Press Releases
May 17, 2019
I chair the Education Committee’s Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee, and in our hearing on this important bill we heard powerful testimony from Kimberly, the mother of Kai, an eight-year-old transgender girl.
Issues:Civil Rights
May 16, 2019
At nearly every step in this process, my colleagues and I have been frustrated by a lack of transparency, regarding Chemawa’s finances, governance, and student safety.
Issues:Education
May 16, 2019
The eco-conscious community that is present in Oregon makes a city like Portland an excellent pilot for Loop.
Issues:Energy and Environment
May 15, 2019
As the number of older Americans continues to increase, Congress must strengthen our support for OAA’s proven, long-standing programs.
Issues:Seniors
May 13, 2019
In light of your admission that you are aware of the ongoing discrimination of transgender youth, we urge you to commit to using Title IX to protect these students. Specifically, we respectfully request that the Department reinstate the May 2016 Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students.
Issues:Education
May 10, 2019
Repeatedly, ACICS disregarded clear warning signs, failed to act quickly enough to protect students and taxpayers, and continued a troubling pattern of failure that has played itself out over and over again as students and taxpayers suffer the consequences.
Issues:Education
May 9, 2019
Women must be able to trust their health care providers when making critical decisions about family planning and reproductive health.
Issues:Reproductive Rights
May 8, 2019
Child maltreatment is a public health crisis and a threat to the future of our country.
Issues:Education
May 6, 2019
It is thrilling to see talented young artists submitting thoughtful work that expresses their views, experiences, hopes, dreams, and fears.
Issues:Education
May 2, 2019
Every child should have the opportunity to grow up in a safe and healthy environment, but tragically that is not the case for too many children across our country.
Issues:Education