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On the recordMarch 23, 2023
MAGA Republicans continue to use political stunts to try to distract the American people with unnecessary legislation. This week, House Republicans are advancing the Politics Over Parents Act. This legislation is part of a harmful and nationwide extreme MAGA Republican crusade toward censorship and book bans. It would deprive our students of an accurate and fact-based education. Extreme Republicans are bringing culture wars into our classrooms. I want to be clear, Mr. Speaker. I support a parent's right to be involved in their child's education. That is why, together with President Biden, Democrats are delivering the support and resources our schools need. House Democrats are working together to provide our American children with the highest quality level of education everywhere in America. That is what parents want for their children. Parents want their children to feel safe in their schools. Moms worry every day, everywhere, about whether or not they are going to get that text or that call about a shooter at their child's school. Recently, Mr. Speaker, I spoke at a seniors' event, and afterwards visited with the seniors for Q&A. This question came up from a grandmom. She is worried about her grandbaby. When will we do something about guns? Will her grandbaby be safe? Sadly, today, the leading cause of death in children is firearms, but House Republicans have not held a single hearing on gun safety.…
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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia
Democratic · Texas

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