I join Chairman Rokita in commending this committee and this Congress in rewriting the Every Student Succeeds Act, ESSA.
Frederica Wilson
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Frederica Smith Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for education, healthcare, and social justice issues throughout her tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for her distinctive style, often wearing colorful hats, and her outspoken nature on various political matters.
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Madam Speaker, as the House begins consideration of H.R. 7, I rise in solidarity with the women of the world. I rise in outrage at yet another attempt to control our bodies and our access to quality care. Madam Speaker, it is my body. It…
I strongly urge you to oppose the nomination of Betsy DeVos to be secretary of education.
Voters want strong neighborhood public schools that are available to all children, not private school vouchers and for-profit charters.
DeVos has neither the qualifications nor the experience to serve as the Nation's secretary of education.
DeVos' education agenda is antithetical to the direction Americans want the next secretary of education to take.
Mr. Chair, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 57. The Acting CHAIR. There being no further amendments, under the rule, the Committee rises. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr…
Mr. Speaker, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 26. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it…
As Members of Congress, we should look to Apollo 11 as inspiration as we work to tackle challenges that seem unsurmountable. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in voting for this bipartisan legislation, which has 298 cosponsors and the…





