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.
Jul 15, 2020
Forbearance and these kinds of moratoriums on water shutoff, utility, student loans, mortgages, they are just band-aids.
Jul 1, 2020
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Pursuant to…
Jul 1, 2020
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 1464, after line 17, insert the following: SEC. 33105. COMPREHENSIVE LEAD SERVICE LINE…
Jul 1, 2020
I urge my colleagues to really understand the human impact of not having clean water around our country. This would help 11,000 communities across our Nation. I urge my colleagues to support this and vote ``yes,'' and I yield back the…
Jul 1, 2020
First, I want to thank Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer for their leadership in bringing this important bill to the floor. I would also like to thank Chairman Pallone for working with me on this amendment and Chairpersons DeFazio, Waters…
Jun 30, 2020
I would like to thank Chairman DeFazio, for his leadership on this bill, and for the leadership of Speaker Pelosi, Chairwoman Waters, Chairman Scott, and Chairman Pallone for fighting to make sure we make historic investments in our…
Jun 26, 2020
I thank the gentleman for yielding. In January of this year, I stood here to speak against this administration's continued attack on our students. Five months later, Secretary DeVos, with the support of this administration, continues to…
Jun 26, 2020
Today, I rise in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. The measures in this bill are long overdue and are a step forward in ensuring people, especially Black folks in our country, do not experience racist police violence. We…
Jun 25, 2020
Our country continues to fail Black people. Seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones, in my district, would have graduated from high school this year if she was not murdered by police when they raided her home, the wrong home. Yes, who killed…
Jun 10, 2020
I introduced the Automatic BOOST to Communities Act (ABC Act), which would only use/deliver cash assistance through preloaded debit cards.
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