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June 10, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary - Wyden Presses Trump Administration to Stop Weaponizing Facial Recognition Technology Against Protesters
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
June 10, 2020
Chairman Risch Statement on State Department's 2019 International Religious Freedom Report
Sen. Jim Risch
June 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - King Questions U.S. Park Police on Tactics, Training in Washington, D.C. Protests
Sen. Angus King
June 10, 2020
Durbin Speaks With Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020
Capito Discusses Reopening America, COVID Updates, Police Reform on CNBC's Squawk Box
Sen. Shelley Capito
June 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Feinstein, Schumer, Warner to FBI, DNI: Release Information Supporting President's Claims About Protests
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 9, 2020
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Interview with James Clyburn
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for real change and accountability in our nation's police departments NOW. #JusticeInPolicing"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Honoring Life of George Floy
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 9, 2020
Rep. Cleaver Joins Congressional Democrats to Introduce Transformative Police Reform Legislation
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
June 9, 2020
Letter to Mr. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Quigley Calls for Release of LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
June 9, 2020
Release: House Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on The Khanna, Clay Peace Act
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cramer Statement on Proposals for Police Reform
Sen. Kevin Cramer
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "We should have bipartisan discussions about policies to hold our police officers to the highest standards, but extreme & irresponsible proposals like abolishing police (an idea so absurd it's difficult to believe anyone is seriously discussing it) don't move these talks forward."
Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Civil Rights Investigation into First Amendment Violations of Religious Americans
Sen. Josh Hawley
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "What happened to George Floyd should never happen to anyone in America. This is not equal justice under the law. We need a bipartisan solution that is lasting, but defunding the police is not it."
Sen. John Barrasso
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cramer, Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police'
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
June 9, 2020
Cornyn to Help Lead Police Reforms as Part of Senate's Working Group
Sen. John Cornyn
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020
Cornyn Speaks with Floyd Family, Calls for Bipartisan Reforms
Sen. John Cornyn
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Radical, left-wing, Democrat lawmakers want to defund the police. Without police, crime would go through the roof, & the most vulnerable in our society would have no one in an emergency. Police may need more resources, not fewer. We can never abandon those who protect us."
Sen. John Barrasso
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of Homeland Security - Oversight Committee Launches Investigation Into Administration's Surveillance Of Protestors
Rep. Stephen Lynch
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "I strongly & fully support Americans' right to peacefully protest. But through no fault of the demonstrators, recent days have revealed glaring inconsistencies from some local leaders. While some mayors cheer mass protests, they continue to ban careful church gatherings."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Speech, assembly, and the free exercise of religion are all sacrosanct liberties. Mayors cannot play "red-light, green-light" with the First Amendment and cheer certain protests while selectively disadvantaging people of faith. The Bill of Rights is not an a-la-carte menu."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020
The Slate - ICYMI -- Whip Clyburn Op-Ed: The Protests Have Exposed the Flaws that We Americans Must Keep Working to Repair
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020
Cotton to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police'
Sen. Tom Cotton
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "DOJ must ensure online marketplaces are combating #COVID19 fraud & price gouging, & must investigate any fraudulent applications to the Paycheck Protection Program and other attempted scams. Today I pressed DOJ's COVID-19 Hoarding & Price Gouging Task Force on these issues."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "We need to re-imagine what policing looks like in our country. Police officers must be held accountable for their actions. We must put a permanent end to police brutality. And we must enact structural changes to better protect our communities. #JusticeInPolicing"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "To Mr. Gugino, we're praying for a speedy recovery for you and your family. Pres. Trump should go back to hiding in the bunker instead of tweeting baseless conspiracies about peaceful protestors and further dividing America. What are Senate Republicans going to do about this?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mary Glendon, Ambassador and Chair of the Commission on Unalienable Rights, and Dr. Peter Berkowitz, Executive Secretary of the Commission on Unalienable Rights - Chairs Castro and Raskin Raise Concerns that Upcoming Report by State Department's "unalienable Rights" Commission Will Harm Global Human Rights
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 9, 2020
Haaland: Justice in Policing Act is a Step in a Long Intensive Process to Address Institutional, Systemic Racism in Our Country
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate must meet the moment and pass this legislation to fix & change policing. Justice for Policing Act is a bold, comprehensive reform to hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement and build trust between police & our communities"
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 9, 2020
As Congressional Democrats Push For Sweeping Police Reform Amidst Nationwide Protests On Police Brutality, Gillibrand Highlights Bicameral Plan To Hold Police Accountable, Increase Transparency, And More
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 9, 2020
Kaine Cosponsors Reforms To Address Racial Inequality & Injustice
Sen. Tim Kaine
June 9, 2020
Representative Adriano Espaillat Reflects on Strength and Unity in Recognition of Pride Month
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Today at my press conference, I told reporters that the #JusticeInPolicing Act is legislation that deals directly with police accountability and transparency. With this bill, we are telling the American people: we see you, we hear you, and we are acting."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020
Espaillat Stands with House Democrats, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Colleagues to Demand Justice
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 9, 2020
Rep Lieu Cosponsors Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Rep. Ted Lieu
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are taking the streets, crying out for justice and policing reform. But President Trump appears too preoccupied trying to emulate Richard Nixon to even try to lead. Too preoccupied with his own political precariousness to even try to bring American together."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets, crying out for justice. There are egregious inequities throughout society, from health care to housing to education to mental health. The #JusticeInPolicing Act is the first of many steps by Democrats to correct this systemic racism."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "More than two-thirds of Americans agree the killing of George Floyd represents a broad problem in the treatment of African Americans by law enforcement. There is a clear need for reform, which is why the House is advancing the #JusticeInPolicing Act."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020
Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop Dea Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 9, 2020
Murphy, Blumenthal Join The Justice In Policing Act Of 2020
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act. Watch live here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020
Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
June 9, 2020
Letter to Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of Housing and Urban Development - Rep. Aguilar Leads Bicameral Request for An Investigation Into Hud's Policy Changes to Deny Daca Recipients Fha-Backed Mortgage Loans with Sen. Menendez and Rep. Vargas
Rep. Pete Aguilar
June 9, 2020
Letter to Mark T. Esper Secretary of Defense - Sen. Cruz Urges Secretary of Defense to Protect Religious Freedom of Military Service Members
Sen. Ted Cruz
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Scott Presses Attorney General Barr to Enforce Law to Record Deaths in Police Custody
Rep. Bobby Scott
June 9, 2020
Durbin Presses DOJ To Ensure Online Retail Marketplaces Are Combating Fraud And Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With Federal Public And Community Defenders
Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 10, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary - Wyden Presses Trump Administration to Stop Weaponizing Facial Recognition Technology Against Protesters
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
June 10, 2020
Chairman Risch Statement on State Department's 2019 International Religious Freedom Report
Sen.Jim Risch
June 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - King Questions U.S. Park Police on Tactics, Training in Washington, D.C. Protests
Sen.Angus King
June 10, 2020
Durbin Speaks With Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020
Capito Discusses Reopening America, COVID Updates, Police Reform on CNBC's Squawk Box
Sen.Shelley Capito
June 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Feinstein, Schumer, Warner to FBI, DNI: Release Information Supporting President's Claims About Protests
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 9, 2020
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Interview with James Clyburn
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for real change and accountability in our nation's police departments NOW. #JusticeInPolicing"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Honoring Life of George Floy
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 9, 2020
Rep. Cleaver Joins Congressional Democrats to Introduce Transformative Police Reform Legislation
Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
June 9, 2020
Letter to Mr. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Quigley Calls for Release of LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
June 9, 2020
Release: House Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on The Khanna, Clay Peace Act
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cramer Statement on Proposals for Police Reform
Sen.Kevin Cramer
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "We should have bipartisan discussions about policies to hold our police officers to the highest standards, but extreme & irresponsible proposals like abolishing police (an idea so absurd it's difficult to believe anyone is seriously discussing it) don't move these talks forward."
Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Civil Rights Investigation into First Amendment Violations of Religious Americans
Sen.Josh Hawley
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "What happened to George Floyd should never happen to anyone in America. This is not equal justice under the law. We need a bipartisan solution that is lasting, but defunding the police is not it."
Sen.John Barrasso
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cramer, Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police'
Sen.Marsha Blackburn, ...
June 9, 2020
Cornyn to Help Lead Police Reforms as Part of Senate's Working Group
Sen.John Cornyn
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020
Cornyn Speaks with Floyd Family, Calls for Bipartisan Reforms
Sen.John Cornyn
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Radical, left-wing, Democrat lawmakers want to defund the police. Without police, crime would go through the roof, & the most vulnerable in our society would have no one in an emergency. Police may need more resources, not fewer. We can never abandon those who protect us."
Sen.John Barrasso
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of Homeland Security - Oversight Committee Launches Investigation Into Administration's Surveillance Of Protestors
Rep.Stephen Lynch
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "I strongly & fully support Americans' right to peacefully protest. But through no fault of the demonstrators, recent days have revealed glaring inconsistencies from some local leaders. While some mayors cheer mass protests, they continue to ban careful church gatherings."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Speech, assembly, and the free exercise of religion are all sacrosanct liberties. Mayors cannot play "red-light, green-light" with the First Amendment and cheer certain protests while selectively disadvantaging people of faith. The Bill of Rights is not an a-la-carte menu."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 9, 2020
The Slate - ICYMI -- Whip Clyburn Op-Ed: The Protests Have Exposed the Flaws that We Americans Must Keep Working to Repair
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020
Cotton to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police'
Sen.Tom Cotton
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "DOJ must ensure online marketplaces are combating #COVID19 fraud & price gouging, & must investigate any fraudulent applications to the Paycheck Protection Program and other attempted scams. Today I pressed DOJ's COVID-19 Hoarding & Price Gouging Task Force on these issues."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "We need to re-imagine what policing looks like in our country. Police officers must be held accountable for their actions. We must put a permanent end to police brutality. And we must enact structural changes to better protect our communities. #JusticeInPolicing"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "To Mr. Gugino, we're praying for a speedy recovery for you and your family. Pres. Trump should go back to hiding in the bunker instead of tweeting baseless conspiracies about peaceful protestors and further dividing America. What are Senate Republicans going to do about this?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mary Glendon, Ambassador and Chair of the Commission on Unalienable Rights, and Dr. Peter Berkowitz, Executive Secretary of the Commission on Unalienable Rights - Chairs Castro and Raskin Raise Concerns that Upcoming Report by State Department's "unalienable Rights" Commission Will Harm Global Human Rights
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 9, 2020
Haaland: Justice in Policing Act is a Step in a Long Intensive Process to Address Institutional, Systemic Racism in Our Country
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate must meet the moment and pass this legislation to fix & change policing. Justice for Policing Act is a bold, comprehensive reform to hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement and build trust between police & our communities"
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 9, 2020
As Congressional Democrats Push For Sweeping Police Reform Amidst Nationwide Protests On Police Brutality, Gillibrand Highlights Bicameral Plan To Hold Police Accountable, Increase Transparency, And More
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 9, 2020
Kaine Cosponsors Reforms To Address Racial Inequality & Injustice
Sen.Tim Kaine
June 9, 2020
Representative Adriano Espaillat Reflects on Strength and Unity in Recognition of Pride Month
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Today at my press conference, I told reporters that the #JusticeInPolicing Act is legislation that deals directly with police accountability and transparency. With this bill, we are telling the American people: we see you, we hear you, and we are acting."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020
Espaillat Stands with House Democrats, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Colleagues to Demand Justice
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 9, 2020
Rep Lieu Cosponsors Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Rep.Ted Lieu
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are taking the streets, crying out for justice and policing reform. But President Trump appears too preoccupied trying to emulate Richard Nixon to even try to lead. Too preoccupied with his own political precariousness to even try to bring American together."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are taking to the streets, crying out for justice. There are egregious inequities throughout society, from health care to housing to education to mental health. The #JusticeInPolicing Act is the first of many steps by Democrats to correct this systemic racism."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "More than two-thirds of Americans agree the killing of George Floyd represents a broad problem in the treatment of African Americans by law enforcement. There is a clear need for reform, which is why the House is advancing the #JusticeInPolicing Act."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020
Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop Dea Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 9, 2020
Murphy, Blumenthal Join The Justice In Policing Act Of 2020
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act. Watch live here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020
Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
June 9, 2020
Letter to Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of Housing and Urban Development - Rep. Aguilar Leads Bicameral Request for An Investigation Into Hud's Policy Changes to Deny Daca Recipients Fha-Backed Mortgage Loans with Sen. Menendez and Rep. Vargas
Rep.Pete Aguilar
June 9, 2020
Letter to Mark T. Esper Secretary of Defense - Sen. Cruz Urges Secretary of Defense to Protect Religious Freedom of Military Service Members
Sen.Ted Cruz
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Scott Presses Attorney General Barr to Enforce Law to Record Deaths in Police Custody
Rep.Bobby Scott
June 9, 2020
Durbin Presses DOJ To Ensure Online Retail Marketplaces Are Combating Fraud And Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Threat At Federal Prisons With Federal Public And Community Defenders
Sen.Dick Durbin
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