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Aug. 14, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Call On DHS Acting Secretary Wolf and Acting Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli To Step Down After Positions Deemed Legally Invalid Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 McBath-Championed Bipartisan Legislation to Study Social Status of Black Men and Boys Signed Into Law Rep. Lucy McBath
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "85 years ago, FDR signed the Social Security Act into law. Since then, Dems have fought to protect it against GOP efforts to weaken or privatize it. As we face an unprecedented crisis, Dems are working to ensure it remains solvent & its funding protected." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "All Americans deserve a strong retirement system. On the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act, two reports by @JECDems look at the weakening of our current retirement system and the need to strengthen it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "No voter should be forced to wait for hours in line or risk their health to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote. We can prevent this by offering adequate early voting, sufficient polling locations and hours, and mail-in or absentee voting options." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We witnessed numerous problems during this year's primary elections, including closed polling places, long lines, and poll worker shortages. Officials must plan now so states are fully prepared to ensure every eligible voter can freely and safely cast their ballot in November." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "For 85 years, #SocialSecurity has stood as a fundamental promise that a lifetime of hard work will be met with the dignity of a secure retirement. Democrats are committed to protecting Social Security and ensuring a secure retirement for all Americans." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 85th Anniversary of the Social Security Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Pelosi Statement on 85th Anniversary of Social Security Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 14, 2020 Congressman Neguse Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Animal Cruelty Crimes and Stop Violence in Our Communities Rep. Joe Neguse
Aug. 14, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 14, 2020 Sens. Hawley and Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Fight Human Trafficking As Covid-19 Pandemic Worsens Crisis Friday, August 14, 2020 Sen. Josh Hawley
Aug. 14, 2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 14, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on 85th Anniversary of Social Security Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 14, 2020 Rosen Commemorates 85th Anniversary of Social Security Sen. Jacky Rosen
Aug. 14, 2020 Rep. Titus Statement on GAO Finding that Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal Rep. Dina Titus
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to Damon Hininger, CEO of CoreCivic, the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir, of the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - New Mexico Congressional Delegation Seeks Accountability Following COVID-19 Outbreak at Cibola County Correctional Center Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to The Honorable John Barsa. Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Tillis, Colleagues Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Sen. Thom Tillis
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Wyden Sounds Alarm on FBI Again Violating Policy to Damage Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Rep. Rick Allen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we mark #BlackWomensEqualPayDay -- the day in 2020 when Black women's pay finally catches up with white men's for 2019. We all must do our part every single day to shrink this gap. The House passed the #PaycheckFairness Act over a year ago. What's your excuse, @senategop ?" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 13, 2020 Congressman Neguse Announces Sweeping Voting Reform Legislation to Stop Disenfranchisement of Young People Rep. Joe Neguse
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPayDay we are reminded that Black women are paid $0.62 for every $1 a white man earns. Unacceptable. Black women need & deserve equal pay. We must pass the Paycheck Fairness Act in the Senate, and fight to close the gender and race pay gaps in our country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Hirono, Casey, Harris, Colleagues Introduce Coronavirus Language Access Act Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator US Agency for International Development - Inhofe Joins Letter to Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Sen. Ted Budd, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds HHS Grant Funding to Help Prevent Opioid Misuse Among Seniors Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to Andrew Wheeler of the Environmental Protection Agency - Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer and Bonamici Demand Answers on Environmental and Health Impacts of Tear Gas Used by Federal Officers Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Mast Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Toxic Discharges Rep. Brian Mast
Aug. 12, 2020 Guthrie Continues Work to Address Opioid Crisis Rep. Steven Guthrie
Aug. 12, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith Backs Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Tina Smith
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Joined the @ChicagoBarAssoc for a discussion about the Justice in Policing Act, @SenateDems plan for bold, comprehensive police reform. Give it a listen here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Hails Legal Decision Upending Trump Administration's Rollback of Migratory Bird Protections Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 12, 2020 Blumenthal & Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Human Trafficking As COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens Crisis Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Boozman: "One step closer to paving a new path forward in suicide prevention" Sen. John Boozman
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Talbot County Council Decision on Talbot Boys Statue Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Scott, Bonamici Ask GAO to Examine Access to Support for People with Disabilities Experiencing Domestic Violence Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 LaMalfa Introduces Legislation to Protect Children and Taxpayers from Paying the Price for Gender Reassignment Surgeries Rep. Rick Allen, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Serivces - Lawmakers raise concerns over the pandemic's effect on the nation's opioid crisis Rep. Diana DeGette
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Information on COVID-19's Impact on Addiction & Overdose Crisis Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Sheila Jackson Lee and Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to Mr. Ken D'Arcy, CEO of Remington Outdoor Co, Inc. - In Letter to Remington, Murphy, Blumenthal Demand Sandy Hook Families Have Their Day in Court Regardless of Bankruptcy Proceedings Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa families need to know that the federal government is going to do everything possible to hold people accountable--whether they're an illegal immigrant or whether they're a United States citizen. Sarah's Law holds violent criminals accountable." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Venezuelans in Illinois & across the US about efforts to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. My Democratic colleagues and I will keep fighting for this legislation until it is the law of the land." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Inc. - Top Oversight Republican: Twitter's response raises more questions than answers Rep. Jamie Comer
Date Title Politician
Aug. 14, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Call On DHS Acting Secretary Wolf and Acting Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli To Step Down After Positions Deemed Legally Invalid Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 McBath-Championed Bipartisan Legislation to Study Social Status of Black Men and Boys Signed Into Law Rep.Lucy McBath
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "85 years ago, FDR signed the Social Security Act into law. Since then, Dems have fought to protect it against GOP efforts to weaken or privatize it. As we face an unprecedented crisis, Dems are working to ensure it remains solvent & its funding protected." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "All Americans deserve a strong retirement system. On the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act, two reports by @JECDems look at the weakening of our current retirement system and the need to strengthen it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "No voter should be forced to wait for hours in line or risk their health to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote. We can prevent this by offering adequate early voting, sufficient polling locations and hours, and mail-in or absentee voting options." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We witnessed numerous problems during this year's primary elections, including closed polling places, long lines, and poll worker shortages. Officials must plan now so states are fully prepared to ensure every eligible voter can freely and safely cast their ballot in November." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "For 85 years, #SocialSecurity has stood as a fundamental promise that a lifetime of hard work will be met with the dignity of a secure retirement. Democrats are committed to protecting Social Security and ensuring a secure retirement for all Americans." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 85th Anniversary of the Social Security Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Pelosi Statement on 85th Anniversary of Social Security Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 14, 2020 Congressman Neguse Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Animal Cruelty Crimes and Stop Violence in Our Communities Rep.Joe Neguse
Aug. 14, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 14, 2020 Sens. Hawley and Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Fight Human Trafficking As Covid-19 Pandemic Worsens Crisis Friday, August 14, 2020 Sen.Josh Hawley
Aug. 14, 2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 14, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on 85th Anniversary of Social Security Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 14, 2020 Rosen Commemorates 85th Anniversary of Social Security Sen.Jacky Rosen
Aug. 14, 2020 Rep. Titus Statement on GAO Finding that Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal Rep.Dina Titus
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to Damon Hininger, CEO of CoreCivic, the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir, of the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - New Mexico Congressional Delegation Seeks Accountability Following COVID-19 Outbreak at Cibola County Correctional Center Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to The Honorable John Barsa. Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Tillis, Colleagues Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Sen.Thom Tillis
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Wyden Sounds Alarm on FBI Again Violating Policy to Damage Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Rep.Rick Allen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we mark #BlackWomensEqualPayDay -- the day in 2020 when Black women's pay finally catches up with white men's for 2019. We all must do our part every single day to shrink this gap. The House passed the #PaycheckFairness Act over a year ago. What's your excuse, @senategop ?" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 13, 2020 Congressman Neguse Announces Sweeping Voting Reform Legislation to Stop Disenfranchisement of Young People Rep.Joe Neguse
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPayDay we are reminded that Black women are paid $0.62 for every $1 a white man earns. Unacceptable. Black women need & deserve equal pay. We must pass the Paycheck Fairness Act in the Senate, and fight to close the gender and race pay gaps in our country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Hirono, Casey, Harris, Colleagues Introduce Coronavirus Language Access Act Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator US Agency for International Development - Inhofe Joins Letter to Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Sen.Ted Budd, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds HHS Grant Funding to Help Prevent Opioid Misuse Among Seniors Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to Andrew Wheeler of the Environmental Protection Agency - Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer and Bonamici Demand Answers on Environmental and Health Impacts of Tear Gas Used by Federal Officers Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Mast Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Toxic Discharges Rep.Brian Mast
Aug. 12, 2020 Guthrie Continues Work to Address Opioid Crisis Rep.Steven Guthrie
Aug. 12, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith Backs Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Tina Smith
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Joined the @ChicagoBarAssoc for a discussion about the Justice in Policing Act, @SenateDems plan for bold, comprehensive police reform. Give it a listen here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Hails Legal Decision Upending Trump Administration's Rollback of Migratory Bird Protections Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 12, 2020 Blumenthal & Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Human Trafficking As COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens Crisis Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Boozman: "One step closer to paving a new path forward in suicide prevention" Sen.John Boozman
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Talbot County Council Decision on Talbot Boys Statue Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Scott, Bonamici Ask GAO to Examine Access to Support for People with Disabilities Experiencing Domestic Violence Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 LaMalfa Introduces Legislation to Protect Children and Taxpayers from Paying the Price for Gender Reassignment Surgeries Rep.Rick Allen, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Serivces - Lawmakers raise concerns over the pandemic's effect on the nation's opioid crisis Rep.Diana DeGette
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Information on COVID-19's Impact on Addiction & Overdose Crisis Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Sheila Jackson Lee and Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to Mr. Ken D'Arcy, CEO of Remington Outdoor Co, Inc. - In Letter to Remington, Murphy, Blumenthal Demand Sandy Hook Families Have Their Day in Court Regardless of Bankruptcy Proceedings Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa families need to know that the federal government is going to do everything possible to hold people accountable--whether they're an illegal immigrant or whether they're a United States citizen. Sarah's Law holds violent criminals accountable." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Venezuelans in Illinois & across the US about efforts to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. My Democratic colleagues and I will keep fighting for this legislation until it is the law of the land." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Inc. - Top Oversight Republican: Twitter's response raises more questions than answers Rep.Jamie Comer
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