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June 17, 2020 Senate Passes Public Lands Legislation That Will Bring More Federal Dollars To Hawai"i Sen. Brian Schatz
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, ...
June 16, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter From Birmingham Jail Sen. Ted Cruz
June 16, 2020 Rosen Files Amendment to Great American Outdoors Act to Protect Designation of Gold Butte, Basin and Range as National Monuments Sen. Jacky Rosen
June 15, 2020 Congressman Barr Announces Federal Grant for Breaking the Bronze Ceiling Monument Project Rep. Andy Barr
June 15, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Booker, Lee to Re-Introduce Bicameral Bill to Remove Confederate Statues from Capitol Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2020 Stefanik Statement Opposing Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan's Decision to Remove Philip Schuyler Statue; Stefanik Touts Strong Local Bipartisan Support to Welcome Philip Schuyler to Schuylerville Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #LovingDay, which marks the day that SCOTUS struck down bans on interracial marriage. Today, as we continue our work to eliminate racism and injustice, let us too remember the power of love and compassion that we need to meet this moment." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years ago, a gunman entered Pulse nightclub and took the lives of 49 innocent people. The victims of that shooting and their families deserve more than just thoughts and prayers, they deserve action. The House has acted. Now the Senate must act as well. #PulseRemembranceDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2020 Booker, Lee Re-Introduce Bicameral Bill to Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol Sen. Cory Booker, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years after the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub, I join in remembering the 49 victims, honoring the survivors & thanking the first responders on the scene that day. As we remember this tragedy during #PrideMonth let us continue to work to stamp out hate & #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Four years ago, 49 beautiful souls were lost & 53 injured in a shocking act of hatred at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub. Today, we recommit ourselves to honoring their memory & call on the Senate to finally vote on House-passed #EndGunViolence legislation." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 12, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Four Years Since Orlando's Pulse Nightclub Shooting Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 12, 2020 Congressman Carson Introduces Legislation to Honor Victims of COVID-19 Rep. André Carson
June 11, 2020 Lee, Thompson Reintroduce Bill to Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
June 11, 2020 TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued Sen. Josh Hawley
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "It says everything you need to know about President Trump's values that he can't even do the lightest of lifts to honor Harriet Tubman. He's refusing to put her portrait on the $20 bill, but he's continuing to honor Confederate generals who fought to preserve slavery." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Schumer, Warren, Reed, Colleagues to Call on President Trump to Support Bipartisan Proposal in Annual Defense Bill to Rename All Bases and Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy and Anyone Who Served in the Confederacy Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 During National Movement to Denounce Racism and Racial Injustices, Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dwight Evans Reiterate Their Call to Ban Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Rep. Dwight Evans
June 11, 2020 Introduction of the Covid-19 Memorial Quilt Act of 2020 Rep. André Carson
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Unacceptable that--over 155 years after the Civil War--military bases still bear names of traitorous Confederate officers who fought for slavery I'm standing with @SenWarren , @SenJackReed , & @SenateDems to support the bipartisan provision in the annual defense bill to rename them" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 Lofgren Statement On Confederate Statues In The Capitol Rep. Zoe Lofgren
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "The statues which fill the halls of Congress should reflect our highest ideals as Americans. Today, I am once again calling for the removal from the U.S. Capitol of the 11 statues representing Confederate soldiers and officials. These statues pay homage to hate, not heritage." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 10, 2020 Duckworth: "Depicable" for Trump to Threaten Troops' Pay to Honor Confederate Traitors' "Legacies" Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2020 Pelosi Statement on 57th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 9, 2020 Kustoff Announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition Winners Rep. David Kustoff
June 9, 2020 Congressman Dunn Announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition Winner Rep. Neal Dunn
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 8, 2020 Letter to General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and Admiral Michael Gilday , Chief of Naval Operations - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Joins Bipartisan Call to Support Live Entertainment Venues During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Air Force - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Army - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Taking a moment of thanks today for all our veterans, especially those who changed the world 76 years ago on D-Day. We have our freedoms today because of your courage. #DDay2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "#DDay was a turning point -- a moment in history when America faced a challenge that seemed insurmountable -- yet we triumphed. Americans always face adversity with strength. We saw it then, and we're seeing it again today." Sen. John Thune
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember those on #DDay 76 years ago who stormed the beaches of Normandy, and those who gave all to fight for freedom and democracy and democratic rights. We owe these heroes a debt we can never repay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor all those who bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy 76 years ago on #DDay. Those sacrifices made in order to protect our freedoms will never be forgotten." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "76 years after Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, we remain in awe of their heroism. Today and every day, we give thanks for their courage and the commitment of all freedom-loving people who contributed to their victory." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 5, 2020 Sulliva, Schatz & King Introduce Visit America Act Sen. Angus King, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "101 yrs ago today, the Senate voted to adopt the 19th Amendment. Though this was an important milestone, it took decades more for women of color to gain access to the ballot box & we still have work to do to ensure that all Americans can fulfill their fundamental right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 McCaul on 31st Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Rep. Michael McCaul
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Thirty-one years ago, brave Chinese people flooded Tiananmen Square because they hoped a more modern and prosperous China would also become more free. What they got was a massacre of hundreds if not thousands and a society that still cannot even speak about it 31 years later." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "For 31 years, the courageous students, workers and citizens who defied an oppressive Chinese regime in #Tiananmen Square have lived in the memory of all freedom-loving people. May their example move us to ensure that America truly lives up to its ideals." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 4, 2020 Rep. Webster Announces Congressional Art Competition Winners Rep. Daniel Webster
June 4, 2020 Senator Markey Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Crackdown Sen. Ed Markey
June 4, 2020 Chairman Schiff Statement on Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre Sen. Adam Schiff
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "31 years ago, students, workers, citizens stood up for freedom in Tiananmen Square against the repressive Chinese Communist Party As peaceful protestors across America stand up to end injustice, these students' example should remind us of how America can stand up for our ideals" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "As we mark 31 years since Tiananmen Square massacre, we do so with the painful recognition that little has changed. China remains unfree, its people unable to express themselves without fear of reprisal, its leaders embracing brute force to stifle hope." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
June 17, 2020 Senate Passes Public Lands Legislation That Will Bring More Federal Dollars To Hawai"i Sen.Brian Schatz
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, ...
June 16, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter From Birmingham Jail Sen.Ted Cruz
June 16, 2020 Rosen Files Amendment to Great American Outdoors Act to Protect Designation of Gold Butte, Basin and Range as National Monuments Sen.Jacky Rosen
June 15, 2020 Congressman Barr Announces Federal Grant for Breaking the Bronze Ceiling Monument Project Rep.Andy Barr
June 15, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Booker, Lee to Re-Introduce Bicameral Bill to Remove Confederate Statues from Capitol Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2020 Stefanik Statement Opposing Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan's Decision to Remove Philip Schuyler Statue; Stefanik Touts Strong Local Bipartisan Support to Welcome Philip Schuyler to Schuylerville Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #LovingDay, which marks the day that SCOTUS struck down bans on interracial marriage. Today, as we continue our work to eliminate racism and injustice, let us too remember the power of love and compassion that we need to meet this moment." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years ago, a gunman entered Pulse nightclub and took the lives of 49 innocent people. The victims of that shooting and their families deserve more than just thoughts and prayers, they deserve action. The House has acted. Now the Senate must act as well. #PulseRemembranceDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 12, 2020 Booker, Lee Re-Introduce Bicameral Bill to Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol Sen.Cory Booker, ...
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years after the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub, I join in remembering the 49 victims, honoring the survivors & thanking the first responders on the scene that day. As we remember this tragedy during #PrideMonth let us continue to work to stamp out hate & #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Four years ago, 49 beautiful souls were lost & 53 injured in a shocking act of hatred at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub. Today, we recommit ourselves to honoring their memory & call on the Senate to finally vote on House-passed #EndGunViolence legislation." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 12, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Four Years Since Orlando's Pulse Nightclub Shooting Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 12, 2020 Congressman Carson Introduces Legislation to Honor Victims of COVID-19 Rep.André Carson
June 11, 2020 Lee, Thompson Reintroduce Bill to Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
June 11, 2020 TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued Sen.Josh Hawley
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "It says everything you need to know about President Trump's values that he can't even do the lightest of lifts to honor Harriet Tubman. He's refusing to put her portrait on the $20 bill, but he's continuing to honor Confederate generals who fought to preserve slavery." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Schumer, Warren, Reed, Colleagues to Call on President Trump to Support Bipartisan Proposal in Annual Defense Bill to Rename All Bases and Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy and Anyone Who Served in the Confederacy Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 During National Movement to Denounce Racism and Racial Injustices, Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dwight Evans Reiterate Their Call to Ban Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Rep.Dwight Evans
June 11, 2020 Introduction of the Covid-19 Memorial Quilt Act of 2020 Rep.André Carson
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Unacceptable that--over 155 years after the Civil War--military bases still bear names of traitorous Confederate officers who fought for slavery I'm standing with @SenWarren , @SenJackReed , & @SenateDems to support the bipartisan provision in the annual defense bill to rename them" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 Lofgren Statement On Confederate Statues In The Capitol Rep.Zoe Lofgren
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "The statues which fill the halls of Congress should reflect our highest ideals as Americans. Today, I am once again calling for the removal from the U.S. Capitol of the 11 statues representing Confederate soldiers and officials. These statues pay homage to hate, not heritage." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 10, 2020 Duckworth: "Depicable" for Trump to Threaten Troops' Pay to Honor Confederate Traitors' "Legacies" Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2020 Pelosi Statement on 57th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 9, 2020 Kustoff Announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition Winners Rep.David Kustoff
June 9, 2020 Congressman Dunn Announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition Winner Rep.Neal Dunn
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 8, 2020 Letter to General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy, and Admiral Michael Gilday , Chief of Naval Operations - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Joins Bipartisan Call to Support Live Entertainment Venues During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Air Force - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Army - Senator Duckworth Calls on Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to Ban the Display of the Confederate Battle Flag Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Taking a moment of thanks today for all our veterans, especially those who changed the world 76 years ago on D-Day. We have our freedoms today because of your courage. #DDay2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "#DDay was a turning point -- a moment in history when America faced a challenge that seemed insurmountable -- yet we triumphed. Americans always face adversity with strength. We saw it then, and we're seeing it again today." Sen.John Thune
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember those on #DDay 76 years ago who stormed the beaches of Normandy, and those who gave all to fight for freedom and democracy and democratic rights. We owe these heroes a debt we can never repay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor all those who bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy 76 years ago on #DDay. Those sacrifices made in order to protect our freedoms will never be forgotten." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2020 Tweet - "76 years after Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, we remain in awe of their heroism. Today and every day, we give thanks for their courage and the commitment of all freedom-loving people who contributed to their victory." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 5, 2020 Sulliva, Schatz & King Introduce Visit America Act Sen.Angus King, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "101 yrs ago today, the Senate voted to adopt the 19th Amendment. Though this was an important milestone, it took decades more for women of color to gain access to the ballot box & we still have work to do to ensure that all Americans can fulfill their fundamental right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020 McCaul on 31st Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Rep.Michael McCaul
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Thirty-one years ago, brave Chinese people flooded Tiananmen Square because they hoped a more modern and prosperous China would also become more free. What they got was a massacre of hundreds if not thousands and a society that still cannot even speak about it 31 years later." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "For 31 years, the courageous students, workers and citizens who defied an oppressive Chinese regime in #Tiananmen Square have lived in the memory of all freedom-loving people. May their example move us to ensure that America truly lives up to its ideals." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 4, 2020 Rep. Webster Announces Congressional Art Competition Winners Rep.Daniel Webster
June 4, 2020 Senator Markey Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Crackdown Sen.Ed Markey
June 4, 2020 Chairman Schiff Statement on Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre Sen.Adam Schiff
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "31 years ago, students, workers, citizens stood up for freedom in Tiananmen Square against the repressive Chinese Communist Party As peaceful protestors across America stand up to end injustice, these students' example should remind us of how America can stand up for our ideals" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "As we mark 31 years since Tiananmen Square massacre, we do so with the painful recognition that little has changed. China remains unfree, its people unable to express themselves without fear of reprisal, its leaders embracing brute force to stifle hope." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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