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Barbara Lee

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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.

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Jan 26, 2023

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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Jan 11, 2023

As co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus, I rise in opposition to H. Con. Res. 3. Of course, we condemn all political violence, whether it is aimed at those we agree with or disagree with. These acts are all unacceptable, full stop. Hate…

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Jan 9, 2023

After 4 days and 15 rounds of votes, the new Republican majority has finally chosen a Speaker. Their first order of business is to trample on the hopes of the people that elected them. The rules package that we see before us contains no…

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Dec 15, 2022

I first thank Bishop Barber for that very powerful prayer for our Nation. Today, the Poor People's Campaign's California Statewide Convening will uplift the launch of the California-led campaign for the Third Reconstruction resolution…

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Nov 17, 2022

When the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, I was totally outraged. We knew that that day was coming, and as horrific as it was and is, we were ready. But I was not alone in that outrage. Madam Speaker, over the past few weeks…

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Jul 19, 2022

First of all, I thank our chair for the time. I rise in support of H.R. 8294, which provides funding for numerous critical Federal programs for Fiscal Year 2023. And let me just take a moment to thank our chairwoman, Rosa DeLauro, for…

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Jul 15, 2022

I thank the chairman for yielding, for his work, and for bringing this bill to the floor. Let me also take a moment to thank our good friend, a great leader, Congresswoman Judy Chu, for her vision and her persistent leadership, and…

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Jul 13, 2022

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title X, insert the following: SEC. 10__. REDUCTION IN AMOUNTS…

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Jul 13, 2022

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end of subtitle A of title X the following new section: SEC. 1004. REDUCTION TO FUNDING…

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Jun 21, 2022

First of all, I thank Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee for that very warm and gracious introduction. But also let me just thank the gentlewoman for her steadiness, her persistence, and her perseverance and for bringing the truth about so…

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Jun 15, 2022

First of all, let me thank Congressman Green who is a lifelong warrior for racial justice, for his tremendous leadership, and for the time to speak this morning. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2543, and I thank Chairwoman…

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Jun 15, 2022

To close the racial wealth gap, we must confront the systemic and institutional racism that has long stunted wealth creation in communities of color. In California, my home State, we didn't even have a fair housing law until I believe it…

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