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Dec. 8, 2022
Pappas Leads House in Passing Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Chris Pappas
Nov. 29, 2022
Shaheen Statement on Senate Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Nov. 29, 2022
Senator Hassan Statement Celebrating Senate Passage of Marriage Equality Protections
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Aug. 23, 2022
Shaheen, Kuster & Pappas Join More than 100 Members of Congress in Amicus Brief to Oppose Weakening of Nondiscrimination Laws in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
Rep. Chris Pappas
Feb. 9, 2022
After House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Punish Perpetrators of Global Violence Against LGBTQI Communities, Senate Co-Lead Shaheen Calls on Senate to Swiftly Follow Suit
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Feb. 9, 2022
Pappas Votes to Pass the Global Respect Act
Rep. Chris Pappas
Dec. 16, 2021
Chairman Menendez Leads SFRC Dems In Introducing the Department of State Inclusivity Act
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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. Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Shaheen & Hassan Introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act with Group of 47 Lawmakers
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Oct. 6, 2021
Cassidy, King Reintroduce Bill to Protect Disaster Relief Health Professional Volunteers
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Shaheen & Hassan Introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act with Group of 47 Lawmakers
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 1, 2021
Pappas Statement on Texas Abortion Ban
Rep. Chris Pappas
Aug. 24, 2021
Pappas Statement on Passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep. Chris Pappas
Aug. 6, 2021
Shaheen Statement Marking 56th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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. Chris Pappas, ...
July 28, 2021
Shaheen, Hassan Applaud Senate Passage of the Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 28, 2021
Senators Hassan, Shaheen Applaud Senate Passage of the Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
July 20, 2021
Letter to Cheri Blauwet, President of US Paralympics United States Olympic Committee - With Paralympic Athlete Becca Meyers Forced to Withdraw from Team USA, Senator Hassan calls on U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to Address Inequities
Sen. Maggie Hassan
June 30, 2021
Ahead of 50th Anniversary of 26th Amendment, Pappas Calls for Action to Protect Youth Voting Rights
Rep. Chris Pappas
June 29, 2021
Shaheen, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Perpetrators of Global Violence against LGBTI Communities
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 29, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Perpetrators of Global Violence against LGBTI Communities
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 24, 2021
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
June 16, 2021
Pappas Statement on the Passage of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep. Chris Pappas
June 2, 2021
Rep. Pappas Marks the Start of Pride 2021
Rep. Chris Pappas
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. Chris Pappas, ...
May 20, 2021
Shaheen-Backed Legislation to Address Surge of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes during COVID-19 Signed into Law
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
April 1, 2021
Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
March 26, 2021
New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
March 18, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary - Crist, Sewell Lead Call to Restore Voting Rights Act
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
March 17, 2021
Pappas Votes to Reaffirm Congress's Support of the Equal Rights Amendment
Rep. Chris Pappas
March 1, 2021
Impeachment
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Feb. 25, 2021
Equality Act
Rep. Chris Pappas
Feb. 18, 2021
Pappas Helps Re-Introduce Landmark Equality Act
Rep. Chris Pappas
Feb. 1, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - Reps. Neguse, Pappas, Meng, Gallego, and Murphy Call for Action to Safeguard Youth Voting
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Jan. 25, 2021
The Equality Caucus Applauds Biden Administration for the Reversal of the Transgender Military Ban
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Jan. 12, 2021
Pappas Supports Bipartisan Resolution Urging the Use of 25th Amendment
Rep. Chris Pappas
Nov. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham - Schatz, Senators Demand Answers From Census Bureau On How They Will Ensure Fair Count, Accurate Apportionment Of Congressional Representation In 2020 Census
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 18, 2020
Murphy Helps Introduce Legislation to Combat Youth Voter Suppression
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
July 25, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan Help Introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 24, 2020
Senator Hassan Statement Ahead of 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 9, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
July 8, 2020
Letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Helsinki Commissioners Gwen Moore, Alcee Hastings, Emanuel Cleaver, and Marc Veasey Lead Call for Comprehensive Action to Address anti-Black Racism Abroad
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, HELP Democrats Demand DeVos Reverse All Actions Inconsistent with SCOTUS Decision Affirming LGBTQIA+ Rights
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
July 2, 2020
Letter to Acting Secretary Micheal Kozak and Director General Carol M. Perez - Reps. Butterfield, Bass and Sens. Booker, Markey Urge the State Department to Address Racial Discrimination Faced by Foreign Service Officers
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 19, 2020
Shaheen Calls for Juneteenth to be Recognized as a National Holiday
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
June 18, 2020
Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Date
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Politician
Dec. 8, 2022
Pappas Leads House in Passing Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Chris Pappas
Nov. 29, 2022
Shaheen Statement on Senate Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Nov. 29, 2022
Senator Hassan Statement Celebrating Senate Passage of Marriage Equality Protections
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Aug. 23, 2022
Shaheen, Kuster & Pappas Join More than 100 Members of Congress in Amicus Brief to Oppose Weakening of Nondiscrimination Laws in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
Rep.Chris Pappas
Feb. 9, 2022
After House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Punish Perpetrators of Global Violence Against LGBTQI Communities, Senate Co-Lead Shaheen Calls on Senate to Swiftly Follow Suit
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Feb. 9, 2022
Pappas Votes to Pass the Global Respect Act
Rep.Chris Pappas
Dec. 16, 2021
Chairman Menendez Leads SFRC Dems In Introducing the Department of State Inclusivity Act
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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.Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Shaheen & Hassan Introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act with Group of 47 Lawmakers
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Oct. 6, 2021
Cassidy, King Reintroduce Bill to Protect Disaster Relief Health Professional Volunteers
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
Shaheen & Hassan Introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act with Group of 47 Lawmakers
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 1, 2021
Pappas Statement on Texas Abortion Ban
Rep.Chris Pappas
Aug. 24, 2021
Pappas Statement on Passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep.Chris Pappas
Aug. 6, 2021
Shaheen Statement Marking 56th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
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.Chris Pappas, ...
July 28, 2021
Shaheen, Hassan Applaud Senate Passage of the Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 28, 2021
Senators Hassan, Shaheen Applaud Senate Passage of the Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
July 20, 2021
Letter to Cheri Blauwet, President of US Paralympics United States Olympic Committee - With Paralympic Athlete Becca Meyers Forced to Withdraw from Team USA, Senator Hassan calls on U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to Address Inequities
Sen.Maggie Hassan
June 30, 2021
Ahead of 50th Anniversary of 26th Amendment, Pappas Calls for Action to Protect Youth Voting Rights
Rep.Chris Pappas
June 29, 2021
Shaheen, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Perpetrators of Global Violence against LGBTI Communities
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 29, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Perpetrators of Global Violence against LGBTI Communities
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 24, 2021
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
June 16, 2021
Pappas Statement on the Passage of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep.Chris Pappas
June 2, 2021
Rep. Pappas Marks the Start of Pride 2021
Rep.Chris Pappas
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.Chris Pappas, ...
May 20, 2021
Shaheen-Backed Legislation to Address Surge of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes during COVID-19 Signed into Law
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
April 1, 2021
Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
March 26, 2021
New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
March 18, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary - Crist, Sewell Lead Call to Restore Voting Rights Act
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
March 17, 2021
Pappas Votes to Reaffirm Congress's Support of the Equal Rights Amendment
Rep.Chris Pappas
March 1, 2021
Impeachment
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Feb. 25, 2021
Equality Act
Rep.Chris Pappas
Feb. 18, 2021
Pappas Helps Re-Introduce Landmark Equality Act
Rep.Chris Pappas
Feb. 1, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - Reps. Neguse, Pappas, Meng, Gallego, and Murphy Call for Action to Safeguard Youth Voting
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Jan. 25, 2021
The Equality Caucus Applauds Biden Administration for the Reversal of the Transgender Military Ban
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Jan. 12, 2021
Pappas Supports Bipartisan Resolution Urging the Use of 25th Amendment
Rep.Chris Pappas
Nov. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham - Schatz, Senators Demand Answers From Census Bureau On How They Will Ensure Fair Count, Accurate Apportionment Of Congressional Representation In 2020 Census
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 18, 2020
Murphy Helps Introduce Legislation to Combat Youth Voter Suppression
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
July 25, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan Help Introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 24, 2020
Senator Hassan Statement Ahead of 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 9, 2020
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
July 8, 2020
Letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Helsinki Commissioners Gwen Moore, Alcee Hastings, Emanuel Cleaver, and Marc Veasey Lead Call for Comprehensive Action to Address anti-Black Racism Abroad
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, HELP Democrats Demand DeVos Reverse All Actions Inconsistent with SCOTUS Decision Affirming LGBTQIA+ Rights
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
July 2, 2020
Letter to Acting Secretary Micheal Kozak and Director General Carol M. Perez - Reps. Butterfield, Bass and Sens. Booker, Markey Urge the State Department to Address Racial Discrimination Faced by Foreign Service Officers
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
June 19, 2020
Shaheen Calls for Juneteenth to be Recognized as a National Holiday
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
June 18, 2020
Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
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