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March 1, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Women's History Month Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 1, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 Congressman Cohen Introduces Bill to Protect Civil Rights Monuments from Vandalism Rep. Steve Cohen
Feb. 28, 2020 Underwood Unveils New Economic Agenda to Strengthen Support for Women Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020 Hoyer Discusses the Emmett Till Antilynching Act with Joe Madison on SiriusXM Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 Rep. Sewell Leads House Introduction of Alabama Black Belt Heritage Act Rep. Terri Sewell, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses about Efforts to Reduce Recidivism Rep. Steve Cohen
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhillon, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Murray, Warren Demand Answers On Staffing Cuts at Civil Rights Agency Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Marcus, Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights for the U.S. Dept. of Education - Warren, Booker, Harris Press Education Dept.'s Office of Civil Rights on Crisis Facing Student Loan Borrowers of Color Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's long past time for lynching to be a federal crime. I was glad to see the House pass @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till Antilynching Act yesterday to address this horrifying gap in our laws." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Rep. Sewell Praises House Passage of Federal Antilynching Legislation Rep. Terri Sewell
Feb. 26, 2020 Congressman Cohen Votes for Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act Rep. Steve Cohen
Feb. 26, 2020 Larson Votes for Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. John Larson
Feb. 26, 2020 Congressman Neguse Passes Colorado-Inspired Legislation Out of the U.S House to Install the First Outdoor Monument Honoring the Women's Suffrage Movement in Washington D.C Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Turner Supports Passage of Anti-Lynching Bill Rep. Mike Turner
Feb. 26, 2020 Senator Markey Statement on Clearview Data Breach Sen. Ed Markey
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This year's #BlackHistoryMonth theme is African Americans and the Vote. At the 39th Annual #BHM Breakfast in #MD05, we discussed the progress we have made thanks to the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, but much remains to be done to protect voting rights today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "House passed legislation today to make lynching a federal crime. Anti-lynching legislation first introduced in 1918. It has taken more than 100 years to get to this point. But justice delayed is not justice denied. This one is for Emmett Till " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Constance Baker Motley was a key legal strategist in the Civil Rights Movement The 1st African American woman elected to NY's State Senate and 1st to serve as a federal judge Her work to desegregate institutions continues to inspire #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Don Bacon
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Bennie Thompson
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Steve Cohen
Feb. 25, 2020 Release: Rep. Khanna Introduces Legislation to Add a Third Gender onto U.S. Passports Rep. Ro Khanna
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now! Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester abolitionist & author Austin Steward was a successful grocery business owner. He was chosen by community members to give a speech celebrating slave emancipation in New York. He was also VP at the 1st Black National Convention. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020 The Connection Newspapers - Opinion: Commentary: Equal Rights For Women Rep. Donald Beyer
Feb. 21, 2020 Congressman Cohen Addresses Anti-Semitism at Helsinki Commission Meeting in Vienna Rep. Steve Cohen
Feb. 21, 2020 Cassidy, Kennedy Introduce Legislation Dedicating Mansfield Post Office for Civil Rights Icon, Dr. C.O. Simpkins Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "To my friend and our hero: Happy Birthday, @RepJohnLewis . You are an inspiration to us all to keep fighting side-by-side every day for the civil rights of all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Bacon Condemns 'blacklist' Targeting Israeli Communities Rep. Don Bacon
Feb. 20, 2020 Harris, Booker Applaud House For Announcing Vote on Anti-Lynching Legislation Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Playing for the Brooklyn Eagles, New York Rens, and more, Clarence "Fats' Jenkins became a sports legend He was one of the greatest outfielders in the era of segregated baseball & an inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Born on Long Island, Jupiter Hammon was the first published African American poet in North America. As a religious poet and preacher, he criticized slavery through his poems. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate his poetry and leadership." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Voter disenfranchisement is an injustice that weakens our democracy. It's why I'm fighting to pass the Native American Voting Rights Act to eliminate systemic barriers and expand voting access so all communities can be heard." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Julian Johnson, Government Relations Representative for the United States Postal Service - Durbin To USPS: Investigate Reports Of Discrimination At Cesar Chavez Post Office In Pilsen Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I am concerned by reports of discriminatory treatment of non-English speaking customers at the Cesar Chavez Post Office in Pilsen. Like many neighborhoods in Chicago, Pilsen is a diverse, multi-cultural community & it is important that the Cesar Chavez Post Office reflects that." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2020 Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Religious freedoms under attack -- US can promote and protect liberty globally Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 17, 2020 Hoyer Delivers Remarks at 39th Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "From serving as a librarian in Brooklyn to serving in Congress, Major Owens devoted his life to service and building a better New York for all. He was a friend, trailblazer, civil rights activist, and pillar of the New York community. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If Beale Street Could Talk, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, so many more all authored by Harlem native James Baldwin One of the most thought-provoking voices of the Civil Rights Movement, Baldwin is an American icon #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020 McCollum statement commemorating 2020 Black History Month Rep. Betty McCollum
Feb. 14, 2020 Rep. Waters: Women are One Step Closer in the Fight to Ratify the ER Rep. Maxine Waters
Date Title Politician
March 1, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Women's History Month Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 1, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 Congressman Cohen Introduces Bill to Protect Civil Rights Monuments from Vandalism Rep.Steve Cohen
Feb. 28, 2020 Underwood Unveils New Economic Agenda to Strengthen Support for Women Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 28, 2020 Hoyer Discusses the Emmett Till Antilynching Act with Joe Madison on SiriusXM Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 Rep. Sewell Leads House Introduction of Alabama Black Belt Heritage Act Rep.Terri Sewell, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses about Efforts to Reduce Recidivism Rep.Steve Cohen
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhillon, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Murray, Warren Demand Answers On Staffing Cuts at Civil Rights Agency Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Marcus, Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights for the U.S. Dept. of Education - Warren, Booker, Harris Press Education Dept.'s Office of Civil Rights on Crisis Facing Student Loan Borrowers of Color Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's long past time for lynching to be a federal crime. I was glad to see the House pass @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till Antilynching Act yesterday to address this horrifying gap in our laws." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2020 Rep. Sewell Praises House Passage of Federal Antilynching Legislation Rep.Terri Sewell
Feb. 26, 2020 Congressman Cohen Votes for Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act Rep.Steve Cohen
Feb. 26, 2020 Larson Votes for Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.John Larson
Feb. 26, 2020 Congressman Neguse Passes Colorado-Inspired Legislation Out of the U.S House to Install the First Outdoor Monument Honoring the Women's Suffrage Movement in Washington D.C Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Turner Supports Passage of Anti-Lynching Bill Rep.Mike Turner
Feb. 26, 2020 Senator Markey Statement on Clearview Data Breach Sen.Ed Markey
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This year's #BlackHistoryMonth theme is African Americans and the Vote. At the 39th Annual #BHM Breakfast in #MD05, we discussed the progress we have made thanks to the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, but much remains to be done to protect voting rights today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "House passed legislation today to make lynching a federal crime. Anti-lynching legislation first introduced in 1918. It has taken more than 100 years to get to this point. But justice delayed is not justice denied. This one is for Emmett Till " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Constance Baker Motley was a key legal strategist in the Civil Rights Movement The 1st African American woman elected to NY's State Senate and 1st to serve as a federal judge Her work to desegregate institutions continues to inspire #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Don Bacon
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Bennie Thompson
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Steve Cohen
Feb. 25, 2020 Release: Rep. Khanna Introduces Legislation to Add a Third Gender onto U.S. Passports Rep.Ro Khanna
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now! Rep.Lori Trahan, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester abolitionist & author Austin Steward was a successful grocery business owner. He was chosen by community members to give a speech celebrating slave emancipation in New York. He was also VP at the 1st Black National Convention. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020 The Connection Newspapers - Opinion: Commentary: Equal Rights For Women Rep.Donald Beyer
Feb. 21, 2020 Congressman Cohen Addresses Anti-Semitism at Helsinki Commission Meeting in Vienna Rep.Steve Cohen
Feb. 21, 2020 Cassidy, Kennedy Introduce Legislation Dedicating Mansfield Post Office for Civil Rights Icon, Dr. C.O. Simpkins Sen.Bill Cassidy, ...
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "To my friend and our hero: Happy Birthday, @RepJohnLewis . You are an inspiration to us all to keep fighting side-by-side every day for the civil rights of all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Bacon Condemns 'blacklist' Targeting Israeli Communities Rep.Don Bacon
Feb. 20, 2020 Harris, Booker Applaud House For Announcing Vote on Anti-Lynching Legislation Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Playing for the Brooklyn Eagles, New York Rens, and more, Clarence "Fats' Jenkins became a sports legend He was one of the greatest outfielders in the era of segregated baseball & an inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Born on Long Island, Jupiter Hammon was the first published African American poet in North America. As a religious poet and preacher, he criticized slavery through his poems. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate his poetry and leadership." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Voter disenfranchisement is an injustice that weakens our democracy. It's why I'm fighting to pass the Native American Voting Rights Act to eliminate systemic barriers and expand voting access so all communities can be heard." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Julian Johnson, Government Relations Representative for the United States Postal Service - Durbin To USPS: Investigate Reports Of Discrimination At Cesar Chavez Post Office In Pilsen Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I am concerned by reports of discriminatory treatment of non-English speaking customers at the Cesar Chavez Post Office in Pilsen. Like many neighborhoods in Chicago, Pilsen is a diverse, multi-cultural community & it is important that the Cesar Chavez Post Office reflects that." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2020 Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Religious freedoms under attack -- US can promote and protect liberty globally Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 17, 2020 Hoyer Delivers Remarks at 39th Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "From serving as a librarian in Brooklyn to serving in Congress, Major Owens devoted his life to service and building a better New York for all. He was a friend, trailblazer, civil rights activist, and pillar of the New York community. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If Beale Street Could Talk, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, so many more all authored by Harlem native James Baldwin One of the most thought-provoking voices of the Civil Rights Movement, Baldwin is an American icon #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020 McCollum statement commemorating 2020 Black History Month Rep.Betty McCollum
Feb. 14, 2020 Rep. Waters: Women are One Step Closer in the Fight to Ratify the ER Rep.Maxine Waters
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