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Statements For the Record

February 7, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition of H.R. 485, the so-called Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act. 

Issues: Health Care

February 6, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.Res. 863, Republicans' sham effort to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.


February 1, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, and H.R. 6976, a series of Republican messaging bills.


February 1, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. Mr. Speaker, this bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Let’s be clear about what this tax deal is: just another Republican handout to big corporations and oil companies. Congressional Republicans are claiming victory with this bill, touting the $600 billion in tax cuts for corporations if the corporate tax cuts in this bill are made permanent.


January 17, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H. Res. 957.

We have all seen what is unfolding on our southern border, and the humanitarian and security issues it raises. The complex problems facing our immigration system need comprehensive reform, not more rhetoric and demonization of immigrants.

Issues: Homeland Security & Immigration

January 12, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 788.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice

January 10, 2024
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge the Biden administration to seek an unequivocal statement of commitment by the Israeli government against mass resettlement of civilians from Gaza.


December 15, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA).


December 15, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.Res. 918, Republicans’ baseless attempt to distract from the ongoing criminal proceedings against former President Donald Trump.


December 14, 2023
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.Res. 927.

Let me be clear – I condemn antisemitism on our university and college campuses in the strongest possible terms. If I thought this resolution was a good faith effort to combat antisemitism, I’d support it. Regrettably, that is not the case.