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May 17, 2022
Tweet - "International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is an opportunity to join together in condemning the vile hate that still threatens the safety, well-being and fulfillment of our LGBTQ friends, neighbors and loved ones. #IDAHOBIT"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 16, 2022
Rep. Peters Denounces Racist Mass Shootings in NY and CA and Congress' Inaction
Rep. Scott Peters
May 12, 2022
Tweet - "As Speaker, it was my privilege to visit the FDR Memorial to celebrate 25 years since its dedication. President Roosevelt embodied strength, courage, patience and persistence. And he taught our nation to respect people for what they can do -- not judge them for what they cannot."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 10, 2022
Tweet - "Today, the House took historic action paving the way for Congressional staffers to choose to join together in a union. By empowering staffers to advocate for themselves and each other, we take an important step to ensure the House is best able to serve the American people."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 6, 2022
Rep. Gomez, Ambassador Tai Hold Roundtable Discussion With CA-34 Congressional Task Force To Stop Anti-Asian Hate And Violence
Rep. Jimmy Gomez
May 3, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Terminate the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board
Rep. Darrell Issa, ...
May 3, 2022
Schiff, Chabot Introduce Resolution On World Press Freedom Day Condemning Threats Against Journalists
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
May 1, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 1, 2022
Tweet - "Today, on the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Americans celebrate all that the AAPI community has done to shape our history, enrich our cultural tapestry and engage in our democracy."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 1, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 27, 2022
Rep Lieu Introduces Bill To Require Ig Notification If Members Of Congress Or Judicial Branch Records Are Seized
Rep. Ted Lieu
April 26, 2022
Schiff Lauds Introduction Of Health Equity And Accountability Act
Sen. Adam Schiff
April 20, 2022
Rep Lieu Introduces Bill To Require Warrant For Access To Metadata
Rep. Ted Lieu
April 19, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Rep Lieu And Sen Wyden Request Answers On Doj's Use Of Secrecy Orders
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Today, I joined members of the King family and @OMarkarova at a candlelight vigil marking 54 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We highlighted the importance of protecting democracy -- here at home and around the world."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "Today, Californians and all Americans honor César Chávez, a fearless champion for justice and a tireless civil rights activist. Chávez was an icon of the modern labor movement, leading the United Farm Workers' fight for better pay and protections against exploitation."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "Today, I was proud to join @POTUS for the signing of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. With his signature, lynching is finally designated as a federal hate crime -- a long-overdue action to correct an historic injustice and build a safer future our all our children."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 28, 2022
Tweet - "This cruel legislation is an affront to our Nation's cherished values and sends a harmful message to our children. @GovRonDeSantis and Florida Republicans have chosen to needlessly bully, isolate and demean LGBTQ students."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 18, 2022
Japanese American World War II History Network Act passes House of Representatives
Rep. Jay Obernolte
March 17, 2022
Chabot, Schiff on Deaths of Journalists in Ukraine
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "This afternoon, we prepared to send the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to President Biden for his signature. This landmark legislation will designate lynching as a federal hate crime: action that has long been overdue."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 15, 2022
House Passes Matsui's Japanese American Confinement Education Act
Rep. Doris Matsui
March 5, 2022
Tweet - "The voices of women have weathered adversity to move America closer to realizing its greatest ideals. We stand on the shoulders of trailblazing pioneers & everyday heroes alike, & honor the legacy of those women by reaffirming a simple truth: when women succeed, America succeeds."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 3, 2022
Reps. Ro Khanna, Barbara Lee & Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden Introduce Safe Sex Workers Study Act
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "The House took an important step to advance the cause of justice by finally designating lynching as a hate crime under federal law. In again passing @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct, we are confronting the reality of racist violence & helping to build a safer future."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 17, 2022
Rep. Obernolte Japanese American World War II History Network bill passes House Natural Resources Committee
Rep. Jay Obernolte
Feb. 9, 2022
Costa Statement on Passing of the Global Respect Act
Rep. Jim Costa
Feb. 9, 2022
Tweet - "Today, the House took a bold step forward in protecting the fundamental rights of the global LGBTQ community. The bipartisan #GlobalRespectAct will ensure America offers no safe haven to those who violate the human rights of our LGBTQ family, friends & neighbors around the world."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 9, 2022
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of the Global Respect Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Marc Knapper, US Ambassador to Vietnam - me»Media»Press Releases Lofgren, Eshoo, and Colleagues Call on the New U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to Prioritize Human Rights
Rep. Scott Peters, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Rep. Takano Reintroduces Legislation to Establish a National Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution
Rep. Mark Takano
Feb. 3, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we paid tribute to the legacy of Representative Joseph Rainey of South Carolina, more than 150 years after he became our nation's first Black Congressman. In affixing his name to Room H-150 in the United States Capitol, we help share his story."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 27, 2022
Feinstein, Padilla Push to Remove Arbitrary Deadline to Enact Equal Rights Amendment
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
Dear Colleague on House Democrats' Upcoming Agenda For The People
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 20, 2022
Tweet - "On Monday, our nation celebrated the birthday of civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last night, Senate Republicans dishonored his leadership and legacy by blocking passage of urgently needed legislation to protect voting rights and our democracy."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 19, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Senate Vote on Urgent Voting Rights Legislation
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 17, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 17, 2022
Tweet - "On #MLKDay, our nation comes together to celebrate one of our greatest heroes, whose fierce spirit and powerful voice forever altered the course of history. We continue to draw inspiration from his unshakable faith, unimaginable courage and unwavering vision of justice and peace."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 17, 2022
Speaker Pelosi Remarks at Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Deliver for Voting Rights Press Conference
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 17, 2022
Pelosi Remarks at San Francisco Interfaith Council Virtual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Prayer Service
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 13, 2022
Jacobs Votes For Freedom To Vote: John R. Lewis Act, Calls On Senate To Act
Rep. Sara Jacobs
Jan. 13, 2022
Congressman Schiff on House Passage of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
Sen. Adam Schiff
Jan. 13, 2022
Transcript of Speaker Pelosi's Remarks at Weekly Press Conference
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 13, 2022
Correa Statement on Protecting Voting Rights
Rep. Lou Correa
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Wyden, Schiff, Meeks and Maloney Lead House and Senate Democrats in Callng for Magnitsky Act Sanctions Against Companies That Enable Human Rights Abuses
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
House Passes Schiff-Championed Bipartisan Legislation to Strenghten, Protect Our Democracy
Sen. Adam Schiff
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. Alex Padilla, ...
Date
Title
Politician
May 17, 2022
Tweet - "International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is an opportunity to join together in condemning the vile hate that still threatens the safety, well-being and fulfillment of our LGBTQ friends, neighbors and loved ones. #IDAHOBIT"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 16, 2022
Rep. Peters Denounces Racist Mass Shootings in NY and CA and Congress' Inaction
Rep.Scott Peters
May 12, 2022
Tweet - "As Speaker, it was my privilege to visit the FDR Memorial to celebrate 25 years since its dedication. President Roosevelt embodied strength, courage, patience and persistence. And he taught our nation to respect people for what they can do -- not judge them for what they cannot."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 10, 2022
Tweet - "Today, the House took historic action paving the way for Congressional staffers to choose to join together in a union. By empowering staffers to advocate for themselves and each other, we take an important step to ensure the House is best able to serve the American people."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 6, 2022
Rep. Gomez, Ambassador Tai Hold Roundtable Discussion With CA-34 Congressional Task Force To Stop Anti-Asian Hate And Violence
Rep.Jimmy Gomez
May 3, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Terminate the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board
Rep.Darrell Issa, ...
May 3, 2022
Schiff, Chabot Introduce Resolution On World Press Freedom Day Condemning Threats Against Journalists
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
May 1, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 1, 2022
Tweet - "Today, on the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Americans celebrate all that the AAPI community has done to shape our history, enrich our cultural tapestry and engage in our democracy."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 1, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 27, 2022
Rep Lieu Introduces Bill To Require Ig Notification If Members Of Congress Or Judicial Branch Records Are Seized
Rep.Ted Lieu
April 26, 2022
Schiff Lauds Introduction Of Health Equity And Accountability Act
Sen.Adam Schiff
April 20, 2022
Rep Lieu Introduces Bill To Require Warrant For Access To Metadata
Rep.Ted Lieu
April 19, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Rep Lieu And Sen Wyden Request Answers On Doj's Use Of Secrecy Orders
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Today, I joined members of the King family and @OMarkarova at a candlelight vigil marking 54 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We highlighted the importance of protecting democracy -- here at home and around the world."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "Today, Californians and all Americans honor César Chávez, a fearless champion for justice and a tireless civil rights activist. Chávez was an icon of the modern labor movement, leading the United Farm Workers' fight for better pay and protections against exploitation."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "Today, I was proud to join @POTUS for the signing of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. With his signature, lynching is finally designated as a federal hate crime -- a long-overdue action to correct an historic injustice and build a safer future our all our children."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 28, 2022
Tweet - "This cruel legislation is an affront to our Nation's cherished values and sends a harmful message to our children. @GovRonDeSantis and Florida Republicans have chosen to needlessly bully, isolate and demean LGBTQ students."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 18, 2022
Japanese American World War II History Network Act passes House of Representatives
Rep.Jay Obernolte
March 17, 2022
Chabot, Schiff on Deaths of Journalists in Ukraine
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "This afternoon, we prepared to send the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to President Biden for his signature. This landmark legislation will designate lynching as a federal hate crime: action that has long been overdue."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 15, 2022
House Passes Matsui's Japanese American Confinement Education Act
Rep.Doris Matsui
March 5, 2022
Tweet - "The voices of women have weathered adversity to move America closer to realizing its greatest ideals. We stand on the shoulders of trailblazing pioneers & everyday heroes alike, & honor the legacy of those women by reaffirming a simple truth: when women succeed, America succeeds."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 3, 2022
Reps. Ro Khanna, Barbara Lee & Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden Introduce Safe Sex Workers Study Act
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "The House took an important step to advance the cause of justice by finally designating lynching as a hate crime under federal law. In again passing @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct, we are confronting the reality of racist violence & helping to build a safer future."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 17, 2022
Rep. Obernolte Japanese American World War II History Network bill passes House Natural Resources Committee
Rep.Jay Obernolte
Feb. 9, 2022
Costa Statement on Passing of the Global Respect Act
Rep.Jim Costa
Feb. 9, 2022
Tweet - "Today, the House took a bold step forward in protecting the fundamental rights of the global LGBTQ community. The bipartisan #GlobalRespectAct will ensure America offers no safe haven to those who violate the human rights of our LGBTQ family, friends & neighbors around the world."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 9, 2022
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of the Global Respect Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Marc Knapper, US Ambassador to Vietnam - me»Media»Press Releases Lofgren, Eshoo, and Colleagues Call on the New U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to Prioritize Human Rights
Rep.Scott Peters, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Rep. Takano Reintroduces Legislation to Establish a National Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution
Rep.Mark Takano
Feb. 3, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we paid tribute to the legacy of Representative Joseph Rainey of South Carolina, more than 150 years after he became our nation's first Black Congressman. In affixing his name to Room H-150 in the United States Capitol, we help share his story."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 27, 2022
Feinstein, Padilla Push to Remove Arbitrary Deadline to Enact Equal Rights Amendment
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
Dear Colleague on House Democrats' Upcoming Agenda For The People
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 20, 2022
Tweet - "On Monday, our nation celebrated the birthday of civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last night, Senate Republicans dishonored his leadership and legacy by blocking passage of urgently needed legislation to protect voting rights and our democracy."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 19, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Senate Vote on Urgent Voting Rights Legislation
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 17, 2022
Pelosi Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 17, 2022
Tweet - "On #MLKDay, our nation comes together to celebrate one of our greatest heroes, whose fierce spirit and powerful voice forever altered the course of history. We continue to draw inspiration from his unshakable faith, unimaginable courage and unwavering vision of justice and peace."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 17, 2022
Speaker Pelosi Remarks at Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Deliver for Voting Rights Press Conference
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 17, 2022
Pelosi Remarks at San Francisco Interfaith Council Virtual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Prayer Service
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 13, 2022
Jacobs Votes For Freedom To Vote: John R. Lewis Act, Calls On Senate To Act
Rep.Sara Jacobs
Jan. 13, 2022
Congressman Schiff on House Passage of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
Sen.Adam Schiff
Jan. 13, 2022
Transcript of Speaker Pelosi's Remarks at Weekly Press Conference
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 13, 2022
Correa Statement on Protecting Voting Rights
Rep.Lou Correa
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Wyden, Schiff, Meeks and Maloney Lead House and Senate Democrats in Callng for Magnitsky Act Sanctions Against Companies That Enable Human Rights Abuses
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
House Passes Schiff-Championed Bipartisan Legislation to Strenghten, Protect Our Democracy
Sen.Adam Schiff
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.Alex Padilla, ...
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