Pelosi Update
A Battle Cry to Protect The Children
Yesterday, the Office of the Inspector General issued a "Management Alert" regarding the dangerous conditions and prolonged detention of children and families in Border Patrol custody.
The Supreme Court and the Census
Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling about the Trump Administration's effort to add a citizenship question to the Census destroys the Administration's ‘contrived' claims that adding that question was to help enforce the Voting Rights Act. More importantly, the Supreme Court's ruling provides an opportunity to ensure that the Census reflects our country in full.
A Dangerous Situation
In light of the targeting of an unmanned U.S. drone by Iran, it is essential that we remain fully engaged with our allies, recognize that we are not dealing with a responsible adversary and do everything in our power to de-escalate.
Conducting Congressional Oversight
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted for a civil contempt resolution for Attorney General Barr and former White House Counsel Don McGahn to enforce Congress's subpoenas of critical information that matters in the lives of the American people – including but not limited to the findings of the
No Exoneration
Wednesday afternoon, Special Council Robert Mueller made his first public statement since the release of his 448 page report detailing the extent of Russia's interference with the 2016 Presidential Elections.
Women Earning The Right To Vote
One hundred years ago, our nation took a momentous step forward when the House of Representatives passed the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. This historic achievement came as a result of generations of courageous women who fought to have their voices heard and to take their rightful place as full and equal citizens in our democracy.
H.R. 5 Equality Act
Responding to a Constitutional Crisis
Attorney General Barr has sold out the rule of law, violated the public trust and compromised the integrity of the Department of Justice – all to protect this increasingly lawless President. On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee voted to hold Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to release the full, unredacted Mueller report and underlying evidence.
H.R. 9 Climate Bill
Caring For Our Planet On Earth Day
On Earth Day, people around the world come together to celebrate the richness and diversity of the planet we call home, and renew our commitment to combat the climate crisis and protect the air we breathe, the water we drink and the beauty of God's creation for generations to come.