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Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are committed to passing legislation to protect the right to vote. That's why today--Senate Democrats will introduce the Freedom to Vote Act. It will protect the freedom to vote, stop partisan gerrymandering, and end the scourge of dark money in our politics." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education; and Suzanne Goldberg, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of Department of Education - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley, and Moore Lead 55 Members in Urging Department of Education to Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX in October Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP-led war on democracy has worsened Governor Abbott signed this vile new voter suppression bill--one of the most draconian and undemocratic in living memory The Senate must & will act I intend to hold a vote in the Senate as early as next week on voting rights legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Announces Nearly $2 Million to Increase Diversity and Equity in Technological Research Rep. Joe Morelle
Aug. 26, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Protect Voters' Access to the Ballot Box Rep. Joe Morelle
Aug. 24, 2021 Chairman Nadler Lauds House Passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 17, 2021 Rep. Sewell Introduces H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, to Restore Protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 17, 2021 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 16, 2021 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "Oversight of the Voting Rights Act: Potential Legislative Reforms" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. I'm standing in support with @DFADCoalition and more groups for today's Democracy Can't Wait rally to protect the right to vote. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 House Judiciary Committee Announces Oversight of Voting Rights Act Hearing with Department of Justice Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 8, 2021 Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Elise Stefanik Rep. Elise Stefanik
Aug. 6, 2021 House Judiciary Committee Announces Oversight of Voting Rights Act Hearing with Department of Justice Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Housing Minority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Barragan Calls for Bold Environmental Justice Investments in Reconciliation Bill Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Brown, Padilla Urge Labor Department To Establish Federal Heat Standard To Protect Workers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Rep. Garbarino Issues Statement In Response to AG Report Finding Governor Cuomo Harassed Multiple Women Rep. Andrew Garbarino
Aug. 3, 2021 Members of New York Congressional Delegation Make Renewed Call for Governor Cuomo's Resignation Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 1, 2021 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 30, 2021 Readout of President Biden and Vice President Harris's Meeting with Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer on Voting Rights Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2021 Rep Speier Joins Rep Johnson in Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 29, 2021 Tenney, Kustoff, and Banks Introduce PROTECT Act to Defend the Constitutional Integrity of Elections Rep. Claudia Tenney
July 29, 2021 Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2021 Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing on "The Need to Enhance the Voting Rights Act: Practice-Based Coverage" Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 23, 2021 Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Implement A Federal Ban On Hair Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
July 20, 2021 Meng Secures Millions to Help Implement Her Hate Crimes Act Recently Signed into Law by President Biden Rep. Grace Meng
July 20, 2021 Stefanik Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 20, 2021 Stefanik Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 19, 2021 Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ Policy Restricting Use of Compulsory Process to Obtain Journalists' Records Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "Today as we continue the fight in the Senate to protect our democracy: The Senate Rules Committee held its first field hearing in 20 years to hear from Georgians who have seen up close how the GOP voter suppression laws threaten our democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2021 Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Restore DOJ's Office for Access to Justice Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 16, 2021 Hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties - The Implications of Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee and Potential Legislative Responses Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 13, 2021 Voting Rights Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "In Texas--GOP Gov. Abbott called a special session to reconsider one of the most restrictive voting laws I am proud to meet today with Democratic Texas legislators doing all they can to block this dangerous bill The fight in the U.S. Senate to protect voting rights will continue" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue. Today--I'm meeting with Texas Democrats. Next week--the Senate Rules Committee holds a field hearing in Georgia on voting rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2021 Rep. Ritchie Torres Introduces New Resolution Condemning the Rise in Hate Crimes & Legislation Targeting the Transgender & Nonbinary Communities Rep. Ritchie Torres
June 26, 2021 Tweet - "8 years ago--SCOTUS struck down DOMA. 6 years ago--SCOTUS ruled marriage equality is the law of the land. And today the fight for LGBTQ+ rights continues. No one should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love. This Senate will vote on the Equality Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Lgbtq Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures''; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''; and Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Office of the Comptroller of Currency Relating to ``National Banks and Federal Savings Associations As Lenders''; and for Other Purposes Rep. Joe Morelle
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "Now might be a good time to remind America that the filibuster does not appear anywhere in the Constitution." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "There's no principle behind these GOP voter suppression laws: not fraud, not election integrity, not security, not better election administration The only purpose is rigging the rules--suppressing votes The Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats will not let this go. We will not let it die. This voter suppression by GOP legislatures cannot stand. We are going to work tirelessly to see that it does not stand." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans claim they're making it easier to vote and harder to cheat in an election. But in reality, they are making it harder to vote and easier to steal an election. And that's why the Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "There is a rot at the center of the modern Republican party. Donald Trump's Big Lie has lit a wildfire of voter suppression laws sweeping across our country. This Senate will vote today on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Every single Senate Republican voted against even starting debate on critical voting rights legislation. Senate Republicans again signed their names alongside Trump, the Big Lie, voter suppression. Make no mistake: The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights is not over." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are committed to passing legislation to protect the right to vote. That's why today--Senate Democrats will introduce the Freedom to Vote Act. It will protect the freedom to vote, stop partisan gerrymandering, and end the scourge of dark money in our politics." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education; and Suzanne Goldberg, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of Department of Education - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley, and Moore Lead 55 Members in Urging Department of Education to Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX in October Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP-led war on democracy has worsened Governor Abbott signed this vile new voter suppression bill--one of the most draconian and undemocratic in living memory The Senate must & will act I intend to hold a vote in the Senate as early as next week on voting rights legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Announces Nearly $2 Million to Increase Diversity and Equity in Technological Research Rep.Joe Morelle
Aug. 26, 2021 Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Protect Voters' Access to the Ballot Box Rep.Joe Morelle
Aug. 24, 2021 Chairman Nadler Lauds House Passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 17, 2021 Rep. Sewell Introduces H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, to Restore Protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 17, 2021 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 16, 2021 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "Oversight of the Voting Rights Act: Potential Legislative Reforms" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. I'm standing in support with @DFADCoalition and more groups for today's Democracy Can't Wait rally to protect the right to vote. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2021 House Judiciary Committee Announces Oversight of Voting Rights Act Hearing with Department of Justice Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 8, 2021 Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures" - Transcript: Interview with Elise Stefanik Rep.Elise Stefanik
Aug. 6, 2021 House Judiciary Committee Announces Oversight of Voting Rights Act Hearing with Department of Justice Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Housing Minority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Barragan Calls for Bold Environmental Justice Investments in Reconciliation Bill Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Letter to Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Brown, Padilla Urge Labor Department To Establish Federal Heat Standard To Protect Workers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 3, 2021 Rep. Garbarino Issues Statement In Response to AG Report Finding Governor Cuomo Harassed Multiple Women Rep.Andrew Garbarino
Aug. 3, 2021 Members of New York Congressional Delegation Make Renewed Call for Governor Cuomo's Resignation Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 1, 2021 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
July 30, 2021 Readout of President Biden and Vice President Harris's Meeting with Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer on Voting Rights Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 29, 2021 Rep Speier Joins Rep Johnson in Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 29, 2021 Tenney, Kustoff, and Banks Introduce PROTECT Act to Defend the Constitutional Integrity of Elections Rep.Claudia Tenney
July 29, 2021 Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2021 Hearing of the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Hearing on "The Need to Enhance the Voting Rights Act: Practice-Based Coverage" Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 23, 2021 Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Implement A Federal Ban On Hair Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
July 20, 2021 Meng Secures Millions to Help Implement Her Hate Crimes Act Recently Signed into Law by President Biden Rep.Grace Meng
July 20, 2021 Stefanik Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 20, 2021 Stefanik Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 19, 2021 Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ Policy Restricting Use of Compulsory Process to Obtain Journalists' Records Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "Today as we continue the fight in the Senate to protect our democracy: The Senate Rules Committee held its first field hearing in 20 years to hear from Georgians who have seen up close how the GOP voter suppression laws threaten our democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2021 Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Restore DOJ's Office for Access to Justice Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 16, 2021 Hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties - The Implications of Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee and Potential Legislative Responses Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 13, 2021 Voting Rights Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "In Texas--GOP Gov. Abbott called a special session to reconsider one of the most restrictive voting laws I am proud to meet today with Democratic Texas legislators doing all they can to block this dangerous bill The fight in the U.S. Senate to protect voting rights will continue" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures are conducting an attack on democracy fueled by Trump's Big Lie. The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights will continue. Today--I'm meeting with Texas Democrats. Next week--the Senate Rules Committee holds a field hearing in Georgia on voting rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2021 Rep. Ritchie Torres Introduces New Resolution Condemning the Rise in Hate Crimes & Legislation Targeting the Transgender & Nonbinary Communities Rep.Ritchie Torres
June 26, 2021 Tweet - "8 years ago--SCOTUS struck down DOMA. 6 years ago--SCOTUS ruled marriage equality is the law of the land. And today the fight for LGBTQ+ rights continues. No one should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love. This Senate will vote on the Equality Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 23, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Lgbtq Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures''; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''; and Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Office of the Comptroller of Currency Relating to ``National Banks and Federal Savings Associations As Lenders''; and for Other Purposes Rep.Joe Morelle
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "Now might be a good time to remind America that the filibuster does not appear anywhere in the Constitution." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "There's no principle behind these GOP voter suppression laws: not fraud, not election integrity, not security, not better election administration The only purpose is rigging the rules--suppressing votes The Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats will not let this go. We will not let it die. This voter suppression by GOP legislatures cannot stand. We are going to work tirelessly to see that it does not stand." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans claim they're making it easier to vote and harder to cheat in an election. But in reality, they are making it harder to vote and easier to steal an election. And that's why the Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "There is a rot at the center of the modern Republican party. Donald Trump's Big Lie has lit a wildfire of voter suppression laws sweeping across our country. This Senate will vote today on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Every single Senate Republican voted against even starting debate on critical voting rights legislation. Senate Republicans again signed their names alongside Trump, the Big Lie, voter suppression. Make no mistake: The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights is not over." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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