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Jan. 24, 2023
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - TRANSCRIPT Pretty Atty. Finds Classified Docs At Former VP's Indiana Home; Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) Discusses About Classified Documents Found At Pence's Private Home; All 11 Victims In Dance Hall Massacre Identified; 66-Year-Old Man Accused of Gunning Down Seven In Half Moon Bay. Aired 3-3:30p ET
Rep. Ro Khanna
Jan. 23, 2023
Tweet - "Visited community members in Monterey Park to express my support in the wake of the tragic shooting during Lunar New Year celebrations. We won't let this horrific act dim the vibrant spirit of this community, and we will do everything we can to help them recover."
Sen. Alex Padilla
Jan. 23, 2023
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - TRANSCRIPT Man Shares How He Confronted And Disarmed Gunman; Interview With Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA); Santos' Lies Put Spotlight On Powerful Republicans Who Backed Him; CNN Joins Aid Workers On Dangerous Mission In Bakhmut, Ukraine; Jury Selection Begins In Double Murder Trial Of Alex Murdaugh. Aired 8-9p ET
Rep. Judy Chu
Jan. 22, 2023
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - TRANSCRIPT Interview with Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) about the Monterey Park Mass Shooting; FBI Found Six More Items with Classified Markings at Biden's Wilmington Home; Biden Orders White House Flag at Half-Staff to Honor California Shooting Victims; Remembering Lisa Marie Presley; Tight-Knit Community in California Reeling After Dance Hall Shooting; Bills Fall to Bengals in First Match Up Since Damar Hamlin's Injury; Prices High, But Inflation Easing. Aired 10-11p ET
Rep. Judy Chu
Jan. 22, 2023
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - TRANSCRIPT SWAT Standoff Underway Believed to Related to Mass Shooting in Monterey Park; California Manhunt Underway; Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) Interview. Aired 4-5p ET
Rep. Judy Chu
Dec. 14, 2022
Schatz, Takano, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation To Protect Sexual Privacy, Stop Targeted Government Attacks On LGBTQ+ Rights
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
Dec. 13, 2022
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at White House Bill Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 12, 2022
Chairwoman Waters Statement on the Arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried
Rep. Maxine Waters
Dec. 8, 2022
Pelosi Statement on the Release of Brittney Griner
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2022
Ranking Member Turner, Chairman Schiff Statements on final passage of 2023 Intelligence Authorization Act
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "My heart is full. The Respect for Marriage Act will soon be the law of the land: a glorious triumph for love and freedom."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 29, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 16, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Pass the Bipartisan Speak Out Act
Rep. Sara Jacobs
Nov. 14, 2022
Weber, Speier, Chu, Bass, Carbajal, and Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Pervasive Bop Prison Understaffing
Rep. Judy Chu, ...
Nov. 14, 2022
Tweet - "I am deeply dismayed to hear of the shooting at the University of Virginia last night and my prayers are with the victims of this needless gun violence and their loved ones. I will continue to monitor the situation as it develops."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 31, 2022
Thompson Calls for Senate Action on Background Checks and Federal Red Flag Law After St. Louis School Shooting
Rep. Mike Thompson
Oct. 28, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Congresswoman Lee and Senator Padilla Call for National Public Health Emergency Declaration on Gun Violence
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Oct. 26, 2022
Congressman Desaulnier Unveils "not Here" Gun Violence Prevention Initiative
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
Oct. 24, 2022
Chairman Schiff on DOJ Charges Against Chinese Intelligence Officials
Sen. Adam Schiff
Oct. 21, 2022
Letter to Mr. Richard C. Visek, Acting Legal Advisor for the US Department of State - Jacobs, Castro Lead Call for Biden Administration to Affirm Global Commitment to Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights Post-dobbs
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Oct. 20, 2022
Tweet - "Every American deserves to live in a safe community where they can thrive. That's why @HouseDemocrats enacted an historic gun violence prevention law -- and voted to give law enforcement the tools to prevent crime while advancing strong training and accountability measures."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 20, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Markey, Rep. Meng Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden to Roll Back Trump's Deregulation of 3d-printed Ghost Guns
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
Rep. Ami Bera, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Urging DOJ & ATF To Clarify & Enforce Ghost Guns Rule
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Oct. 11, 2022
Inspired by Central Coast Veteran, Reps. Carbajal and Bacon Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Support Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congresswoman Escobar Leads Letter to DOJ to Investigate Migrant Shooting in West Texas as a Hate Crime
Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Sherman Cosponsors Bill to Help Address Big Tech's Power over News Organizations
Rep. Brad Sherman
Oct. 4, 2022
Barragán & Padilla Introduce Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act
Rep. Nanette Barragán
Oct. 1, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, and Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of U.S. Senate - Titus Calls for a Ban on Bump Stocks Once and For All
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Sánchez, Moore, Miller introduce bill to protect survivors of sexual violence from unexpected medical costs
Rep. Linda Sánchez
Sept. 30, 2022
Costa, Gonzales Introduce Bill to Protect the Rights of Child Abuse Victims During Federal Investigations
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Schiff, McCollum Introduce Khashoggi Act to Protect Journalists
Sen. Adam Schiff
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - House Intelligence Committee Members Call for Action On Foreign Commercial Spyware Risks to Americans
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Safe Storage of Firearms and Reduce Gun Violence
Rep. Mike Levin, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
REPS TED LIEU, SHEILA JACKSON LEE, YVETTE CLARKE, AND JIMMY GOMEZ INTRODUCE BILL TO REGULATE LAW ENFORCEMENT USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY
Rep. Ted Lieu
Sept. 29, 2022
REPS JIMMY GOMEZ, TED LIEU, SHEILA JACKSON LEE, AND YVETTE CLARKE INTRODUCE BILL TO REGULATE LAW ENFORCEMENT USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY
Rep. Jimmy Gomez
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Murphy, Warren, Castro, Torres Demand Answers from Commerce Department about Troubling Increase in Approvals of Assault Weapon Exports
Rep. Norma Torres, ...
Sept. 27, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Supporters of Outbound Investment Legislation Urge Administration to Take Executive Action to Safeguard National Security, Protect Supply Chains
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 22, 2022
House Unanimously passes Issa-Sponsored Legislation to Prevent Human Trafficking
Rep. Darrell Issa
Sept. 22, 2022
Rep. Panetta Votes to Fund Local Police Departments and Mental Health Services
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Sept. 22, 2022
Thompson Votes to Protect Communities and Provide Law Enforcement with Critical Resources
Rep. Mike Thompson
Sept. 22, 2022
Congressman Valadao Delivers More Funding for Law Enforcement
Rep. David Valadao
Sept. 22, 2022
Rep. Aguilar Supports Increased Police Funding
Rep. Pete Aguilar
Sept. 22, 2022
Harder Votes to Pass New Funding for Central Valley Police Departments
Rep. Josh Harder
Sept. 22, 2022
Costa votes to Invest in Law Enforcement
Rep. Jim Costa
Sept. 21, 2022
Reps. Estes, Panetta Introduce the Fighting Stimulant and Other Substance Use Disorders Act
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
Sept. 20, 2022
Feinstein, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Enact Water Settlement between Tule River Tribe and United States
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Sept. 20, 2022
Rep. Calvert Introduces MINES Act
Rep. Ken Calvert
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
Date
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Politician
Jan. 24, 2023
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - TRANSCRIPT Pretty Atty. Finds Classified Docs At Former VP's Indiana Home; Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) Discusses About Classified Documents Found At Pence's Private Home; All 11 Victims In Dance Hall Massacre Identified; 66-Year-Old Man Accused of Gunning Down Seven In Half Moon Bay. Aired 3-3:30p ET
Rep.Ro Khanna
Jan. 23, 2023
Tweet - "Visited community members in Monterey Park to express my support in the wake of the tragic shooting during Lunar New Year celebrations. We won't let this horrific act dim the vibrant spirit of this community, and we will do everything we can to help them recover."
Sen.Alex Padilla
Jan. 23, 2023
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - TRANSCRIPT Man Shares How He Confronted And Disarmed Gunman; Interview With Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA); Santos' Lies Put Spotlight On Powerful Republicans Who Backed Him; CNN Joins Aid Workers On Dangerous Mission In Bakhmut, Ukraine; Jury Selection Begins In Double Murder Trial Of Alex Murdaugh. Aired 8-9p ET
Rep.Judy Chu
Jan. 22, 2023
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - TRANSCRIPT Interview with Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) about the Monterey Park Mass Shooting; FBI Found Six More Items with Classified Markings at Biden's Wilmington Home; Biden Orders White House Flag at Half-Staff to Honor California Shooting Victims; Remembering Lisa Marie Presley; Tight-Knit Community in California Reeling After Dance Hall Shooting; Bills Fall to Bengals in First Match Up Since Damar Hamlin's Injury; Prices High, But Inflation Easing. Aired 10-11p ET
Rep.Judy Chu
Jan. 22, 2023
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - TRANSCRIPT SWAT Standoff Underway Believed to Related to Mass Shooting in Monterey Park; California Manhunt Underway; Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) Interview. Aired 4-5p ET
Rep.Judy Chu
Dec. 14, 2022
Schatz, Takano, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation To Protect Sexual Privacy, Stop Targeted Government Attacks On LGBTQ+ Rights
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
Dec. 13, 2022
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at White House Bill Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 12, 2022
Chairwoman Waters Statement on the Arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried
Rep.Maxine Waters
Dec. 8, 2022
Pelosi Statement on the Release of Brittney Griner
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2022
Ranking Member Turner, Chairman Schiff Statements on final passage of 2023 Intelligence Authorization Act
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "My heart is full. The Respect for Marriage Act will soon be the law of the land: a glorious triumph for love and freedom."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 29, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 16, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Pass the Bipartisan Speak Out Act
Rep.Sara Jacobs
Nov. 14, 2022
Weber, Speier, Chu, Bass, Carbajal, and Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Pervasive Bop Prison Understaffing
Rep.Judy Chu, ...
Nov. 14, 2022
Tweet - "I am deeply dismayed to hear of the shooting at the University of Virginia last night and my prayers are with the victims of this needless gun violence and their loved ones. I will continue to monitor the situation as it develops."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 31, 2022
Thompson Calls for Senate Action on Background Checks and Federal Red Flag Law After St. Louis School Shooting
Rep.Mike Thompson
Oct. 28, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Congresswoman Lee and Senator Padilla Call for National Public Health Emergency Declaration on Gun Violence
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Oct. 26, 2022
Congressman Desaulnier Unveils "not Here" Gun Violence Prevention Initiative
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
Oct. 24, 2022
Chairman Schiff on DOJ Charges Against Chinese Intelligence Officials
Sen.Adam Schiff
Oct. 21, 2022
Letter to Mr. Richard C. Visek, Acting Legal Advisor for the US Department of State - Jacobs, Castro Lead Call for Biden Administration to Affirm Global Commitment to Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights Post-dobbs
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Oct. 20, 2022
Tweet - "Every American deserves to live in a safe community where they can thrive. That's why @HouseDemocrats enacted an historic gun violence prevention law -- and voted to give law enforcement the tools to prevent crime while advancing strong training and accountability measures."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 20, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Markey, Rep. Meng Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden to Roll Back Trump's Deregulation of 3d-printed Ghost Guns
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
Rep.Ami Bera, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Urging DOJ & ATF To Clarify & Enforce Ghost Guns Rule
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Oct. 11, 2022
Inspired by Central Coast Veteran, Reps. Carbajal and Bacon Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Support Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congresswoman Escobar Leads Letter to DOJ to Investigate Migrant Shooting in West Texas as a Hate Crime
Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Sherman Cosponsors Bill to Help Address Big Tech's Power over News Organizations
Rep.Brad Sherman
Oct. 4, 2022
Barragán & Padilla Introduce Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act
Rep.Nanette Barragán
Oct. 1, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, and Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of U.S. Senate - Titus Calls for a Ban on Bump Stocks Once and For All
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Sánchez, Moore, Miller introduce bill to protect survivors of sexual violence from unexpected medical costs
Rep.Linda Sánchez
Sept. 30, 2022
Costa, Gonzales Introduce Bill to Protect the Rights of Child Abuse Victims During Federal Investigations
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Schiff, McCollum Introduce Khashoggi Act to Protect Journalists
Sen.Adam Schiff
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - House Intelligence Committee Members Call for Action On Foreign Commercial Spyware Risks to Americans
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Safe Storage of Firearms and Reduce Gun Violence
Rep.Mike Levin, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
REPS TED LIEU, SHEILA JACKSON LEE, YVETTE CLARKE, AND JIMMY GOMEZ INTRODUCE BILL TO REGULATE LAW ENFORCEMENT USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY
Rep.Ted Lieu
Sept. 29, 2022
REPS JIMMY GOMEZ, TED LIEU, SHEILA JACKSON LEE, AND YVETTE CLARKE INTRODUCE BILL TO REGULATE LAW ENFORCEMENT USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY
Rep.Jimmy Gomez
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Murphy, Warren, Castro, Torres Demand Answers from Commerce Department about Troubling Increase in Approvals of Assault Weapon Exports
Rep.Norma Torres, ...
Sept. 27, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Supporters of Outbound Investment Legislation Urge Administration to Take Executive Action to Safeguard National Security, Protect Supply Chains
Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Sept. 22, 2022
House Unanimously passes Issa-Sponsored Legislation to Prevent Human Trafficking
Rep.Darrell Issa
Sept. 22, 2022
Rep. Panetta Votes to Fund Local Police Departments and Mental Health Services
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Sept. 22, 2022
Thompson Votes to Protect Communities and Provide Law Enforcement with Critical Resources
Rep.Mike Thompson
Sept. 22, 2022
Congressman Valadao Delivers More Funding for Law Enforcement
Rep.David Valadao
Sept. 22, 2022
Rep. Aguilar Supports Increased Police Funding
Rep.Pete Aguilar
Sept. 22, 2022
Harder Votes to Pass New Funding for Central Valley Police Departments
Rep.Josh Harder
Sept. 22, 2022
Costa votes to Invest in Law Enforcement
Rep.Jim Costa
Sept. 21, 2022
Reps. Estes, Panetta Introduce the Fighting Stimulant and Other Substance Use Disorders Act
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
Sept. 20, 2022
Feinstein, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Enact Water Settlement between Tule River Tribe and United States
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Sept. 20, 2022
Rep. Calvert Introduces MINES Act
Rep.Ken Calvert
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
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