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June 4, 2020
Tweet - "By signing this executive order, Donald Trump is muzzling the voice of environmental justice communities, and continues to make clear his total disregard for those speaking out and fighting for racial justice and a sustainable environment."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020
Pelosi Remarks on Press Call with Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Members of Congress and Advocates on Anniversary of House Passing American Dream and Promise Act
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "America's capital is being patrolled by federal officers--under Pres Trump & AG Barr--who are being told to refuse to ID themselves I'm intro-ing a bill w/ Sen Murphy to require clear ID on uniforms We must prevent this president & future presidents trampling on Americans' rights"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "31 years ago, students, workers, citizens stood up for freedom in Tiananmen Square against the repressive Chinese Communist Party As peaceful protestors across America stand up to end injustice, these students' example should remind us of how America can stand up for our ideals"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats stood together today in silence for 8 minutes & 46 seconds--the length of time the police officer disgustingly pressed his knee into George Floyd's neck. We won't stop working on policing reform & demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell commit ASAP to holding a vote."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Sen McConnell's said--Coin of the realm in the Senate is floor time He hasn't put a COVID relief bill on floor in 5w;--PPP reform passed last night only once Dems forced action He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform--Will it be like his empty pledge to debate gun safety?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "As we continue working on policing reform and demanding Senator Mitch McConnell commit to holding a vote ASAP: Senate Democrats stood together for a moment of silence in Emancipation Hall to honor the life of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and far too many others."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Clarke Responds to 45's Handling of Protestors Seeking Justice
Rep. Yvette Clarke
June 3, 2020
JUNE 10TH: House Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on Police Brutality & Racial Profiling
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 3, 2020
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Protecting the Right to Vote During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell blocked our demand to uphold Americans' constitutional right to peaceful protest and condemn Pres. Trump for his unconstitutional order to have federal officers use gas and rubber bullets on peaceful protesters in Lafayette Park. We won't stop demanding action."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "During a moment of extreme division and strife, Lincoln urged "malice towards none, charity for all" and sought to "bind up our nation's wounds." There is no greater contrast to President Trump, who seems to have malice towards all, charity for none."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Murphy, Blumenthal Urge Defense Department to Refrain from Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Smith, Nadler, Grijalva, and Thompson Call for Answers on Trump Administrations Use of Force Against Peaceful DC Protestors
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "People in America and worldwide look at the images and see troops dressed for combat flanking Lincoln Memorial Lincoln urged: Malice toward none Charity for all Bind up our nation's wounds No greater contrast to Pres. Trump--who seems to have malice toward all, charity for none"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell yesterday talked about his June priorities. He didn't mention COVID-legislation--but the recession could deepen to a depression if we don't act! He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform legislation--but will this be like his pledge to debate gun safety?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "What is President Trump doing to our democracy? And Senate Republicans just going along! Our nation is crying out for leadership and direction Senate Democrats are demanding action Senator McConnell must commit to putting a policing reform bill on the floor of the Senate ASAP"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, too many others The bigotry, discrimination that Black Americans encounter as a daily reality That's why Americans, of all ages and colors and faiths, are out in the street protesting Senate Democrats are working for bold change NOW"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "This is an important step in the direction of justice for George Floyd's family."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Stefanik Calls for Support from National Guard Amid NYS Calling for NY-21 Law Enforcement Support Across the State
Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 2, 2020
Chairman Nadler Statement on Trump Releasing Tear Gas on Peaceful DC Protesters for Photo Op & His Threat to Deploy the Military
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 2, 2020
Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces the Harlem Manifesto to End Police Brutality
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
June 2, 2020
Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 2, 2020
E&C Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Environmental Justice and the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "This was all so Pres. Trump could have a photo-op He doesn't care about justice or law and order He cares only about his own politics and ego America need leaders who can turn our justified anger into action Pres. Trump showed the country once again that he is unable to lead"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "We just demanded the Senate uphold Americans' rights and condemn President Trump's unconstitutional order to have federal officers use gas and rubber bullets on peaceful protesters. But Senator Mitch McConnell objected. We will not stop pushing for and demanding action!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "Crimes of opportunity are NOT acceptable. But a truly inclusive society should not engage in selective outrage. GOP Tax Scam cost taxpayers approximately $2 trillion. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1%. Looting?"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "It's appalling how Senate GOP enables Pres. Trump We demanded the Senate uphold Americans' rights & condemn Pres. Trump's unconstitutional order to have federal officers use gas & rubber bullets on peaceful protesters But Sen. McConnell objected We won't stop demanding action"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to respond with action right now. Senator McConnell: You must commit to putting law enforcement reform legislation on the floor ASAP. A divided nation cannot wait. For healing. For solutions."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "We are living through a tale of two crises--COVID-19 and racial injustice--and President Trump has been a miserable failure at handling both of them."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's refusal to unequivocally acknowledge Congress's role in addressing police brutality is shameful Saying we need to "look at this" rings as hollow as his pledge to have a debate on gun safety Sen. McConnell MUST pledge to put a policing reform bill on the floor"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump ordered federal officers to attack peaceful American citizens exercising their constitutional rights by tear gassing them in a public park while military helicopters flew overhead. Appalling. An abuse of presidential power. Blatantly unconstitutional."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "The admin is using the military as a tool to intimidate citizens Sec. Esper & General Milley should not allow the US Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts The Department of Defense Inspector General must launch an investigation into how the military is being used"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump must immediately cease this behavior. Secretary Esper and General Milley should not allow the U.S. Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts. This administration is using the military as a tool to intimidate American citizens."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "The millions of Americans of all races and backgrounds who have taken to the streets in peaceful protest are doing something noble: Reminding us that the failure to pass police reform legislation is unacceptable That Black Lives Matter We must confront & address injustice now"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's relentless need to make himself, a weak man, feel strong led him to order federal officers to gas peacefully assembled Americans so he could sneak his way to a church photo op. So he could wave a Bible--not read a Bible, not even his Bible--as a prop."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle
Rep. Joe Morelle
June 1, 2020
Letter to Rodrigo Maia, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil - House Members Ring the Alarm Amidst Human Rights Violations in Brazil
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 1, 2020
At Start of Pride Month, Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Highlight Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 1, 2020
Chairman Nadler Statement on Trump Releasing Tear Gas on Peaceful DC Protesters for Photo Op & His Threat to Deploy the Military
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 1, 2020
In the Wake of COVID-19 and Murder of George Floyd, Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls for Formation of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are protesting for an end to the pattern of racial injustice & brutality Yet while America cries out for unification--Pres. Trump is ripping it apart Tear-gassing peaceful protestors just so he could pose for photos outside a church dishonors every value faith teaches"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement On Trump Press Conference & Photo-Op
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "At this challenging time, our nation needs real leadership. President Trump's continued fanning of the flames of discord, bigotry, and violence is cowardly, weak, and dangerous. My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "We must reform law enforcement practices and address broader disparities in our society--the systemic racism and injustice--in our laws and our customs. Right now. Not later. Not next year. Not after the next George Floyd. Right now."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "This is a moment that cries out for leadership. But President Trump struggles to summon an ounce of humanity. His policies have worsened racial divisions in our country. His rhetoric has consistently inflamed them. Either he is too afraid to lead or is simply incapable."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate must lead. Senator McConnell should commit to put a law enforcement reform bill on the floor ASAP. Not hold hearings on President Trump's wild conspiracies about the 2016 election or a month of right-wing, anti-civil rights judicial nominees."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "How low can this president go? President Trump ordered federal authorities to fire tear gas at peaceful protesters so that he could hold a photo op to appear like a tough guy. His words are empty. His actions reveal his true nature."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "As millions of Americans take to the streets in peaceful and righteous protest, this moment--one of pain, and sorrow, and grief--must also be a watershed moment for action."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "America's reeling over the injustice & senselessness of George Floyd's death Reeling over the memory of Ahmaud Arbery, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, the unimaginable number of innocent lives taken in similar circumstances Reeling from centuries of racial injustice"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "While over 4,000 protesters have been arrested in the past week, only 1 of the 4 police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd has been arrested There is accountability when everyday citizens violate the law but it's too often lacking when law enforcement does the same"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 31, 2020
Meng Statement on Death of George Floyd
Rep. Grace Meng
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "We must end racism, racial disparities, and injustice in America."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "George Floyd's family deserves justice. But this was not an isolated incident. We cannot turn a blind eye to racism, racial disparities, and injustice."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020
Rep. Clarke: Violence Against and Hatred of Black Americans Is Morally Reprehensible
Rep. Yvette Clarke
May 29, 2020
Velázquez on Minneapolis
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 29, 2020
Following George Floyd Murder, Reps. Pressley, Omar, Bass, Lee, Introduce House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "At a time when the nation needs unifying more than ever: President Trump is pouring gasoline on the flames by quoting a racist police chief. Shame on him."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020
Meuser, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan "SCAM" Act
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "We must all listen to the cries pouring in from across the country and work to address the inequalities that have persisted for far too long. We're urging the DOJ to investigate the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis PD."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Department of Justice Attorney General, and Eric Dreiband, Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General - Congressman Neguse, House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Doj Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Honorable William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020
Meng Introduces Legislation to Improve Access to Menstrual Products as Nation Marks Menstrual Hygiene Day and National Period Poverty Awareness Week
Rep. Grace Meng
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand DOJ Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector of Department of Homeland Security - California Congressional Members Lead Request for Investigation of Death at Detention Facility and ICE Measures During COVID Crisis
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "I was disgusted and outraged, like so many who watched the video, by the tragic scene of George Floyd pleading for his life. His family deserves justice. But this was not an isolated incident. We cannot turn a blind eye to racism, racial disparities, and injustice."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "It's time to pass HR 4408. The Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act prohibits police chokeholds and other tactics that result in asphyxiation. #GeorgeFloyd was murdered in plain sight. How many more Americans have to die before Congress acts?"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democratic Leaders Demand DHS and ICE Halt Deportations of Unaccompanied Children and Guarantee Due Process Protections
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 27, 2020
Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "By signing this executive order, Donald Trump is muzzling the voice of environmental justice communities, and continues to make clear his total disregard for those speaking out and fighting for racial justice and a sustainable environment."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020
Pelosi Remarks on Press Call with Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Members of Congress and Advocates on Anniversary of House Passing American Dream and Promise Act
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "America's capital is being patrolled by federal officers--under Pres Trump & AG Barr--who are being told to refuse to ID themselves I'm intro-ing a bill w/ Sen Murphy to require clear ID on uniforms We must prevent this president & future presidents trampling on Americans' rights"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "31 years ago, students, workers, citizens stood up for freedom in Tiananmen Square against the repressive Chinese Communist Party As peaceful protestors across America stand up to end injustice, these students' example should remind us of how America can stand up for our ideals"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats stood together today in silence for 8 minutes & 46 seconds--the length of time the police officer disgustingly pressed his knee into George Floyd's neck. We won't stop working on policing reform & demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell commit ASAP to holding a vote."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Sen McConnell's said--Coin of the realm in the Senate is floor time He hasn't put a COVID relief bill on floor in 5w;--PPP reform passed last night only once Dems forced action He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform--Will it be like his empty pledge to debate gun safety?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "As we continue working on policing reform and demanding Senator Mitch McConnell commit to holding a vote ASAP: Senate Democrats stood together for a moment of silence in Emancipation Hall to honor the life of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and far too many others."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Clarke Responds to 45's Handling of Protestors Seeking Justice
Rep.Yvette Clarke
June 3, 2020
JUNE 10TH: House Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on Police Brutality & Racial Profiling
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 3, 2020
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Protecting the Right to Vote During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell blocked our demand to uphold Americans' constitutional right to peaceful protest and condemn Pres. Trump for his unconstitutional order to have federal officers use gas and rubber bullets on peaceful protesters in Lafayette Park. We won't stop demanding action."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "During a moment of extreme division and strife, Lincoln urged "malice towards none, charity for all" and sought to "bind up our nation's wounds." There is no greater contrast to President Trump, who seems to have malice towards all, charity for none."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Murphy, Blumenthal Urge Defense Department to Refrain from Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Smith, Nadler, Grijalva, and Thompson Call for Answers on Trump Administrations Use of Force Against Peaceful DC Protestors
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "People in America and worldwide look at the images and see troops dressed for combat flanking Lincoln Memorial Lincoln urged: Malice toward none Charity for all Bind up our nation's wounds No greater contrast to Pres. Trump--who seems to have malice toward all, charity for none"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell yesterday talked about his June priorities. He didn't mention COVID-legislation--but the recession could deepen to a depression if we don't act! He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform legislation--but will this be like his pledge to debate gun safety?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "What is President Trump doing to our democracy? And Senate Republicans just going along! Our nation is crying out for leadership and direction Senate Democrats are demanding action Senator McConnell must commit to putting a policing reform bill on the floor of the Senate ASAP"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, too many others The bigotry, discrimination that Black Americans encounter as a daily reality That's why Americans, of all ages and colors and faiths, are out in the street protesting Senate Democrats are working for bold change NOW"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "This is an important step in the direction of justice for George Floyd's family."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Stefanik Calls for Support from National Guard Amid NYS Calling for NY-21 Law Enforcement Support Across the State
Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 2, 2020
Chairman Nadler Statement on Trump Releasing Tear Gas on Peaceful DC Protesters for Photo Op & His Threat to Deploy the Military
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 2, 2020
Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces the Harlem Manifesto to End Police Brutality
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
June 2, 2020
Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 2, 2020
E&C Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Environmental Justice and the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "This was all so Pres. Trump could have a photo-op He doesn't care about justice or law and order He cares only about his own politics and ego America need leaders who can turn our justified anger into action Pres. Trump showed the country once again that he is unable to lead"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "We just demanded the Senate uphold Americans' rights and condemn President Trump's unconstitutional order to have federal officers use gas and rubber bullets on peaceful protesters. But Senator Mitch McConnell objected. We will not stop pushing for and demanding action!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "Crimes of opportunity are NOT acceptable. But a truly inclusive society should not engage in selective outrage. GOP Tax Scam cost taxpayers approximately $2 trillion. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1%. Looting?"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "It's appalling how Senate GOP enables Pres. Trump We demanded the Senate uphold Americans' rights & condemn Pres. Trump's unconstitutional order to have federal officers use gas & rubber bullets on peaceful protesters But Sen. McConnell objected We won't stop demanding action"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to respond with action right now. Senator McConnell: You must commit to putting law enforcement reform legislation on the floor ASAP. A divided nation cannot wait. For healing. For solutions."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "We are living through a tale of two crises--COVID-19 and racial injustice--and President Trump has been a miserable failure at handling both of them."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's refusal to unequivocally acknowledge Congress's role in addressing police brutality is shameful Saying we need to "look at this" rings as hollow as his pledge to have a debate on gun safety Sen. McConnell MUST pledge to put a policing reform bill on the floor"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump ordered federal officers to attack peaceful American citizens exercising their constitutional rights by tear gassing them in a public park while military helicopters flew overhead. Appalling. An abuse of presidential power. Blatantly unconstitutional."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "The admin is using the military as a tool to intimidate citizens Sec. Esper & General Milley should not allow the US Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts The Department of Defense Inspector General must launch an investigation into how the military is being used"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump must immediately cease this behavior. Secretary Esper and General Milley should not allow the U.S. Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts. This administration is using the military as a tool to intimidate American citizens."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "The millions of Americans of all races and backgrounds who have taken to the streets in peaceful protest are doing something noble: Reminding us that the failure to pass police reform legislation is unacceptable That Black Lives Matter We must confront & address injustice now"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's relentless need to make himself, a weak man, feel strong led him to order federal officers to gas peacefully assembled Americans so he could sneak his way to a church photo op. So he could wave a Bible--not read a Bible, not even his Bible--as a prop."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle
Rep.Joe Morelle
June 1, 2020
Letter to Rodrigo Maia, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil - House Members Ring the Alarm Amidst Human Rights Violations in Brazil
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 1, 2020
At Start of Pride Month, Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Highlight Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 1, 2020
Chairman Nadler Statement on Trump Releasing Tear Gas on Peaceful DC Protesters for Photo Op & His Threat to Deploy the Military
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 1, 2020
In the Wake of COVID-19 and Murder of George Floyd, Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls for Formation of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are protesting for an end to the pattern of racial injustice & brutality Yet while America cries out for unification--Pres. Trump is ripping it apart Tear-gassing peaceful protestors just so he could pose for photos outside a church dishonors every value faith teaches"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement On Trump Press Conference & Photo-Op
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "At this challenging time, our nation needs real leadership. President Trump's continued fanning of the flames of discord, bigotry, and violence is cowardly, weak, and dangerous. My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "We must reform law enforcement practices and address broader disparities in our society--the systemic racism and injustice--in our laws and our customs. Right now. Not later. Not next year. Not after the next George Floyd. Right now."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "This is a moment that cries out for leadership. But President Trump struggles to summon an ounce of humanity. His policies have worsened racial divisions in our country. His rhetoric has consistently inflamed them. Either he is too afraid to lead or is simply incapable."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate must lead. Senator McConnell should commit to put a law enforcement reform bill on the floor ASAP. Not hold hearings on President Trump's wild conspiracies about the 2016 election or a month of right-wing, anti-civil rights judicial nominees."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "How low can this president go? President Trump ordered federal authorities to fire tear gas at peaceful protesters so that he could hold a photo op to appear like a tough guy. His words are empty. His actions reveal his true nature."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "As millions of Americans take to the streets in peaceful and righteous protest, this moment--one of pain, and sorrow, and grief--must also be a watershed moment for action."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "America's reeling over the injustice & senselessness of George Floyd's death Reeling over the memory of Ahmaud Arbery, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, the unimaginable number of innocent lives taken in similar circumstances Reeling from centuries of racial injustice"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "While over 4,000 protesters have been arrested in the past week, only 1 of the 4 police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd has been arrested There is accountability when everyday citizens violate the law but it's too often lacking when law enforcement does the same"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 31, 2020
Meng Statement on Death of George Floyd
Rep.Grace Meng
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "We must end racism, racial disparities, and injustice in America."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "George Floyd's family deserves justice. But this was not an isolated incident. We cannot turn a blind eye to racism, racial disparities, and injustice."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020
Rep. Clarke: Violence Against and Hatred of Black Americans Is Morally Reprehensible
Rep.Yvette Clarke
May 29, 2020
Velázquez on Minneapolis
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 29, 2020
Following George Floyd Murder, Reps. Pressley, Omar, Bass, Lee, Introduce House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "At a time when the nation needs unifying more than ever: President Trump is pouring gasoline on the flames by quoting a racist police chief. Shame on him."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020
Meuser, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan "SCAM" Act
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "We must all listen to the cries pouring in from across the country and work to address the inequalities that have persisted for far too long. We're urging the DOJ to investigate the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis PD."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Department of Justice Attorney General, and Eric Dreiband, Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General - Congressman Neguse, House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Doj Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Honorable William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020
Meng Introduces Legislation to Improve Access to Menstrual Products as Nation Marks Menstrual Hygiene Day and National Period Poverty Awareness Week
Rep.Grace Meng
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand DOJ Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector of Department of Homeland Security - California Congressional Members Lead Request for Investigation of Death at Detention Facility and ICE Measures During COVID Crisis
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "I was disgusted and outraged, like so many who watched the video, by the tragic scene of George Floyd pleading for his life. His family deserves justice. But this was not an isolated incident. We cannot turn a blind eye to racism, racial disparities, and injustice."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "It's time to pass HR 4408. The Eric Garner Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act prohibits police chokeholds and other tactics that result in asphyxiation. #GeorgeFloyd was murdered in plain sight. How many more Americans have to die before Congress acts?"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democratic Leaders Demand DHS and ICE Halt Deportations of Unaccompanied Children and Guarantee Due Process Protections
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 27, 2020
Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
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