Speeches & Testimony

I rise today to speak in favor of H.R. 268, the Emergency Disaster Appropriations bill. This bill would appropriate funds for programs supporting communities rebuilding after suffering through numerous natural disasters throughout 2018. My home State of Hawai'i is in particular need of assistance. It was hit hard by multiple devastating storms over the islands and by the sustained… Read more »

Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, of which I am a very proud cosponsor. H.R. 1 is a critical step toward reversing the accelerating deterioration in our Nation's most cherished democratic foundation--the consent of the governed--and taking back our government for all citizens. It would fight voter suppression; simplify voting;… Read more »