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Nov. 18, 2021
Tweet - "If Senate Republicans aren't willing to stand up for our democracy, we can't let them hide behind Senate rules and block Democrats from doing so on our own. We must use every legislative tool needed--including an exemption to the filibuster--to get voting rights legislation passed."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021
Tweet - "The #BeHEARD Act is critical legislation that will help address harassment and discrimination in the workplace by expanding protections for workers and ensuring they get the accountability and justice they deserve. I'm proud to re-introduce it today."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021
Tweet - "For too many workers, going to work means putting up with sexual harassment & discrimination. Everyone deserves to be treated fairly, respectfully, & with dignity. I reintroduced the #BeHEARD Act to expand protections for workers & ensure accountability."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021
Senator Murray Reintroduces BE HEARD Act to Address Workplace Harassment
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 19, 2021
Senator Murray on the Senate Floor: "The Senate Must Pass the Freedom to Vote Act"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2021
Rep. Smith Statement on a Decade Since the End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 15, 2021
Senator Murray Pushes for Swift Action on New Voting Rights Bill
Sen. Patty Murray
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. Suzan DelBene, ...
Aug. 25, 2021
Rep. Smith Votes to Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 24, 2021
Newhouse Protects Voting Rights, Fights Back Against Democrats' Unconstitutional Power Grab
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Aug. 24, 2021
Larsen Votes to Restore Critical Protections of the Voting Rights Act
Rep. Rick Larsen
Aug. 24, 2021
House Democrats Advance Key Pieces of President Biden's Economic and Civil Rights Agenda
Rep. Suzan DelBene
Aug. 24, 2021
Strickland Votes to Pass H.R.4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep. Marilyn Strickland
Aug. 24, 2021
Senator Murray:The Clock is Ticking on Voting Rights
Sen. Patty Murray
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. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation - Spartz and Lofgren Lead Bipartisan Letter to FBI Director Wray Requesting briefing on Constitutional Violations
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Allred, Escobar, and Slotkin lead 2018 Freshman Class in Urging Passage of Modified Voting Rights Legislation During August Recess
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
July 29, 2021
Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 28, 2021
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 28, 2021
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 21, 2021
Senator Murray Praises Biden Administration Rescinding Harmful Trump-era Community Reinvestment Act Rule
Sen. Patty Murray
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. Marilyn Strickland, ...
July 13, 2021
Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on the nominations of Catherine Lhamon, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education (ED), Elizabeth Brown to be General Counsel at ED, and Roberto Rodríguez to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development at ED
Sen. Patty Murray
July 13, 2021
Capito, Cantwell Renew Push for Equal Pay for All USA Athletes Competing Internationally
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 13, 2021
Cantwell, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for Equal Pay for All Athletes Competing Under the American Flag
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 13, 2021
Cantwell, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for Equal Pay for All Athletes Competing Under the American Flag
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 30, 2021
Senator Murray Reintroduces Conversion Therapy Ban
Sen. Patty Murray
June 23, 2021
Cantwell, Hirono Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Boost Gender Equity in Education, Support Title IX
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 22, 2021
Cantwell Statement on Need to Pass the For the People Act
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 19, 2021
Rep. Smith Visits Northwest African American Museum's Juneteenth Celebration
Rep. Adam Smith
June 17, 2021
Senator Murray Hails Juneteenth Becoming an Official Federal Holiday
Sen. Patty Murray
June 17, 2021
Cantwell Statement on Juneteenth Becoming a Federal Holiday
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 16, 2021
Senator Murray Applauds Biden Administration's Move to Protect LGBTQIA+ Students from Discrimination
Sen. Patty Murray
June 15, 2021
Cantwell Statement on Juneteenth Federal Holiday Legislation Passing the Senate
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 15, 2021
Jayapal and Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ban the Use of Facial Recognition Technology by the Government
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 14, 2021
Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislation to Ban Ketamine Two Years After the Death of Elijah McClain
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 14, 2021
Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 10, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Urging Attorney General to Reverse Trump's Attacks on Immigrants
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
June 8, 2021
Strickland, Warren Introduce the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act
Rep. Marilyn Strickland
June 8, 2021
Senator Murray on Republicans Blocking the Paycheck Fairness Act: "A Total Disgrace"
Sen. Patty Murray
June 1, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
May 27, 2021
Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 25, 2021
Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling For Freedom Of The Press Around The World
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Dingell, Lowenthal Lead 56 Members of Congress in Calling for Palestinian Humanitarian Relief, Support of Current Ceasefire
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 20, 2021
Cantwell Statement on the Passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Sen. Maria Cantwell
May 19, 2021
Newhouse Denounces Hate Crimes, Condemns Violence Against Asian Americans
Rep. Dan Newhouse
May 18, 2021
Rep. Smith Strongly Supports House Passage of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Rep. Adam Smith
May 18, 2021
Strickland's Statement on House Passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Rep. Marilyn Strickland
May 18, 2021
Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Bonamici, Omar, Schakowsky, Speier Lead 32 Members in Demanding Equality for Saudi Women
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Date
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Politician
Nov. 18, 2021
Tweet - "If Senate Republicans aren't willing to stand up for our democracy, we can't let them hide behind Senate rules and block Democrats from doing so on our own. We must use every legislative tool needed--including an exemption to the filibuster--to get voting rights legislation passed."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021
Tweet - "The #BeHEARD Act is critical legislation that will help address harassment and discrimination in the workplace by expanding protections for workers and ensuring they get the accountability and justice they deserve. I'm proud to re-introduce it today."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021
Tweet - "For too many workers, going to work means putting up with sexual harassment & discrimination. Everyone deserves to be treated fairly, respectfully, & with dignity. I reintroduced the #BeHEARD Act to expand protections for workers & ensure accountability."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021
Senator Murray Reintroduces BE HEARD Act to Address Workplace Harassment
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 19, 2021
Senator Murray on the Senate Floor: "The Senate Must Pass the Freedom to Vote Act"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2021
Rep. Smith Statement on a Decade Since the End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 15, 2021
Senator Murray Pushes for Swift Action on New Voting Rights Bill
Sen.Patty Murray
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.Suzan DelBene, ...
Aug. 25, 2021
Rep. Smith Votes to Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 24, 2021
Newhouse Protects Voting Rights, Fights Back Against Democrats' Unconstitutional Power Grab
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Aug. 24, 2021
Larsen Votes to Restore Critical Protections of the Voting Rights Act
Rep.Rick Larsen
Aug. 24, 2021
House Democrats Advance Key Pieces of President Biden's Economic and Civil Rights Agenda
Rep.Suzan DelBene
Aug. 24, 2021
Strickland Votes to Pass H.R.4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep.Marilyn Strickland
Aug. 24, 2021
Senator Murray:The Clock is Ticking on Voting Rights
Sen.Patty Murray
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.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation - Spartz and Lofgren Lead Bipartisan Letter to FBI Director Wray Requesting briefing on Constitutional Violations
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Allred, Escobar, and Slotkin lead 2018 Freshman Class in Urging Passage of Modified Voting Rights Legislation During August Recess
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
July 29, 2021
Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 28, 2021
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 28, 2021
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 21, 2021
Senator Murray Praises Biden Administration Rescinding Harmful Trump-era Community Reinvestment Act Rule
Sen.Patty Murray
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.Marilyn Strickland, ...
July 13, 2021
Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on the nominations of Catherine Lhamon, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education (ED), Elizabeth Brown to be General Counsel at ED, and Roberto Rodríguez to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development at ED
Sen.Patty Murray
July 13, 2021
Capito, Cantwell Renew Push for Equal Pay for All USA Athletes Competing Internationally
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 13, 2021
Cantwell, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for Equal Pay for All Athletes Competing Under the American Flag
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 13, 2021
Cantwell, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for Equal Pay for All Athletes Competing Under the American Flag
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 30, 2021
Senator Murray Reintroduces Conversion Therapy Ban
Sen.Patty Murray
June 23, 2021
Cantwell, Hirono Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Boost Gender Equity in Education, Support Title IX
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 22, 2021
Cantwell Statement on Need to Pass the For the People Act
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 19, 2021
Rep. Smith Visits Northwest African American Museum's Juneteenth Celebration
Rep.Adam Smith
June 17, 2021
Senator Murray Hails Juneteenth Becoming an Official Federal Holiday
Sen.Patty Murray
June 17, 2021
Cantwell Statement on Juneteenth Becoming a Federal Holiday
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 16, 2021
Senator Murray Applauds Biden Administration's Move to Protect LGBTQIA+ Students from Discrimination
Sen.Patty Murray
June 15, 2021
Cantwell Statement on Juneteenth Federal Holiday Legislation Passing the Senate
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 15, 2021
Jayapal and Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ban the Use of Facial Recognition Technology by the Government
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 14, 2021
Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislation to Ban Ketamine Two Years After the Death of Elijah McClain
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 14, 2021
Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 10, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Urging Attorney General to Reverse Trump's Attacks on Immigrants
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
June 8, 2021
Strickland, Warren Introduce the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act
Rep.Marilyn Strickland
June 8, 2021
Senator Murray on Republicans Blocking the Paycheck Fairness Act: "A Total Disgrace"
Sen.Patty Murray
June 1, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
May 27, 2021
Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 25, 2021
Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling For Freedom Of The Press Around The World
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Dingell, Lowenthal Lead 56 Members of Congress in Calling for Palestinian Humanitarian Relief, Support of Current Ceasefire
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 20, 2021
Cantwell Statement on the Passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Sen.Maria Cantwell
May 19, 2021
Newhouse Denounces Hate Crimes, Condemns Violence Against Asian Americans
Rep.Dan Newhouse
May 18, 2021
Rep. Smith Strongly Supports House Passage of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Rep.Adam Smith
May 18, 2021
Strickland's Statement on House Passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Rep.Marilyn Strickland
May 18, 2021
Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Bonamici, Omar, Schakowsky, Speier Lead 32 Members in Demanding Equality for Saudi Women
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
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