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May 17, 2019 Congressman Morelle Votes to Protect and Expand Essential Human Rights for LGBTQ Community Rep. Joe Morelle
May 17, 2019 Vote for Equality Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 17, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution Honoring 100 Th Anniversary of The 19 Th Amendment Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici Leads Effort to Call on DeVos to Reinstate Protections for Transgender Students; Joined by 44 Colleagues Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "I couldn't agree more. The right to vote lies at the very heart of our democracy, and we cannot simply allow these attacks on voting rights to continue. That's why I am fighting to pass laws that will protect voting rights and ensure our democracy works for every American." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2019 Senator Gillibrand And Congressman Garcia Announce New Legislation To Protect Consumers Against Discrimination In Credit Lending Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 3, 2019 Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Voting Rights Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 2, 2019 Houses Passes the Espaillat Amendment Justice to Ensure the Inclusion of Communities of Color During Climate Debate Rep. Adriano Espaillat
May 1, 2019 Stefanik, Lawrence Introduce the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 1, 2019 Tom Reed, Actors and Activists Patricia Arquette and Alyssa Milano, and Advocates Call for Ratification of ERA Following First Congressional Hearing in 30+ Years Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 1, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup of the Equality Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 27, 2019 Tweet - "While we're still looking at information, the number of hate crimes & anti-Semitic acts in America is increasing at an alarming rate. The shooting at Chabad of Poway is devastating, and such anti-Semitism at the end of Passover is sickening. We must end gun violence in America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2019 Tweet - "Presidents are supposed to unite, not divide. The rally President @realDonaldTrump refuses to condemn was about hate. The President knows that." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's #TransMilitaryBan that goes into effect today breaks the faith with those serving and those who aspire to serve. Whether trans or otherwise, if you're qualified you should be permitted to serve." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Hate Crimes and the Rise of White Nationalism" Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 2, 2019 Chairman Nadler Opening Statement for Historic Hearing on H.R. 5, the Equality Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 30, 2019 Tweet - "Islamophobia on the rise. Stopped by Bangladeshi-American mosque & Pakistani-American community center yesterday to express solidarity. Proud to represent vibrant Muslim-American immigrant communities in Brooklyn. Hate. Will. Never. Win." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 29, 2019 Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Equal Pay for U.S. Women's Soccer Team Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "We're introducing the Senate companion to #HR1 because Democrats are committed to the fight to: [Special Character] Make ballot access easier [Special Character] Challenge all attempts to disenfranchise American citizens [Special Character] Get big special interest money out of politics Nothing less than our democracy is at stake." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019 Gillibrand Joins Menendez And 20 Senate Colleagues To Introduce Equal Rights Amendment Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 27, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on "Lost Einsteins: Lack of Diversity in Patent Inventorship and the Impact on America's Innovation Economy" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 18, 2019 Tweet - "With voting rights under attack, Congress must act. That's why--on the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday--I announced these voting & democracy reform priorities: -Restoring the Voting Rights Act (VRA) -Nationwide automatic voter registration -D.C. Statehood" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement on Introduction of the Equality Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 13, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup of "The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with our transgender troops who protect us and serve our country so bravely. @realDonaldTrump & @ActingSecDef must stop this discriminatory policy now. It is taking our military back to the days of don't ask don't tell for our transgender troops." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "The Equality Act we're introducing today would ensure millions more Americans enjoy the full protection the law Because despite the progress made in recent years, the LGBTQ community can be--and is still--discriminated against in employment, housing, & other public accommodations" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2019 Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing/ on "History and Enforcement of the Voting Rights Act of 1965" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 8, 2019 Letter to Kay Coles James, Chair of the Women's Suffrage Commission - Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Invitation, Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Will Meet At Seneca Falls To Honor The 100-Year Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, but the march for voting rights is still not over. Here are 3 things we could do right now to bolster our democracy: 1. Restore the Voting Rights Act 2. Automatic voter registration 3. DC Statehood" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2019 Rep. Nadler Statement in Support of Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Bigotry Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the franchise to all Americans Taking away the voting rights of Americans--whatever race, creed, color, party, region--is despicable We are going to fight to pass this legislation and restore the Voting Rights Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2019 Gillibrand Leads Group Of 9 Senators To Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act To Help Protect The Voting Rights Of People Across The Country And Ensure All Americans Have Equal Access To The Ballot Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats want all legally entitled to vote to be able to cast a ballot. Republicans committed election fraud in NC. @SenateMajLdr McConnell described efforts to increase voter participation as a "power grab." He wants you to think these two things are the same. They are not." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2019 Clarke Statement on Scotus Decision on Transgender Troops Rep. Yvette Clarke
Feb. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LGBTQ Parents in Congress Maloney and Craig, and Hill Lead Letter to HHS Opposing Religious Litmus Test in Adoption, Foster Care Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Feb. 13, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Introduces Congressional Resolution in Recognition of Black History Month Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 13, 2019 Letter to Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Chairman Nadler Invites Acting AG Whitaker to Clarify Testimony Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 12, 2019 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, Whip Clyburn, Assit. Speaker Lujan, Chairman Jeffries, and Vice chair Clark - Gottheimer, Luria Lead Letter Urging to Condemn Anti-Semitic Rhetoric Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Rep. Omar's use of an anti-Semitic stereotype was offensive and irresponsible. This kind of intolerance has no place in Congress--or anywhere in American society. No one should invoke anti-Semitic tropes during policy disagreements." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The Supreme Court made the right decision to stay a Louisiana law that would cripple women's reproductive freedom. This law is just one of many attempts by states to undermine those freedoms. It is vital for the Court to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I just spoke to @FreedomForumIns. Here's what I said: A #FreePress has always kept government in check We rely on a free press to: Inform Shine light on injustice Establish fact Hold elected officials like me accountable A free press is how we discern democracy from autocracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2019 Democrats Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Housing Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Gillibrand, Collins, Reed Introduce New Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Transgender Service Members Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Invites Decorated Transgender Navy Lieutenant Commander To State Of The Union Address After Supreme Court Allows President Trump's Transgender Military Service Ban To Go Into Effect; Senator Ready To Introduce New Legislation To Protect Transgender Troops Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Morelle signs on to a letter urging Acting Secretary Shanahan to not uphold the transgender military ban Rep. Joe Morelle
Date Title Politician
May 17, 2019 Congressman Morelle Votes to Protect and Expand Essential Human Rights for LGBTQ Community Rep.Joe Morelle
May 17, 2019 Vote for Equality Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 17, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution Honoring 100 Th Anniversary of The 19 Th Amendment Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici Leads Effort to Call on DeVos to Reinstate Protections for Transgender Students; Joined by 44 Colleagues Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "I couldn't agree more. The right to vote lies at the very heart of our democracy, and we cannot simply allow these attacks on voting rights to continue. That's why I am fighting to pass laws that will protect voting rights and ensure our democracy works for every American." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2019 Senator Gillibrand And Congressman Garcia Announce New Legislation To Protect Consumers Against Discrimination In Credit Lending Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 3, 2019 Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Voting Rights Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 2, 2019 Houses Passes the Espaillat Amendment Justice to Ensure the Inclusion of Communities of Color During Climate Debate Rep.Adriano Espaillat
May 1, 2019 Stefanik, Lawrence Introduce the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 1, 2019 Tom Reed, Actors and Activists Patricia Arquette and Alyssa Milano, and Advocates Call for Ratification of ERA Following First Congressional Hearing in 30+ Years Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 1, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup of the Equality Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 27, 2019 Tweet - "While we're still looking at information, the number of hate crimes & anti-Semitic acts in America is increasing at an alarming rate. The shooting at Chabad of Poway is devastating, and such anti-Semitism at the end of Passover is sickening. We must end gun violence in America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 26, 2019 Tweet - "Presidents are supposed to unite, not divide. The rally President @realDonaldTrump refuses to condemn was about hate. The President knows that." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's #TransMilitaryBan that goes into effect today breaks the faith with those serving and those who aspire to serve. Whether trans or otherwise, if you're qualified you should be permitted to serve." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 9, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Hate Crimes and the Rise of White Nationalism" Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 2, 2019 Chairman Nadler Opening Statement for Historic Hearing on H.R. 5, the Equality Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 30, 2019 Tweet - "Islamophobia on the rise. Stopped by Bangladeshi-American mosque & Pakistani-American community center yesterday to express solidarity. Proud to represent vibrant Muslim-American immigrant communities in Brooklyn. Hate. Will. Never. Win." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 29, 2019 Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Equal Pay for U.S. Women's Soccer Team Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "We're introducing the Senate companion to #HR1 because Democrats are committed to the fight to: [Special Character] Make ballot access easier [Special Character] Challenge all attempts to disenfranchise American citizens [Special Character] Get big special interest money out of politics Nothing less than our democracy is at stake." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019 Gillibrand Joins Menendez And 20 Senate Colleagues To Introduce Equal Rights Amendment Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 27, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on "Lost Einsteins: Lack of Diversity in Patent Inventorship and the Impact on America's Innovation Economy" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 18, 2019 Tweet - "With voting rights under attack, Congress must act. That's why--on the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday--I announced these voting & democracy reform priorities: -Restoring the Voting Rights Act (VRA) -Nationwide automatic voter registration -D.C. Statehood" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2019 Chairman Nadler Statement on Introduction of the Equality Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 13, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup of "The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with our transgender troops who protect us and serve our country so bravely. @realDonaldTrump & @ActingSecDef must stop this discriminatory policy now. It is taking our military back to the days of don't ask don't tell for our transgender troops." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "The Equality Act we're introducing today would ensure millions more Americans enjoy the full protection the law Because despite the progress made in recent years, the LGBTQ community can be--and is still--discriminated against in employment, housing, & other public accommodations" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2019 Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing/ on "History and Enforcement of the Voting Rights Act of 1965" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 8, 2019 Letter to Kay Coles James, Chair of the Women's Suffrage Commission - Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Invitation, Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Will Meet At Seneca Falls To Honor The 100-Year Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, but the march for voting rights is still not over. Here are 3 things we could do right now to bolster our democracy: 1. Restore the Voting Rights Act 2. Automatic voter registration 3. DC Statehood" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2019 Rep. Nadler Statement in Support of Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Bigotry Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the franchise to all Americans Taking away the voting rights of Americans--whatever race, creed, color, party, region--is despicable We are going to fight to pass this legislation and restore the Voting Rights Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2019 Gillibrand Leads Group Of 9 Senators To Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act To Help Protect The Voting Rights Of People Across The Country And Ensure All Americans Have Equal Access To The Ballot Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats want all legally entitled to vote to be able to cast a ballot. Republicans committed election fraud in NC. @SenateMajLdr McConnell described efforts to increase voter participation as a "power grab." He wants you to think these two things are the same. They are not." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2019 Clarke Statement on Scotus Decision on Transgender Troops Rep.Yvette Clarke
Feb. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LGBTQ Parents in Congress Maloney and Craig, and Hill Lead Letter to HHS Opposing Religious Litmus Test in Adoption, Foster Care Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Feb. 13, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Introduces Congressional Resolution in Recognition of Black History Month Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 13, 2019 Letter to Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Chairman Nadler Invites Acting AG Whitaker to Clarify Testimony Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 12, 2019 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, Whip Clyburn, Assit. Speaker Lujan, Chairman Jeffries, and Vice chair Clark - Gottheimer, Luria Lead Letter Urging to Condemn Anti-Semitic Rhetoric Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Rep. Omar's use of an anti-Semitic stereotype was offensive and irresponsible. This kind of intolerance has no place in Congress--or anywhere in American society. No one should invoke anti-Semitic tropes during policy disagreements." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The Supreme Court made the right decision to stay a Louisiana law that would cripple women's reproductive freedom. This law is just one of many attempts by states to undermine those freedoms. It is vital for the Court to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "I just spoke to @FreedomForumIns. Here's what I said: A #FreePress has always kept government in check We rely on a free press to: Inform Shine light on injustice Establish fact Hold elected officials like me accountable A free press is how we discern democracy from autocracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2019 Democrats Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Housing Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Gillibrand, Collins, Reed Introduce New Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Transgender Service Members Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Invites Decorated Transgender Navy Lieutenant Commander To State Of The Union Address After Supreme Court Allows President Trump's Transgender Military Service Ban To Go Into Effect; Senator Ready To Introduce New Legislation To Protect Transgender Troops Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Morelle signs on to a letter urging Acting Secretary Shanahan to not uphold the transgender military ban Rep.Joe Morelle
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