Karen Bass

H. Res. 235 expresses our condolences to the people of Nepal in the wake of the earthquakes...

It is important and, of course, in the best interest of the United States to ensure that information about criminals...

I want to thank the chairman and ranking member for moving these important pieces of legislation...

The April 2 terrorist attack at the Garissa University College in Kenya was a despicable, evil act of terrorism...

I support this country and this committee's commitment to providing open access to news and information around the world...

this is an issue that you have championed for many years.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, last year, Congress took an important first step. The CR/Omnibus allowed transit agencies to pursue local hiring. It didn't require them to adopt local hire policies, but it put hiring…

I do, though, support what has happened in changing our relation with the island.

So maybe reaching out to Members of Congress, others might want to be involved, African Diaspora, as well African-American Diaspora, who are very interested in participating in Power Africa.

we all know that President Obama launched Power Africa last year, which is aimed at doubling access to electricity on the continent.

to what extent is it getting into communities? So there is some concern from some people that most of the infrastructure is going to be built in cities to help businesses, which is wonderful.

it is critical that we continue to invest in initiatives that bring increased electricity to the African continent.

one of the most important needs on the continent is building the infrastructure so that the type of trade that you and I would love to see happen can take place.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, as always for your leadership and for calling today's hearing to give us an opportunity to examine the scope of global efforts to address the ongoing Ebola crisis in west Africa.

the current extension of deferred enforced departure for Liberians living legally in the U.S. is scheduled to expire at the end of the month

Yesterday, I was very pleased to see President Obama's announcement at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta where he provided a comprehensive outline of the U.S. support for Liberia and other west African nations impacted by the crisis.

this is an important issue in Rhode Island and other parts of the country as well

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 5081, the Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act of 2014, and I would like to thank Chairman Kline and Ranking Member Miller for…

We have not really thought about when we release people... they have no options.

I think this is such a critical issue for our Nation.

We had a barbering program where we taught felons how to be barbers and then didn't allow them to have the license when they left.

It seems like part of what has happened over the last couple of decades is that we no longer have that belief.

Your hard work on this important bill, H.R. 4653, I am going to speak just briefly about each of the bills.

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 the bill before the short title, insert the following: Sec. ____. None of the funds made…

I think we have to ensure that the music marketplace is sustainable and works for creators, platforms, and consumers.