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Norma Torres: “I would like to thank the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Bass), the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), and…”

On the recordApril 3, 2019
I would like to thank the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Bass), the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), and Chairman Nadler for introducing H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019, and I urge its swift passage. Lastly, Madam Chair, I would ask that this amendment be made in order, and I yield back the balance of my time.
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Norma Torres
Democratic · California
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Apr 3, 2019

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