Press Releases

Tonight the President set an aggressive agenda for America. His plan to refocus our efforts on bringing about solid economic growth for all Americans through manufacturing, infrastructure, clean and renewable energy, skills training for American workers,  For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 12, 2013 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox(202) 225- 4572 Washington, DC… Read more »

VAWA was needed yesterday. It is needed even more today. Women cannot wait any longer. Read more »

As Chinese-American families around the country celebrate the Chinese New Year, I urge my constituents and all Americans to learn about the many and varied contributions of Chinese Americans to the development of our nation. Read more »

Despite the destruction this disease causes, there is still hope... Now is not the time to cut funding for AIDS research or community support programs. Read more »

As we begin to fully recognize the diversity of our great nation, taking a month to specifically recognize African American contributions helps bring greater tolerance and understanding – because Black History is American History. Read more »

I am proud to support a program that the IRS estimates lifted 7 million people out of poverty in 2009, 3 million of them children. Read more »

As a survivor of domestic violence I feel it is my personal responsibility to reach back and help those who have been victimized. No woman should ever feel afraid in her own neighborhood or home.  Contact: Drew Hammill (Pelosi), 202-226-7616Andrew Schreiber (Conyers), 202-225-6906Nicole Y Williams (Moore), 202-225-4572   Vow to Work for Swift Reauthorization of Vital… Read more »

The right to choose is an important and deeply personal decision that should be afforded to every woman. We must continue to uphold this right so that women can continue to receive a full range of reproductive health services. Read more »

I applaud President Obama's actions so far, and look forward to working with him to tackle the many tough issues facing our country and make positive strives to move our country forward as Dr. King would have wanted. Read more »

As a Member of Congress I am committed to working with my colleagues to implement these common sense and much needed actions so that we can begin to build safer neighborhoods for everyone – especially our children. Read more »