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July 17, 2020
Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
Sen. Peter Welch, ...
July 17, 2020
Rep. Sewell Mourns the Death of Iconic Civil Rights Leader Rev. C.T. Vivian
Rep. Terri Sewell
July 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - In Response to a Rise in Drug Overdoses in NH, Congressional Delegation Calls for Additional Funding for Substance Use Disorder Services in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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July 17, 2020
The Hill - The Pandemic Isn't the Only Public Health Crisis Orchestrated by the Chinese Government
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July 17, 2020
Cleaver Speaks With Justice Department About Robert Courtney, Confirms Release Is Still Under Review
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July 17, 2020
Illinois Republican Delegation Statement on Speaker Madigan and Governor Pritzker
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
July 17, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response
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July 17, 2020
Duckworth Responds to ICE's "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program in Chicago
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 17, 2020
Rep. Cuellar Prohibits the Use of Federal Funds for Border Wall in Spending Bills
Rep. Henry Cuellar
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
Correa Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Community Policing
Sen. Gary Peters, ...
July 17, 2020
Thompson: Administration's Violent Actions in Portland are an Un-American Affront to Democracy
Rep. Bennie Thompson
July 17, 2020
Congressman Cohen Remembers Civil Rights Leader Reverend C. T. Vivian
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July 17, 2020
Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent COVID-19 Scams
Rep. Angie Craig, ...
July 17, 2020
Quigley Criticizes Inadequate USDA Animal Welfare Response
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "Senator Murphy and I introduced a bill in June to require federal officers to ID themselves. We need to pass it now so this president or any future president can't TRAMPLE Americans' rights."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "It's critical that families have access to quality, affordable child care. I've introduced a new bill to assist our child care providers so they can continue to offer these essential services to working moms and dads during #COVID19."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 17, 2020
Smith Statement on DOD's Ban on the Public Display of the Confederate Flag
Rep. Adam Smith
July 17, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
July 17, 2020
Murphy Statement on Reports of Unidentified Law Enforcement in Oregon
Sen. Chris Murphy
July 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Huffman Leads Committee Members in Letter to Administration Opposing Rushed Oil and Gas Development in Arctic Refuge
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
July 17, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Veronica Escobar
Rep. Veronica Escobar
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
Boyle Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep. Brendan Boyle
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "Reverend C.T. Vivian was a man of deep belief who demonstrated his adherence to the Biblical admonition "faith without works is dead.""
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 - "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
Reed Statement on DoD Banning Confederate Flags on Military Bases
Sen. Jack Reed
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020
Letter to Lauren Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy at the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Pingree Joins 70+ House Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
Rep. Chellie Pingree
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Warner & Kaine Keep Pressure on ICE to Stop Transferring Detainees Amid Steep Surge of COVID-19 Cases in Immigration Detention Centers
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
July 16, 2020
NM Delegation Celebrates EPA Grants for Valle de Oro and Taos Valley Acequia Association
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 16, 2020
Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Inc. - Wicker Addresses Concern to Twitter CEO on Hack Used to Push Bitcoin Scam
Sen. Roger Wicker
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Bennet Organizes Day of Action with Independent Concert Venues, Musicians, Entertainment Industry to Build Support for RESTART Act
Sen. Michael Bennet
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "The public health pandemic has emphasized the importance of US involvement in global affairs, especially the effort to develop a #COVID19 treatment. Great to speak with @CatholicRelief about their work here & abroad to offer communities health & educational assistance."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to Lauren Reid, Assistant Director, Office of Policy at the Executive Office for Immigration Review - 70 Members Oppose Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 16, 2020
Crist, Johnson, Cleaver call for National Day of Civility to unite nation during unprecedented crisis
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "An over-militarized police force does not make our communities safer. Proud to support @SenBrianSchatz 's NDAA amendment to place restrictions on the transfer of equipment from our military to law enforcement."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Bipartisan Women's Caucus Introduces Resolution for National Women's Suffrage Month
Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
July 16, 2020
Meng Immigration Amendment Passes Key House Committee
Rep. Grace Meng
July 16, 2020
Hurd, Fitzpatrick, Brindisi, Golden Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Police and Law Enforcement from "Defund the Police" Movement
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
July 16, 2020
Brindisi Stands with Law Enforcement & Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Police Department Funding
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
July 16, 2020
Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into STL Circuit Attorney's Targeting of McCloskey Family
Sen. Josh Hawley
July 16, 2020
"The Squad' Calls for Reductions to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Budget
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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July 17, 2020
Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
Sen.Peter Welch, ...
July 17, 2020
Rep. Sewell Mourns the Death of Iconic Civil Rights Leader Rev. C.T. Vivian
Rep.Terri Sewell
July 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - In Response to a Rise in Drug Overdoses in NH, Congressional Delegation Calls for Additional Funding for Substance Use Disorder Services in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
July 17, 2020
The Hill - The Pandemic Isn't the Only Public Health Crisis Orchestrated by the Chinese Government
Rep.John Joyce
July 17, 2020
Cleaver Speaks With Justice Department About Robert Courtney, Confirms Release Is Still Under Review
Sen.Josh Hawley, ...
July 17, 2020
Illinois Republican Delegation Statement on Speaker Madigan and Governor Pritzker
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
July 17, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020
Duckworth Responds to ICE's "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program in Chicago
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 17, 2020
Rep. Cuellar Prohibits the Use of Federal Funds for Border Wall in Spending Bills
Rep.Henry Cuellar
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
Correa Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Community Policing
Sen.Gary Peters, ...
July 17, 2020
Thompson: Administration's Violent Actions in Portland are an Un-American Affront to Democracy
Rep.Bennie Thompson
July 17, 2020
Congressman Cohen Remembers Civil Rights Leader Reverend C. T. Vivian
Rep.Steve Cohen
July 17, 2020
Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent COVID-19 Scams
Rep.Angie Craig, ...
July 17, 2020
Quigley Criticizes Inadequate USDA Animal Welfare Response
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "Senator Murphy and I introduced a bill in June to require federal officers to ID themselves. We need to pass it now so this president or any future president can't TRAMPLE Americans' rights."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "It's critical that families have access to quality, affordable child care. I've introduced a new bill to assist our child care providers so they can continue to offer these essential services to working moms and dads during #COVID19."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 17, 2020
Smith Statement on DOD's Ban on the Public Display of the Confederate Flag
Rep.Adam Smith
July 17, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
July 17, 2020
Murphy Statement on Reports of Unidentified Law Enforcement in Oregon
Sen.Chris Murphy
July 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Huffman Leads Committee Members in Letter to Administration Opposing Rushed Oil and Gas Development in Arctic Refuge
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
July 17, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Veronica Escobar
Rep.Veronica Escobar
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
Boyle Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep.Brendan Boyle
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "Reverend C.T. Vivian was a man of deep belief who demonstrated his adherence to the Biblical admonition "faith without works is dead.""
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 - "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
Reed Statement on DoD Banning Confederate Flags on Military Bases
Sen.Jack Reed
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020
Letter to Lauren Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy at the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Pingree Joins 70+ House Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
Rep.Chellie Pingree
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Warner & Kaine Keep Pressure on ICE to Stop Transferring Detainees Amid Steep Surge of COVID-19 Cases in Immigration Detention Centers
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
July 16, 2020
NM Delegation Celebrates EPA Grants for Valle de Oro and Taos Valley Acequia Association
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 16, 2020
Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Inc. - Wicker Addresses Concern to Twitter CEO on Hack Used to Push Bitcoin Scam
Sen.Roger Wicker
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Bennet Organizes Day of Action with Independent Concert Venues, Musicians, Entertainment Industry to Build Support for RESTART Act
Sen.Michael Bennet
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "The public health pandemic has emphasized the importance of US involvement in global affairs, especially the effort to develop a #COVID19 treatment. Great to speak with @CatholicRelief about their work here & abroad to offer communities health & educational assistance."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to Lauren Reid, Assistant Director, Office of Policy at the Executive Office for Immigration Review - 70 Members Oppose Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 16, 2020
Crist, Johnson, Cleaver call for National Day of Civility to unite nation during unprecedented crisis
Rep.Emanuel Cleaver, ...
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "An over-militarized police force does not make our communities safer. Proud to support @SenBrianSchatz 's NDAA amendment to place restrictions on the transfer of equipment from our military to law enforcement."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Bipartisan Women's Caucus Introduces Resolution for National Women's Suffrage Month
Rep.Madeleine Dean, ...
July 16, 2020
Meng Immigration Amendment Passes Key House Committee
Rep.Grace Meng
July 16, 2020
Hurd, Fitzpatrick, Brindisi, Golden Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Police and Law Enforcement from "Defund the Police" Movement
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
July 16, 2020
Brindisi Stands with Law Enforcement & Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Police Department Funding
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
July 16, 2020
Durbin Discusses International Response To COVID-19 With Catholic Relief Services
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into STL Circuit Attorney's Targeting of McCloskey Family
Sen.Josh Hawley
July 16, 2020
"The Squad' Calls for Reductions to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Budget
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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