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John Peter Spyros Sarbanes is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Sarbanes has focused on issues such as campaign finance reform, healthcare, and education during his tenure in Congress. He has been an advocate for transparency in government and has worked to strengthen the Voting Rights Act.
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding her time. I thank Chair Westerman and his staff for working with Congressman Mfume and the whole Maryland delegation over the last few months. It has been a pleasure. I appreciate very much…
Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Ramirez for yielding. I salute the Progressive Congressional Caucus for pulling together this Special Order to talk about the importance of strengthening our democracy. You are absolutely right to begin…
Mr. Chair, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me time. Mr. Chair, I rise with respect to an amendment that I introduced with Congressman Bilirakis that has already been made part of the en bloc, which has been agreed to. I am very…
Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Mfume for organizing this very important and special tribute. It is a tribute, as you have already heard, to the six hardworking men who lost their lives during this collapse of the bridge on March 26. They…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 1435. Despite its name, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, this bill would actually reduce choice for both consumers and the States they live in. By making egregious changes to…
Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 272, H.R. 1606; and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 273, H.R. 3672. personal explanation
Mr. Chair, I thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to this bill. Today, we are arguing about a proposed Department of Energy efficiency standard for stoves, not just gas stoves, but every sort of…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this resolution, which threatens the financial well-being of millions of Americans, including more than 260,000 hardworking public servants who have achieved or are working to achieve…
Madam Chair, I thank the chairman for yielding and recognizing me. Madam Chair, I rise in strong opposition to the Republicans' energy bill. I have deep concerns about this package overall in terms of its attack on our bedrock…
Madam Speaker, due to testing positive for COVID-19 and following recommended isolation protocols, I was unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall No. 125, ``aye'' on rollcall No. 126, ``aye'' on rollcall…
Madam Speaker, due to testing positive for COVID-19 and following recommended isolation protocols, I was unable to vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall no. 122, ``nay'' on rollcall no. 123, and ``nay'' on…
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