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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.

Jan 28, 2014

Madam Speaker, instead of talking about jobs, or the economy, or the unemployed who have lost their benefits because of our inaction, we are here talking about legislation that strips women of their fundamental right to make their own…

Congressional Record · 2014-01-28
Jan 15, 2014

I thank the gentleman from Wisconsin for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise too in support of the 1.3 million Americans who have lost or will be losing their benefits by the callous efforts of this Congress not to extend unemployment…

Congressional Record · 2014-01-15
Dec 10, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my newly introduced resolution, which honors today as the 65th anniversary of Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. My resolution will shed much-needed light on the importance and…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-10
Dec 2, 2013

Mr. Speaker, climate scientists like Dr. Rob Dunbar of Stanford are warning us that if we continue down this path of inaction, global sea levels will rise, on the average, anywhere from 1 to 7 feet by the end of this century. Let's just…

Congressional Record · 2013-12-02
Nov 21, 2013

Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 605 on the Tonko (NY) amendment on H.R. 1900, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, I am not recorded because I was absent due to official business in my district. Had I been present, I would have…

Congressional Record · 2013-11-21
Nov 20, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by a 5-minute vote on the passage of the bill, if…

Congressional Record · 2013-11-20
Nov 20, 2013

Mr. Speaker, this is the final amendment to the bill, which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. Mr. Speaker, transparency and public disclosure…

Congressional Record · 2013-11-20
Nov 20, 2013

I am opposed in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Lowenthal moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2728 to the Committee on Natural Resources with instructions…

Congressional Record · 2013-11-20
Nov 19, 2013

Mr. Chairman, 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 12, beginning at line 20, strike section 1132. Beginning at page 16, line 24, strike ``…

Congressional Record · 2013-11-19
Nov 19, 2013

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The…

Congressional Record · 2013-11-19
Nov 19, 2013

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The amendment I offer today maintains the Interior Department's ability to review oil and gas activities for significant impacts on public health and safety, among other…

Congressional Record · 2013-11-19

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