News from Washington D.C.
Legislative Highlights
Manning Introduces Bipartisan Immigration Reform
Congresswoman Manning joined Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL), Veronica Escobar (D-TX) in introducing the Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration reform bill that will address America’s workforce needs, strengthen our economy, provide pathways to citizenship for DREAMers and asylum seekers, and secure the border.
Read more about the Dignity Act here.
Before introducing the Dignity Act, Congresswoman Manning voted against an extreme GOP immigration policy and called on her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come together to pass serious immigration reform.
Standing up for Abortion Rights in North Carolina
Congresswoman Manning stood with House Democrats from North Carolina, including Representatives Deborah Ross, Valerie Foushee, and Alma Adams, to condemn the recently enacted 12-week abortion ban in North Carolina and fight to codify the right to abortion into federal law.
Read Congresswoman Manning's full statement on the North Carolina abortion ban here and watch Congresswoman Manning and her colleagues discuss the implications of this ban here.
Manning Reintroduces Bipartisan Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Congresswoman Manning and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) introduced the bipartisan Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act, to integrate mental health promotion, education, and resources into existing school wellness policies.
On the House Floor, Congresswoman Manning recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month and shared the urgent need for Congress to prioritize mental health in schools. Watch her remarks below.
During an Education and Workforce Committee hearing, Congresswoman Manning discussed the importance of mental health education in schools with Secretary Cardona, the United States Secretary of Education. Watch here.
Manning Hosts Roundtable with White House Officials
Congresswoman Manning and U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led their colleagues in the House and Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism in a meeting with Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff, Domestic Policy Advisor Ambassador Susan Rice and Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall to provide input on the Administration’s National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
Last December, Congresswoman Manning led 125 lawmakers in calling for interagency coordination to combat antisemitism. Following their call, President Biden established an interagency taskforce to lead an all-of-government approach to countering antisemitism. This month, the interagency taskforce published the first National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
Read more about the national strategy here.
NC-06 Visitors & Events in Washington, D.C.
Congresswoman Manning hosts a variety of constituents, organizations, and business leaders from across the Sixth District uring their visits to Washington, D.C. To see daily updates on her work, follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
UNCG Students Visit the Capitol
University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) students met with Congresswoman Manning as part of their Washington Summer Study Session, where they had the opportunity to ask the Congresswoman about important issues such as manufacturing, housing, and VA benefits. |
Reidsville Housing Authority
