Oct 8, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a lighter note, a very positive note because I represent a very beautiful and positive part of the United States: the central coast of California. This is a place where you hear the towns of Santa Cruz, Monterey…
Sam Farr
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Sam Farr is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, serving California's 17th congressional district from 1993 to 2015. During his tenure, Farr was known for his advocacy on environmental issues, particularly in relation to coastal protection and sustainable agriculture. He played a significant role in promoting volunteerism and community service, as evidenced by his support for the National and Community Service Amendments Act of 2000.
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Sep 29, 2015
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, there has been a lot of talk here about a bill that is only two pages long. You have heard a lot of talk about and a lot of misstatements of fact about Planned Parenthood. But guess…
Sep 18, 2015
I don't think anybody on your side has read the bill. It doesn't do anything that you have talked about. It doesn't stop abortions. It doesn't stop any of those other issues that are already illegal. It does one thing: It shuts down…
Sep 10, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I have been listening to this debate all day, and I really have to be, I guess, angered by the amount of misstatement of fact here and about this House being so negative about this country and about our President. You can't…
Jul 23, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of this amendment. The author is an organic grower. She knows how people care about what is in their food. I represent one of the most successful agricultural counties in the United States--Monterey…
Jul 23, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I represent many small communities in California that have a lot of gang violence. It is mostly Hispanic young men against Hispanic young men. They are not undocumented. They are actually second-generation gangs, a lot of…
Jul 23, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my opposition to HR 3009. First and foremost, my heartfelt sympathies go out to the Steinle family for the loss of their daughter, Kate. There is no question that her death is tragic and unjust. However…
Jul 23, 2015
The problem is that this community policing, the problem is this bill just busts all that, all the trust that has been built. As Congresswoman Lofgren said, the San Francisco deal was a big screwup between law enforcement. But don't…
Jun 16, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Schiff), my colleague, the ranking member of the Intelligence Committee.
Jun 16, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr). The amendment was agreed to. amendment no. 11 offered by ms. sinema The CHAIR. It is now in…
Jun 16, 2015
Mr. Chairman, today, I rise to offer an amendment which strengthens the process for granting security clearances to those working in the intelligence community through a continuous evaluation process. This amendment directs the National…
Jun 16, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title III, add the following new section: SEC. 3__. REPORT ON CONTINUOUS…
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