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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.
Today I recognize a dear friend, Rocio Ocampo, a community mother, whose contributions had an enormous impact on the families of southwest Detroit, as we honor her memory. I first met Rocio when I served in Michigan's State Legislature at…
I recognize Assistant Fire Chief and Melvindale City Council member Steve Densmore for his 27 years of service with the Dearborn Fire Department in Michigan's 12th District Strong. Assistant Fire Chief Densmore got his start in public…
In his 22 years of service as the president of the American Federation of Teachers of Michigan, David Hecker has been consistent in his commitment to working families, our teachers, and our education system, especially public education…
I am, as you know, a proud mother and a proud founder of the Congressional Mamas' Caucus. When we passed the American Rescue Plan, I was proud to have included a Federal investment for childcare; keeping childcare providers open and…
I recognize the Jack and Jill of America, Oakland County, Michigan chapter. For 45 years, they have brought leadership and mentorship programming for our African-American young people across Oakland County. Founded in 1978, the Oakland…
I am the proud daughter of the UAW. My family knew the power of being part of a union family. My dad, who came to the United States with only a fourth grade education, felt human dignity for the first time when he worked at the Ford Motor…
Is it enough to engage in what they call one-off bands or interventions and investments, which may pose security risks regarding that particular factor?
What we are looking at there is, what is the vulnerability of the U.S. business?
I thank my good colleague from Vermont for her incredible courage. I know I come from and grew up in the most beautiful, Blackest city in the country, the city of Detroit, where every corner is a reminder of the civil rights movement, a…
Credit and consumer reports that often contain errors are increasingly an obstacle for many of our residents from meeting their basic needs. Victims of financial abuse and fraud, or those strapped with medical debt, are regularly denied…
It is the 1-year anniversary of the Congressional Mamas' Caucus that I founded with Congresswomen Jayapal, Bush, Meng, and Williams. The Mamas' Caucus is not only committed to advocating for mothers of color and working families, but…
I am so incredibly grateful that the House passed my amendment to the Military Construction and VA appropriations bill. Earlier this year, I was proud to lead 64 of our colleagues in calling for a significant increase to address the…
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