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June 8, 2020
Stanton Backs Transformative Policing Reform Bill
Rep. Greg Stanton
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "I am honored to support the #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality against Black Americans -- and honor the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others. We must bolster police accountability and transparency -- something that will make us all safer."
Sen. Ben Luján
June 8, 2020
Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Brown, Kaptur Demand Answers on Spread of Covid-19 at Elkton Prison Facility, Urge Bureau of Prisons to Do More To Stop Spread of Virus, Protect Everyone There
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, ...
June 8, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice outlines Week 7 of The Comeback; announces reopening schedule for summer youth camps, certain outdoor concerts
Sen. Jim Justice
June 8, 2020
Letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Following Historic Hearing, Chairman Neal Questions HHS's Commitment to Eliminating COVID-19-Related Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Rep. Richard Neal
June 8, 2020
McConnell Announces Federal Grant for Stanton Police Department
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 8, 2020
Chair Bass, Senators Booker and Harris, and Chair Nadler Introduce the Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
June 8, 2020
Warner & Kaine Join Colleagues in Introducing Sweeping Police Reform Bill
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
June 8, 2020
Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Unveiling Congressional Democrats' Justice in Policing Act
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Army - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "Racism is a cancer. That poisons our society. It's time to eradicate the malignant tumor that is police brutality. #JusticeInPolicing"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 8, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - In New Letter, Pelosi and Schumer Call on President Trump to Immediately Tear Down New Walls and Reopen Lafayette Square to Public; Dem Leaders Say Trump Admin. has Turned Symbol of Freedom and Openness into Oppressive Space Resembling Militarized Zone
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
June 8, 2020
Tonko Cosponsors Major New Police Reform Bill
Rep. Paul Tonko
June 8, 2020
Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Madison County
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 7, 2020
McCollum Calls on White House to Provide Full Account on Decision to Forcibly Remove Peaceful Protesters
Rep. Betty McCollum
June 7, 2020
NBC "Meet the Press" - Interview with Cory Booker
Sen. Cory Booker
June 7, 2020
Tweet - "When it comes to the worst insensitivity, it's a tie. A President who declares "a great day" for George Floyd or FOX which charts a history of positive economic growth after racial tragedies. Sad and sickening."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you to the Springfield community, faith, and youth leaders who joined me yesterday to discuss the need for America to address fundamental issues of racial injustice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020
Tweet - "Families and workers and people--many of color and of other minority groups--are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 No one should worry about being able to keep a roof over their head Sen. McConnell--We must vote on the Heroes Act to help provide $100B to renters in NY & America"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Brian P. Brooks, Comptroller of the Currency - Warren Calls on Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks to Withdraw Rule That Guts Nation's Anti-Redlining Law
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
June 7, 2020
Tweet - "Too many families, and people, and communities of color are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 Senator McConnell: It is past time to act! We must vote on the Heroes Act to help families make ends meet and provide $100 billion to renters in New York and across America."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Clarke Responds to 2 NYPD Officers' Suspensions
Rep. Yvette Clarke
June 6, 2020
Rep. Schiff Offers Reflection on Racism in America
Sen. Adam Schiff
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets in peaceful protest to demand action. And I'm so proud to stand with them in Brooklyn today. Senator McConnell: Commit to holding a Senate vote on policing reform ASAP. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "It is past time to take action on policing reform. I am so proud to stand with the peaceful protesters in Brooklyn today. And I will not stop working to demand action in the Senate. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter
Rep. William Timmons, ...
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and far too many others. They should still be alive today. We will NOT stop working for and demanding action on policing reform in the Senate. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "I'm listening. And I will not stop working for and demanding action. Senator McConnell: You need to commit to holding a vote on policing reform in the Senate ASAP. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "I will not stop working for action. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Letter to the LGBTQ Community - An Open Letter to the LGBTQ Community
Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 6, 2020
A National Database for Police Misconduct
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 6, 2020
Moving Forward Together as a Country
Rep. Dan Crenshaw
June 6, 2020
After Senate Vote, Merkley Calls for Real Change in American Policing
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 6, 2020
Kelly Participates in Erie Silent March
Rep. Mike Kelly
June 6, 2020
Sherrill and 30 HASC Democrats Call for Accountability from Military Leadership on Behalf of the American People
Rep. John Garamendi, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "This #GunViolenceAwarenessDay We remember all Americans we've lost to gun violence And we remember Black Americans are 10x more likely than white Americans to die by gun homicide Sen. McConnell--Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor NOW #WearOrange"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, I #WearOrange because black children and teens are 14x more likely than white children and teens of the same age to die by gun homicide."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "A heroic frontline worker, today should have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday. Her family should not have to wait any longer for the justice they deserve. We will not stop working to ensure policing reform and demanding Senator McConnell commit to holding a vote ASAP."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's hold on the anti-lynching bill, which passed the House 410-4, is a national embarrassment. I'm calling on Senator McConnell to schedule the bill for a floor vote as soon as the Senate returns. No excuses."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020
Congressman Joe Neguse Denounces President Trump's Response to National Protests
Rep. Joe Neguse
June 5, 2020
On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Congressman Joe Neguse Calls for Action on Gun Violence
Rep. Joe Neguse
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Updates to #PPP have just been signed into law. This program, & other @SenateGOP -supported COVID relief, have been vital to getting our economy through this pandemic. Today's better-than-expected #JobsReport is a sign that these programs have helped #SmallBiz bounce back faster."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation's capital is being patrolled by federal officers--under Pres. Trump & AG Barr--who are being told to refuse to ID themselves Sen. Murphy & I are intro-ing a new bill to require clear ID on uniforms This president & future presidents CANNOT trample on Americans' rights"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to see the DOJ is stepping up and investigating this. This is important news for our ranchers and shows the administration is listening to our calls for the truth."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020
Following George Floyd Murder, Rep. Kirkpatrick Announces Support for House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
June 5, 2020
McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Radcliff
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Breonna Taylor was an EMT on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. She would have been 27 today. On her birthday, I #SayHerName, I recognize that she & countless other African American women have been killed without accountability, & I demand justice."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 5, 2020
Argus Leader - We hear you, and we are listening
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
June 8, 2020
Stanton Backs Transformative Policing Reform Bill
Rep.Greg Stanton
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "I am honored to support the #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality against Black Americans -- and honor the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others. We must bolster police accountability and transparency -- something that will make us all safer."
Sen.Ben Luján
June 8, 2020
Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Brown, Kaptur Demand Answers on Spread of Covid-19 at Elkton Prison Facility, Urge Bureau of Prisons to Do More To Stop Spread of Virus, Protect Everyone There
Rep.Marcy Kaptur, ...
June 8, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice outlines Week 7 of The Comeback; announces reopening schedule for summer youth camps, certain outdoor concerts
Sen.Jim Justice
June 8, 2020
Letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Following Historic Hearing, Chairman Neal Questions HHS's Commitment to Eliminating COVID-19-Related Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Rep.Richard Neal
June 8, 2020
McConnell Announces Federal Grant for Stanton Police Department
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 8, 2020
Chair Bass, Senators Booker and Harris, and Chair Nadler Introduce the Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
June 8, 2020
Warner & Kaine Join Colleagues in Introducing Sweeping Police Reform Bill
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
June 8, 2020
Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Unveiling Congressional Democrats' Justice in Policing Act
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Army - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "Racism is a cancer. That poisons our society. It's time to eradicate the malignant tumor that is police brutality. #JusticeInPolicing"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 8, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - In New Letter, Pelosi and Schumer Call on President Trump to Immediately Tear Down New Walls and Reopen Lafayette Square to Public; Dem Leaders Say Trump Admin. has Turned Symbol of Freedom and Openness into Oppressive Space Resembling Militarized Zone
Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
June 8, 2020
Tonko Cosponsors Major New Police Reform Bill
Rep.Paul Tonko
June 8, 2020
Senator McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Madison County
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 7, 2020
McCollum Calls on White House to Provide Full Account on Decision to Forcibly Remove Peaceful Protesters
Rep.Betty McCollum
June 7, 2020
NBC "Meet the Press" - Interview with Cory Booker
Sen.Cory Booker
June 7, 2020
Tweet - "When it comes to the worst insensitivity, it's a tie. A President who declares "a great day" for George Floyd or FOX which charts a history of positive economic growth after racial tragedies. Sad and sickening."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you to the Springfield community, faith, and youth leaders who joined me yesterday to discuss the need for America to address fundamental issues of racial injustice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2020
Tweet - "Families and workers and people--many of color and of other minority groups--are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 No one should worry about being able to keep a roof over their head Sen. McConnell--We must vote on the Heroes Act to help provide $100B to renters in NY & America"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Brian P. Brooks, Comptroller of the Currency - Warren Calls on Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks to Withdraw Rule That Guts Nation's Anti-Redlining Law
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
June 7, 2020
Tweet - "Too many families, and people, and communities of color are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 Senator McConnell: It is past time to act! We must vote on the Heroes Act to help families make ends meet and provide $100 billion to renters in New York and across America."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Clarke Responds to 2 NYPD Officers' Suspensions
Rep.Yvette Clarke
June 6, 2020
Rep. Schiff Offers Reflection on Racism in America
Sen.Adam Schiff
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets in peaceful protest to demand action. And I'm so proud to stand with them in Brooklyn today. Senator McConnell: Commit to holding a Senate vote on policing reform ASAP. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "It is past time to take action on policing reform. I am so proud to stand with the peaceful protesters in Brooklyn today. And I will not stop working to demand action in the Senate. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter
Rep.William Timmons, ...
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and far too many others. They should still be alive today. We will NOT stop working for and demanding action on policing reform in the Senate. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "I'm listening. And I will not stop working for and demanding action. Senator McConnell: You need to commit to holding a vote on policing reform in the Senate ASAP. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Tweet - "I will not stop working for action. #BlackLivesMatter"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020
Letter to the LGBTQ Community - An Open Letter to the LGBTQ Community
Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 6, 2020
A National Database for Police Misconduct
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 6, 2020
Moving Forward Together as a Country
Rep.Dan Crenshaw
June 6, 2020
After Senate Vote, Merkley Calls for Real Change in American Policing
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 6, 2020
Kelly Participates in Erie Silent March
Rep.Mike Kelly
June 6, 2020
Sherrill and 30 HASC Democrats Call for Accountability from Military Leadership on Behalf of the American People
Rep.John Garamendi, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "This #GunViolenceAwarenessDay We remember all Americans we've lost to gun violence And we remember Black Americans are 10x more likely than white Americans to die by gun homicide Sen. McConnell--Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor NOW #WearOrange"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, I #WearOrange because black children and teens are 14x more likely than white children and teens of the same age to die by gun homicide."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "A heroic frontline worker, today should have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday. Her family should not have to wait any longer for the justice they deserve. We will not stop working to ensure policing reform and demanding Senator McConnell commit to holding a vote ASAP."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's hold on the anti-lynching bill, which passed the House 410-4, is a national embarrassment. I'm calling on Senator McConnell to schedule the bill for a floor vote as soon as the Senate returns. No excuses."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2020
Congressman Joe Neguse Denounces President Trump's Response to National Protests
Rep.Joe Neguse
June 5, 2020
On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Congressman Joe Neguse Calls for Action on Gun Violence
Rep.Joe Neguse
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Updates to #PPP have just been signed into law. This program, & other @SenateGOP -supported COVID relief, have been vital to getting our economy through this pandemic. Today's better-than-expected #JobsReport is a sign that these programs have helped #SmallBiz bounce back faster."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation's capital is being patrolled by federal officers--under Pres. Trump & AG Barr--who are being told to refuse to ID themselves Sen. Murphy & I are intro-ing a new bill to require clear ID on uniforms This president & future presidents CANNOT trample on Americans' rights"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to see the DOJ is stepping up and investigating this. This is important news for our ranchers and shows the administration is listening to our calls for the truth."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020
Following George Floyd Murder, Rep. Kirkpatrick Announces Support for House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
June 5, 2020
McConnell Announces Coronavirus Funding for Radcliff
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Breonna Taylor was an EMT on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. She would have been 27 today. On her birthday, I #SayHerName, I recognize that she & countless other African American women have been killed without accountability, & I demand justice."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 5, 2020
Argus Leader - We hear you, and we are listening
Sen.John Thune
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