Katie Porter

Katie Porter

1/6/2025, 1:14 PM
Status
Inactive
State
California
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$7,434,958.86
Date of Birth
1974-01-03
Gender
Female

Contact Information

Party History

2019
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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
Katie Porter supports policies aimed at increasing economic opportunities and fairness, including raising the minimum wage and implementing stronger consumer protection measures.

Agriculture

Liberal
Porter advocates for sustainable agricultural practices and supports measures to aid small farmers and address climate impacts on agriculture.

Immigration

Liberal
Porter supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and opposes policies perceived as discriminatory or inhumane.

Education

Liberal
She advocates for increased funding for public education, reducing student loan debt, and making college more affordable.

Energy

Liberal
Porter supports transitioning to renewable energy sources and investing in green technology to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Liberal
Katie Porter acknowledges climate change as a critical issue and supports aggressive measures to curb carbon emissions and invest in renewable energy.

Healthcare

Liberal
Porter advocates for expanding access to affordable healthcare, supporting a public option and measures to bring down prescription drug costs.

Housing

Liberal
She supports policies aimed at increasing affordable housing and tenant rights, and addresses homelessness through comprehensive housing solutions.

Transportation

Liberal
Porter supports investing in public transportation infrastructure and green transit solutions to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
She advocates for improving healthcare services and benefits for veterans, ensuring timely access to care and support for mental health services.

Voting rights

Liberal
Porter supports measures to expand voting access, including voting rights protections, combating voter suppression, and ensuring election security.

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Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
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To condemn the rise in antisemitism, call on all Americans to combat antisemitism in the United States, and implement aspects of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
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Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan.
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Declaring support and gratitude by the House of Representatives to food banks, food pantries, and other community-based organizations working to end food insecurity and providing other essential services in the United States.
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Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2023
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Recognizing the 5-year anniversary of the horrific antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, and condemning antisemitism.
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Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
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Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
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Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
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Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.
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Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 11, 2023, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
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Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education.
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Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
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Calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.
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Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2023
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Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.
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Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2023.
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Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
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Condemning recent hate crimes committed against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 22 through 26, 2023, as "Educator Mental Health Awareness Week".
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings.
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Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
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Condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, in which 10 Americans were killed and 3 were injured, and in which 11 of the 13 victims were Black Americans, condemning the Great Replacement Theory as a White supremacist conspiracy theory, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating White supremacy, hatred, and racial injustice.
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Recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States.
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Encouraging the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue its critical work, in person and online, in educating the public about the dangers of antisemitism and the origins of the Holocaust.
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Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
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Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
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Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
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Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.
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Recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Care Worker Recognition Month".
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Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
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Condemning attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.
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Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms.
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Memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations.
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Original Black History Month Resolution of 2023
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 27 through March 3, 2023, as "Public Schools Week".
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Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2024
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Honoring the life and legacy of John Robert Lewis and commending John Robert Lewis for his towering achievements in the nonviolent struggle for civil rights.
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Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
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Designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
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Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
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Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024
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HELP Copays Act
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To award a congressional gold medal to James Earl Jones, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life in reshaping perceptions, dismantling racial barriers, and advocating for equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in film and theatre.
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Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act
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Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
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Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
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SHIP Act
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Recognizing the significance of "Chicano Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.
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Requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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Fully addressing child poverty.
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Recognizing Israel as America's legitimate and democratic ally and condemning antisemitism.
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Recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
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Expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.
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Expressing support for the recognition of August 13th through August 19, 2023, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 25 through March 31, 2024, as "National Farmworker Awareness Week".
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Expressing support for the designation of July as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
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MEMBERS Resolution
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Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day".
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Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.
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Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately comply with international commitments regarding the release and treatment of prisoners of war, hostages, and other detained persons.
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Condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States and encouraging college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism.
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Honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the California State Legislature, the first Latina elected to Los Angeles City Council, and the first Latina elected to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
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Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into the outdoors and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of July as "Latino Conservation Week".
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
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Supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
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Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.
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Expressing support for the recognition of September 25, 2023, to October 1, 2023, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
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Recognizing the religious significance of Eid al-Adha and wishing Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world a prosperous holiday.
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Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
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Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.
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Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month".
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Commemorating the 31st anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
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Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
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Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution
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Expressing support for the designation of "Batten Disease Awareness Day" on June 9.
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Recognizing the Republic of Artsakh's independence and condemning Azerbaijan's continued aggression against Armenia and Artsakh.
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Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2023, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
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Expressing support for the recognition of April 30 through May 6, 2023, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
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Expressing support for the staff of this Nation's public, school, academic, and special libraries and the essential services they provide to our communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social services and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
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Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in elementary and secondary schools.
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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require continued broadcasting of the full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with the broadcasts that occured on January 3-6, 2023.
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Expressing support for the designation of the second week of June as Children's Week in the United States.
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Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.
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Supporting the teaching of climate change in schools.
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Expressing support for Black service members this Memorial Day who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States at home and abroad despite facing racism in the Armed Forces and systemic inequities on United States soil.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
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Marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence.
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Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority to approve drugs for abortion care.
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Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
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Promoting youth mental health and well-being in a changing climate.
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Recognizing the month of October 2024 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all young children and families should have access to high-quality, affordable child care and early education.
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Recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr., on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
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Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
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Expressing support for the designation of September 10, 2024, as "National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day" to educate about the growing firearm suicide crisis in the United States and promote the importance of storing firearms safely and securely as an essential component of suicide prevention.
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Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr.
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Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
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Expressing support for developing supportive, inclusive, safe, and responsive public schools that provide all students with a well-rounded education and prepare all students for success in life and for the exercise of their social and economic rights, fostering parental involvement in education in a manner that builds partnerships and trust between parents and educators, and protecting the civil rights of students and families.
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Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.
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Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
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Expressing support for the designation of June 7, 2024, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2024 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
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Expressing support for the designation of March 23, 2023, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day", and calling on each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation.
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Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.
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Condemning the horrific shootings that occurred in Monterey Park, California, on January 21, 2023, and in Half Moon Bay, California, on January 23, 2023, honoring the memory of the victims of the attacks, expressing condolences and support to all those impacted by these tragedies, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to supporting the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.
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Recognizing Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the remarkable and unique contributions of all LGBTQI+ Black Americans in United States history.
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Honoring the victims of the March 15, 2019, shootings at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Honoring the life of Dr. Paul Farmer by recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to adopt a 21st-century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine the health and well-being of people around the world.
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Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".
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Declaring racism a public health crisis.
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Expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.
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Commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.
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Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month".
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Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
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Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
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Supporting the designation of March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
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VA Employee Fairness Act of 2024
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
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Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families.
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SAFE Lending Act of 2024
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Expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA jackets to FFA members in need.
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Democracy in Design Act
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Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.
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Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act
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Supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.
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Reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution.
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Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
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Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act.
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Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to join in efforts to educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.
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Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.
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Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
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Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month.
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Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week".
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.
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Condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations.
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Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024
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Expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day".