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Jan. 18, 2022 Espaillat, Co-Chairs of the Latino Jewish Caucus Statement on Congregation Beth Israel attack Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 17, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement Recognizing the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 14, 2022 Clarke Issues Statement on Her Votes for the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Yvette Clarke
Jan. 13, 2022 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Essential Voting Rights for All Americans Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 12, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Republican Voter Suppression and Protecting the Sacred Right to Vote Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 11, 2022 Chairman Nadler Applauds President Biden's Remarks on Voting Rights Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 10, 2022 Malliotakis Joins Colleagues in Lawsuit to Block Non-Citizen Voting in New York City Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 6, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement Marking One-Year Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "They used to blame losses on wild claims about voting illegally. Now they're trying to stop citizens from voting legally. This Senate will vote on protecting voting rights, the most fundamental liberty we have as citizens." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2021 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Introduces Resolution Honoring Fight Against Slavery in the Americas Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 21, 2021 Espaillat Bill Implemented by Biden Administration to Now Require ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras While on Duty Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 18, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate can pass voting rights legislation. Or risk the death of our democracy. There is no middle ground." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 16, 2021 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Backs Bill to Ensure Only American Citizens Can Vote in Elections Rep. Claudia Tenney
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislatures are passing the most egregious restrictions on voting rights we've seen since segregation. We are working to respond to these attacks by passing legislation to protect the right to vote. The fight to protect voting rights is far from over in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Parag Agrawal, CEO Twitter - End Conservative Censorship Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Stefanik Pushes for a House Vote to Nullify Vaccine Mandate Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 15, 2021 Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Wyden, Schiff, Meeks and Maloney Lead House and Senate Democrats in Callng for Magnitsky Act Sanctions Against Companies That Enable Human Rights Abuses Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "My Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate." Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2021 Stefanik Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 9, 2021 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Protect America's Elections and Strengthen Democracy Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The DOJ is taking action against the terrible maps in Texas that violate the Voting Rights Act Because the right to vote is the beating heart of Democracy And in the Senate, we will continue the fight for voting rights and the fight to restore the VRA" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate GOP plan to push an anti-vaccine proposal to overturn @POTUS 's vaccine requirements for businesses. No. We're in the middle of a health crisis. We can't take away critical tools that can help us end the pandemic, but that's what the GOP proposal would do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "You're definitely going to want to watch what happened when @JohnLegend , @WeDemandJustice , and I sat down to talk about Dale Ho--an incredible voting rights lawyer I recommended to @POTUS to become a federal judge." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "With voting rights under assault--it's only fitting that we elevate to the federal bench one America's top voting rights experts to help safeguard democracy Dale Ho is one of this country's foremost voting rights lawyers I introduced him today to the Senate Judiciary Committee" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to pass the #FreedomToVote Act to fortify our democracy and protect the right to vote Thank you to @CitizenActionNY , @FairElectionsNY , @NYChange , @MakeTheRoadNY , @VOCALNewYork , @NationalAction , and all of the activists across NY for standing with us!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Gladys Ricart Resolution Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Sherrilyn Ifill is one of the most brilliant, forceful, and effective leaders we've seen in the civil rights movement in a very long time. We will miss her in this role, but we know she will continue to fight." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will today vote on moving forward on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The heirs of Jim Crow are weakening the foundations of our democracy. Voting rights are too important. We will continue the fight for voting rights and work to find a path forward to defend the most fundamental liberty we have as citizens." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, I took the steps needed to set up a vote in the Senate on advancing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Senate will vote tomorrow on moving forward on this vital legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "NEW: I just took to the Senate floor to file cloture to move forward on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This bill would advance critical reforms to protect the freedom to vote, upholding the life and legacy of John Lewis. The Senate will vote on Wednesday." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, I will take to the floor to file cloture for the Senate to move forward on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will vote on Wednesday." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2021 Malliotakis, Borelli: Cancel Mandate & Reopen Firehouses Now Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Oct. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, US Department of Defense - Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Call Out Department Of Defense Timeline To Implement Sexual Assault Reforms Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "The fight to protect our democracy is far from over in the United States Senate. Voting Rights are too precious, too fundamental to abandon. As soon as next week, I am prepared to bring another proposal to the floor: the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2021 Malliotakis: De Blasio's Vaccine Mandate May Cause Shortage of First Responders, Make New Yorkers Less Safe Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The Big Lie has spread like a cancer as many states across the nation have passed the most draconian restrictions against voting that we've seen in decades. Today, the Senate will vote on moving forward on the Freedom to Vote Act to fortify our democracy and protect the vote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "#NationalVoterRegistrationDay is a great day to register to vote if you're not yet registered: http://vote.gov But with voting rights under attack across America: Senate Democrats are also working hard to pass the Freedom to Vote Act to protect this fundamental right." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Dems introduced the Freedom to Vote Act--a powerful bill to tackle voter suppression, partisan gerrymandering, dark money At the end of last week, I took steps to place it on the legislative calendar That enables us to schedule a vote on this bill in the immediate future" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Four Months After COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Became Law, Hirono and Meng Ask DOJ for Updates on Implementation Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are targeting ways that younger, poorer, & non-white Americans access the ballot The Freedom to Vote Act that Democrats are introducing today is a necessary step to help stop this As Majority Leader--it is my intention to hold a vote on this bill as soon as next week" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are committed to passing legislation to protect the right to vote. That's why today--Senate Democrats will introduce the Freedom to Vote Act. It will protect the freedom to vote, stop partisan gerrymandering, and end the scourge of dark money in our politics." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP-led war on democracy has worsened Governor Abbott signed this vile new voter suppression bill--one of the most draconian and undemocratic in living memory The Senate must & will act I intend to hold a vote in the Senate as early as next week on voting rights legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education; and Suzanne Goldberg, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of Department of Education - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley, and Moore Lead 55 Members in Urging Department of Education to Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX in October Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Announces Nearly $2 Million to Increase Diversity and Equity in Technological Research Rep. Joe Morelle
Date Title Politician
Jan. 18, 2022 Espaillat, Co-Chairs of the Latino Jewish Caucus Statement on Congregation Beth Israel attack Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 17, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement Recognizing the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 14, 2022 Clarke Issues Statement on Her Votes for the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Yvette Clarke
Jan. 13, 2022 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Essential Voting Rights for All Americans Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 12, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Republican Voter Suppression and Protecting the Sacred Right to Vote Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 11, 2022 Chairman Nadler Applauds President Biden's Remarks on Voting Rights Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 10, 2022 Malliotakis Joins Colleagues in Lawsuit to Block Non-Citizen Voting in New York City Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 6, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement Marking One-Year Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "They used to blame losses on wild claims about voting illegally. Now they're trying to stop citizens from voting legally. This Senate will vote on protecting voting rights, the most fundamental liberty we have as citizens." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2021 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Introduces Resolution Honoring Fight Against Slavery in the Americas Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 21, 2021 Espaillat Bill Implemented by Biden Administration to Now Require ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras While on Duty Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 18, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate can pass voting rights legislation. Or risk the death of our democracy. There is no middle ground." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 16, 2021 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Backs Bill to Ensure Only American Citizens Can Vote in Elections Rep.Claudia Tenney
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislatures are passing the most egregious restrictions on voting rights we've seen since segregation. We are working to respond to these attacks by passing legislation to protect the right to vote. The fight to protect voting rights is far from over in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Parag Agrawal, CEO Twitter - End Conservative Censorship Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Stefanik Pushes for a House Vote to Nullify Vaccine Mandate Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 15, 2021 Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Wyden, Schiff, Meeks and Maloney Lead House and Senate Democrats in Callng for Magnitsky Act Sanctions Against Companies That Enable Human Rights Abuses Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "My Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate." Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 10, 2021 Stefanik Statement on Hochul's Authoritarian Mask Mandate Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 9, 2021 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Protect America's Elections and Strengthen Democracy Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The DOJ is taking action against the terrible maps in Texas that violate the Voting Rights Act Because the right to vote is the beating heart of Democracy And in the Senate, we will continue the fight for voting rights and the fight to restore the VRA" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate GOP plan to push an anti-vaccine proposal to overturn @POTUS 's vaccine requirements for businesses. No. We're in the middle of a health crisis. We can't take away critical tools that can help us end the pandemic, but that's what the GOP proposal would do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "You're definitely going to want to watch what happened when @JohnLegend , @WeDemandJustice , and I sat down to talk about Dale Ho--an incredible voting rights lawyer I recommended to @POTUS to become a federal judge." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "With voting rights under assault--it's only fitting that we elevate to the federal bench one America's top voting rights experts to help safeguard democracy Dale Ho is one of this country's foremost voting rights lawyers I introduced him today to the Senate Judiciary Committee" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to pass the #FreedomToVote Act to fortify our democracy and protect the right to vote Thank you to @CitizenActionNY , @FairElectionsNY , @NYChange , @MakeTheRoadNY , @VOCALNewYork , @NationalAction , and all of the activists across NY for standing with us!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Gladys Ricart Resolution Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Sherrilyn Ifill is one of the most brilliant, forceful, and effective leaders we've seen in the civil rights movement in a very long time. We will miss her in this role, but we know she will continue to fight." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will today vote on moving forward on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The heirs of Jim Crow are weakening the foundations of our democracy. Voting rights are too important. We will continue the fight for voting rights and work to find a path forward to defend the most fundamental liberty we have as citizens." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, I took the steps needed to set up a vote in the Senate on advancing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Senate will vote tomorrow on moving forward on this vital legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "NEW: I just took to the Senate floor to file cloture to move forward on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This bill would advance critical reforms to protect the freedom to vote, upholding the life and legacy of John Lewis. The Senate will vote on Wednesday." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, I will take to the floor to file cloture for the Senate to move forward on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will vote on Wednesday." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 30, 2021 Malliotakis, Borelli: Cancel Mandate & Reopen Firehouses Now Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Oct. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, US Department of Defense - Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Call Out Department Of Defense Timeline To Implement Sexual Assault Reforms Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "The fight to protect our democracy is far from over in the United States Senate. Voting Rights are too precious, too fundamental to abandon. As soon as next week, I am prepared to bring another proposal to the floor: the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2021 Malliotakis: De Blasio's Vaccine Mandate May Cause Shortage of First Responders, Make New Yorkers Less Safe Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The Big Lie has spread like a cancer as many states across the nation have passed the most draconian restrictions against voting that we've seen in decades. Today, the Senate will vote on moving forward on the Freedom to Vote Act to fortify our democracy and protect the vote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "#NationalVoterRegistrationDay is a great day to register to vote if you're not yet registered: http://vote.gov But with voting rights under attack across America: Senate Democrats are also working hard to pass the Freedom to Vote Act to protect this fundamental right." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Dems introduced the Freedom to Vote Act--a powerful bill to tackle voter suppression, partisan gerrymandering, dark money At the end of last week, I took steps to place it on the legislative calendar That enables us to schedule a vote on this bill in the immediate future" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Four Months After COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Became Law, Hirono and Meng Ask DOJ for Updates on Implementation Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are targeting ways that younger, poorer, & non-white Americans access the ballot The Freedom to Vote Act that Democrats are introducing today is a necessary step to help stop this As Majority Leader--it is my intention to hold a vote on this bill as soon as next week" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are committed to passing legislation to protect the right to vote. That's why today--Senate Democrats will introduce the Freedom to Vote Act. It will protect the freedom to vote, stop partisan gerrymandering, and end the scourge of dark money in our politics." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP-led war on democracy has worsened Governor Abbott signed this vile new voter suppression bill--one of the most draconian and undemocratic in living memory The Senate must & will act I intend to hold a vote in the Senate as early as next week on voting rights legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education; and Suzanne Goldberg, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of Department of Education - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley, and Moore Lead 55 Members in Urging Department of Education to Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX in October Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Announces Nearly $2 Million to Increase Diversity and Equity in Technological Research Rep.Joe Morelle
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