Barbara Lee

We will go to another fighter who has just come here from the great State of Ohio, who has a remarkable record fighting for voting rights and justice and is a woman who serves her community in ways that every Member of Congress should…

I thank very much Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson for that powerful statement and also reminding us of her humble beginnings. She also, when she came to Congress, championed the rights of domestic workers and of low-income people. It…

Whether in the Halls of Congress, our districts, or across the world, we will not tolerate Islamophobia. We know what it is. We must work together to end this bigotry. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 5665. Mr…

These investments, along with other important investments in housing, jobs, and community investment, are on hold until we complete our work for fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills. So we must not shrink from our global responsibility…

We not only have a moral responsibility to provide safe harbor for vulnerable Afghans who fear for their lives but also to provide humanitarian assistance to those suffering inside Afghanistan. At least 18.4 million people in Afghanistan…

I reiterate my support for the amendment, and urge my colleagues to support it, and I yield back the balance of my time.

It is manifested in the racial injustices which all of us must work together to end. So, yes, it is so important that we have the truth told of this legacy of slavery so that we can move forward and work together to end these racial…

First of all, let me thank the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee) for yielding but also for her tremendous leadership and for the Emancipation Trail that she so boldly led. I am just amazed at what she shared with me earlier today…

Let me finally say: Remember, because of this discrimination, women's Social Security benefits during their senior years are much lower than men. This injustice follows women throughout their lives. This issue impacts women, regardless of…

First of all, let me say that I rise in strong support of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. I thank Congresswoman Roybal-Allard, Chairman Nadler, and Chairwoman Lofgren for advancing this legislation and supporting our Dreamers…

On January 6, Donald Trump incited his white nationalist supporters to initiate an attempted coup against the heart of our democracy, the United States Capitol. This heinous act of domestic terrorism demands that Congress act to remove…

I support this bill. Let's give this lifeline to people. Let's move forward and build on this downpayment.

I thank Congresswoman Alma Adams for that very clear statement and I thank her for outlining the interconnection and the intersection between systemic racism and the social determinants of healthcare and how they impact the underlying…

I thank Congresswoman Kelly for laying out actually what the social determinants of healthcare are. Oftentimes, we see that as separate from healthcare, but you laid it out perfectly, so thank you for educating us tonight. Mr. Speaker, I…

Thank you, Chairwoman DeLauro, for your statement and for reminding us that we have to address the health and economic impacts at the same time. One does not supersede the other. Thank you for helping us move our COVID Community Care Act…

I want to make the point how important this is to let our young children know that it is okay and that we honor them for being who they are by wearing their hair the way that they choose. They won't be penalized. They won't be kicked out…

I thank Congresswoman Fudge for yielding the additional time. Let me conclude by saying, in doing this, Congresswoman Fudge and Chairman Scott have documented this, that by having equitable access to resources, we actually found that…

We see across the country the dismantling of the Postal Service, which has been a lifeline in American life. My constituents are terrified, and they are angry because they are not receiving their medications on time; delays are hurting our…

I conclude by saying this: In this moment, the horrors of systemic racism are front and center, and the manifestations are before the public each and every day. The removal of the Confederate statues from the United States Capitol is an…

Let me just close by saying these are modest cuts. They won't compromise our national security and won't take dollars from our troops, but it will allow us to reinvest in healthcare, schools, and infrastructure. This amendment will be a…

These wars, I remind you, have cost us $5 trillion and claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. The war in Afghanistan is the longest war in American history, with troops now fighting a war that was launched before they were even born…

This House must fight for those who bear the brunt of this pandemic, not big corporations whose wealth permits them to weather this crisis. This pandemic has shone a light, mind you, on the systemic racism, inequality, and poverty endemic…

I ask for a ``yes'' vote for our workers and a ``yes'' vote for this bill.

Let me be clear: U.S. military deployment and operations carried out pursuant to the 2002 AUMF officially concluded in 2011. Maintaining this authorization is not only dangerous, but it is irresponsible. Madam Speaker, it is past time to…

I also want to thank our chair of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee for the increase for our international AIDS program and for the Global Fund. {time} 1315