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Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act.

Issues: Homeland Security & Immigration

House Republicans just wasted another week in Washington with no legislation to show for it that would address our shrinking economy or rising cost of living. 

Instead, they launched a series of attacks on a national park, an endangered species, and the ability of states to set strong standards to protect the air that we breathe. 

Issues: Environment & Energy

April 17, 2025
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice

April 17, 2025
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE Act, which does nothing to protect voting rights.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice

April 11, 2025
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Ms. Speaker, I voted in opposition to H.R. 1048 because, if enacted as written, it would place burdensome, duplicative, and potentially harmful requirements upon our nation’s institutions of higher education, without significantly improving our national security.

Issues: Education

April 11, 2025
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Mr. Speaker, the Republican’s Reckless Budget Scheme is back on the House floor today, proposing the same devastating cuts to our families and communities in exchange for massive tax breaks for Elon Musk, President Trump, and their billionaire buddies. 

I am joining every Democrat in the House and Senate in opposing this resolution.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget

April 10, 2025
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Mr. Speaker, the Republican’s Reckless Budget Scheme is back on the House floor today, proposing the same devastating cuts to our families and communities in exchange for massive tax breaks for Elon Musk, President Trump, and their billionaire buddies. 

I am joining every Democrat in the House and Senate in opposing this resolution.

Issues: Agriculture & Nutrition Appropriations & Budget Health Care

Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of an iconic figure in the world of wildlife photography, Jim Brandenburg. Jim passed away at home in Minnesota on April 4, 2025, at the age of 79. He is survived by his spouse, Judy, daughter Heidi and her husband Nels Pierson, and grandchildren Olivia, Liam, and Lindsey.

Issues: Environment & Energy

March 31, 2025
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Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of an extraordinary man, cherished community member and dedicated veteran, Mr. Gordon Willis Kirk, affectionately known as “Gordy.” Gordy passed away on March 2, 2025, just three weeks shy of his 102nd birthday.

Issues: Veterans

March 18, 2025
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Mr. Speaker, in the last election, then-candidate Trump ran on lowering costs for American families. He owned the issue on the campaign trail, and he won.

Issues: Foreign Affairs