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March 23, 2021 Rep. Pressley in Oversight Hearing: DC Statehood is a Racial Justice Issue Rep. Ayanna Pressley
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "#DCStatehood is an issue of equality & it is one of the most significant civil rights issues of our time. @EleanorNorton has been a champion for giving full representation to District residents for years & I will continue to work with her to make statehood a reality." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2021 On Senate Floor: Klobuchar Calls for Passage of Legislation that Makes Voting Easier, Gets Dark Money Out of Politics, and Strengthens Ethics Rules Sen. Amy Klobuchar
March 23, 2021 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Address Surge of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
March 23, 2021 Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard Sen. John Kennedy
March 23, 2021 Sullivan's Power Act Leads to 75 Pro Bono Legal Summits Reaching 43,000 Americans in 2020 Sen. Dan Sullivan
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "China's campaign against Uyghurs has violated the human rights of millions of innocent people. The multilateral sanctions announced today represent a significant effort by the US & our global partners to exert pressure on Beijing to cease this persecution." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2021 Hoyer Remarks During Press Call in Support of H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admissions Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2021 Hagerty Applauds New U.S., UK, EU, and Canadian Sanctions against China for Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang Sen. Bill Hagerty
March 22, 2021 Casey, Grassley, Leahy, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Older Workers From Discrimination Sen. Lisa Murkowski
March 22, 2021 Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Resolution to Establish a Senate Human Rights Commission Sen. Susan Collins
March 22, 2021 Watson Coleman, Lee, Pressley, Omar, Moore Press for Support from VP Harris on Passage of the CROWN Act in Both Chambers This Congress Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "It's good to see House @OversightDems wasting no time in moving towards #DCStatehood. Today's hearing is an important step towards giving 700,000+ Washingtonians equal representation & the authority to make decisions over local affairs." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2021 Omar, Watson Coleman, Lee, Pressley, Moore Press for Support from VP Harris on Passage of the CROWN Act in Both Chambers This Congress Rep. Ilhan Omar
March 22, 2021 Letter to Mr. Mark Emmert, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - Rice Leads Letter to NCAA Demanding Investigation into Discrepancies Between Women and Men's Basketball Tournaments Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today's hearing by the @OversightDems marks an important moment as we work for #DCStatehood!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Letter to Vice President Kamala Harris - Reps. Pressley, Watson Coleman, Lee, Omar, Moore Seek Support from VP Harris on Passage of CROWN Act in Both Chambers This Congress Rep. Ayanna Pressley
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "#DCStatehood is a civil rights issue. I'm pleased @oversightdems held a hearing this morning on H.R. 51 and I look forward to bringing this legislation to the Floor soon." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the AAPI Rally Against Hate today in NYC. We must speak out every time we see an act of hatred against Asian Americans--or against any American. We must act to #StopAsianHate. Hate against one is hate against all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 4 years of arbitrary detention of UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor. His courageous voice is needed to continue advocating for the rights he is currently denied while detained under troubling conditions. #FreeAhmed" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2021 Torres Stands in Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Violence Rep. Norma Torres
March 19, 2021 Scorched Earth to Mississippi Burning Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Hate Crimes Against Asians Must Stop Rep. Judy Chu
March 19, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans is Un-American Rep. Sylvia Garcia
March 19, 2021 Congressman Cleaver and Public Officials Denounce Hate and Stand in Solidarity with AAPI Communities Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "@LeaderMcConnell seems hellbent on using the archaic filibuster to allow the Senate minority to block any legislation designed to protect voting & civil rights for our country's minority citizens as we continue our pursuit toward fulfillment of "liberty & justice for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "If we allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights, it will be catastrophic for the future of this country and the future of our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Hyde-Smith Joins Resolution Condemning China's Crackdown on Hong Kong Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
March 19, 2021 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Our Homes Our Votes Act Rep. Nikema Williams
March 19, 2021 King Marks Sunshine Week With Legislative Efforts to Get Money Out of Politics Sen. Angus King
March 19, 2021 Congressman Sherman Introduces War Powers Act Enforcement Act Rep. Brad Sherman
March 19, 2021 Congressman Meeks Introduces Bill to Advance Equity through the Legislative Process Rep. Gregory Meeks
March 19, 2021 Hate Crimes Must Stop Rep. Al Green
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian-Americans is on the rise America has not excised the age-old demon of racism And we can't allow this rising tide of bigotry to go unchecked As we mourn with the people of Georgia, we must band together, and we must act to #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Capt. Jay Baker's rhetoric rationalizing the Atlanta shootings suspect's actions was unacceptable His comments undermined the pain of the victims' loved ones, public faith in the investigation, and the fear in the Asian American community amid a rising tide of violence and hate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Congressman Cleaver Votes To Pass Bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "The surge in violence against the #AAPI community is abhorrent and we must take action to #StopAsianHate. I thank @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing today on the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. We must stand together to condemn and combat this bigotry." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2021 Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee Sen. Mike Rounds
March 18, 2021 Chairman Cohen Presides at Hearing on Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans Rep. Steve Cohen
March 18, 2021 Bishop Votes to Remove Time Limit for Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Sanford Bishop
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Crapo Statement at Hearing on Forced Labor Sen. Mike Crapo
March 18, 2021 Congress Must Pass The Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act Rep. Donald Beyer
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of The Federal Bureau of Investigation - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Duckworth Addresses Recent Surge in Discrimination and Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans at House Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Forced Labor Sen. Ron Wyden
March 18, 2021 Bonamici Joins Bipartisan Group of House Members to Introduce Bill Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Date Title Politician
March 23, 2021 Rep. Pressley in Oversight Hearing: DC Statehood is a Racial Justice Issue Rep.Ayanna Pressley
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "#DCStatehood is an issue of equality & it is one of the most significant civil rights issues of our time. @EleanorNorton has been a champion for giving full representation to District residents for years & I will continue to work with her to make statehood a reality." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2021 On Senate Floor: Klobuchar Calls for Passage of Legislation that Makes Voting Easier, Gets Dark Money Out of Politics, and Strengthens Ethics Rules Sen.Amy Klobuchar
March 23, 2021 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Address Surge of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
March 23, 2021 Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard Sen.John Kennedy
March 23, 2021 Sullivan's Power Act Leads to 75 Pro Bono Legal Summits Reaching 43,000 Americans in 2020 Sen.Dan Sullivan
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "China's campaign against Uyghurs has violated the human rights of millions of innocent people. The multilateral sanctions announced today represent a significant effort by the US & our global partners to exert pressure on Beijing to cease this persecution." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2021 Hoyer Remarks During Press Call in Support of H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admissions Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2021 Hagerty Applauds New U.S., UK, EU, and Canadian Sanctions against China for Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang Sen.Bill Hagerty
March 22, 2021 Casey, Grassley, Leahy, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Older Workers From Discrimination Sen.Lisa Murkowski
March 22, 2021 Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Resolution to Establish a Senate Human Rights Commission Sen.Susan Collins
March 22, 2021 Watson Coleman, Lee, Pressley, Omar, Moore Press for Support from VP Harris on Passage of the CROWN Act in Both Chambers This Congress Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "It's good to see House @OversightDems wasting no time in moving towards #DCStatehood. Today's hearing is an important step towards giving 700,000+ Washingtonians equal representation & the authority to make decisions over local affairs." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2021 Omar, Watson Coleman, Lee, Pressley, Moore Press for Support from VP Harris on Passage of the CROWN Act in Both Chambers This Congress Rep.Ilhan Omar
March 22, 2021 Letter to Mr. Mark Emmert, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - Rice Leads Letter to NCAA Demanding Investigation into Discrepancies Between Women and Men's Basketball Tournaments Rep.Debbie Dingell, ...
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today's hearing by the @OversightDems marks an important moment as we work for #DCStatehood!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 22, 2021 Letter to Vice President Kamala Harris - Reps. Pressley, Watson Coleman, Lee, Omar, Moore Seek Support from VP Harris on Passage of CROWN Act in Both Chambers This Congress Rep.Ayanna Pressley
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "#DCStatehood is a civil rights issue. I'm pleased @oversightdems held a hearing this morning on H.R. 51 and I look forward to bringing this legislation to the Floor soon." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the AAPI Rally Against Hate today in NYC. We must speak out every time we see an act of hatred against Asian Americans--or against any American. We must act to #StopAsianHate. Hate against one is hate against all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 4 years of arbitrary detention of UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor. His courageous voice is needed to continue advocating for the rights he is currently denied while detained under troubling conditions. #FreeAhmed" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2021 Torres Stands in Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Violence Rep.Norma Torres
March 19, 2021 Scorched Earth to Mississippi Burning Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Hate Crimes Against Asians Must Stop Rep.Judy Chu
March 19, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans is Un-American Rep.Sylvia Garcia
March 19, 2021 Congressman Cleaver and Public Officials Denounce Hate and Stand in Solidarity with AAPI Communities Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "@LeaderMcConnell seems hellbent on using the archaic filibuster to allow the Senate minority to block any legislation designed to protect voting & civil rights for our country's minority citizens as we continue our pursuit toward fulfillment of "liberty & justice for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "If we allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights, it will be catastrophic for the future of this country and the future of our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Hyde-Smith Joins Resolution Condemning China's Crackdown on Hong Kong Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
March 19, 2021 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Our Homes Our Votes Act Rep.Nikema Williams
March 19, 2021 King Marks Sunshine Week With Legislative Efforts to Get Money Out of Politics Sen.Angus King
March 19, 2021 Congressman Sherman Introduces War Powers Act Enforcement Act Rep.Brad Sherman
March 19, 2021 Congressman Meeks Introduces Bill to Advance Equity through the Legislative Process Rep.Gregory Meeks
March 19, 2021 Hate Crimes Must Stop Rep.Al Green
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian-Americans is on the rise America has not excised the age-old demon of racism And we can't allow this rising tide of bigotry to go unchecked As we mourn with the people of Georgia, we must band together, and we must act to #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Capt. Jay Baker's rhetoric rationalizing the Atlanta shootings suspect's actions was unacceptable His comments undermined the pain of the victims' loved ones, public faith in the investigation, and the fear in the Asian American community amid a rising tide of violence and hate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Congressman Cleaver Votes To Pass Bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "The surge in violence against the #AAPI community is abhorrent and we must take action to #StopAsianHate. I thank @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing today on the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. We must stand together to condemn and combat this bigotry." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2021 Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee Sen.Mike Rounds
March 18, 2021 Chairman Cohen Presides at Hearing on Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans Rep.Steve Cohen
March 18, 2021 Bishop Votes to Remove Time Limit for Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Sanford Bishop
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Crapo Statement at Hearing on Forced Labor Sen.Mike Crapo
March 18, 2021 Congress Must Pass The Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act Rep.Donald Beyer
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of The Federal Bureau of Investigation - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Duckworth Addresses Recent Surge in Discrimination and Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans at House Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Forced Labor Sen.Ron Wyden
March 18, 2021 Bonamici Joins Bipartisan Group of House Members to Introduce Bill Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
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