Certainly, Congressman Davis. I just wanted to add my voice to the Richard Barnett story that the Nation must know about.
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.
I thank my good friend, the dynamic part of the dynamic duo, my brother who is known far and wide as being a voice of inspiration, a voice of reason, and a mighty voice of valor, my friend and colleague for many, many years, Congressman…
I think promoting this would be important but, right now, this is something that the FCC hasn't been charged with.
It seems to me that many States, including mine, are stampeding to legalize both medicinal and recreational use of cannabis.
I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman and it is a delight to me, once again, on this very key committee in Congress.
Another area that I am really concerned about, along with this mania that exists is this empty excuse of--or this expungement of records.
I worry, Madam Chairman, that too little is known about when and how marijuana can be harmful, particularly after frequent and long-term use.
So I really can't stress enough the importance of having participated in Medicaid expansion and certainly, hope that it continues for years to come.
I want to congratulate Congressmen Tonko and Peters and Olson and Stefanik for putting this legislation together.
This HVAC initiative is a triple win--for jobs, for consumers, and the environment.
If Florida expanded Medicaid, we would draw down almost $14 billion for our state over the next five years alone.
As Chairman Rush said the other day, climate change represents only a tremendous threat to our future, but also a tremendous opportunity.
As I close this significant moment in the annals of this Congress, let me just say to the family of Mayor Hatcher once again, as I reflect on my public career, as I reflect on all of us who are public officials who represent African…
It is my distinct honor and privilege to come before the House this evening to celebrate the memory of a major trailblazer in our Nation, one who was a fierce crusader for justice and equality, an American who was a quiet man, with a quiet…
I certainly thank the gentleman from Indiana for his candid remarks, and he also stands in the wonderful splendor of Mayor Hatcher's legacy and of his work and his commitment to public service. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from…
I was unavoidably detained for rollcall No. 661. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 661. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr. Crist The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the…
It goes without saying that the love and respect that I have for my colleague from the Seventh Congressional District of Illinois, my good friend Congressman Danny K. Davis, a man who is such an inspiration to us all, a man who is…
Dr. Mayne, I am concerned in the case of baby powder that African-American women and girls were targeted through free samples and promotional offers, which were handed out at churches, beauty salons and barbershops.
Black women appear to buy and use more personal care products, and fewer than 25 percent of products marketed to Black women are considered to be low in potentially hazardous ingredients, compared to about 40 percent of the items marketed…





