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Barbara Jean Lee is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 12th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, she is known for her progressive stance on various issues, including gun control, healthcare, and social justice. Lee has been a prominent voice in Congress, advocating for policies that address inequality and promote peace.
I guess I am totally confused, then, because I don't know why we would want to cut off the funds for children through UNICEF, UNDP, and other agencies when, in fact, the gentlewoman should take this to the Foreign Affairs Committee. That…
Climate change has resulted in lives upended in Texas and Florida and has led to extreme flooding in California, Vermont, and throughout the country. These amendments today really give me a lot of angst. It seems like we have so many…
This amendment is shortsighted. It would potentially cut programs to strengthen democracy and human rights, protect religious freedom, and support economic reforms, among others. Many of these programs counter malign influences and provide…
Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 390. Stated against:
As Co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I rise in strong support of this bipartisan amendment No. 36, to the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill. This amendment would help veterans…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, never before has this country marked the day that a fundamental freedom was taken from us. This Saturday, for the first time, we will. Almost 1 year ago, the Supreme Court's shameful and…
On rollcall No. 251, I mistakenly voted ``nay'' when I intended to vote ``yea.'' ____________________
Extreme MAGA Republicans have manufactured a crisis and are now extorting the American people with a terrible choice. Either they inflict cruel cuts that hurt everyday families, or they are forcing or trying to force a devastating default…
I was unavoidably detained and unable to cast my vote on seven roll call votes, today. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall No. 167, ``no'' on rollcall No. 168, ``no'' on rollcall No. 169, ``no'' on rollcall No. 170…
Last week, one of our colleagues from across the aisle made very ignorant comments and questioned Representative Judy Chu's loyalty and service to this country. These claims were baseless, discriminatory, and flat-out wrong. As one of his…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Amodei). The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 13, strike ``date of enactment of this subsection'' and insert ``date this…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 76 Offered by Mr. Payne
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