On the Issues

» Jackie Speier: A lifetime of helping women
Congresswoman Jackie Speier was sworn into Congress in April of 2008, becoming the 89th woman serving in the House of Representatives and Senate.  “We’ve  ...continue reading »


» Jackie Speier's commitment to equality
Congresswoman Jackie Speier was elected in April, 2008 to represent one of the most diverse and tolerant areas in the nation. The 12th Congressional District  ...continue reading »


» HR 6458Establishing a National 60 mph Speed Limit
The skyrocketing price of gasoline is the number one issue facing the American public today. That is why I introduced HR 6458, the "Gasoline  ...continue reading »


» Keeping our Promise to America's Veterans
Of all the responsibilities I hold as a Member of Congress, none is held more dearly than making sure our government keeps its promise  ...continue reading »


» Reforming Congress
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with my colleague, Republican Congressman Jeff Flake of Arizona, to talk about an issue that concerns  ...continue reading »


» Statement in Opposition to HR 6304, The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
Madam Speaker, when are we going to stop pulling the wool over the eyes of the American people? The proposed FISA law protects no  ...continue reading »


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Leo J. Ryan Post Office Dedication

           On Monday, November 17th, we had a beautiful ceremony to rename the Post Office at 210 South Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo the “Leo J. Ryan Post Office”.  In response to your requests, here’s the text of my remarks ...(more)
Posted on: 11-17-2008