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Jackie Speier

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Jackie Speier is a former U.S. Representative from California, serving in the House of Representatives from January 3, 2008, until January 15, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented California's 14th congressional district. Speier is known for her advocacy on issues such as women's rights, healthcare, and gun control. She gained national attention for her work on the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights and her efforts to address military sexual assault. Speier's political career began in the California State Assembly, where she served from 2002 to 2006 before moving to the U.S. Congress.

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Jun 9, 2020

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

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Jun 9, 2020

This particular bill treats everyone the same.

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Jun 8, 2020

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.

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Mar 3, 2020

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

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Mar 3, 2020

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

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Mar 3, 2020

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

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Mar 2, 2020

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

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Mar 2, 2020

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

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Feb 27, 2020

I, too, rise to speak about a book, a book much like ``I Am Jazz'' that I have had the privilege of reading before on the House floor for a number of years. It is an opportunity for children to explore their gender identity without being…

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Feb 26, 2020

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

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Feb 26, 2020

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

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Feb 26, 2020

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

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Feb 26, 2020

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

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Feb 26, 2020

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.

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Feb 25, 2020

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

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Feb 25, 2020

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

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Feb 13, 2020

I thank the chairman for his extraordinary leadership on this issue. This is very simple, Members. Women want to be equal, and we want it in the Constitution. I am equal on this House floor with all of my male colleagues, but when I walk…

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Feb 10, 2020

We don't have to reinvent the wheel to deal with this threat.

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Feb 10, 2020

As you mentioned in your testimony, the military has faced a white supremacist threat before, and our country is currently dealing with an international terror threat that manifests through radicalized lone actors.

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Feb 10, 2020

What authorities do you need from us to make your job easier?

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Feb 10, 2020

The Base, as an organization, had an intention to derail some trains, kill some people, poison some water supplies.

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Feb 10, 2020

I would like to associate myself with Mrs. Davis' comments.

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Feb 10, 2020

Require an annual report from military leadership that includes an audit of all investigations and prevention measures taken regarding white supremacist activity within the ranks of the military.

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Feb 10, 2020

As I relayed in my opening statement, Director Wray has indicated that the FBI has elevated the white supremacist terror threat to the same level as the international terror threat.

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Feb 10, 2020

If it is prohibited and we have an Air Force service member who is actively fundraising for this despicable organization, why is he still in the military?

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