Jackie Speier

We have to accept that this isn't just unconscious bias, that there are people who don't like Black people or other minorities and don't want them in the military, and they have to try to root this out.

They need to be looking at outside sources to come in and talk to them about that, experts on disparity.

General Pede, you said that, much like sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, we have to focus on this with the same laser focus that we have provided for that issue, and I agree with you.

I agree with General Pede on outside assistance. I think that it is going to be important this look be deliberate, that it be thoughtful, and it is not going to be over quick.

I have never heard from the Air Force.

We will not solve this problem by hiding it or denying it.

The way things have always been done is wrong. The results are repugnant.

We must commit ourselves to ensure that the military treats service members of color equally and justly.

They have to accept that there is also actual bias.

I am deeply concerned about our ability moving forward to have the proper PPE in place.

This particular bill treats everyone the same.

Like our chairwoman, I have introduced legislation to compensate those who have passed from this virus and those who have been sickened by it as essential workers.

The TWU has endorsed H.R. 6955, introduced by Representatives Jackie Speier, Joe Neguse, and Max Rose which would guarantee a federal benefit for essential workers who die from COVID-19 contracted at work.

And if you are inclined to participate, we would welcome your participation.

The Navy is promoting long-acting, reversible contraception and other forms of birth control at basic training.

It is, as we all know, a readiness issue as well.

It is hard to conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that appellant could complete the charged offenses without cooperation or detection.

Contraception is critical for military readiness and for treatment of health conditions like endometriosis.

I would urge the Committee to consider authorizing $100 million to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) San Francisco geographic program.

It has been proven time and time again that we cannot address our environmental issues without Federal funding.

I would urge the committee to consider authorizing $100 million to the Environmental Protection Agency's San Francisco Geographic Program.

Rising tides threaten to drown the bay's wetlands, and will cause irreversible damage by 2030 unless we act.

I respectfully ask that the study of San Mateo County, as well as any requested for San Francisco and Marin, be included in this year's WRDA legislation.

Contraception is critical for military readiness, family planning, and treatment of health conditions such as endometriosis.

Do you agree that service members and their families deserve the same level of coverage and care as the civilians they fight to protect?