| July 26, 2020
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Tweet - "For 30 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act has stood as a landmark civil rights victory. In the face of the Trump Admin's attacks on the ADA, Democrats remain committed to defending & expanding its protections. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/72620"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 26, 2020
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Medium - Hoyer on Thirty Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act: Let Us Resolve to Protect and Expand Protections For Americans with Disabilities and Ensure Full Equality and Inclusion
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law that has helped build a more inclusive America. I was proud to be the lead House sponsor of the ADA. As we celebrate #ADA30, here's a look at the difference the law has made."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama - Representatives Cohen and Sewell and the Entire Alabama Congressional Delegation Ask Governor Ivey to Rename Highway for the Late John Lewis
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Rep. Robert Aderholt, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Reed Denounces Trump's Attempt to Keep Military Bases Named After Pro-Slavery Confederates Who Fought Against the U.S.
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| July 24, 2020
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Scott Applauds House Passage Of Appropriations Package
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "On this day in 1998, two Capitol police officers, Detective John Gibson & Officer Jacob Chestnut, were fatally shot while on duty. To this day, we mourn their great sacrifice and continue to remember their heroic service to our country. My thoughts are with their families today."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "It's unacceptable--over 155yrs after the Civil War--bases still bear names of traitorous Confederate officers who fought for slavery & white supremacy I proudly stood with @SenWarren @SenJackReed @SenateDems to pass bipartisan provision to rename them"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "30 years after the ADA, many people w/ disabilities live in segregated, institutional settings, which have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. We must commit to increasing home & community-based services and supports so community living can be a reality for all. #ADA30"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 24, 2020
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NEWSLETTER: Removing Confederate Statues, Reminders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to Colleague - Dear Colleague to All Members on Arrangements for Congressman John Lewis to Lie in State
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Opening night may be a little bit different this year, but I could not be more excited to have @Cubs baseball back at Wrigley. Let's go Cubs!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - After personal intervention, Schumer announces Toronto Blue Jays choose Buffalo as their home for the 2020 MLB season
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm from Brooklyn. I'm a Yankees fan, but now I hope the Blue Jays beat the Red Sox just a little bit more than before."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "We've made much progress building a more inclusive and more equal America since the #ADA was signed into law. As the House sponsor of the law, I'm proud to join @JimLangevin to introduce a resolution to celebrate #ADA30 & recognize the work to be done."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "PLAY BALL! In Buffalo, USA. Welcome to WNY, Toronto Blue Jays. We know you will enjoy your stay. Baseball in Buffalo will be a boon for Buffalo, its rabid sports fans, MLB, and the Blue Jays franchise."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 23, 2020
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Rep. Sewell Honors Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| July 23, 2020
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Reps. Kind, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Protect Independent Music and Entertainment Venues Through COVID-19
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Rep. Mike Kelly, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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House Considering Amendments to Support Dairy Farms During COVID-19, Boost Oversight of Veterans Homes, Invest in Veterans' Health Care, Combat Toxic Algae in NJ Lakes, Protect Kids from Vaping, Invest in Holocaust History Education
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| July 23, 2020
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021
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Rep. Dina Titus
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| July 23, 2020
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Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| July 23, 2020
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To Honor Civil Rights Icon, King Joins Group to Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Angus King
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Few have done more to bring the United States closer to that more perfect union than our dear friend, Rep. John Lewis. As he lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda next week, I hope all Americans will take time to reflect on how we can each honor his legacy."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - As the Toronto Blue Jays decide their home for the 2020 MLB season, Schumer, in letter & personal call to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, pitches Buffalo's Sahlen field to host the team for the 2020 season
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 23, 2020
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Stop the Cancel Culture Train
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Rep. Randy Weber
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| July 23, 2020
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Welles Declaration Anniversary
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| July 22, 2020
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Curtis on Removal of Capitol Statues: Little Better than Mob Rule
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Sen. John Curtis
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| July 22, 2020
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Broward Congress Members' Joint Statement on Clerk of Court's Insensitive Social Media Post
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Rep. Frederica Wilson, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Votes to Remove Confederate Statues and Bust of Roger B. Taney, Supreme Court Chief Justice in Dred Scott Decision
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| July 22, 2020
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Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| July 22, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Votes to Remove Confederate Statues and Bust of Roger B. Taney, Supreme Court Chief Justice in Dred Scott Decision
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| July 22, 2020
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Lofgren Statement On Passage Of Legislation To Remove Symbols Of Slavery From The Capitol
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Rep. Zoe Lofgren
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| July 22, 2020
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Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 22, 2020
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Rep. Roy on voting no on HR 7573
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Rep. Chip Roy
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| July 22, 2020
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Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
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| July 22, 2020
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Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 22, 2020
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Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
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Rep. Jim McGovern
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| July 22, 2020
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Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
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Rep. Buddy Carter
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| July 22, 2020
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Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "God blessed each of us with giving to John Lewis health for eight decades. He used that health and strength, mind and body to serve his God, his faith, his country, and his people. He was the most Christ-like person I have ever met, and he represented the best of humanity."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 22, 2020
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Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
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Rep. Doris Matsui
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| July 22, 2020
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Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| July 22, 2020
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Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| July 22, 2020
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Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
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Rep. Haley Stevens
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| July 22, 2020
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Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
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Rep. Zoe Lofgren
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| July 22, 2020
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Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
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Rep. Bennie Thompson
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| July 22, 2020
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Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 22, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin on House Passage of Bill to Replace Roger Taney Bust at Old Supreme Court with Thurgood Marshall
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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House votes to Remove Statues Honoring Defenders of Racism, Slavery and Segregation from U.S. Capitol
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| July 22, 2020
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Blackburn: NBA's Move to Abandon Xinjiang Presence Should Motivate U.S. Corporations to Cut Communist China Ties
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
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| July 22, 2020
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Cornyn, Klobuchar Introduce Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues During Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Wicker Statement on the Passing of Charles Evers
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| July 22, 2020
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Grothman Statement on Confederate Statue Bill
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Rep. Glenn Grothman
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| July 21, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Applauds Inclusion of his Priorities in the National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| July 21, 2020
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Norcross Commends House Passage of NDAA that Supports Our Servicemembers, Provides a Strong National Defense
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Rep. Donald Norcross
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| July 21, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Women's Suffrage Resolution
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Hats off to Washington @Nationals for inviting Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw out the first pitch Thursday night. A friend for many years, Dr. Fauci is in fact one of our most honored medical leaders."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I spoke of my dear friend John Lewis. He was one of the most Christ-like figures I've ever met, and I miss him dearly. There is no greater way to remember his life than to strengthen voting rights in his honor."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 21, 2020
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Beatty Celebrates Dodd-Frank's Ten-Year Anniversary
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Rep. Joyce Beatty
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| July 20, 2020
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Amata Cosponsors Resolution Honoring Women's Suffrage Centennial
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| July 20, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Amata's Statement On The Life Of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| July 20, 2020
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Cortez Masto Supports Legislation to Aid Nevada's Libraries During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Contrary to what the President seems to believe, symbols of hate have no place on our nation's military installations. This is a good--and long overdue--decision by the Pentagon."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "On every step of his journey, John Lewis brought all of us and this country he loved with him. On Friday, his march on earth came to an end and he rests in peace and in the bosom of God. He was our inspiration, our guide, our friend. There is a hole in the heart of America."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "This Colombian Independence Day, I'm thinking about this picture from last year's parade in Queens Because even if we can't march together today, I'm celebrating the strength of Colombian Americans I can't wait to march together again next year, God willing ¡Que viva Colombia!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "John was both a minister & a living example, who demonstrated what it means to follow the moral compass directed by one's faith. My favorite Old Testament scripture is Micah 6:8, "do justly, be merciful and walk humbly." It must have been John's as well."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "John Lewis bled and nearly died fighting for Americans' right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished. I join @RepTerriSewell and my colleagues in urging Senate passage of #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of The Smithsonian - Senator Hawley Requests Smithsonian Explain Controversial "Talking About Race" Initiative
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Sen. Josh Hawley
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| July 20, 2020
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Beatty Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Icon Congressman John Lewis
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Rep. Joyce Beatty
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "The @SenateGOP must join the House in passing H.R. 4 to #RestoreTheVRA protections which Rep. John Lewis spent so much of his life fighting to secure & protect."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 20, 2020
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USA Today - Rep. James E. Clyburn: John Lewis made his life a sermon. Honor him with moral deeds.
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "It is an honor to join @chipublib for #LiveFromTheLibrary. Make sure you join me tomorrow, July 21 at 10 AM CT for a reading of the Peruvian folktale Moon Rope by Lois Ehlert."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 20, 2020
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Sen. Rick Scott Blasts IOC's Shameful Disregard for Human Rights in China
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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