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57 years ago this week, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Medicare and Medicaid Act. By increasing healthcare access for elderly and low-income Americans, this act was a giant leap forward in building a more perfect Union…
I thank the gentleman for yielding time. It is so good to be here with you, to have this discussion about Social Security, the importance of this safety net to so many Americans, individuals throughout this country, but especially those…
The United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to uphold the Mississippi Gestational Age Act and overrule the Court's prior decision in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern…
This June, the private sector added 372,000 jobs to the economy, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. I would recognize the leadership of the Biden administration and my Democratic colleagues in Congress for taking swift action to strengthen…
I have just returned from the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, which gathered the heads of state and senior government officials from nearly every country in the Western Hemisphere, as well as hundreds of businesses, civil…
In recognition of Caribbean American Heritage Month, I honor influential Haitian leader Henri Christophe. Born on the island of Grenada to immigrant parents, Christophe played a significant role in the American Revolution, serving as a…
I have shared before that my father was for many decades a New York City police officer. He had to carry a firearm to protect himself and others, but was acutely aware of individuals on the street, often with guns illegally, who could harm…
This Sunday, in the State in which I was born and raised, New York, a man drove 3 hours and 200 miles to terrorize members of a local Black community. This man shot 13 people, 11 of which were Black. This was not a random act of violence…
I thank my colleagues for all the good work that they have done to support American small businesses during the pandemic. Democrats working with President Biden have helped businesses to keep their lights on and employees on payroll…
The Virgin Islands and its people speak of great resilience. We are a people rich in history and agriculture, struggles and triumphs in the face of disenfranchisement. March 31, 2022, marked 104 years that the Virgin Islands of the United…
Today, I congratulate Virgin Islander Aliyah Boston, a college basketball player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, on her win against UConn in the NCAA championship, leading the Gamecocks to their second national championship. Aliyah was…
Last week I shared a series of historical facts for Virgin Islands History Month, which falls in the month of March. Today, in celebration of International Women's Day, I proudly recognize the indomitable spirit of women from the Virgin…
The nation of Ukraine is dealing with an alarming crisis, a war. I have been overwhelmed by the number of images and stories of families trying to escape the terrors and war crimes being unjustly committed against the people of this…
Let me start by saying that I am a proud Virgin Islander. I stand on the shoulders of strong Virgin Islanders who came before me and who are known for their courage, leadership, sacrifice, and, most importantly, their resilience. We are…
In the past several months, Democrats have advanced the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, along with, most recently, the COMPETES Act, which will increase American innovation, start making more critical products in America, and…
Today, I would like to honor Virgin Islander Alton Adams, Sr., and express my gratitude to the U.S. Navy for the creation of the Alton Augustus Adams Sr. Award for Emerging Composers. Adams, born in 1889 in the Virgin Islands, was the…
The 2020 election brought with it tremendous opportunities for the territories, particularly, after the devastation of unprecedented natural disasters in our global pandemic. The American Rescue Plan of 2021 offered tremendous promise of…
Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans have repeatedly taken a stand against the truth and common sense by devoting themselves to the big lie, flip-flopping from previous positions with the aim of satisfying a virulent base to obtain…