Rep. Colin Allred
@RepColinAllred
Official Twitter of Rep. Colin Allred #TX32. Civil rights attorney. Former Obama HUD and NFL player. Member of @transportDems and @houseforeign.
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http://allred.house.gov 27-12-2018 18:21:10
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Autism is personal for so many folks in North Texas. That's why I'm proud to cosponsor the #AutismFamilyCaregiversAct to create a pilot program for training caregivers and families of children with Autism. This will help break down barriers and support individuals with autism.
I’m proud to have joined my colleagues in urging U.S. EEOC to recognize that abortion is a covered medical condition under the #PregnantWorkersFairnessAct . Women shouldn’t have to choose between their health and their job- and now they don’t have to. news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-re…
When we work together we can do big things. I was proud to be named among the most bipartisan members in Congress and the most bipartisan member in Texas by Common Ground Committee. I will continue to work across party lines to deliver for Texans.
The gun violence epidemic has devastated communities in Texas and across our country for far too long. I met with PlayersCoalition this week to discuss how we can work toward common-sense solutions to address gun violence, and save lives.
My mom was a teacher, so I know programs like this are critical for aspiring educators.
I secured $500,000 for Dallas College's Teaching Residency Apprenticeship Program last year, and I'll keep working to expand teacher training options. dallasnews.com/news/education…
DRC President and CEO Dale Petroskey recently attended the address by PM's Office of Japan Fumio Kishida to the Joint Meeting of Congress as Congressman Rep. Colin Allred’s exclusive guest.
The address underscored the strong diplomatic and economic ties between the U.S. and Japan.
Thanks to incentives we passed in the #InflationReductionAct , businesses like Canadian Solar are investing in Texas. I was proud to meet with the folks from Canadian Solar this week to discuss their proposed solar manufacturing facility in Mesquite that will create 1,500 jobs.
The state's inaction here is a tragedy, and children in foster care have been neglected for too long. I've joined my colleagues in asking the state how they'll address this and work with the court toward a solution. We must do better for these children. texastribune.org/2024/04/15/tex…
It's our duty to make sure our veterans get the care they have earned. And now, North Texas veterans have increased access to counseling services and Veterans Affairs benefits with the opening of the Dallas Vet Center. Find more info here: vetcenter.va.gov