Mar 2, 2022
Mr. Speaker, it is now my honor to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the distinguished majority leader of the United States House of Representatives.
Gregory Meeks
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Gregory Weldon Meeks is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 5th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, Meeks has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for oversight and accountability in government, often speaking out on matters related to national security and foreign policy. Meeks has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives and has been involved in discussions regarding the War Powers and congressional oversight.
Congressional Record · 2022-03-02
Mar 2, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 956) to support the People of Ukraine. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 956 Whereas, on January 21…
Mar 2, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Allred), who was walking the streets of Ukraine with us just a few weeks ago.
Mar 2, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the camera of history is rolling on all of us today. What is happening today children yet unborn will be studying and looking at what we did, what we stood for, or did…
Mar 2, 2022
Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 426, nays 3, not voting…
Feb 9, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this is a very important day with a very important bill, and I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3485, the Global Respect Act, as amended, and introduced by my friend…
Feb 9, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, let me start by commending and thanking the Biden administration for its strong support in moving this legislation. What is noted in his support is that legislation like this…
Feb 9, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 3485. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
Feb 9, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I just want to state that the notion that this bill is not supported by the administration is just blatantly false. Just last week, the Biden administration released a Statement of Administration Policy in full support of the…
Feb 9, 2022
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 900, I call up the bill (H.R. 3485) to impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer…
Feb 9, 2022
Mr. Speaker, let me just say this real quick. I don't mind burdening anyone if it is going to save somebody's life. There are certain burdens that we have to carry, and this is one of them. Mr. Speaker, I, with pride, yield 2 minutes to…
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