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Marcia Louise Fudge is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district since 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues related to housing, urban development, and social justice throughout her career. Fudge was appointed as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in March 2021, where she has continued to advocate for affordable housing and support for vulnerable populations, including seniors and the homeless. Her legislative efforts often emphasize the importance of prioritizing the needs of the most disadvantaged in society.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 31 will not be offered…
Thank you so very, very much for yielding. And I, as always, want to thank Congressmen Horsford and Jeffries for leading the Congressional Black Caucus hour. Today's topic is critically important. The rapid rise of poverty and…
Under the Ryan fiscal year 2014 budget the Affordable Care Act would be eliminated. That would leave 27 million Americans out of any kind of plan, basically.
The School Nutrition Flexibility Act is a bipartisan piece of legislation which currently has over 30 cosponsors.
Our economy is improving, the national debt is going down faster than expected, and yet sequestration is still in effect and causing real and long-reaching harm in our communities. Republicans appear prepared to sacrifice our country's…
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to thank my colleagues, Congressman Jeffries and Congressman Horsford, for once again leading the Congressional Black Caucus Special Order. I cannot think of a more timely topic for today's…
it is not smart and it is not a solution. All it does is just--it is just another vote that is going to try to balance the budget or make cuts on the backs of those who can least afford it.
Now, if these funds are appropriated, what emphasis will the Department place on ensuring that a portion of these funds are specifically used to expose low-income and minority youth to STEM education?
I think that the states should not have any more authority than they currently have.
I want also to recognize Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, known well in Cleveland for her advocacy of every child's right to a quality education.
I don't call it No Child Left Behind because in my opinion, it has left many, too many children behind.
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to thank my colleagues, both Congressmen Horsford and Jeffries, again for leading the Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour. This hour is to discuss health disparities. You both have…
Let me just ask you this, and I could be wrong so you could please correct me. But it is my understanding that there are 12 positions that are Senate-confirmed positions within USDA, and one is an African American.
Many of the civil rights complaints in the past, particularly those in Pigford, might have been mitigated had USDA had a more diverse workforce that was better able to interact with minority farmers.
Every year since 1981, the Congressional Black Caucus has offered a fair and balanced alternative budget. The CBC Alternative Budget for fiscal year 2014 is a ``Pro-Growth, Pro-People, Pro-America'' budget. It acknowledges that only by…
Absolutely. I thank the gentlelady. What we have done in this budget, not only did we put in $13 billion for workforce training, for Job Corps, for dislocated workers, retraining, segment training, but, in total, we have almost $500…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I want to thank my colleagues, Congressmen Jeffries and Horsford, for again leading the Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour on an issue of great importance--the Federal budget. Mr. Speaker…
As I have said many times, it is more important that we get Dodd-Frank reform right than that we get it done quickly. Today's bills will help ensure that we get Dodd-Frank right.
Without a doubt, basic research is a key component of an innovative and entrepreneurial economy.
Deficit reduction must be achieved in a commonsense way that doesn't just shift costs to our seniors or those with disabilities.
The essential and life-saving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the cornerstone of the nation's nutrition safety net.
On Sunday, March 3, 2013, the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and other women's organizations led the reenactment of the historic Women's Suffrage march down Pennsylvania Avenue. In March 1913, Delta Sigma Theta's 22…
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