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Brenda Lawrence is a U.S. Representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district, serving since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout her tenure. Prior to her election to Congress, Lawrence served as the mayor of Southfield, Michigan, and was a member of the Southfield City Council.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 422. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentlewoman from Michigan and a…
I would really urge my colleagues to support this amendment. The rule does not create any new permitting requirements for the agriculture and maintains all previous exemptions and exclusions. The rule ensures that waters protected under…
I want to say congratulations to the State of Wyoming. That is exactly why we need this amendment. We want those same regulations on a national level. Mr. Chairman, 16 to 17 States have no regulation. Wyoming has gotten it right. This…
I am standing here today because the clock is ticking. Today is the last legislative day to prevent the shutdown of the Export-Import Bank and avoid disaster for our economy. I have in my hand, sir, a letter regarding dozens of businesses…
I stand here today to join my colleagues in a bipartisan call for action for better funding and support for Alzheimer's research. The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Michigan, which is headquartered in my district, the 14th…
Would there be a risk to our economy in America today or benefit to some big energy companies...
I want us to move toward the point of if there is a drone flying in my personal property space, that I as a citizen have the right to know who owns it, what's their purpose, and there would be a way for me to, if I have any issues, to have…
I have concerns about the fact that are we overstating the geopolitical benefits of lifting the ban...
For us, the increased demand there would be for American produced oil and gas by lifting the ban on crude oil exports would create jobs for our company.
I stand before you today on behalf of the Michigan 14th District, which includes the great city of Detroit, to make clear my strong opposition to TPP and TAA. As a native of Detroit and a longtime public servant, I have seen firsthand the…
I thank the ranking member for yielding. As you know, TRICARE provides coverage to over 9.5 million people worldwide, including Active Duty, activated Guard and Reserve members, retiree survivors, and their families. To ensure coverage…
I always support the rights of businesses to earn a profit in their chosen field. However, I do not support their right to earn extra profits at the expense of hard-working Americans.
I firmly believe that raising the minimum wage has a positive impact on all of America, and I'm very strong on that.
As we pass the bipartisan Girls Count Act of 2015, I'd like to emphasize the importance of advancing women's rights around the world. In 2015, it is completely unacceptable that women still do not posses the same rights as men. My…
I feel that the concerns about docking someone's pay or culture, that if we want effective government we have to find a way to move to the point where we are effective.
As we vote on H.R. 1493 in the House today, I would like to share with you the series of unfortunate and barbaric events that have plagued The Cultural Museum of Mosul and robbed the people of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan of their…
Today I stand here to recognize May as National Foster Care Month. More than 40,000 of our Nation's youth are currently living in the child welfare system. More than 23,000 youth age out of the foster care system when they turn 18, putting…
The concern I have in having lived through the deployment when we brought in the LLV vehicles, there was this massive movement of old vehicles moving from one station to another.
During rollcall vote No. 239 on H.R. 1735, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``no'' when I should have voted ``yes.'' Personal Explanation
I appear here today filled with a sense of great pride but also deeply troubled. I am proud of the work done by women every day in America, women like my grandmother, who raised family, put food on the table, and ensured that their…
As we vote on H.R. 2146 in the House today, I would like to share with you the dire reality facing our brave first responders who put their lives on the line for the safety of the American people. The health-related risks associated with…
As we pass the bipartisan Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act, I'd like to share with you a little bit about fallen Michigan State Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II. On September 9th, 2013, Trooper Butterfield was shot on a routine…
It is disturbing to me that the access to secure areas, this number is too high.
I just want to say that I'm glad to hear that you are conducting the audit of that process.
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