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Dan Lipinski is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 3rd congressional district from 2005 to 2021. He is known for his centrist positions and focus on issues such as transportation, healthcare, and education. Lipinski served on several committees during his tenure, including the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where he played a role in shaping transportation policy. He was also involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in areas affecting his constituents in Illinois. In 2020, Lipinski faced a significant primary challenge from progressive candidate Marie Newman, which he ultimately lost, leading to his departure from Congress in January 2021.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. Congress first enacted this bipartisan law 25 years ago to unite our Nation in the fight against domestic violence. It ushered in a new era of protection…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I thank Dr. Dunn for introducing this bill again, and we will work hard to see this through to the end. I thank Mr. Lamb for his comments. It is certainly something that I…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 425, the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act. I want to thank Mr. Dunn and Mr. Lamb for introducing this important legislation. Now, more…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 425) to promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 539) to require the Director of the National Science Foundation to develop an I-Corps course to support commercialization- ready innovation companies, and for other purposes…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to put before the House today H.R. 539. The House passed a nearly identical bill, H.R. 5086, in the 115th Congress and, unfortunately, that is as far as…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I want to again thank full committee Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson for cosponsoring. I want to thank Ranking Member Lucas, Mr. Gonzalez, and Mr. Webster for…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 425, the bill now under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 539, the bill now under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of title II of H. Res. 6, which creates a Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. Before I was elected to Congress, I was a political science professor. I studied and taught American…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of this legislation to establish a commemorative program to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. This was…
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