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June 25, 2021 Tweet - "If Republicans think the fight for voting rights ended with their filibuster of the For The People Act, they are sorely mistaken. Glad to see the Biden Administration is joining this effort. We must protect our democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud DOJ for challenging the new Georgia voter suppression law. But as we reflect on the impact of Shelby County v Holder, we should recognize that this law never should have been able to move forward in the first place." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 24, 2021 Pride Month Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "LGBTQ Americans have made important contributions to America, even while subjected to bigotry, discrimination, and hate-fueled violence, simply for being who they are. It's critical to fill the gaps in federal civil rights laws and strengthen protections for these Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021 Rep. Mary Miller
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislators have introduced nearly 400 pieces of anti-voting rights legislation already this year. Today the Senate has a chance to push back by moving forward with the For the People Act. Every American deserves a say in our nation's future." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is strongest when more people participate, not fewer. Congress has a responsibility to stand up and protect voting rights in states across the US. We must move forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We must protect democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is at its strongest when every eligible voter has access to the ballot. By filibustering the For The People Act today, Senate Republicans voted to protect partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures that will limit the right of people to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's Big Lie is an attack on our democracy. Will Republican Senators stand up to efforts across the country to limit voting rights and promote the Big Lie? Or do they live in fear of Trump? This vote on the For the People Act is going to answer that question." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislatures across the US are working overtime to dismantle voting rights--especially for people of color. Today the Senate has a chance to move forward with debate on voting rights legislation, the For the People Act. I hope we do. Our democracy needs protecting." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "More than 700,000 Americans live, work, and pay taxes in Washington, D.C. without full representation in our nation's federal government. It's time for that to change. #DCStatehood is a must--every American deserves to be fully represented in Congress." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Vote On For The People Act Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct is not just about protecting voting rights. It's also about reforming our broken campaign finance system. And combating corruption through stronger ethics laws. But above all, it's about making sure Americans have a government of, by, and for the people." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 21, 2021 E-Newsletter - Newsletter: Celebrate Juneteenth Rep. Mike Quigley
June 19, 2021 Duckworth Commemorates Juneteenth in Chicago Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 18, 2021 Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 17, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on Adoption of Juneteenth as Federal Holiday Rep. Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021 Letter to Edison Electric Institute, American Power Association, Electric Power Supply Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, National Hydropower Association, Solar Energy Institute Association, American Clean Power Association, Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, American Gas Association, Natural Gas Supplier Association, American Petroleum Institute, American Fuel and Petrochemical - Reps. Robin Kelly and Yvette Clarke Push for Increased Diversity in Energy Sector Leadership Rep. Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Juneteenth Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 17, 2021 Neal, Davis Statement on GAO Report on Racial Disparities in Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits Rep. Danny Davis
June 16, 2021 Urging Senate to Pass for the People Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 16, 2021 Foster Statement on Passage of Legislation Establishing Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday Rep. Bill Foster
June 14, 2021 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 11, 2021 Tweet - "Doubling the number of lawyers who enforce voting rights will help protect this sacred pillar of our democracy. After four years of a politicized DOJ, this is a new chapter for civil rights and a new era of fidelity to our nation's civil rights laws." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2021 Casten, Durbin, Foster, Quigley Discuss Fair Housing, Racial and Economic Segregation at Elmhurst Art Museum Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 10, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Voices For Progress Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 The Hill - Congress Must Protect Foster Youth by Passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Muslim travel ban was a disgrace. We must make sure that kind of xenophobic policy can never happen again. Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenAlexPadilla to introduce the NO BAN Act and Access to Counsel Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Menendez, Booker Join Hirono In Introducing Resolution Marking May As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 27, 2021 Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 26, 2021 Rep. Veasey Joins Colleagues to Announce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as they Change Residences Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder Rep. Robin Kelly
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. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today I stood alongside President Biden, Vice President Harris, @SenDuckworth, @maziehirono, and many others in opposition to anti-Asian hate. Our friends and neighbors in the AAPI community are facing an imminent threat--I am glad we are taking action to protect them." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @POTUS and @VP at the White House today for the signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. I hope we can seize on this bipartisan momentum to further address the broader threats of hate crimes and domestic terrorism." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Durbin Attends White House Signing Of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Underwood-Backed Bipartisan Anti-Hate Crime Bill to Protect AAPI Communities Passes the House; Heads to President Biden's Desk to be Signed in Law Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 18, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities Rep. Sean Casten
May 18, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Congress took action to help #StopAsianHate by passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. But there is more we can, and should, do. I hope today's action will create bipartisan momentum to further address the broad threats of hate crimes and domestic terrorism." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "Every American deserves the freedom to live their lives with dignity and love who they love. On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, I am glad to have a President who I can join in committing to protect and advance LGBTQ rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
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. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 14, 2021 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep. Mary Miller
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "Republican claims of transgender girls having an unfair advantage in sports is a discredited and shameful distraction to score cheap political points. We should not punish LGBTQ Americans--including LGBTQ kids--for simply living their lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2021 Quigley Advocated for Trans Immigrants During ICE Hearing Rep. Mike Quigley
May 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Trahan Leads Group of Lawmakers in Calling on Facebook to Reverse Harmful WhatsApp Terms of Service Update Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "As Republicans across the country try to restrict voting rights and maintain a campaign finance system flush with dark money, @SenateDems are moving forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We will keep fighting until every American is able to have an equal say in our nation's future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "If Republicans think the fight for voting rights ended with their filibuster of the For The People Act, they are sorely mistaken. Glad to see the Biden Administration is joining this effort. We must protect our democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud DOJ for challenging the new Georgia voter suppression law. But as we reflect on the impact of Shelby County v Holder, we should recognize that this law never should have been able to move forward in the first place." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021 Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 24, 2021 Pride Month Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "LGBTQ Americans have made important contributions to America, even while subjected to bigotry, discrimination, and hate-fueled violence, simply for being who they are. It's critical to fill the gaps in federal civil rights laws and strengthen protections for these Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021 Rep.Mary Miller
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislators have introduced nearly 400 pieces of anti-voting rights legislation already this year. Today the Senate has a chance to push back by moving forward with the For the People Act. Every American deserves a say in our nation's future." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is strongest when more people participate, not fewer. Congress has a responsibility to stand up and protect voting rights in states across the US. We must move forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We must protect democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is at its strongest when every eligible voter has access to the ballot. By filibustering the For The People Act today, Senate Republicans voted to protect partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures that will limit the right of people to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's Big Lie is an attack on our democracy. Will Republican Senators stand up to efforts across the country to limit voting rights and promote the Big Lie? Or do they live in fear of Trump? This vote on the For the People Act is going to answer that question." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislatures across the US are working overtime to dismantle voting rights--especially for people of color. Today the Senate has a chance to move forward with debate on voting rights legislation, the For the People Act. I hope we do. Our democracy needs protecting." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "More than 700,000 Americans live, work, and pay taxes in Washington, D.C. without full representation in our nation's federal government. It's time for that to change. #DCStatehood is a must--every American deserves to be fully represented in Congress." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Vote On For The People Act Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct is not just about protecting voting rights. It's also about reforming our broken campaign finance system. And combating corruption through stronger ethics laws. But above all, it's about making sure Americans have a government of, by, and for the people." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 21, 2021 E-Newsletter - Newsletter: Celebrate Juneteenth Rep.Mike Quigley
June 19, 2021 Duckworth Commemorates Juneteenth in Chicago Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 18, 2021 Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 17, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on Adoption of Juneteenth as Federal Holiday Rep.Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021 Letter to Edison Electric Institute, American Power Association, Electric Power Supply Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, National Hydropower Association, Solar Energy Institute Association, American Clean Power Association, Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, American Gas Association, Natural Gas Supplier Association, American Petroleum Institute, American Fuel and Petrochemical - Reps. Robin Kelly and Yvette Clarke Push for Increased Diversity in Energy Sector Leadership Rep.Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Juneteenth Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 17, 2021 Neal, Davis Statement on GAO Report on Racial Disparities in Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits Rep.Danny Davis
June 16, 2021 Urging Senate to Pass for the People Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 16, 2021 Foster Statement on Passage of Legislation Establishing Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday Rep.Bill Foster
June 14, 2021 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 11, 2021 Tweet - "Doubling the number of lawyers who enforce voting rights will help protect this sacred pillar of our democracy. After four years of a politicized DOJ, this is a new chapter for civil rights and a new era of fidelity to our nation's civil rights laws." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2021 Casten, Durbin, Foster, Quigley Discuss Fair Housing, Racial and Economic Segregation at Elmhurst Art Museum Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 10, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Voices For Progress Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 The Hill - Congress Must Protect Foster Youth by Passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Muslim travel ban was a disgrace. We must make sure that kind of xenophobic policy can never happen again. Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenAlexPadilla to introduce the NO BAN Act and Access to Counsel Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Menendez, Booker Join Hirono In Introducing Resolution Marking May As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 27, 2021 Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 26, 2021 Rep. Veasey Joins Colleagues to Announce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as they Change Residences Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder Rep.Robin Kelly
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.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today I stood alongside President Biden, Vice President Harris, @SenDuckworth, @maziehirono, and many others in opposition to anti-Asian hate. Our friends and neighbors in the AAPI community are facing an imminent threat--I am glad we are taking action to protect them." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @POTUS and @VP at the White House today for the signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. I hope we can seize on this bipartisan momentum to further address the broader threats of hate crimes and domestic terrorism." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Durbin Attends White House Signing Of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Underwood-Backed Bipartisan Anti-Hate Crime Bill to Protect AAPI Communities Passes the House; Heads to President Biden's Desk to be Signed in Law Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 18, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities Rep.Sean Casten
May 18, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Congress took action to help #StopAsianHate by passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. But there is more we can, and should, do. I hope today's action will create bipartisan momentum to further address the broad threats of hate crimes and domestic terrorism." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "Every American deserves the freedom to live their lives with dignity and love who they love. On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, I am glad to have a President who I can join in committing to protect and advance LGBTQ rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
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.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 14, 2021 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep.Mary Miller
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "Republican claims of transgender girls having an unfair advantage in sports is a discredited and shameful distraction to score cheap political points. We should not punish LGBTQ Americans--including LGBTQ kids--for simply living their lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2021 Quigley Advocated for Trans Immigrants During ICE Hearing Rep.Mike Quigley
May 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Trahan Leads Group of Lawmakers in Calling on Facebook to Reverse Harmful WhatsApp Terms of Service Update Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "As Republicans across the country try to restrict voting rights and maintain a campaign finance system flush with dark money, @SenateDems are moving forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We will keep fighting until every American is able to have an equal say in our nation's future." Sen.Dick Durbin
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