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• Immigration | Congressman Bobby Scott
  https://bobbyscott.house.gov/issues/immigration
  .... “Tonight, President Biden laid out a path for how we continue to build back a better America— one where we can continue to lower costs for all Americans and secure democracy across the world. As President Biden noted, the American Rescue Plan...
• Reps. Foushee, Miller Introduce Second Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Low-Emissions Concrete and Asphalt
  https://foushee.house.gov/posts/reps-foushee-miller-introduce-second-bipartisan-bill-to-bolster-low-emissions-concrete-and-asphalt-production
  ... sector. Concrete, cement, and asphalt production plays a critical role in supporting U.S. infrastructure, national defense, and economic security. However, concrete facilities account for 8% of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to roughly one...
• Congresswoman Torres & 58 Lawmakers Call for Funding to Provide Legal Representation for People Faci
  https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-torres-58-lawmakers-call-funding-provide-legal
  ... A Roadmap to Economic Resilience - One Year Later Federal Judiciary Appropriations Budget and Fiscal Responsibility Central America Education and Student Loans Energy and Environment Health Care Immigration Impeachment Jobs and the Economy Local Issues...
• Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act | Congressman Joe Courtney
  https://courtney.house.gov/issues/blue-water-navy-vietnam-veterans-act
  ... to service connection for conditions related to that exposure. To be entitled to disability compensation benefits, these Veterans must have one or more of the conditions associated with Agent Orange exposure that are listed in 38 Code of Federal Regulations...
• Reps. Pressley, Porter, Cárdenas and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Protect Individuals with Mental Illne
  https://pressley.house.gov/2020/10/20/reps-pressley-porter-c-rdenas-and-scanlon-introduce-bill-protect-individuals/
  ..., 2020 Reps. Pressley, Porter, Cárdenas and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Protect Individuals with Mental Illness, Disabilities from Police Violence Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) WASHINGTON  – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), along...
• Pressley, Williams, 114 Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Defend Reproductive and Sexual Health Ca
  https://pressley.house.gov/2022/05/12/pressley-williams-114-colleagues-introduce-legislation-defend-reproductive-and/
  ... health care. These dangerous political restrictions being enacted against abortion care and gender-affirming care, and the ongoing threats on access to contraceptive care, make clear that no one is safe. It is time for Members of Congress to send...
• Pressley Joins Paid Leave for All, Colleagues in Day of Action for National Paid Family and Medical
  https://pressley.house.gov/2024/07/11/pressley-joins-paid-leave-for-all-colleagues-in-day-of-action-for-national-paid-family-and-medical-leave-policy/
  ... leave,” said Democratic Whip Katherine Clark. “It’s time for us to follow the lead of every one of our peer nations and guarantee Americans the support they need for a quality life — where taking time off to care for your loved one will not cost...
• Pressley, Clyburn, Scanlon, Colleagues Urge Biden to Use Clemency Power to Address Mass Incarceratio
  https://pressley.house.gov/2024/11/20/pressley-clyburn-scanlon-colleagues-urge-biden-to-use-clemency-power-to-address-mass-incarceration-before-leaving-office/
  ... in the world, with nearly two million people locked in jails and prisons throughout the country. The extreme use of incarceration has resulted in one in two adults having had an incarcerated family member. People of color are disproportionately put behind bars...
• Reps. Pressley, García and Jeffries Introduce Transit Parity Resolution - Ayanna Pressley
  https://pressley.house.gov/2020/12/10/reps-pressley-garc-and-jeffries-introduce-transit-parity-resolution/
  .... This split is out of step with the current needs of our country and leaves too many reliant on deteriorating transit systems with infrequent and unreliable service. “Public transit is a public good, and it’s past time our government treat it like one,” said...
• Pressley, Advocates, Survivors of Marathon Bombing Celebrate Passage of Congresswoman’s Post Disaste
  https://pressley.house.gov/2023/02/21/pressley-advocates-survivors-of-marathon-bombing-celebrate-passage-of-congresswomans-post-disaster-mental-health-response-act/
  ... of tragedies so no one else will feel like I did. This law is a big step in the right direction.” “CREW strives to support communities by helping them prepare and respond to extreme weather. Recognizing the interconnection between natural disasters and mental...