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June 19, 2020 Rep. Meeks Introduces Bill Requiring Wall Street Disclosures of Bonds Relating to Police Brutality Rep. Gregory Meeks
June 19, 2020 Rep. Maxine Waters' Juneteenth Message: "Everything is Going to be Alright" Rep. Maxine Waters
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth Rep. Veronica Escobar
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Co-sponsors Legislation to Establish Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
June 19, 2020 Costa Statement on 155th Anniversary of "Juneteenth" Rep. Jim Costa
June 19, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury, and Charles Rettig Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Cortez Masto Leads Push To Ensure Survivors Of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 19, 2020 Sen. Cruz on Fox News: The Supreme Court's DACA Decision is About Five Justices Who Want Amnesty Sen. Ted Cruz
June 19, 2020 Rep Lieu Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Maintain DACA Program Rep. Ted Lieu
June 19, 2020 On Juneteenth, King Releases Video Recognizing Need for Reflection, Importance of Action to Address Systemic Racial Injustices Sen. Angus King
June 19, 2020 Sen. Cruz: Juneteenth Is a Celebration of the Belief That "All Men Are Created Equal' Sen. Ted Cruz
June 19, 2020 Adams Cosponsors Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday Rep. Alma Adams
June 19, 2020 Hern Statement on Agitators in Tulsa Surrounding President Trump's Visit Rep. Kevin Hern
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
June 19, 2020 Hearing of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Voices from the Front: An Overdue Reckoning with Structural Racism in Policing Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 19, 2020 Klobuchar Statement Commemorating Juneteenth Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 19, 2020 Senator Murray: Watchdog Reveals "Troubling" Gaps in Safety Protocols at Federal Facilities Caring for Unaccompanied Minors Sen. Patty Murray
June 19, 2020 Neal Statement Commemorating Juneteenth Rep. Richard Neal
June 19, 2020 Rep. Pressley, Senator Warren Formally Introduce Legislation to Hold Police & Correctional Officers Accountable for Denying Medical Care to People in Custody Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
June 19, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Harris Applauds nearly $10 million Head Start Grant to Shore Up! Inc. in Salisbury Rep. Andy Harris
June 19, 2020 She was about four feet tall, and as powerful as could be. Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday's SCOTUS #DACA ruling is an important victory for Dreamers. As I continue calling on the Senate GOP to pass the Dream and Promise Act, the Trump administration must also reinstate DACA and open new applications immediately. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Ben Luján
June 19, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Bennet, 42 Senate Democrats Call on Trump to Protect Dreamers Following Landmark Supreme Court DACA Decision Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we commemorate #Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States, we must also recognize that the fight for justice and equality continues. Black Americans still experience racism and oppression, and we must recommit ourselves to fighting for a more just future for all." Sen. Ben Luján
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is threatening peaceful protestors standing up for justice. Disgusting." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 The News Journal - Let's honor Juneteenth by finally taking on systemic racism Sen. Chris Coons, ...
June 19, 2020 Peters Commemorates 155th Juneteenth Independence Day Sen. Gary Peters
June 19, 2020 Rep. Burchett announces his support, sponsorship of the JUSTICE Act Rep. Tim Burchett
June 19, 2020 Harder to Introduce Protecting Students from Cybercrimes Act Rep. Josh Harder
June 19, 2020 Wilson Statement on the 155th Juneteenth Celebration Rep. Frederica Wilson
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerry Moran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Murphy, Cornyn, Blumenthal, McSally Urge Appropriators to Include Background Checks Funding in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen. John Cornyn, ...
June 19, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Commemorates Juneteenth Independence Day Rep. Steven Horsford
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth to commemorate the day that freedom finally reached every corner of America. As a country, we still have more work to do. I'm hopeful we can continue to work toward realizing our founding principles of equality, liberty, & justice for all." Sen. John Thune
June 19, 2020 Cole Cosponsors JUSTICE Act in the House Rep. Tom Cole
June 19, 2020 Joyce Becomes First Republican in U.S. House of Representatives to Cosponsor Legislation to Close Dangerous Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Rep. Dave Joyce
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Congressman John Curtis, and Senator Chris Coons Issue Statement in Commemoration of World Refugee Day Sen. John Curtis, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke in Kentucky about Juneteenth and America's continued work to overcome the stain of our original sin. We must keep working to ensure that the timeless principles of our founding continue to triumph over prejudice and injustice." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "#Juneteenth stands as a beautiful celebration of freedom for African Americans. 155 years after the start of this proud tradition, it carries even greater weight, as people nationwide unite to demand justice for Black Americans killed by racial injustice & police brutality." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 19, 2020 Statement Recognizing Juneteenth Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "African Americans & Latinos have fatality rates from COVID-19 as much as 10x higher compared to white Americans, when age is taken into account. We must do more to address disparities, and I continue to demand demographic data collection." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Jesus is not alone -- 41,700 #DACA recipients are essential health care workers on the frontlines of the #COVID19 pandemic. Pres. Trump must act to save #DACA, and the Senate must step up & provide #Dreamers with a path to citizenship by passing the Dream & Promise Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Uphold DACA Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2020 Durbin Commemorates Juneteenth Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to Pastor Chris Harris for organizing today's Juneteenth "Faith Community-Led Peaceful Demonstration" March in Grant Park. Proud to mark this historic day with my friends of all backgrounds." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Schakowsky Statement Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2020 Matsui Issues Statement in Honor of Juneteenth Rep. Doris Matsui
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth today, we must remember that it was a lack of communication that gave rise to this holiday. Going forward, we must remember to communicate with one another as we fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mr. President, 43 Senators strongly urge you to change course and use your executive authority to protect, not deport, the young immigrants who are eligible for #DACA. We, and hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers, await your response. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Juneteenth commemorates the moment some of the last slaves in the nation learned that they were free. But we are still fighting to fulfill the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation. This #Juneteenth, we commit ourselves to acting boldly for justice. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 19, 2020 Rep. Meeks Introduces Bill Requiring Wall Street Disclosures of Bonds Relating to Police Brutality Rep.Gregory Meeks
June 19, 2020 Rep. Maxine Waters' Juneteenth Message: "Everything is Going to be Alright" Rep.Maxine Waters
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth Rep.Veronica Escobar
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Co-sponsors Legislation to Establish Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
June 19, 2020 Costa Statement on 155th Anniversary of "Juneteenth" Rep.Jim Costa
June 19, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury, and Charles Rettig Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Cortez Masto Leads Push To Ensure Survivors Of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 19, 2020 Sen. Cruz on Fox News: The Supreme Court's DACA Decision is About Five Justices Who Want Amnesty Sen.Ted Cruz
June 19, 2020 Rep Lieu Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Maintain DACA Program Rep.Ted Lieu
June 19, 2020 On Juneteenth, King Releases Video Recognizing Need for Reflection, Importance of Action to Address Systemic Racial Injustices Sen.Angus King
June 19, 2020 Sen. Cruz: Juneteenth Is a Celebration of the Belief That "All Men Are Created Equal' Sen.Ted Cruz
June 19, 2020 Adams Cosponsors Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday Rep.Alma Adams
June 19, 2020 Hern Statement on Agitators in Tulsa Surrounding President Trump's Visit Rep.Kevin Hern
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
June 19, 2020 Hearing of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Voices from the Front: An Overdue Reckoning with Structural Racism in Policing Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 19, 2020 Klobuchar Statement Commemorating Juneteenth Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 19, 2020 Senator Murray: Watchdog Reveals "Troubling" Gaps in Safety Protocols at Federal Facilities Caring for Unaccompanied Minors Sen.Patty Murray
June 19, 2020 Neal Statement Commemorating Juneteenth Rep.Richard Neal
June 19, 2020 Rep. Pressley, Senator Warren Formally Introduce Legislation to Hold Police & Correctional Officers Accountable for Denying Medical Care to People in Custody Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
June 19, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Harris Applauds nearly $10 million Head Start Grant to Shore Up! Inc. in Salisbury Rep.Andy Harris
June 19, 2020 She was about four feet tall, and as powerful as could be. Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday's SCOTUS #DACA ruling is an important victory for Dreamers. As I continue calling on the Senate GOP to pass the Dream and Promise Act, the Trump administration must also reinstate DACA and open new applications immediately. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Ben Luján
June 19, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Bennet, 42 Senate Democrats Call on Trump to Protect Dreamers Following Landmark Supreme Court DACA Decision Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we commemorate #Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States, we must also recognize that the fight for justice and equality continues. Black Americans still experience racism and oppression, and we must recommit ourselves to fighting for a more just future for all." Sen.Ben Luján
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is threatening peaceful protestors standing up for justice. Disgusting." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 The News Journal - Let's honor Juneteenth by finally taking on systemic racism Sen.Chris Coons, ...
June 19, 2020 Peters Commemorates 155th Juneteenth Independence Day Sen.Gary Peters
June 19, 2020 Rep. Burchett announces his support, sponsorship of the JUSTICE Act Rep.Tim Burchett
June 19, 2020 Harder to Introduce Protecting Students from Cybercrimes Act Rep.Josh Harder
June 19, 2020 Wilson Statement on the 155th Juneteenth Celebration Rep.Frederica Wilson
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerry Moran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Murphy, Cornyn, Blumenthal, McSally Urge Appropriators to Include Background Checks Funding in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen.John Cornyn, ...
June 19, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Commemorates Juneteenth Independence Day Rep.Steven Horsford
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth to commemorate the day that freedom finally reached every corner of America. As a country, we still have more work to do. I'm hopeful we can continue to work toward realizing our founding principles of equality, liberty, & justice for all." Sen.John Thune
June 19, 2020 Cole Cosponsors JUSTICE Act in the House Rep.Tom Cole
June 19, 2020 Joyce Becomes First Republican in U.S. House of Representatives to Cosponsor Legislation to Close Dangerous Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Rep.Dave Joyce
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Congressman John Curtis, and Senator Chris Coons Issue Statement in Commemoration of World Refugee Day Sen.John Curtis, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke in Kentucky about Juneteenth and America's continued work to overcome the stain of our original sin. We must keep working to ensure that the timeless principles of our founding continue to triumph over prejudice and injustice." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "#Juneteenth stands as a beautiful celebration of freedom for African Americans. 155 years after the start of this proud tradition, it carries even greater weight, as people nationwide unite to demand justice for Black Americans killed by racial injustice & police brutality." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 19, 2020 Statement Recognizing Juneteenth Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "African Americans & Latinos have fatality rates from COVID-19 as much as 10x higher compared to white Americans, when age is taken into account. We must do more to address disparities, and I continue to demand demographic data collection." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Jesus is not alone -- 41,700 #DACA recipients are essential health care workers on the frontlines of the #COVID19 pandemic. Pres. Trump must act to save #DACA, and the Senate must step up & provide #Dreamers with a path to citizenship by passing the Dream & Promise Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Uphold DACA Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2020 Durbin Commemorates Juneteenth Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to Pastor Chris Harris for organizing today's Juneteenth "Faith Community-Led Peaceful Demonstration" March in Grant Park. Proud to mark this historic day with my friends of all backgrounds." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Schakowsky Statement Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2020 Matsui Issues Statement in Honor of Juneteenth Rep.Doris Matsui
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth today, we must remember that it was a lack of communication that gave rise to this holiday. Going forward, we must remember to communicate with one another as we fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mr. President, 43 Senators strongly urge you to change course and use your executive authority to protect, not deport, the young immigrants who are eligible for #DACA. We, and hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers, await your response. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Juneteenth commemorates the moment some of the last slaves in the nation learned that they were free. But we are still fighting to fulfill the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation. This #Juneteenth, we commit ourselves to acting boldly for justice. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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