Sadly, in too many cases, like that of Zina Daniel, restraining orders alone are woefully inadequate from preventing an estranged partner from doing the unthinkable. My bill – the Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act –would address this glaring defect in our justice system by incentivizing the implementation of stricter state-level firearm enforcement protections, giving law enforcement and judicial authorities the tools they need to save the lives of survivors and their families. Read more »
It is essential that the FHLB has the capacity necessary to continue its mission to make homeownership possible for my constituents in Wisconsin. Read more »
While it is clear that our nation's most vulnerable will bear the brunt of this vicious proposal, no one – regardless of ideology, socioeconomic background, or political affiliation – will be immune to its devastating impact. Read more »
Despite my trepidation about meeting with a man who consistently displays disdain and ignorance toward minorities, I saw this meeting as an opportunity to educate President Trump on the unique obstacles and experiences African-Americans face every day in this country. Read more »
This budget is symptomatic of an administration with total disregard for our most vulnerable, especially as students in poverty lose out on opportunities for higher education, communities of color suffer the loss of development grants, and working-class families go without the energy assistance programs that keep them warm during the coldest of seasons. Read more »
My constituents have flooded both my Milwaukee and D.C. offices with phone calls expressing concern about the direction of the country. I look forward to the opportunity to engage in a constructive dialogue with the residents of the 4th Congressional District during this tumultuous time. Read more »
I find it incredulous that President Trump could claim a commitment to national security while failing to even mention how we will protect our nation's women and daughters, especially when an average of three women are killed by a current or former partner every day in our country. Read more »
My constituents have flooded both my Milwaukee and D.C. offices with phone calls expressing concern about the direction of the country. I look forward to the opportunity to engage in a constructive dialogue with the residents of the 4th Congressional District during this tumultuous time. Read more »
As Americans exercise their constitutional right to protest President Trump's executive orders, I'll be in Washington with my House and Senate colleagues, working on policy solutions to address these concerns and protect our democracy from this administration's draconian efforts. Together, we will show President Trump and his supporters that America doesn't have to sacrifice our compassion and conscience for our security. Read more »
As a proud Democrat, I want President-elect Trump to see me front and center as he's sworn in. I want him to see exactly what his opposition looks like. When he sees me, I want him to see The Resistance. Read more »
