Alan Lowenthal
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Alan S. Lowenthal is a Democratic politician from California, born on March 24, 1941. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2023, representing California's 47th congressional district. During his tenure, Lowenthal focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental protection, advocating for policies that support working families and promote sustainable practices. He has a background in academia and local government, having previously served in the California State Assembly and as a Long Beach city council member.
Apr 2, 2014
Mr. Speaker, last week, I signed the discharge petition on H.R. 15, the bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform bill. Today, I stand with millions of families across our country to call upon Speaker Boehner to simply bring H.R. 15 to…
Mar 27, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to recognize the month of March as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. MS is a debilitating, chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system and causes visual problems, overwhelming fatigue…
Mar 25, 2014
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I my consume. Mr. Chairman, my amendment is about protecting the health of those Americans who live near mountaintop removal coal mines. It is about keeping surface water from being contaminated…
Mar 25, 2014
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 1, beginning at line 16, strike ``December 12, 2008 (73 Fed. Reg. 75813 et seq.)'' and insert…
Mar 25, 2014
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I want to respond to one thing that was just said. The 2008 Bush rule is not more protective than the 1983 Reagan rule. I have explained that. The 2008 Bush rule has huge exemptions…
Mar 25, 2014
I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for yielding me this time. I strongly agree with my friend that States must be given the right to implement a stream buffer rule that works for them, given the fact that local conditions will vary…
Mar 25, 2014
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Cartwright The CHAIR. It…
Mar 24, 2014
As we seek to promote democratic values in the Ukraine and to support those democratic and uphold those values, we must not lose sight of our own democratic values here in the United States.
Mar 24, 2014
I condemn Russia's attempt to annex Crimea in violation of international law.
Mar 24, 2014
I strongly support the sanctions for individuals responsible for the loss of Ukrainian assets who have significantly undermined democratic processes in the Ukraine or have committed human rights abuses.
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