As a father and a physician with training in humanitarian aid, I am outraged not only by the inhumane family separation policies...

Our world is sick, showing symptoms of climate change that can lead to disastrous consequences for human food, security, water consumption, and safety from extreme natural disasters.

And I agree with that sentiment and their efforts.

I care deeply about climate change because I have seen the human toll, the suffering that will only get worse as people who lose their homes and their loved ones from wildfires.

I introduced a bill, H. R. 3923, the Environmental Justice Act of 2019, which requires agencies to consider the environmental justice implications of their programs, policies, and activities.

We are trying to redefine what meaningful engagement, meaningful consultation is, so that communities actually have a voice.

One of the biggest concerns that we have as a Nation is a lack of cybersecurity experts to fill those spots.

This is particularly concerning to me because this is an environmental-justice issue.

it is abhorrent that the United States of America is one of only three countries where maternal mortality is on the rise

Black women were three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women

We can not wait 10 years for the multi-cohort longitudinal prospective studies.

60 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are actually preventable

The fact is, the studies that have been done are inconsistent, asked the wrong questions, lacked complete information, and are flat-out insufficient to make a determination.

I have been working on legislation to address health disparities in women's health equity

Unfortunately, the VA and the DOD are not working together and are not doing everything in their power to give our servicemembers and veterans the care they need and the benefits they have earned.

We can't wait 10 years for the multi-cohort longitudinal prospective studies to decide whether or not to act.

There are people whose empathy and compassion glow like a beacon, and others whose shine like the sun. That was Barbara Keller: A blazing star of kindness and an inspiring local leader who lived to serve others, championed causes that…

Passing this rule is the first step to ensure CBP facilities have basic necessities like humane sleeping conditions, private and clean bathrooms, sufficient water and nutrition, and showers. Mr. Speaker, I urge my fellow representatives to…

My bill, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in CBP Custody Act, honors CBP agents by giving them the assistance they have requested and so desperately need. This bill gives them the tools to help protect kids and families. You see…

I thank Chair Lofgren for her leadership on addressing the humanitarian crisis at our border. I rise in support of H.R. 3239, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act. My legislation is meant…

It will empower CBP to meet the basic provisions for human dignity. Mr. Chair, I sincerely urge my fellow representatives to listen to their better angels, do the right thing, and vote for H.R. 3239, the Humanitarian Standards for…

Earlier this month, we learned of two Facebook groups in which CBP agents made hateful comments about the women, children, and asylum-seekers under their custody and, therefore, their responsibility. This kind of racism, xenophobia, and…

Today the House will vote on legislation to provide our immigration agencies the humanitarian resources they need for children, women, and families. However, that is not enough when this administration has argued in court that children in…

This bill is--has been introduced by a Republican, Representative King. It's a hell of a good idea. I support this bill 100 percent, and I believe Democratic Representative Castor is on it so it's a very good bipartisan bill.

When I first ran I used to say, man, I don't care if it's a Republican idea or if it's a Democratic idea. I just care if it's a darn good idea and I am going to support it.