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Joseph Crowley is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York's 14th congressional district from 2013 until 2019. Prior to that, he served New York's 7th congressional district from 1999 to 2013. Crowley was known for his work on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development. He held various leadership positions within the Democratic Party, including serving as the chair of the Democratic Caucus in the House. In 2018, he was defeated in a primary election by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, which marked a significant shift in the political landscape of the district.
The form of the remainder of the resolution is as follows: Whereas, in the United States' system of checks and balances, Congress has a responsibility to hold the executive branch of government to the highest standard of transparency to…
I offer my resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the resolution. The Clerk read as follows: Resolution Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President shall immediately disclose his tax return…
Under rule IX, clause 1, questions of the privileges of the House are ``those affecting the rights of the House collectively, its safety, dignity, and the integrity of its proceedings.'' I would argue there is nothing more of a threat to…
I appreciate that, Mr. Speaker. It is about America, Mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. For what purpose does the gentleman from New Jersey seek recognition? Does the gentleman wish to be heard on…
I thank my friend, the gentlewoman from Ohio, for being here this evening to have this Special Order to speak on an issue of such magnitude, of importance to we the people of the United States, important to the world, that we never forget…
We need to tackle a challenge that is threatening the financial security of the middle class and those who are working hard to remain in it. That is not just in New York City, that is throughout our entire country, but particularly in my…
Now, I could understand if Republicans in Congress were working on a national plan to ensure that every American who works their whole life could have some form of guaranteed income in addition to--and not as a replacement for--Social…
By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 127 Resolved, That the following named Members be and are hereby elected to…
Sweetheart deals? Since when is it a sweetheart deal to have a modicum of retirement for working poor and middle class people? That is a sweetheart deal? All I hear from the other side of the aisle is people talking about government…
I thank the gentleman from Colorado for yielding. Mr. Speaker, first, let me say that the previous question and the rule should be defeated not just because it is designed to undo the protections that help the American people but because…
By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 95 Resolved, That the following named Members be and are hereby elected to…
By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 98 Resolved, That the following named Member be and is hereby ranked as…
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