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April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 10, 2020 Meng Blasts House GOP Leader McCarthy for Referring to the Coronavirus as the "Chinese Coronavirus" Rep. Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Meeks Analysis Shows Modern-Day Redlining in Queens Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
March 9, 2020 Suozzi joins Rep. Lewis, members of congress, civil rights luminaries on congressional civil rights pilgrimage in Alabama Rep. Tom Suozzi
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "For #Selma55: I'm proud to write this with @StaceyAbrams We must fight back against the efforts to suppress the votes of people of color, young voters, & all hard working Americans It's past time for the Senate to take up #HR4 & act to #RestoreTheVote" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "RT if you agree: This #InternationalWomensDay, we're recommitting ourselves to fight for the rights of women and girls around the world." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "55 years after the historic march for equality in Selma We're continuing to fight the efforts to suppress the votes of Americans of color, young voters, working Americans Senator McConnell & Senate Republicans must allow a vote on #HR4 in the Senate to #RestoreTheVote #Selma55" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - ""The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" Eleanor Roosevelt was born in NY, served as First Lady and the 1st chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights, and oversaw drafting Universal Declaration of Human Rights #WomensHistoryMonth #FearlessFriday" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "Presidential Clemency and Opportunities for Reform" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Black folks throughout the South (and beyond) are NOT low information voters. Nor are they members of the so-called establishment or corporate class. They are the direct descendants of a turbulent history that includes Slavery, Lynching and Jim Crow. Respect. The. Struggle." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "This is unacceptable--and a result of continued GOP attacks on the voting rights of American citizens The House has passed H.R. 4 which would restore critical protections to end #VoterSuppression It's time for the Senate to do the same. #RestoreTheVote" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "These efforts to target minority voters are only possible because the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013. The House has passed H.R. 4 which would restore critical voting rights protections. It's past time for the Senate to act to #RestoreTheVote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "House passed legislation today to make lynching a federal crime. Anti-lynching legislation first introduced in 1918. It has taken more than 100 years to get to this point. But justice delayed is not justice denied. This one is for Emmett Till " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Constance Baker Motley was a key legal strategist in the Civil Rights Movement The 1st African American woman elected to NY's State Senate and 1st to serve as a federal judge Her work to desegregate institutions continues to inspire #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2020 Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 10, 2020 Meng Blasts House GOP Leader McCarthy for Referring to the Coronavirus as the "Chinese Coronavirus" Rep.Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Meeks Analysis Shows Modern-Day Redlining in Queens Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
March 9, 2020 Suozzi joins Rep. Lewis, members of congress, civil rights luminaries on congressional civil rights pilgrimage in Alabama Rep.Tom Suozzi
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "For #Selma55: I'm proud to write this with @StaceyAbrams We must fight back against the efforts to suppress the votes of people of color, young voters, & all hard working Americans It's past time for the Senate to take up #HR4 & act to #RestoreTheVote" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "RT if you agree: This #InternationalWomensDay, we're recommitting ourselves to fight for the rights of women and girls around the world." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "55 years after the historic march for equality in Selma We're continuing to fight the efforts to suppress the votes of Americans of color, young voters, working Americans Senator McConnell & Senate Republicans must allow a vote on #HR4 in the Senate to #RestoreTheVote #Selma55" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - ""The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" Eleanor Roosevelt was born in NY, served as First Lady and the 1st chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights, and oversaw drafting Universal Declaration of Human Rights #WomensHistoryMonth #FearlessFriday" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "Presidential Clemency and Opportunities for Reform" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Black folks throughout the South (and beyond) are NOT low information voters. Nor are they members of the so-called establishment or corporate class. They are the direct descendants of a turbulent history that includes Slavery, Lynching and Jim Crow. Respect. The. Struggle." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "This is unacceptable--and a result of continued GOP attacks on the voting rights of American citizens The House has passed H.R. 4 which would restore critical protections to end #VoterSuppression It's time for the Senate to do the same. #RestoreTheVote" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "These efforts to target minority voters are only possible because the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013. The House has passed H.R. 4 which would restore critical voting rights protections. It's past time for the Senate to act to #RestoreTheVote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "House passed legislation today to make lynching a federal crime. Anti-lynching legislation first introduced in 1918. It has taken more than 100 years to get to this point. But justice delayed is not justice denied. This one is for Emmett Till " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Constance Baker Motley was a key legal strategist in the Civil Rights Movement The 1st African American woman elected to NY's State Senate and 1st to serve as a federal judge Her work to desegregate institutions continues to inspire #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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