Violence does not just take the form of mass shootings and vigilante murders. It is also family separation and refugee bans.

But the Trump administration's use of rhetoric surrounding military force in Venezuela is unfortunate and counterproductive.

Our Constitution requires something more, and so all I am asking is to support this bill which just reaffirms.

The Equality Act will amend long-standing civil rights laws.

We must have a policy that continues to place pressure on him and that seeks a diplomatic solution in Venezuela.

We cannot accept the status quo in which an individual's basic civil rights are recognized in one State, but then potentially cease to exist when they cross State lines.

There is no question that media companies play a role, not intentionally perhaps, but play a role in facilitating the spread of communications on behalf of White supremacists or on behalf of the White supremacy movement?

The Equality Act is the next chapter in this story.

It is not only the Trump Administration's rhetoric and refusal to unequivocally condemn White nationalism that is problematic but his actual xenophobic policies have emboldened the most openly racist elements of our society and posed grave…

This legislation, introduced by Representative David Cicilline and supported by 240 bipartisan members of the House of Representatives, is our opportunity to affirm that this country's landmark civil rights guarantee all people the right…

We cannot ignore stories like Kai's or pretend that they are isolated incidents.

I am a proud sponsor of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019. Violence against women is one of our country's greatest shames. For over 20 years, VAWA has provided critical protections for survivors of violence, while also…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge the leadership of Congressman Colin Allred, who has been an incredible advocate for his community in Dallas and for millions of Americans whose healthcare President…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I want to begin by thanking Congressman DeSaulnier not only for organizing this important Special Order hour and saving local news, but for his enthusiastic and really passionate leadership…

It seems really difficult for the United States to be an effective powerful advocate for democracy, rule of law, self-governance, frankly, when we have a president of the United States who is saying things which undermine those very…

We urge Congress to use its authority to restore Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's lands through the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act.

I have been disappointed by President Trump's response, which is basically no response.

Thank you for allowing us to submit our testimony today to express our strong opposition to H.R. 312.

This Congress needs to continue to demand the information that it demanded last week from Secretary Pompeo.

I would be honored to. I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi), my friend, for organizing this Special Order hour and for giving us an opportunity to speak more about what seems to be a recurring fight here in Congress…

I am deeply concerned about the lack of clarity, the contradictions, and the dangerous decisions that have been offered as a substitute for cohesive policy toward the Middle East and North Africa by this administration.

As our LGBTQ brothers and sisters move around this Nation, they should never have to fear losing a job, being evicted from a house or apartment, refused service at a restaurant, denied approval for a loan, or rejected admission to a school…

This path was made possible by activists like Harvey Milk, Bayard Rustin, Barbara Gittings, and Audre Lorde, to name just a few.

This is a magical moment for our country. We are expanding equality.

Both of your cases get to the heart of why the Equality Act is necessary.