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President Barack Obama is joined on stage for the signing of the 21st Century Cures Act
Congresswoman Johnson spoke on the need for passage of the 21st century Cares Act in the Senate with Senator (l to r) Cornyn, Rep. Murphy, Senator Cassidy, Senator Murphy, Senator Alexander, and Rep. Upton
Washington, DC - (Wednesday, July 6, 2016) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson applauded the passage of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act in the House of Representatives. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, with a final vote count of 422 – 2. Congresswoman Johnson was the lead Democratic cosponsor of the bill.
Washington, DC - (Thursday, June 16, 2016) - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5293, which will provide $576.3 billion for national security purposes, readiness programs, and health programs for service members, veterans, and military families.
Washington, DC - (Wednesday, June 15, 2016) - Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a full committee markup on the amended version of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. The legislation passed unanimously out of the Committee (53-0). Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is the lead Democratic cosponsor of H.R. 2646 and worked with Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA), the bill sponsor, to craft the legislation.
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By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
WASHINGTON, DC - (Wednesday, May 11th, 2016) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson introduced the National Nurses Week Resolution in observance of National Nurses Week. In its 26th year, National Nurses Week is dedicated to giving recognition to the vast contributions nurses make to the healthcare profession. It runs from May 6th, National Nurses Day, to May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
Washington, DC - (Friday, April 15, 2016) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) led an eight-member delegation of Texas Congressional Democrats in petitioning Speaker Paul Ryan and Congressional Appropriators to provide emergency supplemental funding that will be used to combat the Zika virus. The Zika virus originated in Brazil in 2015 and now presents an imminent public health threat to the rest of the Western hemisphere, especially for pregnant women in the affected regions.