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Sara Jacobs is a U.S. Representative for California's 53rd congressional district, serving since January 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and national security. Jacobs has been an advocate for progressive policies and has worked to address the needs of her constituents in a diverse urban district. Her background includes experience in international development and public policy, which informs her legislative priorities.
Mr. Chair, cluster munitions maim and kill indiscriminately, and they often fail to explode on impact, leaving communities littered with dangerous, unexploded land mines for years if not decades. Cleaning them up is expensive, dangerous…
Madam Chair, may I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The ACTING Chair. The gentlewoman from California has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining.
Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I thank Ranking Member Smith for his comments, and I will emphasize that transgender people are people. They are much more than statistics. They are people serving our country. They…
Madam Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith), the distinguished ranking member of the Armed Services Committee.
Madam Chair, let's be clear: Every major medical association in the United States, every single major medical association in the United States representing more than 1.3 million United States doctors, has affirmed that gender-affirming…
Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The ACTING Chair. The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.
Madam Chair, this is another amendment that is fearmongering about China when Republicans are continuing to actually undermine our national security by restricting and banning abortion. Our servicemembers volunteered to serve in our armed…
Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment. Trans servicemembers have served and served successfully for years. In fact, trans people are even more likely to serve in the U.S. military than cisgender people, so it is mind-boggling…
Madam Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Montana will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 11 will not…
Madam Chair, I yield 45 seconds to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney).
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Ira Sharp, a beloved member of the greater San Diego community who passed away this month. Ira was a native of St. Louis, where he came of age organizing sit- ins at segregated restaurants…
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