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May 13, 2020 Letter to Hon. Erica Dreiband, Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Rep. Pressley, Senator Booker Lead Congressional Call for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into Ahmaud Arbery Murder Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Ahmaud Arbery's family deserves justice, and they deserve it NOW. The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice needs to ensure that the investigation conducted is full, impartial, and prompt. Which is why I signed on to @SenBooker and @RepPressley 's letter:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on the Passing of Aimee Stephens Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 12, 2020 Energy and Commerce Committee Fights for Utility Relief and Environmental Justice in COVID-19 Response Bill Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan - Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Murder of Ahmaud Arbery Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic has exposed deep injustices in our social, racial and economic fabric. It has also revealed that we barely manufacture essential items in America. During World War II we built everything. Things. Must. Change. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We must do more to help communities of color NOW. COVID-19 has heightened health care and economic disparities that they have been forced to endure for generations. The stats are appalling. We'll keep fighting for the health care and support they need." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Wyden Urges Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Reinstate Anti-Discrimination Safeguards in Mortgages Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Trump to Protect AAPI Community Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Meng Calls on DeVos to Ensure Civil Rights Protections for Students During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "As we grapple with the coronavirus pandemic: We know how important it is to continue to fight back against health care disparities in America This Black Maternal Health Week and every week, I'm proud Senate Democrats are fighting for the health care of every American #BMHW2020" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2020 Velázquez Condemns Media Suppression in Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American citizen to vote must be protected. We can't let Pres. Trump or the Republican Party stand in the way of democracy. In the next comprehensive response bill (COVID 4), we'll fight to ensure states have all they need to hold safe, free, fair elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin is trying to water down vital protections for underserved communities and communities of color in changes to the Community Reinvestment Act--protections we fought to create Absolutely not We're not going to slip-slide back to when racist redlining was status quo" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Menendez, Booker Colleagues Question Amazon on Abrupt Employee Termination, Workplace Safety Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking and sickening. The family of Ahmaud Arbery deserves justice. There MUST be a full, impartial, and prompt investigation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The African-American community is being ravaged by #COVID19 in hotspots throughout the nation. Here we are flying blind. We cannot properly confront the problem unless we understand the full extent of the problem. It's time for New York City to release race specific data." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
April 2, 2020 Harris, Duckworth, Hirono to Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Racism Prompted by COVID-19 Rep. Grace Meng, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19 Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 10, 2020 Meng Blasts House GOP Leader McCarthy for Referring to the Coronavirus as the "Chinese Coronavirus" Rep. Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Meeks Analysis Shows Modern-Day Redlining in Queens Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 9, 2020 Suozzi joins Rep. Lewis, members of congress, civil rights luminaries on congressional civil rights pilgrimage in Alabama Rep. Tom Suozzi
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "For #Selma55: I'm proud to write this with @StaceyAbrams We must fight back against the efforts to suppress the votes of people of color, young voters, & all hard working Americans It's past time for the Senate to take up #HR4 & act to #RestoreTheVote" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "RT if you agree: This #InternationalWomensDay, we're recommitting ourselves to fight for the rights of women and girls around the world." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "55 years after the historic march for equality in Selma We're continuing to fight the efforts to suppress the votes of Americans of color, young voters, working Americans Senator McConnell & Senate Republicans must allow a vote on #HR4 in the Senate to #RestoreTheVote #Selma55" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - ""The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" Eleanor Roosevelt was born in NY, served as First Lady and the 1st chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights, and oversaw drafting Universal Declaration of Human Rights #WomensHistoryMonth #FearlessFriday" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "Presidential Clemency and Opportunities for Reform" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "This is unacceptable--and a result of continued GOP attacks on the voting rights of American citizens The House has passed H.R. 4 which would restore critical protections to end #VoterSuppression It's time for the Senate to do the same. #RestoreTheVote" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Black folks throughout the South (and beyond) are NOT low information voters. Nor are they members of the so-called establishment or corporate class. They are the direct descendants of a turbulent history that includes Slavery, Lynching and Jim Crow. Respect. The. Struggle." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "These efforts to target minority voters are only possible because the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013. The House has passed H.R. 4 which would restore critical voting rights protections. It's past time for the Senate to act to #RestoreTheVote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "House passed legislation today to make lynching a federal crime. Anti-lynching legislation first introduced in 1918. It has taken more than 100 years to get to this point. But justice delayed is not justice denied. This one is for Emmett Till " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Constance Baker Motley was a key legal strategist in the Civil Rights Movement The 1st African American woman elected to NY's State Senate and 1st to serve as a federal judge Her work to desegregate institutions continues to inspire #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now! Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester abolitionist & author Austin Steward was a successful grocery business owner. He was chosen by community members to give a speech celebrating slave emancipation in New York. He was also VP at the 1st Black National Convention. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "To my friend and our hero: Happy Birthday, @RepJohnLewis . You are an inspiration to us all to keep fighting side-by-side every day for the civil rights of all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
May 13, 2020 Letter to Hon. Erica Dreiband, Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Rep. Pressley, Senator Booker Lead Congressional Call for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into Ahmaud Arbery Murder Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Ahmaud Arbery's family deserves justice, and they deserve it NOW. The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice needs to ensure that the investigation conducted is full, impartial, and prompt. Which is why I signed on to @SenBooker and @RepPressley 's letter:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 13, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on the Passing of Aimee Stephens Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 12, 2020 Energy and Commerce Committee Fights for Utility Relief and Environmental Justice in COVID-19 Response Bill Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan - Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Murder of Ahmaud Arbery Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic has exposed deep injustices in our social, racial and economic fabric. It has also revealed that we barely manufacture essential items in America. During World War II we built everything. Things. Must. Change. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We must do more to help communities of color NOW. COVID-19 has heightened health care and economic disparities that they have been forced to endure for generations. The stats are appalling. We'll keep fighting for the health care and support they need." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Wyden Urges Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Reinstate Anti-Discrimination Safeguards in Mortgages Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Trump to Protect AAPI Community Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Meng Calls on DeVos to Ensure Civil Rights Protections for Students During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "As we grapple with the coronavirus pandemic: We know how important it is to continue to fight back against health care disparities in America This Black Maternal Health Week and every week, I'm proud Senate Democrats are fighting for the health care of every American #BMHW2020" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2020 Velázquez Condemns Media Suppression in Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American citizen to vote must be protected. We can't let Pres. Trump or the Republican Party stand in the way of democracy. In the next comprehensive response bill (COVID 4), we'll fight to ensure states have all they need to hold safe, free, fair elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin is trying to water down vital protections for underserved communities and communities of color in changes to the Community Reinvestment Act--protections we fought to create Absolutely not We're not going to slip-slide back to when racist redlining was status quo" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 8, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon - Menendez, Booker Colleagues Question Amazon on Abrupt Employee Termination, Workplace Safety Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking and sickening. The family of Ahmaud Arbery deserves justice. There MUST be a full, impartial, and prompt investigation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The African-American community is being ravaged by #COVID19 in hotspots throughout the nation. Here we are flying blind. We cannot properly confront the problem unless we understand the full extent of the problem. It's time for New York City to release race specific data." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
April 2, 2020 Harris, Duckworth, Hirono to Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Racism Prompted by COVID-19 Rep.Grace Meng, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19 Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 10, 2020 Meng Blasts House GOP Leader McCarthy for Referring to the Coronavirus as the "Chinese Coronavirus" Rep.Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Meeks Analysis Shows Modern-Day Redlining in Queens Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 9, 2020 Suozzi joins Rep. Lewis, members of congress, civil rights luminaries on congressional civil rights pilgrimage in Alabama Rep.Tom Suozzi
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "For #Selma55: I'm proud to write this with @StaceyAbrams We must fight back against the efforts to suppress the votes of people of color, young voters, & all hard working Americans It's past time for the Senate to take up #HR4 & act to #RestoreTheVote" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "RT if you agree: This #InternationalWomensDay, we're recommitting ourselves to fight for the rights of women and girls around the world." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "55 years after the historic march for equality in Selma We're continuing to fight the efforts to suppress the votes of Americans of color, young voters, working Americans Senator McConnell & Senate Republicans must allow a vote on #HR4 in the Senate to #RestoreTheVote #Selma55" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - ""The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" Eleanor Roosevelt was born in NY, served as First Lady and the 1st chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights, and oversaw drafting Universal Declaration of Human Rights #WomensHistoryMonth #FearlessFriday" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "Presidential Clemency and Opportunities for Reform" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "This is unacceptable--and a result of continued GOP attacks on the voting rights of American citizens The House has passed H.R. 4 which would restore critical protections to end #VoterSuppression It's time for the Senate to do the same. #RestoreTheVote" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Black folks throughout the South (and beyond) are NOT low information voters. Nor are they members of the so-called establishment or corporate class. They are the direct descendants of a turbulent history that includes Slavery, Lynching and Jim Crow. Respect. The. Struggle." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "These efforts to target minority voters are only possible because the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013. The House has passed H.R. 4 which would restore critical voting rights protections. It's past time for the Senate to act to #RestoreTheVote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "House passed legislation today to make lynching a federal crime. Anti-lynching legislation first introduced in 1918. It has taken more than 100 years to get to this point. But justice delayed is not justice denied. This one is for Emmett Till " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Constance Baker Motley was a key legal strategist in the Civil Rights Movement The 1st African American woman elected to NY's State Senate and 1st to serve as a federal judge Her work to desegregate institutions continues to inspire #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now! Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester abolitionist & author Austin Steward was a successful grocery business owner. He was chosen by community members to give a speech celebrating slave emancipation in New York. He was also VP at the 1st Black National Convention. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "To my friend and our hero: Happy Birthday, @RepJohnLewis . You are an inspiration to us all to keep fighting side-by-side every day for the civil rights of all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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