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Eliot Engel
@eliotengel· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 2019

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and to insert extraneous material on S.J. Res. 7. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-04
Eliot Engel
@eliotengel· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 2019

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. In closing, let me say this. Everyone who knows me knows that I hold Iran guilty to many nefarious things that are happening in that region. This is not really about Iran. Iran is…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-04
Eliot Engel
@eliotengel· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 2019

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, it is a little surprising that we find ourselves back on the floor debating this resolution. After all, it has already passed both Chambers with bipartisan support…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-04
Eliot Engel
@eliotengel· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 2019

Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Khanna), who has been so instrumental in bringing everyone together to make a change in policy that is much needed.

Congressional Record · 2019-04-04
Eliot Engel
@eliotengel· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 2019

Madam Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 274, I call up the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 7) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress, and ask…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-04
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 2019

Mr. Speaker, as a staunch supporter of the U.S.-Israel relationship, I am disgusted by the Republicans' ongoing attempts to politicize serious issues related to anti-semitism and support for the U.S.-Israel partnership. The vast majority…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-04
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Apr 3, 2019

Mr. President, this is a very sad day for the Senate. At a time when Leader McConnell brags about confirming more judges than anyone has done in a very long time, he feels the need to invoke the terribly destructive and disproportionate…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03
Hakeem Jeffries
@hakeemjeffries· Democratic · NY· Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, I rise today to offer an amendment to H.R. 1585, the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. This amendment modestly modifies the bill to ensure that the materials…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03
Hakeem Jeffries
@hakeemjeffries· Democratic · NY· Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Chair, I thank the distinguished gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Collins), my colleague, the ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, for his support. This is a nation of immigrants. We are a gorgeous mosaic of people from all…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03
Hakeem Jeffries
@hakeemjeffries· Democratic · NY· Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 114, after line 13, insert the following: (4) Common languages.--The Secretary of Labor…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03
Grace Meng
@gracemeng· Democratic · NY· Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Chairman, we just want to make sure that no one is denied the chance to bond with their newborn or child simply because they don't speak the language. This amendment ensures compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03
Grace Meng
@gracemeng· Democratic · NY· Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Chair, my amendment would ensure that incarcerated, pregnant prisoners who are primary caretaker parents and who have limited English proficiency will have access to parenting classes. Mr. Chair, we know that at the end of 2016 there…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03
Grace Meng
@gracemeng· Democratic · NY· Apr 3, 2019

Madam Chair, I rise today in strong support of Congresswoman Kuster's bipartisan amendment that calls on key Federal agencies to harmonize their sexual violence surveys and reporting systems. This amendment was inspired by a Government…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03
Grace Meng
@gracemeng· Democratic · NY· Apr 3, 2019

Madam Chair, as the designee of the gentlewoman from New Hampshire (Ms. Kuster), I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 171, insert after…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03
Grace Meng
@gracemeng· Democratic · NY· Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 145, line 19, insert after ``parent'' the following: ``, and such classes shall be made…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03
Grace Meng
@gracemeng· Democratic · NY· Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Chair, my amendment would ensure that cultural competency training is included in trauma screening trainings provided to correctional officers and each Bureau of Prisons employee, including instructors and healthcare professionals…

Congressional Record · 2019-04-03