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June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we commemorate #Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States, we must also recognize that the fight for justice and equality continues. Black Americans still experience racism and oppression, and we must recommit ourselves to fighting for a more just future for all." Sen. Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call For GAO Investigation Into Use Of Federal Law Enforcement During Washington, D.C. Protests Following Killing Of George Floyd Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 16, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Schumer, Warren, Reed, Colleagues to Call on President Trump to Support Bipartisan Proposal in Annual Defense Bill to Rename All Bases and Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy and Anyone Who Served in the Confederacy Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 8, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Historic Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable." Sen. Ben Luján
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Racism and xenophobia never have a place in our communities. As we respond to this public health crisis, we must remember that we are all in this together. Acts of racism or scapegoating against Asian American communities will always be unacceptable." Sen. Ben Luján
March 1, 2020 Tweet - "National Women's History Month is a time to not only celebrate the contributions of women today and throughout history, but to also recognize the enormous amount of work that still needs to be done to ensure equality and just for every woman." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Voter disenfranchisement is an injustice that weakens our democracy. It's why I'm fighting to pass the Native American Voting Rights Act to eliminate systemic barriers and expand voting access so all communities can be heard." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Equal access to voting is a fundamental right -- and we must take action to combat states' effort to restrict Native voting rights by addressing barriers and injustices." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 3, 2020 Lujan Statement Celebrating Black History Month Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 19, 2020 Albuquerque Journal - This MLK Day, recognize the crisis at our border Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Remember their names. Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez Johana Medina León ICE's negligence led to their deaths. It's time to put an end to transgender migrant detention if ICE remains unable to provide humane and quality care." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Transgender immigrants in ICE custody are subjected to violence and sexual assault at disproportionately high rates and are often denied quality care. This negligence has led to the death of two women in ICE custody, including Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez in New Mexico." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Sixty-four years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a public bus. Less than a week later, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. Change takes courage." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Major Victory: @HouseDemocrats just passed legislation to restore the full power of the #VRA & help put an end to voter suppression. Our democracy works best when we all participate -- & I'm proud to have supported & voted for this critical legislation to #RestoreTheVote." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we affirm our appreciation for the diversity of cultures and histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. We must always combat the legacy of racism that continues to impact our country's original inhabitants today." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "More than 22 trans individuals have been killed this year. Black women are disproportionately targeted - with 91% of these murders perpetrated against black women. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm remembering these women & fighting for change." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich Call For Renewed Funding For NM Minority-Serving Institutions Of Higher Education Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Wyden, Heinrich call for open intelligence committee hearing on Section 215 of the Patriot Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Heinrich Supports Federal Investigation Into Conditions At ICE Detention Facilities Sen. Martin Heinrich
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Injustices in our society have continued because the voices of those speaking up for justice have not been amplified & often have been shut down. It's time for that to change. It's time to stand up, speak up. And demand action from your representatives. #TheHillDiversityMatters" Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "People of color are familiar w/ the experience of being told to go back from where they came. When @realDonaldTrump says that about duly-elected Members, we know it comes from a place of hate. It also opens wounds for those of us who've heard it before. #TheHillDiversityMatters" Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Improving. That's how I described diversity and representation in Congress today. We have the largest @HispanicCaucus and @TheBlackCaucus in history but have an obligation do more to make sure Congress looks like the America it serves." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 24, 2019 Udall, Senate Democrats Introduce the Homeland Security Improvement Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing National Criminal Justice Commission Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just gutted civil rights protections for transgender Americans and abortion patients -- a dangerous ruling that effectively discriminates against Americans seeking health care. There should be no room in our country for this type of discrimination." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 9, 2019 As Supreme Court considers LGBTQ rights cases, Udall and Heinrich support civil rights protections for workers Sen. Martin Heinrich
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is sacred and incredibly important to maintaining our Democracy. But far too often, Native Americans face barriers when looking to vote. This is discrimination -- pure & simple, and it's time to boldly ensure that every elgible American can access the ballot box." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Actor Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services - Lujan to Cuccinelli: Cancel Appearance Before Hate Group Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "But it is not enough to just celebrate this day or give thanks to the suffragettes. We must follow their examples by demanding action on the: Voting Rights Advancement Act Native American Voting Rights Act Paycheck Fairness Act Violence Against Women Act" Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "On this day in 1848, the Women's Rights Movement was born at the Seneca Falls Convention. Women across the country rose up to combat injustices. The struggle isn't over today. Every day, women are denied access to health care, equal pay for equal work, & freedom from violence." Sen. Ben Luján
July 17, 2019 Following Trip to Southern Border, Brown Introduces Bill to Ensure Humane, Safe Conditions and Treatment for People in CBP Custody Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 6 years since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act -- opening the door to discriminatory practices that we've seen limit access to the ballot box across the country. Let's call these efforts what they are: deliberate efforts to block people of color from voting" Sen. Ben Luján
June 13, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 12, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Sen. Ben Luján
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to Hon. Kirstjen Nielson, Kevin K McAleenan, John V Kelly - NM, TX Lawmakers Demand Answers on Death of 7-Year-Old Migrant Child in CBP Custody Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Date Title Politician
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "As we commemorate #Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States, we must also recognize that the fight for justice and equality continues. Black Americans still experience racism and oppression, and we must recommit ourselves to fighting for a more just future for all." Sen.Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call For GAO Investigation Into Use Of Federal Law Enforcement During Washington, D.C. Protests Following Killing Of George Floyd Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 16, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Schumer, Warren, Reed, Colleagues to Call on President Trump to Support Bipartisan Proposal in Annual Defense Bill to Rename All Bases and Other Military Assets Named for the Confederacy and Anyone Who Served in the Confederacy Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 8, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Historic Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable." Sen.Ben Luján
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Racism and xenophobia never have a place in our communities. As we respond to this public health crisis, we must remember that we are all in this together. Acts of racism or scapegoating against Asian American communities will always be unacceptable." Sen.Ben Luján
March 1, 2020 Tweet - "National Women's History Month is a time to not only celebrate the contributions of women today and throughout history, but to also recognize the enormous amount of work that still needs to be done to ensure equality and just for every woman." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Voter disenfranchisement is an injustice that weakens our democracy. It's why I'm fighting to pass the Native American Voting Rights Act to eliminate systemic barriers and expand voting access so all communities can be heard." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Equal access to voting is a fundamental right -- and we must take action to combat states' effort to restrict Native voting rights by addressing barriers and injustices." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 3, 2020 Lujan Statement Celebrating Black History Month Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 19, 2020 Albuquerque Journal - This MLK Day, recognize the crisis at our border Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Remember their names. Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez Johana Medina León ICE's negligence led to their deaths. It's time to put an end to transgender migrant detention if ICE remains unable to provide humane and quality care." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Transgender immigrants in ICE custody are subjected to violence and sexual assault at disproportionately high rates and are often denied quality care. This negligence has led to the death of two women in ICE custody, including Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez in New Mexico." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Sixty-four years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a public bus. Less than a week later, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. Change takes courage." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Major Victory: @HouseDemocrats just passed legislation to restore the full power of the #VRA & help put an end to voter suppression. Our democracy works best when we all participate -- & I'm proud to have supported & voted for this critical legislation to #RestoreTheVote." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we affirm our appreciation for the diversity of cultures and histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. We must always combat the legacy of racism that continues to impact our country's original inhabitants today." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "More than 22 trans individuals have been killed this year. Black women are disproportionately targeted - with 91% of these murders perpetrated against black women. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm remembering these women & fighting for change." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich Call For Renewed Funding For NM Minority-Serving Institutions Of Higher Education Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Wyden, Heinrich call for open intelligence committee hearing on Section 215 of the Patriot Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Heinrich Supports Federal Investigation Into Conditions At ICE Detention Facilities Sen.Martin Heinrich
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Injustices in our society have continued because the voices of those speaking up for justice have not been amplified & often have been shut down. It's time for that to change. It's time to stand up, speak up. And demand action from your representatives. #TheHillDiversityMatters" Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "People of color are familiar w/ the experience of being told to go back from where they came. When @realDonaldTrump says that about duly-elected Members, we know it comes from a place of hate. It also opens wounds for those of us who've heard it before. #TheHillDiversityMatters" Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Improving. That's how I described diversity and representation in Congress today. We have the largest @HispanicCaucus and @TheBlackCaucus in history but have an obligation do more to make sure Congress looks like the America it serves." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 24, 2019 Udall, Senate Democrats Introduce the Homeland Security Improvement Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing National Criminal Justice Commission Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just gutted civil rights protections for transgender Americans and abortion patients -- a dangerous ruling that effectively discriminates against Americans seeking health care. There should be no room in our country for this type of discrimination." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 9, 2019 As Supreme Court considers LGBTQ rights cases, Udall and Heinrich support civil rights protections for workers Sen.Martin Heinrich
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is sacred and incredibly important to maintaining our Democracy. But far too often, Native Americans face barriers when looking to vote. This is discrimination -- pure & simple, and it's time to boldly ensure that every elgible American can access the ballot box." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Actor Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services - Lujan to Cuccinelli: Cancel Appearance Before Hate Group Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "But it is not enough to just celebrate this day or give thanks to the suffragettes. We must follow their examples by demanding action on the: Voting Rights Advancement Act Native American Voting Rights Act Paycheck Fairness Act Violence Against Women Act" Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "On this day in 1848, the Women's Rights Movement was born at the Seneca Falls Convention. Women across the country rose up to combat injustices. The struggle isn't over today. Every day, women are denied access to health care, equal pay for equal work, & freedom from violence." Sen.Ben Luján
July 17, 2019 Following Trip to Southern Border, Brown Introduces Bill to Ensure Humane, Safe Conditions and Treatment for People in CBP Custody Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "It's been 6 years since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act -- opening the door to discriminatory practices that we've seen limit access to the ballot box across the country. Let's call these efforts what they are: deliberate efforts to block people of color from voting" Sen.Ben Luján
June 13, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 12, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Sen.Ben Luján
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Letter to Hon. Kirstjen Nielson, Kevin K McAleenan, John V Kelly - NM, TX Lawmakers Demand Answers on Death of 7-Year-Old Migrant Child in CBP Custody Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
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