the lives of more than 6,000 Illinoisans. My prayers are with those we've lost, their families & friends. Illinoisans -- please continue to wear a mask & social distance whenever possible. It's up to all of us to stop the spread of this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Letter to e John L. Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Warner, Feinstein, King & Reed Call on DNI to Ensure Orderly, Conditions-Based Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen. Mark Warner
June 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Feinstein, Schumer, Warner to FBI, DNI: Release Information Supporting President's Claims About Protests Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The remnants of Tropical Depression Cristobal may bring severe storms and high winds to the Midwest today and tomorrow. I urge all Illinoisans to take precautions and prepare for flooding and severe weather, and to visit http://ready.gov/floods for more information." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Subcommittee Briefing Examined State of Coronavirus Antibody Testing Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 9, 2020 Scanlon, Schiff Introduce Resolution Denouncing Violence Against Press in U.S. Rep. Mary Scanlon
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Civil Rights Investigation into First Amendment Violations of Religious Americans Sen. Josh Hawley
June 9, 2020 Letter to Richard Shelby, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman; Patrick Leahy, Senate Appropriations Committee Vice-Chairman; Roy Blunt, Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman; and Patty Murray, Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Ranking Member - Tillis & Casey Push for More Resources to Protect Seniors from Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
June 9, 2020 Rep. Hayes Champions Crucial Civil Rights Reforms Rep. Jim Himes
June 9, 2020 Murphy, Blumenthal Join The Justice In Policing Act Of 2020 Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
June 9, 2020 Representative Adriano Espaillat Reflects on Strength and Unity in Recognition of Pride Month Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 9, 2020 Kaine Cosponsors Reforms To Address Racial Inequality & Injustice Sen. Tim Kaine
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "To address systemic racism, we must reverse Republican efforts to make it harder for Black Americans to vote H.R. 4--which would restore the Voting Rights Act--has been in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard for 186 days The Senate must act to end #VoterSuppressionInGeorgia" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop Dea Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Why in this moment of national turmoil are Senate Republicans busy confirming more divisive judges and chasing conspiracy theories? Sen. McConnell: Commit to holding a vote on policing reform in the Senate ASAP. It's far past time to act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Rep. Cleaver Joins Congressional Democrats to Introduce Transformative Police Reform Legislation Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Reed & Whitehouse Urge Trump Admin to Crack Down on Unemployment Scammers & Help Protect Americans from Being Exploited by Overseas Crime Rings Sen. Ed Markey, ...
June 9, 2020 Congressman Cohen Attending Wednesday Hearing on Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability Rep. Steve Cohen
June 9, 2020 Durbin Presses DOJ To Ensure Online Retail Marketplaces Are Combating Fraud And Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Rep Lieu Cosponsors Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep. Ted Lieu
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen, ...
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on Pollution and Pandemics: COVID-19's Disproportionate Impact on Environmental Justice Communities Rep. Frank Pallone
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are taking the streets, crying out for justice and policing reform. But President Trump appears too preoccupied trying to emulate Richard Nixon to even try to lead. Too preoccupied with his own political precariousness to even try to bring American together." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 E&C Announces Subcommittee Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on the Energy Sector Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
June 9, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With Federal Public And Community Defenders Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Chairman Takano Speaks with Military Officers Association of America to Discuss National Guard and Reserve Parity, VA's Response to the Pandemic Rep. Mark Takano
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for real change and accountability in our nation's police departments NOW. #JusticeInPolicing" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Two Pieces of Legislation to Promote the Reduction of Maritime-Related Emissions, Support Maritime Cybersecurity Sen. Ed Markey
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets, crying out for justice. There are egregious inequities throughout society, from health care to housing to education to mental health. The #JusticeInPolicing Act is the first of many steps by Democrats to correct this systemic racism." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Racial justice, civil rights, a global pandemic and an economic disaster: these are not merely issues of the month but of this moment in American history. This is truly a time of historic challenge. And Senator Mitch McConnell is missing in action. The Senate must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
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.Ed Markey, ...
June 10, 2020 Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for McCracken County Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 10, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Our republic can survive a pandemic. It can survive civil unrest. But ideas and deliberation are our foundation. America cannot be America if civil disagreement becomes a contradiction in terms. Anti-speech silencing tactics are a cancer in a free and open society." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Nobody is against policing. We are against rotten police officials. That's what we need to do here. Keep this in proper perspective. Get rid of the rotten apples. They will ruin the whole barrel if you don't." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2020 House Judiciary Democrats File Amicus Brief in United States v. Michael Flynn Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 9, 2020 Kentucky to Receive Nearly $1.6 Million to Prepare for Upcoming Flu Season Amid Coronavirus Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Cotton to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police' Sen.Tom Cotton
June 9, 2020 Letter to Mark T. Esper Secretary of Defense - Sen. Cruz Urges Secretary of Defense to Protect Religious Freedom of Military Service Members Sen.Ted Cruz
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This funding was provided by Congress in the CARES Act and then held up by @SecretaryCarson & HUD for so long that a bipartisan group of Senators had to pressure them to release it. Pres. Trump isn't allocating anything here. He's taking credit for Congress' hard work." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate must act to support our state & local governments ASAP by passing the #HeroesAct. Senator McConnell's plan to let them fall into bankruptcy would be disastrous for the brave Americans on the front lines on this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Honoring Life of George Floy Sen.Ted Cruz
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "I strongly & fully support Americans' right to peacefully protest. But through no fault of the demonstrators, recent days have revealed glaring inconsistencies from some local leaders. While some mayors cheer mass protests, they continue to ban careful church gatherings." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Graves, Hearing on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Transportation Workers Rep.Sam Graves
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "What happened to George Floyd should never happen to anyone in America. This is not equal justice under the law. We need a bipartisan solution that is lasting, but defunding the police is not it." Sen.John Barrasso
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Speech, assembly, and the free exercise of religion are all sacrosanct liberties. Mayors cannot play "red-light, green-light" with the First Amendment and cheer certain protests while selectively disadvantaging people of faith. The Bill of Rights is not an a-la-carte menu." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Letter to e John L. Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Warner, Feinstein, King & Reed Call on DNI to Ensure Orderly, Conditions-Based Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen.Mark Warner
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The American people's response to COVID-19 has been brave and patriotic. For months, citizens have sacrificed an enormous amount to protect their neighbors and our medical system. Their trust cannot be repaid with constitutionally dubious double standards." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020 Espaillat Stands with House Democrats, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Colleagues to Demand Justice Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As of today, #COVID19 has claimed the lives of more than 6,000 Illinoisans. My prayers are with those we've lost, their families & friends. Illinoisans -- please continue to wear a mask & social distance whenever possible. It's up to all of us to stop the spread of this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Letter to e John L. Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Warner, Feinstein, King & Reed Call on DNI to Ensure Orderly, Conditions-Based Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen.Mark Warner
June 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Feinstein, Schumer, Warner to FBI, DNI: Release Information Supporting President's Claims About Protests Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The remnants of Tropical Depression Cristobal may bring severe storms and high winds to the Midwest today and tomorrow. I urge all Illinoisans to take precautions and prepare for flooding and severe weather, and to visit http://ready.gov/floods for more information." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Subcommittee Briefing Examined State of Coronavirus Antibody Testing Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 9, 2020 Scanlon, Schiff Introduce Resolution Denouncing Violence Against Press in U.S. Rep.Mary Scanlon
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Civil Rights Investigation into First Amendment Violations of Religious Americans Sen.Josh Hawley
June 9, 2020 Letter to Richard Shelby, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman; Patrick Leahy, Senate Appropriations Committee Vice-Chairman; Roy Blunt, Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman; and Patty Murray, Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Ranking Member - Tillis & Casey Push for More Resources to Protect Seniors from Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
June 9, 2020 Rep. Hayes Champions Crucial Civil Rights Reforms Rep.Jim Himes
June 9, 2020 Murphy, Blumenthal Join The Justice In Policing Act Of 2020 Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
June 9, 2020 Representative Adriano Espaillat Reflects on Strength and Unity in Recognition of Pride Month Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 9, 2020 Kaine Cosponsors Reforms To Address Racial Inequality & Injustice Sen.Tim Kaine
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "To address systemic racism, we must reverse Republican efforts to make it harder for Black Americans to vote H.R. 4--which would restore the Voting Rights Act--has been in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard for 186 days The Senate must act to end #VoterSuppressionInGeorgia" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop Dea Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Why in this moment of national turmoil are Senate Republicans busy confirming more divisive judges and chasing conspiracy theories? Sen. McConnell: Commit to holding a vote on policing reform in the Senate ASAP. It's far past time to act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Rep. Cleaver Joins Congressional Democrats to Introduce Transformative Police Reform Legislation Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Reed & Whitehouse Urge Trump Admin to Crack Down on Unemployment Scammers & Help Protect Americans from Being Exploited by Overseas Crime Rings Sen.Ed Markey, ...
June 9, 2020 Congressman Cohen Attending Wednesday Hearing on Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability Rep.Steve Cohen
June 9, 2020 Durbin Presses DOJ To Ensure Online Retail Marketplaces Are Combating Fraud And Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Rep Lieu Cosponsors Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep.Ted Lieu
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen, ...
June 9, 2020 Hearing of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on Pollution and Pandemics: COVID-19's Disproportionate Impact on Environmental Justice Communities Rep.Frank Pallone
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are taking the streets, crying out for justice and policing reform. But President Trump appears too preoccupied trying to emulate Richard Nixon to even try to lead. Too preoccupied with his own political precariousness to even try to bring American together." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 E&C Announces Subcommittee Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on the Energy Sector Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
June 9, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With Federal Public And Community Defenders Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020 Chairman Takano Speaks with Military Officers Association of America to Discuss National Guard and Reserve Parity, VA's Response to the Pandemic Rep.Mark Takano
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for real change and accountability in our nation's police departments NOW. #JusticeInPolicing" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Two Pieces of Legislation to Promote the Reduction of Maritime-Related Emissions, Support Maritime Cybersecurity Sen.Ed Markey
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets, crying out for justice. There are egregious inequities throughout society, from health care to housing to education to mental health. The #JusticeInPolicing Act is the first of many steps by Democrats to correct this systemic racism." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Racial justice, civil rights, a global pandemic and an economic disaster: these are not merely issues of the month but of this moment in American history. This is truly a time of historic challenge. And Senator Mitch McConnell is missing in action. The Senate must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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