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Representative from Florida's 21st Congressional District. Chair of .

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  1. Mar 8

    This International Women's Day we must remember that we have a responsibility to protect human rights at home and abroad & we can't forget that

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  2. Mar 8

    Thanks for the shout-out ! We are so lucky to have the in Congress. Thank you for your service & happy

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    Happy from the of the 116th Congress! And thank you to my friends & colleagues , , and . Your support is invaluable.
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  3. Mar 8

    This bipartisan bill, co-led by , focuses on women's roles as victims, perpetrators, and preventers of violent extremism & encourages full participation of women in our efforts to defeat this global threat

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  4. Mar 8

    Women are often the first victims of violent extremism & as mothers & wives, they are on the frontlines of detecting radicalization & countering terrorism. So on I'm proud to introduce the Women & Countering Violent Extremism Act

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  5. Mar 8

    My measure to make voting easier & improve ballot design just passed the House – all part of , which ends dominance of big money in our political system, improves voting access, & tightens conflict of interest laws . My statement here:

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  6. Mar 8

    On we celebrate the incredible impact women & girls have around 🌍 We must continue empowering girls because when they're educated & given the skills to support their families, we uplift communities, reduce poverty, & create a more prosperous world

    Because gender should not be a factor in education.
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    Mar 8

    At 9 am ET, House Democrats will gather ahead of passing , the Act, a historic package of democracy reforms, ethics standards, and voting protections. Tune in here:

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  8. Mar 7

    Domestic & sexual violence are unacceptable & pervasive. Thankfully, VAWA has supported survivors to ensure they have access to the resources and safety they deserve. Today, I join my colleagues to say it's time to reauthorize & strengthen

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  9. Mar 7

    Fair & free elections shouldn’t come with an asterisk. In Florida we’ve seen bad ballot design cause chaos in recent elections. My amendment to the Act tackles this problem by allowing states to use election assistance grants to improve ballot design.

    Supporting My Measure to Make Voting Easier & Improve Ballot Design
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  10. Mar 7

    ., thank you for your great work as an Ambassador for Global Citizen, raising awareness & advocating for Venezuelan refugee families, girls education, and those living in extreme poverty around the world.

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  11. Mar 7

    There's no greater right for women than to be in charge of their own bodies. By omitting from 's annual human rights report, we turn a blind eye to the needs of women&girls everywhere. Proud to support Act to put an end to this.

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  12. Mar 7

    With nearly 40k gun deaths in the U.S. each year, there is no question that is a public health emergency. This morning, I’m at the subcommittee hearing on how we can better address this crisis.

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    Mar 7

    The Labor-HHS-Education subcommittee, led by Chairwoman , is holding its first hearing on gun violence prevention research in at least 20 years. Watch here:

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    Mar 5

    🚨IMPORTANT🚨 The will protect workers who speak out about sexual harassment and misconduct on the job, and break down some of the barriers they face in seeking justice. Learn more:

    Thank you for introducing the , which would help improve the lives of working women by reducing barriers to speaking out, preventing companies from secretly protecting harassers and arming people with resources to address workplace harassment.
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    Mar 7

    Tmrw, will vote on , the Act. This act would: 💰Take “HUUUGE” money out of politics 🧹 Clean up corruption 🗳️Ensure fair elections This bill is revolutionary b/c it's created -- Not 👏🏿Special 👏🏿Interests👏🏿

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  16. Mar 6

    Your vote matters. This week, are working to protect that right by passing , the Act, which will modernize & secure our election systems.

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    Mar 5

    The is an important first step to end the culture of silence around workplace harassment. This bill will limit the use of mandatory non-disclosure agreeements employers use to prevent victims from speaking up & require companies to report information on harassment.

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  18. Mar 5

    Collecting pay data via the EEOC provides us with a fuller picture of pay inequity and discrimination in this country & the Trump Admin should not have stopped it from happening. This is a necessary correction & fantastic news for advocates!

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    Mar 5

    We must end the culture of secrecy and support survivors of all workplace harassment. This is why I am an original cosponsor and strong supporter of the -- a necessary first step in combating workplace harassment. Thank you for your leadership on this.

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  20. Mar 5

    Over her career, the typical AAPI woman loses at least $292,400 to the wage gap; in some states, the situation is much worse. We need to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure

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