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June 23, 2020 Norton to Introduce Legislation Removing Andrew Jackson Statue from Lafayette Park Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 23, 2020 Gardner and Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday Sen. John Cornyn, ...
June 23, 2020 Pingree Announces $464,312 in CARES Funds to Retain Jobs With Maine Cultural Organizations Rep. Chellie Pingree
June 23, 2020 Norton to Introduce Legislation Removing Emancipation Statue from Lincoln Park Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 23, 2020 Protests Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "If the far left cannot distinguish between Confederate generals and Washington, Jefferson, and Grant, they have completely exited the real world. We are so proud of the imperfect American heroes who built the most perfect union the world has ever seen." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Norton Achieves Public-Private Partnership to Restore Historic Golf Courses in D.C. Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Corey W. Pack, President of the Talbot County Council - Van Hollen Urges Talbot County Council to Remove Talbot Boys Monument in Its Entirety Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 22, 2020 Reps. Bera and Yoho Introduce Resolution Commemorating 70th Anniversary of Korean War and Strong U.S.-South Korea Alliance Rep. Ami Bera
June 22, 2020 Norton Tells Washington Football Team Owner, Dan Snyder, Changing Racist Team Name is Past Due Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "Even though we have been unable to see my dad for over three months, I am grateful this Father's Day for his faithful model of integrity, decency and humility. As a centenarian, his life remains a shining example that character still matters. Happy Father's Day dad!" Sen. John Thune
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "Happy #FathersDay to all the dads out there in New York and across the country!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "Thinking of my dad today. Happy Father's Day to all the dads in Kentucky and across our great country." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "From my grandson Noah and me, Happy #FathersDay!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to be at Springfield's first Black Restaurant Weekend in celebration of #Juneteenth" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Letter to the California High-Speed Rail Authority - Lofgren Provides High-Speed Rail Realignment Preferences for San Jose-to-Merced Section Rep. Zoe Lofgren
June 19, 2020 Wilson Statement on the 155th Juneteenth Celebration Rep. Frederica Wilson
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth to commemorate the day that freedom finally reached every corner of America. As a country, we still have more work to do. I'm hopeful we can continue to work toward realizing our founding principles of equality, liberty, & justice for all." Sen. John Thune
June 19, 2020 Costa Statement on 155th Anniversary of "Juneteenth" Rep. Jim Costa
June 19, 2020 Durbin Commemorates Juneteenth Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Juneteenth commemorates the moment some of the last slaves in the nation learned that they were free. But we are still fighting to fulfill the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation. This #Juneteenth, we commit ourselves to acting boldly for justice. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the 155th Juneteenth Celebration Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to Pastor Chris Harris for organizing today's Juneteenth "Faith Community-Led Peaceful Demonstration" March in Grant Park. Proud to mark this historic day with my friends of all backgrounds." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Young Statement on Juneteenth Sen. Todd Young
June 19, 2020 Neal Statement Commemorating Juneteenth Rep. Richard Neal
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Congressman John Curtis, and Senator Chris Coons Issue Statement in Commemoration of World Refugee Day Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
June 19, 2020 Senate Passes Boozman-Supported Resolution Honoring Juneteenth Sen. John Boozman
June 19, 2020 Duckworth Celebrates Juneteenth at Chicago Demonstration, Calls for Racial Justice Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 19, 2020 Sen. Cruz: Juneteenth Is a Celebration of the Belief That "All Men Are Created Equal' Sen. Ted Cruz
June 19, 2020 Blunt Rochester Statement on Juneteenth Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
June 19, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "I join in commemorating #Juneteenth while reflecting on the enduring and painful legacies of slavery and segregation. Emancipation will not be finished until African Americans are granted security promised by our Declaration of Independence. https://bit.ly/3dbfx9O" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke in Kentucky about Juneteenth and America's continued work to overcome the stain of our original sin. We must keep working to ensure that the timeless principles of our founding continue to triumph over prejudice and injustice." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 19, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Commemorates Juneteenth Independence Day Rep. Steven Horsford
June 19, 2020 Matsui Issues Statement in Honor of Juneteenth Rep. Doris Matsui
June 19, 2020 Statement Recognizing Juneteenth Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth today, we must remember that it was a lack of communication that gave rise to this holiday. Going forward, we must remember to communicate with one another as we fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2020 Shaheen Calls for Juneteenth to be Recognized as a National Holiday Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
June 19, 2020 Rep. Maxine Waters' Juneteenth Message: "Everything is Going to be Alright" Rep. Maxine Waters
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "#Juneteenth stands as a beautiful celebration of freedom for African Americans. 155 years after the start of this proud tradition, it carries even greater weight, as people nationwide unite to demand justice for Black Americans killed by racial injustice & police brutality." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 19, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Juneteenth Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @SenBooker to demand we remove Confederate statues from the Capitol. We need to dismantle institutional racism piece by piece, brick by brick, statue by statue, starting with the people's house--the nation's Capitol. But Senate Republicans objected." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Rep. Titus Announces Support for Making Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Rep. Dina Titus
June 18, 2020 Rosen, Lankford Statement Applauding Argentina and Serbia for Adopting IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism Sen. Jacky Rosen
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Ahead of tomorrow's #Juneteenth observances, the portraits of four previous Speakers who served in the Confederacy have been removed from the walls of the U.S. Capitol under the supervision of House Clerk Cheryl Johnson." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 18, 2020 Congressman Cohen Supports Making Juneteenth a National Holiday Rep. Steve Cohen
June 17, 2020 Senate Passes Public Lands Legislation That Will Bring More Federal Dollars To Hawai"i Sen. Brian Schatz
June 17, 2020 Hill Helps Secure Funding to Preserve Bigelow Rosenwald School Rep. James Hill
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman, and the Hon. Kay Granger, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member - Neguse, DeGette, Perlmutter and Crow Call For COVID-19 Relief Funding for Local Museums and Historic Preservation Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Date Title Politician
June 23, 2020 Norton to Introduce Legislation Removing Andrew Jackson Statue from Lafayette Park Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 23, 2020 Gardner and Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday Sen.John Cornyn, ...
June 23, 2020 Pingree Announces $464,312 in CARES Funds to Retain Jobs With Maine Cultural Organizations Rep.Chellie Pingree
June 23, 2020 Norton to Introduce Legislation Removing Emancipation Statue from Lincoln Park Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 23, 2020 Protests Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "If the far left cannot distinguish between Confederate generals and Washington, Jefferson, and Grant, they have completely exited the real world. We are so proud of the imperfect American heroes who built the most perfect union the world has ever seen." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 23, 2020 Norton Achieves Public-Private Partnership to Restore Historic Golf Courses in D.C. Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Corey W. Pack, President of the Talbot County Council - Van Hollen Urges Talbot County Council to Remove Talbot Boys Monument in Its Entirety Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 22, 2020 Reps. Bera and Yoho Introduce Resolution Commemorating 70th Anniversary of Korean War and Strong U.S.-South Korea Alliance Rep.Ami Bera
June 22, 2020 Norton Tells Washington Football Team Owner, Dan Snyder, Changing Racist Team Name is Past Due Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "Even though we have been unable to see my dad for over three months, I am grateful this Father's Day for his faithful model of integrity, decency and humility. As a centenarian, his life remains a shining example that character still matters. Happy Father's Day dad!" Sen.John Thune
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "Happy #FathersDay to all the dads out there in New York and across the country!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "Thinking of my dad today. Happy Father's Day to all the dads in Kentucky and across our great country." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 21, 2020 Tweet - "From my grandson Noah and me, Happy #FathersDay!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to be at Springfield's first Black Restaurant Weekend in celebration of #Juneteenth" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Letter to the California High-Speed Rail Authority - Lofgren Provides High-Speed Rail Realignment Preferences for San Jose-to-Merced Section Rep.Zoe Lofgren
June 19, 2020 Wilson Statement on the 155th Juneteenth Celebration Rep.Frederica Wilson
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth to commemorate the day that freedom finally reached every corner of America. As a country, we still have more work to do. I'm hopeful we can continue to work toward realizing our founding principles of equality, liberty, & justice for all." Sen.John Thune
June 19, 2020 Costa Statement on 155th Anniversary of "Juneteenth" Rep.Jim Costa
June 19, 2020 Durbin Commemorates Juneteenth Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Juneteenth commemorates the moment some of the last slaves in the nation learned that they were free. But we are still fighting to fulfill the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation. This #Juneteenth, we commit ourselves to acting boldly for justice. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the 155th Juneteenth Celebration Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to Pastor Chris Harris for organizing today's Juneteenth "Faith Community-Led Peaceful Demonstration" March in Grant Park. Proud to mark this historic day with my friends of all backgrounds." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Young Statement on Juneteenth Sen.Todd Young
June 19, 2020 Neal Statement Commemorating Juneteenth Rep.Richard Neal
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Congressman John Curtis, and Senator Chris Coons Issue Statement in Commemoration of World Refugee Day Rep.Sylvia Garcia, ...
June 19, 2020 Senate Passes Boozman-Supported Resolution Honoring Juneteenth Sen.John Boozman
June 19, 2020 Duckworth Celebrates Juneteenth at Chicago Demonstration, Calls for Racial Justice Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 19, 2020 Sen. Cruz: Juneteenth Is a Celebration of the Belief That "All Men Are Created Equal' Sen.Ted Cruz
June 19, 2020 Blunt Rochester Statement on Juneteenth Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
June 19, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "I join in commemorating #Juneteenth while reflecting on the enduring and painful legacies of slavery and segregation. Emancipation will not be finished until African Americans are granted security promised by our Declaration of Independence. https://bit.ly/3dbfx9O" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke in Kentucky about Juneteenth and America's continued work to overcome the stain of our original sin. We must keep working to ensure that the timeless principles of our founding continue to triumph over prejudice and injustice." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 19, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Commemorates Juneteenth Independence Day Rep.Steven Horsford
June 19, 2020 Matsui Issues Statement in Honor of Juneteenth Rep.Doris Matsui
June 19, 2020 Statement Recognizing Juneteenth Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #Juneteenth today, we must remember that it was a lack of communication that gave rise to this holiday. Going forward, we must remember to communicate with one another as we fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2020 Shaheen Calls for Juneteenth to be Recognized as a National Holiday Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
June 19, 2020 Rep. Maxine Waters' Juneteenth Message: "Everything is Going to be Alright" Rep.Maxine Waters
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "#Juneteenth stands as a beautiful celebration of freedom for African Americans. 155 years after the start of this proud tradition, it carries even greater weight, as people nationwide unite to demand justice for Black Americans killed by racial injustice & police brutality." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 19, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Juneteenth Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @SenBooker to demand we remove Confederate statues from the Capitol. We need to dismantle institutional racism piece by piece, brick by brick, statue by statue, starting with the people's house--the nation's Capitol. But Senate Republicans objected." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Rep. Titus Announces Support for Making Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Rep.Dina Titus
June 18, 2020 Rosen, Lankford Statement Applauding Argentina and Serbia for Adopting IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism Sen.Jacky Rosen
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Ahead of tomorrow's #Juneteenth observances, the portraits of four previous Speakers who served in the Confederacy have been removed from the walls of the U.S. Capitol under the supervision of House Clerk Cheryl Johnson." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 18, 2020 Congressman Cohen Supports Making Juneteenth a National Holiday Rep.Steve Cohen
June 17, 2020 Senate Passes Public Lands Legislation That Will Bring More Federal Dollars To Hawai"i Sen.Brian Schatz
June 17, 2020 Hill Helps Secure Funding to Preserve Bigelow Rosenwald School Rep.James Hill
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman, and the Hon. Kay Granger, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member - Neguse, DeGette, Perlmutter and Crow Call For COVID-19 Relief Funding for Local Museums and Historic Preservation Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
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