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July 18, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility Of Remote Voting In The House Rep. Pete Aguilar, ...
July 18, 2020 Chairman Neal Statement on the Passing of John Lewis Rep. Richard Neal
July 18, 2020 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Releases the Following Statement Regarding the Temporary Restriction of Most Public Use at Buck Island Reef National Monument Rep. Stacey Plaskett
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep. Ilhan Omar
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 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 "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep. Terri Sewell
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 - "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 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 - "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 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 - "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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep. Eleanor Norton
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 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 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 Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff Sen. Jon Ossoff
July 18, 2020 Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
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 Pallone, Rush Condemn Partisan Action by FERC to Gut PURPA Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Eshoo Leads 83 Democrats Demanding Answers On COVID-19 Data Reporting Change Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Peters Requests Details on Reported Changes to USPS Mail Delivery Services Sen. Gary Peters
July 17, 2020 Members of PA House GOP Delegation Release Statement Following Governor Wolf's Decision to Withhold Pandemic Relief Funds from Lebanon County Rep. Dan Meuser, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Reps. Porter, Lofgren, and Chu Push to Expand Language Assistance for California Voters with Limited English Proficiency Rep. Ami Bera, ...
July 17, 2020 Congressman Smith Slams Trump Administration for Blocking CDC from Testifying on School Reopenings Rep. Adam Smith
July 17, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Gregory Meeks
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 - "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 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Jayapal Responds to Corrupt Takeover of COVID-19 Data Collection and Reporting Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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 Hoyer Statement on the Committee on House Administration Hearing on Remote Voting During National Emergencies Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On Federal Court Ordering Trump Admin To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "First, the Supreme Court rejected the repeal of #DACA and now a federal court has confirmed this requires the Trump Administration to reopen DACA for new applicants. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility of Remote Voting in The House Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Unidentified stormtroopers. Unmarked cars. Kidnapping protesters and causing severe injuries in response to graffiti. These are not the actions of a democratic republic. @DHSgov 's actions in Portland undermine its mission. Trump & his stormtroopers must be stopped." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Tweet - ".@realdonaldtrump was wrong to try to end the DACA program, and the Supreme Court was right to reject that effort. Now the Department of Homeland Security must comply with the Supreme Court's order and reopen DACA for new applicants. #DREAMers #HomeisHere" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "The brutal police killing of Sean Monterrosa continues to shake the Bay Area. I join Sean's family & others in calling for an FBI investigation into Sean's murder, including into the destruction of essential evidence in this homicide case." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 - "There should be an immediate investigation by the Inspectors General at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security into this abomination." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Pelosi Statement on D.C. Circuit Ruling on Trump's Junk Health Insurance Plans Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Pelosi Statement Calling for FBI Investigation into Police Killing of Sean Monterrosa Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To USPS: Millions of Americans are relying on you to ensure their votes count--especially amid COVID We need to know your plan to ensure election mail is delivered without delay From @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenatorCarper , @SenBrianSchatz , @SenBooker , & me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Date Title Politician
July 18, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility Of Remote Voting In The House Rep.Pete Aguilar, ...
July 18, 2020 Chairman Neal Statement on the Passing of John Lewis Rep.Richard Neal
July 18, 2020 Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Releases the Following Statement Regarding the Temporary Restriction of Most Public Use at Buck Island Reef National Monument Rep.Stacey Plaskett
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep.Ilhan Omar
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 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 "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep.Terri Sewell
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 - "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 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 - "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 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 - "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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep.Eleanor Norton
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 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 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 Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff Sen.Jon Ossoff
July 18, 2020 Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
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 Pallone, Rush Condemn Partisan Action by FERC to Gut PURPA Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Eshoo Leads 83 Democrats Demanding Answers On COVID-19 Data Reporting Change Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Peters Requests Details on Reported Changes to USPS Mail Delivery Services Sen.Gary Peters
July 17, 2020 Members of PA House GOP Delegation Release Statement Following Governor Wolf's Decision to Withhold Pandemic Relief Funds from Lebanon County Rep.Dan Meuser, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Reps. Porter, Lofgren, and Chu Push to Expand Language Assistance for California Voters with Limited English Proficiency Rep.Ami Bera, ...
July 17, 2020 Congressman Smith Slams Trump Administration for Blocking CDC from Testifying on School Reopenings Rep.Adam Smith
July 17, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep.Gregory Meeks
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 - "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 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Jayapal Responds to Corrupt Takeover of COVID-19 Data Collection and Reporting Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
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 Hoyer Statement on the Committee on House Administration Hearing on Remote Voting During National Emergencies Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On Federal Court Ordering Trump Admin To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "First, the Supreme Court rejected the repeal of #DACA and now a federal court has confirmed this requires the Trump Administration to reopen DACA for new applicants. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility of Remote Voting in The House Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Unidentified stormtroopers. Unmarked cars. Kidnapping protesters and causing severe injuries in response to graffiti. These are not the actions of a democratic republic. @DHSgov 's actions in Portland undermine its mission. Trump & his stormtroopers must be stopped." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Tweet - ".@realdonaldtrump was wrong to try to end the DACA program, and the Supreme Court was right to reject that effort. Now the Department of Homeland Security must comply with the Supreme Court's order and reopen DACA for new applicants. #DREAMers #HomeisHere" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "The brutal police killing of Sean Monterrosa continues to shake the Bay Area. I join Sean's family & others in calling for an FBI investigation into Sean's murder, including into the destruction of essential evidence in this homicide case." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 - "There should be an immediate investigation by the Inspectors General at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security into this abomination." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Pelosi Statement on D.C. Circuit Ruling on Trump's Junk Health Insurance Plans Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Pelosi Statement Calling for FBI Investigation into Police Killing of Sean Monterrosa Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To USPS: Millions of Americans are relying on you to ensure their votes count--especially amid COVID We need to know your plan to ensure election mail is delivered without delay From @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenatorCarper , @SenBrianSchatz , @SenBooker , & me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
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