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Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans had multiple opportunities to work with Democrats to protect the future of our democracy by passing strong federal voting rights legislation. They chose not to. We can't keep waiting on their inaction. Our democracy is on the line & we need to protect voting rights." Sen. Patty Murray
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 - "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
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
Oct. 19, 2021 Senator Murray on the Senate Floor: "The Senate Must Pass the Freedom to Vote Act" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2021 Senator Murray, Congressional Democrats Urge SCOTUS to Protect Reproductive Rights by Upholding Roe and Rejecting Mississippi's Blatantly Unconstitutional Law 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. 16, 2021 Senator Murray, Congressional Democrats Urge SCOTUS to Protect Reproductive Rights by Upholding Roe and Rejecting Mississippi's Blatantly Unconstitutional Law Sen. Patty Murray
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. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 25, 2021 Rep. Smith Votes to Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 24, 2021 Strickland Votes to Pass H.R.4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Marilyn Strickland
Aug. 24, 2021 Larsen Votes to Restore Critical Protections of the Voting Rights Act Rep. Rick Larsen
Aug. 24, 2021 Newhouse Protects Voting Rights, Fights Back Against Democrats' Unconstitutional Power Grab Rep. Dan Newhouse
Aug. 24, 2021 Senator Murray:The Clock is Ticking on Voting Rights Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2021 House Democrats Advance Key Pieces of President Biden's Economic and Civil Rights Agenda Rep. Suzan DelBene
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 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 21, 2021 Senator Murray Praises Biden Administration Rescinding Harmful Trump-era Community Reinvestment Act Rule Sen. Patty Murray
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 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
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 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law 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 Newhouse Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Honor and Protect the American Flag Rep. Dan Newhouse
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. Rick Larsen, ...
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
Date Title Politician
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans had multiple opportunities to work with Democrats to protect the future of our democracy by passing strong federal voting rights legislation. They chose not to. We can't keep waiting on their inaction. Our democracy is on the line & we need to protect voting rights." Sen.Patty Murray
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 - "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
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
Oct. 19, 2021 Senator Murray on the Senate Floor: "The Senate Must Pass the Freedom to Vote Act" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2021 Senator Murray, Congressional Democrats Urge SCOTUS to Protect Reproductive Rights by Upholding Roe and Rejecting Mississippi's Blatantly Unconstitutional Law 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. 16, 2021 Senator Murray, Congressional Democrats Urge SCOTUS to Protect Reproductive Rights by Upholding Roe and Rejecting Mississippi's Blatantly Unconstitutional Law Sen.Patty Murray
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.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 25, 2021 Rep. Smith Votes to Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 24, 2021 Strickland Votes to Pass H.R.4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Marilyn Strickland
Aug. 24, 2021 Larsen Votes to Restore Critical Protections of the Voting Rights Act Rep.Rick Larsen
Aug. 24, 2021 Newhouse Protects Voting Rights, Fights Back Against Democrats' Unconstitutional Power Grab Rep.Dan Newhouse
Aug. 24, 2021 Senator Murray:The Clock is Ticking on Voting Rights Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2021 House Democrats Advance Key Pieces of President Biden's Economic and Civil Rights Agenda Rep.Suzan DelBene
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 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 21, 2021 Senator Murray Praises Biden Administration Rescinding Harmful Trump-era Community Reinvestment Act Rule Sen.Patty Murray
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 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
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 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law 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 Newhouse Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Honor and Protect the American Flag Rep.Dan Newhouse
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.Rick Larsen, ...
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
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