Susan Davis

The typhoon in the Philippines has left a wake of unimaginable devastation. Those living in the areas hardest hit by the storm are embarking on the excruciating process of trying to pick up the pieces. Members of the San Diego region's…

As a member of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, I rise today to recognize the 1-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy and to remember those who tragically lost their lives, their homes, and so much of the communities…

The President was right last week when he said that nobody won after last week's political spectacle--instead, it was America that lost--but I am glad that we finally came together and reopened the government. If we had followed the…

Throughout my political career, I have always tried to work with my colleagues--no matter the party--to get things done for my constituents in San Diego. This week, however, it is hard to point to anything we did to help the American…

It pains me to see the shutdown's impact on everyday lives. While ordering coffee the other day, I asked Diona, the hardworking woman behind the counter, how she was doing that day. She confided that she had been up all night taking care…

I have spent my career in San Diego, Sacramento, and DC working with all of my colleagues--no matter the party--to get things done for my constituents in San Diego. But now sadly, I stand on this floor and watch what I consider to be the…

This shutdown has affected more than just the government. We all need to understand that. Yesterday, I learned that a veteran-owned small business in my district that contracts with the Navy has had to furlough its workers; but because…

A few weeks ago, I visited the Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in San Diego. As I spoke with SPAWAR employees, I was proud, but not surprised, to learn that the majority of them were veterans. In fact, this happens almost…

Not only has the majority chosen to shut down vital government functions that all Americans depend on, but they have specifically and unabashedly targeted women. Some of my colleagues are willing to gamble with the livelihoods of millions…

I'm very pleased to have an opportunity to join with my colleague from Arizona, Congresswoman Sinema, to talk about the issue of veteran suicide today and to do it from a personal perspective here, as well. Daniel Somers, as the…

It's no secret that we, as a Nation, face tough choices on how to resolve our fiscal disagreements, but a government shutdown or a default is exactly the wrong answer. Every day, people all across our country figure out how to get their…

I certainly want to thank you for continuing to sound the alarm. Because I think that we hear what you are saying, we know that readiness is at risk, and yet I do sincerely worry that we are not acting on that, on what we are hearing, and…

We all have extremely vivid memories of this day 12 years ago. Personally, I remember seeing the clouds of smoke from the Pentagon through my office window and the panicked feeling I had as I searched all day for my children who live in…

Last week I joined my colleagues in a bipartisan trip to New York City to celebrate America's immigrant heritage. Together, we sailed toward the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We stared down those dark, cascading waterfalls at the…

Our goal today is to better understand the ability of the POW/MIA accounting community to meet the requirements of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.

We, as a nation, owe the proper emphasis, resources, and priority of effort to account for our missing persons from past conflicts and to bring closure to their family members.

I hope that the next hearing we hold will include the appropriate representatives from the Department of Defense.

I certainly want to welcome also Dr. Cole and Ms. Farrell. We appreciate your being here with us today.

Opening positions and units to women to ensure that the best qualified are chosen, not based solely on gender, but on capabilities and experience will help to ensure that our military remains the best in the world.

The elimination of the ground combat policy is the first step towards that equality.

Women want to ensure that they have equal opportunities to serve and excel into higher leadership positions and not be held back because they are prohibited from serving in specific fields.

I am very pleased that the Secretary rescinded the policy to allow women to serve in all units and positions, including ground combat.

We all agree that No Child Left Behind is outdated. A diverse coalition of education, of business, and of civil rights leaders also agree that H.R. 5 is not the right answer. H.R. 5 fails on all measures to promote educational equity…

This week, over 650,000 civilian employees of the Department of Defense are required to begin taking involuntary furlough days. Over 25,000 of these employees reside in San Diego. This represents about a 20 percent pay cut for the next 3…

Until there is an alternate government on Syrian territory, a government that pulls together people who are, indeed, dedicated to the idea of one Syria, a nonsectarian Syria, a Syria of citizenship and rule of law, until that exists on the…