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Today, the House is holding a hearing on the insular cases, doctrines which hold the territories in a perpetual state of colonialism. Earlier this year, I served as a House impeachment manager in the second trial of President Donald Trump…
On April 9, La Soufriere volcano on the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent began a series of explosive eruptions. The volcano has erupted several times since that date. The eruptions have blanketed the island nation with clouds of volcanic…
During times of crisis and upheaval, societies have a unique opportunity to reimagine themselves, to fix wrongs, and to make themselves better than they were previously. The pandemic of 1917 created the Roaring Twenties. The aftermath of…
This week, House Democrats are building on the progress made under the Biden-Harris administration to reverse the Trump damage and reform our failing system by passing two historic and important bills: H.R. 6, the American Dream and…
I thank Chairman Nadler for his tireless work and the work of so many women of this Caucus, including Speaker Pelosi, to bring this bill to fruition and to bring this bill to the floor. We know, and we all believe, that violence against…
I hope my colleague from Wisconsin will not leave at this time, as he has talked about Black Lives Matter. How dare you--how dare you say that Black Lives Matter, Black people, do not understand old-fashioned families. Despite some of the…
This month is not only Women's History Month, but it is also Virgin Islands History Month, and what better way to celebrate it than today for me to salute Virgin Islands' native and basketball upcoming star, Aliyah Boston, who had another…
The COVID pandemic and economic crisis are destroying the lives and livelihoods of tens of millions of Americans across the country. And our most vulnerable communities are bearing the brunt. Thankfully, help is on the way. The American…
And for my colleagues on the other side who have to give divisive platitudes and nonsupport, you are welcome. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to heed the gavel.
The time for bold and decisive action is now. This American Rescue Plan Act will crush the virus, return children safely to school, support vaccinations, put dollars in families' pockets, and put people back to work. The plan will mount a…
Today, I rise in support of the requested waiver of the Secretary of Defense nominee, retired four-star General Lloyd S. Austin, III. President Biden recognizes the need to have the most qualified individuals in his Cabinet to right the…
As a former counsel on the House Ethics Committee, I am pleased with the tightening of the whistleblower laws, and I commend the creation of the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth to recommend policies to address…
As we begin the 117th Congress, I am truly grateful to the Democratic Caucus for bringing the six representatives of the territories of the United States and the District of Columbia--duly elected by 4 million Americans, collectively--to…
I thank my colleagues, and while I am happy to support measures to improve resiliency in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, a committee on which I serve, I am disappointed that this bill is not inclusive of U.S…
I extend my congratulations to the committee leaders for successfully reaching an agreement with the Senate on a final Water Resources Development Act for 2020. This is a wonderful bill. We have $10 billion in new water infrastructure…
As a Member of Congress representing the Virgin Islands, I came to Congress determined to increase long-term Federal investment in infrastructure, among other things. I congratulate the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman…
I won't need all of that minute, but I want to thank the gentleman for the time. This bill is so vital, not only to stopping drug trafficking, but supporting our communities, helping youth within the Caribbean to reach their potential. I…
I want to thank my colleague representing the great people of New York, but also who hails from the Caribbean and understands the importance of legislation like this. As the representative of a Caribbean island, an English-speaking…