Excited to share that I have been elected 2nd Vice Chair of , appointed to and the new Regional Leadership Council, and re-appointed to . Let's make the #118thcongress a rewarding one. 🇺🇸
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I’m excited to join my colleagues on .
I will work tirelessly to fight for comprehensive immigration reform and a more humane immigration system, to ensure that those who come to our shores seeking a better future can pursue the American dream as my family did.
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Decades of addressing immigration solely as a border issue, actively shrinking legal pathways, and failing to get beyond paralyzing gridlock have created a humanitarian crisis.
We must address this complex challenge in a way that preserves our country's values.
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The Department of Homeland Security is committed to ensuring that American businesses can meet their seasonal labor needs.
My full statement on the H-2B visa program⬇️
uscis.gov/newsroom/alert
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“The persistent cyber threats facing federal agencies demand that we are able to dynamically grow and evolve the programs aimed at defending and building resilience in federal networks.” -
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We have a moral obligation to protect every single immigrant fleeing persecution and torture abroad. That’s what the spirit of America is all about.
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Apparently Mark Zuckerberg believes the risks to our democracy have “receded” since Jan. 6 and trusts that Trump won’t use platforms to incite violence. I have my doubts.
Read my letter here⬇️
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Immigration reform is more than just a partisan talking point.
Immigration reform is a matter of American national security, American economic growth, and of our collective future.
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We condemn the attack on the Temple Ner Tamid synagogue in New Jersey this week, yet another heinous act of antisemitism. We at are fighting against hate and will continue to work with our community partners to hold perpetrators of such violence accountable.
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I said what I said.
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We commemorate #BlackHistoryMonth this February by recognizing the contributions black Americans have made to the history of our Nation. Learn more about Black History Month: blackhistorymonth.gov #BHM
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The fight against human trafficking is one of the most significant priorities of this Department.
By recognizing our recipients today at the Annual Awards in Countering Human Trafficking Ceremony, we bring honor to all who work on this critical mission.
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DACA recipients are our students, our doctors, our nurses, our firefighters, and our servicemembers. They deserve our support—and a pathway to citizenship.
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I benefited greatly from my meeting with members of the Cuban-American community in Miami. I am grateful for their time and their tireless commitment to the Cuban people, the power of democracy, and the lawful pathways to America we have created.
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I'm excited to share that I have been appointed to serve on and . I am ready to get to work to serve our veterans and to uplift civil and human rights for all.
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We need to ensure the Federal government and private sector continue to work together to harden corporate networks from cyber-attacks.
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Heartbreaking to hear of yet another antisemitic attack, this time in a synagogue on Holocaust Remembrance Day in Jerusalem.
My prayers and condolences to the victims and their families. Antisemitism has no place in this world and we must do everything we can to end it.
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“One of the most fundamental jobs of the federal government is to keep Americans safe from all manner of threats….I hope to use my seat on to address the rise of violent domestic extremism.”
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To enhance the security of our border and to limit irregular migration, DHS has put in place a lawful & streamlined path to travel to the U.S. This process is open for applications.
Learn more ⬇️
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.@DHSgov announced information on how nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and their immediate family members, may request to come to the U.S. in a safe and orderly way.
To learn more about the processes and how to avoid scams, visit:
uscis.gov/CHNV
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A few days after being on the campaign trail, Trump is back to spouting the Big Lie he started years ago.
As we've seen too many times before, election disinformation only leads to violent consequences.
It's time we stand for democracy and for the truth.
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"We have seen too much tragedy in…the Atlantic. We have seen a loss of life, we have seen loved ones lose children and family members. It is not for people to take to the seas. We have provided a lawful and safe pathway for them to come." -
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My Republican colleagues are right: we are a nation of laws. But we are also a nation of immigrants.
Those aren’t mutually exclusive.
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With antisemitism on the rise, we must continue to assist synagogues – and all houses of worship – in bolstering their security.
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I am so proud of the work has done on his trip to Poland: using his platform to push back against Holocaust denial and disinformation and building coalitions to combat the global rise in antisemitism.
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👉ICYMI: Our 2023 #JCDC cyber planning agenda includes a focus on high-risk communities—in particular, strengthening protection of civil society organizations, including those that support journalists & cybersecurity researchers. Learn more at bit.ly/3XIDSMd.
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Proud to serve a second term on and join . I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to make positive change for Louisianians! 💪🏾
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It is a privilege to join the House Committee on Homeland Security, which plays a vital role in our national security.
I look forward to working with + to secure our country and support the federal agencies that all under the Cmte’s jurisdiction.
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Calling all students in 8-11th grades: If you are passionate about community service & emergency preparedness, check out this program.
We would love to see some of the dynamic young people from #MI07 represented on this panel.
More info: fema.gov/emergency-mana
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We’re accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC), a program that brings teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community preparedness. The application period is open Jan. 23 through March 6.
More info: fema.gov/press-release/
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I’m pleased that is implementing our bill & released this report on how we can keep our students, teachers & schools safe from cyberattacks. Schools are often on the front lines when it comes to cyber threats — it’s critical they have the right tools to stay protected.
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The effort is being led by Rep. Elissa Slotkin and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. They have a new report with specific recommendations. wilx.com/2023/01/27/new
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Earlier this week, DHS’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships hosted the finalists of Invent2Protect, a program that empowers students to develop innovative projects that help prevent targeted violence & terrorism in their communities.
Results: dhs.gov/news/2023/01/2
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My message on today, January 27—the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau—International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Earlier this month, I wrote about the historic alliance between Jews and African Americans, and the need for all Americans of good will to stand in solidarity against the horrifying rise in hate and bigotry we’ve seen in recent years.
Read here:
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This was a horrific, politically motivated attack and the perpetrator must face justice. We continue to pray for the Pelosi family.
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As a proud immigrant and American patriot, I'm honored to join . We must ensure that Americans are protected and that we reform our laws to bring justice to our immigrant community. We won’t let the extreme GOP weaponize this committee.
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Good News: We just received our committee assignments and I'm thrilled to be joining and !
I look forward to working with House Democrats and across the aisle to reduce costs, create higher-paying jobs, make communities safer, and protect our freedoms.
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It is an honor to be appointed to the Committee on Homeland Security.
I'm looking forward to working on legislation and oversight related to the security of the United States, including cybersecurity, election security, immigration, and federal law enforcement.
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. says Americans have a moral imperative to help asylum seekers. "Our nation owes these communities more than the empty words they are accustomed to"
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Those who attacked the Capitol on January 6 should be brought to justice and face the consequences under law. They are not political prisoners.
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We must ensure that social media companies continue to remove individuals who spout hate speech and antisemitism from their platforms.
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