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Jan. 30, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsors Legislation Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Fred Korematsu defied unjust internment for Japanese Americans in WWII. After arrest, he fought to the Supreme Court. When Korematsu v US upheld the arrest, that terrible decision didn't stop him fighting for truth & justice for all. Today he would have been 100. Godspeed Fred" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2019 Rubio, Gillibrand Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Enhancing State Dept Role in Combating Anti-Semitism Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and Mr. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Menendez, Booker Demand Answers After Trump Admin Ends Civil Rights Guidance for School Discipline Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Allow Trumo Transgender Troop Ban to Take Effect Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 23, 2019 Congresswoman Scanlon Elected as Vice Chair of House Judiciary Committee Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Recognizes Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King JR. Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown, which hurts the well-being of 800,000 federal workers, has disproportionately harmed African Americans. The best way for @realDonaldTrump to honor Dr. King's legacy would be to open the government. #MLKDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2019 Tweet - "More than five decades after Dr. King stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and declared "I have a dream," we are still struggling to overcome injustice and truly make his dream a reality. It's our great unfinished business. #MLKDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Today, we all remember what Dr. King went through, the immense obstacles he overcame. He never lost his faith, his conviction to make America a better place. By ceaselessly fighting against the worst impulses in our country, he inspired the better angels of our nature. #MLKDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Joins Thousands to Renew Fight for Women's Rights Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 17, 2019 Rep. Madeleine Dean Joins House Judiciary Committee -- Will Oversee Federal Courts, Legal Matters Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 16, 2019 Congresswoman Scanlon Appointed to Prestigious Judiciary Committee Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 15, 2019 Rejecting White Nationalism and White Supremacy Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 15, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following 2020 Census Decision Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 15, 2019 Sensenbrenner Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 10, 2019 Tweet - " I was proud to stand with the @HispanicCaucus at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute @CHCI swearing-in ceremony. With the historic diversity in this new Congress, we're working to ensure there's also a diverse group of interns, fellows, and staffers working for Congress." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Engel to Pompeo: Condemn Bolsonaro's Assault on Human Rights Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Members of Congress: Systemic Failures Also Contributed to Felipe Gomez Alonzo's Death Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 4, 2019 Tweet - "In 2019, the Trump administration is trying to undo the progress of the Civil Rights Act of 1964????? If true, I will do everything in my power to stop this, including introducing a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2018 Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Applaud Passage of Bill to Sanction Hizballah & Hamas for Use of Human Shields Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon - Meeks Urges Amazon to Commit to Diversity & Inclusion Pact for NY HQ Rep. Gregory Meeks
Nov. 30, 2018 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Selects Leadership Team for the 116th Congress, Rep. Joaquin Castro Elected as Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Senator Tim Scott has done a courageous thing, and he's done the right thing. Thomas Farr has been involved in the sordid practice of voter suppression for decades and never should have been nominated, let alone confirmed to the bench. Thankfully, he won't be." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr chose to represent a company that refused to rent cars to African Americans? With each new revelation, it's more and more clear: If you want to disenfranchise or discriminate against African Americans, Thomas Farr is always there to help." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Left, right, or center, everyone should be disturbed that Thomas Farr has been involved--often directly--in repeated attempts to disenfranchise African-American voters." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General, the Hon. Christoper Wray, FBI Director, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hate Crimes, White Supremacy & Surveillance of Minority Groups Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 27, 2018 Thomas Farr Nomination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr worked hand-in-hand with North Carolina's Republicans in their efforts to undermine voting rights generally and deny African-Americans access to the ballot. He must not be confirmed as a federal judge in North Carolina." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Hard to believe Senate Republicans are trying again to vote on the nomination of Thomas Farr as a federal judge in NC. Farr's represented the NC legislature in not 1, not 2, but 3 challenges to the state's 2011 congressional and legislative redistricting. Here's how that went:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Farr's arguments finding instead that North Carolina's laws work to "target African Americans with almost surgical precision" and "impose cures for problems that did not exist."" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "RED ALERT: I'm announcing my strong opposition to Thomas Farr as a federal judge in North Carolina. @SenateGOP has set up a vote on his nomination after Thanksgiving. Farr is a serious threat to voting rights. Americans need to tell Senate Republicans to block this nomination." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2018 Tweet - "50 years ago, Shirley Chisholm--a fellow Brooklynite--became the first African-American woman elected to Congress. I'm proud to introduce a Senate resolution, along with @RepYvetteClarke and @RepBarbaraLee in the House, to honor her achievements and her legacy of public service." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2018 Smith Introduces Legislation Condemning Abuses Against Uyghurs in China, Calling for Accountability Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Ranking Member Nadler Statement Ahead of President Trump's Executive Order Violating 14th Amendment Rep. Jerry Nadler
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Edward Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee - Top Judiciary Dems Demand Emergency Hearings on Hate Crimes & Domestic Terrorism Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Calls for Unity Following Week of Domestic Violence and Hate Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 23, 2018 NYC Reps and CMs Call for CFPB Anti-Discrimination Official's Dismissal Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I am so proud of our #LGBTQ family, friends, and neighbors across the country sharing their stories to celebrate #NationalComingOutDay. So many have fought so hard for so long to be able to say #LoveIsLove across America. We will keep fighting to protect these hard won rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Raise Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance with the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Explain Vetting Process of Political Appointees after Racist and Sexist Blog Post Surfaces Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Velázquez Measure to Diversify Patent Holders Clears House Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Velázquez on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 13, 2018 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Tackles Congressional Staff Diversity Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Gillibrand, McCaskill Call On Betsy Devos And Trump Administration To Delay Releasing Any New Title IX Rule Until Meeting With Sexual Assault Survivors Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Vicente Gonzalez Call Foul on Passport Denials and Revocations for U.S. Citizens of Hispanic Descent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Representative Adriano Espaillat Marks Women's Equality Day Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Date Title Politician
Jan. 30, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsors Legislation Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Fred Korematsu defied unjust internment for Japanese Americans in WWII. After arrest, he fought to the Supreme Court. When Korematsu v US upheld the arrest, that terrible decision didn't stop him fighting for truth & justice for all. Today he would have been 100. Godspeed Fred" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2019 Rubio, Gillibrand Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Enhancing State Dept Role in Combating Anti-Semitism Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and Mr. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Menendez, Booker Demand Answers After Trump Admin Ends Civil Rights Guidance for School Discipline Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Allow Trumo Transgender Troop Ban to Take Effect Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 23, 2019 Congresswoman Scanlon Elected as Vice Chair of House Judiciary Committee Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 22, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Recognizes Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King JR. Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown, which hurts the well-being of 800,000 federal workers, has disproportionately harmed African Americans. The best way for @realDonaldTrump to honor Dr. King's legacy would be to open the government. #MLKDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2019 Tweet - "More than five decades after Dr. King stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and declared "I have a dream," we are still struggling to overcome injustice and truly make his dream a reality. It's our great unfinished business. #MLKDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Today, we all remember what Dr. King went through, the immense obstacles he overcame. He never lost his faith, his conviction to make America a better place. By ceaselessly fighting against the worst impulses in our country, he inspired the better angels of our nature. #MLKDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Joins Thousands to Renew Fight for Women's Rights Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 17, 2019 Rep. Madeleine Dean Joins House Judiciary Committee -- Will Oversee Federal Courts, Legal Matters Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 16, 2019 Congresswoman Scanlon Appointed to Prestigious Judiciary Committee Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 15, 2019 Rejecting White Nationalism and White Supremacy Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 15, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following 2020 Census Decision Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 15, 2019 Sensenbrenner Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 10, 2019 Tweet - " I was proud to stand with the @HispanicCaucus at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute @CHCI swearing-in ceremony. With the historic diversity in this new Congress, we're working to ensure there's also a diverse group of interns, fellows, and staffers working for Congress." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 9, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Engel to Pompeo: Condemn Bolsonaro's Assault on Human Rights Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Members of Congress: Systemic Failures Also Contributed to Felipe Gomez Alonzo's Death Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 4, 2019 Tweet - "In 2019, the Trump administration is trying to undo the progress of the Civil Rights Act of 1964????? If true, I will do everything in my power to stop this, including introducing a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2018 Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Applaud Passage of Bill to Sanction Hizballah & Hamas for Use of Human Shields Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon - Meeks Urges Amazon to Commit to Diversity & Inclusion Pact for NY HQ Rep.Gregory Meeks
Nov. 30, 2018 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Selects Leadership Team for the 116th Congress, Rep. Joaquin Castro Elected as Chairman Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Senator Tim Scott has done a courageous thing, and he's done the right thing. Thomas Farr has been involved in the sordid practice of voter suppression for decades and never should have been nominated, let alone confirmed to the bench. Thankfully, he won't be." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr chose to represent a company that refused to rent cars to African Americans? With each new revelation, it's more and more clear: If you want to disenfranchise or discriminate against African Americans, Thomas Farr is always there to help." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Left, right, or center, everyone should be disturbed that Thomas Farr has been involved--often directly--in repeated attempts to disenfranchise African-American voters." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General, the Hon. Christoper Wray, FBI Director, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hate Crimes, White Supremacy & Surveillance of Minority Groups Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 27, 2018 Thomas Farr Nomination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr worked hand-in-hand with North Carolina's Republicans in their efforts to undermine voting rights generally and deny African-Americans access to the ballot. He must not be confirmed as a federal judge in North Carolina." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Hard to believe Senate Republicans are trying again to vote on the nomination of Thomas Farr as a federal judge in NC. Farr's represented the NC legislature in not 1, not 2, but 3 challenges to the state's 2011 congressional and legislative redistricting. Here's how that went:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Farr's arguments finding instead that North Carolina's laws work to "target African Americans with almost surgical precision" and "impose cures for problems that did not exist."" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "RED ALERT: I'm announcing my strong opposition to Thomas Farr as a federal judge in North Carolina. @SenateGOP has set up a vote on his nomination after Thanksgiving. Farr is a serious threat to voting rights. Americans need to tell Senate Republicans to block this nomination." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2018 Tweet - "50 years ago, Shirley Chisholm--a fellow Brooklynite--became the first African-American woman elected to Congress. I'm proud to introduce a Senate resolution, along with @RepYvetteClarke and @RepBarbaraLee in the House, to honor her achievements and her legacy of public service." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2018 Smith Introduces Legislation Condemning Abuses Against Uyghurs in China, Calling for Accountability Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Ranking Member Nadler Statement Ahead of President Trump's Executive Order Violating 14th Amendment Rep.Jerry Nadler
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Edward Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee - Top Judiciary Dems Demand Emergency Hearings on Hate Crimes & Domestic Terrorism Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Calls for Unity Following Week of Domestic Violence and Hate Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 23, 2018 NYC Reps and CMs Call for CFPB Anti-Discrimination Official's Dismissal Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "I am so proud of our #LGBTQ family, friends, and neighbors across the country sharing their stories to celebrate #NationalComingOutDay. So many have fought so hard for so long to be able to say #LoveIsLove across America. We will keep fighting to protect these hard won rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Raise Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance with the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Explain Vetting Process of Political Appointees after Racist and Sexist Blog Post Surfaces Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Velázquez Measure to Diversify Patent Holders Clears House Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Velázquez on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 13, 2018 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Tackles Congressional Staff Diversity Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Gillibrand, McCaskill Call On Betsy Devos And Trump Administration To Delay Releasing Any New Title IX Rule Until Meeting With Sexual Assault Survivors Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Vicente Gonzalez Call Foul on Passport Denials and Revocations for U.S. Citizens of Hispanic Descent Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Representative Adriano Espaillat Marks Women's Equality Day Rep.Adriano Espaillat
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