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June 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is a moment that cries out for leadership. But President Trump struggles to summon an ounce of humanity. His policies have worsened racial divisions in our country. His rhetoric has consistently inflamed them. Either he is too afraid to lead or is simply incapable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "We must reform law enforcement practices and address broader disparities in our society--the systemic racism and injustice--in our laws and our customs. Right now. Not later. Not next year. Not after the next George Floyd. Right now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate must lead. Senator McConnell should commit to put a law enforcement reform bill on the floor ASAP. Not hold hearings on President Trump's wild conspiracies about the 2016 election or a month of right-wing, anti-civil rights judicial nominees." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "While over 4,000 protesters have been arrested in the past week, only 1 of the 4 police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd has been arrested There is accountability when everyday citizens violate the law but it's too often lacking when law enforcement does the same" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "America's reeling over the injustice & senselessness of George Floyd's death Reeling over the memory of Ahmaud Arbery, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, the unimaginable number of innocent lives taken in similar circumstances Reeling from centuries of racial injustice" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 McBath Statement on Hurt and Heartbreak Across America Rep. Lucy McBath
June 1, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement On Trump Press Conference & Photo-Op Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 1, 2020 Maine Delegation Calls on Department of Labor to Change Guidance to Protect Nonprofits from Financial Disaster Rep. Jared Golden
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "As millions of Americans take to the streets in peaceful and righteous protest, this moment--one of pain, and sorrow, and grief--must also be a watershed moment for action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Cotton Leads Colleagues in Submitting Amicus Brief on Behalf of General Michael Flynn Sen. Tom Cotton
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "I have fought for civil rights and the First Amendment. I completely support Americans' rights to peaceably protest and be heard. Our nation cannot deafen itself to the anger, pain, or frustration of black Americans. Our nation needs to hear this." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Americans have watched peaceful protests hijacked into violent riots that inflict the kind of injustice they supposedly oppose. Small businesses destroyed. Neighborhoods torn up. Police attacked on city streets. These riots need to stop. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Now." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "But here's something that requires no investigation: In no world can arresting a man for an alleged minor infraction involve a police officer putting his knee on the man's neck for nine minutes while he cries out "I can't breathe" and then goes silent." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Rep. Sewell Statement in Response to Birmingham Protests Rep. Terri Sewell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is an hour of great pain for our nation. Americans everywhere have been grieved and horrified by the killings of African-American citizens. We need the facts, we need the truth, and we need accountability. We need swift justice under law." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Aderholt Statement on Death of George Floyd and the Ongoing Protests and Violence Rep. Robert Aderholt
June 1, 2020 Cantwell, Cassidy, and Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Consumer Privacy, Promote Public Health for COVID-19 Exposure Notification Apps Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "State and local leaders must quickly disrupt outside agitators, restore order, and protect citizens. If they can't or won't, I hope the federal government is ready to stand in the breach. There is no constitutional right to commit violent crime or terrorize communities. Period." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Congressman Joe Neguse Calls for Calm and Unity Amidst Protests Across the Nation Rep. Joe Neguse
June 1, 2020 At Start of Pride Month, Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Highlight Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to Principal Deputy Inspector General Christi Grimm  and Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Duckworth, Durbin Calls on DHS & HHS Inspectors General to Investigate COVID-19 Health Concerns at Pulaski County Detention Center Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 31, 2020 Tweet - "The violence, vandalism and looting that some are engaging in is simply destructive and disrespectful to the lives that have been lost and the many people who are trying to work towards change with peaceful protests - letting their voices be heard in a positive, productive way." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 31, 2020 Davis and Norton, Co-Chairs of Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys, Say Caucus Hearings Will Hear Directly From the Community Whose Only Outlet has Been the Streets Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
May 31, 2020 Cole Statement on Tragic Death of George Floyd and Recent Demonstrations Rep. Tom Cole
May 31, 2020 Bacon Offers Comments Following City Press Conference Rep. Don Bacon
May 31, 2020 Rep. Cisneros Statement on the Death of George Floyd Rep. Gil Cisneros
May 31, 2020 Rep. Torres Responds to George Floyd Protests Rep. Norma Torres
May 31, 2020 Fischer Statement on Unrest Following Death of George Floyd Sen. Deb Fischer
May 31, 2020 Matsui Issues Statement on the Passing of George Floyd Rep. Doris Matsui
May 31, 2020 Rep. Raskin Statement on The Murder of George Floyd and Civil Protests Across the Nation Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 31, 2020 On the Brutal Murder of George Floyd Rep. Chris Smith
May 31, 2020 Meng Statement on Death of George Floyd Rep. Grace Meng
May 31, 2020 Hoeven Statement Regarding Last Night's Protest Sen. John Hoeven
May 31, 2020 Rep. Peters Statement On The Killing Of George Floyd And Civil Protests In San Diego Rep. Scott Peters
May 31, 2020 McCollum: Let's Stay United Rep. Betty McCollum
May 31, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Interview with Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
May 31, 2020 Statement on Riots Sen. Josh Hawley
May 31, 2020 Sen. Cramer Statement on Protests Turning Violent in Fargo and Across the Country Sen. Kevin Cramer
May 30, 2020 We Need Actionable Answers Rep. Ralph Norman
May 30, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on Reports of Right-Wing Extremists Joining Protests to Sow Chaos Rep. Bennie Thompson
May 30, 2020 Cantwell Statement on the Killing of George Floyd Sen. Maria Cantwell
May 30, 2020 Wittman: "We Must Come Together as a Nation" Rep. Rob Wittman
May 30, 2020 Babin Responds to the Protests and Rioting Taking Place Across America Rep. Brian Babin
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "America's dominance of space exploration is BACK! @NASA and @SpaceX just launched astronauts into space from U.S. soil for the first time in 9 years. #LaunchAmerica" Rep. Steve Scalise
May 30, 2020 Evans: What Philly Needs is Peace, Not More Violence Rep. Dwight Evans
May 30, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Comments on Protests, Destruction of Property Sen. Pete Ricketts
May 30, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Statement On George Floyd Rep. Jeff Van Drew
May 30, 2020 McCollum: Protests for Justice Co-Opted by Extremists Rep. Betty McCollum
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth , @SenAmyKlobuchar , & @SenTinaSmith in calling on DOJ to investigate death of George Floyd & to evaluate unconstitutional patterns & practices of violent policing targeting communities of color in the Minneapolis Police Department." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is a moment that cries out for leadership. But President Trump struggles to summon an ounce of humanity. His policies have worsened racial divisions in our country. His rhetoric has consistently inflamed them. Either he is too afraid to lead or is simply incapable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "We must reform law enforcement practices and address broader disparities in our society--the systemic racism and injustice--in our laws and our customs. Right now. Not later. Not next year. Not after the next George Floyd. Right now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate must lead. Senator McConnell should commit to put a law enforcement reform bill on the floor ASAP. Not hold hearings on President Trump's wild conspiracies about the 2016 election or a month of right-wing, anti-civil rights judicial nominees." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "While over 4,000 protesters have been arrested in the past week, only 1 of the 4 police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd has been arrested There is accountability when everyday citizens violate the law but it's too often lacking when law enforcement does the same" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "America's reeling over the injustice & senselessness of George Floyd's death Reeling over the memory of Ahmaud Arbery, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, the unimaginable number of innocent lives taken in similar circumstances Reeling from centuries of racial injustice" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 McBath Statement on Hurt and Heartbreak Across America Rep.Lucy McBath
June 1, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement On Trump Press Conference & Photo-Op Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 1, 2020 Maine Delegation Calls on Department of Labor to Change Guidance to Protect Nonprofits from Financial Disaster Rep.Jared Golden
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "As millions of Americans take to the streets in peaceful and righteous protest, this moment--one of pain, and sorrow, and grief--must also be a watershed moment for action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020 Cotton Leads Colleagues in Submitting Amicus Brief on Behalf of General Michael Flynn Sen.Tom Cotton
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "I have fought for civil rights and the First Amendment. I completely support Americans' rights to peaceably protest and be heard. Our nation cannot deafen itself to the anger, pain, or frustration of black Americans. Our nation needs to hear this." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "Americans have watched peaceful protests hijacked into violent riots that inflict the kind of injustice they supposedly oppose. Small businesses destroyed. Neighborhoods torn up. Police attacked on city streets. These riots need to stop. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Now." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "But here's something that requires no investigation: In no world can arresting a man for an alleged minor infraction involve a police officer putting his knee on the man's neck for nine minutes while he cries out "I can't breathe" and then goes silent." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Rep. Sewell Statement in Response to Birmingham Protests Rep.Terri Sewell
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "This is an hour of great pain for our nation. Americans everywhere have been grieved and horrified by the killings of African-American citizens. We need the facts, we need the truth, and we need accountability. We need swift justice under law." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Aderholt Statement on Death of George Floyd and the Ongoing Protests and Violence Rep.Robert Aderholt
June 1, 2020 Cantwell, Cassidy, and Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Consumer Privacy, Promote Public Health for COVID-19 Exposure Notification Apps Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 1, 2020 Tweet - "State and local leaders must quickly disrupt outside agitators, restore order, and protect citizens. If they can't or won't, I hope the federal government is ready to stand in the breach. There is no constitutional right to commit violent crime or terrorize communities. Period." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 1, 2020 Congressman Joe Neguse Calls for Calm and Unity Amidst Protests Across the Nation Rep.Joe Neguse
June 1, 2020 At Start of Pride Month, Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Highlight Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 1, 2020 Letter to Principal Deputy Inspector General Christi Grimm  and Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Duckworth, Durbin Calls on DHS & HHS Inspectors General to Investigate COVID-19 Health Concerns at Pulaski County Detention Center Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 31, 2020 Tweet - "The violence, vandalism and looting that some are engaging in is simply destructive and disrespectful to the lives that have been lost and the many people who are trying to work towards change with peaceful protests - letting their voices be heard in a positive, productive way." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 31, 2020 Davis and Norton, Co-Chairs of Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys, Say Caucus Hearings Will Hear Directly From the Community Whose Only Outlet has Been the Streets Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
May 31, 2020 Cole Statement on Tragic Death of George Floyd and Recent Demonstrations Rep.Tom Cole
May 31, 2020 Bacon Offers Comments Following City Press Conference Rep.Don Bacon
May 31, 2020 Rep. Cisneros Statement on the Death of George Floyd Rep.Gil Cisneros
May 31, 2020 Rep. Torres Responds to George Floyd Protests Rep.Norma Torres
May 31, 2020 Fischer Statement on Unrest Following Death of George Floyd Sen.Deb Fischer
May 31, 2020 Matsui Issues Statement on the Passing of George Floyd Rep.Doris Matsui
May 31, 2020 Rep. Raskin Statement on The Murder of George Floyd and Civil Protests Across the Nation Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 31, 2020 On the Brutal Murder of George Floyd Rep.Chris Smith
May 31, 2020 Meng Statement on Death of George Floyd Rep.Grace Meng
May 31, 2020 Hoeven Statement Regarding Last Night's Protest Sen.John Hoeven
May 31, 2020 Rep. Peters Statement On The Killing Of George Floyd And Civil Protests In San Diego Rep.Scott Peters
May 31, 2020 McCollum: Let's Stay United Rep.Betty McCollum
May 31, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Interview with Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
May 31, 2020 Statement on Riots Sen.Josh Hawley
May 31, 2020 Sen. Cramer Statement on Protests Turning Violent in Fargo and Across the Country Sen.Kevin Cramer
May 30, 2020 We Need Actionable Answers Rep.Ralph Norman
May 30, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on Reports of Right-Wing Extremists Joining Protests to Sow Chaos Rep.Bennie Thompson
May 30, 2020 Cantwell Statement on the Killing of George Floyd Sen.Maria Cantwell
May 30, 2020 Wittman: "We Must Come Together as a Nation" Rep.Rob Wittman
May 30, 2020 Babin Responds to the Protests and Rioting Taking Place Across America Rep.Brian Babin
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "America's dominance of space exploration is BACK! @NASA and @SpaceX just launched astronauts into space from U.S. soil for the first time in 9 years. #LaunchAmerica" Rep.Steve Scalise
May 30, 2020 Evans: What Philly Needs is Peace, Not More Violence Rep.Dwight Evans
May 30, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Comments on Protests, Destruction of Property Sen.Pete Ricketts
May 30, 2020 Congressman Van Drew Statement On George Floyd Rep.Jeff Van Drew
May 30, 2020 McCollum: Protests for Justice Co-Opted by Extremists Rep.Betty McCollum
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth , @SenAmyKlobuchar , & @SenTinaSmith in calling on DOJ to investigate death of George Floyd & to evaluate unconstitutional patterns & practices of violent policing targeting communities of color in the Minneapolis Police Department." Sen.Dick Durbin
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