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Jan. 3, 2022 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners Rep. Byron Donalds, ...
Jan. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting the right to vote is one of the most important things Congress can and must do. This is about ensuring our democracy stays a democracy--and the Senate should use every tool available to get it done." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 31, 2021 Tweet - "To protect our democracy, there's nothing more important than making sure every American can exercise their right to vote." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 31, 2021 Kennedy Joins More Than 180 Lawmakers to File Amicus Brief Opposing Biden Vaccine Mandate Sen. John Kennedy
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Far-right state legislators across the country are passing laws that make it harder for people--and in particular people of color--to vote. This is an attack on the very foundation of our democracy. We need to pass strong federal voting rights legislation." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "They used to blame losses on wild claims about voting illegally. Now they're trying to stop citizens from voting legally. This Senate will vote on protecting voting rights, the most fundamental liberty we have as citizens." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Wisconsin Republicans are attacking a fair and legal election and want to make it harder to vote. The time to pass the #FreedomToVoteAct and protect voting rights is NOW." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Archbishop Desmond Tutu will always be remembered for his unfailing dedication to justice and equality in the face of persecution and hatred." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a towering figure for human rights, Black empowerment, & peace on Earth. I join with so many others worldwide in paying tribute to his memory & in being thankful for the extraordinary gift that was his life." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Archbishop Tutu helped end apartheid in South Africa by reminding us, "if you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor." We remember this hero as we continue the work for equality and justice". Sen. Bernie Sanders
Dec. 23, 2021 Tweet - "If we have to change the Senate rules to pass strong federal voting rights legislation, then let's do it. Nothing is more important than protecting the right to have a voice in our democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 23, 2021 Schrader, Bonamici Lead Push to Modernize Grand Ronde and Siletz Tribes' Hunting and Fishing Agreements Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 23, 2021 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Introduces Resolution Honoring Fight Against Slavery in the Americas Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 22, 2021 Luján Statement on Decision to Dissolve Land Grants Committee Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 22, 2021 Tweet - "I'm standing in solidarity with Wisconsin's Cameroonian diaspora. #CameroonTPS" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Senate rules should not get in the way of protecting the foundation of our democracy--the right to vote. Period." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs' Statement On the Sentencing of Egyptian Human Rights Defenders Rep. Donald Beyer
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "We're witnessing nothing less than an assault on democracy. We need to get voting rights done." Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 21, 2021 Espaillat Bill Implemented by Biden Administration to Now Require ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras While on Duty Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 20, 2021 Webster & Signs Amicus Brief in Support of Navy Service Members Seeking Religious Accommodations for the Department of Defense's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Rep. Daniel Webster
Dec. 18, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate can pass voting rights legislation. Or risk the death of our democracy. There is no middle ground." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 18, 2021 Tweet - "In the words of Bob Dole: "No first-class democracy can treat people like second-class citizens."" Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Growing up, civil rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune was one of my mother's greatest heroes." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Will be joining @DavidWestin on @BloombergTV shortly to discuss the latest on voting rights, #VAWA reauthorization, and #BuildBackBetter. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Folks: if we made an exception to the filibuster for the debt ceiling, then why can't we do the same for voting rights legislation?" Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 17, 2021 Watch: Rep. Wild Urges Congress to Address the Rise of Islamophobia Worldwide Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Dr. Rand Paul Releases Report on the Economic Cost of Vaccine Mandates in Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul
Dec. 17, 2021 Kennedy, Warnock Introduce Bill Honoring Freedom Riders Sen. John Kennedy, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Thune, McClain Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Toddlers From Federal Mandates Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Folks, let me put it plainly: the restrictions on voting rights and the efforts to put elections into the hands of partisan operatives are outright attacks on American democracy. We must act on voting rights legislation now." Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 16, 2021 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Backs Bill to Ensure Only American Citizens Can Vote in Elections Rep. Claudia Tenney
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Parag Agrawal, CEO Twitter - End Conservative Censorship Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW REACTS TO GOVERNOR MURPHY'S 8-STEP PLAN TO DIMINISH SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS Rep. Jeff Van Drew
Dec. 16, 2021 Chairman Menendez Leads SFRC Dems In Introducing the Department of State Inclusivity Act Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Article I Section 4 of the Constitution empowers Congress to make or alter rules for federal elections at any time. I believe this provision was designed to help us in times like these. In times when we're seeing an assault on elections." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "The freedom to vote is fundamental to all of our freedoms. That is why this bill is called the Freedom to Vote Act." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislatures are passing the most egregious restrictions on voting rights we've seen since segregation. We are working to respond to these attacks by passing legislation to protect the right to vote. The fight to protect voting rights is far from over in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Voting is how Americans control their government and hold elected officials accountable. So for anyone watching this at home, you want to hold people accountable? Make sure you have the right to vote." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Plans Regarding Federal Executions by Lethal Injection Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks for all the birthday wishes! Frankly, the only gift I want is for the Senate to pass voting rights legislation before the end of the year. Let's get it done." Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 15, 2021 Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Pingree, House Pass Bill to Combat Global Rise of Islamophobia Rep. Chellie Pingree
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "My friend @SenatorWarnock is correct -- our democracy is in danger and we absolutely must act to save it. I support changing the rules around the filibuster for voting rights legislation to get it done." Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 15, 2021 Norton Introduces Resolution Calling on Congress to Condemn Voter Suppression Laws Enacted by the States Rep. Eleanor Norton
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Wyden, Schiff, Meeks and Maloney Lead House and Senate Democrats in Callng for Magnitsky Act Sanctions Against Companies That Enable Human Rights Abuses Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Stefanik Pushes for a House Vote to Nullify Vaccine Mandate Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Happy Bill of Rights Day! Today commemorates the ratification of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The Bill of Rights secured our fundamental freedoms that we must continue to protect." Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 14, 2021 Webster & Graves Introduce Bill to Ban Vaccine Passports for Travel Rep. Daniel Webster, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 House of Representatives Passes Schakowsky/Omar Bill, Combating International Islamophobia Act Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 3, 2022 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners Rep.Byron Donalds, ...
Jan. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting the right to vote is one of the most important things Congress can and must do. This is about ensuring our democracy stays a democracy--and the Senate should use every tool available to get it done." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 31, 2021 Tweet - "To protect our democracy, there's nothing more important than making sure every American can exercise their right to vote." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 31, 2021 Kennedy Joins More Than 180 Lawmakers to File Amicus Brief Opposing Biden Vaccine Mandate Sen.John Kennedy
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Far-right state legislators across the country are passing laws that make it harder for people--and in particular people of color--to vote. This is an attack on the very foundation of our democracy. We need to pass strong federal voting rights legislation." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "They used to blame losses on wild claims about voting illegally. Now they're trying to stop citizens from voting legally. This Senate will vote on protecting voting rights, the most fundamental liberty we have as citizens." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Wisconsin Republicans are attacking a fair and legal election and want to make it harder to vote. The time to pass the #FreedomToVoteAct and protect voting rights is NOW." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Archbishop Desmond Tutu will always be remembered for his unfailing dedication to justice and equality in the face of persecution and hatred." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a towering figure for human rights, Black empowerment, & peace on Earth. I join with so many others worldwide in paying tribute to his memory & in being thankful for the extraordinary gift that was his life." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Archbishop Tutu helped end apartheid in South Africa by reminding us, "if you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor." We remember this hero as we continue the work for equality and justice". Sen.Bernie Sanders
Dec. 23, 2021 Tweet - "If we have to change the Senate rules to pass strong federal voting rights legislation, then let's do it. Nothing is more important than protecting the right to have a voice in our democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 23, 2021 Schrader, Bonamici Lead Push to Modernize Grand Ronde and Siletz Tribes' Hunting and Fishing Agreements Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 23, 2021 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Introduces Resolution Honoring Fight Against Slavery in the Americas Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 22, 2021 Luján Statement on Decision to Dissolve Land Grants Committee Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 22, 2021 Tweet - "I'm standing in solidarity with Wisconsin's Cameroonian diaspora. #CameroonTPS" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Senate rules should not get in the way of protecting the foundation of our democracy--the right to vote. Period." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs' Statement On the Sentencing of Egyptian Human Rights Defenders Rep.Donald Beyer
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "We're witnessing nothing less than an assault on democracy. We need to get voting rights done." Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 21, 2021 Espaillat Bill Implemented by Biden Administration to Now Require ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras While on Duty Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 20, 2021 Webster & Signs Amicus Brief in Support of Navy Service Members Seeking Religious Accommodations for the Department of Defense's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Rep.Daniel Webster
Dec. 18, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate can pass voting rights legislation. Or risk the death of our democracy. There is no middle ground." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 18, 2021 Tweet - "In the words of Bob Dole: "No first-class democracy can treat people like second-class citizens."" Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Growing up, civil rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune was one of my mother's greatest heroes." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Will be joining @DavidWestin on @BloombergTV shortly to discuss the latest on voting rights, #VAWA reauthorization, and #BuildBackBetter. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Folks: if we made an exception to the filibuster for the debt ceiling, then why can't we do the same for voting rights legislation?" Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 17, 2021 Watch: Rep. Wild Urges Congress to Address the Rise of Islamophobia Worldwide Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Dr. Rand Paul Releases Report on the Economic Cost of Vaccine Mandates in Kentucky Sen.Rand Paul
Dec. 17, 2021 Kennedy, Warnock Introduce Bill Honoring Freedom Riders Sen.John Kennedy, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Thune, McClain Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Toddlers From Federal Mandates Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Folks, let me put it plainly: the restrictions on voting rights and the efforts to put elections into the hands of partisan operatives are outright attacks on American democracy. We must act on voting rights legislation now." Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 16, 2021 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Backs Bill to Ensure Only American Citizens Can Vote in Elections Rep.Claudia Tenney
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Parag Agrawal, CEO Twitter - End Conservative Censorship Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW REACTS TO GOVERNOR MURPHY'S 8-STEP PLAN TO DIMINISH SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS Rep.Jeff Van Drew
Dec. 16, 2021 Chairman Menendez Leads SFRC Dems In Introducing the Department of State Inclusivity Act Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Article I Section 4 of the Constitution empowers Congress to make or alter rules for federal elections at any time. I believe this provision was designed to help us in times like these. In times when we're seeing an assault on elections." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "The freedom to vote is fundamental to all of our freedoms. That is why this bill is called the Freedom to Vote Act." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislatures are passing the most egregious restrictions on voting rights we've seen since segregation. We are working to respond to these attacks by passing legislation to protect the right to vote. The fight to protect voting rights is far from over in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Voting is how Americans control their government and hold elected officials accountable. So for anyone watching this at home, you want to hold people accountable? Make sure you have the right to vote." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Plans Regarding Federal Executions by Lethal Injection Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks for all the birthday wishes! Frankly, the only gift I want is for the Senate to pass voting rights legislation before the end of the year. Let's get it done." Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 15, 2021 Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Pingree, House Pass Bill to Combat Global Rise of Islamophobia Rep.Chellie Pingree
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "My friend @SenatorWarnock is correct -- our democracy is in danger and we absolutely must act to save it. I support changing the rules around the filibuster for voting rights legislation to get it done." Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 15, 2021 Norton Introduces Resolution Calling on Congress to Condemn Voter Suppression Laws Enacted by the States Rep.Eleanor Norton
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Wyden, Schiff, Meeks and Maloney Lead House and Senate Democrats in Callng for Magnitsky Act Sanctions Against Companies That Enable Human Rights Abuses Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Stefanik Pushes for a House Vote to Nullify Vaccine Mandate Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Happy Bill of Rights Day! Today commemorates the ratification of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The Bill of Rights secured our fundamental freedoms that we must continue to protect." Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 14, 2021 Webster & Graves Introduce Bill to Ban Vaccine Passports for Travel Rep.Daniel Webster, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 House of Representatives Passes Schakowsky/Omar Bill, Combating International Islamophobia Act Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
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