The Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act of 2020 represents a significant step toward ensuring that incarcerated people receive appropriate mental health and substance abuse care while in a correctional facility and that those…
Karen Bass
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Karen Bass is an American politician currently serving as the Mayor of Los Angeles, a position she has held since December 2022. She is a member of the Democratic Party and previously served as the U.S. Representative for California's 37th congressional district from January 2011 to December 2022. Bass has focused on issues such as public safety, accessibility, and community engagement throughout her political career.
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike all that follows after the resolving clause and insert the following: That in the enrollment of S. 3312, an…
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike all that follows after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR…
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike all that follows after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR…
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike all that follows after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR…
The overwhelming majority of incarcerated individuals are released from jail or prison and returned to their communities. This bill would take meaningful steps to make the reentry process more efficient and, ultimately, more successful…
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike all that follows after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR…
To date, the United States incarcerates more women than any other country in the world. However, Federal, State, and local facilities have not fully met the needs of pregnant women in their care. I would like to share a few stories with…
I again acknowledge the leadership and commitment of so many of my colleagues who worked in a bipartisan fashion on this important bill. Mr. Speaker, I support S. 2330, and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I…
It is with great honor that I rise today to coanchor the Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour. For the next 60 minutes, we have a chance to communicate to the American people our great love for an American hero, Representative…
The Nation lost an icon; the House lost its most respected Member; and the Congressional Black Caucus lost the most senior member of our family. The Congressional Black Caucus is known as the conscience of the Congress, but John Lewis was…
Now that he is no longer with us, we have to live up to his legacy and protect the right to vote for all Americans. As we continue to face challenges due to the coronavirus and issues of systemic racism, we must protect our democracy and…





