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Bobby Rush

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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.

Dec 22, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 1541, the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act, which is the Senate companion to my bill, H.R. 2489. The bill ends the practice of phone companies charging families…

Congressional Record · 2022-12-22
Dec 21, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor to lives and legacies of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. Their story is of major significance in the African American community and speaks to a turning point in American history. Today, the House…

Congressional Record · 2022-12-21
Dec 6, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend, Louie Gohmert, for his friendship over the past years that we have served together in this Chamber. I certainly thank him for his support of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act that was signed into law by…

Congressional Record · 2022-12-06
Nov 14, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I thank the chair of the committee, my good friend Congresswoman Maloney. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3655, the Civil Rights Cold Case Investigation Support Act of 2022. This bill is the Senate companion to my…

Congressional Record · 2022-11-14
Jun 22, 2022

As such coins melted down so horrifically to cause concern for the rest of the industry.

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Jun 22, 2022

Mr. Speaker, during rollcall vote No. 284 on H.R. 7666, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``yea'' when I should have voted ``nay.'' Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Allred (Takano) Bonamici (Manning) Bourdeaux…

Congressional Record · 2022-06-22
Apr 6, 2022

I urge the members of this Select Committee to co-sponsor this important legislation and hope to see it passed before the end of the 117th Congress.

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Feb 2, 2022

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. This has been a very, very informative hearing, and I thank you for it.

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Feb 2, 2022

I am absolutely committed to the idea, and the potential, of trying to create a unity of will, a unity of spirit, and a unity of understanding, in terms of the whole cooperative sector of our society.

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Feb 2, 2022

I am extremely interested in member cooperatives, and I am looking forward to ways to expand ag co-ops to urban areas.

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Feb 1, 2022

what specific policies would you recommend to combat the historic and current discrimination too often faced by Black and Brown farmers in your respective industries?

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