| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "I've been fighting for @SenJeffMerkley 's legislation to stop the Trump administration's despicable actions in Portland and prevent similar abuses in other cities. He just took to the Senate floor with @SenateDems to demand a vote. But Senate GOP blocked it. This is wrong!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "The House just passed the historic #NoBanAct to overturn President Trump's Muslim Ban and Africa Ban. We need to pass it in the Senate to reunite millions of American families, allow more doctors to fight COVID-19, and reject President Trump's anti-immigrant agenda."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Donald Trump's Muslim Ban is hateful. It is unacceptable and unconscionable. We're going to make it unlawful. Vote YES on the #NoBanAct."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 22, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Applauds House Passage of the NO BAN Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 22, 2020
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Gillibrand Urges Senate To Pass Legislation To Block Trump Rule Allowing Employers To Deny Birth Control Coverage
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 22, 2020
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Meng Introduces Legislation to Block President Trump from Excluding Undocumented Immigrants in Reapportionment
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 22, 2020
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Rep. Nadler Statement on Bill Removing Statues of Roger Taney and Confederate Generals From U.S. Capitol
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Nadler Commends Passage of H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act of 2020
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "DOD's 1033 program is one of the main ways local police departments are getting their hands on weapons of war--grenades, tear gas, armored vehicles, and other military-grade weapons. I support Senator Schatz's amendment that we're voting on today to #DemilitarizeThePolice."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 21, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Women's Suffrage Resolution
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 21, 2020
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Meng Blasts President Trump's Attempt to Ban Undocumented Immigrants from Reapportionment
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "This order isn't worth the paper it's printed on. It will be struck down by the courts. Attempting to weaponize the Census for political gain is yet another racially driven attack by a president who wrongly views immigrants as the enemy, when they're a vital part of our society."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "This heartless order will only stoke fear and deprive already underfunded communities across America of much-needed federal resources across all of government, including education, transportation, infrastructure, and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 21, 2020
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Following Disappearance And Murder Of Vanessa Guillén, Gillibrand Offers Amendment To Review Military's Missing Person Investigation Procedures
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 21, 2020
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Stefanik, State, & Local Elected Officials Issue Statement Condemning Recent Displays of Racism in Clinton County
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "We will NOT stop working for and demanding action on policing reform in the Senate. I'm proud to stand at the children's rally marching for justice in Mount Vernon, New York. Because #BlackLivesMatter"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep Lieu Leads 150 Member Letter Urging DOJ to Condemn COVID-Related Anti-Asian Discrimination
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Nadler, Smith, Thompson Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Action in Portland
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Carbajal Introduces New Bill to Block Creation of a Denaturalization Office
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "This Colombian Independence Day, I'm thinking about this picture from last year's parade in Queens Because even if we can't march together today, I'm celebrating the strength of Colombian Americans I can't wait to march together again next year, God willing ¡Que viva Colombia!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 19, 2020
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Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Call for IG Investigation Into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 18, 2020
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Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 18, 2020
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Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 18, 2020
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Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Murphy and I introduced a bill in June to require federal officers to ID themselves. We need to pass it now so this president or any future president can't TRAMPLE Americans' rights."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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Clarke Calls for Immediate Senate Action on Gun Violence
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Meng Immigration Amendment Passes Key House Committee
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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"The Squad' Calls for Reductions to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Budget
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Lauren Alder Reid, Assistant Director of the Office of Policy for the Executive Office of Immigration Review - Nadler & Lofgren Lead 70 Members in Opposing Trump Administration Rule Restricting Asylum
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray, Smith Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposal That Would Discourage Financial Advisors From Supporting Racial Justice
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Castro, Scott, Others Urge Department of Labor to Reverse Work Visa Ban
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Carper, Van Hollen Lead Democratic Senators in Push for Interior to Reverse Course on Harmful Migratory Bird Treaty Act Changes
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the US Department of Labor - Congressman Gonzalez and Others Urge Department of Labor to Reverse Work Visa Ban
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Congressman Panetta Calls on DHS for Protections for Immigrant Survivors of Crimes
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "The proposed Trump rule to deport foreign students deserved what it got--a big red "F" It was cruel and counterproductive and hurt students, universities, and the communities around them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Leadership (or the lack thereof) Matters. Just ask the people of Florida who are being overrun by #COVID19. VOTE. Like your life depends on it. Your quality of life absolutely depends on it."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Davis, University Officials Support Rescission of ICE Guidance Threatening the Legal Status of International Students
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 13, 2020
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Tweet - "A one-year-old boy was killed last night by a stray bullet. Struck down near a playground in Bedford Stuyvesant. Gun violence IS a public health crisis. We must stop it with the fierce urgency of now."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 12, 2020
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Tweet - "One year ago today, New York banned race discrimination based on natural hair or hairstyles. Now we need to pass @SenBooker 's CROWN Act to take action at the federal level and ban this discrimination across America."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Stop playing games Mitch. Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. NOW."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Bring the #JusticeInPolicing Act to the Senate floor immediately. Enough is enough. It passed the House more than 2 months ago."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 12, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm standing with @SenWarren and @RepPressley . Because President Trump using a pandemic to throw out international students is callous and counterproductive. His administration must rescind this decision ASAP."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 11, 2020
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Tweet - "It's been 25 years since more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were massacred in Srebrenica. We will never forget the victims and survivors of the Srebrenica massacre. #Srebrenica25"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 10, 2020
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Nadler, Meeks, Cicilline, Payne, Hayes Call on Senate to Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Chairs Nadler and Maloney Statement on Roger Stone Commutation
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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GAO Report: Education Department Decision to Scrap Obama-Era School Discipline Guidance in Response to Mass Shootings is Unfounded
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Drug Makers for Price Hikes During Global Pandemic
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors the Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 9, 2020
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Trump Policy Modification to Force International Students to Leave U.S. Institutions Amid Global Health Crisis
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Stabenow Letter To Secretary Perdue: Farmers To Families Food Box Program Must Have Kosher And Halal Options
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Rep. Susan Davis Leads Letter Calling on Trump Administration to Reverse Decision to Deport Foreign Students if Coursework Moves Online
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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