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Steve Cohen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Cohen has been involved in various legislative efforts and has served on multiple committees during his tenure. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education. Cohen has also been vocal on matters concerning the executive branch and its impact on local communities.
Mr. Chair, I offer amendment 18. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 240, line 15, strike ``or'' at the end. Page 240, line 20, add ``or'' at the end. Page 240, insert the…
Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer an amendment to H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, to add a section on restorative justice and conflict resolution, allowing States to award grants for professional development in those areas. This…
I want to thank my friend from the Hoosier State for working with me on this. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis) to address his support.
It was an activist court, activist in the worst way, activists that gave powers to people that we never envisioned; not activists that went far to give minorities opportunity and minorities rights.
the Hobby Lobby decision was aberrant, and that's why I and many other people who have deep--thought and felt commitments to religious liberty oppose Hobby Lobby decision.
The freedom to practice one's religious free from undue governmental influences is particularly special in American history.
Mr. Speaker, the gentleman said this is the time to pass it. It is not the time to pass it. The time to pass it is after all the reports and studies are in. The State Department hasn't completed its study. It is kind of like what we are…
I want to thank Ms. Sewell for having the foresight to bring this proposal. This is most fitting that we honor the foot soldiers. They were Americans, all races, who came together and saw injustice and wanted to right it. They risked their…
Madam Speaker, I, too, am against this bill for I am for a woman's right to choice. This bill is the second bill that has been brought in the last few days to show the Republican side's intent to repeal Roe v. Wade. That is what they would…
Thank you, Mr. McGovern. Mr. Speaker, the fact is that pain is a subterfuge. This bill is not about pain to the fetus. This bill is about outlawing abortion and repealing Roe v. Wade. The other side knows that the Supreme Court has set out…
Mr. Speaker, yesterday was the day that we honor Martin Luther King's life and legacy--it should be honored every day--a great American who stood for justice, liberty. Yet in this House, there is not a desire on the other side of the aisle…
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