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Oct. 21, 2022
Letter to Mr. Richard C. Visek, Acting Legal Advisor for the US Department of State - Jacobs, Castro Lead Call for Biden Administration to Affirm Global Commitment to Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights Post-dobbs
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep. Mary Scanlon, ...
July 22, 2022
Representative Chrissy Houlahan Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
July 22, 2022
Congresswoman Scanlon Votes to Protect Right to Marriage Equality, Contraception Amid Right-wing Threats
Rep. Mary Scanlon
July 19, 2022
Congresswoman Dean Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep. Madeleine Dean
June 15, 2022
Spartz Leads the 'Right to Trial Act'
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights
Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Congressman Biggs Demands Answers on Reports that Capitol Police are Monitoring Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and their Capitol Visitors
Rep. GT Thompson, ...
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. Chrissy Houlahan, ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Congresswoman Scanlon Rallies Support for Passage of Voting Rights Legislation
Rep. Mary Scanlon
Jan. 3, 2022
Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners
Rep. Scott Perry, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
PASSED: Houlahan Votes to Advance Protecting Our Democracy Act
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
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
Rep. Mary Scanlon, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Rep. Cawthorn Introduces Bill Prohibiting OSHA Enforcement of Vaccine Mandate
Rep. Scott Perry, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies
Rep. GT Thompson, ...
Aug. 25, 2021
The House Passes H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep. Madeleine Dean
Aug. 24, 2021
Congresswoman Scanlon Celebrates House Passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep. Mary Scanlon
Aug. 24, 2021
Boyle Praises House Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Act
Rep. Brendan Boyle
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. Madeleine Dean, ...
July 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure
Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
July 16, 2021
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Restore DOJ's Office for Access to Justice
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
July 1, 2021
Evans: Supreme Court "Garbage' Decision Attacks Voting Rights, Senate Must Join House in Passing Strong Protections
Rep. Dwight Evans
June 29, 2021
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Ig Independence and Empowerment Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act; Providing for Consideration of H. Res. Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for Other Purposes
Rep. Mary Scanlon
June 23, 2021
Recognizing Religious Freedom Week
Rep. GT Thompson
June 18, 2021
Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles
Rep. Brendan Boyle, ...
June 18, 2021
Breaking: Fitzpatrick Introduces Campus Free Speech Legislation
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
June 17, 2021
Kelly: SCOTUS Ruling in Fulton v. Philadelphia a Win for First Amendment and Children Seeking Loving Homes
Rep. Mike Kelly
June 16, 2021
Providing for Consideration of S. Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler
June 16, 2021
Providing for Consideration of S. Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep. Mary Scanlon
June 8, 2021
Scanlon Joins Herrera Beutler and Bipartisan Group of Congressional Members to Introduce Legislation Requiring Government Agencies to Obtain Warrants Before Accessing Americans' Geolocation Data
Rep. Mary Scanlon
June 8, 2021
Correa, Herrera Beutler Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Americans' Privacy
Rep. Mary Scanlon, ...
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. Chrissy Houlahan, ...
May 25, 2021
House Antisemitism Task Force Condemns Recent Attacks On Jewish Community Across The Country
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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. Dwight Evans, ...
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. Chrissy Houlahan, ...
May 11, 2021
Cancel Culture
Rep. Scott Perry
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
Rep. John Joyce, ...
April 29, 2021
Scanlon, Raskin, Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Rep. Mary Scanlon, ...
April 21, 2021
Kaptur, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Vladimir Putin's Brutal Treatment of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 21, 2021
Rep. Scanlon Votes to Outlaw Discriminatory Religious Travel Bans, Protect Due Process Rights at Ports of Entry
Rep. Mary Scanlon
April 19, 2021
Dr. Joyce Introduces Passport Act to Defend Americans' Medical Freedom, Prevent Vaccine Passports
Rep. John Joyce
April 19, 2021
Reps. Fitzpatrick and Kildee Introduce Legislation that Expands Labor Rights for Firefighters and EMS Personnel
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 14, 2021
Protecting Americans' Constitutional Rights
Rep. John Joyce
April 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, ...
April 6, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade
Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
March 31, 2021
Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry
Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
March 29, 2021
Representatives García, Scanlon, and Williams Introduce Our Homes Our Votes Act to Facilitate Voter Registration in Affordable Housing
Rep. Mary Scanlon, ...
March 16, 2021
Clarke Introduces Resolution to Address the Federal Government's Role in Redlining
Rep. Mary Scanlon, ...
Date
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Politician
Oct. 21, 2022
Letter to Mr. Richard C. Visek, Acting Legal Advisor for the US Department of State - Jacobs, Castro Lead Call for Biden Administration to Affirm Global Commitment to Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights Post-dobbs
Rep.Chrissy Houlahan, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep.Mary Scanlon, ...
July 22, 2022
Representative Chrissy Houlahan Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep.Chrissy Houlahan
July 22, 2022
Congresswoman Scanlon Votes to Protect Right to Marriage Equality, Contraception Amid Right-wing Threats
Rep.Mary Scanlon
July 19, 2022
Congresswoman Dean Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep.Madeleine Dean
June 15, 2022
Spartz Leads the 'Right to Trial Act'
Rep.Guy Reschenthaler, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights
Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Congressman Biggs Demands Answers on Reports that Capitol Police are Monitoring Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and their Capitol Visitors
Rep.GT Thompson, ...
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.Chrissy Houlahan, ...
Jan. 27, 2022
Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Congresswoman Scanlon Rallies Support for Passage of Voting Rights Legislation
Rep.Mary Scanlon
Jan. 3, 2022
Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners
Rep.Scott Perry, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
PASSED: Houlahan Votes to Advance Protecting Our Democracy Act
Rep.Chrissy Houlahan
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
Rep.Mary Scanlon, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Rep. Cawthorn Introduces Bill Prohibiting OSHA Enforcement of Vaccine Mandate
Rep.Scott Perry, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies
Rep.GT Thompson, ...
Aug. 25, 2021
The House Passes H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep.Madeleine Dean
Aug. 24, 2021
Congresswoman Scanlon Celebrates House Passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep.Mary Scanlon
Aug. 24, 2021
Boyle Praises House Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Act
Rep.Brendan Boyle
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.Madeleine Dean, ...
July 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure
Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
July 16, 2021
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Restore DOJ's Office for Access to Justice
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
July 1, 2021
Evans: Supreme Court "Garbage' Decision Attacks Voting Rights, Senate Must Join House in Passing Strong Protections
Rep.Dwight Evans
June 29, 2021
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Ig Independence and Empowerment Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act; Providing for Consideration of H. Res. Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for Other Purposes
Rep.Mary Scanlon
June 23, 2021
Recognizing Religious Freedom Week
Rep.GT Thompson
June 18, 2021
Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles
Rep.Brendan Boyle, ...
June 18, 2021
Breaking: Fitzpatrick Introduces Campus Free Speech Legislation
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick
June 17, 2021
Kelly: SCOTUS Ruling in Fulton v. Philadelphia a Win for First Amendment and Children Seeking Loving Homes
Rep.Mike Kelly
June 16, 2021
Providing for Consideration of S. Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep.Guy Reschenthaler
June 16, 2021
Providing for Consideration of S. Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep.Mary Scanlon
June 8, 2021
Scanlon Joins Herrera Beutler and Bipartisan Group of Congressional Members to Introduce Legislation Requiring Government Agencies to Obtain Warrants Before Accessing Americans' Geolocation Data
Rep.Mary Scanlon
June 8, 2021
Correa, Herrera Beutler Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Americans' Privacy
Rep.Mary Scanlon, ...
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.Chrissy Houlahan, ...
May 25, 2021
House Antisemitism Task Force Condemns Recent Attacks On Jewish Community Across The Country
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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.Dwight Evans, ...
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.Chrissy Houlahan, ...
May 11, 2021
Cancel Culture
Rep.Scott Perry
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
Rep.John Joyce, ...
April 29, 2021
Scanlon, Raskin, Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Rep.Mary Scanlon, ...
April 21, 2021
Kaptur, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Vladimir Putin's Brutal Treatment of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 21, 2021
Rep. Scanlon Votes to Outlaw Discriminatory Religious Travel Bans, Protect Due Process Rights at Ports of Entry
Rep.Mary Scanlon
April 19, 2021
Dr. Joyce Introduces Passport Act to Defend Americans' Medical Freedom, Prevent Vaccine Passports
Rep.John Joyce
April 19, 2021
Reps. Fitzpatrick and Kildee Introduce Legislation that Expands Labor Rights for Firefighters and EMS Personnel
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
April 14, 2021
Protecting Americans' Constitutional Rights
Rep.John Joyce
April 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports
Rep.Guy Reschenthaler, ...
April 6, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade
Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
March 31, 2021
Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry
Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
March 29, 2021
Representatives García, Scanlon, and Williams Introduce Our Homes Our Votes Act to Facilitate Voter Registration in Affordable Housing
Rep.Mary Scanlon, ...
March 16, 2021
Clarke Introduces Resolution to Address the Federal Government's Role in Redlining
Rep.Mary Scanlon, ...
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