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Patricia Allard, Senior Policy Researcher and Analyst with Justice Strategies addresses those attending the briefing
Congresswoman Johnson spoke to the students about the importance of diversity in our society
Washington, DC – (Thursday, July 17, 2014) – This week, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson led the House and Senate in a bipartisan effort to involve the Obama administration in more than 900 adoption cases that are currently suspended by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Congresswoman Johnson, along with House colleagues, Michelle Bachmann (R-MN), Collin Peterson (D-MN), Trent Franks (R-AZ), and Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and James Inhofe (R-OK), have sent President Obama a letter detailing this crisis and urging the President to intervene directly
Dallas, TX– (Wednesday, July 9, 2014) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson met with President Barack Obama and a group of local elected and religious leaders to discuss the recent humanitarian crisis spurred by the influx of more than 52,000 unaccompanied children along the border during the President’s visit to Dallas today. Congresswoman Johnson offered the following statement after leaving her meeting with the President:
Friday, June 27th Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson will host the annual Youth Crime Prevention Summit. Every summer there is a traditional spike in youth related crimes. With students out of school for the summer, and no constructive outlets, some youth tend to get into trouble. Every year this summit brings together community leaders, faith based organizations, and law enforcement officials to speak to Dallas youth about alternatives to crime. It gives the teens some information on great community programs, athletics, tutoring, and other constructive activities they can participate
The White House Summit for Working Families
Washington, DC – (Thursday, May 22, 2014) - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, along with Rhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin, introduced new legislation aimed at addressing the disturbing issue of “re-homing” unwanted adopted children using private Internet forums. H.R. 4704 would expand the scope of the existing Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which operates under the Department of Justice, to include the illegal transfer of children.
Congresswoman Johnson addressed local students and parents at the 22nd annual Academy Day
Dallas, TX – (Monday, April 28, 2014) – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson held her 22nd annual Academy Day on Saturday, April 26th at Duncanville Senior High School in Duncanville, Texas.
Congresswoman Johnson address the hundreds of students that attended the science & technology brain trust.