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Nov. 14, 2019
Welcoming Mr. Dipesh Pandya
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "It was an honor to nominate Kim & Mike Adams for @CCAInstitute's #AngelsInAdoptionAward earlier this year. It was great meeting with them and the O'Connor family today. I appreciate everything they, and all other adoptive families, do to give children hope for a better future."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2019
Rep. Porter Leads Effort to Empower Survivors of Domestic Violence with Pets
Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
DOJ: Six Million New Records in Background Check System from Cornyn's Fix NICS Act
Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 14, 2019
Sens. Lee, Durbin Introduce Smarter Sentencing Act
Sen. Mike Lee
Nov. 14, 2019
Directing the Clerk of the House to Make A Correction in the Enrollment of H.R. 2423
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today, we mourn another gun violence tragedy, another school shooting. Today, the Senate had an opportunity to vote on bipartisan legislation passed by the House 9 months ago to close background check loopholes. Today, Senate Republicans obstructed a vote to help save lives."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell has essentially shuttered the Senate for legislative business. The House has passed over 250 bills he's taken no action on. Republicans have blocked legislation to: Protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Reauthorize VAWA Secure our elections And more"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Cole, McBath, Moore and Katko Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Domestic Violence
Rep. Tom Cole, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Senate Republicans led by @SenateMajLdr McConnell are STILL blocking the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks bill. #EnoughIsEnough Take action now to reduce gun violence. Our kids need protection from this relentless nightmare."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Senator Scott congratulates 2019 Angels in Adoption recipient Becky Donovan
Sen. Tim Scott
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "We can't allow school shootings to be normalized. We must take action to end gun violence."
Sen. Cory Booker
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "This must end. Children in America should not live in fear for their lives at school or anywhere else. We have a moral obligation to say: children's lives are more important than gun manufacturers' profits. We must pass common sense gun safety legislation."
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "My heart aches for the victims, survivors, families, community impacted by the school shooting in California That it occurred as Senators Blumenthal & Murphy were demanding the Senate pass background checks underscores how frequently these shootings occur It's past time to act"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "ICE is holding far too many immigrants in solitary confinement, which should only be used as a last resort. This is about fundamental human rights--proud to introduce legislation with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris to strictly limit this practice in ICE facilities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Statement of U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Chuck Grassley on the decision by the Department of Justice not to pursue charges against the officers who shot and killed Bijan Ghaisar
Sen. Mark Warner
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "I just took to the floor with Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, and Murray to demand that the Senate pass the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill. Universal background checks are overwhelmingly supported by Americans. But Republicans objected."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Nadler, Bass Statement on Saugus High School Shooting
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Pelosi Statement on School Shooting in Santa Clarita, California
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Director of Customs and Border Protection - Members of Northern New England Congressional Delegations Call on Customs and Border Patrol to Disclose Criteria & Effectiveness of Highway Checkpoints
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate has spent the last two weeks without a single vote on any legislation. Senate Republicans, Senator Mitch McConnell, and President Trump: Stop bowing down to the corrupt leadership of the NRA and support universal background checks legislation now."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Deeply saddened by another senseless act of gun violence, this time in Santa Clarita, CA. My heart goes out to the victims, their families and friends. To my Senate colleagues, it's been nearly 260 days since the House passed violence prevention legislation. When will you act?"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 14, 2019
Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "My heart goes out to the victims and those traumatized by shootings like the Santa Clarita school shooting today. Sadly, tragedies like this can--and should--be prevented. We must come together as a nation to address the gun violence crisis. There's no other way."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop the games. Do the right thing. Put the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill on the floor for a vote immediately."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Devastating reports of yet another school shooting. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. Senate Dems *today* asked that the Senate take up the bipartisan background checks bill that the House passed in February. Senate Rs objected, saying the bill "should not be fast tracked.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Bass, a very good boy, is the recipient of the Animals in War and Peace Award and has earned lots of treats in his retirement. It was great meeting U.S. Marine SSgt Alex Schnell, Bass's handler, and his family earlier today. Thankful for Bass & the Schnell family's service. #MWD"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Remember--back in August, after the tragic mass shootings in El Paso, Dayton, & Odessa, Pres. Trump & the GOP promised to work with Democrats to address gun violence. But nothing has happened since. No plans presented, no compromises delivered. A tragic failure in leadership."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Rep. Porter Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Close Family Leave Loophole
Rep. Haley Stevens, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Nov. 13, 2019
Congressman Cohen Votes to Advance the Equal Rights Amendment
Rep. Steve Cohen
Nov. 13, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Statement of Sen. Johnson, Hearing on Year of Unprecedented Migration at Southern Border
Sen. Ron Johnson
Nov. 13, 2019
Hearing of the Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Dina Titus, Hearing on "Review of Smithsonian Institution Current Facilities and Future Space Needs"
Rep. Dina Titus
Nov. 13, 2019
Congressman Cohen Plans to Reinstate the Congressional Collegiate Sports Caucus
Rep. Steve Cohen
Nov. 13, 2019
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Nov. 13, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Passes Resolution Removing Ratification Deadline for the ERA
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Mr. Menashi has a troubling record on race, women's equality, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights. He had a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges. His nomination to the federal bench is an insult."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Dreamers Are Americans
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "It's been 223 days since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization. 223 days since the House sent the Senate a bipartisan bill that would better protect women who have endured domestic violence. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell continues to block it. #VAWA"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Dreamers Are Americans
Rep. Darren Soto
Nov. 13, 2019
Rep. Susie Lee Meets with Constituents, Adoptive Family at National Adoption Month Event
Rep. Susie Lee
Nov. 13, 2019
Ahead of Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Rep. Waters Leads House in Affirming the Civil Rights Act of 1866 & its Section 1981
Rep. Maxine Waters
Nov. 13, 2019
National Adoption Month
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 13, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Sorry to miss, but I'm happy to have @BrettFavre in South Dakota to speak at the annual #LawEnforcement banquet. I'm so grateful for the work our law enforcement community does to keep people safe and make South Dakota such a great place to live, work, and raise a family."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2019
Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti
Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Dingell Celebrates House Passage of Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep. Debbie Dingell
Nov. 13, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Thousands of women in Illinois depend on @PPFA for quality health care. I'm looking forward to working with @PPFA Acting President & CEO @alexismcgill to adequately fund Planned Parenthood & push back against the Trump Admin's harmful "gag rule.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 14, 2019
Welcoming Mr. Dipesh Pandya
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "It was an honor to nominate Kim & Mike Adams for @CCAInstitute's #AngelsInAdoptionAward earlier this year. It was great meeting with them and the O'Connor family today. I appreciate everything they, and all other adoptive families, do to give children hope for a better future."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2019
Rep. Porter Leads Effort to Empower Survivors of Domestic Violence with Pets
Rep.Katherine Clark, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
DOJ: Six Million New Records in Background Check System from Cornyn's Fix NICS Act
Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 14, 2019
Sens. Lee, Durbin Introduce Smarter Sentencing Act
Sen.Mike Lee
Nov. 14, 2019
Directing the Clerk of the House to Make A Correction in the Enrollment of H.R. 2423
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today, we mourn another gun violence tragedy, another school shooting. Today, the Senate had an opportunity to vote on bipartisan legislation passed by the House 9 months ago to close background check loopholes. Today, Senate Republicans obstructed a vote to help save lives."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell has essentially shuttered the Senate for legislative business. The House has passed over 250 bills he's taken no action on. Republicans have blocked legislation to: Protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Reauthorize VAWA Secure our elections And more"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Cole, McBath, Moore and Katko Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Domestic Violence
Rep.Tom Cole, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Senate Republicans led by @SenateMajLdr McConnell are STILL blocking the bipartisan, House-passed universal background checks bill. #EnoughIsEnough Take action now to reduce gun violence. Our kids need protection from this relentless nightmare."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Senator Scott congratulates 2019 Angels in Adoption recipient Becky Donovan
Sen.Tim Scott
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "We can't allow school shootings to be normalized. We must take action to end gun violence."
Sen.Cory Booker
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "This must end. Children in America should not live in fear for their lives at school or anywhere else. We have a moral obligation to say: children's lives are more important than gun manufacturers' profits. We must pass common sense gun safety legislation."
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "My heart aches for the victims, survivors, families, community impacted by the school shooting in California That it occurred as Senators Blumenthal & Murphy were demanding the Senate pass background checks underscores how frequently these shootings occur It's past time to act"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "ICE is holding far too many immigrants in solitary confinement, which should only be used as a last resort. This is about fundamental human rights--proud to introduce legislation with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris to strictly limit this practice in ICE facilities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Statement of U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Chuck Grassley on the decision by the Department of Justice not to pursue charges against the officers who shot and killed Bijan Ghaisar
Sen.Mark Warner
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "I just took to the floor with Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, and Murray to demand that the Senate pass the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill. Universal background checks are overwhelmingly supported by Americans. But Republicans objected."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Nadler, Bass Statement on Saugus High School Shooting
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Pelosi Statement on School Shooting in Santa Clarita, California
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Director of Customs and Border Protection - Members of Northern New England Congressional Delegations Call on Customs and Border Patrol to Disclose Criteria & Effectiveness of Highway Checkpoints
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate has spent the last two weeks without a single vote on any legislation. Senate Republicans, Senator Mitch McConnell, and President Trump: Stop bowing down to the corrupt leadership of the NRA and support universal background checks legislation now."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Deeply saddened by another senseless act of gun violence, this time in Santa Clarita, CA. My heart goes out to the victims, their families and friends. To my Senate colleagues, it's been nearly 260 days since the House passed violence prevention legislation. When will you act?"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 14, 2019
Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "My heart goes out to the victims and those traumatized by shootings like the Santa Clarita school shooting today. Sadly, tragedies like this can--and should--be prevented. We must come together as a nation to address the gun violence crisis. There's no other way."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop the games. Do the right thing. Put the House-passed, bipartisan universal background checks bill on the floor for a vote immediately."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Devastating reports of yet another school shooting. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. Senate Dems *today* asked that the Senate take up the bipartisan background checks bill that the House passed in February. Senate Rs objected, saying the bill "should not be fast tracked.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Bass, a very good boy, is the recipient of the Animals in War and Peace Award and has earned lots of treats in his retirement. It was great meeting U.S. Marine SSgt Alex Schnell, Bass's handler, and his family earlier today. Thankful for Bass & the Schnell family's service. #MWD"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Remember--back in August, after the tragic mass shootings in El Paso, Dayton, & Odessa, Pres. Trump & the GOP promised to work with Democrats to address gun violence. But nothing has happened since. No plans presented, no compromises delivered. A tragic failure in leadership."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Rep. Porter Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Close Family Leave Loophole
Rep.Haley Stevens, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
Rep.Sylvia Garcia
Nov. 13, 2019
Congressman Cohen Votes to Advance the Equal Rights Amendment
Rep.Steve Cohen
Nov. 13, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Statement of Sen. Johnson, Hearing on Year of Unprecedented Migration at Southern Border
Sen.Ron Johnson
Nov. 13, 2019
Hearing of the Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Dina Titus, Hearing on "Review of Smithsonian Institution Current Facilities and Future Space Needs"
Rep.Dina Titus
Nov. 13, 2019
Congressman Cohen Plans to Reinstate the Congressional Collegiate Sports Caucus
Rep.Steve Cohen
Nov. 13, 2019
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick
Nov. 13, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Passes Resolution Removing Ratification Deadline for the ERA
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Mr. Menashi has a troubling record on race, women's equality, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights. He had a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges. His nomination to the federal bench is an insult."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Dreamers Are Americans
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "It's been 223 days since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization. 223 days since the House sent the Senate a bipartisan bill that would better protect women who have endured domestic violence. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell continues to block it. #VAWA"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Dreamers Are Americans
Rep.Darren Soto
Nov. 13, 2019
Rep. Susie Lee Meets with Constituents, Adoptive Family at National Adoption Month Event
Rep.Susie Lee
Nov. 13, 2019
Ahead of Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Rep. Waters Leads House in Affirming the Civil Rights Act of 1866 & its Section 1981
Rep.Maxine Waters
Nov. 13, 2019
National Adoption Month
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 13, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Sorry to miss, but I'm happy to have @BrettFavre in South Dakota to speak at the annual #LawEnforcement banquet. I'm so grateful for the work our law enforcement community does to keep people safe and make South Dakota such a great place to live, work, and raise a family."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2019
Lawmakers Call for Justice for La Saline Massacre in Haiti
Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Dingell Celebrates House Passage of Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep.Debbie Dingell
Nov. 13, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Thousands of women in Illinois depend on @PPFA for quality health care. I'm looking forward to working with @PPFA Acting President & CEO @alexismcgill to adequately fund Planned Parenthood & push back against the Trump Admin's harmful "gag rule.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
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