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June 3, 2020 Harris, Markey, Booker Introduce Senate Resolution to Abolish Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement, Hold Officers Accountable for Police Brutality Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 3, 2020 Following George Floyd Murder, Rep. Raskin Announces Support for House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 3, 2020 Congressman Thompson's Statement on Officers Charged in George Floyd's Death Rep. Bennie Thompson
June 3, 2020 Jayapal Opposes Continued Use of Curfews, National Guard Troops and Militarized Law Enforcement to Respond to Peaceful Protests in Seattle and Across the Country Rep. Pramila Jayapal
June 3, 2020 Democratic Women's Caucus Leadership Condemns the Murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, and Calls for an End to Systematic Racism in the United States Rep. Lois Frankel, ...
June 3, 2020 Rep. Omar Statement on Pride Month Rep. Ilhan Omar
June 3, 2020 Smith Announces Cape Area Student Winner of 2020 Congressional Art Competition, Top 20 Pieces Rep. Jason Smith
June 3, 2020 Kaine Introduces $50 Billion Child Care Stabilization Fund Legislation Sen. Tim Kaine
June 3, 2020 Congressman García Joins Resolution Condemning Police Brutality Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
June 3, 2020 Thoughts On A Difficult Week Rep. Mike Levin
June 3, 2020 Video: Johnson Speaks on George Floyd, COVID-19 Response, and Mail-in Ballots in Subcommittee Opening Statement Rep. Mike Johnson
June 3, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Letter With Illinois Senators And Representatives Opposing President's Threat To Illegally Deploy Military Forces To Illinois Against Governor Pritzker's Wishes Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 3, 2020 Supporting Military Families: Blumenthal & Kaine Introduce Legislation To Study Expansion Of Mental Health Resources For Military Moms Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
June 3, 2020 Lankford Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Create Transparency for Law Enforcement-Related Shootings Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 3, 2020 Clarke Responds to 45's Handling of Protestors Seeking Justice Rep. Yvette Clarke
June 3, 2020 Congressman Al Green Calls for War on Racism and Invidious Discrimination, Cabinet-Level Department of Reconciliation to Eliminate Racism and Invidious Discrimination from American Life Rep. Al Green
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
June 3, 2020 Senator Hassan Highlights Importance of Postal Service to Rural NH Communities at Hearing to Consider Postal Board of Governors Nominees Sen. Maggie Hassan
June 3, 2020 DeLauro Statement on New Charges Announced in the Murder of George Floyd Rep. Rosa DeLauro
June 3, 2020 Buchanan Statement on Protests and Challenges Ahead Rep. Vern Buchanan
June 3, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Calls for Formation of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission Rep. Steven Horsford
June 3, 2020 New York Times - Tom Cotton: Send In the Troops Sen. Tom Cotton
June 3, 2020 Senator Murray on Nationwide Protests for George Floyd: "This is…About the Systemic Racism that has Plagued Our Country Since Our Founding and Is Not Changing Nearly Fast Enough" Sen. Patty Murray
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "There is a lack of accountability in this country when it comes to the killing of Black men and women. How many more videos must we see before we decide enough is enough? We must have justice, now. #BlackLivesMatter" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2020 Letter to JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Illinois GOP Asks Pritzker to Clarify PPP Guidance for Nonprofit Human Service Organizations Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 3, 2020 Norton Says Today's Peaceful Protesters Have Found Their Own Way Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "I have led a group of Senators voicing grave concerns over President Trump's recent threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to nationwide protests calling for justice for George Floyd and an end to systemic racism." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 3, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Supporting Constitutional Right To Peacefully Protest & Condemning President Trump's Order To Tear Gas Peaceful Protestors Last Night Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2020 Norton Commends BOP for Starting to Release D.C. Inmates from Prison to Home Confinement in Light of Coronavirus, Calls for More Releases Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 3, 2020 JUNE 10TH: House Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on Police Brutality & Racial Profiling Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 3, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Protecting the Right to Vote During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "What is President Trump doing to our democracy? And Senate Republicans just going along! Our nation is crying out for leadership and direction Senate Democrats are demanding action Senator McConnell must commit to putting a policing reform bill on the floor of the Senate ASAP" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "People in America and worldwide look at the images and see troops dressed for combat flanking Lincoln Memorial Lincoln urged: Malice toward none Charity for all Bind up our nation's wounds No greater contrast to Pres. Trump--who seems to have malice toward all, charity for none" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, too many others The bigotry, discrimination that Black Americans encounter as a daily reality That's why Americans, of all ages and colors and faiths, are out in the street protesting Senate Democrats are working for bold change NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell yesterday talked about his June priorities. He didn't mention COVID-legislation--but the recession could deepen to a depression if we don't act! He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform legislation--but will this be like his pledge to debate gun safety?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "This is an important step in the direction of justice for George Floyd's family." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "During a moment of extreme division and strife, Lincoln urged "malice towards none, charity for all" and sought to "bind up our nation's wounds." There is no greater contrast to President Trump, who seems to have malice towards all, charity for none." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "As nation grieves murder of George Floyd congress must look 4ways 2prevent future tragedies+use of deadly force. 2day i joined Tim Scott on bill to collect data on police use of firearms This is only start of our work More 2b done starting w upcoming judic hearing on use of force" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell blocked our demand to uphold Americans' constitutional right to peaceful protest and condemn Pres. Trump for his unconstitutional order to have federal officers use gas and rubber bullets on peaceful protesters in Lafayette Park. We won't stop demanding action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Senator Collins Cosponsors Bill to Establish Commission Devoted to Uplifting Black Communities Sen. Susan Collins
June 3, 2020 Letter to Katherine Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General - Tillis Sends Letter to DOJ Requesting Financial Status of Crime Victims Fund Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
June 3, 2020 Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Calls for An End to Systemic Racism in America Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to Secretary Chad Wolf, Secretary of Department of Homeland Security - Peters & Johnson Call for Briefing on Role of Violent Opportunists in Exploiting Peaceful Protests Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Bennet, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Casey, and Brown Lead 16 Senators in Urging Defense Department to Refrain from Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 3, 2020 Barragán Statement on Police Violence and Protests Rep. Nanette Barragán
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "What happened to George Floyd was wrong. Justice must be served. Officers David Dorn and Dave Underwood--killed by rioters--deserve justice as well. We must come together and confront the issues in our communities. Killing police officers and burning cities isn't the answer." Rep. Steve Scalise
June 3, 2020 The Excesses of Experts Rep. Tom McClintock
June 3, 2020 Readiness Chairman Garamendi Echoes Chairman Smith's Demand for Answers on the Militarization of America Rep. John Garamendi
June 3, 2020 Rep. Ilhan Omar Announces Slate of Bills To Address George Floyd Murder, Government Response Rep. Ilhan Omar
June 3, 2020 Congressman Al Green Commends Minnesota Attorney General on Charging of 3 Officers Involved with Death of George Floyd Rep. Al Green
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June 3, 2020 Harris, Markey, Booker Introduce Senate Resolution to Abolish Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement, Hold Officers Accountable for Police Brutality Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 3, 2020 Following George Floyd Murder, Rep. Raskin Announces Support for House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 3, 2020 Congressman Thompson's Statement on Officers Charged in George Floyd's Death Rep.Bennie Thompson
June 3, 2020 Jayapal Opposes Continued Use of Curfews, National Guard Troops and Militarized Law Enforcement to Respond to Peaceful Protests in Seattle and Across the Country Rep.Pramila Jayapal
June 3, 2020 Democratic Women's Caucus Leadership Condemns the Murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, and Calls for an End to Systematic Racism in the United States Rep.Lois Frankel, ...
June 3, 2020 Rep. Omar Statement on Pride Month Rep.Ilhan Omar
June 3, 2020 Smith Announces Cape Area Student Winner of 2020 Congressional Art Competition, Top 20 Pieces Rep.Jason Smith
June 3, 2020 Kaine Introduces $50 Billion Child Care Stabilization Fund Legislation Sen.Tim Kaine
June 3, 2020 Congressman García Joins Resolution Condemning Police Brutality Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
June 3, 2020 Thoughts On A Difficult Week Rep.Mike Levin
June 3, 2020 Video: Johnson Speaks on George Floyd, COVID-19 Response, and Mail-in Ballots in Subcommittee Opening Statement Rep.Mike Johnson
June 3, 2020 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Letter With Illinois Senators And Representatives Opposing President's Threat To Illegally Deploy Military Forces To Illinois Against Governor Pritzker's Wishes Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 3, 2020 Supporting Military Families: Blumenthal & Kaine Introduce Legislation To Study Expansion Of Mental Health Resources For Military Moms Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
June 3, 2020 Lankford Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Create Transparency for Law Enforcement-Related Shootings Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 3, 2020 Clarke Responds to 45's Handling of Protestors Seeking Justice Rep.Yvette Clarke
June 3, 2020 Congressman Al Green Calls for War on Racism and Invidious Discrimination, Cabinet-Level Department of Reconciliation to Eliminate Racism and Invidious Discrimination from American Life Rep.Al Green
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
June 3, 2020 Senator Hassan Highlights Importance of Postal Service to Rural NH Communities at Hearing to Consider Postal Board of Governors Nominees Sen.Maggie Hassan
June 3, 2020 DeLauro Statement on New Charges Announced in the Murder of George Floyd Rep.Rosa DeLauro
June 3, 2020 Buchanan Statement on Protests and Challenges Ahead Rep.Vern Buchanan
June 3, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Calls for Formation of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission Rep.Steven Horsford
June 3, 2020 New York Times - Tom Cotton: Send In the Troops Sen.Tom Cotton
June 3, 2020 Senator Murray on Nationwide Protests for George Floyd: "This is…About the Systemic Racism that has Plagued Our Country Since Our Founding and Is Not Changing Nearly Fast Enough" Sen.Patty Murray
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "There is a lack of accountability in this country when it comes to the killing of Black men and women. How many more videos must we see before we decide enough is enough? We must have justice, now. #BlackLivesMatter" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2020 Letter to JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Illinois GOP Asks Pritzker to Clarify PPP Guidance for Nonprofit Human Service Organizations Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 3, 2020 Norton Says Today's Peaceful Protesters Have Found Their Own Way Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "I have led a group of Senators voicing grave concerns over President Trump's recent threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to nationwide protests calling for justice for George Floyd and an end to systemic racism." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 3, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Supporting Constitutional Right To Peacefully Protest & Condemning President Trump's Order To Tear Gas Peaceful Protestors Last Night Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2020 Norton Commends BOP for Starting to Release D.C. Inmates from Prison to Home Confinement in Light of Coronavirus, Calls for More Releases Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 3, 2020 JUNE 10TH: House Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on Police Brutality & Racial Profiling Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 3, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Protecting the Right to Vote During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "What is President Trump doing to our democracy? And Senate Republicans just going along! Our nation is crying out for leadership and direction Senate Democrats are demanding action Senator McConnell must commit to putting a policing reform bill on the floor of the Senate ASAP" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "People in America and worldwide look at the images and see troops dressed for combat flanking Lincoln Memorial Lincoln urged: Malice toward none Charity for all Bind up our nation's wounds No greater contrast to Pres. Trump--who seems to have malice toward all, charity for none" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, too many others The bigotry, discrimination that Black Americans encounter as a daily reality That's why Americans, of all ages and colors and faiths, are out in the street protesting Senate Democrats are working for bold change NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell yesterday talked about his June priorities. He didn't mention COVID-legislation--but the recession could deepen to a depression if we don't act! He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform legislation--but will this be like his pledge to debate gun safety?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "This is an important step in the direction of justice for George Floyd's family." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "During a moment of extreme division and strife, Lincoln urged "malice towards none, charity for all" and sought to "bind up our nation's wounds." There is no greater contrast to President Trump, who seems to have malice towards all, charity for none." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "As nation grieves murder of George Floyd congress must look 4ways 2prevent future tragedies+use of deadly force. 2day i joined Tim Scott on bill to collect data on police use of firearms This is only start of our work More 2b done starting w upcoming judic hearing on use of force" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell blocked our demand to uphold Americans' constitutional right to peaceful protest and condemn Pres. Trump for his unconstitutional order to have federal officers use gas and rubber bullets on peaceful protesters in Lafayette Park. We won't stop demanding action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Senator Collins Cosponsors Bill to Establish Commission Devoted to Uplifting Black Communities Sen.Susan Collins
June 3, 2020 Letter to Katherine Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General - Tillis Sends Letter to DOJ Requesting Financial Status of Crime Victims Fund Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
June 3, 2020 Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Calls for An End to Systemic Racism in America Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to Secretary Chad Wolf, Secretary of Department of Homeland Security - Peters & Johnson Call for Briefing on Role of Violent Opportunists in Exploiting Peaceful Protests Sen.Ron Johnson, ...
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Bennet, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Casey, and Brown Lead 16 Senators in Urging Defense Department to Refrain from Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 3, 2020 Barragán Statement on Police Violence and Protests Rep.Nanette Barragán
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "What happened to George Floyd was wrong. Justice must be served. Officers David Dorn and Dave Underwood--killed by rioters--deserve justice as well. We must come together and confront the issues in our communities. Killing police officers and burning cities isn't the answer." Rep.Steve Scalise
June 3, 2020 The Excesses of Experts Rep.Tom McClintock
June 3, 2020 Readiness Chairman Garamendi Echoes Chairman Smith's Demand for Answers on the Militarization of America Rep.John Garamendi
June 3, 2020 Rep. Ilhan Omar Announces Slate of Bills To Address George Floyd Murder, Government Response Rep.Ilhan Omar
June 3, 2020 Congressman Al Green Commends Minnesota Attorney General on Charging of 3 Officers Involved with Death of George Floyd Rep.Al Green
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