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July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Six months ago today, the Capitol was attacked by a insurrectionist mob in an assault on democracy. That day led to the deaths of 3 police officers & injuries to many more, & trapped hundreds of Members, staff, employees, & press in fear for their lives." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 6, 2021 Norton Says 245 Years After the Nation's Independence, D.C. Statehood is Overdue Rep. Eleanor Norton
July 6, 2021 Introduction of A Bill to Permit the Flag of the United States to Be Flown At Half-Staff in the Event of the Death of A Mayor of the District of Columbia Rep. Eleanor Norton
July 6, 2021 Ranking Member Boozman's Statement on Signing of CFTC Whistleblower Office Funding Fix Sen. John Boozman
July 6, 2021 Rep. Omar Announces $1 Million in Community Project Funding for Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 6, 2021 Reps. Young Kim, Andy Kim, Colleagues Announce U.S.-ROK Interparliamentary Exchange Sen. Andy Kim, ...
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Six months ago, a violent mob stormed the Capitol in the hopes of overturning the 2020 election. We need a full accounting of how they got there and who sent them." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2021 Tweet - "The freedom to vote is the freedom to choose our own path. To build tomorrow together. That's what America is all about. If you don't get it, get out of our way." Rep. Katherine Clark
July 5, 2021 Fox News - Sen. Ted Cruz: Dems' 'Defund the Police' -- Here's Their Desperate Ploy to Escape Blame for Rising Crime Rates Sen. Ted Cruz
July 5, 2021 Tweet - "Three million jobs have been added to the economy. During the first six months of the Biden presidency. And we're just getting started!" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Discusses American Rescue Plan, Voting Rights and Investments in Communities of Color During Tri-County Urban League Town Hall Meeting Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Circuit Court Ruling to Maintain Marylanders' Extended Unemployment Benefits Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 3, 2021 Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today helped honor Peoria County Veterans at the A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Today, the third and final addition to the memorial was dedicated, entitled "Lady Liberty: Monument to the First Female Fighter Pilots." In her keynote, Duckworth highlighted the importance of diversity to the strength of our military. Photos from today's event are available here. Key Quotes: "I'm here today because of them. Do you know why I'm also here? I'm here because they didn't care that I was a woman... they didn't care if my name was Tammy or Tommy. They didn't care that I grew up on food stamps. They didn't care that I was Asian-American… or that my mom was an immigrant … these troops respected me because I could do the job that was asked of me, just as I asked of them. And because I was willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary for my country, no matter my gender, race, background or any other attribute, just like they were." "Our differences have always made us a more effective fighting force. Scientific research and four-star generals will tell you the same thing: when everyone looks and acts and thinks the same, you become stuck... flat-footed… insular. Diversity leads to more creative problem-solving and more success. Yes, it does better reflect who we are as a country, of course, but more importantly, it makes us more able to execute our missions downrange in the face of the enemy. And the reality is, we will never be the more perfect union our founders dreamed of until we learn to actually, truly, embrace the power of our diversity." "So even while we may live in the greatest country in the world, even while we may have the most powerful military on the face of the Earth, the truth is, the strength of our Armed Forces and our nation at large isn't just about our defense budget … or the speed of our tanks. No. Our strength, our true strength, is what Abraham Lincoln fought for. It's our values and what we represent to the rest of the world." Duckworth was joined today by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer, 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Daniel McDonugh, Grace Baptist Church Pastor Claude L. White, Jr. and Peoria County Assistant States Attorney Larry Evans, who was a member of Duckworth's unit in Iraq. A Final Salute commemorates all Peoria County Veterans who have served our country since World War II. The sculpture dedicated today resembles a female helicopter pilot from the Gulf War Era, commemorating the first women in combat roles in the military. Duckworth was one of the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Purple Heart recipient, she served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is currently a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Chair of the SASC Airland Subcommittee. Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2021 Klobuchar, Warnock, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Election Officials Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 2, 2021 Reps. Jones, Gallego Introduce Bill to Restore Section 2 of The Voting Rights Act Sen. Ruben Gallego
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "For 57 years, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has stood as a pillar of our democracy. With this landmark legislation, our nation took a monumental step toward living up to our fundamental ideals of freedom and liberty for every American." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 2, 2021 Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Byron Donalds Rep. Byron Donalds
July 2, 2021 House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Appoints Rep. Lauren Boebert to the Future of American Freedoms Task Force Rep. Lauren Boebert
July 2, 2021 Rep. Boebert Stands Up to Big Tech and Stands For Election Security Rep. Lauren Boebert
July 2, 2021 Blackburn Statement on Hunter Biden Sen. Marsha Blackburn
July 2, 2021 Smith Responds to D.C. Circuit Court Decision Blocking Year-Round E15 Rep. Adrian Smith
July 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Tester, Daines, Rosendale Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden in Support of State Funeral for Last Surviving WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Sen. Steve Daines, ...
July 2, 2021 Q&A: Government Watchdogs Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2021 Hagerty Calls for "Broader Investigation' After Arrest for Sexual Misconduct at HHS Chattanooga Facility for Migrant Children Sen. Bill Hagerty
July 1, 2021 Senator Reverend Warnock Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Arizona Sen. Raphael Warnock
July 1, 2021 Dingell Applauds Passage of House Infrastructure Bill Creating Millions of Jobs Rep. Debbie Dingell
July 1, 2021 McCollum Secures $2.5 Million for Reconnect Rondo as Part of House Democrats' INVEST in America Act Rep. Betty McCollum
July 1, 2021 Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Discriminatory Voting Restrictions in Arizona and Weakening the Voting Rights Act Rep. Terri Sewell
July 1, 2021 McCollum Secures Funding Restriction on Mine Plan Near Boundary Waters Rep. Betty McCollum
July 1, 2021 Reschenthaler Opposes House Democrats' Green New Deal Package Rep. Guy Reschenthaler
July 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Reps. Castro, Veasey, and Congressional Democrats Urge Department of Justice to Investigate Unconstitutional Voter Suppression in Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro
July 1, 2021 Blackburn Statement on SCOTUS Arizona Election Law Decision Sen. Marsha Blackburn
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForThePeopleAct has one goal: ensure every American has the freedom to vote. If an elected official is standing in the way of #HR1, you should really ask why." Rep. Katherine Clark
July 1, 2021 Assistant Speaker Clark Statement on Brnovich v. DNC Rep. Katherine Clark
July 1, 2021 Whitehouse Slams Scotus Decision In Afpf Dark Money Case Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the Supreme Court upheld critical protections of representative government. These rulings are a warning to anyone still hoping to codify intimidation, protect themselves from voters, or otherwise tip the scales of our electoral system. My full statement:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 1, 2021 Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Decisions in Voting Rights & Donor Disclosure Cases Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "The implications of today's #SCOTUS decision will impact #votingrights for generations to come, paving the way for restrictions that put people -- especially #BIPOC voters -- out of reach of the ballot box. It's a slap in the face to our democracy. We're fighting back." Rep. Katherine Clark
July 1, 2021 Steube Appointed to American Security Task Force Rep. Greg Steube
July 1, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 1, 2021 Whitehouse Statement On Partisan Scotus Decision Undercutting Voting Rights Act Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
July 1, 2021 Schumer Statement On Supreme Court's Disastrous Decisions To Uphold GOP Laws To Restrict Voting & Further Empower Special Interests Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2021 Evans: Supreme Court "Garbage' Decision Attacks Voting Rights, Senate Must Join House in Passing Strong Protections Rep. Dwight Evans
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS ruling further demonstrates why Congress must protect voting rights. This decision will lead to more onerous burdens on communities of color and will deny voters unfettered access to the ballot box. I would hope that Congress moves swiftly to pass S1 and HR4." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "The Supreme Court--which is bound by both duty and the Constitution to administer equal justice under law--has done more to set voting rights back than any other actor in the last decade. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Reps. Veasey, Castro & Congressional Democrats Urge Department of Justice to Investigate Unconstitutional Voter Suppression in Texas Rep. Marc Veasey, ...
July 1, 2021 McBath, Sanchez Bill Lowering Health Care Costs for Those on Unemployment During Pandemic Begins Today Rep. Lucy McBath
July 1, 2021 Kaine Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights Sen. Tim Kaine
Date Title Politician
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Six months ago today, the Capitol was attacked by a insurrectionist mob in an assault on democracy. That day led to the deaths of 3 police officers & injuries to many more, & trapped hundreds of Members, staff, employees, & press in fear for their lives." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 6, 2021 Norton Says 245 Years After the Nation's Independence, D.C. Statehood is Overdue Rep.Eleanor Norton
July 6, 2021 Introduction of A Bill to Permit the Flag of the United States to Be Flown At Half-Staff in the Event of the Death of A Mayor of the District of Columbia Rep.Eleanor Norton
July 6, 2021 Ranking Member Boozman's Statement on Signing of CFTC Whistleblower Office Funding Fix Sen.John Boozman
July 6, 2021 Rep. Omar Announces $1 Million in Community Project Funding for Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 6, 2021 Reps. Young Kim, Andy Kim, Colleagues Announce U.S.-ROK Interparliamentary Exchange Sen.Andy Kim, ...
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Six months ago, a violent mob stormed the Capitol in the hopes of overturning the 2020 election. We need a full accounting of how they got there and who sent them." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2021 Tweet - "The freedom to vote is the freedom to choose our own path. To build tomorrow together. That's what America is all about. If you don't get it, get out of our way." Rep.Katherine Clark
July 5, 2021 Fox News - Sen. Ted Cruz: Dems' 'Defund the Police' -- Here's Their Desperate Ploy to Escape Blame for Rising Crime Rates Sen.Ted Cruz
July 5, 2021 Tweet - "Three million jobs have been added to the economy. During the first six months of the Biden presidency. And we're just getting started!" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Discusses American Rescue Plan, Voting Rights and Investments in Communities of Color During Tri-County Urban League Town Hall Meeting Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Circuit Court Ruling to Maintain Marylanders' Extended Unemployment Benefits Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 3, 2021 Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today helped honor Peoria County Veterans at the A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Today, the third and final addition to the memorial was dedicated, entitled "Lady Liberty: Monument to the First Female Fighter Pilots." In her keynote, Duckworth highlighted the importance of diversity to the strength of our military. Photos from today's event are available here. Key Quotes: "I'm here today because of them. Do you know why I'm also here? I'm here because they didn't care that I was a woman... they didn't care if my name was Tammy or Tommy. They didn't care that I grew up on food stamps. They didn't care that I was Asian-American… or that my mom was an immigrant … these troops respected me because I could do the job that was asked of me, just as I asked of them. And because I was willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary for my country, no matter my gender, race, background or any other attribute, just like they were." "Our differences have always made us a more effective fighting force. Scientific research and four-star generals will tell you the same thing: when everyone looks and acts and thinks the same, you become stuck... flat-footed… insular. Diversity leads to more creative problem-solving and more success. Yes, it does better reflect who we are as a country, of course, but more importantly, it makes us more able to execute our missions downrange in the face of the enemy. And the reality is, we will never be the more perfect union our founders dreamed of until we learn to actually, truly, embrace the power of our diversity." "So even while we may live in the greatest country in the world, even while we may have the most powerful military on the face of the Earth, the truth is, the strength of our Armed Forces and our nation at large isn't just about our defense budget … or the speed of our tanks. No. Our strength, our true strength, is what Abraham Lincoln fought for. It's our values and what we represent to the rest of the world." Duckworth was joined today by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer, 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Daniel McDonugh, Grace Baptist Church Pastor Claude L. White, Jr. and Peoria County Assistant States Attorney Larry Evans, who was a member of Duckworth's unit in Iraq. A Final Salute commemorates all Peoria County Veterans who have served our country since World War II. The sculpture dedicated today resembles a female helicopter pilot from the Gulf War Era, commemorating the first women in combat roles in the military. Duckworth was one of the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Purple Heart recipient, she served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is currently a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Chair of the SASC Airland Subcommittee. Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2021 Klobuchar, Warnock, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Election Officials Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 2, 2021 Reps. Jones, Gallego Introduce Bill to Restore Section 2 of The Voting Rights Act Sen.Ruben Gallego
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "For 57 years, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has stood as a pillar of our democracy. With this landmark legislation, our nation took a monumental step toward living up to our fundamental ideals of freedom and liberty for every American." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 2, 2021 Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Byron Donalds Rep.Byron Donalds
July 2, 2021 House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Appoints Rep. Lauren Boebert to the Future of American Freedoms Task Force Rep.Lauren Boebert
July 2, 2021 Rep. Boebert Stands Up to Big Tech and Stands For Election Security Rep.Lauren Boebert
July 2, 2021 Blackburn Statement on Hunter Biden Sen.Marsha Blackburn
July 2, 2021 Smith Responds to D.C. Circuit Court Decision Blocking Year-Round E15 Rep.Adrian Smith
July 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Tester, Daines, Rosendale Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden in Support of State Funeral for Last Surviving WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Sen.Steve Daines, ...
July 2, 2021 Q&A: Government Watchdogs Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2021 Hagerty Calls for "Broader Investigation' After Arrest for Sexual Misconduct at HHS Chattanooga Facility for Migrant Children Sen.Bill Hagerty
July 1, 2021 Senator Reverend Warnock Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Arizona Sen.Raphael Warnock
July 1, 2021 Dingell Applauds Passage of House Infrastructure Bill Creating Millions of Jobs Rep.Debbie Dingell
July 1, 2021 McCollum Secures $2.5 Million for Reconnect Rondo as Part of House Democrats' INVEST in America Act Rep.Betty McCollum
July 1, 2021 Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Discriminatory Voting Restrictions in Arizona and Weakening the Voting Rights Act Rep.Terri Sewell
July 1, 2021 McCollum Secures Funding Restriction on Mine Plan Near Boundary Waters Rep.Betty McCollum
July 1, 2021 Reschenthaler Opposes House Democrats' Green New Deal Package Rep.Guy Reschenthaler
July 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Reps. Castro, Veasey, and Congressional Democrats Urge Department of Justice to Investigate Unconstitutional Voter Suppression in Texas Rep.Joaquin Castro
July 1, 2021 Blackburn Statement on SCOTUS Arizona Election Law Decision Sen.Marsha Blackburn
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForThePeopleAct has one goal: ensure every American has the freedom to vote. If an elected official is standing in the way of #HR1, you should really ask why." Rep.Katherine Clark
July 1, 2021 Assistant Speaker Clark Statement on Brnovich v. DNC Rep.Katherine Clark
July 1, 2021 Whitehouse Slams Scotus Decision In Afpf Dark Money Case Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the Supreme Court upheld critical protections of representative government. These rulings are a warning to anyone still hoping to codify intimidation, protect themselves from voters, or otherwise tip the scales of our electoral system. My full statement:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 1, 2021 Durbin Statement on Supreme Court Decisions in Voting Rights & Donor Disclosure Cases Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "The implications of today's #SCOTUS decision will impact #votingrights for generations to come, paving the way for restrictions that put people -- especially #BIPOC voters -- out of reach of the ballot box. It's a slap in the face to our democracy. We're fighting back." Rep.Katherine Clark
July 1, 2021 Steube Appointed to American Security Task Force Rep.Greg Steube
July 1, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 1, 2021 Whitehouse Statement On Partisan Scotus Decision Undercutting Voting Rights Act Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
July 1, 2021 Schumer Statement On Supreme Court's Disastrous Decisions To Uphold GOP Laws To Restrict Voting & Further Empower Special Interests Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2021 Evans: Supreme Court "Garbage' Decision Attacks Voting Rights, Senate Must Join House in Passing Strong Protections Rep.Dwight Evans
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS ruling further demonstrates why Congress must protect voting rights. This decision will lead to more onerous burdens on communities of color and will deny voters unfettered access to the ballot box. I would hope that Congress moves swiftly to pass S1 and HR4." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 1, 2021 Tweet - "The Supreme Court--which is bound by both duty and the Constitution to administer equal justice under law--has done more to set voting rights back than any other actor in the last decade. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Reps. Veasey, Castro & Congressional Democrats Urge Department of Justice to Investigate Unconstitutional Voter Suppression in Texas Rep.Marc Veasey, ...
July 1, 2021 McBath, Sanchez Bill Lowering Health Care Costs for Those on Unemployment During Pandemic Begins Today Rep.Lucy McBath
July 1, 2021 Kaine Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights Sen.Tim Kaine
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