Statements
August 20, 2021
We must do all we can to safely evacuate every American and as many Afghans as possible whose lives are at risk under Taliban rule. I joined Congresswoman Grace Meng and others in calling on President Biden to expedite the relocation of Afghans who assisted the U.S. and our allies, women's rights leaders, journalists, and others who are in danger.
May 19, 2021
On January 6, 2021, our democratic republic came under direct attack in an attempt to block the certification of Joseph R. Biden as the duly elected President of the United States of America.
May 5, 2021
The Trump administration’s proposed rule would have made workers vulnerable to employee misclassification and threatened workplace protections, especially for women.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
April 21, 2021
Individuals and families seeking entry to the US should be treated with respect and dignity.
Issues:Civil Rights
April 20, 2021
George Floyd’s murder is a tragedy and a painful chapter in our country’s history of systemic racism.
Issues:Civil Rights
March 31, 2021
President Biden has committed to build back better, and the American Jobs Plan meets the moment.
March 18, 2021
Today’s announcement from the Department of Education is wonderful news for the thousands of students who were defrauded by predatory for-profit institutions.
Issues:Education
January 27, 2021
"The Trump Administration's censored science rule undermines scientific integrity and threatens our nation's bedrock environmental laws. It cannot stand. Today, I led 86 of my colleagues in urging President Biden to use all means to rollback this harmful rule immediately."
The full letter can be read here and below.
Issues:Energy and Environment
January 7, 2021
Our democracy suffered a serious threat today when Donald Trump incited violent rioters to invade the Capitol complex, an overt violation of the law, to overturn a legitimate election.