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One of my priorities in Congress has been to fight for better treatment of animals everywhere – in the laboratory, on the farm, in commerce, at home, and in the wild. I successfully led the effort to end the U.S. Coast Guard’s use of live tissue trai...
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The federal budget process lays out the priorities and framework for federal spending and federal revenue collection. Every year, Congress decides how much to spend on everything from our military and veterans to school lunch programs and national pa...
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Growing up as a Latina in Boyle Heights, I witnessed racial, economic, and gender-based discrimination that shaped my values and my commitment to public service. Those experiences contributed to my passion for fighting in Congress to defend the civil...
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We must do everything we can to prepare our students to compete in the 21st century economy. As Vice Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee, I am committed to fighting for the education funding that o...
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Environmental stewardship remains one of the federal government’s most important responsibilities. How we care for our environment will have profound impacts on future generations of Angelenos and all Americans. That is why Congress must strengthen o...
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The United States spends more than $3 trillion dollars each year on health care – by far the most of any country in the world. Yet, despite these expenditures, Americans are dying younger, and have higher rates of infant mortality and preventable dea...
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As the Chairwoman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, I am fighting to ensure our homeland security personnel have the resources and guidance they need to keep our country safe against all threats, manmade and natural, and to tre...
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As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I strongly support increased funding for affordable housing programs that provide shelter and services to those in difficult economic circumstances. I have also worked over the years to provide criti...
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The United States is a nation of immigrants. Historically, people have come to the U.S. to find relief from religious, political, and economic oppression, and our country has benefited greatly from their contributions. Immigrants are business owners,...
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From sea to shining sea, Americans work hard every day to protect their economic stability. While the United States economy has shown signs of recovery from the 2008 collapse, millions are still unemployed, homeownership is not attainable enough, and...
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The Los Angeles River Revitalization effort is a critical ecosystem restoration project that has the potential to transform the City of Los Angeles. During my tenure in Congress, I have been deeply honored to initiate and lead the congressional effor...
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We have an obligation to ensure that all of our seniors have the opportunity to enjoy health security and economic security in their golden years. As Vice Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee, and a...
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As a native Angelena, I am well aware that the effective and efficient movement of people and goods is a never-ending challenge for our local communities. Cars, buses, and expanding light rail and subway lines have all played important roles in keepi...
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As the daughter, wife, and stepmother of veterans, I have always had a deep respect for the sacrifices made by the men and women of our nation’s armed forces. I strongly believe this country has a sacred responsibility to ensure that our veterans are...
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