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Dan Goldman
@dangoldman· Democratic · NY· Feb 14, 2024

We are hopeful, of course, of passing Congressman Torres' law, which would make the voluntary testing mandatory, which is a critical, vital first step.

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Ritchie Torres
@ritchietorres· Democratic · NY· Feb 14, 2024

I feel strongly that Congress should act swiftly to lower the de minimis threshold for imports in order to prevent poorly-manufactured lithium-ion batteries from saturating the American market.

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Jimmy Panetta
@jimmypanetta· Democratic · CA· Feb 14, 2024

We in Congress provided the IRS with historic funding to help close that tax gap.

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Rich Neal
@richneal· Democratic · MA· Feb 14, 2024

I remind everyone every single Republican in Congress voted against the Inflation Reduction Act and against funding for the IRS to do its job.

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Joe Courtney
@joecourtney· Democratic · CT· Feb 13, 2024

Congress must shift its focus to support, not obstruct, the Wage and Hour Division's progress to deliver for workers, children, and families.

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Tom Vilsack
@tomvilsack· Democratic · IA· Feb 13, 2024

If you authorize it, if Congress creates the opportunity for this, we will be more than happy to utilize that program.

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Eric Sorensen
@ericsorensen· Democratic · WA· Feb 13, 2024

As the only meteorologist in Congress, I knew the answer to that.

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Nikki Budzinski
@nikkibudzinski· Democratic · IL· Feb 13, 2024

I led a letter with Congresswoman Pingree and Congressman Costa, along with all the Democrats on the Committee, outlining our shared priority to protect the Inflation Reduction Act climate-smart conservation funds.

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Terri Sewell
@terrisewell· Democratic · AL· Feb 13, 2024

Congress cannot step in to provide assistance every once in a while.

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Joe Morelle
@joemorelle· Democratic · NY· Feb 13, 2024

It is vitally important that Congress does everything it can to ensure that people with disabilities are able to freely exercise their right to vote.

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Darin LaHood
@darinlahood· Republican · IL· Feb 6, 2024

The sudden change in policy without any consultation with Congress represents a troubling trend to walk back American leadership.

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Dan Kildee
@dankildee· Democratic · MI· Feb 6, 2024

One persistent problem that I have been focused on for the time that I have been here in Congress, both in the United States trade agreements and broader trade agenda, is the issue of forced labor.

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Andy Barr
@andybarr· Republican · KY· Feb 5, 2024

It's essential that Congress assert its authority in showing that we are not just interested but invested in an enduring relationship with our Pacific Island partners.

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John James
@johnjames· Republican · MI· Feb 5, 2024

I would like to call for the yeas and nays.

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Kathy Manning
@kathymanning· Democratic · NC· Feb 5, 2024

I support this measure and appreciate Chairman McCaul and Representative James for working with Ranking Member Meeks on this bill.

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Dina Titus
@dinatitus· Democratic · NV· Feb 5, 2024

First, congressional notification is critical for effective oversight of arms sales.

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Gerry Connolly
@gerryconnolly· Democratic · VA· Feb 5, 2024

Congress cannot simple--simply say we are only concerned about Christian persecution. We are concerned about anyone's human rights being violated.

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Dina Titus
@dinatitus· Democratic · NV· Feb 5, 2024

We in Congress, and particularly on this committee, have a critical role to play in matters of war and peace.

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