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.

We are creating this system that is just going to help those who already have and leave the have-nots out of the picture.

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

A lot of folks don't have cell phones. That has been my pet peeve of the entire vaccine rollout.

My question is, how are we going to make sure that there is true equity... and that it will be accessible?

Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Ceole Speight. Elta Ceole Branam Speight was born on June 8, 1928, and was reunited in Heaven with her husband of 63 years, Joseph, on January 24, 2022. As a member of the United Food…

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

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the continued positive economic recovery led by the Biden administration. In December, the Texas unemployment rate dropped all the way down to 5 percent compared to 12.9 percent at the height of the…

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.

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