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Judy Chu is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she is notable for being the first Chinese American woman elected to the United States Congress. Throughout her tenure, Chu has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights, advocating for policies that support her constituents in California. She has been an outspoken advocate for survivors of military sexual trauma and has emphasized the importance of transparency in government operations.
For so many, education is the key to the American Dream. But for so many, a good education seems like it is beyond reach. That is why I am introducing the DIPLOMA Act, or Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that…
I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Westmoreland). The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.
I would like to say that this does not create any overly burdensome responsibility. Instead, it supports the goal of the legislation. It protects those persons who might be the victims of such unfair and deceptive practices. What this does…
I offer an amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 6, line 17, strike ``and''. Page 6, line 22, strike the period and insert ``; and''. Page 6, after line 22…
My amendment would give additional responsibility to the Commissioner who is already in charge of oversight of the Bureau's activities pertaining to the protection of older consumers, minorities, youth, and veterans. It would require…
In less than 2 weeks, on August 2, we must raise the debt limit or the American Government will go into financial default. If we don't, it will be a disaster for the economy, and real American families will pay the price. That's why for…
Last week the Nation heard disheartening news: Unemployment is up to 9.2 percent. But the American people don't need reports to tell them what they already know, that job growth should be Congress' top priority. But the Republicans still…
Thank you, Congressman Tonko. Thank you for putting this hour together for us to talk about what is at stake with regard to Medicare. The economic recession is hurting our seniors. The programs they rely on to get by, like Nursicare and…
I am opposed to the underlying bill because it does not do enough to withdraw our troops from Afghanistan. Earlier this month, the President made an important announcement. He plans to withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan in the next 6…
On rollcall No. 420, the DeLauro amendment to increase funding for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition by $1 million, had I been present I would have voted ``aye.'' This amendment would have improved food safety and protect…
House Republicans are trying to sell America's seniors a false bill of goods. Republicans claim that seniors won't be impacted by their plan to end Medicare. That simply isn't true. What's true is that insurance bureaucrats will be placed…
I stand in strong support of this amendment, which strikes language prohibiting direct appropriations funding for immigration integration grants. Integrating immigrants into our society makes us a stronger Nation and a more united Nation…
In my home county of Los Angeles, hardworking, middle class families are struggling every day to put gas in their cars so that they can get to work and take their children to school. But I did a double take recently when I saw that a gas…
Imagine what life would be like for women under H.R. 3. Imagine you are pregnant and then diagnosed with breast cancer. Your doctor says that chemotherapy could save your life, but will permanently harm the baby. The diagnosis is…
I rise to support the people's budget. It will create millions of jobs and turn the deficit into a surplus in 10 years. Republicans have unveiled their 2012 Road to Ruin budget, but instead of focusing on creating jobs, Republicans are…
Today I want to honor a man, Ramon Cortines, for his many years serving students in our public school system. Ramon recently announced he was retiring as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. During his distinguished…
Today the Republicans want to shut down government. Tomorrow they want to dismantle Medicare. If the shutdown weren't enough, the Republican Party just released next year's road-to- ruin budget. And, unbelievably, the people they have…
Yesterday, Congressman Paul Ryan introduced the Republican Party's fiscal year 2012 road-to-ruin budget. We have been back to work in the House for 14 weeks. And for 14 straight weeks, the Republican majority has done nothing to create…
Yesterday, House leadership pushed through H.R. 471. I voted ``no'' because it does nothing to create jobs, hurts public education, and adds to the national deficit. We have been back to work in the House for 13 weeks, and for 13 straight…
We must ensure that our immigration budget is balanced and that it supports both programs that benefit immigrants and also enforces our immigration laws.
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are a diverse community with diverse needs.
I ask you to fully support the President's budget request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.
Educational attainment is also a problem for several populations within the Asian Pacific American community.
I strongly support these requests because these funds are critical to the success of the United States and greatly benefit the Asian Pacific Islander community.
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