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Aug. 26, 2021
Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Protect Voters' Access to the Ballot Box
Rep. Joe Morelle
Aug. 24, 2021
Chairman Nadler Lauds House Passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 17, 2021
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Hakeem Jeffries
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 17, 2021
Rep. Sewell Introduces H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, to Restore Protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 16, 2021
Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "Oversight of the Voting Rights Act: Potential Legislative Reforms"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 10, 2021
Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. I'm standing in support with @DFADCoalition and more groups for today's Democracy Can't Wait rally to protect the right to vote. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021
Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021
House Judiciary Committee Announces Oversight of Voting Rights Act Hearing with Department of Justice
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 8, 2021
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Elise Stefanik
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Aug. 6, 2021
House Judiciary Committee Announces Oversight of Voting Rights Act Hearing with Department of Justice
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 5, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Housing Minority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Barragan Calls for Bold Environmental Justice Investments in Reconciliation Bill
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 3, 2021
Rep. Garbarino Issues Statement In Response to AG Report Finding Governor Cuomo Harassed Multiple Women
Rep. Andrew Garbarino
Aug. 3, 2021
Letter to Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Brown, Padilla Urge Labor Department To Establish Federal Heat Standard To Protect Workers
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 3, 2021
Members of New York Congressional Delegation Make Renewed Call for Governor Cuomo's Resignation
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 1, 2021
CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 30, 2021
Readout of President Biden and Vice President Harris's Meeting with Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer on Voting Rights
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 29, 2021
Rep Speier Joins Rep Johnson in Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 29, 2021
Tweet - "The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2021
Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 28, 2021
Tweet - "The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2021
Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing on "The Need to Enhance the Voting Rights Act: Practice-Based Coverage"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 23, 2021
Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Implement A Federal Ban On Hair Discrimination
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
July 20, 2021
Stefanik Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case
Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 20, 2021
Meng Secures Millions to Help Implement Her Hate Crimes Act Recently Signed into Law by President Biden
Rep. Grace Meng
July 19, 2021
Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ Policy Restricting Use of Compulsory Process to Obtain Journalists' Records
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 19, 2021
Tweet - "Today as we continue the fight in the Senate to protect our democracy: The Senate Rules Committee held its first field hearing in 20 years to hear from Georgians who have seen up close how the GOP voter suppression laws threaten our democracy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2021
Hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties - The Implications of Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee and Potential Legislative Responses
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2021
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Restore DOJ's Office for Access to Justice
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 13, 2021
Tweet - "In Texas--GOP Gov. Abbott called a special session to reconsider one of the most restrictive voting laws I am proud to meet today with Democratic Texas legislators doing all they can to block this dangerous bill The fight in the U.S. Senate to protect voting rights will continue"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021
Voting Rights
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 13, 2021
Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue. Today--I'm meeting with Texas Democrats. Next week--the Senate Rules Committee holds a field hearing in Georgia on voting rights."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2021
Rep. Ritchie Torres Introduces New Resolution Condemning the Rise in Hate Crimes & Legislation Targeting the Transgender & Nonbinary Communities
Rep. Ritchie Torres
June 26, 2021
Tweet - "8 years ago--SCOTUS struck down DOMA. 6 years ago--SCOTUS ruled marriage equality is the law of the land. And today the fight for LGBTQ+ rights continues. No one should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love. This Senate will vote on the Equality Act."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2021
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Lgbtq Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures''; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''; and Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Office of the Comptroller of Currency Relating to ``National Banks and Federal Savings Associations As Lenders''; and for Other Purposes
Rep. Joe Morelle
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Every single Senate Republican voted against even starting debate on critical voting rights legislation. Senate Republicans again signed their names alongside Trump, the Big Lie, voter suppression. Make no mistake: The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights is not over."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Democrats will not let this go. We will not let it die. This voter suppression by GOP legislatures cannot stand. We are going to work tirelessly to see that it does not stand."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans claim they're making it easier to vote and harder to cheat in an election. But in reality, they are making it harder to vote and easier to steal an election. And that's why the Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Today, the United States Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There is a rot at the center of the modern Republican party. Donald Trump's Big Lie has lit a wildfire of voter suppression laws sweeping across our country. This Senate will vote today on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There's no principle behind these GOP voter suppression laws: not fraud, not election integrity, not security, not better election administration The only purpose is rigging the rules--suppressing votes The Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
For the People Act
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
Business Before the Senate
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "When you lose an election, you're supposed to try to win over more voters. Instead, Republicans are trying to stop people from voting. That tears at the very fabric of our democracy. And that's why the Senate will move forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "Voting rights are under assault by GOP legislatures--spurred on by Trump's big lie. Since the beginning of the year, there have been nearly 400 bills introduced to restrict voting rights. The Senate will vote tomorrow on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "GOP legislatures are trying to give themselves more power to undermine and override election boards and county election officials They want to make it harder to vote and easier to steal an election We will move forward on voting rights legislation"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2021
Tweet - "I was proud to join @AAPIDemocracy 's Voting is Justice rally We can't allow the rising tide of bigotry against the AAPI community to go unchecked That's why we passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act And that's why the Senate will move forward on critical voting rights legislation"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 26, 2021
Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Protect Voters' Access to the Ballot Box
Rep.Joe Morelle
Aug. 24, 2021
Chairman Nadler Lauds House Passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 17, 2021
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Hakeem Jeffries
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 17, 2021
Rep. Sewell Introduces H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, to Restore Protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 16, 2021
Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "Oversight of the Voting Rights Act: Potential Legislative Reforms"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 10, 2021
Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. I'm standing in support with @DFADCoalition and more groups for today's Democracy Can't Wait rally to protect the right to vote. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021
Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021
House Judiciary Committee Announces Oversight of Voting Rights Act Hearing with Department of Justice
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 8, 2021
Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Elise Stefanik
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Aug. 6, 2021
House Judiciary Committee Announces Oversight of Voting Rights Act Hearing with Department of Justice
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 5, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Housing Minority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Barragan Calls for Bold Environmental Justice Investments in Reconciliation Bill
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 3, 2021
Rep. Garbarino Issues Statement In Response to AG Report Finding Governor Cuomo Harassed Multiple Women
Rep.Andrew Garbarino
Aug. 3, 2021
Letter to Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Brown, Padilla Urge Labor Department To Establish Federal Heat Standard To Protect Workers
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 3, 2021
Members of New York Congressional Delegation Make Renewed Call for Governor Cuomo's Resignation
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 1, 2021
CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 30, 2021
Readout of President Biden and Vice President Harris's Meeting with Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer on Voting Rights
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 29, 2021
Rep Speier Joins Rep Johnson in Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 29, 2021
Tweet - "The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2021
Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 28, 2021
Tweet - "The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2021
Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing on "The Need to Enhance the Voting Rights Act: Practice-Based Coverage"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 23, 2021
Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Implement A Federal Ban On Hair Discrimination
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
July 20, 2021
Stefanik Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case
Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 20, 2021
Meng Secures Millions to Help Implement Her Hate Crimes Act Recently Signed into Law by President Biden
Rep.Grace Meng
July 19, 2021
Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ Policy Restricting Use of Compulsory Process to Obtain Journalists' Records
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 19, 2021
Tweet - "Today as we continue the fight in the Senate to protect our democracy: The Senate Rules Committee held its first field hearing in 20 years to hear from Georgians who have seen up close how the GOP voter suppression laws threaten our democracy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2021
Hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties - The Implications of Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee and Potential Legislative Responses
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 16, 2021
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Restore DOJ's Office for Access to Justice
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 13, 2021
Tweet - "In Texas--GOP Gov. Abbott called a special session to reconsider one of the most restrictive voting laws I am proud to meet today with Democratic Texas legislators doing all they can to block this dangerous bill The fight in the U.S. Senate to protect voting rights will continue"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021
Voting Rights
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 13, 2021
Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue. Today--I'm meeting with Texas Democrats. Next week--the Senate Rules Committee holds a field hearing in Georgia on voting rights."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2021
Rep. Ritchie Torres Introduces New Resolution Condemning the Rise in Hate Crimes & Legislation Targeting the Transgender & Nonbinary Communities
Rep.Ritchie Torres
June 26, 2021
Tweet - "8 years ago--SCOTUS struck down DOMA. 6 years ago--SCOTUS ruled marriage equality is the law of the land. And today the fight for LGBTQ+ rights continues. No one should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love. This Senate will vote on the Equality Act."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2021
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Lgbtq Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures''; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''; and Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Office of the Comptroller of Currency Relating to ``National Banks and Federal Savings Associations As Lenders''; and for Other Purposes
Rep.Joe Morelle
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Every single Senate Republican voted against even starting debate on critical voting rights legislation. Senate Republicans again signed their names alongside Trump, the Big Lie, voter suppression. Make no mistake: The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights is not over."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Democrats will not let this go. We will not let it die. This voter suppression by GOP legislatures cannot stand. We are going to work tirelessly to see that it does not stand."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans claim they're making it easier to vote and harder to cheat in an election. But in reality, they are making it harder to vote and easier to steal an election. And that's why the Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Today, the United States Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There is a rot at the center of the modern Republican party. Donald Trump's Big Lie has lit a wildfire of voter suppression laws sweeping across our country. This Senate will vote today on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There's no principle behind these GOP voter suppression laws: not fraud, not election integrity, not security, not better election administration The only purpose is rigging the rules--suppressing votes The Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
For the People Act
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
Business Before the Senate
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "When you lose an election, you're supposed to try to win over more voters. Instead, Republicans are trying to stop people from voting. That tears at the very fabric of our democracy. And that's why the Senate will move forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "Voting rights are under assault by GOP legislatures--spurred on by Trump's big lie. Since the beginning of the year, there have been nearly 400 bills introduced to restrict voting rights. The Senate will vote tomorrow on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "GOP legislatures are trying to give themselves more power to undermine and override election boards and county election officials They want to make it harder to vote and easier to steal an election We will move forward on voting rights legislation"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 20, 2021
Tweet - "I was proud to join @AAPIDemocracy 's Voting is Justice rally We can't allow the rising tide of bigotry against the AAPI community to go unchecked That's why we passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act And that's why the Senate will move forward on critical voting rights legislation"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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