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July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate GOP You cant say you support essential workers, then refuse to give them hazard pay You cant say you want to fix racial injustice, then throw millions of Americans of color out of their homes & slash unemployment benefits amid a pandemic We must act on the HEROES Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for @SenJeffMerkley 's legislation to stop the Trump administration's despicable actions in Portland and prevent similar abuses in other cities. He just took to the Senate floor with @SenateDems to demand a vote. But Senate GOP blocked it. This is wrong!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders Call for Senate Action on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Four Weeks After House Passage Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 22, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on Bill Removing Statues of Roger Taney and Confederate Generals From U.S. Capitol Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 22, 2020 Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We will NOT stop working for and demanding action on policing reform in the Senate. I'm proud to stand at the children's rally marching for justice in Mount Vernon, New York. Because #BlackLivesMatter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Nadler, Smith, Thompson Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Action in Portland Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Call for IG Investigation Into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Murphy and I introduced a bill in June to require federal officers to ID themselves. We need to pass it now so this president or any future president can't TRAMPLE Americans' rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Leadership (or the lack thereof) Matters. Just ask the people of Florida who are being overrun by #COVID19. VOTE. Like your life depends on it. Your quality of life absolutely depends on it." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Bring the #JusticeInPolicing Act to the Senate floor immediately. Enough is enough. It passed the House more than 2 months ago." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, New York banned race discrimination based on natural hair or hairstyles. Now we need to pass @SenBooker 's CROWN Act to take action at the federal level and ban this discrimination across America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Helsinki Commissioners Gwen Moore, Alcee Hastings, Emanuel Cleaver, and Marc Veasey Lead Call for Comprehensive Action to Address anti-Black Racism Abroad Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 3, 2020 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "Our Armed Forces would be better served if President Trump spent more time reading his daily briefing and less time planning military parades and defending relics of the Confederacy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Micheal Kozak and Director General Carol M. Perez - Reps. Butterfield, Bass and Sens. Booker, Markey Urge the State Department to Address Racial Discrimination Faced by Foreign Service Officers Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "As the state of Mississippi decided to take down the Confederate flag, Pres. Trump threatened to veto the NDAA in the name of protecting the Confederacy Pres. Trump seems more concerned with protecting the names of dead Confederate generals than helping living American citizens" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Our Armed Forces would be better served if President Trump spent more time reading his daily briefing and less time planning military parades and defending relics of the Confederacy. My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The same man who was sued by the DOJ for housing discrimination now wants to legalize housing discrimination." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: It is long past time to put the Equality Act on the floor of the Senate! #NYCPride #Pride #PrideMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 House Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "As one of my top priorities when it comes to voting rights and democracy reform, I will keep working in the Senate to secure statehood, full voting rights and full home rule, for D.C. in this Congress and beyond." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate GOP You cant say you support essential workers, then refuse to give them hazard pay You cant say you want to fix racial injustice, then throw millions of Americans of color out of their homes & slash unemployment benefits amid a pandemic We must act on the HEROES Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for @SenJeffMerkley 's legislation to stop the Trump administration's despicable actions in Portland and prevent similar abuses in other cities. He just took to the Senate floor with @SenateDems to demand a vote. But Senate GOP blocked it. This is wrong!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders Call for Senate Action on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Four Weeks After House Passage Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 22, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on Bill Removing Statues of Roger Taney and Confederate Generals From U.S. Capitol Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 22, 2020 Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We will NOT stop working for and demanding action on policing reform in the Senate. I'm proud to stand at the children's rally marching for justice in Mount Vernon, New York. Because #BlackLivesMatter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Nadler, Smith, Thompson Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Action in Portland Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Call for IG Investigation Into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Murphy and I introduced a bill in June to require federal officers to ID themselves. We need to pass it now so this president or any future president can't TRAMPLE Americans' rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Leadership (or the lack thereof) Matters. Just ask the people of Florida who are being overrun by #COVID19. VOTE. Like your life depends on it. Your quality of life absolutely depends on it." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Bring the #JusticeInPolicing Act to the Senate floor immediately. Enough is enough. It passed the House more than 2 months ago." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, New York banned race discrimination based on natural hair or hairstyles. Now we need to pass @SenBooker 's CROWN Act to take action at the federal level and ban this discrimination across America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Helsinki Commissioners Gwen Moore, Alcee Hastings, Emanuel Cleaver, and Marc Veasey Lead Call for Comprehensive Action to Address anti-Black Racism Abroad Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 3, 2020 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "Our Armed Forces would be better served if President Trump spent more time reading his daily briefing and less time planning military parades and defending relics of the Confederacy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Micheal Kozak and Director General Carol M. Perez - Reps. Butterfield, Bass and Sens. Booker, Markey Urge the State Department to Address Racial Discrimination Faced by Foreign Service Officers Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "As the state of Mississippi decided to take down the Confederate flag, Pres. Trump threatened to veto the NDAA in the name of protecting the Confederacy Pres. Trump seems more concerned with protecting the names of dead Confederate generals than helping living American citizens" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Our Armed Forces would be better served if President Trump spent more time reading his daily briefing and less time planning military parades and defending relics of the Confederacy. My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The same man who was sued by the DOJ for housing discrimination now wants to legalize housing discrimination." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: It is long past time to put the Equality Act on the floor of the Senate! #NYCPride #Pride #PrideMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 House Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "As one of my top priorities when it comes to voting rights and democracy reform, I will keep working in the Senate to secure statehood, full voting rights and full home rule, for D.C. in this Congress and beyond." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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