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March 2, 2022 Reps. Espaillat, Wilson, Raskin Lead Push to Posthumously Honor Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses with Congressional Gold Medal Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 1, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Discrimination and the Civil Rights of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian American Communities" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 1, 2022 Meng Joins Family of Queens Resident Guiying Ma for the Announcement of Her Death Rep. Grace Meng
March 1, 2022 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act passes the Senate; when signed into law, proceeds will benefit the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, NY to preserve Tubman's legacy and fund education initiatives of the historic site Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "As we begin #WomensHistoryMonth, I'm so proud to celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of women in New York and across the country. This month and every month, we honor all of the inspirational women who have changed our nation for the better." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Rev. Dr. W Franklyn Richardson leads Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. A preacher for 4 decades. A civil rights leader. He was the youngest person ever elected General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. He chairs the @NationalAction Board. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pingree Urges Biden Admin. to Extend Protections for South Sudanese Amid Continued Humanitarian Crises Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of States - Rep. Gomez Leads 98 Members in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for TPS or DED and Special Student Relief Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Reps. Clarks and Cohen Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Against People With Disabilities Who Need Long Term Services and Supports Rep. Yvette Clarke
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Durbin, Menendez, Portman Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration To Designate Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Grijalva and 46 Members of Congress Urge DHS for Improvements to USCIS Contact Center Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Receiving his Bachelor of Science in 1884, William H. Greene was the first Black graduate of @CUNY . He was the first Black member of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. And he's known as America's first Black meteorologist. https://www1.cuny.edu/sites/matters/2007/04/16/william-h-greene-was-the-first-black-cuny-graduate-and-first-black-member-of-u-s-signal-corps-a-victor-and-a-victim/" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "It was a pleasure this morning to celebrate with Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn for the 20th Pastoral Anniversary of my friend, Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "I was proud to celebrate Dominican Independence Day today in Times Square with so many incredible members of the Dominican community in New York!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Peter Pryor was the 1st Black graduate of @AlbanyLaw He became a civil rights attorney, served as President & General Counsel of Albany NAACP, founded the Urban League of Albany We mourn his passing this January and pray for his family Rest in power, Peter #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2022 Gillibrand Statement On The 10-Year Anniversary Of The Death Of Trayvon Martin Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Franklin, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging State Department Against Increasing Fees on Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Recognizes One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of Equality Act, Urges Senate Action Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Robert O. Lowery was the 1st Black @FDNY Commissioner. He dedicated himself to better serving communities of color and helping promote Black firefighters. He was President of the Vulcan Society--a fraternal organization for Black NYC firefighters. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Samuel J. Battle was the 1st Black NYPD Officer. He went on to become the 1st Black Sergeant, 1st Black Lieutenant, and NYC's 1st Black Parole Commissioner. As Parole Commissioner--he pioneered youth rehabilitation initiatives in Harlem. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Wesley Augustus Williams was the 1st Black @FDNY firefighter to be promoted to officer He rose through the ranks to become a battalion chief by the time he retired And he worked to found the Vulcan Society--a fraternal organization for Black NYC firefighters #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date Title Politician
March 2, 2022 Reps. Espaillat, Wilson, Raskin Lead Push to Posthumously Honor Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses with Congressional Gold Medal Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 1, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Discrimination and the Civil Rights of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian American Communities" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 1, 2022 Meng Joins Family of Queens Resident Guiying Ma for the Announcement of Her Death Rep.Grace Meng
March 1, 2022 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act passes the Senate; when signed into law, proceeds will benefit the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, NY to preserve Tubman's legacy and fund education initiatives of the historic site Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "As we begin #WomensHistoryMonth, I'm so proud to celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of women in New York and across the country. This month and every month, we honor all of the inspirational women who have changed our nation for the better." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Rev. Dr. W Franklyn Richardson leads Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. A preacher for 4 decades. A civil rights leader. He was the youngest person ever elected General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. He chairs the @NationalAction Board. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pingree Urges Biden Admin. to Extend Protections for South Sudanese Amid Continued Humanitarian Crises Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of States - Rep. Gomez Leads 98 Members in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for TPS or DED and Special Student Relief Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Reps. Clarks and Cohen Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Against People With Disabilities Who Need Long Term Services and Supports Rep.Yvette Clarke
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Durbin, Menendez, Portman Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration To Designate Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Grijalva and 46 Members of Congress Urge DHS for Improvements to USCIS Contact Center Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Receiving his Bachelor of Science in 1884, William H. Greene was the first Black graduate of @CUNY . He was the first Black member of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. And he's known as America's first Black meteorologist. https://www1.cuny.edu/sites/matters/2007/04/16/william-h-greene-was-the-first-black-cuny-graduate-and-first-black-member-of-u-s-signal-corps-a-victor-and-a-victim/" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "It was a pleasure this morning to celebrate with Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn for the 20th Pastoral Anniversary of my friend, Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2022 Tweet - "I was proud to celebrate Dominican Independence Day today in Times Square with so many incredible members of the Dominican community in New York!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Peter Pryor was the 1st Black graduate of @AlbanyLaw He became a civil rights attorney, served as President & General Counsel of Albany NAACP, founded the Urban League of Albany We mourn his passing this January and pray for his family Rest in power, Peter #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2022 Gillibrand Statement On The 10-Year Anniversary Of The Death Of Trayvon Martin Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Franklin, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging State Department Against Increasing Fees on Temporary Agricultural Worker Visas Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Recognizes One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of Equality Act, Urges Senate Action Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Robert O. Lowery was the 1st Black @FDNY Commissioner. He dedicated himself to better serving communities of color and helping promote Black firefighters. He was President of the Vulcan Society--a fraternal organization for Black NYC firefighters. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Samuel J. Battle was the 1st Black NYPD Officer. He went on to become the 1st Black Sergeant, 1st Black Lieutenant, and NYC's 1st Black Parole Commissioner. As Parole Commissioner--he pioneered youth rehabilitation initiatives in Harlem. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Wesley Augustus Williams was the 1st Black @FDNY firefighter to be promoted to officer He rose through the ranks to become a battalion chief by the time he retired And he worked to found the Vulcan Society--a fraternal organization for Black NYC firefighters #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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