Homelessness, actually, in my state was a crisis before the pandemic, and it is something I am really focused on.

I am delighted to work with you to see that we can really make sure we are boosting the funding for some really important bipartisan programs.

What we saw today is Republicans telling Americans all over this country and women in particular that their voice is more important than yours, that what they believe in is more important than your choice about your own body and your own…

We are not going to let Senate Republicans override women`s voices. They may have spoken out today. They may feel they`ve won today. But women of America, it`s time for us to stand up and fight, and that is exactly what we`re going to do…

This is going to activate voters across the country, when women begin to realize the impacts of these state laws and the intent of the Republican Party that is clear to everyone to see today, that they want to take away your right to make…

What we`re talking about today are Republican politicians who are going to take over your choices in your life and tell you what they believe in is more important than you, and not only more important, but they`re going to impose it on…

They are sidetracking everybody with conversations that have nothing to do with the reality of the laws that they are not passing in states across the country and with what the leaked Supreme Court decision will do, which will basically…

I want to thank all of our fellow Committee Members, Ms. Kotagal, for today's thoughtful discussion about the importance of this nomination and the EEOC's critical role in protecting workers' rights.

modernization of our forces and equipment is really a vital priority across all of our services.

Resolving issues and continuing to close the gender wage gap will put money into the pockets of families.

I am continuing, of course, to try and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act.

Parents across the country are waiting anxiously for vaccines for young kids.

We need to be bold in protecting their rights as well.

We actually just hit a 50-year low.

I was really glad to see the Administration request less funding for detention beds in this budget.

This pandemic has made clear to everyone what I have been saying for years, quality, affordable childcare is not optional.

this is a step in the right direction, and I want to make sure we're doing everything we can to fix our broken immigration system

I have been really alarmed that some Republicans have made it clear they don't intend to stop at abortion.

It is unthinkable to me anyone would not support this program.

I want to make sure that the VA is keeping Washington State veterans and our VA workforce, many of whom, as I said, are veterans themselves... I do not want EHR to move an inch further in my state until all of this is fixed and ready to go.

Parents in my State want to know, what is the Biden Administration doing to protect our kids?

It is more than advocacy, it is an obligation.

I am especially alarmed by the rise in overdose deaths among adolescents.

I want to thank my fellow committee members and Secretary Becerra for a very thoughtful discussion about how we can do more to support our communities.

I was so pleased to see this budget also increases resources to help lower our Nation's unacceptably high maternal mortality rate.