We must deliver essential and long overdue aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. npr.org/2024/04/15/124…

Welcome to Chicago, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso! Excited to see your talents on full display for the Chicago Sky this season.
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The CCP bans Chinese words related to fentanyl from PRC-based websites while subsidizing fentanyl precursor producers and allowing them to promote their products in English.

The CCP is protecting its own citizens from fentanyl and fueling the epidemic here.

TB is preventable and treatable, yet it was still the second deadliest infectious disease in 2022, with 10 million cases. With new vaccines in the works, it’s critical public health officials have all the tools they need to finally help tackle this disease vox.com/future-perfect…

The global battle for talent is heating up, and the U.S. may be losing ground to China. Read Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's in-depth analysis on why the U.S. is struggling to retain top talent and what it means for the future of our work force.

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Today, we sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Assistant Secretary & Office of Management and Budget Director to request federal funds for the rehabilitation of the Lake Michigan shoreline at Morgan Shoal in Chicago—a critical project to address eroding shoreline and protect nearby areas from flooding.

I was honored to receive this recognition from my friend, Reverend John Harrell, at the National Baptist Convention Home Mission Rally Friday night alongside Rep. Danny K. Davis, Toni Preckwinkle, and other civic leaders in our community.

It was a pleasure to join with Rep. Ralph Norman yesterday to talk about the future of green energy at our Congressional Solar Caucus briefing. Like solar power, progress doesn't happen overnight, and it’s critical that America invests in our a green, solar future now.

The Child Tax Credit passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support because it provides an important lifeline to help families with everyday expenses.

Republican Senators threatening to sink it or use it as leverage would hurt American families. nbcnews.com/politics/congr…

Closing the gun show loophole is a important step by President Biden to save lives by keeping firearms away from dangerous felons and domestic abusers. Congress must build on this by passing common-sense universal background check legislation. politico.com/news/2024/04/1…

Northern Gaza has now entered a period of famine. It is vital that more humanitarian aid is allowed to safely enter the region for those in desperate need.
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Flavored vaping products are not authorized by the FDA, yet tens of millions of these illegal products have flooded our country from China and are being marketed to children.

The FDA has the ability to pull these illegal vapes off the shelves now.

It must.

It’s been three years since I released my report on my investigation into toxic heavy metals in baby food.

The FDA still has no updates on what they will do about high levels of arsenic, cadmium, and mercury.

That’s unacceptable and keeps our children at risk.

It was an honor to attend Japanese Prime Minister 岸田文雄's joint address to Congress this morning with my guest Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita, a proud Japanese American and a leader in the Illinois Asian American Caucus.

Our alliance with Japan is critical to the collective security of the Indo-Pacific region. If America is to counter the economic and national security threats posed by the CCP, an even stronger U.S.-Japan relationship is necessary. nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/…

Glad to see President Biden working with the U.S. EPA to safely limit the levels of forever chemicals in drinking water to protect Americans. politico.com/news/2024/04/1…

Our government needs the best and brightest to help guide the future of policymaking, but artificial education and experience requirements that exclude skilled workers deny our country talented and diverse candidates. I’m glad to join Rep. Nancy Mace to introduce the ACCESS Act.

Cutting funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program would harm millions of low-income Americans, including the 250,000 people who utilize it in Cook County alone. We need to keep the program running. thehill.com/business/45840…

As the holy season of Ramadan comes to an end, I want to wish everyone in the Muslim community a joyful and celebratory Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak!

Modern, medically safe reproductive health care was not available in 1864. So why is the Arizona Supreme Court using it as justification to all but wipe out abortion access in the state?

We need to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act to avoid similar outrageous decisions.