Thank you for this opportunity to present testimony in support of H.R. 2027.
David Cicilline
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David Nicola Cicilline is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district since January 5, 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Cicilline has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and civil rights during his tenure in Congress. He previously served as the Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, from 2003 to 2011, where he worked on urban revitalization and public safety initiatives.
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of passage. The vote…
Yes, I am. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Cicilline moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2273 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with instructions to report the same…
This is the final amendment to this bill. It will obviously not result in any delay. Once this amendment is acted upon, we will immediately consider the bill. Mr. Speaker, the people of the First Congressional District in Rhode Island…
I have a motion to recommit at the desk, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman opposed to the bill?
Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare were created because they reflect the values of our country. We should be incredibly proud of these programs, which provide a vital safety net for our seniors, and we should commit ourselves to…
But if, in fact, it is true, and as it seems to be confirmed by your response to my question, that not a single penny of U.S. taxpayer money is spent in China by UNFPA, that is an important fact.
I am strongly opposed to this underlying bill, but hope that passage of this amendment will mitigate the detrimental impact of this legislation on women's reproductive health all around the globe.
Mr. Keating's amendment makes it very clear that that cannot happen in this provision of the bill.





