I want to thank all of you for being here. And as someone who has a name that is often mispronounced, I did just want to get clarity.
Ayanna Pressley
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Ayanna Soyini Pressley is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2019. She made history as the first African American woman elected to the Boston City Council and the first African American woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Pressley is known for her progressive stances on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and immigration policy.
It is an issue of consequence to all of our districts and certainly to the country.
There is an intersectionality and a complexity here that does require a holistic and comprehensive response.
I know there are some models throughout the country that are being explored due to discriminatory housing policies.
Although there are more people employed than ever before, most of them are underemployed.
I really do see this legislation as being one that is pro-jobs, pro-small business, pro-equity.
H.R. 1 has been described as a wish list by the Democrats. Well, you've got us there: a wish list for an inclusive expanded democracy and electorate.





