I worry that at a time when attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives... it means anti-diversity. It means anti-inclusion.

I want to underscore this--lead to improved financial results for companies.

this is not a matter of Black or White; it is a matter of green, so this is about improved outcomes.

Nevadans should not be treated unfairly because of where they live. That needs to be factored into the final rule.

the very first thing that they did, one of their very first actions was to dissolve the Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee of this Financial Services Committee

the largest risk our investing public is exposed to at this moment is the risk of a government shutdown.

There is nothing in any court decision... that should quell the private sector's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

I will continue working earnestly with my colleagues to avoid a counterproductive MAGA Republican-inflicted government shutdown.

This approach would do nothing for national security, would waste valuable resources, and, in many cases, is simply racist.

The President's Executive Order is a good first step, but more can be done.

I am disappointed that once again extreme MAGA Republicans are trying to shut down the government.

If they succeed, this will cause immeasurable harm to U.S. national security interests and democratic values.

I thank Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus- McCormick for her tremendous leadership and also Congressman Jonathan Jackson. The two have been great co-chairs for our Special Order hour, a time when the Congressional Black Caucus comes to the…

Although I strongly believe this double standard demonstrates the flaws in the court's majority decision, I suspect that the decision to include that exemption was rooted in the fact that affirmative action, which does still exist, is…

I strongly believe recruitment strategies must meet people where they are.

It is one of the best parts of this job is nominating constituents to the service academies.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Congressman Jonathan Jackson, I commend you and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick for co-chairing tonight's Special Order hour. I rise today with my colleagues of the Congressional Black Caucus to…

What are you so afraid of? Why do you keep bringing these divisive issues to the body of this floor. You are out of order. You are exhausting. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is out of order. The gentleman is no longer recognized. The…

My Republican colleagues insist that government should run more like a business, yet they are focused on creating divisions in the military instead of following the same practices as our best defense companies--companies like Lockheed…

It is a hearing on environmental sustainable governance, but it is really about anti-ESG.

The rights of shareholders to take a vested interest in the companies they invest in are intrinsic to the idea of partial ownership.

I know the importance of diversity. It is a strength.

When businesses all across the country were suffering during the pandemic, the research institute, BoardReady, found that companies with diverse boards grew by 4 percent.

If we are going to begin to limit the ability of shareholders to affect the corporations they own, then are they truly owners?

I find it astounding that this is what we are spending our time on as a committee, when our constituents want to know about so many other important issues that we are not addressing.