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June 22, 2020 The Justice Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 22, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Impose New Standards, Penalties for Police Abuses Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 22, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Amid nationwide protests for racial justice: Senator McConnell is pushing Cory Wilson--a judge with a hostile record on voting rights--to serve a lifetime appointment on the federal bench. Disgraceful. We need judges who are committed to protecting Americans' voting rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Cotton Urges Attorney General to Bring Charges Against Violent Mobs Sen. Tom Cotton
June 21, 2020 Committee Examines Effects of Systemic Racism in Policing Practices Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
June 21, 2020 Congresswomen Waters & Barragán Ask AG Becerra to Investigate Police Shooting of Andres Guardado in Gard Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
June 20, 2020 Debbie's Blog - Dingell Update: June 20, 2020 Rep. Debbie Dingell
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to be at Springfield's first Black Restaurant Weekend in celebration of #Juneteenth" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "The #PoorPeoplesCampaign is putting a face to the 140 million Americans living in poverty. We will not stop fighting for them. We will not stop fighting to end poverty and systemic racism and injustice in America. Thank you to @UniteThePoor and @RevDrBarber :" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "This #Juneteenth comes during a moment of reckoning in our nation. The American people are taking to the streets in numbers we've rarely seen before to protest systemic racism & injustice. We have an opportunity before us to make real change--let's not waste it." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Senate Passes Boozman-Supported Resolution Honoring Juneteenth Sen. John Boozman
June 19, 2020 Young Statement on Juneteenth Sen. Todd Young
June 19, 2020 Duckworth Celebrates Juneteenth at Chicago Demonstration, Calls for Racial Justice Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 19, 2020 Peters Commemorates 155th Juneteenth Independence Day Sen. Gary Peters
June 19, 2020 Rep. Meeks Introduces Bill Requiring Wall Street Disclosures of Bonds Relating to Police Brutality Rep. Gregory Meeks
June 19, 2020 Norton Thanks Van Hollen, Carper for Introducing Critical D.C. Home-Rule Bills After Occupation of D.C. Streets by Federal Police and Troops Rep. Eleanor Norton
June 19, 2020 Statement from Rep. Pressley on Boston City Council's Budget and Policy Proposals to Address Systemic Racism Rep. Ayanna Pressley
June 19, 2020 Matsui Issues Statement in Honor of Juneteenth Rep. Doris Matsui
June 19, 2020 Rep. Pressley, Senator Warren Formally Introduce Legislation to Hold Police & Correctional Officers Accountable for Denying Medical Care to People in Custody Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 19, 2020 Neal Statement Commemorating Juneteenth Rep. Richard Neal
June 19, 2020 On Juneteenth, Pingree Launches Racial Justice Webpage Rep. Chellie Pingree
June 19, 2020 Sen. Cruz: Juneteenth Is a Celebration of the Belief That "All Men Are Created Equal' Sen. Ted Cruz
June 19, 2020 She was about four feet tall, and as powerful as could be. Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 19, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Commemorates Juneteenth Independence Day Rep. Steven Horsford
June 19, 2020 Blunt Rochester Statement on Juneteenth Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke in Kentucky about Juneteenth and America's continued work to overcome the stain of our original sin. We must keep working to ensure that the timeless principles of our founding continue to triumph over prejudice and injustice." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 19, 2020 Debbie's Blog - Dingell Update: June 19, 2020 Rep. Debbie Dingell
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Rep Lieu Leads Letter Urging DOD to Reverse Transgender Military Ban Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
June 19, 2020 Costa Statement on 155th Anniversary of "Juneteenth" Rep. Jim Costa
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to Pastor Chris Harris for organizing today's Juneteenth "Faith Community-Led Peaceful Demonstration" March in Grant Park. Proud to mark this historic day with my friends of all backgrounds." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Congressman Kim, Local Black Leaders, Highlight Importance of Juneteenth in New Video, Calls for National Holiday Sen. Andy Kim
June 19, 2020 Shaheen Calls for Juneteenth to be Recognized as a National Holiday Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
June 19, 2020 On Juneteenth, King Releases Video Recognizing Need for Reflection, Importance of Action to Address Systemic Racial Injustices Sen. Angus King
June 19, 2020 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Juneteenth Independence Day Sen. Susan Collins
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "African Americans & Latinos have fatality rates from COVID-19 as much as 10x higher compared to white Americans, when age is taken into account. We must do more to address disparities, and I continue to demand demographic data collection." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Durbin Commemorates Juneteenth Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Co-sponsors Legislation to Establish Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
June 19, 2020 Adams Cosponsors Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday Rep. Alma Adams
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth Rep. Veronica Escobar
June 19, 2020 The News Journal - Let's honor Juneteenth by finally taking on systemic racism Sen. Chris Coons, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we commemorate #Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States, we must also recognize that the fight for justice and equality continues. Black Americans still experience racism and oppression, and we must recommit ourselves to fighting for a more just future for all." Sen. Ben Luján
June 19, 2020 Rep. Smith Statement on Juneteenth Rep. Adam Smith
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Juneteenth commemorates the moment some of the last slaves in the nation learned that they were free. But we are still fighting to fulfill the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation. This #Juneteenth, we commit ourselves to acting boldly for justice. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "This #Juneteenth, I'm proud to join the first Faith for Black Lives #JusticeConGAC with the @AllenCathedral . Now is the time to act boldly, to commit ourselves to justice, to bringing real change to police departments nationwide, to confronting racism in every aspect of society." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Klobuchar Statement Commemorating Juneteenth Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is threatening peaceful protestors standing up for justice. Disgusting." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth to commemorate the day that freedom finally reached every corner of America. As a country, we still have more work to do. I'm hopeful we can continue to work toward realizing our founding principles of equality, liberty, & justice for all." Sen. John Thune
June 19, 2020 Womack Supports Introduction of JUSTICE Act Rep. Steve Womack
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Republican bill does nothing on racial profiling or to reform qualified immunity which shields police from accountability for violating Americans' constitutional rights The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment We must act on Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need a strong bill. We need to save Black lives and bring long overdue reforms to institutions that have resisted them. The harsh fact of the matter is, the legislation from Senate Republicans is far too weak and will be ineffective at rooting out this problem." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Rep. Cisneros Meets with NOC Public Safety Task Force to Discuss Police Reform Rep. Gil Cisneros
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Dems' #JusticeInPolicing Act bans no-knock warrants in federal drug cases The Senate GOP bill only requires data on no-knock warrants Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed when she was killed by police who had a no-knock warrant More data alone would not have saved her life" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 At SASC Hearing, Warren Questions Nominee for National Guard Chief on Role of Guard Soldiers at Peaceful Protest in Lafayette Square and How He Will Resist Political Interference Sen. Elizabeth Warren
June 18, 2020 Letter to Addison Davis, Superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools - U.S. Rep. Castor Calls on Hillsborough County Public Schools Leaders to Adhere to the Intent of K-12 Education Aid in CARES Act Rep. Kathy Castor
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Duckworth Demands Additional Materials Related to Low-Flying Military Helicopters Over Peaceful Protestors from Esper Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 18, 2020 On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Calls on Colleagues to Pass Equality Act to Protect LGBTQ Americans from Discrimination Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 18, 2020 Congressman Neguse Adds Authority for State AGs to Police Reform Bill Rep. Joe Neguse
June 18, 2020 Congressional Voting Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Resolution to End Voter Suppression, Protect Integrity of Elections During COVID-19 Rep. Terri Sewell, ...
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Cornyn
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "If we pass an ineffective bill, and the killings continue, and police departments resist change, the wound in our society will not close, it will widen. This is about solving a problem that is taking the lives of Black Americans. The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Buchanan Co-Sponsors "JUSTICE Act" to Reform Police Procedures Rep. Vern Buchanan
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Michael Bennet
June 18, 2020 Hudson Disappointed by Judiciary Committee Debate of Police Reform Rep. Richard Hudson
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats took to the floor today to demand that the Senate pass the #EqualityAct. Senate Republicans objected. But we will not stop fighting. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. And we must make the Equality Act the law of the land." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd's Reforms Included in GOP Police Bill Sen. Ted Budd
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Ron Wyden
June 18, 2020 Gallagher Joins Landmark Effort on Police Reform Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 18, 2020 Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Angus King, ...
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 18, 2020 Sen. Coons: GOP policing bill is an important start that must be strengthened to meet this moment Sen. Chris Coons
June 18, 2020 Ahead of Juneteenth, JEC Vice Chair Beyer--Joined by CBC Chair & First Vice Chair--Re-Releases Two Recent Reports that Shed Light on Racial Disparities at the Root of Coronavirus, Police Misconduct Rep. Joyce Beatty, ...
June 18, 2020 Senator Collins Joins Colleagues in Introducing the JUSTICE Act - a Comprehensive Police Reform Bill Sen. Susan Collins
Date Title Politician
June 22, 2020 The Justice Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 22, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Impose New Standards, Penalties for Police Abuses Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 22, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Amid nationwide protests for racial justice: Senator McConnell is pushing Cory Wilson--a judge with a hostile record on voting rights--to serve a lifetime appointment on the federal bench. Disgraceful. We need judges who are committed to protecting Americans' voting rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Cotton Urges Attorney General to Bring Charges Against Violent Mobs Sen.Tom Cotton
June 21, 2020 Committee Examines Effects of Systemic Racism in Policing Practices Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
June 21, 2020 Congresswomen Waters & Barragán Ask AG Becerra to Investigate Police Shooting of Andres Guardado in Gard Rep.Maxine Waters, ...
June 20, 2020 Debbie's Blog - Dingell Update: June 20, 2020 Rep.Debbie Dingell
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to be at Springfield's first Black Restaurant Weekend in celebration of #Juneteenth" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "The #PoorPeoplesCampaign is putting a face to the 140 million Americans living in poverty. We will not stop fighting for them. We will not stop fighting to end poverty and systemic racism and injustice in America. Thank you to @UniteThePoor and @RevDrBarber :" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "This #Juneteenth comes during a moment of reckoning in our nation. The American people are taking to the streets in numbers we've rarely seen before to protest systemic racism & injustice. We have an opportunity before us to make real change--let's not waste it." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Senate Passes Boozman-Supported Resolution Honoring Juneteenth Sen.John Boozman
June 19, 2020 Young Statement on Juneteenth Sen.Todd Young
June 19, 2020 Duckworth Celebrates Juneteenth at Chicago Demonstration, Calls for Racial Justice Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 19, 2020 Peters Commemorates 155th Juneteenth Independence Day Sen.Gary Peters
June 19, 2020 Rep. Meeks Introduces Bill Requiring Wall Street Disclosures of Bonds Relating to Police Brutality Rep.Gregory Meeks
June 19, 2020 Norton Thanks Van Hollen, Carper for Introducing Critical D.C. Home-Rule Bills After Occupation of D.C. Streets by Federal Police and Troops Rep.Eleanor Norton
June 19, 2020 Statement from Rep. Pressley on Boston City Council's Budget and Policy Proposals to Address Systemic Racism Rep.Ayanna Pressley
June 19, 2020 Matsui Issues Statement in Honor of Juneteenth Rep.Doris Matsui
June 19, 2020 Rep. Pressley, Senator Warren Formally Introduce Legislation to Hold Police & Correctional Officers Accountable for Denying Medical Care to People in Custody Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 19, 2020 Neal Statement Commemorating Juneteenth Rep.Richard Neal
June 19, 2020 On Juneteenth, Pingree Launches Racial Justice Webpage Rep.Chellie Pingree
June 19, 2020 Sen. Cruz: Juneteenth Is a Celebration of the Belief That "All Men Are Created Equal' Sen.Ted Cruz
June 19, 2020 She was about four feet tall, and as powerful as could be. Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 19, 2020 Congressman Steven Horsford Commemorates Juneteenth Independence Day Rep.Steven Horsford
June 19, 2020 Blunt Rochester Statement on Juneteenth Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke in Kentucky about Juneteenth and America's continued work to overcome the stain of our original sin. We must keep working to ensure that the timeless principles of our founding continue to triumph over prejudice and injustice." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 19, 2020 Debbie's Blog - Dingell Update: June 19, 2020 Rep.Debbie Dingell
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Rep Lieu Leads Letter Urging DOD to Reverse Transgender Military Ban Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
June 19, 2020 Costa Statement on 155th Anniversary of "Juneteenth" Rep.Jim Costa
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to Pastor Chris Harris for organizing today's Juneteenth "Faith Community-Led Peaceful Demonstration" March in Grant Park. Proud to mark this historic day with my friends of all backgrounds." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Congressman Kim, Local Black Leaders, Highlight Importance of Juneteenth in New Video, Calls for National Holiday Sen.Andy Kim
June 19, 2020 Shaheen Calls for Juneteenth to be Recognized as a National Holiday Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
June 19, 2020 On Juneteenth, King Releases Video Recognizing Need for Reflection, Importance of Action to Address Systemic Racial Injustices Sen.Angus King
June 19, 2020 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Juneteenth Independence Day Sen.Susan Collins
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "African Americans & Latinos have fatality rates from COVID-19 as much as 10x higher compared to white Americans, when age is taken into account. We must do more to address disparities, and I continue to demand demographic data collection." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Durbin Commemorates Juneteenth Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Co-sponsors Legislation to Establish Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
June 19, 2020 Adams Cosponsors Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday Rep.Alma Adams
June 19, 2020 Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth Rep.Veronica Escobar
June 19, 2020 The News Journal - Let's honor Juneteenth by finally taking on systemic racism Sen.Chris Coons, ...
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we commemorate #Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States, we must also recognize that the fight for justice and equality continues. Black Americans still experience racism and oppression, and we must recommit ourselves to fighting for a more just future for all." Sen.Ben Luján
June 19, 2020 Rep. Smith Statement on Juneteenth Rep.Adam Smith
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Juneteenth commemorates the moment some of the last slaves in the nation learned that they were free. But we are still fighting to fulfill the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation. This #Juneteenth, we commit ourselves to acting boldly for justice. #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "This #Juneteenth, I'm proud to join the first Faith for Black Lives #JusticeConGAC with the @AllenCathedral . Now is the time to act boldly, to commit ourselves to justice, to bringing real change to police departments nationwide, to confronting racism in every aspect of society." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Klobuchar Statement Commemorating Juneteenth Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is threatening peaceful protestors standing up for justice. Disgusting." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth to commemorate the day that freedom finally reached every corner of America. As a country, we still have more work to do. I'm hopeful we can continue to work toward realizing our founding principles of equality, liberty, & justice for all." Sen.John Thune
June 19, 2020 Womack Supports Introduction of JUSTICE Act Rep.Steve Womack
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Republican bill does nothing on racial profiling or to reform qualified immunity which shields police from accountability for violating Americans' constitutional rights The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment We must act on Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need a strong bill. We need to save Black lives and bring long overdue reforms to institutions that have resisted them. The harsh fact of the matter is, the legislation from Senate Republicans is far too weak and will be ineffective at rooting out this problem." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Rep. Cisneros Meets with NOC Public Safety Task Force to Discuss Police Reform Rep.Gil Cisneros
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Dems' #JusticeInPolicing Act bans no-knock warrants in federal drug cases The Senate GOP bill only requires data on no-knock warrants Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed when she was killed by police who had a no-knock warrant More data alone would not have saved her life" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 At SASC Hearing, Warren Questions Nominee for National Guard Chief on Role of Guard Soldiers at Peaceful Protest in Lafayette Square and How He Will Resist Political Interference Sen.Elizabeth Warren
June 18, 2020 Letter to Addison Davis, Superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools - U.S. Rep. Castor Calls on Hillsborough County Public Schools Leaders to Adhere to the Intent of K-12 Education Aid in CARES Act Rep.Kathy Castor
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Duckworth Demands Additional Materials Related to Low-Flying Military Helicopters Over Peaceful Protestors from Esper Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 18, 2020 On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Calls on Colleagues to Pass Equality Act to Protect LGBTQ Americans from Discrimination Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 18, 2020 Congressman Neguse Adds Authority for State AGs to Police Reform Bill Rep.Joe Neguse
June 18, 2020 Congressional Voting Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Resolution to End Voter Suppression, Protect Integrity of Elections During COVID-19 Rep.Terri Sewell, ...
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Cornyn
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "If we pass an ineffective bill, and the killings continue, and police departments resist change, the wound in our society will not close, it will widen. This is about solving a problem that is taking the lives of Black Americans. The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Buchanan Co-Sponsors "JUSTICE Act" to Reform Police Procedures Rep.Vern Buchanan
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Michael Bennet
June 18, 2020 Hudson Disappointed by Judiciary Committee Debate of Police Reform Rep.Richard Hudson
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats took to the floor today to demand that the Senate pass the #EqualityAct. Senate Republicans objected. But we will not stop fighting. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. And we must make the Equality Act the law of the land." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd's Reforms Included in GOP Police Bill Sen.Ted Budd
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Ron Wyden
June 18, 2020 Gallagher Joins Landmark Effort on Police Reform Rep.Pete Stauber, ...
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 18, 2020 Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Angus King, ...
June 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 18, 2020 Sen. Coons: GOP policing bill is an important start that must be strengthened to meet this moment Sen.Chris Coons
June 18, 2020 Ahead of Juneteenth, JEC Vice Chair Beyer--Joined by CBC Chair & First Vice Chair--Re-Releases Two Recent Reports that Shed Light on Racial Disparities at the Root of Coronavirus, Police Misconduct Rep.Joyce Beatty, ...
June 18, 2020 Senator Collins Joins Colleagues in Introducing the JUSTICE Act - a Comprehensive Police Reform Bill Sen.Susan Collins
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