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• Rep. Sykes Hosts Girls in S.T.E.A.M. App Building Bootcamp | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes
  https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-hosts-girls-in-steam-app-building-bootcamp
  ... Science, Space, and Technology Committee, one of my personal priorities is increasing diversity and representation in our S.T.E.A.M. workforce. That’s why I’m proud to host this event, so girls and young women in Ohio’s 13th District can learn more about...
• Rep. Sykes Urges Support for H.R. 1734, the TRANQ Research Act, to Combat the Opioid Crisis and Prev
  https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-urges-support-hr-1734-tranq-research-act-combat-opioid-crisis-and
  ... Ohio one of the first states in the nation to schedule xylazine as a controlled substance drug. “The opioid epidemic has had a devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities across Ohio’s 13 th Congressional district,” said Rep. Sykes...
• Rep. Sykes Votes In Favor Of The TRANQ Research Act | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes
  https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-votes-favor-tranq-research-act
  ... and strategically focus on the science needed to detect, identify, and better understand synthetic opioids. One particularly dangerous fentanyl analogue contains Xylazine — a veterinary tranquilizer. Tranq, also known as the Zombie Drug, has gruesome side effects...
• Reps. Sykes, Carey Unveil Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Pedestrian Safety | U.S. Congresswoman E
  https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-sykes-carey-unveil-bipartisan-legislation-improve-pedestrian-safety
  ... since 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is the equivalent of about one death every 66 minutes. This problem has only increased over time. Pedestrian deaths have increased by 77% since 2010, according to the Governors...
• CONGRESSWOMAN SYLVIA GARCIA REINTRODUCES BILL TO ADVANCE CANCER HEALTHCARE FOR WOMEN VETERANS | Repr
  https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-sylvia-garcia-reintroduces-bill-to-advance-cancer-healthcare-for-women-veterans
  ... that receive care from the Veterans Health Administration has tripled between FY 2000 and FY 2015. The United States will likely see an increase in older female veterans in the coming years -- meaning an accelerated need for female cancer care. Read the one...
• CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE MARKS AMERICA’S 88TH GOLD STAR MOTHER’S AND FAMILY’S DAY | Representative Mo
  https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-marks-americas-88th-gold-star-mothers-and-familys-day
  ... to their families, who have endured the unspeakable grief of losing a child in armed conflict. The origins of Gold Star Mother’s Day date back to Grace Darling Seibold, the mother of a World War One aviator and the first ‘Gold Star Mother.’ Grace’s son George...
• CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE TAKES ACTION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS | Representative Morelle
  https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-takes-action-lower-prescription-drug-costs
  ... Morelle . “The Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act will create significant cost-savings for our families and ensure no one is forced to ration medication or skip a refill just to make ends meet. I’m proud to support this common-sense legislation...
• CONGRESSMAN MORELLE TAKES ACTION TO ENSHRINE ESSENTIAL HUMAN RIGHTS FOR LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY | Represent
  https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morelle-takes-action-enshrine-essential-human-rights-lgbtq
  .... Morelle was one of the original co-sponsors of the Equality Act , which will amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other existing laws to ensure LGBTQ+ individuals are guaranteed the same anti-discrimination protections as their fellow Americans...
• Moskowitz Statement on the Biden Administration’s Decision to Remove Cuba’s Designation As A State S
  https://moskowitz.house.gov/posts/cuba-sponsor-of-terrorism
  ... that prevents veterans and their families from losing VA pension benefits because of one-time medical or injury-related payments. Under current law, VA pension benefits are income-based, meaning one-time payments such as insurance settlements for medical...
• CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN ANNOUNCES LOCAL RELIEF OPTIONS FOR FURLOUGHED FEDERAL WORKERS | Representative Mo
  https://moylan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moylan-announces-local-relief-options-furloughed-federal-workers
  ..., workers, and retirees. “We know what people are asking right now—‘Will I get paid? Will I still have a job? How do I keep the lights on?’ These are real concerns, and our office is fighting every day to make sure no one faces hardship alone...