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Colin Allred

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Colin Zachary Allred is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 32nd congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Allred has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic opportunity for his constituents. He has been active in advocating for policies that support working families and promote community development.

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Oct 29, 2024

When 30 million Texans were relying on him when the lights went out, he decided to go to Cancun.

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Oct 29, 2024

If that everything is bigger in Texas, but Ted Cruz is too small for Texas.

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Oct 29, 2024

When 30 million Texans who were relying on him when the lights went out, he decided to go to Cancun.

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Jun 26, 2024

This legislation has had a significant impact in north Texas, and will continue to shape our community for years to come.

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Jun 19, 2024

I don't hear a lot about the border here in Dallas and I'm in a border state, you know, and obviously, we want to have coverage that immigration reform. We want to try and, you know, address some of these things, but it's not -- I don't…

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Jun 19, 2024

To fix it, you got to go after the cartels. And fix the border.

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Jun 3, 2024

I was absent during the time of the following votes. Had I been present, I would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 233, H. Res 1215 and YEA on Roll Call No. 234, H.R. 6983. ____________________

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Mar 5, 2024

I was absent during the time of votes. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 60, H.R. 3391, Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 61, H.R. 3838, Preventing Maternal Deaths…

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Sep 19, 2023

We have to provide more options for getting around.

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Sep 19, 2023

This $103 million grant will allow DART to modernize its bus fleet, replacing 186 of its oldest buses.

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Sep 19, 2023

The time for investments in these kinds of projects is now.

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Sep 19, 2023

I would like to give you an opportunity, if you would, to expand on some of the benefits.

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Sep 19, 2023

Your leadership has been vital in ensuring that we are able to get funding out into our communities.

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Sep 19, 2023

I believe in high-speed rail generally, certainly believe in the Texas case.

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Sep 19, 2023

I want to thank you for your work in that regard and your Department's work in that regard.

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Jul 12, 2023

On May 6, our north Texas community was left scarred by the shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets. Nine people were killed, and seven others were injured. Today, I rise to talk about the bravery and service of Gicela Aleman, a nurse and…

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May 23, 2023

Tomorrow, May 24, marks 1 year since the massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, 1 year since 19 children and 2 teachers were murdered, leaving a community forever scarred and parents all across the country holding their little ones closer…

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May 22, 2023

I hereby remove myself as a cosponsor to H.R. 915. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's request is accepted. ____________________

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May 11, 2023

This week, I had the honor to introduce a resolution designating May 9 as Home Front Heroes Day. This was an idea from Major John ``Lucky'' Luckadoo, a 101-year-old World War II veteran and patriot who lives in Dallas. Home Front Heroes…

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May 9, 2023

Last Saturday started out as a beautiful day, and families with kids just like mine headed to the Allen Premium Outlets. It is a place that every north Texan knows. It is where we go to get good deals and to get a new outfit for school or…

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Apr 18, 2023

It bears repeating that your office has opened 80,000 investigations into war crimes.

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Apr 17, 2023

we want to be the best partner we can be

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Mar 8, 2023

That was my election. My neighbors in east Dallas saw advertisements online, in their mailbox, and on their TV, paid with Russian money.

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Mar 8, 2023

I can tell you that the threat to our democracy is very real, and it's not just the elections that get all the headlines.

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Feb 27, 2023

I share many of the concerns that have been discussed here about TikTok but I see the sanctions package here as overly broad and undercooked.

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