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Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

DDemocratNY-12 · Representative
61
/ 100
Average
Attendance90
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone28
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency82
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
47
Total Statements
29
Floor Speeches
18
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 19Environment: 17Foreign Policy: 14Healthcare: 11Infrastructure: 11Trade: 11Immigration: 10Housing: 8Education: 5Crime & Justice: 5Israel: 5Defense: 5LGBTQ: 3Labor: 3Abortion: 3

Speech Tone

Neutral: 19Bipartisan: 13Urgent: 10Ceremonial: 4Partisan Attack: 1

Statements (47)

Press Release2026-06-01HealthcareLGBTQ
Nadler Leads New York Democrats Fighting To Protect Patients Receiving Gender-Affirming Care

Nadler Leads New York Democrats Fighting To Protect Patients Receiving Gender-Affirming Care Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) led U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), and Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) urging NYU…

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Press Release2026-05-27CeremonialEnvironment
Nadler Celebrates $1 Million Community Funding Grant, Visits Lenox Hill Neighborhood Head Start Program

Nadler Celebrates $1 Million Community Funding Grant, Visits Lenox Hill Neighborhood Head Start Program New York, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) visited the Early Childhood Center at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House to celebrate continued federal funding for their award-winning Head…

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Press Release2026-05-22BipartisanClimateEnvironmentTrade
Nadler Statement On Voting Against Final Passage Of The Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill Through Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

Nadler Statement On Voting Against Final Passage Of The Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill Through Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Washington D.C. — Congre ssman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after voting against final passage of the Surface…

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Press Release2026-05-21BipartisanTaxesTradeInfrastructure
Nadler Opening Remarks On Build America 250 Act

Nadler Opening Remarks On Build America 250 Act Washington D.C. — Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) delivered opening remarks during the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup of the Build America 250 Act. Below is a full transcript of his remarks, which can also be viewed here:…

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Press Release2026-05-20Environment
Nadler Statement On Amtrak’s Lack Of Transparency Throughout Developer Selection Process

Nadler Statement On Amtrak’s Lack Of Transparency Throughout Developer Selection Process Nadler Statement On Amtrak’s Lack Of Transparency Throughout Developer Selection Process Amtrak's announcement comes after fierce opposition from Congressman Nadler, New York elected officials, and New York…

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Press Release2026-05-20UrgentTaxesForeign PolicyEducation
Nadler, Blunt Rochester Lead 10 Democratic Lawmakers Demanding The EEOC Resume Demographic Data Collection

Nadler, Blunt Rochester Lead 10 Democratic Lawmakers Demanding The EEOC Resume Demographic Data Collection Nadler, Blunt Rochester Lead 10 Democratic Lawmakers Demanding The EEOC Resume Demographic Data Collection EEOC’s latest actions further Trump’s agenda, eliminating protections for women and…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR2616HR2116
PARENTAL RIGHTS OVER THE EDUCATION AND CARE OF THEIR KIDS ACT

PARENTAL RIGHTS OVER THE EDUCATION AND CARE OF THEIR KIDS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3652-H3659] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-05-06UrgentImmigrationHealthcareAbortion
Nadler, 250+ Democrats Fight To Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, And FDA Authority

Nadler, 250+ Democrats Fight To Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, And FDA Authority Nadler, 250+ Democrats Fight To Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, And FDA Authority Washington, D.C. —More than 250 House and Senate Democrats, including Congressman Jerrold Nadler…

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Press Release2026-05-01ImmigrationHealthcareAbortion
Nadler, 47 Members Demand Transparency on Migrant Facility Housing Pregnant Girls

Nadler, 47 Members Demand Transparency on Migrant Facility Housing Pregnant Girls Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and 47 Members of Congress sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanding transparency on its…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentDefenseS1318HRES1224
FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACT

FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3160-H3168] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-04-27TaxesCrime & JusticeEthics
Nadler Introduces Bill To Ban Donald Trump’s Name From Federal Buildings

Nadler Introduces Bill To Ban Donald Trump’s Name From Federal Buildings Nadler Introduces Bill To Ban Donald Trump’s Name From Federal Buildings Watch Congressman Nadler’s PROTECT Act Video HERE Washingt on, DC – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) introduced a new bill, the Prohibiting…

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Press Release2026-04-26TaxesForeign PolicyInfrastructure
Nadler, Assemblymembers Micah Lasherand Tony Simone, State Senators Erik Bottcher and Liz Kruger, And Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal…

Nadler, Assemblymembers Micah Lasherand Tony Simone, State Senators Erik Bottcher and Liz Kruger, And Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal Demand "No Secret Deals On Penn Station" Nadler, Assemblymembers Micah Lasherand Tony Simone, State Senators Erik Bottcher and Liz Kruger, And…

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Floor Speech2026-04-21BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS2027
2027 PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET REQUEST WILL MAKE LIFE HARDER

2027 PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET REQUEST WILL MAKE LIFE HARDER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3029-H3033] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Press Release2026-04-16EnvironmentForeign PolicyTransparency
Nadler, Nine Democratic Lawmakers Demand New Independent Investigation Into Donald Trump's DOJ Cesspool Of Corruption Surrounding Antitrust Activities

Nadler, Nine Democratic Lawmakers Demand New Independent Investigation Into Donald Trump's DOJ Cesspool Of Corruption Surrounding Antitrust Activities Washingt on, DC – Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-12) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen…

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Press Release2026-04-15BipartisanTaxesIsraelTrade
Congressional Jewish Caucus Statement On The Passing Of Congressman Eliot Engel

Congressional Jewish Caucus Statement On The Passing Of Congressman Eliot Engel WASHINGTON, DC - The Congressional Jewish Caucus (CJC) issued the following statement, signed by its 21 members, following the passing of Congressman Eliot Engel: "The Members of the Congressional Jewish Caucus are…

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Press Release2026-04-14Bipartisan
Nadler's Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act Becomes Law

Nadler's Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act Becomes Law Washington, DC – On Monday, April 13, after years of advocacy by Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and the Jewish families whose artworks were looted by the Nazis, the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act of 2025 was signed…

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Floor Speech2026-04-09CeremonialForeign PolicyInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING ISABELLE SCHINDLER AND HER SERVICE TO THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECOGNIZING ISABELLE SCHINDLER AND HER SERVICE TO THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E310] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-04-09Infrastructure
Sponsored: To establish safety equipment, training, and maintenance requirements for turbine-powered helicopters carrying 2 or more passengers for…

Jerrold Nadler sponsored this legislation: To establish safety equipment, training, and maintenance requirements for turbine-powered helicopters carrying 2 or more passengers for compensation or hire, and for other purposes.. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Press Release2026-04-09BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentHousing
Nadler, Malliotakis, Menendez, Goldman, Espaillat Introduce Helicopter Safety and Parity Act

Nadler, Malliotakis, Menendez, Goldman, Espaillat Introduce Helicopter Safety and Parity Act Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Rep. Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Helicopter…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHJRES139
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanHealthcareTaxesForeign PolicyS1884S169
HOLOCAUST EXPROPRIATED ART RECOVERY ACT OF 2025

HOLOCAUST EXPROPRIATED ART RECOVERY ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2497-H2500] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-03-16Bipartisan
Nadler Praises Passage of the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025

Nadler Praises Passage of the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025 Today, the House of Representatives passed the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act of 2025 unanimously. Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) the lead House Democratic sponsor of the legislation released the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR5912HR7380
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41…

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Press Release2026-02-28UrgentTaxesForeign PolicyDefense
Nadler Statement on Trump's Military Action in Iran

Nadler Statement on Trump's Military Action in Iran Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement on Trump's military action in Iran: "Overnight, Trump started an illegal war without approval from Congress and against the wishes of the American people. "This war will…

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Press Release2026-02-26ImmigrationCrime & Justice
Nadler, Lasher Statement on ICE Entering Columbia University Residential Building and Detaining Student

Nadler, Lasher Statement on ICE Entering Columbia University Residential Building and Detaining Student Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and NYS Assemblymember Micah Lasher (AD/69) released the following statement on ICE agents entering a Columbia University dorm and detaining a…

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Floor Speech2026-02-25UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR4758HRES1075
HOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACT

HOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2301-H2306] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-02-24ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
Nadler Statement on Not Attending President Trump’s State of the Union

Nadler Statement on Not Attending President Trump’s State of the Union Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement on his decision to not attend President Trump's State of the Union address: This year, I will not be attending President Trump’s State of the Union…

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Floor Speech2026-02-24HousingHR4626HR6329
DON'T MESS WITH MY HOME APPLIANCES ACT

DON'T MESS WITH MY HOME APPLIANCES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2285-H2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-22UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147HRES1014
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1299-H1317] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-01-09Agriculture
Sponsored: Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.

Jerrold Nadler sponsored this legislation: Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialEnvironmentInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING ANDREW HEINEMAN AND HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECOGNIZING ANDREW HEINEMAN AND HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E16] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2025-12-17IsraelInfrastructure
Sponsored: Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025

Jerrold Nadler sponsored this legislation: Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined…

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Floor Speech2025-07-22Healthcare
Sponsored: End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act

Jerrold Nadler sponsored this legislation: End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-06-24
Sponsored: Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act

Jerrold Nadler sponsored this legislation: Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Floor Speech2025-06-17
Sponsored: American Royalties Too Act of 2025

Jerrold Nadler sponsored this legislation: American Royalties Too Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Floor Speech2025-05-05
Sponsored: Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025

Jerrold Nadler sponsored this legislation: Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Floor Speech2025-04-28TaxesIsrael
Sponsored: West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

Jerrold Nadler sponsored this legislation: West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall…

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Floor Speech2025-03-27BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE NITA M. LOWEY

IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE NITA M. LOWEY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H1316] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] IN…

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Floor Speech2025-03-25
Sponsored: Children’s Health Protection Act of 2025

Jerrold Nadler sponsored this legislation: Children’s Health Protection Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-01-16UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironmentHR30HRES5
PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT

PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Pages H191-H202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-01-14BipartisanHealthcareEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR28S9
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [House] [Pages H126-H138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-01-13ImmigrationTaxesForeign PolicyHR23
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E19-E20] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-01-07UrgentImmigrationCrime & JusticeHR29HRES5
LAKEN RILEY ACT

LAKEN RILEY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [House] [Pages H53-H61] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LAKEN RILEY ACT Mr.…

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Floor Speech2024-12-17BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR115HR1507
MIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACT

MIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7253-H7259] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2024-12-12UrgentS4199HRES1612
JUDICIAL UNDERSTAFFING DELAYS GETTING EMERGENCIES SOLVED ACT OF 2024

JUDICIAL UNDERSTAFFING DELAYS GETTING EMERGENCIES SOLVED ACT OF 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7116-H7124] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2024-09-18Partisan AttackImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR5179S76
ANTI-BDS LABELING ACT

ANTI-BDS LABELING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H5350-H5353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2024-09-18CeremonialImmigrationAbortionTaxesHR7909HRES1455
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H5354-H5358] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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