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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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Jul 10, 2019

We withdrew this particular amendment during the committee's disposition on the NDAA at the request of Mr. Kelly because I recognized that he had some important points to make. I think this addresses his concern. This particular amendment…

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Jul 10, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title VII, add the following new section: SEC. 729. EDUCATION ON FAMILY…

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Jul 10, 2019

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. 6 Offered by Ms. Speier The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jul 10, 2019

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. 9 Offered by Mr. Brindisi The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jul 10, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title V, add the following: SEC. 530. NONDISCRIMINATION WITH RESPECT TO SERVICE IN THE…

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Jul 10, 2019

These are servicemembers who deserve our support. These are servicemembers who have already identified as trans members in our military. They provide no issues in terms of lethality or cohesion. They serve with distinction, with honor, and…

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Jul 10, 2019

I am prepared to close. How much time do I have left, Mr. Chairman? The CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 15 seconds remaining.

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Jul 10, 2019

I am proud to speak in support of this bipartisan bill that contains the priorities of both parties. And while it wasn't unanimous, it does nothing to change our responsibilities to give military members and families bipartisan support. We…

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Jul 10, 2019

May I inquire how much time I have remaining. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 1\3/4\ minutes remaining.

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Jun 27, 2019

This is not my America. This is not the values of our America. Look at this picture. Now, some critics think that this should not have been published, but I disagree, because these people are not rapists or murderers or drug dealers. This…

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Jun 25, 2019

What we have seen over and over again by the President is a willful intentional action to evade the law.

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Jun 25, 2019

Nobody, nobody, is above the law.

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