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Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we mark #BlackWomensEqualPayDay -- the day in 2020 when Black women's pay finally catches up with white men's for 2019. We all must do our part every single day to shrink this gap. The House passed the #PaycheckFairness Act over a year ago. What's your excuse, @senategop ?" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Talbot County Council Decision on Talbot Boys Statue Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 11, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Sheila Jackson Lee and Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 9, 2020 Foxx Issues Statement On H.R. 4920 Rep. Virginia Foxx
Aug. 7, 2020 Warner & Kaine Cosponsor Legislation to Block Federal Paramilitary Occupations in American Cities Sen. Mark Warner
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "American women fought hard to win the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment 100 years ago this month. Thankful for @RepLawrence 's leadership in the fight to ensure women nationwide are able to cast their votes in this year's elections." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 7, 2020 Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 6, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on The 55 Th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 6, 2020 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses Sen. Tom Cotton
Aug. 6, 2020 Menendez Introduces Bill to Ensure that Critical Information about Federal Resources are Equally Accessible to All Communities Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Rep. Cleaver Calls for Investigation Into Allegations of Misconduct at The Office of The Comptroller of The Currency Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Aug. 6, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to Mr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Sen. Rick Scott Requests Meeting with IOC President Bach on Moving 2022 Olympic Games Out of Communist China Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 6, 2020 Klobuchar Statement on 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Signed Into Law Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 6, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate 55 years of the Voting Rights Act, our work to ensure access to the ballot isn't over. Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act and we must give states the resources they need to #ProtectOurVote amid the COVID-19 crisis. #VRA55" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Bennet, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis urged us to use our right to vote as the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have in this democratic society. Today, we continue to celebrate his life & the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Let's keep making #GoodTrouble & protect voting rights for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 6, 2020 Lofgren Statement On The 55th Anniversary Of The Voting Rights Act Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago today, the #VotingRightsAct was signed into law -- an important step in fighting racial discrimination at the polls. Today, @HouseDemocrats are continuing to fight #ForThePeople and ensure every American's voice is heard in our elections." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 6, 2020 CNN - Sen. Durbin: Amend the Constitution to protect voting rights Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 55 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law But we are still fighting to ensure all Americans have equal access to the ballot box It is past time for the Senate to vote to restore the Voting Rights Act AND provide funding to ensure safe and fair elections" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As we mark the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, House Dems will never stop fighting to restore the law's protections & expand access to the ballot box. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2C2weaS" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 VIDEO: Young: Importance of Free Speech for Hoosiers Sen. Todd Young
Aug. 5, 2020 Van Hollen, Harris, Menendez, Booker Introduce Legislation to Increase Diversity on CARES Oversight Commission Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Blackburn, Alexander, Bernhardt Celebrate Designation of Nashville's Hermitage Hotel as a National Historic Landmark Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Waters, Warren and Gillibrand Introduce Legislation Requiring the Fed to Close Racial Employment and Wage Gaps Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Americans with Disabilities Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Velázquez Demands FCC Probe of Racist Puerto Rico TV Program Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 4, 2020 Hern introduces Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act Rep. Kevin Hern
Aug. 4, 2020 Bonamici Speaks Out Against Federal Abuse of Power at Portland Protests during Oversight Subcommittee Discussion with Oregonians Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Merkley Highlights Abuses of Peaceful Protesters by Federal Forces in Portland at Senate Hearing Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 4, 2020 Merkley, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Put Strict Limits on Corporate Use of Facial Recognition Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, the Hon. Letitia James, New York Attorney General, Audrey Strauss, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the Hon. Anthony Scarpino, Westchester County District Attorney - Senator Markey Calls on Attorney General William Barr, New York State Officials to Reopen Investigation of Murder of DJ Henry Sen. Ed Markey
Date Title Politician
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we mark #BlackWomensEqualPayDay -- the day in 2020 when Black women's pay finally catches up with white men's for 2019. We all must do our part every single day to shrink this gap. The House passed the #PaycheckFairness Act over a year ago. What's your excuse, @senategop ?" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Talbot County Council Decision on Talbot Boys Statue Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 11, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Sheila Jackson Lee and Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 9, 2020 Foxx Issues Statement On H.R. 4920 Rep.Virginia Foxx
Aug. 7, 2020 Warner & Kaine Cosponsor Legislation to Block Federal Paramilitary Occupations in American Cities Sen.Mark Warner
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "American women fought hard to win the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment 100 years ago this month. Thankful for @RepLawrence 's leadership in the fight to ensure women nationwide are able to cast their votes in this year's elections." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 7, 2020 Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 6, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on The 55 Th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 6, 2020 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses Sen.Tom Cotton
Aug. 6, 2020 Menendez Introduces Bill to Ensure that Critical Information about Federal Resources are Equally Accessible to All Communities Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Rep. Cleaver Calls for Investigation Into Allegations of Misconduct at The Office of The Comptroller of The Currency Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
Aug. 6, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to Mr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Sen. Rick Scott Requests Meeting with IOC President Bach on Moving 2022 Olympic Games Out of Communist China Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 6, 2020 Klobuchar Statement on 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Signed Into Law Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 6, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate 55 years of the Voting Rights Act, our work to ensure access to the ballot isn't over. Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act and we must give states the resources they need to #ProtectOurVote amid the COVID-19 crisis. #VRA55" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Bennet, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis urged us to use our right to vote as the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have in this democratic society. Today, we continue to celebrate his life & the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Let's keep making #GoodTrouble & protect voting rights for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2020 Pelosi Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 6, 2020 Lofgren Statement On The 55th Anniversary Of The Voting Rights Act Rep.Zoe Lofgren
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago today, the #VotingRightsAct was signed into law -- an important step in fighting racial discrimination at the polls. Today, @HouseDemocrats are continuing to fight #ForThePeople and ensure every American's voice is heard in our elections." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 6, 2020 CNN - Sen. Durbin: Amend the Constitution to protect voting rights Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 55 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law But we are still fighting to ensure all Americans have equal access to the ballot box It is past time for the Senate to vote to restore the Voting Rights Act AND provide funding to ensure safe and fair elections" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As we mark the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, House Dems will never stop fighting to restore the law's protections & expand access to the ballot box. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2C2weaS" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 VIDEO: Young: Importance of Free Speech for Hoosiers Sen.Todd Young
Aug. 5, 2020 Van Hollen, Harris, Menendez, Booker Introduce Legislation to Increase Diversity on CARES Oversight Commission Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Blackburn, Alexander, Bernhardt Celebrate Designation of Nashville's Hermitage Hotel as a National Historic Landmark Sen.Marsha Blackburn, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Waters, Warren and Gillibrand Introduce Legislation Requiring the Fed to Close Racial Employment and Wage Gaps Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Americans with Disabilities Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Velázquez Demands FCC Probe of Racist Puerto Rico TV Program Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 4, 2020 Hern introduces Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act Rep.Kevin Hern
Aug. 4, 2020 Bonamici Speaks Out Against Federal Abuse of Power at Portland Protests during Oversight Subcommittee Discussion with Oregonians Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Merkley Highlights Abuses of Peaceful Protesters by Federal Forces in Portland at Senate Hearing Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 4, 2020 Merkley, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Put Strict Limits on Corporate Use of Facial Recognition Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, the Hon. Letitia James, New York Attorney General, Audrey Strauss, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the Hon. Anthony Scarpino, Westchester County District Attorney - Senator Markey Calls on Attorney General William Barr, New York State Officials to Reopen Investigation of Murder of DJ Henry Sen.Ed Markey
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