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March 24, 2021 Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2021 Menendez, Booker, Join Hirono, Duckworth in Introducing Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "It's good to see House @OversightDems wasting no time in moving towards #DCStatehood. Today's hearing is an important step towards giving 700,000+ Washingtonians equal representation & the authority to make decisions over local affairs." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 4 years of arbitrary detention of UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor. His courageous voice is needed to continue advocating for the rights he is currently denied while detained under troubling conditions. #FreeAhmed" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Merrick Garland, Attorney General of The U.S. Department of Justice - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Duckworth Addresses Recent Surge in Discrimination and Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans at House Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of The Federal Bureau of Investigation - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce for The People Act to Strengthen Democracy Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Schakowsky Votes to Remove Barrier for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reaction to Atlanta Shooting Spree Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Could not be more proud to serve alongside @SenatorWarnock. I join him in his mission to protect voting rights and will do everything I can as Chair of @JudiciaryDems to ensure that every American has equal access to the ballot box. #TheVoteIsSacred" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last night. There is no place for this kind of hatred in America and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Asian-American neighbors and friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Ensuring Equality for Women Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 16, 2021 Clarke Introduces Resolution to Address the Federal Government's Role in Redlining Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 16, 2021 Duckworth Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Designate Bronzeville Church that Held Emmett Till's Funeral as A National Historic Site Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2021 Letter to Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force - Duckworth, Booker Request Guidance from Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force on Addressing Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 10, 2021 Immigration Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2021 Congressmen Cohen and Armstrong and Senators Durbin and Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2021 Maloney, Schakowsky Introduce Resolution Supporting CEDAW Ratification on International Women's Day Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and our first since the passing of John Lewis. The men & women who marched that day in support of voting rights demonstrated remarkable courage. We must honor their legacy by finishing their fight for voting rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "We should be making it easier, not harder, for all eligible Americans to participate in our democracy. I commend the Biden-Harris Administration for taking this step. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I'm committed to protecting and expanding access to the ballot box." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2021 Durbin Announced Inclusion Of His Provisions To Address Health Care Disparities & Workforce Shortages In American Rescue Plan Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "The Constitution guarantees due process and the right to a jury trial. But in practice, judges can increase sentences based on conduct for which a defendant has been acquitted by a jury. Our bipartisan, bicameral bill would end this unjust practice." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021 Rep. Robin Kelly Issues Statement on House Passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep. Robin Kelly
March 3, 2021 LaHood Votes No on H.R. 1, Democrats' "Landmark" Political Power Grab Rep. Darin LaHood
March 3, 2021 Casten Joins House Democrats in Passing Historic Voting Rights, Anti-Corruption and Ethics Reforms Rep. Sean Casten
March 3, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Nominee Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Duckworth Highlights Need for Environmental Justice at Cahokia Heights Roundtable Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I introduced legislation to create a National Heritage Area in the greater Bronzeville community of Chicago. If passed, our bill would create the first National Heritage Area dedicated to the story of the Great Migration." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2021 Lankford, Coons, Tillis Advocate for a Senate Human Rights Commission Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Lee, Pressley, Warren, Bass, Kelly Re-Introduce Bicameral Bill to Mandate Federal Government Collect and Report Coronavirus Demographic Data -- Including Race and Ethnicity Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Foster, Deutch Introduce Legislation to Protect Immigrant Rights Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of the Equality Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 25, 2021 Senate Leaders Celebrate House Passage of Equality Act, Vow to Continue Effort in the Senate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement on House Passing the Equality Act, Guaranteeing Legal Equality for Lgbtq Americans Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 25, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of The Equality Act To Protect The Civil Rights Of LGBTQ+ Americans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 25, 2021 Casten Statement on House Passage of Equality Act After Scathing Condemnation of GOP Rep's Transphobic Attack Against Member of Illinois Delegation Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 25, 2021 Quigley Statement on Passage of Equality Act Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 25, 2021 Underwood Fights to End Discrimination Against Lgbtq+ Americans, Supports the Bipartisan Passage of The Equality Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 25, 2021 Support the Equality Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 25, 2021 Foster Votes to Pass Historic Equality Act to End Discriminations Against LGBTQ Americans Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Chair Durbin, Judiciary Dems To FBI Director Wray: How Are You Responding To Ongoing Domestic Terrorism Threat? Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Black History Month Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Renewed Focus On Equity In Vaccine Distribution Following Select Subcommittee Briefing Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 19, 2021 Rep. Mark Takano Reintroduces the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
March 24, 2021 Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2021 Menendez, Booker, Join Hirono, Duckworth in Introducing Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "It's good to see House @OversightDems wasting no time in moving towards #DCStatehood. Today's hearing is an important step towards giving 700,000+ Washingtonians equal representation & the authority to make decisions over local affairs." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 4 years of arbitrary detention of UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor. His courageous voice is needed to continue advocating for the rights he is currently denied while detained under troubling conditions. #FreeAhmed" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Merrick Garland, Attorney General of The U.S. Department of Justice - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Duckworth Addresses Recent Surge in Discrimination and Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans at House Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of The Federal Bureau of Investigation - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce for The People Act to Strengthen Democracy Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Schakowsky Votes to Remove Barrier for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reaction to Atlanta Shooting Spree Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Could not be more proud to serve alongside @SenatorWarnock. I join him in his mission to protect voting rights and will do everything I can as Chair of @JudiciaryDems to ensure that every American has equal access to the ballot box. #TheVoteIsSacred" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last night. There is no place for this kind of hatred in America and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Asian-American neighbors and friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Ensuring Equality for Women Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 16, 2021 Clarke Introduces Resolution to Address the Federal Government's Role in Redlining Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 16, 2021 Duckworth Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Designate Bronzeville Church that Held Emmett Till's Funeral as A National Historic Site Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2021 Letter to Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force - Duckworth, Booker Request Guidance from Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force on Addressing Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 10, 2021 Immigration Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2021 Congressmen Cohen and Armstrong and Senators Durbin and Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2021 Maloney, Schakowsky Introduce Resolution Supporting CEDAW Ratification on International Women's Day Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and our first since the passing of John Lewis. The men & women who marched that day in support of voting rights demonstrated remarkable courage. We must honor their legacy by finishing their fight for voting rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "We should be making it easier, not harder, for all eligible Americans to participate in our democracy. I commend the Biden-Harris Administration for taking this step. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I'm committed to protecting and expanding access to the ballot box." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2021 Durbin Announced Inclusion Of His Provisions To Address Health Care Disparities & Workforce Shortages In American Rescue Plan Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "The Constitution guarantees due process and the right to a jury trial. But in practice, judges can increase sentences based on conduct for which a defendant has been acquitted by a jury. Our bipartisan, bicameral bill would end this unjust practice." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021 Rep. Robin Kelly Issues Statement on House Passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep.Robin Kelly
March 3, 2021 LaHood Votes No on H.R. 1, Democrats' "Landmark" Political Power Grab Rep.Darin LaHood
March 3, 2021 Casten Joins House Democrats in Passing Historic Voting Rights, Anti-Corruption and Ethics Reforms Rep.Sean Casten
March 3, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Nominee Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Duckworth Highlights Need for Environmental Justice at Cahokia Heights Roundtable Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I introduced legislation to create a National Heritage Area in the greater Bronzeville community of Chicago. If passed, our bill would create the first National Heritage Area dedicated to the story of the Great Migration." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2021 Lankford, Coons, Tillis Advocate for a Senate Human Rights Commission Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Lee, Pressley, Warren, Bass, Kelly Re-Introduce Bicameral Bill to Mandate Federal Government Collect and Report Coronavirus Demographic Data -- Including Race and Ethnicity Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Foster, Deutch Introduce Legislation to Protect Immigrant Rights Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of the Equality Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 25, 2021 Senate Leaders Celebrate House Passage of Equality Act, Vow to Continue Effort in the Senate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement on House Passing the Equality Act, Guaranteeing Legal Equality for Lgbtq Americans Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 25, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of The Equality Act To Protect The Civil Rights Of LGBTQ+ Americans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 25, 2021 Casten Statement on House Passage of Equality Act After Scathing Condemnation of GOP Rep's Transphobic Attack Against Member of Illinois Delegation Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 25, 2021 Quigley Statement on Passage of Equality Act Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 25, 2021 Underwood Fights to End Discrimination Against Lgbtq+ Americans, Supports the Bipartisan Passage of The Equality Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 25, 2021 Support the Equality Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 25, 2021 Foster Votes to Pass Historic Equality Act to End Discriminations Against LGBTQ Americans Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Chair Durbin, Judiciary Dems To FBI Director Wray: How Are You Responding To Ongoing Domestic Terrorism Threat? Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Black History Month Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Renewed Focus On Equity In Vaccine Distribution Following Select Subcommittee Briefing Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 19, 2021 Rep. Mark Takano Reintroduces the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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