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Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson representing TX-30; Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology; 1st Registered Nurse in Congress

Dallas, Texas
Joined July 2010

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Apr 26

    Join us this Saturday, 4/28 for our annual World of Women for World Peace Conference where we will discuss ways to promote peace-building in our communities.

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  2. America needs to engage in the world, not withdraw & undermine our credibility.

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  3. Apr 27

    With , we’ll make sure STATE workers have access to the kind of job training & education that lead to success.

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  4. Apr 26

    My condolences are with Officer Santander's family during this difficult time. May we continue to show our support this evening.

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  5. Apr 18

    My sincerest condolences are with the Bush family, as I have known them for almost half of my life. I always admired Mrs. Bush’s charisma, her true patriotism, and the leadership she displayed in advocating for stronger literacy programs.

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  6. Apr 18

    More than 4 in 10 people in the US – over 133.9 million Americans – live in counties that had unhealthy ozone/particle pollution in 2014-2016. A significant rise since last year's report. So why is hacking away at EPA clean air guidelines?

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  7. Apr 17

    Tax cuts don’t pay for themselves, so how do Republicans want to pay for the ? By cutting crucial benefits like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.

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  8. Apr 14

    Congress needs to face the evidence-based facts. Protecting scientific integrity policies is in the best interests of citizens, even at the risk of corporate profit!

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  9. Apr 10

    Women who experience sexual harassment at work are 6.5x more likely to change jobs than women who don't – often to a job of lower quality or with lower pay.

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  10. Apr 9

    Only 3 days left to submit works of art for the Congressional Art Competition! Have your work hung in the U.S. Capitol for thousands to see! Follow the link to get involved and learn more:

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  11. Apr 8

    Safe neighborhoods are strong neighborhoods. I was delighted to support this weekend. to ensure all communities are united and cherished.

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  12. Apr 6

    The April 12th deadline for Congressional Art Competition submissions is fast approaching! Click the link to find out how you can still get involved:

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  13. Apr 4

    Activist. Visionary. Leader. 50 years ago today Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. The most authentic way to honor his legacy is to continue to seek the true depth of human unity and resilience he led us to strive for.

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  14. Mar 31

    Sarah T. Hughes was among the first woman elected to the Texas legislature. She served 3 terms in the . In 1935 she was appointed as the first woman to serve as state district judge for the Fourteenth District Court in Dallas

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  15. Mar 30

    Ann Richards fought for civil rights in Texas even prior to working for political campaigns in 1950 and later as county commissioner in 1976. Ann served as Texas Governor from 1990 to 1994, never stopping her advocacy work.

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  16. Retweeted
    Mar 29

    Today, we announced we will allocate $150 million over a five-year period to our global education program.

    Archways to Opportunity Global education program: 
http://McD.to/6011DX13X
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  17. Mar 29

    Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg encountered constant gender discrimination throughout her personal life, education, and career. In 1993 she became the second female to serve on the Supreme Court.

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  18. Mar 29

    During I am proud of commitment to achieve 100% pay equity for women and men + people of all races performing similar work in the U.S. Even better they will not stop here but continue with a global initiative to achieve .

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  19. Mar 28

    Linda Brown represents the profound courage that change agents have possessed throughout our nation’s history. Her legacy is one of resistance; an example to the ordinary school children who continue to stand for our communities today.

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  20. Mar 28

    Born in 1920 near Saledo, Texas, Liz Carpenter began a career in journalism when few options were available to women. Carpenter worked to become the Executive Assistant for Lady Bird Johnson-advocating for women's rights along the way.

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