Himes Statement on Supreme Court Gutting the Voting Rights Act
monumental achievement in American history. Generations of Black Americans were systematically – often brutally – denied the right to vote
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Himes Statement on Supreme Court Gutting the Voting Rights ActWashington, D.C. — Today, following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement:
monumental achievement in American history. Generations of Black Americans were systematically – often brutally – denied the right to vote
Larson Blasts Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act to Greenlight Jim Crow Racial Gerrymanders
North Carolina, and Florida, aimed at eliminating majority-Black and Hispanic districts. Larson called on Congress to respond … decade redistricting games dilute the voices of Black and Hispanic voters before our very eyes, the Supreme Court
DeLauro Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Gut Voting Rights Act
guts the Voting Rights Act, weakening protections for Black, Hispanic, and other voters of color: “This decision will … congressional maps in the South that disenfranchise Black, Hispanic, and other minority communities across the country. Republicans have
Larson Statement on the Passing of Rep. David Scott
David Scott (GA-13) , the first Black man to chair the House Committee on Agriculture. “I am saddened … said Larson . “He made history as the first Black man to chair the Agriculture Committee, delivering for farmers
Hayes, Blumenthal, and Alsobrooks Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis
country, a trend that continues to get worse. Black women, the maternal mortality rate … mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. “Black women in America are three times more likely
DeLauro Statement on Vote to Pass 2026 National Defense Authorization Act including Outbound Investment Review
Connecticut, including: Authorizes procurement for new Sikorsky Black Hawks built at Stratford Authorizes procurement for CH-53K King
Courtney Statement on Coast Guard Policy to No Longer Classify Swastikas and Nooses as Hate Symbols
Coast Guard Academy: one in a Black cadet's bag and another in a race relations trainer
Connecticut Congressional Members Urge Defense Department to Strengthen Investment in Black Hawk PlatformWashington, DC — Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a letter to Daniel Driscoll, Secretary of the Army, regarding future procurement and modernization of the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter:
future procurement and modernization of the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter: "From air assault to maritime warfare … search and rescue to domestic emergency response, the Black Hawk has accumulated over 15 million flight hours across
Connecticut Congressional Members Urge Defense Department to Strengthen Investment in Black Hawk Platform
future procurement and modernization of the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter. "From air assault to maritime warfare … search and rescue to domestic emergency response, the Black Hawk has accumulated over 15 million flight hours across
Larson Statement on the Release of Zia from ICE Custody
continue to watch ICE disguise themselves in black masks and descend upon towns across the nation, armed with
Larson Introduces Election Reform Bill to End Partisan Redistricting Gamesmanship with Texas, California, and North Carolina Democratic Leaders
pass new Congressional maps diluting the voices of Black and Hispanic voters, Rep. John B. Larson … decade redistricting efforts are diluting the voices of Black and Hispanic voters for partisan gain in a growing
DeLauro, Clyburn, Meeks, Clarke, Torres Lead 100+ Lawmakers to Honor Constance Baker Motley
legal career and made history as the first Black woman to serve as a federal judge. Her perseverance … NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the first Black woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court
Hayes, Blumenthal Introduce Resolution Declaring Federal Support for Americans with Disabilities
Education and Disability (AHEAD), Family Voices, the National Black Disability Coalition, and the United States International Council
Hayes Introduces Legislation to Increase Accessibility in USDA Conservation Programs
Louisiana Food Policy Council, Maryland Ornithological Society, National Black Farmers Association, Natural Resources Defense Council, Northeast Organic Dairy
Hayes Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Child Care In Community Colleges & Minority-Serving Institutions
This challenge disproportionately affects students of color , particularly Black, Native American, and Latina women, who make
On Equal Pay Day, DeLauro Leads Entire House Democratic Caucus in Introducing the Paycheck Fairness Act
women of color stand to lose even more. Black women stand to lose over 1 million dollars
Hayes Leads Legislation to Expand Food Access for Those Who Served
AMVETS, Association of SNAP Nutrition Education Administrators (ASNNA), Black Veterans Empowerment Council, Blind Veterans Association, Blue Star Families
DeLauro, Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Ethan’s Law
prevent stolen guns from seeping into the black market. It will also promote responsible gun ownership
In Recognition of Public Schools Week, Hayes, Takano, Larson, Booker Aim to Give Teachers a ‘Raise’
Association for Career and Technical Education, Center for Black Educator Development, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE
Larson, Hayes, Takano, Booker Reintroduce Bill to Give Teachers a ‘Raise’
Association for Career and Technical Education, Center for Black Educator Development, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE
Hayes Leads Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
society. As a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Hayes has led the introduction of this resolution … step toward recognizing that communities of color, particularly Black, Indigenous, and Latino communities, face disproportionate rates of chronic