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February 3, 2020
February 1st-8th marks the Second Annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week. Gun violence plagues our communities and in Congress we are working hard to pass legislation to make our communities safer.
LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Joint Subcommittee on Energy and the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Hearing on Out of Control: The Impact of Wildfires on our Power Sector and the Environment
- The recent wildfires in California and Australia are a stark reminder of the climate crisis facing our nation, and of the impacts that this crisis is already having on our homes, communities and critical infrastructure. In Brooklyn, more intense heat-waves and storms due to climate change are a serious threat to our local power grid, triggering blackouts in many recent years. In the face of this challenge it is imperative that we take steps to protect our communities and make our power sector smarter and more resilient.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing on Empowering and Connecting Communities through Digital Equity and Internet Adoption
- The American people deserve access to broadband devices, the internet and affordable services. Congressman McNerney, Lujan and I recently introduced H.R. 4486, the Digital Equity Act to ensure every person is provided access to the digital literacy they deserve in 2020 and beyond. Information is power and someone’s income level or neighborhood should have zero impact on their access to broadband internet.
Friday, January 31, 2020
America’s Bigot-in-Chief has struck again—this time limiting the rights and banning immigration from certain African countries. President Trump’s announcement of an African Ban further perpetuates his racist, xenophoic agenda to whitewash America. See tweet here.
IN THE DISTRICT:
Small businesses are one of the many pillars that make New York’s 9th Congressional District so unique. Last week's town hall on small businesses was an opportunity that provided information and resources for small businesses in Brooklyn. See tweet here.
Nothing is better than supporting tomorrow's leaders. I had the pleasure of meeting Brooklyn's Success Academy Students, 100% of whom passed the 2019 NYS math & ELA exam. Congratulations! See post here.
It was a pleasure meeting IGNITE's Young Women at the Women in Politics lunch. It is important that we integrate more women in government, create more inclusion and develop a stronger pipeline of future women in politics. See post here.
Yemeni American Merchants Association invited me to the Second Annual Gala Event. We will remain a District that is open and welcoming to minorities and all people in need of community support. See post here.
COMMITTEE SCHEDULE:
Committee on Homeland Security:
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Hearing on About Face: Examining the Department of Homeland Security's Use of Facial Recognition and Other Biometric Technologies, Part II
- Panel Witnesses: Dr. Charles Romine, Director of the Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce; John Wagner, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Peter Mina, Deputy Officer for Programs and Compliance, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security
Committee on Energy and Commerce:
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Vaping in America: E-Cigarette Manufacturers’ Impact on Public Health
- The hearing will showcase five Presidents and CEOs of US e-cigarette manufacturers to discuss the role manufacturers play in the marketing e-cigarettes in the country and the associated public health implications.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Hearing on Clearing the Air: Legislation to Promote Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
Events for the week:
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
United State Capitol: 2020 State of the Union
- I honored to have Dr. Donald E. Moore be my guest to the State of the Union. Dr. Moore is a family practice physician in Brooklyn and proponent of medicare for all. Healthcare is a human right, that is why I am the Co-Chair of the Medicare For All Caucus.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Congressional Black Caucus Leadership Submit
- The Congressional Black Caucus will host the National Black Leadership Summit in partnership with civil rights, labor, social justice, faith based, professional and student organizations. The summit will join many sectors of the community together and provide opportunities to discuss that challenges that faces the African American community.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Dominicans on the Hill
- An event to celebrate the contributions of Dominican Americans to our nation's strengths and diversity. In addition to fostering discussions on issues ranging from the census, education, arts and culture, trade and immigration.
Sunday, February 8, 2020
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York 2020 Congressional Breakfast
- An event to network for metropolitan New York’s Jewish community and partner with other area communities and organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of the metropolitan area.
Sunday, February 8, 2020
Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats 51st Annual Awards Dinner
- An event to honor Senator Velmanette Montgomery, Professional Staff Congress/CUNY, Brooklyn Voters Alliance, Sunset Park and Kensington ICE Watch and Asher Novek
 Keeping my beautiful island nation of Jamaica and my Jamaican brothers and sisters in my prayers as they make it through this tsunami threat. See tweet here.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
As we enter into Black History Month, I reflect on the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm who has had a great impact on my own life. See tweet here.
Shirley Chisholm first ran for Congress in 1968, and won, going on to serve seven terms as a US Representative. As the 1st Black woman to be elected to a Congressional seat, she fiercely advocated for social justice and minority education opportunities. See post here.
Unbought and unbossed (her famous catch phrase), Shirley Chisholm leaves behind a rich legacy, and inspires me every day to work tirelessly as an advocate for our community. Today, and every day, we celebrate the queen, Shirley Chisholm. See tweet here.
Spike Lee is a staple of Brooklyn’s pop culture, and an icon known across the country. One of my favorite Spike Lee joints, Do the Right Thing, debuted in 1989 and is an incredible portrait of Brooklyn and the values important to our borough. See post here.
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