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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
Date Title Politician
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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