Early this morning, I voted βnoβ on the Trump-Republican budget bill that cuts Medicare, Medicaid, and food assistance for seniors, veterans, working families and children. Read my statement:
I was just reminded of this memory from 2015: The great John Lewis with my grandkids at the White House.
John was a dear friend and a legend of American history. I miss him, his leadership, and his courage every day.
Our warfighters are unmatched on the front lines, but it also takes a talented and committed group of workers to give them the incredible equipment they need to win battles. Yesterday, we lost both warfighters and several of the contractors who support those efforts.
I'm praying
America's friendship with Greece and Cyprus is founded on our common love of democracy. That's what makes our partnerships so powerful.
Earlier this week, I spoke with Greek- and Cypriot-American leaders from South Jersey and across the country on how we can tighten the bond
I'm aware of the challenges facing the Emanet family, who have been rooted in our community for decades and whose restaurant has become a core part of said community.
Let's be clear: Our immigration system is fundamentally broken, and every day immigrants get targeted as a
This week, we forced a vote & passed @DonaldNorcross' Faster Labor Contracts Actβ
This bill requires employers to bargain with organized workers within 10 days of voting to form their union.
We're calling on the Senate to pass the bill & deliver for workers.
Workers can't wait years for a first contract. The Faster Labor Contracts Act makes sure they don't have to. BIG WIN in the House yesterday. Congrats to @DonaldNorcross and every Member who stood on the right side of this fight. This is what SHOWING UP for working people looks
Yesterday I voted NO on the Republican's $70 billion handout to ICE.
Just like we saw with the last reconciliation bill, this is Americans getting screwed 2.0.
In Trump's unaffordable America, imagine how 70 BILLION dollars could have helped bring your costs down. Instead,
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Labor is in the House! We just passed Rep. @DonaldNorcross's Faster Labor Contracts Act on a bipartisan discharge petition to help American workers organize for a fair shake and fair pay. This is a big deal!
My Faster Labor Contracts Act has passed the House!
Newly unionized workers shouldn't have to wait years for their first contract. I appreciate my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for coming together to take this enormous step β now let's finish the job:
When workers vote to form a union, they should not have to wait years, or even months, to get a first contract. The #IBEW applauds House passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act, and especially thanks IBEW member @DonaldNorcross for his leadership in making it happen.