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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's Special Order is a call for reproductive justice for women, those who can become pregnant and families everywhere who believe, as I do, that reproductive rights are a human right. This Special Order hour comes as the Supreme Court…
I thank Representative Pressley for her incredible leadership on this important issue across the world and not just here in the United States. Also, this has been a wonderful experience for all of us new Members to experience a Special…
I thank my good colleague from Massachusetts for her incredible, much-needed voice here in this Chamber. As we all know, this Sunday is International Women's Day. So let's celebrate all the women all over the world who stand up for what…
It is very much discriminatory and dehumanizing to be asked about education level, to be asked about marital status.
These are proxies to discriminate, and it is very frustrating for my residents.
I feel like the formula right now has led towards discriminatory practices, because the data and information out there is very clear.
Why not support the Federal Insurance Office to provide this data and information, so we make sure that our folks are not being discriminated against.
the person who had a lower credit score was paying 300 percent more than the other person.
I am trying to ensure that people on the ground, people like my community, which is the third-poorest in the country, are not being directly discriminated against.
The fact that trans women are being murdered on our streets, particularly trans women of color, is terrifying...
I want to thank my colleagues, Representative Kennedy and Representative Takano.
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