Mike Garcia: “An E-1 right now even with the 5 percent raise last year and the 4.5 percent increase in this President's budget request…”

I would encourage you to look at my RAISE Act, which takes the starting salary of an E1 from $22,000 and brings it up to $31,000.

I, once again, urge our colleagues to oppose this bill. D.C. has a right and its residents have a right to govern themselves and elect mayors and council members that choose to pass laws to support the District. Congress should not be…

The mission statement of the Department of Justice is: 'to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.'

I thank Mr. Takano for giving me this opportunity to speak about a topic that is really important right now in our country. Mr. Speaker, there is no issue right now that should concern Americans more than the elimination and destruction of…