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June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eric S. Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures
Sen. Angus King, ...
June 23, 2020
Pingree Announces $464,312 in CARES Funds to Retain Jobs With Maine Cultural Organizations
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June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Chokeholds aren't a joking matter. The fact that they're joking about chokeholds instead of actually banning them shows that the Republicans never took this seriously."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "In 2018, @ChuckGrassley and I introduced & passed the First Step Act, the most significant criminal justice reform in a generation. We have an obligation to ensure that this law is properly implemented--especially when prisons have become COVID-19 hotspots."
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June 23, 2020
Graham, Cotton, Blackburn Introduce Balanced Solution to Bolster National Security, End Use of Warrant-Proof Encryption that Shields Criminal Activity
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June 23, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
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June 23, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Mucarsel-Powell, Over 100 House Democrats And CHC Members Call On Senator McConnell To Stop Blocking The American Dream And Promise Act
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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
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June 23, 2020
Rogers on Trump Visit to 200th Mile of Border Wall
Rep. Mike Rogers
June 23, 2020
Thompson Statement on Trump's Extreme Immigration Restrictions
Rep. Bennie Thompson
June 23, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen. John Barrasso
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @JakeTapper on @CNN shortly to discuss the differences between the Democratic and Republican police reform bills. Make sure you tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Congresswoman Miller Announces $1 Million to Combat Opioids in West Virginia
Rep. Carol Miller
June 23, 2020
The Justice Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
Protests
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "The Republican police reform bill fails to meet the moment. Republicans & Democrats should work in good faith to reach a bipartisan agreement. We shouldn't rush a partisan vote in the Senate before even trying to find common ground. Let's seize the moment & work together."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
The Justice Act
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "In the course of America's immigration history, there have emerged leaders whose names are synonymous with the struggle and triumph of these immigrant efforts. Stanley Balzekas was that leader for Lithuanian-Americans, especially in Chicago."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Mazie Hirono
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
Tweet - "Civil rights groups--the noble guardians of these issues for generations, who want nothing more than to see meaningful legislation--are urging the Senate to reject the Republican proposal."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020
Letter to Lori Augino, National Association of State Election Directors President, and the Hon. Paul Pate, National Association of Secretaries of State President - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures
Sen. Mark Warner, ...
June 23, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - In New Letter To McConnell, Sens. Booker, Schumer, Harris Say Senate GOP Policing Bill Is Threadbare And Not Salvageable; Dems Demand Bipartisan Talks To Get To A Constructive Starting Point
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Going to be on @MeetThePress on @MSNBC soon to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act I helped introduce with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Cory Booker
June 23, 2020
Norton to Introduce Legislation Removing Andrew Jackson Statue from Lafayette Park
Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hawai"i Delegation to USDA: Detect and Eradicate Murder Hornet, Other Invasive Hornets at U.S. Ports of Entry
Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
June 23, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General - Rep. Chip Roy Letter To AG Barr RE: Restoring Law And Order
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June 23, 2020
Nadler & Lofgren Denounce Trump Executive Order Expanding Suspension on Immigration
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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 - "Senator McConnell: The Senate GOP bill fails to establish meaningful accountability for police. It is deeply flawed and not salvageable. We need REAL reform. From Senator Booker, Senator Harris, and me:"
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June 23, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday
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June 23, 2020
Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Allow For Bipartisan Negotiations On Police Reform Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Wyden, Grijalva, Haaland Welcome Interior Watchdog Probe into Excessive Use of Force Against Peaceful Lafayette Park Protesters for Trump Photo Op
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 23, 2020
Rep. Chip Roy On His Bill H.R. 7270, the Count The Crimes To Cut Act
Rep. Chip Roy
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Should police officers be held accountable if they violate Americans' Constitutional rights? The Senate GOP bill is silent. Racial profiling? Independent investigations? Use of force standard? Silent, silent, silent. The Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act achieves REAL reform."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
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
Gardner and Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
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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
Congressman Cleaver Calls for Senate to Take Up Legislation Protecting Dreamers
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
June 23, 2020
Norton Achieves Public-Private Partnership to Restore Historic Golf Courses in D.C.
Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 23, 2020
Durbin Statement On The Passing Of Stanley Balzekas
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Since his inauguration, the President has undone 40 years of bipartisan US leadership in welcoming & offering haven to refugees seeking safety from violence & persecution. I'm standing up for refugees w/ @SenBlumenthal & calling on this Admin to reverse its harmful policies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Shocked by Dems' indications that they will vote against having a policing reform debate in the Senate. If they think the bill could be improved, why not work with us to make changes & find consensus? This is a time for action. I hope Dems see that & stop their obstruction."
Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2020
Tweet - ""Equal protection of the laws" means that mayors and governors cannot selectively stand down because they fear the political price for confronting a particular mob. Maintaining the peace is these leaders' duty. It is not an option that depends on the lawbreakers' politics."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "For the 2nd week in a row, the Senate is voting on a Circuit Court nominee who has been openly hostile toward the Affordable Care Act. Cory Wilson is an extreme partisan with radical views on health care & voting rights. I strongly oppose his nomination. #StopWilson"
Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eric S. Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures
Sen.Angus King, ...
June 23, 2020
Pingree Announces $464,312 in CARES Funds to Retain Jobs With Maine Cultural Organizations
Rep.Chellie Pingree
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Chokeholds aren't a joking matter. The fact that they're joking about chokeholds instead of actually banning them shows that the Republicans never took this seriously."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "In 2018, @ChuckGrassley and I introduced & passed the First Step Act, the most significant criminal justice reform in a generation. We have an obligation to ensure that this law is properly implemented--especially when prisons have become COVID-19 hotspots."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Graham, Cotton, Blackburn Introduce Balanced Solution to Bolster National Security, End Use of Warrant-Proof Encryption that Shields Criminal Activity
Sen.Tom Cotton, ...
June 23, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen.Michael Bennet
June 23, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Mucarsel-Powell, Over 100 House Democrats And CHC Members Call On Senator McConnell To Stop Blocking The American Dream And Promise Act
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
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
Rogers on Trump Visit to 200th Mile of Border Wall
Rep.Mike Rogers
June 23, 2020
Thompson Statement on Trump's Extreme Immigration Restrictions
Rep.Bennie Thompson
June 23, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen.John Barrasso
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Will be joining @JakeTapper on @CNN shortly to discuss the differences between the Democratic and Republican police reform bills. Make sure you tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Congresswoman Miller Announces $1 Million to Combat Opioids in West Virginia
Rep.Carol Miller
June 23, 2020
The Justice Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2020
Protests
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020
The JUSTICE Act
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "The Republican police reform bill fails to meet the moment. Republicans & Democrats should work in good faith to reach a bipartisan agreement. We shouldn't rush a partisan vote in the Senate before even trying to find common ground. Let's seize the moment & work together."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
The Justice Act
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "In the course of America's immigration history, there have emerged leaders whose names are synonymous with the struggle and triumph of these immigrant efforts. Stanley Balzekas was that leader for Lithuanian-Americans, especially in Chicago."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Mazie Hirono
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
Tweet - "Civil rights groups--the noble guardians of these issues for generations, who want nothing more than to see meaningful legislation--are urging the Senate to reject the Republican proposal."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020
Letter to Lori Augino, National Association of State Election Directors President, and the Hon. Paul Pate, National Association of Secretaries of State President - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures
Sen.Mark Warner, ...
June 23, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - In New Letter To McConnell, Sens. Booker, Schumer, Harris Say Senate GOP Policing Bill Is Threadbare And Not Salvageable; Dems Demand Bipartisan Talks To Get To A Constructive Starting Point
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Going to be on @MeetThePress on @MSNBC soon to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act I helped introduce with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Cory Booker
June 23, 2020
Norton to Introduce Legislation Removing Andrew Jackson Statue from Lafayette Park
Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hawai"i Delegation to USDA: Detect and Eradicate Murder Hornet, Other Invasive Hornets at U.S. Ports of Entry
Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
June 23, 2020
Justice in Policing Act
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General - Rep. Chip Roy Letter To AG Barr RE: Restoring Law And Order
Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
June 23, 2020
Nadler & Lofgren Denounce Trump Executive Order Expanding Suspension on Immigration
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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 - "Senator McConnell: The Senate GOP bill fails to establish meaningful accountability for police. It is deeply flawed and not salvageable. We need REAL reform. From Senator Booker, Senator Harris, and me:"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020
Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Allow For Bipartisan Negotiations On Police Reform Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Wyden, Grijalva, Haaland Welcome Interior Watchdog Probe into Excessive Use of Force Against Peaceful Lafayette Park Protesters for Trump Photo Op
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 23, 2020
Rep. Chip Roy On His Bill H.R. 7270, the Count The Crimes To Cut Act
Rep.Chip Roy
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Should police officers be held accountable if they violate Americans' Constitutional rights? The Senate GOP bill is silent. Racial profiling? Independent investigations? Use of force standard? Silent, silent, silent. The Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act achieves REAL reform."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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
Gardner and Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
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
Congressman Cleaver Calls for Senate to Take Up Legislation Protecting Dreamers
Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
June 23, 2020
Norton Achieves Public-Private Partnership to Restore Historic Golf Courses in D.C.
Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 23, 2020
Durbin Statement On The Passing Of Stanley Balzekas
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Since his inauguration, the President has undone 40 years of bipartisan US leadership in welcoming & offering haven to refugees seeking safety from violence & persecution. I'm standing up for refugees w/ @SenBlumenthal & calling on this Admin to reverse its harmful policies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "Shocked by Dems' indications that they will vote against having a policing reform debate in the Senate. If they think the bill could be improved, why not work with us to make changes & find consensus? This is a time for action. I hope Dems see that & stop their obstruction."
Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2020
Tweet - ""Equal protection of the laws" means that mayors and governors cannot selectively stand down because they fear the political price for confronting a particular mob. Maintaining the peace is these leaders' duty. It is not an option that depends on the lawbreakers' politics."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020
Tweet - "For the 2nd week in a row, the Senate is voting on a Circuit Court nominee who has been openly hostile toward the Affordable Care Act. Cory Wilson is an extreme partisan with radical views on health care & voting rights. I strongly oppose his nomination. #StopWilson"
Sen.Dick Durbin
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