Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, as the chair of the Congressional Mamas Caucus and a mother of two incredible boys, I rise today to celebrate Mother's Day. I recognize the strength and love that mothers bring to our families and our neighborhoods, yet too often mothers are left behind in this Chamber. In the richest country in the world, Mr. Speaker, no mother should worry about feeding her children or affording basic care. Ending child poverty is a policy choice. I introduced the End Child Poverty Act to provide a universal child benefit for every child in our country and cut child poverty by 60 percent. Paid leave, affordable childcare, and universal school meals should be a guarantee, not a privilege. I also introduced and helped cosponsor the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to ensure that all mothers are safe, respected, and supported. We know that Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. This week, I am proud that the Congressional Mamas Caucus is launching Mamas for Medicaid, as we see, again, many folks in this Chamber cutting a lifeline for so many mothers and families across our country. An $880 billion cut to Medicaid would be devastating, so this Mother's Day, I am asking all of my colleagues to not only thank our mothers but do it with action as we recommit to fighting for the dignity and health of every mother in our Nation. Mr.…”