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Pramila Jayapal is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 7th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she is notable for being the first South Asian woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Throughout her tenure, Jayapal has focused on issues such as healthcare reform, immigration, and social justice, advocating for policies that aim to improve the lives of her constituents and promote equity across the nation.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title VII, add the following new section: SEC. 3__. REPORT ON USE BY INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY…
I just want to take a minute to recognize my incredible colleague Jahana Hayes from Connecticut because I think she is the perfect example of what is possible if we were really able to eliminate some of the barriers that we see.
I want to start by recognizing the work of our chairman, Mr. Schiff, on this bill. Madam Chair, my amendment would require Congress to provide much- needed oversight to the intelligence community's use of face recognition technology. The…
And it is also a place where in the past innovation has had to be protected by the Federal Government.
So you don't acquire promising tech startups or innovative non-Facebook owned platforms or apps?
And they might actually be competing with you, and that might be something that you think would integrate well into your existing platform?
According to notes contained in the FOIA that record discussions between DHS OIG and CBP and ERO leadership, there was situations in which a mother gave birth and then was returned to CBP custody until the mother could be transferred to…
the Trump administration has instituted metering, which has essentially closed the legal ports of entry.
By talking about this as a resource issue, DHS is trying to convince people that the problem is a lack of adequate facilities.
This is a racist, vile, xenophobic ploy to speak to, I think, a small part of his base.
Donald Trump in his tweet is undermining everything that we hold dear in our Constitution and in our founding values.
Let me start by thanking the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Adam Smith, my colleague, for his hard work and leadership on this bill. My amendment requires a series of independent studies to evaluate potential cost savings with…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle H of title X, add the following new section: SEC. 10__. INDEPENDENT STUDIES…
I just want to say that this amendment is a smart, thoughtful way to think about how we reduce military spending over the long term without sacrificing national security. And, Madam Chair, I don't understand when patriotism got linked to…
I thank the chairman for his leadership on this package. My amendment in this package would help curb the corrupt influence of foreign money in our politics. The Emoluments Clause of the Constitution already requires retired military…
when you have a President who openly encourages violence against the press, praised Representative Gianforte for assaulting a reporter, regularly attacks judges who Rule against his policies, and refuses to release his tax returns, what…
Let me first thank our wonderful Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee chair for her tremendous work over the years on all issues related to immigration and for her leadership on this particular issue. I am very proud to rise in strong…
I wrote an op-ed with the Pacific Northwest director of the Chamber on the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
I would agree 1,000 percent as well, with the statement that we all are trying to create a legal system that allows us to bring in the immigrants that we need.
I find it hypocritical, as a nation, but from a political perspective, because I actually think you are right, the statistics of Americans across this country, Republican and Democratic and independent, across this country, who know that…
And, in fact, I took 19 years on a whole alphabet soup of visas to be able to get my citizenship, and I am so proud to be one of only 14 Members of Congress who is an immigrant myself, has gone through the system and seen all the ways in…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 548, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''. Page 592, line 8, after the…
I think we have to stand up for everyone's religious freedom, not just those with Judeo-Christian values.
When I think about gaming the system, I think about the fact that, actually, the Federal Government right now is charging so much on interest.
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