Each year, #HispanicHeritageMonth honors the contributions and beautiful diversity of America’s Latino communities – from immigrants proudly embracing their new home to families whose roots predate our founding.
At every stage of America’s history, Latinos have enriched the fabric of our culture, the vitality of our democracy and the strength of our nation.
Whether on the battlefield or on the frontlines of the pandemic, in union halls or in the halls of power, Latinos’ talents and patriotism have helped forge an ever-brighter future for all Americans.
In celebrating their history and heritage, @HouseDemocrats renew our resolve to address the systemic inequities still plaguing Latino communities.
Our #InflationReductionAct secures quality health coverage for families across the country, including nearly 700,000 Latinos.
Committed to advancing justice and expanding opportunity, the Democratic House has twice passed the American Dream and Promise Act to preserve the hopes of our nation’s Dreamers and reform our broken immigration system.
Guided by the leadership of our @HispanicCaucus and inspired by the work of tireless advocates, we will never relent in honoring the spirit of our founding: E pluribus unum – out of many, one.
The nationwide abortion ban proposal put forth today is the latest, clearest signal of extreme MAGA Republicans intent to criminalize women’s health freedom in all 50 states and arrest doctors for providing basic care.
Make no mistake: if Republicans get the chance, they will work to pass laws even more draconian than this bill – just like the bans they have enacted in states like Texas, Mississippi and Oklahoma.
We are already seeing the agonizing reality of the radical bans enacted by radical right-wing state legislatures – and extreme MAGA Republicans in Congress clearly want to inflict this same suffering on every woman in every state.
For 28 years, the Violence Against Women Act has stood as a pillar of justice and safety. Written, introduced and championed by @POTUS Biden in the Senate three decades ago, VAWA remains an invaluable tool in our nation’s fight against the horrors of domestic violence.
In the years since it was signed into law, @HouseDemocrats have proudly fought to strengthen and expand this landmark legislation – determined to stamp out an epidemic of violence that still affects one in three women.
This year, the Congress took another step forward – passing the long-overdue Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. This legislation bolsters investments in violence prevention, strengthens services for survivors and empowers Tribal courts to prosecute non-Native abusers.
On this morning 21 years ago, unfathomable acts of terror wreaked destruction on U.S. soil: shattering Americans’ sense of security and forever changing our nation.
As we remember the 3,000 precious souls stolen away from us, we pray for the families left behind.
While images of smoke and rubble are forever etched into our collective memory, so too is evidence of America’s extraordinary resilience: first responders racing toward scenes of destruction, communities rallying together and a generation of patriots stepping forward to serve.
Congress has worked to honor those whose bravery lit our way through one of the darkest moments in American history: securing vital support for 9/11 heroes and their families with the James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act and the Never Forget the Heroes Act.
Today, Americans join the people of the United Kingdom in mourning the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Over her seven decades on the throne, Her Majesty was a pillar of leadership in the global arena and a devoted friend of freedom.
On behalf of the United States Congress, I extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Royal Family during this sad time. Queen Elizabeth embodied the highest spirit of civic duty: earning the reverence of her people and the respect of the world.
Her Majesty capably shepherded the United Kingdom through great turbulence and transition. As the Head of the Commonwealth, she helped advance a new global order of security, prosperity and peace.
Today, I had the honor of engaging in a working session with Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.
I commended the Netherlands' bold leadership on climate, and I proudly accepted Her Majesty's praise for our efforts – in California and across America – to build a sustainable future.
We also discussed both the opportunities and challenges that social media presents to our society and to our children.
On these and other issues, we found common ground and shared values.
Today, a radical, Republican-appointed federal judge ruled that employers can deny coverage for PrEP: a drug proven to save lives from HIV/AIDS and a key strategy for ending the epidemic.
This disturbing decision amounts to open homophobia: unleashing unthinkable suffering and death specifically among the LGBTQ community.
This decision also threatens vital preventative health services guaranteed under the Affordable Care Act, including birth control, vaccinations and routine health screenings.