Jan 28, 2020
I am giving you notice that we have a serious problem with you giving credit for these kinds of activities that have nothing do with access to affordable housing.
Rashida Tlaib
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Rashida Tlaib is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Tlaib is known for her progressive policies and advocacy for social justice. She is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress and has been a vocal advocate for issues such as affordable housing, environmental justice, and healthcare reform. Tlaib has also been involved in efforts to address systemic racism and economic inequality.
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Jan 15, 2020
I think it is really important to note that this came about because the last report that we could find on age discrimination in this particular area is from the 1970s. It is about time that we bring this forward. We could not find anything…
Jan 15, 2020
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following: SEC. 5. REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS. (a) Report.--With…
Jan 15, 2020
I am very proud to represent the Congressional Progressive Caucus where we have close to 100 members all across the country that are pushing forward our progressive values that I think are extremely important, especially in a district like…
Jan 15, 2020
I thank the gentleman for his incredible leadership. It is a blessing here. This administration's rogue attempt to start a war with Iran has endangered countless lives around the world. We are farther away from global peace and bringing…
Jan 15, 2020
I would like to begin by thanking our chairman, Chairman Bobby Scott, and his staff for working with me on this and for their bipartisan leadership on this bill. I appreciate the chairman's help in allowing me to better serve what I…
Jan 14, 2020
I said, well, I am not in the business and we shouldn't be in the business of fixing for-profit technology industries, you know, these new, you know, they call them tools.
Jan 14, 2020
I think many of you probably already know I am particularly disturbed by the aspect of facial recognition technology being used by landlords and property owners to monitor their tenants, especially in public housing units.
Jan 14, 2020
I thank my colleague for yielding. I appreciate this time to speak on behalf of my congressional district, which I lovingly call the ``13th District Strong.'' Mr. Speaker, instead of working on behalf of students, Secretary DeVos is…
Jan 14, 2020
Well, I am really proud to be co-leading with Congresswoman Pressley, as well as Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and leading No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act, which would prohibit any--you know, completely ban facial recognition…
Jan 14, 2020
It takes away people's kind of human dignity when you are being policed and surveillanced in that way.
Jan 14, 2020
How about the victim that you are just now misidentifying, you are increasing?
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