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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.

Apr 19, 2021

I applaud the Biden-Harris administration for their work to ensure that underserved and disadvantaged communities receive their fair share of benefits through their Justice40 initiative.

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Apr 19, 2021

This month Chairman Pallone, Chairman Tonko, and I introduced the CLEAN Future Act to put the Nation on a path toward a clean energy future by no later than 2050.

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Apr 19, 2021

It is incumbent upon this body to advance policies that ensure resilient, reliable, and equitable clean energy systems for all.

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Apr 19, 2021

The Federal Government has a key role in ensuring equity.

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Apr 19, 2021

The opportunity to create similar companies started by people of color, by women, by our country's veterans would be greatly assisted by having an Office of Equity in the Department of Energy.

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Apr 19, 2021

Frankly, the poor pays more for its energy needs even though these very same needs are met with disastrous outcomes.

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Mar 24, 2021

This audit is very, very important to me and to those who are similarly situated just as I am.

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Mar 24, 2021

We all agree that social media sites should not be tools for stoking racial division or exacerbating racial injustice.

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Mar 24, 2021

I thought that you had lied to the committee and you should be condemned for that.

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Mar 24, 2021

Big Tech decisions have real impact on people, and that is why I ask my constituents, using your platforms, to share their experiences on your platforms with me as their representative.

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Mar 23, 2021

It is also clear that natural gas facilities failed to perform as expected during extreme cold conditions.

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