This page includes:
May 26
The Congressional Black Caucus condemns killing of George Floyd by police
May 27
Congressional Progressive Caucus statement on the killing of George Floyd
Hoyer statement on the killing of George Floyd
May 28
May 29
Pelosi statement on charges filed against ex-officer in George Floyd murder
Graham announces hearing on police use of force
Chairman Thompson statement on Trump’s tweets stoking violence
Feinstein on death of George Floyd
May 30
Congressional Hispanic Caucus statement on the murder of George Floyd
Chairman Thompson statement on reports of right-wing extremists joining protests to sow chaos
Feinstein statement on Oakland shooting
May 31
Transcript of Pelosi interview on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos
June 1
CBC Chairwoman Karen Bass remarks at today's Democratic Caucus call
Hoyer: Black lives matter, and the killing must stop now
Pelosi, Schumer joint statement on Trump press conference & photo-op
Smith statement on Trump’s intent to invoke the Insurrection Act
Johnson: Prosecutions warranted in Floyd case, but riots must end immediately
What role might the federal government play in law enforcement reform? (CRS report)
June 2
Pelosi remarks on peaceful protests and President Trump’s photo-op
Smith demands answers on the apparent militarization of America
Senator Schumer introduces concurrent resolution, which is objected to by Senator McConnell; Senator McConnell then introduces S.Res.601, which is objected to by Senator Schumer
Transcript of Pelosi interview on NPR’s All Things Considered with Michel Martin
CBC Chairwoman Karen Bass remarks at today's House Judiciary Committee briefing
Warren calls on DOJ IG to investigate role of Attorney General Barr and DoD IG to investigate role of military in "sickening and appalling" attack on peaceful protestors at the White House
June 3
Transcript of Pelosi interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe
June 10th: House Judiciary Committee to hold hearing on police brutality & racial profiling
Hoyer statement on charges against officers Involved in George Floyd's death
Pelosi statement marking 31 years since Tiananmen Square massacre
Schumer statement on former Defense Secretary Mattis’ denouncement of President Trump (see also, Mattis statement)
Senator Cotton op-ed: Send in the troops (via New York Times)
June 4
Chairman Schiff statement on anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre
Brown calls on Americans to protect human rights at home and abroad
Peters & Johnson call for briefing on role of violent opportunists in exploiting peaceful protests
McCarthy: Our nation needs to come together and heal
Hoyer urges Americans to speak out, recognize Black lives matter
Transcript of Pelosi weekly press conference today
CDC Director Robert Redfield testifies on coronavirus response (via C-SPAN; includes discussion of risks to protestors)
Congress and law enforcement reform: Constitutional authority (CRS report)
Senator Paul blocks Emmett Till Anti-Lynching bill on day of Mr. Floyd's memorial (via C-SPAN, with comments from Senator Harris and Senator Booker)
June 5
Nadler & Bass condemn DEA's expansion of authority against peaceful protestors
June 6
Committee launches investigation into Administration’s surveillance of protestors
June 8
Transcript of Pelosi interview on MSNBC Live with Craig Melvin
Pelosi remarks ahead of moment of silence to honor George Floyd
Equality Caucus signs on to police brutality resolution
Pelosi remarks at press conference unveiling Congressional Democrats' Justice in Policing Act
June 9
Congress and Police Reform: Current Law and Recent Proposals (CRS report)
Are Antifa Members Domestic Terrorists? Background on Antifa and Federal Classification of Their Actions (CRS report)
Transcript of Pelosi interview on MSNBC's The Beat with Ari Melber hosted by Stephanie Ruhle
June 10
Smith demands responses to essential oversight questions
Oversight hearing on "Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability" (includes testimony from Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, and others)
Policing the Police: Qualified Immunity and Considerations for Congress (CRS report)
Transcript of Pelosi interview on CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin
Defunding police isn't the answer (Senator McCarthy on Fox & Friends)
June 11
Congress, Civilian Control of the Military, and Nonpartisanship (CRS report)
Transcript of Pelosi interview on Bloomberg's balance of power with David Westin
Congressional Progressive Caucus announces endorsement of Justice in Policing Act
Nadler & Bass demand answers on deployment of BOP officers in DC following peaceful protests
Police Accountability Measures (CRS report)
Federal Criminal Laws Applicable to Rioting, Property Destruction, and Related Conduct (CRS report)
Congress, Civilian Control of the Military, and Nonpartisanship (CRS report)
Confederate Names and Military Installations (CRS report; updated 6/16)
McCarthy: " Reform bill should focus on performance, transparency, and accountability"
Transcript of Pelosi weekly press conference today
June 12
Chair Karen Bass delivers weekly Democratic address
June 14
McCarthy: Restoring, rebuilding, and renewing America
June 15
Chairman Schiff statement on DOD response to inquiries regarding protests
Nadler, Bass & Cohen statement on SCOTUS refusal to re-examine qualified immunity
Reforming Patterns of Unconstitutional Policing: Enforcement of 34 U.S.C. § 12601 (CRS report)
Federal Police Oversight: Criminal Civil Rights Violations Under 18 U.S.C. § 242 (CRS report)
Pelosi: Dear colleague on this moment of reckoning
Transcript of Pelosi interview on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
Ranking member Jordan statement on police reform executive order
June 16
Hoyer statement on the president's executive order on policing
Leader McCarthy on the administration's law enforcement executive order
Pelosi statement on Trump executive order on policing
Transcript of Pelosi interview in MSNBC's Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace
Schumer statement on President Trump's executive order on policing reform
Chairman Nadler statement on President Trump's policing executive order
Murder suspect in FPS shooting death in Oakland linked to right wing extremism
The Congressional Black Caucus statement on President Trump’s “police reform” executive order
Senate Judiciary Committee hearing: "Police Use of Force and Community Relations"
Confederate Names and Military Installations (CRS report)
June 17
Graham Joins Scott, McConnell to introduce JUSTICE Act
Leader McCarthy on the Senate Republican-led JUSTICE Act
Pelosi statement on GOP Senate policing bill
Chairman Nadler statement for markup of H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Transcript of Pelosi interview on CNN's Newsroom with Brianna Keilar
House Judiciary Committee markup of H.R. 7120, the "Justice in Policing Act of 2020"
June 18
Hoyer announces House vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
McCarthy: This is a time to rise above and do the right thing
Transcript of Pelosi interview on MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports
Committee to hold briefing on abusive policing practices and need for Justice in Reform Act
Transcript of Pelosi weekly press conference today
June 19
McCarthy releases statement in observance of Juneteeth
Pelosi statement on the 155th Juneteenth celebration
Senator Durbin delivers weekly Democratic address
June 21
Committee examines effects of systemic racism in policing practices
June 23
Transcript of Pelosi interview on Telemundo's Noticias Telemundo
Transcript of Pelosi interview on MSNBC's Live with Peter Alexander
The Congressional Black Caucus urges a no vote on the motion to proceed to the Justice Act
Congressional Hispanic Caucus endorses George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
"No-Knock" Warrants and Other Law Enforcement Identification Considerations (CRS report)
June 24
Hoyer launches website to engage Americans on policing reform legislation
Regulating Federal Law Enforcement: Considerations for Congress (CRS report)
June 25
McCarthy: Democrats were never interested in solving problems
Pelosi remarks at press event ahead of House vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Pelosi floor speech in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Transcript of Pelosi interview on MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney delivers weekly Democratic address
Chairwoman Maloney speaks on House floor in support of Justice in Policing Act
Broad, growing support for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Chairman Nadler floor statement in support of H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
House passes George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Subcommittee to hold briefing on First Amendment violations at Black Lives Matter protests
Proposals for Systems of Records on "Wandering Officers" (CRS report)
Policing the Police: Qualified Immunity and Considerations for Congress (CRS report)
Policing Reform Legislation: Conditions on Funding and New Authorizations (CRS report)
Congress and Police Reform: Current Law and Recent Proposals (CRS report)
Comparing Police Reform Bills: the Justice in Policing Act and the JUSTICE Act (CRS report)
June 26
Transcript of Pelosi interview on NPR's All Things Considered with Ari Shapiro and Susan Davis
Transcript of Pelosi weekly press conference today
McConnell on 'The Guy Benson Show'
Chairman Thompson demands FBI Director provide documents and agree to testify
June 29
Overview of Recent Anti-Lynching Proposals (CRS report)
Transcript of Pelosi interview on PBS NewsHour with Judy Woodruff
July 1
McCarthy calls on Pelosi to condemn mob violence
McConnell on 'The Daily Briefing' with Dana Perino
July 2
McCarthy: I'm so thankful that God made me an American
Pelosi statement on 56th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Transcript of Pelosi weekly press conference today
Thompson demands U.S. Coast Guard ban Confederate flag
July 6
Comparing Police Reform Bills: the Justice in Policing Act and the JUSTICE Act (CRS report)
Programs to Collect Data on Law Enforcement Activities: Overview and Issues (CRS report)
Chairman Thompson demands documents from DHS on statue protection ‘task force’
July 7
Senators request full implementation, enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act
July 8
Monuments and Memorials: Federal Criminal Law Protections (CRS report)
McCarthy: Pelosi on Violent Mobs: “People Will Do What They Do”
July 10
McCarthy: The Democrat agenda: dismantle, defund, destroy
Congressman Donald McEachin delivers weekly Democratic address
Police Use of Force: Overview and Considerations for Congress (CRS report)
July 11
Transcript of Pelosi interview on MSNBC’s Politics Nation with Reverend Al Sharpton
July 13
Public Trust and Law Enforcement--A Discussion for Policymakers (CRS report)
July 14
July 16
Assessing the Threat from Accelerationists and Militia Extremists
Leader McCarthy introduces bill to protect American monuments and statues
July 17
Pelosi statement calling for FBI investigation into police killing of Sean Monterrosa
Smith statement on DOD’s ban on the public display of the Confederate flag
Thompson: Administration’s violent actions in Portland are an un-American affront to democracy
July 18
Pelosi, Blumenauer issue joint statement on Trump Administration actions in Portland
July 19
July 20
Transcript of Pelosi Interview on CBS This Morning with Gayle King
Smith, Thompson, Nadler joint statement on Trump Administration’s action in Portland
Homeland Democrats demand documents from DHS on Trump Administration deployment in Portland
July 21
Hoyer statement on President Trump deploying federal law enforcement to U.S. cities
Chairs Maloney and Raskin condemn Trump Administration’s use of federal officers in Portland, Oregon
July 22
Congressional Progressive Caucus asks leadership not to bring DHS funding bill to the floor
Hoyer statement on President Trump’s deployment of federal law enforcement to U.S. cities
Pelosi floor speech in support of Confederate statue removal legislation
Jim Jordan: Americans ‘waking up’ to the dangers of ‘today’s radical left’
July 23
Transcript of Pelosi weekly press conference today
Chairman Thompson announces hearing next week on DHS police actions threatening our democracy
July 24
Racial Profiling: Constitutional and Statutory Considerations for Congress (CRS report)
July 27
Hoyer statement on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
The Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act passes the House
House passes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
Transcript of Pelosi interview on MSNBC's Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace
July 28
House Judiciary Committee hearing: Oversight of the Department of Justice
Chairman Nadler statement for Department of Justice oversight hearing with Attorney General Barr
Confederate Symbols: Relation to Federal Lands and Programs (CRS report)
Transcript of Pelosi interview on MSNBC's The Beat with Ari Melber
July 29
July 30
Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation (Rep. John Lewis essay, published on the day of his funeral; via New York Times)
Audio of Sen. James Inhofe and Trump speakerphone conversation, from a D.C. restaurant (via New York Times)
July 31
Federal Law Enforcement and the Portland Protests: Legal Considerations (CRS report)
Intel Dems demand answers from DHS Intelligence on role in Portland protests
Thompson & Rose demand documents from DHS after intelligence reports compiled on journalists
August 3
August 4
August 5
August 6
August 18
Chairman Graham calls on Justice Department to investigate horrific Portland mob attack
August 19
August 24
Hoyer statement on shooting of Jacob Blake
August 26
Transcript of Pelosi interview on CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
August 27
Nadler & Bass statement on protests following shooting of Jacob Blake
Thompson, Maloney urge DHS IG review Homeland Security actions under Wolf, Cuccinelli
August 31
McCarthy signs pledge to stand with our police
September 2
A Republican member of Congress threatened to kill armed demonstrators in a Facebook post (via BuzzFeed, with screenshot of FB post)
September 3
Schumer statement on the investigation into the death of Daniel Prude
September 4
Oversight Committee seeks answers regarding detention of two Black mothers on National Mall
September 11
September 16
Police Reform and the 116th Congress: Selected Legal Issues (CRS report)
September 18
September 24
September 28
September 29
Subcommittee Chairman Raskin releases FBI document on white supremacists in law enforcement
September 30
Oversight chairs condemn Trump Administration on cancellation of diversity, anti-racism training
October 2
Thompson, Underwood, Rose demand DHS talking points defending Kyle Rittenhouse
October 7
October 14
October 27
Congressional Black Caucus statement on the killing of Walter Wallace, Jr. in Philadelphia
November 2
November 3
Watchdog: DHS improperly deployed officers and agents to task force
November 9
Pelosi Statement on Trump Firing of Defense Secretary Esper
November 12
Torres v. Madrid: Police Use of Force, Fourth Amendment Seizures, and Fleeing Suspects? (CRS report)
November 18
Overview of Recent Anti-Lynching Proposals (CRS report)
November 30
December 21
Pelosi Statement on Removal of Robert E. Lee Statue from the U.S. Capitol
December 30
2021
February 24, 2021
Bass & Nadler Reintroduce the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to Address Police Misconduct
Pelosi Statement on Re-Introduction of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
February 25
March 3
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R. 1280) passed in House
April 19
Pelosi Statement on Closing Arguments in the George Floyd Murder Trial
April 20
Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Following the Derek Chauvin Murder Trial Verdict
Hoyer Statement on Chauvin Trial Verdict
Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Conviction Of Derek Chauvin For Murder Of George Floyd
April 22
Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
May 25
Congressional Black Caucus on the One Year Commemoration of the Murder of George Floyd
Pelosi: Dear Colleague on One Year Since the Murder of George Floyd
Pelosi Remarks at Photo Opportunity with the Family of George Floyd
Hoyer Statement Marking One Year Since the Murder of George Floyd
Durbin Statement on One Year Anniversary of Murder of George Floyd
June 26
CBC Statement on the Sentencing of Derek Chauvin on the Murder of George Floyd
July 19
Diversity and Inclusion Training for Military Personnel (CRS report)
August 23
Confederate Names and Military Installations (CRS report)
September 22
Chairman Nadler Statement on Failure of Police Reform Negotiations
October 14
Subcommittees Release Memo Detailing Health Risks from Tear Gas and Lack of Federal Regulation
December 23
2022
May 25
Pelosi Statement on Biden Actions to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing
Hoyer Statement Marking Two Years After the Murder of George Floyd
October 27
2023
January 5
Stafford Act and Selected Federal Recovery Programs for Civil Unrest: Historical Perspectives and Policy Observations (CRS report)
January 27
Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Tyre Nichols
Congressional Progressive Caucus Leaders Echo Community Demands for Justice for Tyre Nichols
February 7
Congress and Police Reform: Current Law (CRS report)
Congress and Police Reform: Recent Proposals (CRS report)
February 15
Congress and Law Enforcement Reform: Constitutional Authority (CRS report)
February 21
Policing the Police: Qualified Immunity and Considerations for Congress (CRS report)
February 23
Regulating Federal Law Enforcement: Considerations for Congress (CRS report)
June 1