I am worried about conversion fees. I am worried about accessibility to be able to get those funds.

I don't want us to create a system that is just going to repeat what the banks have been doing, which is leaving us out.

I thank Chairman Nadler for yielding, and I thank the sponsor of this bill, Cheri Bustos, for her hard work. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my strong support for this bill, H.R. 4445. As a former judge, I have a very deeply held…

Today's hearing reaffirms the unwavering commitment of this Committee and this congress to advance in equity, racial justice, and opportunity.

I think this is a fitting way to kick-start, if you will, National Black History Month.

I think it is critical that we look at the whole picture when we talk about diversity and inclusion.

I think that is something that certainly we can work on that shouldn't be insurmountable, and I would be willing to work with you and the rest of the committee on that.

Thank you to my colleague and friend, Mr. Deutch, for his leadership on this issue.

I will advocate for them because they are instruments of information, they're a family in our communities.

We cannot let this stand. We must take action. It is our responsibility, our duty, to protect voting rights for every American.

That is why we believe that we are asking that a voting rights bill be passed to protect the rights of every citizen to have a fair shot at voting.

As we all know, our democracy is built on the sacred principle that every American has an equal and fair right to vote.