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SPLC Action Fund Alarmed About Newly Elected U.S. Speaker of the House’s Hate Group Ties

October 26, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund is concerned that U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), who was elected speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, has a long history of hate group ties, efforts to...

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Passage of the Debt Ceiling Legislation Merits Recognition

June 02, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The SPLC Action Fund recognizes the need for the passage of the debt ceiling legislation but are concerned about the devastating impact the deal will have on low-income individuals. “We are relieved that a...

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SPLC Action Fund pursues systemic change in Congress

March 01, 2023

Despite shifting political winds on Capitol Hill, the Southern Poverty Law Center’s lobbying arm, the SPLC Action Fund, will continue advancing federal policies in 2023 dedicated to racial justice and creating a fair and inclusive nation.

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SPLC Action Fund Applauds House Passage of Respect for Marriage Act

December 08, 2022

WASHINGTON – Today, the House voted 258-169 to approve HR 8404 , the Respect for Marriage Act , repealing the discriminatory 1996 Defense of Marriage Act and providing federal protection for same-sex and interracial marriages...

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SPLC Action Fund Applauds House Passage of Respect for Marriage Act

December 08, 2022

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SPLC Action Fund Applauds House Vote to Protect Marriage Equality; Urges Senate to Quickly Approve the Bill

July 19, 2022

WASHINGTON – Today, the House voted 267-157 to approve HR 8404 , the Respect for Marriage Act , repealing the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA.) This legislation, which received overwhelming, bipartisan support, would safeguard...

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SPLC Action Fund Applauds Confirmation of Vanita Gupta as Associate Attorney General

April 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate confirmed Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general at the Justice Department, where she will help reform our criminal justice system and advance civil rights. The 51-49 confirmation vote...

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SPLC Action Fund Applauds House Passage of NO BAN Act

April 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the NO BAN Act, sending the legislation to the Senate. The No BAN Act is designed to end the discriminatory and racist entry bans on Muslims and Africans imposed...

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SPLC Action Fund: Historic Confirmation of Dr. Rachel Levine Brings Transgender Equality to the Forefront

March 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, Dr. Rachel Levine became the first openly transgender, Senate-confirmed federal official to serve as assistant secretary of health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The following...

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Alabama congresswoman, SPLC call for federal oversight to implement voting reforms

March 23, 2021

Esther Schrader

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SPLC Action Fund Alarmed About Newly Elected U.S. Speaker of the House’s Hate Group Ties

Passage of the Debt Ceiling Legislation Merits Recognition

SPLC Action Fund pursues systemic change in Congress

SPLC Action Fund Applauds House Passage of Respect for Marriage Act

SPLC Action Fund Applauds House Passage of Respect for Marriage Act

SPLC Action Fund Applauds House Vote to Protect Marriage Equality; Urges Senate to Quickly Approve the Bill

SPLC Action Fund Applauds Confirmation of Vanita Gupta as Associate Attorney General

SPLC Action Fund Applauds House Passage of NO BAN Act

SPLC Action Fund: Historic Confirmation of Dr. Rachel Levine Brings Transgender Equality to the Forefront

Alabama congresswoman, SPLC call for federal oversight to implement voting reforms

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