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Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct provides: Judges more discretion in sentencing low-level nonviolent drug offenders More support for programming to better prepare prisoners to return to society Effective end to juvenile solitary confinement & shackling pregnant prisoners" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act II Sen. Cory Booker
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn't fair, it isn't smart, and it isn't an effective way to protect public safety. #FirstStepAct #cjreform" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Ted Cruz
Dec. 18, 2018 SAVE OUR SEAS ACT OF 2017--Continued Sen. John Thune
Dec. 18, 2018 SAVE OUR SEAS ACT OF 2017--Continued Sen. James Lankford
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Tom Cotton
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 18, 2018 Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen. John Kennedy
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight the Senate votes on the #FirstStepAct, a bill years in the making & the product of bipartisan compromise. It makes important reforms to our criminal justice system like curbing harsh mandatory minimum sentences. Urging my colleagues to vote yes on final passage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Sen. John Cornyn
Dec. 17, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 17, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono Sen. Mazie Hirono
Dec. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins - Daines to NIH Director: We Must Continue to Combat Montana Meth Addiction Sen. Steve Daines
Dec. 17, 2018 Pocan Demands ICE Respond to FOIA Request Regarding Raids in Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan
Dec. 17, 2018 Marshall Applauds the Passage of Legislation that Addresses Maternal Deaths Sen. Roger Marshall
Dec. 17, 2018 CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Rep. Paul Gosar: The Gop's Last Chance to Keep Our Border Wall Promise Rep. Paul Gosar
Dec. 17, 2018 Washington Examiner - In Defense of Egypt's Coptic Christians Rep. James Hill
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We have an opportunity now to take an important first step toward improving a criminal justice system that often stacks the deck against low-income Americans, people suffering from addiction & communities of color with the #FirstStepAct--I hope we take it." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Senate's Consideration Of The First Step Act Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Scanlon, Wild, Dean, and Houlahan Join House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Senate Passes Grassley-Feinstein Bill to Combat Human Trafficking Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D) Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Dec. 17, 2018 Hatch's Human Trafficking Bill Heads to President's Desk Sen. John Curtis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Americans Want Border Security, Not a Schumer Shutdown Rep. Steve Scalise
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Great to see overwhelming bipartisan support tonight for advancing the #FirstStepAct. This bill will make a difference for our criminal justice system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton-Kennedy amendments to the #FirstStepAct would gut the prison reforms at the heart of the bill. Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are strongly opposed: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-12-17%20ACU%20et%20al%20-%20Oppose%20Amendments%20to%20First%20Step%20Act.pdf …" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2018 Cornyn, Klobuchar Bill to Fight Human Trafficking Heads to President's Desk Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Passage of H.R. the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 Rep. Bobby Scott
Dec. 17, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 17, 2018 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 Sen. John Cornyn
Dec. 17, 2018 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "According to @CDCgov, nearly 40,000 people in the United States died by guns last year--marking the highest number of gun deaths in decades. We must keep fighting for common sense reforms--not next year, not next decade--but now. #EndGunViolence" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chuck Schumer Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Schiff Sen. Adam Schiff
Dec. 16, 2018 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Healthcare and Immigration Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 16, 2018 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Border Security and Healthcare Policy Sen. John Barrasso
Dec. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Last week the Senate made it clear to President Trump and his administration that they must uphold American values around the world and make clear that this egregious violation of human rights will not be tolerated." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2018 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Maine Senator Susan Collins Sen. Susan Collins
Dec. 15, 2018 Rep. Waters Statement on the Death of a 7-year-old in Trump Administration Custody Rep. Maxine Waters
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Early childhood teachers and caregivers do some of the most important work to help our children learn, grow, and thrive. They should be paid what they deserve. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 15, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Lou Correa Rep. Lou Correa
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I first introduced the Federal Prison Reform Act on December 9, 2013. This legislation has provided the basis for subsequent debates on federal criminal justice reform. #FirstStepAct" Sen. John Cornyn
Dec. 14, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Joaquin Castro Rep. Joaquin Castro
Dec. 14, 2018 Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Interview with Reps. Andy Biggs and Matt Gaetz Rep. Andy Biggs, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Sensenbrenner Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Assist Law Enforcement Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Ranking Democrat on House Homeland Security Oversight Subcommittee Calls for Hearings On Death of Migrant Child In CBP Custody Rep. Lou Correa
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to Hon. Kirstjen Nielson, Kevin K McAleenan, John V Kelly - NM, TX Lawmakers Demand Answers on Death of 7-Year-Old Migrant Child in CBP Custody Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 NM, TX Lawmakers Demand Answers on Death of 7-Year-Old Migrant Child in CBP Custody Rep. Joaquin Castro
Dec. 14, 2018 Torres Slams Trump Administration Response to Death of 7-Year Old Girl in DHS Custody and Demands Homeland Committee to Hold a Hearing Rep. Norma Torres
Dec. 14, 2018 Rep.Veasey Leads Letter with NM and TX Lawmakers to Demand Answers on Death of 7 Year Old Migrant Child in CBP Custody Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Rep. Chu Begins Oversight Visit to Southern Border Rep. Judy Chu
Dec. 14, 2018 Senior House Democrats Send Letter to DHS Inspector General Demanding Answers in Tragedy of 7-Year-Old Girl Who Died in Customs and Border Protection Custody Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "We have a moral responsibility to ensure all children are treated with decency and compassion. My heart goes out to the father & family of Jakelin Caal, the young girl who died after being taken into custody by the Border Patrol." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018 Rep. Marino and Sen. Ron Johnson Request GAO Report on Bureau of Prison's Staffing Procedures Effects on Safety Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Senate Passes Capito Bill to Address Meternal Mortality Rates Sen. Shelley Capito
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "We must honor the spark of divinity in every person. We have a moral responsibility to ensure all children are treated with decency & compassion. The new Congress will investigate this horrific tragedy to ensure the safety & security of every child." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - House Democrats Demand Answers from Trump Administration Following Death of 7-Year Old Child in CBP Custody Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Thompson Marks Six Years Since Sandy Hook Shooting Rep. Mike Thompson
Dec. 14, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With California Congressman John Garamendi Rep. John Garamendi
Dec. 14, 2018 Pelosi Statement on the Tragic Death of a Child at the U.S. Border Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Six years later, my heart still breaks for the families of the children & staff at #SandyHook Elementary. Across the country we have seen gun violence devastate too many communities. We must keep fighting for common sense policies to address the gun violence epidemic nationwide." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Hoyer Statement on Reports a Child Died in U.S. Border Patrol Custody Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Pelosi Statement Marking Six Years Since the Shooting in Newtown Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Our vote to strengthen protections in Congress against harassment was long overdue and an important first step--but there is much more work ahead here and nationwide to make sure that every worker is safe, respected, and treated equally." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today, we remember the 20 children and 6 staff members that were shot and killed at #SandyHook 6 years ago. Gun violence has taken far too many of our loved ones - young and old - far too soon." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "My thoughts are with the 26 families who lost their loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting 6 years ago today. I grieve for the parents, siblings, and children whose pain is still so unimaginable, and who face this, and every day, with incredible courage." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "6 years after 20 children & 6 educators were senselessly killed at #SandyHook Elementary, it is unacceptable that Congress has done nothing to #EndGunViolence. In their memory, the Dem-led Congress will take long overdue action to make our schools & communities safer. #NeverAgain" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "A 7-year-old girl should not be dying of dehydration and shock in Customs and Border Protection custody. Secretary Nielsen and @DHSgov must be held accountable for Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin's death." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct provides: Judges more discretion in sentencing low-level nonviolent drug offenders More support for programming to better prepare prisoners to return to society Effective end to juvenile solitary confinement & shackling pregnant prisoners" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act II Sen.Cory Booker
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn't fair, it isn't smart, and it isn't an effective way to protect public safety. #FirstStepAct #cjreform" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Ted Cruz
Dec. 18, 2018 SAVE OUR SEAS ACT OF 2017--Continued Sen.John Thune
Dec. 18, 2018 SAVE OUR SEAS ACT OF 2017--Continued Sen.James Lankford
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Tom Cotton
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 18, 2018 Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 18, 2018 First Step Act Sen.John Kennedy
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight the Senate votes on the #FirstStepAct, a bill years in the making & the product of bipartisan compromise. It makes important reforms to our criminal justice system like curbing harsh mandatory minimum sentences. Urging my colleagues to vote yes on final passage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018 Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Sen.John Cornyn
Dec. 17, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 17, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono Sen.Mazie Hirono
Dec. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins - Daines to NIH Director: We Must Continue to Combat Montana Meth Addiction Sen.Steve Daines
Dec. 17, 2018 Pocan Demands ICE Respond to FOIA Request Regarding Raids in Wisconsin Rep.Mark Pocan
Dec. 17, 2018 Marshall Applauds the Passage of Legislation that Addresses Maternal Deaths Sen.Roger Marshall
Dec. 17, 2018 CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Rep. Paul Gosar: The Gop's Last Chance to Keep Our Border Wall Promise Rep.Paul Gosar
Dec. 17, 2018 Washington Examiner - In Defense of Egypt's Coptic Christians Rep.James Hill
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "We have an opportunity now to take an important first step toward improving a criminal justice system that often stacks the deck against low-income Americans, people suffering from addiction & communities of color with the #FirstStepAct--I hope we take it." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 17, 2018 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Senate's Consideration Of The First Step Act Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Scanlon, Wild, Dean, and Houlahan Join House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep.Chrissy Houlahan, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Senate Passes Grassley-Feinstein Bill to Combat Human Trafficking Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D) Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Dec. 17, 2018 Hatch's Human Trafficking Bill Heads to President's Desk Sen.John Curtis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Americans Want Border Security, Not a Schumer Shutdown Rep.Steve Scalise
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Great to see overwhelming bipartisan support tonight for advancing the #FirstStepAct. This bill will make a difference for our criminal justice system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The Cotton-Kennedy amendments to the #FirstStepAct would gut the prison reforms at the heart of the bill. Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are strongly opposed: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-12-17%20ACU%20et%20al%20-%20Oppose%20Amendments%20to%20First%20Step%20Act.pdf …" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2018 Cornyn, Klobuchar Bill to Fight Human Trafficking Heads to President's Desk Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Passage of H.R. the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 Rep.Bobby Scott
Dec. 17, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 17, 2018 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 Sen.John Cornyn
Dec. 17, 2018 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "According to @CDCgov, nearly 40,000 people in the United States died by guns last year--marking the highest number of gun deaths in decades. We must keep fighting for common sense reforms--not next year, not next decade--but now. #EndGunViolence" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chuck Schumer Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Schiff Sen.Adam Schiff
Dec. 16, 2018 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Healthcare and Immigration Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 16, 2018 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Border Security and Healthcare Policy Sen.John Barrasso
Dec. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Last week the Senate made it clear to President Trump and his administration that they must uphold American values around the world and make clear that this egregious violation of human rights will not be tolerated." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2018 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Maine Senator Susan Collins Sen.Susan Collins
Dec. 15, 2018 Rep. Waters Statement on the Death of a 7-year-old in Trump Administration Custody Rep.Maxine Waters
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Early childhood teachers and caregivers do some of the most important work to help our children learn, grow, and thrive. They should be paid what they deserve. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 15, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Lou Correa Rep.Lou Correa
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I first introduced the Federal Prison Reform Act on December 9, 2013. This legislation has provided the basis for subsequent debates on federal criminal justice reform. #FirstStepAct" Sen.John Cornyn
Dec. 14, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Joaquin Castro Rep.Joaquin Castro
Dec. 14, 2018 Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Interview with Reps. Andy Biggs and Matt Gaetz Rep.Andy Biggs, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Sensenbrenner Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Assist Law Enforcement Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Ranking Democrat on House Homeland Security Oversight Subcommittee Calls for Hearings On Death of Migrant Child In CBP Custody Rep.Lou Correa
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to Hon. Kirstjen Nielson, Kevin K McAleenan, John V Kelly - NM, TX Lawmakers Demand Answers on Death of 7-Year-Old Migrant Child in CBP Custody Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 NM, TX Lawmakers Demand Answers on Death of 7-Year-Old Migrant Child in CBP Custody Rep.Joaquin Castro
Dec. 14, 2018 Torres Slams Trump Administration Response to Death of 7-Year Old Girl in DHS Custody and Demands Homeland Committee to Hold a Hearing Rep.Norma Torres
Dec. 14, 2018 Rep.Veasey Leads Letter with NM and TX Lawmakers to Demand Answers on Death of 7 Year Old Migrant Child in CBP Custody Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Rep. Chu Begins Oversight Visit to Southern Border Rep.Judy Chu
Dec. 14, 2018 Senior House Democrats Send Letter to DHS Inspector General Demanding Answers in Tragedy of 7-Year-Old Girl Who Died in Customs and Border Protection Custody Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "We have a moral responsibility to ensure all children are treated with decency and compassion. My heart goes out to the father & family of Jakelin Caal, the young girl who died after being taken into custody by the Border Patrol." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018 Rep. Marino and Sen. Ron Johnson Request GAO Report on Bureau of Prison's Staffing Procedures Effects on Safety Sen.Ron Johnson, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Senate Passes Capito Bill to Address Meternal Mortality Rates Sen.Shelley Capito
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "We must honor the spark of divinity in every person. We have a moral responsibility to ensure all children are treated with decency & compassion. The new Congress will investigate this horrific tragedy to ensure the safety & security of every child." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - House Democrats Demand Answers from Trump Administration Following Death of 7-Year Old Child in CBP Custody Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Thompson Marks Six Years Since Sandy Hook Shooting Rep.Mike Thompson
Dec. 14, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With California Congressman John Garamendi Rep.John Garamendi
Dec. 14, 2018 Pelosi Statement on the Tragic Death of a Child at the U.S. Border Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Six years later, my heart still breaks for the families of the children & staff at #SandyHook Elementary. Across the country we have seen gun violence devastate too many communities. We must keep fighting for common sense policies to address the gun violence epidemic nationwide." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Hoyer Statement on Reports a Child Died in U.S. Border Patrol Custody Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Pelosi Statement Marking Six Years Since the Shooting in Newtown Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Our vote to strengthen protections in Congress against harassment was long overdue and an important first step--but there is much more work ahead here and nationwide to make sure that every worker is safe, respected, and treated equally." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today, we remember the 20 children and 6 staff members that were shot and killed at #SandyHook 6 years ago. Gun violence has taken far too many of our loved ones - young and old - far too soon." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "My thoughts are with the 26 families who lost their loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting 6 years ago today. I grieve for the parents, siblings, and children whose pain is still so unimaginable, and who face this, and every day, with incredible courage." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "6 years after 20 children & 6 educators were senselessly killed at #SandyHook Elementary, it is unacceptable that Congress has done nothing to #EndGunViolence. In their memory, the Dem-led Congress will take long overdue action to make our schools & communities safer. #NeverAgain" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "A 7-year-old girl should not be dying of dehydration and shock in Customs and Border Protection custody. Secretary Nielsen and @DHSgov must be held accountable for Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin's death." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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