Today, I rise to honor a powerful force in the fight for justice, equality, and true democracy, the Illinois Poor People's Campaign. In one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the Poor People's Campaign dares to believe that poverty…

In their first order of business, Republicans advanced a legislative package that abuses the power of Congress to persecute trans children athletes, take federal funding away from sanctuary cities like Chicago and Illinois, scapegoat…

Speaker Johnson has said that the 119th Congress will be consequential. Today, both in Speaker Johnson's address and in the rules package the Republicans have passed, Republicans have shown us what the consequences of their leadership will…

Overall, they are using the rules to make Congress less transparent, less accountable, and less responsive to the needs of the American people.

I thank Ranking Member Nadler for yielding. We are in the people's House, and we often say that democracy is built on checks and balances, but my Republican colleagues seem to have no respect for the fundamental separation of powers. H.R…

Today, I address the people's House to honor the legacy of my friends, of my colleagues, and partners in the fight for justice and global peace, Congresswoman Cori Bush and Congressman Jamaal Bowman. Bush and Bowman are the embodiment of…

As we get close to the end of the 118th Congress, my first term representing the greatly diverse Illinois Third Congressional District, I rise in full gratitude for all of those who have supported me and held me during these not-so-easy 2…

I thank Congressman Deluzio for convening this Special Order hour, and I am grateful it is on a topic that I believe is so critical to so many of the conversations that we are having right now. You are talking about babies still impacted…

As we talk about the faces of our veterans and the impact and challenges that they are going through at this moment, I am also reminded of so many of them who come back home and continue to provide public service, who continue to show up…

Today, I want to take a moment to remind us why we are here. On my first day of Congress, which feels like so, so many years ago but was about 23 months ago, I made a commitment to represent, advocate, defend, and fight for the people. I…

In recognition of Hip Hop History Month, I rise to honor Grammy award-winning music producer, director, and composer, Peter Wilkins, or better known as, Peter Cottontale. Peter's visionary artistry has profoundly shaped the music scene of…

(English translation of the statement made in Spanish by Mrs. Ramirez is as follows:) In commemoration of Native American Heritage Month, I rise to honor my constituent, Nelly Lema, a community leader committed to preserving the culture…

I thank Congressman McGovern for holding this Special Order hour to discuss the very real threat nuclear weapons represent to our shared safety and our peace. Mr. Speaker, it has been almost 80 years since the beginning of the nuclear age…

In honor of our Latino communities' rich contributions to our Nation, I rise to honor Hugo Manzo, a champion for Latino representation in the trades, for his unwavering commitment to organized labor and Latino empowerment. Initiated into…

In honor of our Latino communities' rich contributions to our Nation, I rise to recognize my constituent, Cristina Villareal, for her dedication and advocacy to champion Latinas in our Nation. Cristina's career, from her roles in the city…

In honor of our Latino communities' rich contributions to this Nation, I am proud today to recognize Rogelio ``Roy'' Soria of the Transportation Workers Union of America Local 556 for his tireless advocacy for worker rights. As a shop…

In honor of our Latino communities' rich contributions to this entire Nation, I rise to honor my constituent, Stephanie Chavez, a proud first-generation Mexican American from Glendale Heights, Illinois. The daughter of Maria and Tomas…

Today is 9/11, and I start our Special Order hour by paying tribute to the 2,977 people who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and the thousands of people who were injured that day…

I thank Congresswoman Balint. Her words could not have been more powerful. We are at a crossroads right now, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus is committed to strengthening voting rights because our caucus wants to make sure that we…

I thank Congressman Sarbanes for his remarks. He couldn't have said it more perfectly as we are wrapping up here. I often ask myself what it would look like if money didn't determine elections, if qualifications did, if competency would…

Congressman Raskin is absolutely right. We are committed to progress. We are committed to moving forward. We are committed to strengthening our voting rights. We are committed to improving representation. We are committed to campaign…

I thank Congressman Bowman for his remarks, and I am committed to working with him here and out of here to ensure that happens. When we talk about the issues that matter most, as Congressman Bowman mentioned, everything from housing to…

As I walked in here, all I heard was what I hear in my committee, constant criminalizing of immigrant communities. Let me tell you, I rise in strong opposition to H. Res. 1371. What this is, is more lies, more misrepresentations, and more…

Today I rise to honor my constituent, Felicia Miceli, a dedicated champion seeking to address opioid abuse among our youth. Her beloved son, Louie Theodore Miceli, loved the outdoors, he was an exceptional friend, he made people laugh, and…

They should shelve their mass deportation BS; I am so tired of it. Let's get to solutions. We should be talking about appropriations. We should be talking about how we make sure that things are working for the American people, instead of…