A just wage enables human beings to have adequate access to all the other goods which are destined for our common use.
Joe Crowley
The Public Record
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.
I thank the chairman for his support of this amendment as well as the ranking member, Mr. Schiff, for his support of this amendment, and all the Members who have worked on this amendment. I think the amendment speaks for itself. It is…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 42, after line 12, insert the following: SEC. 336. REPORT ON NATIONAL SECURITY COOPERATION BETWEEN UNITED…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 29, after line 17, insert the following: SEC. 317. INCLUSION OF HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS IN GRANT…
I appreciate the gentleman from Florida's comments on this bill and his support. At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Schiff).
Again, let me thank Mr. Nunes, the chair of the committee, as well as the ranking member, Mr. Schiff, for their support of this valuable amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by…
So all these mythical people who are abusing the program, who are gaming the system and committing fraud, which is an actual crime with actual penalties, they are still not even meeting the basic poverty level, is that correct?
So, in other words, the unemployment benefits don't even keep a family above the poverty level, is that correct?
I know some have tried to dismiss these conditions as just anxiety and backaches. And that simply isn't the case.
Let me just use the remaining time to thank Chairman Smith for his cooperation and that of his staff, as well as the cooperation of Ms. Johnson and her staff. I do think that this amendment is the final tooth we need to make this law work…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 45, after line 14, insert the following: SEC. 127. HISPANIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM IN EDUCATION AND…





