The Maryland statute that ceded the land to the Federal Government appears to be an unconditional or absolute decision.

The peace deal, evidently, is dead.

The Measuring Real Income Growth Act introduced by Representative Carolyn Maloney would tell us what growth looks like for low, middle and high income Americans and allow us to design policies accordingly.

The admissions clause of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to admit states.

Worker pay has lagged behind productivity.

the concept of a self-audit system, we are trying to incentivize businesses if they identify a pay gap to close that pay gap.

We must address unique challenges facing women in the workforce.

Setting aside the specifics of the bill, perhaps I should have said that at the end, the concept of a self-audit, so incentivizing businesses to look at their data proactively...

So, the concept of a self-audit system, we are trying to incentivize businesses if they identify a pay gap to close that pay gap.

My bill, the Wage Equity Act, addresses the gender pay gap and reinforces equal pay for equal work.

I believe that we must fundamentally reform and improve this program so that we are understanding its shortcomings.

The Congress must take up the Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act, sponsored by Hakeem Jeffries, which designates the chokehold as excessive and prohibited use of for in law enforcement.

Today, I will be reintroducing the anti-chokehold legislation that you made reference to in your testimony.

Let me also thank Rev. Sharpton for continuing to be a voice for the voiceless; a defender of the disenfranchised; for all that you have done throughout the country in the context of this issue, police violence; and for the manner in which…

No parent should ever have to bury their child, particularly when that child has been killed by those who were sworn to protect and serve.

Defining public service more precisely would be necessary to focus the programs intent and eliminate confusion for borrowers.

I think creating more flexibility in what the needs of the particular communities are, so I represent a very rural district.

the concept of a self-audit, so incentivizing businesses to look at their data proactively, reaching out to the EEOC to make sure that if there are disparities they are closing those potential pay gaps.