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July 23, 2020
Question of Personal Privilege
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 23, 2020
Question of Personal Privilege
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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 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
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 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 22, 2020
Rep. Nadler Statement on Bill Removing Statues of Roger Taney and Confederate Generals From U.S. Capitol
Rep. Jerry Nadler
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 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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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
Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep. Joe Morelle
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
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 - "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
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
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 - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
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Politician
July 23, 2020
Question of Personal Privilege
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 23, 2020
Question of Personal Privilege
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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 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
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 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 22, 2020
Rep. Nadler Statement on Bill Removing Statues of Roger Taney and Confederate Generals From U.S. Capitol
Rep.Jerry Nadler
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 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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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
Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep.Joe Morelle
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
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 - "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
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
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 - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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