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April 3, 2020 Durbin Joins AJC To Speak Out Against Chinese & Asian American Discrimination During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Pallone and Doyle Urge FCC to Reaffirm Broadcaster Licenses Won't be Revoked for Airing Protected Speech Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
April 2, 2020 Harris, Duckworth, Hirono to Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Racism Prompted by COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Constitution mandates that every person in America is counted in the decennial census. It is confidential and there is no citizenship question. Please respond to the #2020Census today, and encourage your friends, neighbors, and family to do so as well." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 REAX From Senator Patrick Leahy And Senator Mike Lee On The DOJ OIG Interim FISA Report Sen. Mike Lee, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Andrew Conrad, CEO of Verily Life Sciences - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Google Subsidiary Verily to Protect User Data, Expand Access to COVID-19 Screening Websites Sen. Cory Booker, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on Equal Pay Day Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable." Sen. Ben Luján
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "On #EqualPayDay, we recognize how the gender wage gap shortchanges families across our country. House Dems passed the #PayCheckFairness Act to address this unfair pay gap, & we will continue to fight for #EqualPay for women and their families. https://bit.ly/2R1Nfq1" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "We r learning FBI flubs on Carter Page spying case r just tip of iceberg IG audited 29 other spying applications on Americans+found problems w EVERY ONE OF THEM! Constitutional rights r at stake when FBI fails 2justify use of spying tools Reforms needed 2protect civil liberties" Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "This #EqualPayDay, I'm thinking about the women with jobs on the frontline & in industries currently experiencing massive layoffs who will be severely impacted by #COVID19. This pandemic is yet another reminder of how important it is to end the gender pay gap." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Equal work should mean equal pay, period. We depend on our workers now more than ever before, and we ought to make sure they're paid equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on César Chávez Day Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
March 26, 2020 Statement on Withdrawal from House Resolution 907 Rep. Seth Moulton
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 25, 2020 Clark Condemns Racism in Response to COVID-19, Calls for Unity and Facts Rep. Katherine Clark
March 24, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - ICYMI: Duncan, Colleagues Inquire on Troubling Police State Power Requests Rep. Andy Biggs, ...
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 21, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Selma Marches Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 20, 2020 As the Coronavirus Outbreak Creates Historic Disruptions, Hirono and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to the Ballot Box Sen. Mazie Hirono
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Booker, Jones Press for $1.5 Billion in Immediate Assistance to Minority-Serving Institutions Amidst COVID-19 Fallout Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
March 19, 2020 Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Early Voting and Vote-by-Mail in Response to COVID-19 Sen. Gary Peters, ...
March 18, 2020 Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Wyden Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans Can Still Vote Amidst Coronavirus Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified by reports of discrimination & hate directed toward Chinese & Asian-Americans. Government officials should lead by example & stop using inflammatory & xenophobic language when discussing COVID-19. It's unacceptable and particularly harmful during this moment of crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Bill to Enhance Private Property Rights Signed Into Law Rep. Victoria Spartz
March 17, 2020 Democratic Leaders of Color: Trump's Use of "Chinese Virus" Endangers Lives Rep. Judy Chu, ...
March 16, 2020 Sen. Cramer Statement on the Senate Passing a Short-Term Reauthorization of FISA Sen. Kevin Cramer
March 16, 2020 Letter to Relevant Parties of the Regulations Division of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Senators oppose HUD rule that rolls back efforts to address housing discrimination, segregation Sen. Mike Crapo
March 16, 2020 Senator Murray Statement on the Nominations of Jocelyn Samuels to the EEOC and Lauren McFerran to the NLRB Sen. Patty Murray
March 13, 2020 Letter to John Bel Edwards, Governor of Louisiana - Higgins: Ban on Large Church Gatherings is Unconstitutional Rep. Glen Higgins
March 13, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Court Granting Rehearing in McGahn Case Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 13, 2020 With Unprecedented Disruptions Expected From Coronavirus, Klobuchar and Wyden Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans are Still Able to Vote Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Racism and xenophobia never have a place in our communities. As we respond to this public health crisis, we must remember that we are all in this together. Acts of racism or scapegoating against Asian American communities will always be unacceptable." Sen. Ben Luján
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - House Congressional Tri-Caucus Calls on CDC to Expand Coronavirus Materials for Non-English Speakers Sen. Andy Kim, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Presses USCIS for Answers on Accessibility Policies Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Releases Statement as Senate Adjourns with Patriot Act Powers Set to Expire Sen. Rand Paul
March 11, 2020 Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act Rep. Terri Sewell
March 11, 2020 Congressman Biggs Votes to Protect Americans' Fourth Amendment Rights Rep. Andy Biggs
Date Title Politician
April 3, 2020 Durbin Joins AJC To Speak Out Against Chinese & Asian American Discrimination During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Pallone and Doyle Urge FCC to Reaffirm Broadcaster Licenses Won't be Revoked for Airing Protected Speech Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
April 2, 2020 Harris, Duckworth, Hirono to Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Racism Prompted by COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19 Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Constitution mandates that every person in America is counted in the decennial census. It is confidential and there is no citizenship question. Please respond to the #2020Census today, and encourage your friends, neighbors, and family to do so as well." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 REAX From Senator Patrick Leahy And Senator Mike Lee On The DOJ OIG Interim FISA Report Sen.Mike Lee, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Andrew Conrad, CEO of Verily Life Sciences - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Google Subsidiary Verily to Protect User Data, Expand Access to COVID-19 Screening Websites Sen.Cory Booker, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on Equal Pay Day Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable." Sen.Ben Luján
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "On #EqualPayDay, we recognize how the gender wage gap shortchanges families across our country. House Dems passed the #PayCheckFairness Act to address this unfair pay gap, & we will continue to fight for #EqualPay for women and their families. https://bit.ly/2R1Nfq1" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "We r learning FBI flubs on Carter Page spying case r just tip of iceberg IG audited 29 other spying applications on Americans+found problems w EVERY ONE OF THEM! Constitutional rights r at stake when FBI fails 2justify use of spying tools Reforms needed 2protect civil liberties" Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "This #EqualPayDay, I'm thinking about the women with jobs on the frontline & in industries currently experiencing massive layoffs who will be severely impacted by #COVID19. This pandemic is yet another reminder of how important it is to end the gender pay gap." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Equal work should mean equal pay, period. We depend on our workers now more than ever before, and we ought to make sure they're paid equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Pelosi Statement on César Chávez Day Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Testing and Treatment during the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
March 26, 2020 Statement on Withdrawal from House Resolution 907 Rep.Seth Moulton
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 25, 2020 Clark Condemns Racism in Response to COVID-19, Calls for Unity and Facts Rep.Katherine Clark
March 24, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - ICYMI: Duncan, Colleagues Inquire on Troubling Police State Power Requests Rep.Andy Biggs, ...
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 21, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Selma Marches Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 20, 2020 As the Coronavirus Outbreak Creates Historic Disruptions, Hirono and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to the Ballot Box Sen.Mazie Hirono
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Booker, Jones Press for $1.5 Billion in Immediate Assistance to Minority-Serving Institutions Amidst COVID-19 Fallout Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
March 19, 2020 Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Early Voting and Vote-by-Mail in Response to COVID-19 Sen.Gary Peters, ...
March 18, 2020 Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Wyden Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans Can Still Vote Amidst Coronavirus Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified by reports of discrimination & hate directed toward Chinese & Asian-Americans. Government officials should lead by example & stop using inflammatory & xenophobic language when discussing COVID-19. It's unacceptable and particularly harmful during this moment of crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2020 Bill to Enhance Private Property Rights Signed Into Law Rep.Victoria Spartz
March 17, 2020 Democratic Leaders of Color: Trump's Use of "Chinese Virus" Endangers Lives Rep.Judy Chu, ...
March 16, 2020 Sen. Cramer Statement on the Senate Passing a Short-Term Reauthorization of FISA Sen.Kevin Cramer
March 16, 2020 Letter to Relevant Parties of the Regulations Division of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Senators oppose HUD rule that rolls back efforts to address housing discrimination, segregation Sen.Mike Crapo
March 16, 2020 Senator Murray Statement on the Nominations of Jocelyn Samuels to the EEOC and Lauren McFerran to the NLRB Sen.Patty Murray
March 13, 2020 Letter to John Bel Edwards, Governor of Louisiana - Higgins: Ban on Large Church Gatherings is Unconstitutional Rep.Glen Higgins
March 13, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Court Granting Rehearing in McGahn Case Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 13, 2020 With Unprecedented Disruptions Expected From Coronavirus, Klobuchar and Wyden Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans are Still Able to Vote Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Racism and xenophobia never have a place in our communities. As we respond to this public health crisis, we must remember that we are all in this together. Acts of racism or scapegoating against Asian American communities will always be unacceptable." Sen.Ben Luján
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - House Congressional Tri-Caucus Calls on CDC to Expand Coronavirus Materials for Non-English Speakers Sen.Andy Kim, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Presses USCIS for Answers on Accessibility Policies Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Releases Statement as Senate Adjourns with Patriot Act Powers Set to Expire Sen.Rand Paul
March 11, 2020 Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act Rep.Terri Sewell
March 11, 2020 Congressman Biggs Votes to Protect Americans' Fourth Amendment Rights Rep.Andy Biggs
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