BREAKING: Reps @BobbyScott, @RepCohen, @RepRaskin, & @RepMGS have introduced the #DoNoHarmAct in Congress, which will ensure that religious freedom is used as a shield to protect us all, not a sword to harm others. https://www.au.org/media/press-releases/Do-No-Harm-Act-ReIntroduction
Today Chairman @BobbyScott, @RepCohen, @RepRaskin, and @RepMGS reintroduced legislation to strengthen civil rights protections and restore the purpose of federal religious freedom law.
https://edlabor.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-democrats-reintroduce-bill-to-strengthen-civil-rights-protections-restore-purpose-of-federal-religious-freedom-law
The House just voted 224 to 206 to pass the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against LGBTQ Americans in housing, education, public accommodations and employment. This is thrilling progress for civil rights in America.
224-206: House passes legislation providing anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans,by amending Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation & gender identity. 3 Republicans voted Yes Fitzpatrick-PA,Katko-NY & Reed-NY w/all Democrats.
.@HouseDemocrats proudly support @RepDebHaaland & her confirmation as @Interior Secretary! We've seen her tireless work on behalf of indigenous & rural communities in Congress—and know she'll bring that advocacy to @POTUS' Cabinet.
Congresswoman today, Madam Secretary tomorrow!
Maryland’s unemployment insurance claimants will begin receiving their benefit payments through direct deposit in April 2021. Claimants will receive instructions about the transition to a fast, safe, and convenient direct deposit payment program in March. http://labor.maryland.gov/whatsnews/uidd.shtml
"What is the logic of eliminating first class service, which generally delivers the mail in two days, and moving to a three to five day window? How will that improve the appeal and the resiliency of the Post Office?" @RepRaskin #SaveThePostOffice https://twitter.com/RepRaskin/status/1364647567737425929
How does degrading USPS service standards to eliminate first-class 2-day delivery, thereby doubling or tripling delivery times, address existing service problems? The Postmaster General’s proposed solution to problems he created is surrender. Our @OversightDems hearing exchange:
How does degrading USPS service standards to eliminate first-class 2-day delivery, thereby doubling or tripling delivery times, address existing service problems? The Postmaster General’s proposed solution to problems he created is surrender. Our @OversightDems hearing exchange:
Excited to join B-CC High School students for their online forum, Trust Falls. They’ve assembled outstanding speakers to discuss the state of news, false reporting, and the truth. https://www.mymcmedia.org/b-cc-journalism-students-create-forum-to-discuss-the-state-of-news/
Starting today, the Biden-Harris Administration is opening an exclusive 14-day PPP loan application period for companies and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees. Head to http://www.sba.gov to learn more.
Thrilled to announce the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for #MD08 high school students! Entries must be submitted digitally by 5pm on Monday, April 12th. Learn more: https://raskin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-raskin-announces-2021-congressional-art-competition-high-school-students
