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June 24, 2020
Congressman Jeff Van Drew Statement on the Destruction of Historical Statues
Rep. Jeff Van Drew
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "I want to ask Americans: Who is a better guardian of civil rights when it comes to police reform--Civil Rights Leaders or Senator McConnell? Because 138 civil rights leaders urged the Senate to vote NO on the Senate GOP bill And that's exactly what we did We need REAL reform"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020
Cassidy: Democrats Are Scared to Debate JUSTICE Act, Confront "Defund Police' Movement
Sen. Bill Cassidy
June 24, 2020
Tillis Co-Sponsored JUSTICE Act Blocked by Senate Democrats
Sen. Thom Tillis
June 24, 2020
The Justice Act
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020
Durbin Votes Against Motion To Proceed To Republican Police Reform Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Back in Washington. House Dems will pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act tomorrow. The most progressive police reform bill in American history. And it's just the beginning."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 24, 2020
Letter to Donald Washington, Director of the United States Marshall Service - Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, Bonamici, Schrader Ask Feds for Answers About Surveillance Flight Over Portland Protest
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 24, 2020
Bipartisan Opioid Task Force Holds Virtual Discussion on Addressing COVID-19 and the Opioid Epidemic
Rep. Donald Norcross, ...
June 24, 2020
Udall, Heinrich Call on Senate Republicans to Take Up Meaningful, Comprehensive Police Reform Bill
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 24, 2020
King Statement After Voting to Proceed to Debate on Police Reform Legislation
Sen. Angus King
June 24, 2020
Booker Statement on Failure of Flawed JUSTICE Act
Sen. Cory Booker
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "I was hoping that Senate Democrats would put politics aside and work with @SenateGOP to pass a bipartisan police reform bill. Sadly, that did not happen. Democrats just blocked even debating @SenTimScott's #JUSTICEAct. Talk is cheap. Our job is to legislate. America wants action."
Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "#Juneteenth is an important reminder that we must continue our fight for equality & justice. Proud to help introduce a bill commemorating #Juneteenth as a federal holiday--our nation must continue to reflect & learn from slavery's dark legacy here in the U.S."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Today, Sen. McConnell wanted the Senate to move forward on the GOP's so-called policing reform bill. But it doesn't fully ban chokeholds or no-knock warrants. It does nothing to stop racial profiling, or reform use of force standards and qualified immunity. We need REAL reform!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "House Democrats will vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act tomorrow, and I've launched a website so Americans can learn about the bill. Visit http://JusticeInPolicing.us to share your views and become a citizen cosponsor. https://bit.ly/2NxJ6YB"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020
Hoyer Holds Conversation with Community Leaders on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020
Senate Democrats Block Police Reform from Coming to Communities Across America
Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
June 24, 2020
Cortez Masto Statement On Senate Republican Police Reform Legislation
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
June 24, 2020
Senate Democrats Block Police Reform Bill
Rep. David Rouzer
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans and President Trump expect you to believe they're the true champions of racial justice and police reform. The same Republicans who have run a conveyor belt of anti-civil rights judges! No. We need REAL reform."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Casten Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Address Civil Rights Issues on Facebook
Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Unbelievable. Dems just blocked the Senate from debating police reform. Democrats have totally exposed their real motives (it's not creating change or finding viable solutions). Americans are calling out for justice, equality, & ACTION. But Dems are just focused on politics. Wow."
Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans' police reform proposal fails to meet this historic moment with the real change that people are calling for. We owe it to all of the Black & Brown lives we have lost to brutal acts of racial injustice to take real action to bring about justice & accountability."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Rubio, Cornyn, Markey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Juneteenth Federal Holiday
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "I support the peaceful protests working against systemic racism and for racial justice. However, the vandalism and assault by some in Madison last night are simply wrong, destructive and disrespectful to the many people working for the positive and productive change we need."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Democrats just blocked the Senate from even considering police reform. They threatened to do this unless I let them short-circuit the amendment process and rewrite @SenatorTimScott 's bill behind closed doors. This issue deserved better than more do-nothing Democratic theatrics."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020
Senator Murray on Defeat of Inadequate GOP Policing Bill
Sen. Patty Murray
June 24, 2020
Senator Murray, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Rename Confederacy-Inspired Military Bases & Assets
Sen. Patty Murray
June 23, 2020
MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker
Sen. Cory Booker
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Congressmen Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Demand Justice Reforms in Wake of Brutal Police Killings Across the Country
Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
June 23, 2020
Senator Murray Statement on GOP Policing Reform Legislation
Sen. Patty Murray
June 23, 2020
The Federalist - Rep. Chip Roy: It's Time For Republicans To Stand Up For America Already
Rep. Chip Roy
June 23, 2020
8th District Survivor Advocates, Slotkin, Highlight Impact of DeVos' Final Title IX Rule Changes
Sen. Elissa Slotkin
June 23, 2020
Duckworth at AAPD Disability Vote Summit: "The Fight is Not Over"
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2020
Pingree Announces $464,312 in CARES Funds to Retain Jobs With Maine Cultural Organizations
Rep. Chellie Pingree
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen, Colleagues in Call for Robust Funding for Background Checks, Gun Safety in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2020
Shaheen, Hassan Push to Ensure Survivors of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
June 23, 2020
Bishop Cuts Cash to CHAZ, Cities Promoting Lawless Anarchy
Rep. Andy Biggs, ...
June 23, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 23, 2020
Nadler & Lofgren Denounce Trump Executive Order Expanding Suspension on Immigration
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Waters and Green Request Inspector General Investigation into HUD's Exclusion of DACA Recipients from FHA Loans
Rep. Al Green, ...
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the Dept. of Energy - Waters Sends Letter to Energy Secretary Condemning Redlining Comments, Pushing Back Against Preferential Treatment for Oil and Gas Sector
Rep. Maxine Waters
June 23, 2020
Thompson Statement on Trump's Extreme Immigration Restrictions
Rep. Bennie Thompson
June 23, 2020
Young: Discusses JUSTICE Act and Judges
Sen. Todd Young
June 23, 2020
Daines Announces $1 Million for Montana Department of Justice to Continue Fight Against Meth Epidemic
Sen. Steve Daines
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Sen Scott's JUSTICE Act is a consensus starting point w many bipartisan bills but he said he's open to other ideas Senate is supposed 2b deliberative body so bring up amendments, even if controversial, debate &vote Got to vote to open the debate 1st though if serious abt action"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
Rogers on Trump Visit to 200th Mile of Border Wall
Rep. Mike Rogers
June 23, 2020
Letter to Christopher Wray, FBI Director - Thompson, Eshoo, Panetta Write to FBI Director Asking for Action to Prevent More Violence by Boogaloo Boys
Rep. Mike Thompson
June 23, 2020
Letter to James McHenry, Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Warren Leads Colleagues Questioning DOJ Office's Decision to Reopen Immigration Courts and Resume Hearings Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 24, 2020
Congressman Jeff Van Drew Statement on the Destruction of Historical Statues
Rep.Jeff Van Drew
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "I want to ask Americans: Who is a better guardian of civil rights when it comes to police reform--Civil Rights Leaders or Senator McConnell? Because 138 civil rights leaders urged the Senate to vote NO on the Senate GOP bill And that's exactly what we did We need REAL reform"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020
Cassidy: Democrats Are Scared to Debate JUSTICE Act, Confront "Defund Police' Movement
Sen.Bill Cassidy
June 24, 2020
Tillis Co-Sponsored JUSTICE Act Blocked by Senate Democrats
Sen.Thom Tillis
June 24, 2020
The Justice Act
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020
Durbin Votes Against Motion To Proceed To Republican Police Reform Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Back in Washington. House Dems will pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act tomorrow. The most progressive police reform bill in American history. And it's just the beginning."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 24, 2020
Letter to Donald Washington, Director of the United States Marshall Service - Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, Bonamici, Schrader Ask Feds for Answers About Surveillance Flight Over Portland Protest
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 24, 2020
Bipartisan Opioid Task Force Holds Virtual Discussion on Addressing COVID-19 and the Opioid Epidemic
Rep.Donald Norcross, ...
June 24, 2020
Udall, Heinrich Call on Senate Republicans to Take Up Meaningful, Comprehensive Police Reform Bill
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 24, 2020
King Statement After Voting to Proceed to Debate on Police Reform Legislation
Sen.Angus King
June 24, 2020
Booker Statement on Failure of Flawed JUSTICE Act
Sen.Cory Booker
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "I was hoping that Senate Democrats would put politics aside and work with @SenateGOP to pass a bipartisan police reform bill. Sadly, that did not happen. Democrats just blocked even debating @SenTimScott's #JUSTICEAct. Talk is cheap. Our job is to legislate. America wants action."
Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "#Juneteenth is an important reminder that we must continue our fight for equality & justice. Proud to help introduce a bill commemorating #Juneteenth as a federal holiday--our nation must continue to reflect & learn from slavery's dark legacy here in the U.S."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Today, Sen. McConnell wanted the Senate to move forward on the GOP's so-called policing reform bill. But it doesn't fully ban chokeholds or no-knock warrants. It does nothing to stop racial profiling, or reform use of force standards and qualified immunity. We need REAL reform!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "House Democrats will vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act tomorrow, and I've launched a website so Americans can learn about the bill. Visit http://JusticeInPolicing.us to share your views and become a citizen cosponsor. https://bit.ly/2NxJ6YB"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020
Hoyer Holds Conversation with Community Leaders on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020
Senate Democrats Block Police Reform from Coming to Communities Across America
Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
June 24, 2020
Cortez Masto Statement On Senate Republican Police Reform Legislation
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
June 24, 2020
Senate Democrats Block Police Reform Bill
Rep.David Rouzer
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans and President Trump expect you to believe they're the true champions of racial justice and police reform. The same Republicans who have run a conveyor belt of anti-civil rights judges! No. We need REAL reform."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Casten Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Address Civil Rights Issues on Facebook
Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Unbelievable. Dems just blocked the Senate from debating police reform. Democrats have totally exposed their real motives (it's not creating change or finding viable solutions). Americans are calling out for justice, equality, & ACTION. But Dems are just focused on politics. Wow."
Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Republicans' police reform proposal fails to meet this historic moment with the real change that people are calling for. We owe it to all of the Black & Brown lives we have lost to brutal acts of racial injustice to take real action to bring about justice & accountability."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020
Rubio, Cornyn, Markey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Juneteenth Federal Holiday
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "I support the peaceful protests working against systemic racism and for racial justice. However, the vandalism and assault by some in Madison last night are simply wrong, destructive and disrespectful to the many people working for the positive and productive change we need."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 24, 2020
Tweet - "Democrats just blocked the Senate from even considering police reform. They threatened to do this unless I let them short-circuit the amendment process and rewrite @SenatorTimScott 's bill behind closed doors. This issue deserved better than more do-nothing Democratic theatrics."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 24, 2020
Senator Murray on Defeat of Inadequate GOP Policing Bill
Sen.Patty Murray
June 24, 2020
Senator Murray, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Rename Confederacy-Inspired Military Bases & Assets
Sen.Patty Murray
June 23, 2020
MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker
Sen.Cory Booker
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Congressmen Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Demand Justice Reforms in Wake of Brutal Police Killings Across the Country
Rep.Madeleine Dean, ...
June 23, 2020
Senator Murray Statement on GOP Policing Reform Legislation
Sen.Patty Murray
June 23, 2020
The Federalist - Rep. Chip Roy: It's Time For Republicans To Stand Up For America Already
Rep.Chip Roy
June 23, 2020
8th District Survivor Advocates, Slotkin, Highlight Impact of DeVos' Final Title IX Rule Changes
Sen.Elissa Slotkin
June 23, 2020
Duckworth at AAPD Disability Vote Summit: "The Fight is Not Over"
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2020
Pingree Announces $464,312 in CARES Funds to Retain Jobs With Maine Cultural Organizations
Rep.Chellie Pingree
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen, Colleagues in Call for Robust Funding for Background Checks, Gun Safety in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2020
Shaheen, Hassan Push to Ensure Survivors of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
June 23, 2020
Bishop Cuts Cash to CHAZ, Cities Promoting Lawless Anarchy
Rep.Andy Biggs, ...
June 23, 2020
Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 23, 2020
Nadler & Lofgren Denounce Trump Executive Order Expanding Suspension on Immigration
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Waters and Green Request Inspector General Investigation into HUD's Exclusion of DACA Recipients from FHA Loans
Rep.Al Green, ...
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the Dept. of Energy - Waters Sends Letter to Energy Secretary Condemning Redlining Comments, Pushing Back Against Preferential Treatment for Oil and Gas Sector
Rep.Maxine Waters
June 23, 2020
Thompson Statement on Trump's Extreme Immigration Restrictions
Rep.Bennie Thompson
June 23, 2020
Young: Discusses JUSTICE Act and Judges
Sen.Todd Young
June 23, 2020
Daines Announces $1 Million for Montana Department of Justice to Continue Fight Against Meth Epidemic
Sen.Steve Daines
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Sen Scott's JUSTICE Act is a consensus starting point w many bipartisan bills but he said he's open to other ideas Senate is supposed 2b deliberative body so bring up amendments, even if controversial, debate &vote Got to vote to open the debate 1st though if serious abt action"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
Rogers on Trump Visit to 200th Mile of Border Wall
Rep.Mike Rogers
June 23, 2020
Letter to Christopher Wray, FBI Director - Thompson, Eshoo, Panetta Write to FBI Director Asking for Action to Prevent More Violence by Boogaloo Boys
Rep.Mike Thompson
June 23, 2020
Letter to James McHenry, Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Warren Leads Colleagues Questioning DOJ Office's Decision to Reopen Immigration Courts and Resume Hearings Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
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