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April 15, 2021 Hearing of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Tonko Leads Congressional Hearing on Environmental Justice Bills Rep. Paul Tonko
April 15, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, un-American, and racist effort by Republican-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will deliver a powerful message to Asian Americans that their voices are heard, their concerns are felt, and that their government will take swift, decisive action to protect them. We're moving forward with @MazieHirono & @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "We must all stand up against the recent surge of anti-Asian violence. The Senate this week will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Amid Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Velázquez Announces Two Bills to Direct Federal Resources to End Spike, Combat Crimes Nationwide Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @MazieHirono and @RepGraceMeng today to move forward the COVID Hate Crimes Act. Now is the time for Congress to take a stand and pass legislation to #StopAsianHate. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 40, Legislation to Study and Develop Slavery Reparations Proposals Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 14, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate just sent a loud and clear message by taking the next step on the COVID Hate Crimes Act: Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society. I'm proud to stand with @MazieHirono & @RepGraceMeng to move forward with this bill and #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @RepGraceMeng to support the COVID Hate Crimes Act. We need to get this done. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 TRANSCRIPT: Majority Leader Schumer Pushes For Senate Passage Of The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act At Press Conference With Speaker Pelosi, Senator Hirono, And Reps. Meng And Kim Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "This week: The Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Meng Joins Senate Majority Leader Schumer, House Speaker Pelosi and Colleagues to Call for Passage of Her Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act to Address Anti-Asian Hate Rep. Grace Meng
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "In America, an attack on one group is an attack on all. It's now up to all of us to stand up and speak out in support of the Asian-American community. The Senate this week will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you, Senator @MazieHirono. Now is the time for Congress to take a stand and pass legislation to #StopAsianHate. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 12, 2021 Tweet - "Over the past year, there has been a surge of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans. We cannot let this surge go unaddressed. This week, the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act will stop billionaires from buying elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 5, 2021 Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act Rep. Grace Meng
April 1, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, I was proud to join the rally in Koreatown to stand up to hatred against the AAPI community. The Senate will act to help #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2021 Nadler, Gillibrand, Maloney, Meeks, Jeffries, Meng, Espaillat Announce Bicameral Legislation to Establish African Burial Memorial Museum in New York City Rep. Jerry Nadler
April 1, 2021 Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, Un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Trans rights are human rights. And that's exactly why we're working to pass the #EqualityAct in the Senate. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I announced the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill. It will give the Justice Department--and local communities--crucial tools to fight the wave of racist violence we've seen against Asian Americans. We will act to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Last week, the Judiciary Committee held the first hearing on the #EqualityAct This landmark legislation would enshrine as law that no American shall be denied justice based on their gender or sexual orientation We're working to pass it, because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 24, 2021 Video Release: Rules Committee Holds First Senate Hearing on For the People Act, Legislation Merkley is Leading to Strengthen Democracy, Make It Easier to Vote, and End Influence of Dark Money in Politics Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington And much more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first committee meeting I attended as Majority Leader There is a nationwide effort by GOP-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color It smacks of Jim Crow The #ForThePeople Act is a priority in this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is sacrosanct Voting rights must be inviolable And if we in Congress have to pass a law or amend the Constitution of the United States to ensure government works for our citizens, that's what we should do #S1--the #ForThePeople Act--will be a priority in this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Instead of the Republican Party trying to win back voters they lost in this election, they're trying to disenfranchise voters. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the AAPI Rally Against Hate today in NYC. We must speak out every time we see an act of hatred against Asian Americans--or against any American. We must act to #StopAsianHate. Hate against one is hate against all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Congressman Meeks Introduces Bill to Advance Equity through the Legislative Process Rep. Gregory Meeks
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian-Americans is on the rise America has not excised the age-old demon of racism And we can't allow this rising tide of bigotry to go unchecked As we mourn with the people of Georgia, we must band together, and we must act to #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Capt. Jay Baker's rhetoric rationalizing the Atlanta shootings suspect's actions was unacceptable His comments undermined the pain of the victims' loved ones, public faith in the investigation, and the fear in the Asian American community amid a rising tide of violence and hate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Georgia Shootings Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Klobuchar, Merkley, Schumer Introduce For the People Act to Strengthen Democracy and Put Power Back in the Hands of the American People Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 17, 2021 Congressman Morelle Acts to Combat Gender Discrimination and Strengthen Women's Rights Rep. Joe Morelle
March 17, 2021 Congressman Torres Votes to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act Rep. Ritchie Torres
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Atlanta was shocked last night by a series of shootings leaving 8 people dead--6 of Asian descent We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination--We must #StopAsianHate And we must move forward on legislation to help stop the gun violence epidemic" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Georgia Republicans are trying to limit absentee & mail-in voting, make it harder to use a ballot drop-box, stop early voting on Sundays when many churchgoing African-Americans join voter drives It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass #S1 to protect democracy #ForThePeople" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Removing the Deadline for the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 17, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Republican state legislatures have introduced hundreds of bills aimed at tightening voting rules that target Americans of color. These voter suppression laws smack of Jim Crow. We will fight this. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to protect democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2021 Clarke Introduces H.Res.230 Designating March 2021 as Eddie Bernice Johnson Black Women in Science and Technology Month Rep. Yvette Clarke
March 16, 2021 Clarke Introduces Resolution to Address the Federal Government's Role in Redlining Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 15, 2021 Tweet - "A disproportionate burden of student debt falls on people of color. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt student debt to help close the racial wealth gap." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks one year since Breonna Taylor was killed in her home by police executing a no-knock warrant. Breonna Taylor and her family deserve justice. It is past time for comprehensive policing reform. We are working to pass the Justice In Policing Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2021 Letter to Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force - Duckworth, Booker Request Guidance from Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force on Addressing Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2021 Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act Rep. Grace Meng
March 11, 2021 Stefanik Votes Against Democrats' Gun Control Bills Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 11, 2021 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Opposes Bills Eroding Constitutionally Protected Second Amendment Rights Rep. Claudia Tenney
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan provides more than $10 billion to support America's agriculture And sets aside roughly half of it for disadvantaged communities, particularly Black farmers. Big, bold, urgent COVID relief is on the way" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2021 Reps. Jeffries, Scott, Armstrong and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 9, 2021 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Protect Worker's Rights Rep. Joe Morelle
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks #AAPIEqualPayDay, the day Asian American and Pacific Islander women must work into 2021 to finally catch up to what their white male counterparts earned in 2020 alone. We're working to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to help close the gender and racial pay gaps." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Robin Vos, President of the National Conference of State Legislatures and Honorable Scott K. Saiki, President-Elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures - Rep. Chip Roy joins House Republican Leaders Urging State Legislatures to Ensure Election Integrity Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "600+ were met with violence as they marched in Selma for their right to vote 56 years ago As we mark the 1st anniversary of #BloodySunday without John Lewis: We keep marching for our democracy and working to pass the #ForThePeople Act & John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
April 15, 2021 Hearing of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Tonko Leads Congressional Hearing on Environmental Justice Bills Rep.Paul Tonko
April 15, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, un-American, and racist effort by Republican-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate will deliver a powerful message to Asian Americans that their voices are heard, their concerns are felt, and that their government will take swift, decisive action to protect them. We're moving forward with @MazieHirono & @RepGraceMeng's bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "We must all stand up against the recent surge of anti-Asian violence. The Senate this week will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Amid Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Velázquez Announces Two Bills to Direct Federal Resources to End Spike, Combat Crimes Nationwide Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @MazieHirono and @RepGraceMeng today to move forward the COVID Hate Crimes Act. Now is the time for Congress to take a stand and pass legislation to #StopAsianHate. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 40, Legislation to Study and Develop Slavery Reparations Proposals Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 14, 2021 Violence Against Asian Americans Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate just sent a loud and clear message by taking the next step on the COVID Hate Crimes Act: Racism and violence against Asian Americans has no place in our society. I'm proud to stand with @MazieHirono & @RepGraceMeng to move forward with this bill and #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @RepGraceMeng to support the COVID Hate Crimes Act. We need to get this done. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 TRANSCRIPT: Majority Leader Schumer Pushes For Senate Passage Of The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act At Press Conference With Speaker Pelosi, Senator Hirono, And Reps. Meng And Kim Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "This week: The Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Meng Joins Senate Majority Leader Schumer, House Speaker Pelosi and Colleagues to Call for Passage of Her Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act to Address Anti-Asian Hate Rep.Grace Meng
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "In America, an attack on one group is an attack on all. It's now up to all of us to stand up and speak out in support of the Asian-American community. The Senate this week will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you, Senator @MazieHirono. Now is the time for Congress to take a stand and pass legislation to #StopAsianHate. The Senate will vote this week on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 12, 2021 Tweet - "Over the past year, there has been a surge of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans. We cannot let this surge go unaddressed. This week, the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act will stop billionaires from buying elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 5, 2021 Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act Rep.Grace Meng
April 1, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, I was proud to join the rally in Koreatown to stand up to hatred against the AAPI community. The Senate will act to help #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2021 Nadler, Gillibrand, Maloney, Meeks, Jeffries, Meng, Espaillat Announce Bicameral Legislation to Establish African Burial Memorial Museum in New York City Rep.Jerry Nadler
April 1, 2021 Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, Un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Trans rights are human rights. And that's exactly why we're working to pass the #EqualityAct in the Senate. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I announced the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill. It will give the Justice Department--and local communities--crucial tools to fight the wave of racist violence we've seen against Asian Americans. We will act to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Last week, the Judiciary Committee held the first hearing on the #EqualityAct This landmark legislation would enshrine as law that no American shall be denied justice based on their gender or sexual orientation We're working to pass it, because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 24, 2021 Video Release: Rules Committee Holds First Senate Hearing on For the People Act, Legislation Merkley is Leading to Strengthen Democracy, Make It Easier to Vote, and End Influence of Dark Money in Politics Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington And much more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first committee meeting I attended as Majority Leader There is a nationwide effort by GOP-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color It smacks of Jim Crow The #ForThePeople Act is a priority in this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is sacrosanct Voting rights must be inviolable And if we in Congress have to pass a law or amend the Constitution of the United States to ensure government works for our citizens, that's what we should do #S1--the #ForThePeople Act--will be a priority in this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Instead of the Republican Party trying to win back voters they lost in this election, they're trying to disenfranchise voters. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the AAPI Rally Against Hate today in NYC. We must speak out every time we see an act of hatred against Asian Americans--or against any American. We must act to #StopAsianHate. Hate against one is hate against all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Congressman Meeks Introduces Bill to Advance Equity through the Legislative Process Rep.Gregory Meeks
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian-Americans is on the rise America has not excised the age-old demon of racism And we can't allow this rising tide of bigotry to go unchecked As we mourn with the people of Georgia, we must band together, and we must act to #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Capt. Jay Baker's rhetoric rationalizing the Atlanta shootings suspect's actions was unacceptable His comments undermined the pain of the victims' loved ones, public faith in the investigation, and the fear in the Asian American community amid a rising tide of violence and hate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Georgia Shootings Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 18, 2021 Klobuchar, Merkley, Schumer Introduce For the People Act to Strengthen Democracy and Put Power Back in the Hands of the American People Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 17, 2021 Congressman Morelle Acts to Combat Gender Discrimination and Strengthen Women's Rights Rep.Joe Morelle
March 17, 2021 Congressman Torres Votes to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act Rep.Ritchie Torres
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Atlanta was shocked last night by a series of shootings leaving 8 people dead--6 of Asian descent We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination--We must #StopAsianHate And we must move forward on legislation to help stop the gun violence epidemic" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Georgia Republicans are trying to limit absentee & mail-in voting, make it harder to use a ballot drop-box, stop early voting on Sundays when many churchgoing African-Americans join voter drives It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass #S1 to protect democracy #ForThePeople" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Removing the Deadline for the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 17, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Republican state legislatures have introduced hundreds of bills aimed at tightening voting rules that target Americans of color. These voter suppression laws smack of Jim Crow. We will fight this. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to protect democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2021 Clarke Introduces H.Res.230 Designating March 2021 as Eddie Bernice Johnson Black Women in Science and Technology Month Rep.Yvette Clarke
March 16, 2021 Clarke Introduces Resolution to Address the Federal Government's Role in Redlining Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 15, 2021 Tweet - "A disproportionate burden of student debt falls on people of color. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt student debt to help close the racial wealth gap." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks one year since Breonna Taylor was killed in her home by police executing a no-knock warrant. Breonna Taylor and her family deserve justice. It is past time for comprehensive policing reform. We are working to pass the Justice In Policing Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2021 Letter to Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force - Duckworth, Booker Request Guidance from Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force on Addressing Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2021 Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act Rep.Grace Meng
March 11, 2021 Stefanik Votes Against Democrats' Gun Control Bills Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 11, 2021 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Opposes Bills Eroding Constitutionally Protected Second Amendment Rights Rep.Claudia Tenney
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan provides more than $10 billion to support America's agriculture And sets aside roughly half of it for disadvantaged communities, particularly Black farmers. Big, bold, urgent COVID relief is on the way" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2021 Reps. Jeffries, Scott, Armstrong and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 9, 2021 Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Protect Worker's Rights Rep.Joe Morelle
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks #AAPIEqualPayDay, the day Asian American and Pacific Islander women must work into 2021 to finally catch up to what their white male counterparts earned in 2020 alone. We're working to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to help close the gender and racial pay gaps." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Robin Vos, President of the National Conference of State Legislatures and Honorable Scott K. Saiki, President-Elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures - Rep. Chip Roy joins House Republican Leaders Urging State Legislatures to Ensure Election Integrity Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "600+ were met with violence as they marched in Selma for their right to vote 56 years ago As we mark the 1st anniversary of #BloodySunday without John Lewis: We keep marching for our democracy and working to pass the #ForThePeople Act & John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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