Videos
Today I testified before the Rules Committee in support of the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA). WHPA will codify a woman's right to decide to have an abortion, as protected by the Roe v Wade case decided by the Supreme Court 50 years ago.
In this week's update, I discuss the 36-hour mark-up that we had in the Energy and Commerce Committee on the Build Back Better Act.
Republicans attempted to sneak in the Hyde Amendment language into the Build Back Better Act. We voted that effort down because we must protect the right of women to make their own health care decisions.
During the mark-up of the Build Back Better Act, as we debated the ability to negotiate lower drug prices, Republicans wanted to play a game with the advancement of treatments for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases. We are going to lower drug prices for all Americans, and we are going to make sure the treatments and research for ALS and other diseases continue to move forward.
On the 20th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, I share what happened that day and in the days after. I also discuss the upcoming work on the Build Back Better Act and give some updates on the new mandates from President Biden to help us end this pandemic.
I had a chance to talk with C-SPAN and share my memories of what happened on 9/11/01. #September11#WashingtonDC#Congress
In this week's update, I discuss the latest on Afghanistan and the end of the 20 year war. I also talk about the Supreme Court and a visit to Chicago by the President's Trade Ambassador.
My weekly update for my constituents this week includes some updates on Afghanistan, the Budget vote, and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Today, I spoke on the House floor in support of passing H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This legislation will prevent states from enacting laws that could deny many citizens their right to vote.