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February 3, 2017

The January 31st edition of the Washington Post reported the text of two proposed executive orders on immigration being circulated for comment. The reports included the text of the proposed orders and accompanying memoranda with “background” and “discussion”.

February 2, 2017

I strongly oppose this bill that uses dangerous procedure to advance dangerous policy to erode our important firearms background check system and undermine public safety.

February 2, 2017
The January 31st edition of the Washington Post reported the text of two proposed executive orders on immigration being circulated for comment. The reports included the text of the proposed orders and accompanying memoranda with "background" and "discussion".
Issues:Immigration
February 2, 2017
PUBLIC HEARING - February 18, 2017, 1:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M.
Issues:Education
February 2, 2017
The January 31st edition of the Washington Post reported the text of two proposed executive orders on immigration being circulated for comment. The reports included the text of the proposed orders and accompanying memoranda with "background" and "discussion".
January 30, 2017

I am outraged, and I condemn in the strongest terms, the executive order issued by President Trump aimed at the world's most vulnerable people: refugees and asylum seekers who are fleeing the most horrific wartime conditions.

December 8, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Village of Maywood and the 250 seniors who with the Honorable Mayor Edwina Perkins, Board of Trustees and the Honorable Village Clerk Viola Mims, and other dignitaries as they gather on Wednesday, December 14th at their 9th Annual Christmas Party and Dinner at Mariella’s Banquet Hall.
December 5, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 5015, a bill that would improve the fairness of the tax code and treat our service members with the respect they are due.

Issues:Veterans
December 2, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise to address underage drinking, a public health and safety issue that is often lost in the pile of other stories in our 24-hour news cycle.

Issues:Health Care