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.
I know in my district, in the 13th Congressional District, we have lost more Black homeownership than anywhere in the country.
Well, you are not working with us. That is discrimination. You are not allowed to do that in the United States of America. It is prohibited.
I want to thank you so much, Chairman Green, and, of course, our incredible Financial Services Committee Chairwoman, Maxine Waters, for agreeing to bring Congress to Detroit.
Thank you. So right now, I know about 65,000 foreclosures--this is for you, Ted--65,000 properties in foreclosure in 2019.
The majority of loans are still going to white families who are moving into Detroit versus Black families.
the one issue that came up during the tour, Ted, is specifically around this move for community groups, who are so tired of trying to deal with the banks or trying to get the Federal Government to do something, that they are now creating…
I have been really a big critic of just not feeling like the enforcement is there.
I do want to thank, also, our incredible colleague, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, for traveling all the way from Texas to come here.





