Very often English-language learners are expected to be proficient, English proficient in like a very short period of time.
Adriano Espaillat
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Adriano Espaillat is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is notable for being the first Dominican-American to serve in the U.S. Congress. Espaillat has focused on various issues including immigration reform, affordable housing, and healthcare access during his tenure. He has been an advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and has worked to address the needs of his constituents in New York City.
The diversity issue should be a strength. But if you don't have the systems there in place to keep people from engaging in this kind of behavior, it will continue to be a problem.
Currently, the House of Representatives are now actively considering legislation that would provide for House staff to unionize.
Speaker Pelosi has indicated her support, as well as Senator Schumer in the Senate.
I also recognize that in fiscal year 2021, $41.5 million I think it was, was enacted for the construction of Fort Meade within the Architect of the Capitol's budget.
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